Arcadyan Technology WG4005D-U5 U.S. Robotics 802.11g 54Mbps Router User Manual WG4005D ZZ

Arcadyan Technology Corporation U.S. Robotics 802.11g 54Mbps Router WG4005D ZZ

Users Manual

2.4 GHZ 54 MBPS
IEEE 802.11G WIRELESS ROUTER
WG4005D-ZZ
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respective holders.
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COMPLIANCES
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 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 connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded
interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes
or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate this 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a
minimum distance of 20 centimeters (8 inches) between the radiator and your
body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
U.S. Robotics declared that USR5462 is limited in CH1~11 by specified firmware 
controlled in USA.
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Industry Canada - Class B
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the interference-causing equipment standard
entitled “Digital Apparatus,” ICES-003 of the Department of Communications.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables
aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel
brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des
Communications.
EC Conformance Declaration
Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential
Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This
equipment meets the following conformance standards:
• EN 60950 (IEC 60950) - Product Safety
• EN 300 328 - Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment
• EN 301 489-1 / EN 301 489-17 - EMC requirements for radio equipment
Countries of Operation & Conditions of Use in the European
Community
This device is intended to be operated in all countries of the European
Community. Requirements for indoor vs. outdoor operation, license requirements
and allowed channels of operation apply in some countries as described below:
Note:
The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to
ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum
usage rules for European Community countries as described below.
• This device requires that the user or installer properly enter the current country
of operation in the command line interface as described in the user guide,
before operating this device.
• This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the
current country of operation. Incorrectly entering the country of operation may
result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other system.
The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel
limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each
European Community country as described in this document.
0560
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) this device may not cause interference and
2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation of the device
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be 
operated indoors and away from
windows to provide maximum shielding.
(Equipment (or its transmit antenna) that is installed outdoors is subject to licensing).
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• This device may be operated indoors or outdoors in all countries of the
European Community using the 2.4 GHz band: Channels 1 - 13, except where
noted below.
- In Italy the end-user must apply for a license from the national spectrum
authority to operate this device outdoors.
- In France outdoor operation is only permitted using the 2.4 - 2.454 GHz band:
Channels 1 - 7.
Declaration of Conformity in Languages of the European
Community
English Hereby, SMC Networks, declares that this Radio LAN device is in
compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Finnish Valmistaja SMC Networks vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja
sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Dutch Hierbij verklaart SMC Networks dat het toestel Radio LAN device
in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere
relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG
Bij deze SMC Networks dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan
de essentiële eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van
Richtlijn 1999/5/EC.
French Par la présente SMC Networks déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN
device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE
Swedish Härmed intygar SMC Networks att denna Radio LAN device står
I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och
övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/
EG.
Danish Undertegnede SMC Networks erklærer herved, at følgende
udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og
øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF
Compliances
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Australia AS/NZS 3548 (1995) - Class B
German Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses
Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden
Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der
Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)
Hiermit erklärt SMC Networks die Übereinstimmung des Gerätes
Radio LAN device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und
den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG.
(Wien)
Greek
Italian Con la presente SMC Networks dichiara che questo Radio LAN
device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni
pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC Networks declara que el Radio
LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera
otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/
CE
Portuguese SMC Networks declara que este Radio LAN device está
conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da
Directiva 1999/5/CE.
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Safety Compliance
Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement
Important! Before making connections, make sure you have the correct cord set.
Check it (read the label on the cable) against the following:
The unit automatically matches the connected input voltage. Therefore, no
additional adjustments are necessary when connecting it to any input voltage
within the range marked on the rear panel.
Operating Voltage Cord Set Specifications
120 Volts UL Listed/CSA Certified Cord Set
Minimum 18 AWG
Type SVT or SJT three conductor cord
Maximum length of 15 feet
Parallel blade, grounding type attachment plug
rated 15 A, 125 V
240 Volts (Europe only) Cord Set with H05VV-F cord having three
conductors with minimum diameter of 0.75 mm2
IEC-320 receptacle
Male plug rated 10 A, 250 V
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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise (Germany)
1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch.
2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf.
3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie
keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes
Tuch zur Reinigung.
4. Die Netzanschlu ßsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerät angebracht und leicht
zugänglich sein.
5. Das Gerät ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schützen.
6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerätes ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen
oder Fallen könnte Beschädigungen hervorrufen.
