Abocom Systems WAP5502 802.11b/g/n Compact Wireless Router User Manual

Abocom Systems Inc 802.11b/g/n Compact Wireless Router

User Manual

Abocom 802.11b/g/n Compact Wireless Router model name : WAP5502 User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. CAUTION: 1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. 2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter
2Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Features 1 Hardware Connection 1 LED Indicators 2 Chapter 2: About the Operation Modes 3 AP Mode 3 GW Mode 3 Client Mode (Infrastructure) 4 Chapter 3: Configuration 5 Login 5 Common Connection Types 6 Configuration via Web 7 Operation Mode 7 Status 23 System Data 23 TCP/IP 24 Other 25 Chapter 4: PC Configuration 28 Overview 28 Windows Clients 28 TCP/IP Settings - Overview 28 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 29 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 30 Internet Access 32 Macintosh Clients 33 Linux Clients 33 Other Unix Systems 33 Wireless Station Configuration 34 Appendix A Troubleshooting 35 Overview 35 General Problems 35 Internet Access 35 Wireless Access 36 Appendix B About Wireless LANs 37 BSS 37 Channels 37 WEP 37 Wireless LAN Configuration 37 Regulatory Approvals 38 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................2 Features.........................................................................................................................................2 Physical Details...........................................................................................................................3 CHAPTER 2: OPERATION MODES......................................................................6 Router Mode ................................................................................................................................6 Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................7 Client Mode ..................................................................................................................................7 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLATION................................................................................9 Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................9 Login.............................................................................................................................................11
2CHAPTER 4: WEB CONFIGURATION...............................................................17 Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................................17 Wireless.......................................................................................................................................21 TCP/IP Settings........................................................................................................................35 Firewall........................................................................................................................................41 QoS................................................................................................................................................47 Route Setup ...............................................................................................................................48 Management..............................................................................................................................49 Log out.........................................................................................................................................57 CHAPTER 5: PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................58 Overview.....................................................................................................................................58 Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................58 Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................66 Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................66 Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................67 Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................67 APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................68 Overview.....................................................................................................................................68 General Problems.....................................................................................................................68 Internet Access.........................................................................................................................68 Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................69 APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................71 BSS................................................................................................................................................71 Channels......................................................................................................................................72 Security........................................................................................................................................72 Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................73 Chapter 1: Introduction This is a pocket size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 1 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this wireless router is easy to be setup and maintained. All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser. Via the fast wireless network speed up to 300 Mbps, you can be very comfortable to have experience of high speed web surfing, files downloading, online game playing, and video conference session and streaming high quality multimedia materials. The wireless router provides WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy when you are traveling. This is an IEEE802.11b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps Ethernet Wireless Portable Router. The Wireless Portable
Chapter 1: Introduction 2Router is equipped with two 10/100 M Auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to LAN and also for cascading to next Wireless Portable Router. This Portable Router provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x that ensures a high level of security to protects users’ data and privacy. The MAC Address filter prevents the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your Wireless LAN. Your network security is therefore double assured. Features • Create temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot • High security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i • Support AP,Router and Client Mode • Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM • Support WPS (Push button/ Pin code) • Slide switch to change mode (Router/AP(Bridge + Repeater)/Client) easily 　One port for both wireless LAN and WAN.
Chapter 1: Introduction 3　Support WPA/WAP2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WAP-RADIUS/WPA2-RADIUS. 　Support AP and Gateway modes. 　Automatic channel selection. 　Client access control. 　Support 802.1x/ Radius client with EAP-MD5TLS, TKIP, AES encryption. 　Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast. 　Allow WEP 64/128 bit. 9.MAC filtering. Physical Details Top LED
Chapter 1: Introduction 4 WPS button WPS Press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, or go to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless > WPS page), then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes. LED Behavior LED Printed Color Behavior Indication OFF Power off ON Power on POWER PWR Green Blinking Power saving mode starting ON Press reset button two seconds the LED will on, keep on pressing more than 3-5 seconds, the LED will start to flash. System SYS Green Blinking System CPU is busy OFF WLAN function off ON WLAN link / active Wireless LAN WLAN Green Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting OFF WPS off ON WPS active and connected WPS WPS Green Blinking WPS is enabled to make a connection OFF No Ethernet cable connecting ON Ethernet cable connected Ethernet Ethernet Green Blinking Receiving/ sending data
Chapter 1: Introduction 5Bottom Switch Reset button and switch bar Reset Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values. Switch User need to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode preferred, Router, AP or Client mMode, then the device will reboot automatically into the mode selected. Side Panel Ethernet and power ports Ethernet When the mode be set to AP or Client modes, use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to this port. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. When the mode be set to Router mode, connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors). Power (5V) Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Chapter 2: Operation Modes 6 Chapter 2: Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Client modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can manually switch to the mode you desire by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. The default setting mode is Router mode. RouterW Mode When set to Router mode, ensure you are using the wireless LAN interface, connect the Wireless Router with computer via radio frequency. In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. Connect the ADSL modem to the Ethernet port of the Wireless Router by Ethernet cable. After connected successfully, user can login the web page of the Wireless Router to set up the Internet connection by using PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.
