Abocom Systems WR5510 DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM User Manual
Abocom Systems Inc DIGITAL TRANSMISSION SYSTEM Users Manual
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WR5510
WLAN 802.11b/g/n
Router
User’s Manual
Release 1.0
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
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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................2
Features.........................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................2
Router Mode ................................................................................................................................2
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................3
Wireless ISP.................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................5
Hardware Mounting..................................................................................................................5
Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................6
Login...............................................................................................................................................6
Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................................10
LAN................................................................................................................................................16
Password.....................................................................................................................................18
Status...........................................................................................................................................19
Wireless.......................................................................................................................................20
Advanced.....................................................................................................................................31
Administrator ............................................................................................................................41
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................50
Overview.....................................................................................................................................50
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................50
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................54
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................54
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................55
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................55
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................56
Overview.....................................................................................................................................56
General Problems.....................................................................................................................56
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................56
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................57
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................59
BSS................................................................................................................................................59
Channels......................................................................................................................................59
Security........................................................................................................................................59
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................60
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
The wireless router will be the corner stone of retail push. The router will be a low cost “turn key”
solution to allow us to offer a 802.11b/g/n router at retail at a low price point to draw traffic.
The Wireless Router is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast
Ethernet Switch. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6
times more (up to 150 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 in the home and presents wireless network to you home of high functionality, security,
and flexibility.
Features
1. 4 ports 10/100M Ethernet switch interface for LAN
2. One 10/100M Ethernet interface for WAN
3. NAT function support
4. Ability to upgrade firmware and back-up configuration via web interface
5. ACL function support
6. Support passive PoE 12V/DC
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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Wireless ISP modes, which are
mutually exclusive.
If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the
mode of operation, you can select the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
The default setting mode is Router mode.
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 to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can
be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.
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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.
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Wireless ISP
In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access
point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN.
You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The
connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client
or static IP.
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Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Mounting
The Wireless Router is designed to arrange on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a book shelf.
The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
1. There are two mounting hooks on the underside.
2. Mark two upper holes on a wall or on a raised flat surface.
3. Drill the appending two screws on the flat surface until only 1/4'' screws is showing.
4. Then, hang the Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note:
Please re-adjust the screws if you cannot hang the Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is loose.
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Hardware Connection
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to
your PC or notebook.
2. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the Internet port of the Wireless Router, the other
end to the ADSL or cable modem.
3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
Login
1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer
and the Wireless Router.
2. Start your Web Browser, in the address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router
192.168.1.254
3. Then press the “Enter” key to login.
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4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up.
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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If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection 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.)
• 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
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.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.
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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- Operation mode
User can select the operation modes here to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging function.
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Step 2- Time Zone Setting
NTP Settings
Enable NTP client
update Check the box to synchronize the time with the host PC.
Automatically Adjust
Daylight Saving Check the box to automatically adjust daylight saving.
Time Zone Select the time zone area that you located from the pull-down list.
NTP Server Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex: time.nist.gov,
ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.
Step 3- LAN Interface Setup
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.)
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Step 4- WAN Interface Setup
WAN Access
Type DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC 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.
DNS: Enter the DNS server IP address in the column.
PPPoE
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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).
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).
L2TP
If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name
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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 5- Wireless Basic Settings
Band Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4
GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N).
Mode Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from
the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.)
Network Type This type here is fixed and cannot be changed.
Network Name
(SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name
that identifies a wireless network.
Channel Width Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width.
Control Sideband Select Upper or Lower from pull-down menu.
Channel selection Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
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Step 6- Wireless Security Setup
Security
Mode
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA(TKIP),
WPA2(AES) and WPA2 Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly
recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA(TKIP), WPA2(AES) and
WPA2 Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Both your PC and the
Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.
WEP
Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key Format: Select the Hex(10 characters) or ASCII (5 characters).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field.
WPA(TKIP)/WPA2(AES)/WPA2 Mixed
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choosing 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.
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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.
LAN
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 Internet default gateway LAN IP address in this column. And, the
default gateway should has a connection with the Internet.
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. Keep the default value 192.168.1.33
should work for most cases.
• Maximum: 254. Default value 254 should work for most cases.
Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts” is set at 192.168.1.33 and the
“Number of IP address in pool” is 254, the device will distribute IP addresses
from 192.168.1.33 to 192.168.1.254 to all the computers in the network that
request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router)
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Show Client Click to show Active DHCP Client Table.
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 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 Domain Name here.
Clone MAC
Address This table displays you the station MAC information.
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Password
User Name Key in a new login user name in the blank field.
New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.)
Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm.
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Status
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Wireless
General Setup
Disable Wireless
LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function.
Band You can choose one mode of the following you need.
z 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.
z 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.
z 2.4GHz (N): 802.11n supported rate only.
z 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate.
z 2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.11n supported rate.
z 2.4GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n supported rate.
