Abocom Systems WR5501 802.11b/g/n Wireless Router User Manual WR5503 Manual Eng Generic ok
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802.11 b/g/n
compliant Router
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.
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
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1
Features......................................................................................................................................... 1
Physical Details ........................................................................................................................... 1
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES ....................................................... 4
Operation Modes ........................................................................................................................ 4
Router Mode ................................................................................................................................ 4
Access Point Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5
Converter Mode .......................................................................................................................... 5
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... 6
Hardware Connection ............................................................................................................... 6
Login ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Setup Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 10
Status ........................................................................................................................................... 16
Network ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 27
Firewall ........................................................................................................................................ 39
Administration .......................................................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 55
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 55
Windows Clients ....................................................................................................................... 55
Macintosh Clients ..................................................................................................................... 63
Linux Clients .............................................................................................................................. 63
Other Unix Systems................................................................................................................. 64
Wireless Station Configuration ........................................................................................... 64
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 66
Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 66
General Problems..................................................................................................................... 66
Internet Access ......................................................................................................................... 66
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................ 67
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS.......................................................... 69
BSS (Basic Service Set).......................................................................................................... 69
Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 69
Security........................................................................................................................................ 69
Wireless LAN Configuration ................................................................................................. 70
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1:
Introduction
The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Router supports 4 ports 10/100M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100M
Ethernet interface for WAN. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data
transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g
devices. The Wireless Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet
connection. With it, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player
games at incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. It also offers easy configuration for
your wireless network at home and presents wireless network of high functionality, security, and
flexibility.
Features
1. Support 4 ports 10/100M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100M Ethernet interface for WAN.
2. Clock rate up to 400MHz.
3. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps, two transmit and two
receive path(2T2R)
4. Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with physical push button.
5. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i.
6. Support Client, AP, WDS, AP+WDS mode.
7. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), WMM.
8. Easy web broswer configuration for home user setup.
Physical Details
Top LEDs
LED Behavior
LED
Printed
Power
PWR
Internet
WAN
Color
Behavior
Indication
ON
Power on
OFF
Power off
ON
Internet link / active
OFF
Internet function off
Blinking
Internet traffic transmitting
Green
Green
Chapter 1: Introduction
WPS
Wireless
LAN
WPS
WLAN
Green
Green
Green
LAN
ON
WPS setup successfully
OFF
WPS is disabled
Blinking
WPS is enabled to make
a connection
OFF
WLAN off
ON
WLAN link / active
Blinking
WLAN traffic transmitting
OFF
LAN function off
ON
LAN link / active
Blinking
LAN traffic transmitting
ON
System
SYS
Green
OFF
Blinking
System is ready to login
web server
System is not ready to
login web server
System is set to factory
default
Ports and Buttons
Ports and buttons
Ant. 1
Ant. 2
Install the appending antennas here.
Reset
LAN 1-4
Press 2 seconds, the LED will be off.
Keep on pressing reset button 2~5 seconds, the system
will reboot automatically.
z Keep on pressing the reset button more than 5 seconds,
the Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory
default.
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction
WAN
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).
DC 5V
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Side Panel
WPS
WPS
To enable the WPS function press the physical WPS button on
the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash.
Please make a connection with other WPS supported device
within 2 minutes.
Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter 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 desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
Operation Modes
You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, Router, AP or Converter modes,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
Router Mode
In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is
enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP address to ISP(Internet Service Provider) through
WAN port. The connection type can be setup in PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or
static IP.
The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
This device connects all the stations (PC or notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network. All
stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes
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. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access
Point has the Internet connection.
Converter Mode
If set to Converter mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station
(gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer
directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Connection
Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router,
another end to your PC or notebook.
Step 2. Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router, the
other end to the ADSL or cable modem.
Step 3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
Login
1.
2.
3.
Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer
and the Wireless Router.
Start your Web Browser.
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
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4.
After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username
"admin" and password "password" to login.
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.
Chapter 3: Configuration
If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is
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
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default
IP Address of 192.168.1.253. 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.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.
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Common Connection Types
The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected.
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.
Other Modems (e.g. 3.5G Wireless card)
Type
Dynamic
IP address
Details
ISP Data required
Your IP address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
The ISP's may require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
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Setup Wizard
The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard
step by step.
Step 1- WAN Access Type
Here user can set up the WAN(Internet) connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type
Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL) and click Next to continue.
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WAN Access
Type
DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address
automatically.
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.
Internet Primary DNS: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) that provided by
your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
Internet Secondary DNS: Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter
another DNS server’s IP address as a backup.