7. Die Belüftungsöffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerät vor
Überhitzung schützt. Sorgen Sie dafür, daß diese Öffnungen nicht abgedeckt
werden.
8. Beachten Sie beim Anschluß an das Stromnetz die Anschlußwerte.
9. Verlegen Sie die Netzanschlußleitung so, daß niemand darüber fallen kann.
Es sollte auch nichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.
10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerät befinden, sind zu beachten.
11. Wird das Gerät über einen längeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom
Stromnetz trennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Überspannung eine
Beschädigung vermieden.
12. Durch die Lüftungsöffnungen dürfen niemals Gegenstände oder Flüssigkeiten
in das Gerät gelangen. Dies könnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag
auslösen.
13. Öffnen sie niemals das Gerät. Das Gerät darf aus Gründen der elektrischen
Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geöffnet werden.
14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen
und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu überprüfen:
a. Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschädigt.
b. Flüssigkeit ist in das Gerät eingedrungen.
c. Das Gerät war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt.
d. Wenn das Gerät nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert
oder Sie mit Hilfe dieser Anleitung keine Verbesserung erzielen.
e. Das Gerät ist gefallen und/oder das Gehäuse ist beschädigt.
f. Wenn das Gerät deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.
15. Stellen Sie sicher, daß die Stromversorgung dieses Gerätes nach der EN
60950 geprüft ist. Ausgangswerte der Stromversorgung sollten die Werte von
AC 7,5-8 V, 50-60 Hz nicht über oder unterschreiten sowie den minimalen
Strom von 1 A nicht unterschreiten.
Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 beträgt
70 dB(A) oder weniger.
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About the Wireless 11g Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Installing the Wireless 11g Router . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Hardware Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Connect the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Basic Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Configuring Client TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Installing TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Setting Up TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me . . . . . 17
Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . 20
Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . 22
Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . 23
Configuring a Macintosh Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS) . . . . . . . . 25
Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Configuring the Wireless 11g Router . . . . . . . . . 28
Browser Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Disable Proxy Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Navigating the Web Browser Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Making Configuration Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Advanced Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
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LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
NAT - Network Address Translation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Firewall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Maximum Distance Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
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ABOUT THE WIRELESS 11G
ROUTER
Congratulations on your purchase of the Wireless 11g Router. It
is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication
device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the
Internet.
LED Indicators
The Wireless 11g Router includes status LED indicators, as
described in the following figure and table.
LED Status Description
PWR
(Green) On The Wireless 11g Router is receiving power.
WLAN
(Green) On The Wireless 11g Router has established a valid
wireless connection.
Flashing The WLAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.
WAN
100
(Green)
On The WAN port has established a valid 100 Mbps
network connection.
Flashing The WAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.
WAN
10
(Yellow)
On The WAN port has established a valid 10 Mbps network
connection.
Flashing The WAN port is transmitting or receiving traffic.
LAN1-4
100
(Green)
On The indicated LAN port has established a valid
100 Mbps network connection.
Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving
traffic.
About the Wireless 11g Router
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Features and Benefits
•Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via
a 10/100 Mbps WAN port
•Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or
54 Mbps wireless interface (supporting up to 253 mobile
users)
•802.11g – interoperable with multiple vendors and 802.11b
clients
•Advanced security through 64/128-bit WEP encryption,
802.1x, WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), SSID broadcast
disabled, and MAC address filtering features to protect your
sensitve data and authenticate only authorized users to your
network
•Provides seamless roaming within an 802.11g WLAN
environment
•DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain
name mapping
•Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection, client privileges,
hacker prevention, DoS, and NAT
•NAT also enables multi-user access with a single-user
account, and virtual server functionality (providing protected
access to Internet services such as web, mail, FTP, and
Telnet)
LAN1-4
10
(Yellow)
On The indicated LAN port has established a valid 10 Mbps
network connection.
Flashing The indicated LAN port is transmitting or receiving
traffic.
LED Status Description
Features and Benefits
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•Virtual Private Network support using PPTP, L2TP, or IPSec
pass-through
•User-definable application sensing tunnel supports
applications requiring multiple connections
•Parental controls allow the user to restrict web browsing
•Automatic email alerts when the network is being attacked
•Easy setup through a web browser on any operating system
that supports TCP/IP
•Compatible with all popular Internet applications
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INSTALLING THE WIRELESS
11G ROUTER
Before installing the Wireless 11g Router, verify that you have all
the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are
missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure
that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the
Wireless 11g Router. After installing the Wireless 11g Router,
refer to the web-based configuration program in “Configuring the
Wireless 11g Router” on page 28 for information on configuring
the Wireless 11g Router.