The default is 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode.
Mode Select the AP, Client, WDS or AP+WDS modes from the pull-down
menu.
Network Type If the mode be set to Client mode that the network type can be set to
Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
SSID A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that
identifies a wireless network.
Channel Width Select 20MHz/40MHz channel width, the channel number will be form
5~11 and auto; Select 20MHz channel width the channel number will be
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form 1~11 and auto. Default is 20MHz/40MHz.
Control Sideband You can select Lower or Upper form the pull-down list.
Channel Number The channel number base on the channel width you select.
Broadcast SSID 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.
WMM The WiFi Multiple Media function is available under 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz
(G) and 2.4GHz (B+G) band, and 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 the listed active clients.
Enable Mac Clone
(Single Ethernet
Client) This function will be enabled under Client mode.
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
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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.
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.
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.
LNA support Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function.
RF Output Power Select the transmitting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%.
Site Survey
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Refresh Check this button to refresh all the Site Survey statistics.
Connect Under the Client mode and select a site that you would like to
communicate, and then click the Connect button.
Security
Security Mode
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, WEP,
WPA, WPA2 and WPA-Mixed. The default setting is Disable. It is
strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2
and WPA-Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing.
WEP
Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key Format: Select the default key Key1~4.
z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Encryption Key: Enter the key in the key setting field.
802.1x Authentication
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Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.
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
Authentication Mode: Personal (Pre-Shared Key).
WPA 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.
WPA2
Authentication Mode: Personal (Pre-Shared Key).
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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.
WPA-Mixed
Authentication Mode: Personal (Pre-Shared Key).
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.
WDS Setup
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. If you would like to setup this
WDS function, please go to Wireless > General Setup, and then select the Mode into WDS mode.
Then go to the WDS Setup page to enable the WDS.
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To use WDS function:
1. The APs must support WDS function.
2. (To set 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.)
3. To set the same SSID and channel 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.
If the users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless> General Setup page to set
up the mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode. The APs that should use the same SSID and
Channel, then go back to Wireless > WDS Setup page to enter Wireless MAC(BSSID) of each other
to make the WDS connection.
Step 1: Setup the same SSID and Channel on wireless APs.
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Step 2: Enter Wireless MAC (BSSID) address to each other. (According to the WDS mode
that user selected, for example, Lazy mode is unnecessary to enter another AP’s MAC
address.)
Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function.
MAC Address MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 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.
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Set Security Enable the WDS function and then click Set Security button to set up the
WDS security.
WDS Security Setup
Encryption: Select the encryption type None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits,
WPA (TKIP) 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).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
z 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 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 Here shows the current WDS AP information.
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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.
Access Control
Wireless Access
Control Mode Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable
access control function. Default setting is Disable.
MAC Address Enter the MAC address 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.
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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.
Self-PIN Number Here shows the 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.
Scheduling
Enable Wireless
Schedule Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule
the wireless access rule.
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Advanced
Access Control
Enable Port Filtering Check to enable this port filtering function.
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.
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.
Current Filter Table Shows the current port 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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Dynamic DNS
Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function.
Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS, TZO or Oray
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
the service provider website.)
Password/Key Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website.
Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Apply Change After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes
button to save the settings.
Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
DMZ
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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.
Virtual Servers
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.
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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.
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WAN Port
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WAN Access Type
DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP
address automatically.
Host Name: Enter the host name 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.
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, 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.
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: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s
IP address as a backup. DNS 2 servers will be used when the DNS 1
server fails.
PPPoE
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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).
Attain DNS
Automatically
Set DNS Manually
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
DNS 2
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.
Factory Default
Clone the
computer's MAC
address-IP Address
Set WAN 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.
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DoS Setting
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.
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Select 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 Change button to
save current settings.
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Administrator
Remote Management
Enable Web Server
Access via WAN Check to enable remote control function.
Port Number Enter the port number in the field.
Server Access Select LAN/WAN, LAN or WAN from the pull-down menu.
Secured Client Select All to allow remote control clients to access the wireless
router or enter certain client’s IP address to allow the remote
management.
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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 Speed Check the box to enable the automatic uplink speed function.
Manual Uplink Speed You can manually enter the 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.
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Config File
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.
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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.
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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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MAC 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.
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URL 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.
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Statistics
This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet
networks.
Time Zone Setting
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Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy
Computer Time button to insert the time 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 Change After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Change button
to save current settings.
Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Refresh Click Refresh button to renew current time.
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.
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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.
Checking 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:
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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.
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 and click OK. (Your LAN
administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.)
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• 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.
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
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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.
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.
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.
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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:
• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
• OR, restart your system.
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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.
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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 192.168.1.254 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.)
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• 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.
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• 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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Appendix B: About
Wireless LANs
BSS
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.
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.
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WPA/WPA2
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.
802.1x
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.
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
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.