Chapter 2: Operation Modes 7 Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
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Chapter 3: Installation 10AP/ Client Mode Connect via cable … Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port(act as a LAN port here) of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. Step 2. Then, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
Chapter 3: Installation 11 Router Mode Connect via wireless… Step 1. Power on the wireless router first, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet. Step 2. Then, connect the computer with the wireless router via wireless LAN interface. Step 3. After make a connection and set up(please refer to TCP/IP Settings> WAN Interface Setup) successfully, connect the ADSL or cable modem with an cable to the Ethernet port(act as WAN port here). If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Login 2.1. Make sure the c. Connection between your computer and Wireless Router setup successfully. 2. Start your Web Browser. 3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.254.
Chapter 3: Installation 12 4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username “admin” without password to login(case-sensitive). After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step.
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Chapter 3: Installation 14If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed and connection with computer is OK, and it is already powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the MS-DOS window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP address. (See next item.)• If your PC is using a fixed IP address, its IP address must be within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings. • Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) • When set to AP/Client mode, ensure you are using the wired LAN interface, connect the computer by Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the Wireless Router. • When set to Router mode, ensure you are using the wireless interface, connect the Wireless Router with computer via radio frequency. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration matches computer’s wireless settings.
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Chapter 3: Installation 16Common Connection Types Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. User name and password. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). L2TP Mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • L2TP Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 17Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. Chapter 4: Web Configuration After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step. Setup Wizard The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 18Router Mode Step 1- WAN Interface Setup User can select the WAN access type here for internet connection. WAN Access Type If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). User Name Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive). Password Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 19AP/Client Mode Step 1- Set Wireless Network Name User can setup the network name of the Wireless Router here. Wireless Network Name (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network(case-sensitive). Step 2- Select Wireless Security Mode User can setup the security here, it is strongly recommended to set up security mode to prevent any unauthorized accessing.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 20Encryption Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. WEP Key Length: Select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format:  Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).  ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA2-Mixed Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 21Wireless Basic Settings Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode.  2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.  2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.  2.4GHz (N): 802.11n supported rate only.  2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate.  2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.11n supported rate.  2.4GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n supported rate. Mode Under Router operation mode, user can select AP, WDS, and AP+WDS from the pull-down list. For AP mode, user can select AP, Client, WDS
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 22and AP+WDS mode. Under Client mode, there is only Client mode can be selected. Multiple APs This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs. User can set up the multiple AP here. To enable one of the APs from 1~4, then setup the wireless settings from the pull-down list. Network Type If the mode be set to Client mode that the network type can be set to Infrastructure or Ad hoc. Network Name (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network(case-sensitive). Channel Width This function will be available under 2.4GHz (N), 2.4GHz (G+N), 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode. Select 20MHz the channel number will be form 5~11 and auto; Select 40MHz channel width the channel number will be form 1~11 and auto. Default is 40MHz. Control Sideband This function will be available under 2.4GHz (N), 2.4GHz (G+N), 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode. Select upper or lower form the pull-down list, default is upper. Channel Number The channel number base on the channel width you select. Broadcast SSID Enabled: This Wireless Router will broadcast its network name(SSID) to stations. Disabled: This Wireless Router will hide the network name to stations. If stations want to connect to this Wireless Router, this Router’s network name(SSID) should be known in advance to make a connection. WMM The Wi-Fi Multiple Media function is available under 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (G) and 2.4GHz (B+G) band, and it is disabled under 2.4GHz (N), 2.4GHz (G+N) and 2.4GHz (B+G+N) band. Data Rate There are several data rate that you can select from the pull-down menu. Associated Clients Click Show Active Clients button to show all connected clients. Enable Mac Clone (Single Ethernet Client) This function will be enabled under Client mode. Enable Universal This function will be enabled under AP mode.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 23Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client simultaneously) Advanced Settings Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set. Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 24Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-1024 ms, default is 100. Preamble Type A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. You can select Long or Short for the preamble type. IAPP Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Protection Select Enabled or Disabled to execute the security function. Aggregation Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Short GI Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. WLAN Partition Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. STBC Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. The default is Disabled. 20/40MHz Coexist Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. The default is Disabled. RF Output Power Select the transmitting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%. Security Security Mode Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed. The default setting is Disable. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Note:  WPA and WPA-PSK only support TKIP and AES as encryption method.  Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method.  AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 25 WEP 802.1x Authentication: Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format:  Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).  ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Encryption Key: Enter the key in the key setting field. 802.1x Authentication Key Length: select key length 64 Bits or 128 Bits. RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA2-Mixed