PPPoE
If the PPPoE (ADSL) be selected, user have to set up the user name and
password according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the
related information.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
PPTP
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If the PPTP be selected, users 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).
L2TP
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).
Step 2- LAN Interface Setup
This step can set up local area network of the Wireless Router, such as IP address, subnet mask, DHCP
type, DHCP IP addresses range, DHCP subnet mask, DHCP DNS, default gateway and DHCP lease
time.
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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.)
Step 3- Wireless Basic Settings
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Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4
Band
GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N).
A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name
SSID
that identifies a wireless network.
Channel Width
Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width.
Channel Number
Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
Step 4- Security
Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Router.
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA,
WPA2, WPA2 Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommend
to set up security mode to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Both your
computer and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.
WEP
Security Mode
Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key Format: Select the Hex(10 characters) or ASCII (5 characters).
Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
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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
WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.
WPA2 Cipher Suite: here supported AES only.
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choosing to set the preshared 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.
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Status
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Network
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address
Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is
192.168.1.254)
Subnet
Mask
Default
Gateway
DHCP Mode
The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.)
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.
Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router.
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.
Client: Select the client mode to use the
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).
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Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows
assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client.
Static DHCP
Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table.
Close: Click this button to close the window.
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.
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Clone MAC
Address
This table displays you the station MAC information.
Internet Service Setup
WAN Access
Type
Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or PPTP
or L2TP from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP Client enabled.
DHCP Client
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If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address
automatically.
Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer
in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
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.
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.
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 2~3: This 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.
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
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provide 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, 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.
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.
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 2~3: This 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 (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related
information.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet Service
Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP. Maximum input is
32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider’s name here.
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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: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum
packet size) for your application. Reducing the packet size can help
connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the
incorrect selection 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 2~3: This 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.
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).
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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
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.
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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.
MAC Clone
Your ISP (Internet Service Provider) 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 or click Fill my MAC to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC.
Default setting is Disable. User can select Enable form the pull-down list,
and click Fill my MAC button to fill in your PC’s MAC address in the
blank field.
Enable uPNP…
Check to enable the listed functions.
Apply
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the
settings.
Cancel
Click Cancel to restore to default values.
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Advanced Routing
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.
Enable Dynamic
Route
Enable Static
Route
Check to enable the dynamic route function.
NAT: Select to enable the network address translation function.
Transmit: Select to use the Routing Information Protocol, the function
will select the packet transmitting route that pass through least routers.
Receive: Select to use the Routing Information Protocol, the function will
select the packet receiving route that pass through least routers.
IP address: Enter the Gateway IP address in the field.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Gateway subnet mask here.
Gateway: Enter the gateway name or domain name here.
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Metric: The route with the lowest metric is the preferred route.
Interface: Select to use LAN or WAN as the physical interface from
where the packets will be sent.
Destination
The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with
destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device
set in the Route Gateway field.
Range
Select Host or Net from the pull-down menu. If select Net, please enter
the Netmask in the following column.
IP address
Enter the Gateway IP address in the field.
Interface
You can
Comment
Apply
Enter note or remark here.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the
settings.
Reset
Click to discard current setting.
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Wireless
Basic
Disable
Wireless LAN
Interface
Band
Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be
disabled, the WLAN LED on the front LED will be off.
You can choose one mode of the following you need.
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.
The default is 2.4GHz (B+G+N) 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 and
AP+WDS mode. Under client mode, there is only Client mode can be
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selected.
Multiple APs
This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs.
Network Type
SSID
Channel Width
Channel
Selection
Broadcast SSID
WMM
Data Rate
Associated
Clients
Enable Mac
Clone (Single
Ethernet Client)
User can set up the multiple AP here.
If the mode be set to AP or Client mode that the network type can be set to
Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
A SSID(Service Set Identifier) is referred to a network name because
essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network (case-sensitive).
Select 20MHz/40MHz channel width, the channel number will be form 5~11
and auto; Select 20MHz channel width the channel number will be form
1~11 and auto. Default is 20MHz/40MHz.
The channel number base on the channel width you select.
Enabled: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.
Disabled: This wireless AP will not broadcast its SSID to stations. If stations
want to connect to this wireless AP, this AP’s SSID should be known in
advance to make a connection.
The WiFi 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.
There are several data rate that you can select from the pull-down menu.
Click Show Active Clients button to show all the listed active clients.
This function will be enabled under Client mode.
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Advanced
Fragment
Threshold
RTS 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 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.
Beacon 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.