Package Contents
After unpacking the Wireless 11g Router, check the contents of
the box to be sure you have received the following components:
•Wireless 11g Router
•Power adapter
•One CAT-5 Ethernet cable
•Four rubber feet
•Installation CD containing this User Guide and EZ 3-Click
Installation Wizard
•Quick Installation Guide
Immediately inform your dealer in the event of any incorrect,
missing or damaged parts. If possible, please retain the carton
and original packing materials in case there is a need to return
the product.
Hardware Description
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Hardware Description
The Wireless 11g Router can be connected to the Internet or to a
remote site using its RJ-45 WAN port. It can be connected
directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the
Fast Ethernet LAN ports or wireless interface.
Access speed to the Internet depends on your service type.
Full-rate ADSL can provide up to 8 Mbps downstream and
640 Kbps upstream. G.lite (or splitterless) ADSL provides up to
1.5 Mbps downstream and 512 Kbps upstream. Cable modems
can provide up to 36 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream.
ISDN can provide up to 128 Kbps when using two bearer
channels. PSTN analog connections can now run up to 56 Kbps.
However, you should note that the actual rate provided by
specific service providers may vary dramatically from these
upper limits.
Although access speed to the Internet is determined by the
modem type connected to the Wireless 11g Router, data passing
between devices connected to your local area network can run
up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Ethernet ports.
The Wireless 11g Router includes an LED display on the front
panel for system power and port indications that simplifies
installation and network troubleshooting. It also provides four
RJ-45 LAN ports and one RJ-45 WAN port on the rear panel.
•4 RJ-45 ports for connection to a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN). These ports can
auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode
to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X
(i.e., allowing these ports to be connected to any network
device with straight-through cable). These ports can be
connected directly to a PC or to a server equipped with an
Ethernet network interface card, or to a networking device
such as an Ethernet hub or switch.
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•One RJ-45 port for connection to a DSL or cable modem
(WAN). This port also auto-negotiates operating speed to
10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals
to MDI/MDI-X.
The following figure shows the components of the Wireless 11g
Router:
Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels
Item Description
LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators.
(See “LED Indicators” on page 1.)
Power Inlet Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: Using the wrong type of power adapter may damage
your router.
System Requirements
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System Requirements
You must have an ISP that meets the following minimum
requirements:
•Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet
Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem.
•A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address
assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and
DNS server address from your service provider.
•A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet
converter.
•TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to
access the Internet.
•A web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or
above installed on one PC at your site for configuring the
Wireless 11g Router.
WAN Port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, or
an Ethernet router to this port.
Reset Button Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory
settings.
LAN Ports Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, hub
or switch) on your local area network to these ports.
Item Description
Installing the Wireless 11g Router
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Connect the System
The Wireless 11g Router can be positioned at any convenient
location in your office or home. No special wiring or cooling
requirements are needed. You should, however comply with the
following guidelines:
•Keep the Wireless 11g Router away from any heating devices.
•Do not place the Wireless 11g Router in a dusty or wet
environment.
You should also remember to turn off the power, remove the
power cord from the outlet, and keep your hands dry when you
install the Wireless 11g Router.
Basic Installation Procedure
1. Connect the LAN: Connect the Wireless 11g Router to your
PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the
LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless 11g Router to your
computer’s network adapter or to another network device.
You may also connect the Wireless 11g Router to your PC
(using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. Position
both antennas on the back of the Wireless 11g Router into
the desired positions. For more effective coverage, position
the antennas along different axex. For example, try
positioning the antennas around 45 to 90 degress apart. (The
antennas emit signals along the toroidal plane – and
thus provide more effective coverage when positioned
along different axes.)
2. Connect the WAN: Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting
the Wireless 11g Router
to a cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet
router.
Connect the System
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3. Power on: Connect the power adapter to the Wireless 11g
Router.
Figure 2. Connecting the Wireless 11g Router
Internet
Access
Device
SOHO Office or Residence
Wireless
Router
Cable/DSL
Broadband
Notebook with
Wireless PC Card
Internet
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Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling
The four LAN ports on the Wireless 11g Router auto-negotiate
the connection speed to 10 Mbps Ethernet or 100 Mbps Fast
Ethernet, and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex.
Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on
the Wireless 11g Router to an Ethernet adapter on your PC.
Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the
Wireless 11g Router to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then
connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or
switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug
clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated.
Warning: Do not plug a phone jack connector into any RJ-45
port. This may damage the Wireless 11g Router.
Instead, use only twisted-pair cables with RJ-45
connectors that conform with FCC standards.
Figure 3. Making the LAN Connections
Connect the System
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Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals
Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be
connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals.
Rotate both antennas on the back of the Wireless 11g Router to
the desired position. For more effective coverage, position the
antennas around 45 to 90 degrees apart. Try to place the
Wireless 11g Router in a position that is located in the center of
your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the
antenna,
the better the performance. Ensure that the Wireless
11g Router’s location provides optimal reception throughout your
home or office.
Computers equipped with a wireless adapter can communicate
with each other as an independent wireless LAN by configuring
each computer to the same radio channel. However, the
Wireless 11g Router can provide access to your wired/wireless
LAN or to the Internet for all wireless workstations. Each wireless
PC in this network infrastructure can talk to any computer in the
wireless group via a radio link, or access other computers or
network resources in the wired LAN infrastructure or over the
Internet via the Wireless 11g Router.
The wireless infrastructure configuration not only extends the
accessibility of wireless PCs to the wired LAN, but also increases
the effective wireless transmission range for wireless PCs by
retransmitting incoming radio signals through the Wireless 11g
Router.
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A wireless infrastructure can be used for access to a central
database, or for connection between mobile workers, as shown
in the following figure:
Figure 4. Making the WLAN Connections
Internet
Access
Device
Wireless
Router
Cable/DSL
Broadband
Notebook with Wireless
PC Card Adapter
PC with Wireless
PCI Adapter
Wired LAN
Wired to Wireless
Network Extension
Internet
Connect the System
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Attach the Wireless 11g Router to the Internet
If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable
modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable
(Category 3 or greater) with RJ-45 plugs to connect the
broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Wireless 11g
Router.
Figure 5. Making the WAN Connection
Note: When connecting to the WAN port, use 100-ohm
Category 3, 4, or 5 shielded or unshielded twisted-pair
cable with RJ-45 connectors at both ends for all
connections.
Connecting the Power Adapter
Plug the power adapter into the power socket on the Wireless
11g Router, and the other end into a power outlet. Check the
indicator marked “PWR” on the front panel to be sure it is on. If
the power i
ndicator does not light, refer to
“Troubleshooting” on
page 80
.
ISP
(Primary)
DSL/Cable
Modem
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CONFIGURING
CLIENT TCP/IP
If you have not previously installed the TCP/IP protocols on your
client PCs, refer to the following section. If you need information
on how to configure a TCP/IP address on a PC, refer to “Setting
Up TCP/IP” on page 17.
Installing TCP/IP
Windows 95/98/Me
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon and select the Configuration
tab in the Network window.
3. Click the Add button.
4. Double-click Protocol.
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5. Select Microsoft in the manufacturers list. Select TCP/IP in
the Network Protocols list. Click the OK button to return to the
Network window.
6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window.
Click OK. The operating system may prompt you to restart
your system. Click Yes and the computer will shut down and
restart.
Windows 2000
1. Click the Start button and choose Settings, then click the
Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
2. Double-click the Local Area Connection icon, and click the
Properties button on the General tab.
3. Click the install... button.
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4. Double-click Protocol.
5. Choose Internet Protocol (TCP/IP). Click the OK button to
return to the Network window.
6. The TCP/IP protocol will be listed in the Network window.
Click OK to complete the installation procedure.
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Setting Up TCP/IP
To access the Internet through the Wireless 11g Router, you
must configure the network settings of the computers on your
LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless 11g Router. The
default network settings for the Wireless 11g Router are:
Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network
requirements, but you must first configure at least one
computer as described in this chapter to access the
Wireless 11g Router’s web configuration interface. See
“Configuring the Wireless 11g Router” on page 28 for
information on configuring the Wireless 11g Router.
If you have not previously configured TCP/IP for your computer,
refer to“Configuring Client TCP/IP” on page 14. The IP address
of the connected client PC should be 192.168.2.x (where x
means 2–254). You can set the IP address for client PCs either
by automatically obtaining an IP address from the Wireless 11g
Router’s DHCP service or by manual configuration.