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 26Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-Shared Key) mode. WPA Cipher Suite: Here supported AES only. WPA2 Cipher Suite: Here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end. Enterprise (RADIUS) RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 27Access Control Wireless Access Control Mode Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable access control function. Default setting is Disabled. MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 characters) of a station that is allowed to access this Wireless Router. Comment You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the previous MAC address. Current Access Control List This table displays you the station MAC information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to rest.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 28WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS. To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. 2. To set the same SSID (Network name). 3. The channel must be set to the same on the APs. 4. To set the same Wireless MAC address (BSSID) on the APs. 5. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs. Note ! To setup WDS must use the same wireless products (the same model will be better); due to different wireless products might support different WDS settings. Thus, it is suggested that to use the same wireless products that support WDS function.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 29 Step 1. Users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > Basic Settings page to set up the Mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and set the APs into the same SSID (Network Name) and Channel Number(If set to WDS mode, the SSID do not need to change). After setting up, please click Apply Changes button to execute. Step 2. Then go back to Wireless > WDS Settings page to check Enable WDS box to enable WDS function and then enter Wireless MAC address (please go to Management> Status> Wireless Configuration> BSSID to make sure the BSSID) 12 characters to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply Changes button to execute.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 30Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function. MAC Address MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.) Data Rate Select the data rate form the pull-down list. Comment Enter a description for the device. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Set Security Enable the WDS function and then click Set Security button to set up the WDS security. Encryption: Select the encryption type None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits, and WPA2 from the pull-down menu. WEP
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 31WEP Key Format: For WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits encryption type, the selection of WEP Key Format are Hex and ASCII. WEP Key: If select Hex if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive).  Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).  ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). WPA2 Pre-Shared Key Format: The Pre-shared Key Format will be enabled when WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES) encryption be selected. There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared-Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end. Show Statistics Click Show Statistics to show the current WDS AP table. This table shows the MAC address, transmission packets and errors, reception packets and Tx Rate (Mbps) counters for each configured WDS AP. Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen. Current WDS AP List Here shows the current WDS AP information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete the selected AP information. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to restore the settings.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 32 Site Survey Refresh Check this button to renew all the listed access point. Connect Under the client mode and select a site that you would like to communicate, and then click the Connect button.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 33WPS Disable WPS Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to UnConfigured to re-configured the WPS connection. Self-PIN Number Here shows the 8-digit numbers PIN code of the router itself. Enter the Self-PIN Number to client (Registrar) end and click the PIN button at the client end to make a WPS connection. It will connect with the wireless router within two minutes and get IP address. Push Button Configuration Click Start PBC button (or press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once), meanwhile, the client should also click the PBC button simultaneously within 2 minutes. Current Key Info This table shows the security status of the Wireless Router. If user would like to set up the security, please go to Wireless > Security. Client PIN Number Enter the client(Enrollee) PIN code into the blank field then click the Start PIN button to make a WPS connection with client. Then, the wireless router will connect to client within 2 minutes and get IP address.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 34 Schedule Enable Wireless Schedule Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 35TCP/IP Settings LAN Interface IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) Default Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address here. DHCP Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to connected clients. Server: Select to enable this Wireless Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP address. DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router). The end IP address maximum is 253. Note: If “Continuous IP address pool starts” is set at 192.168.1.1 and the “Number of IP address in pool end” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router). Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 36 Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Static DHCP Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Set Static DHCP button to set the Static DHCP function. IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain connected station. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a certain station, and then the DHCP Server will to distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once they connected. Comment: You can enter a comment to description above IP address or MAC address. Apply Changes: After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset: Click Reset to restore to default values. Static DHCP List: Here shows the static IP address that have been assigned according to the MAC address. Delete Selected: Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All: Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset: Click Reset button to rest. Domain Name Enter the network area name here. 802.1d Spanning Tree Select Disabled or Enabled form the pull-down list. Clone MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in the MAC address to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 37WAN Interface WAN Access Type DHCP Client If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically. Host Name: Enter the network area name in the column. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 38 Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP here. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites. DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). DNS 2/ DNS 3: These servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails. PPPoE If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider name in the column.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 39Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1452 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites. PPTP If the PPTP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1460 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites. L2TP