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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.
RF Output Power
Select the transmitting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%.
Security
Security Settings
Select SSID
Encryption
Select SSID(Service Set Identifier) to set up the security form the pull-down
list.
elect desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA,
WPA2, WPA2 Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommend
to set up security mode to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Both your
computer and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.
Note:
¾
AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept client(station) to connect to it
by using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
WEP
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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.
WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/ WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK
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 Preshared 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.
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ACL
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 Access Point.
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.
WDS
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.
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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.
Step 1. Users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > Basic page to set up
the mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and set the APs into the same Network
Name(SSID) and Channel (If set to WDS mode, the SSID do not need to change). After
setting up, please click Apply Changes button to execute.
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Step 2. Then go to Wireless > WDS page to (1) enable the WDS function and (2) enter APs
Wireless MAC address (please go to Status> Wireless Configuration to make sure the
BSSID) to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply button to execute.
Enable WDS
Check the box to enable the WDS function.
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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.)
MAC Address
Data Rate
Comment
Apply
Changes
Reset
Set Security
Select the data rate form the pull-down list.
Enter a description for the device.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save
the settings.
Click Reset to restore to default values.
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(AES) from the pull-down menu.
WEP 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).
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
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client's end.
Show Statistics
Click 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
Delete Selected
Here shows the current WDS AP information.
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.
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WPS
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 characters PIN code of the router itself.
Push Button
Configuration
Click Start PBC button to make a WPS connection with client.
Client PIN
Number
Enter the client PIN code into the blank field then click the Start PIN
button to make a WPS connection with client.
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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.
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Firewall
DMZ Settings
Enable 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.
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URL Filter Settings
Enable URL Filtering
URL Address
Apply Changes
Reset
Current Filter Table
Delete Selected
Delete All
Reset
Check to enable URL filtering function.
Enter the URL address in the field.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes
button to save the settings.
Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Shows the current URL address filter information.
Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.
Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
Click Reset button to rest.
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MAC Filtering
Enable MAC Filtering
MAC Address
Comment
Apply Changes
Reset
Current Filter Table
Delete Selected
Delete All
Reset
Check to enable MAC filtering function.
Enter the client MAC address in the field.
You may key in a description MAC address.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes
button to save the settings.
Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Shows the current MAC filter information.
Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.
Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
Click Reset button to rest.
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Port Filtering Settings
Enable Port
Filtering
Port Range
Check to enable Port Filtering function.
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 Port
Forwarding Table
Delete Selected
Shows the current Port Forwarding information.
Delete All
Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
Reset
Click Reset button to rest.
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.
Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.
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IP Filtering
Enable IP Filtering
Check to enable IP filtering function.
Local IP Address
Enter the local server’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.
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Virtual Server
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
Delete Selected
Shows the current Port Forwarding information.
Delete All
Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
Reset
Click Reset button to rest.
Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.
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VLAN
Enable VLAN
Entries in below table are used to config vlan settings. VLANs are
created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided
by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and
network management.
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Administration
Password
User Name
To set up the login username to protect the Wireless Router
configuration accessing via web browser. Empty user name and
password will disable the protection. It’s strongly recommended to
assign a set of password for further security.
New Password
To set up the login password to protect the Wireless Router
configuration accessing via web browser. Maximum input is 30
alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.)
Confirmed Password
Key in the password again to confirm.
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Enable QoS
Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by
ensuring that your 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.
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
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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.
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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.
Select All
After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to select all DoS
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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.
NTP
Current Time
Time Zone Select
Enable NTP client
update
Automatically Adjust
Daylight Saving
NTP server
Manual IP setting
Apply Changes
Refresh
Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy
Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected
computer automatically.
Select the local time zone from the pull-down menu.
Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update
function.
Check the box to enable this function.
You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or
enter an IP address of a specific server manually.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes
button to save current settings.
Click Refresh button to renew current time.
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Dynamic DNS Setting
Enable DDNS
Check to enable the DDNS function.
Service Provider
Enter the DDNS Service Provider here.
Domain Name
Here shows the domain name of the service provider.
User Name/Email
Password/Key
Apply Changes
Reset
Enter your email that you registered in service provider website.
(You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form
the service provider website.)
Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website.
Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes
button to save the settings.
Click Reset button to restore to default values.
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Upgrade Firmware
Firmware Version
Select File
Upload
Reset
Here display the latest firmware version.
Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the
browser will display to correct file path.)
Click the Upload button to perform.
Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Settings Management
Save Settings to File
Load Settings form
File
Reset Settings to
Default
Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC.