Configuring Your Computer in Windows 95/98/Me
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
version of Windows. This is because these steps and screen
shots were created in Windows 98. Windows 95 and Windows
Millennium Edition are very similar, but not identical, to Windows
98.
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start/Settings/Control
Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network
icon.
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3. On the Network window
Configuration tab,
double-click the TCP/IP
entry for your network
card.
4. Click the IP Address tab.
5. Click the “Obtain an IP
address” option.
6. Next click on the Gateway
tab and verify the Gateway
field is blank. If there are
IP addresses listed in the Gateway section, highlight each
one and click Remove until the section is empty.
7. Click the OK button to close the TCP/IP Properties window.
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8. On the Network Properties Window, click the OK button to
save these new settings.
Note: Windows may ask you for the original Windows
installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at
c:\windows\options\cabs, or insert your Windows
CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive and check the
correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x. (if D is the
letter of your CD-ROM drive).
9. Windows may prompt you to restart the PC. If so, click the Yes
button. If Windows does not prompt you to restart your
computer, do so to ensure your settings.
Obtain IP Settings from Your Wireless 11g Router
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your
Wireless 11g Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By
releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from
your Wireless 11g Router, you will also verify that you have
configured your computer correctly.
1. Click Start/Run.
2. Type WINIPCFG and click
OK.
3. From the drop-down menu,
select your network card.
Click Release and then
Renew. Verify that your IP
address is now
192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet
Mask is 255.255.255.0 and
your Default Gateway is
192.168. 2.1. These values
confirm that the Wireless 11g Router is functioning. Click OK
to close the IP Configuration window.
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Configuring Your Computer in Windows NT 4.0
1. From the Windows desktop click Start/Settings/Control Panel.
2. Double-click the
Network icon.
3. Click on the
Protocols tab.
4. Double-click
TCP/IP Protocol.
5. Click on the IP
Address tab.
6. In the Adapter drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter
is selected.
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7. Click on “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.”
8. Click OK to close the window.
9. Windows may copy files and will then prompt you to restart
your system. Click Yes and your computer will shut down and
restart.
Obtain IP Settings From Your Wireless 11g Router
Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the
Wireless 11g Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By
releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from
the Wireless 11g Router, you will also verify that you have
configured your computer correctly.
1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Command
Prompt.
2. In the Command Prompt window, type IPCONFIG /RELEASE
and press the <ENTER> key.
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3. Type IPCONFIG /RENEW and press the <ENTER> key. Verify
that your IP Address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask
is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1.
These values confirm that the Wireless 11g Router is
functioning
4. Type EXIT and press <ENTER> to close the Command
Prompt window.
Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000
1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, then choose
Settings and then select Control Panel.
2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and
Dial-up Connections icon.
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3. Locate and double-click the
Local Area Connection icon
for the Ethernet adapter that
is connected to the Wireless
11g Router. When the Status
dialog box window opens,
click the Properties button.
4. In the Local Area Connection
Properties box, verify the box
next to Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) is checked. Then
highlight the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the
Properties button.
5. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your
computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change
and close the Properties window.
6. Click the OK button again to save these new changes.
7. Reboot your PC.
8. To obtain new network settings see “Obtain IP Settings from
Your Wireless 11g Router” on page 19.
Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP
The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP
with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface
(where the icons and menus look like previous Windows
versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000
outlined above.
1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, choose
Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and
then click on the Network Connections icon.
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2. Locate and double-click the
Local Area Connection icon
for the Ethernet adapter that
is connected to the Wireless
11g Router. Next, click the
Properties button.
3. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify the box
next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Then highlight
the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click the Properties
button.
4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” to configure your
computer for DHCP. Click the OK button to save this change
and close the Properties window.
5. Click the OK button again to save these new changes.
6. Reboot your PC.
Configuring a Macintosh Computer
You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your
screen. This is because these steps and screen shots were
created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very
similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2.
1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences and
select Network.
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2. Make sure that
Built-in Ethernet
is selected in the
Show field.
3. On the TCP/IP
tab, select Using
DHCP in the
Configure field.
4. Close the
TCP/IP dialog
box.
Manual IP Configuration (for all Windows OS)
1. Check Specify an IP
address on the IP Address
tab. Enter an IP address
based on the default
network 192.168.2.x (where
x is
between 2 and 254), and
use 255.255.255.0 for the
subnet mask.