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 40 If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1460 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.  Attain DNS Automatically  Set DNS Manually  DNS 1 DNS 2 DNS3 Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns. Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically. Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). DNS 2 server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 server will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.  Clone MAC address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this Clone MAC address in this section to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC. Enable uPNP… Check to enable the listed functions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 41Firewall Port Filtering Enable Port Filtering Check to enable Port Filtering function. Port Range Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current Port Forwarding information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 42IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the local computer’s IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the port range. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current IP filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 43MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address in the field. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current MAC filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 44Port Forwarding Enable Port Forwarding Check to enable Port Forwarding function. IP Address Enter the IP address in the field. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Port Range For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Port Forwarding Table Shows the current Port Forwarding information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 45URL Filtering Enable URL Filtering Check to enable URL filtering function. URL Address Enter the URL address in the field. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current URL address filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest. DMZ
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 46Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two way connections. DMZ Host IP Address Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for DMZ to work properly. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. VLAN Enable VLAN VLAN(Virtual Local Area Network) refers to a group of logically networked devices on one or more LANs that are configured so that they can communicate as if they were attached to the same wire, when in fact they are located on different LAN segments. Because VLANs are based on logical instead of physical connections, it is very flexible for user/host management. Enable this function to setup the virtual local area network.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 47QoS Use this section to configure QoS. The QoS settings improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Enable QoS This function improves online gaming experience by ensuring that game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Automatic Uplink/Download Speed Check the box to enable the automatic uplink/ download speed function. Manual Uplink/Download Speed You can manually enter the uplink/ download transmission rate in the blank field.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 48Address Type Select IP or MAC address type. Local IP address MAC address Depend on the address type that selected, user can enter the IP address or MAC address of client to set up the bandwidth of the transmission. Mode Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum bandwidth modes. Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Comment Enter the note for the setting. Route Setup Enable Dynamic Route Dynamic routing performs the same function as static routing except it is more steady. Dynamic routing allows routing tables in routers to change as the possible routes change. There are several protocols used to support dynamic routing including RIP and OSPF. NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) select to enable or disable this function.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 49Transmit Select to enable or disable RIP protocol for transmit. Receive Select to enable or disable RIP protocol for receive. Enable Static Route If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router. To set static routers, enter the settings including route IP address, route mask, route gateway and the route Interface from LAN or WAN. IP Address Set up the IP address that would like to send the packets pass through. Subnet Mask Set up the Subnet Mask that would like to send the packets pass through. Gateway Set up the gateway that would like to send the packets pass through. Metric It is used by a router to make routing decisions. The metrics used by a router to make routing decisions. It is typically one of many fields in a routing table. Router metrics can contain any number of values that help the router determine the best route among multiple routes to a destination. A router metric typically based on information like path length, bandwidth, load, hop count, path cost, delay, Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU), reliability and communications cost. Interface Select the interface of the setting path. Management Status This page shows the current Wireless Router settings information.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 50Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. Dynamic DNS Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS or TZO from the pull-down list. Domain Name Here shows the domain name of the service provider. User Name/Email Enter your email that you registered in service provider website. (You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 51the service provider website.) Password/Key Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website. Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Time Zone Setting Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected computer automatically. Time Zone Select Select the local time zone from the pull-down menu. Enable NTP client update Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update function. Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving Check the box to enable this function. NTP server Manual IP Setting You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a specific server manually. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Refresh Click Refresh button to renew current time.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 52 Denial of Service Enable DoS Prevention DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. This screen allows you to configure DoS protection. Check the box to enable the DoS settings.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 53Select All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to select all DoS preventions. Clear All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Logs Enable Log Check to enable logging function. System all Activates all logging functions. Wireless Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. DoS Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded. Log Server IP address Only logs related to the server will be recorded. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Refresh Click Refresh button to renew the logs. Clear Click Clear button to delete the logs.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 54 Upgrade Firmware Select File Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Upload Click the Upload button to perform. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Save /Reload Settings Save Settings to File Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC. Load Settings form File Click the Browse button to find and open the previous saved file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Then, click Upload button to upload the previous file. Reset Settings to Default Click Reset button to set the device back to default settings.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 55 Password User Name Key in a new login user name in the blank field. User can empty the user name and password columns to disable the access. New Password Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. Status
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 56 Bandwidth Mgmt Enable Bandwidth Management Check the box to enable this function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. You can select automatic or manual uplink speed. Automatic Uplink/Download Speed Check the box to enable the automatic uplink/ download speed function. Manual Uplink/Download Speed You can manually enter the uplink/ download transmission rate in the blank field. Address Type Select IP or MAC address type. Local IP address MAC address Depend on the address type that selected, user can enter the IP address or MAC address of client to set up the bandwidth of the transmission. Port Enter the beginning of port range numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP, ICMP or ANY) used to the remote system or service. Mode Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum bandwidth modes. Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Comment Enter the note for the setting.