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.
Click Reset button to set the device back to default settings.
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Statistics
This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet
networks.
System Log
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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.
Reboot
Click the Reboot button to restart the Wireless Router.
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Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
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 (Internet Service Provider.)
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000
1.
2.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection.
Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like
the following:
3.
4.
Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol for your network card.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
5.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
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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 automatically.
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.
•
•
Enter the Wireless Router 's IP address in the Default gateway field. (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.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP
1.
2.
Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.
Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like
the following:
3.
4.
Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) protocol for your network card.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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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.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista
1.
2.
Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Manage
Network Connections> Local Area Connection.
Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like
the following:
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3.
4.
Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
5.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections>
Local Area Connection.
Right click the Local Area Connection icon and choose Properties. You should see a screen like
the following:
Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network card.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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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.
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For Windows 2000
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Select Start menu> Settings> Control Panel > Internet Options.
Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local
area network (LAN)" and click Next.
Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are
unchecked.
Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?"
Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Select Start menu >Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard Setup is now completed.
For Windows Vista
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center.
Select Set up a connection or network.
Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue.
Select Broadband (PPPoE).
Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection.
For Windows 7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network Sharing Center.
Select Set up a new connection or network.
Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue.
Select Broadband (PPPoE).
Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection.
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Accessing 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:
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Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
OR, restart your system.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:
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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
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•
This section applies to all wireless stations (client end) wishing to use the Wireless Router as an
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)
(Extended Service Set
Identifier)
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Note! The SSID(service set identifier) 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.
By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.
Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method.
WEP
Open System/ Shared
Key/ Auto
AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using
OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
•
•
Personal (Pre-Shared
Key)
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-Mixed
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-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 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 64 characters string at a time. 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
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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 RADIUS 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.
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Appendix A: Troubleshooting
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:
Solution 1:
Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
Check the following:
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•
•
•
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. You can check Chapter 4: PC
Configuration- TCP/IP settings for reference.
Internet Access
Problem 1:
Solution 1:
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.
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
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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.)
•
Problem 2:
Solution 2:
If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection
(ADSL/Cable modem) to see that it is working correctly.
Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router.
The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
Use the 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:
Solution 1:
My PC can't locate the Wireless Router.
Check the following:
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•
•
Mode: Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in
Infrastructure Mode)
SSID: The SSID(service set identifier) on your PC and the Wireless Router are
the same.
Remember that the SSID (service set identifier) is case-sensitive. So, for
example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup."
Security: Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same setting for
security.
Disabled: The default setting for the Wireless Router security is disabled,
so your wireless station should also has security disabled.
Enabled: If security is enabled on the Wireless Router, your PC must
have security enabled, and the key must be matched.
It's strongly suggest to set up security that could prevent any unauthorized
accessing to your wireless network. Setting WPA2 security is
recommended that offers stronger security than WEP. Both your computer
and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.
•
Problem 2:
Solution 2:
Channel: The wireless local area network is activated and configured by
default. If necessary, please check and match channel for the terminal, for
example, your notebook. Both your computer (client) and the Wireless Router
must set to the same channel for connection.
Wireless connection speed is very slow.
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
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Wireless Router. 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.
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•
•
Wireless Channels: If interference is the problem, changing to another channel
may show a well improvement.
Radio Interference: Other devices may be causing interference. You can try to
turn off other wireless devices, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should
be shielded or relocated.
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.
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Wireless LANs
BSS (Basic Service Set)
BSS (Basic Service Set)
A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID(service set identifier),
form a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Using the same SSID (service set identifier) is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to
communicate with each other.
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
channels 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(Extended Service Set)).
ESS: In Infrastructure mode, one or more BSS(Basic Service Set) can set up a ESS (Extended
Service Set). User can access and roaming BSS data and the access point should be set to the same
ESSID(Extended Service Set Identifier) to allow roaming.
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:
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WEP
Key
WEP Authentication
64 Bits, 128 Bits.
For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.
For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match.
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: preauthentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.
If WPA or WPA2 is used, the wireless stations and access point must have the same security
settings.
Wireless LAN Configuration
To allow wireless stations(STA) to access the access point(AP), the wireless stations and the access
point must use the same settings, as follows:
Mode
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID)
(Extended Service Set
Identifier)
The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Note! The SSID(service set identifier) 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.
By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.
Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method.
WEP
Open System/
Shared Key/
Auto
AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using
OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.
•
•
Personal (Pre-Shared
Key)
WPA
WPA2
WPA2-Mixed
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-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 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 64 characters string at a time. 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
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