Chapter 4: Web Configuration 57 System Timeout Setup Timeout value This page is used to set the web and telnet timeout of the idle time when configuring this router. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. System Restart Click the Restart button to restart the device. Log out Click the Logout button to leave the web configuration page.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 58 Chapter 5: PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients • This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. • The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. • The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using default Wireless Router settings, and default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots. • For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client. If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router. • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 59Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 60Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • Enter the Wireless Router 's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.) • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 61 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista 1. Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections> Local Area Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following:
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 62 3. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 63 Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP address they assigned to the Wireless Router. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7 1. Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections> Local Area Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 64 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP • To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. • Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. • In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router 's IP address. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP address they assigned to the Wireless Router. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the ADSL modem, DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 65 For Windows 2000 1. Select Start menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. 4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. 5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked. 6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?" 7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. For Windows XP 1. Select Start menu >Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections. 2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection. 3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen. 5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen. 6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next. 7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next. 8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next. 9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. For Windows Vista 1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a connection or network. 3. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue. 4. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 5. Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection. For Windows 7 1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network Sharing Center. 2. Select Set up a new connection or network. 3. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue. 4. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 5. Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection.
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 66Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 　1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. 　2. Click the Setup button. 　3. Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to " Wireless Router ". 　4. Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.) 　5. Click Save, then OK. 6. Configuration is now complete. 　7. Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the " Wireless Router " location. Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings. Note: If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are: • Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router 's IP Address. • Ensure your DNS settings are correct. Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration. • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. • Ensure your DNS (Domain Name server) settings are correct. To act as a DHCP Client (Recommended) The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell. 1. Start your X Windows client. 2. Select Control Panel – Network. 3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0". 4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data. 5. To apply your changes:
Chapter 5: PC Configuration 67• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. • OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. • Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct. Wireless Station Configuration • This section applies to all wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router 's access point, regardless of the operating system that is used on the client. • To use the Wireless Router, each wireless station must have compatible settings, as following: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router. Note! The SSID is case- sensitive. Disable If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled as well. And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended. WEP By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled. • If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have WEP disabled. • If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Router. WPA WPA2 WPA-Mixed 802.1x RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port and passwords that provided by your ISP. Note: By default, the Wireless Router will allow 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n connections.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 68 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it. Solution 1: Check the following: • Check the Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. • If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), please restart it. • If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 and thus compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Router. In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol. Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 69• If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Content Filter Settings feature to allow the use of Internet applications, which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature. Wireless Access Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Router. Solution 1: Check the following: • Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode) • The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Router are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup." • Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same setting for security. The default setting for the Wireless Router security is disabled, so your wireless station should also have security disabled. • If security is enabled on the Wireless Router, your PC must have security enabled, and the key must be matched. • To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments. Problem 2: Wireless connection speed is very slow. Solution 2: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can experiment with the following: • Wireless Router location Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless Router. • Wireless Channel If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting 70• RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Router.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs 71 Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS/ESS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. ESS A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS). Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. In fact, to reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels. As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs 72interference or best performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference. • In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) Note to US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models only. Security WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it. If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same security settings for each of the following: WEP 64 Bits, 128 Bits. Key For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. WEP Authentication Open System or Shared Key. WPA/WPA2/ WPA-Mixed WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency. If WPA or WPA2 is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same security settings.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs 73802.1x With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted, however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required. RADIUS is an authentication, authorization, and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. 　If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join. Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router. Note! The SSID is case- sensitive. Disable If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled as well. And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended. WEP Open System/ Shared Key/ Auto By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled. Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method. AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP. • If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have WEP disabled. • If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Router. Personal (Pre-Shared Key) WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES: If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Router. To make a connection, each station must use the same algorithms and pass phrase as the Wireless Router. Pre-Shared KeyFormat: There are two formats for choice to set the
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs 74 Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end. Enterprise (RADIUS) WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed 802.1x RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port and passwords that provided by your ISP.

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