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2. In the Gateway tab, add the
IP address of the Wireless
11g Router
(default:
192.168.2.1)
in the New
gateway field and click Add.
3. On the DNS Configuration
tab, add the IP address for
the Wireless 11g Router and
click Add. This automatically
relays DNS requests to the
DNS server(s) provided by
your ISP. Otherwise, add
specific DNS servers into
the DNS Server Search
Order field and click Add
.
4. After finishing TCP/IP setup,
click OK, and then reboot
the computer. After that, set
up other PCs on the LAN
according to the procedures described above.
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Verifying Your TCP/IP Connection
After installing the TCP/IP communication protocols and
configuring an IP address in the same network as the Wireless
11g Router, use the ping command to check if your computer has
successfully connected to the Wireless 11g Router. The following
example shows how the ping procedure can be executed in an
MS-DOS window. First, execute the ping command:
ping 192.168.2.1
If a message similar to the following appears:
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Reply from 192.168.2.1: bytes=32 time=2ms TTL=64
a communication link between your computer and the Wireless
11g Router has been successfully established.
If you get the following message,
Pinging 192.168.2.1 with 32 bytes of data:
Request timed out.
there may be something wrong in your installation procedure.
Check the following items in sequence:
1. Is the Ethernet cable correctly connected between the
Wireless 11g Router and the computer?
The LAN LED on the Wireless 11g Router and the Link LED
of the network card on your computer must be on.
2. Is TCP/IP properly configured on your computer?
If the IP address of the Wireless 11g Router is 192.168.2.1,
the IP address of your PC must be from 192.168.2.2 - 254
and the default gateway must be 192.168.2.1.
If you can successfully ping the Wireless 11g Router you are
now ready to connect to the Internet!
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C
ONFIGURING
THE
W
IRELESS
11
G
R
OUTER
The Wireless 11g Router can be configured by Internet Explorer
5.0 or above. Using the web management interface, you can
configure the Wireless 11g Router and view statistics to monitor
network activity.
Before you attempt to log into the web-based administration,
please verify the following.
1. Your browser is configured properly (see below).
2. Disable any firewall or security software that may be running.
3. Confirm that you have a good link LED where your computer
is plugged into the Wireless 11g Router. If you don’t have a
link light, then try another cable until you get a good link.
Browser Configuration
Confirm your browser is configured for a direct connection to the
Internet using the Ethernet cable that is installed in the computer.
Disable Proxy Connection
You will also need to verify that the HTTP Proxy feature of your
web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be
able to view the Wireless 11g Router configuration pages. The
following steps are for Internet Explorer.
Internet Explorer 5 or above (For Windows)
1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet
Options.
2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab.
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3. Click the LAN Settings button.
4. Clear all the check boxes and click OK to save these LAN
settings changes.
5. Click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
Internet Explorer (For Macintosh)
1. Open Internet Explorer. Click Explorer/Preferences.
2. In the Internet Explorer Preferences window, under Network,
select Proxies.
3. Uncheck all check boxes and click OK.
Navigating the Web Browser Interface
To access the Wireless 11g Router’s
management interface, enter the
Wireless 11g Router IP address in
your web browser http://192.168.2.1
Then enter the password and click
LOGIN. (Default password: smcadmin)
Note: Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric
characters and are case sensitive.
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The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup
options.
The Wireless 11g Router’s management interface features a
Setup Wizard and an Advanced Setup section. Use the Setup
Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless 11g Router for
use with a cable modem or DSL modem.
Advanced setup supports more advanced functions like hacker
attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, intrusion
detection, virtual server setup, virtual DMZ hosts, and other
advanced functions.
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Making Configuration Changes
Configurable parameters have a dialog box or a drop-down list.
Once a configuration change has been made on a page, be sure
to click the APPLY or NEXT button at the bottom of the page to
enable the new setting.
Note: To ensure proper screen refresh after a command
entry, ensure that Internet Explorer 5.0 is configured as
follows: Under the menu Tools/Internet Options/
General/Temporary Internet Files/Settings, the setting
for “Check for newer versions of stored pages” should
be “Every visit to the page.”
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Setup Wizard
Time Zone
Click on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup
Wizard is Time Zone setup.
For accurate timing of client filtering and log events, you need to
set the time zone. Select your time zone from the drop-down list,
and click NEXT.
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Broadband Type
Select the type of broadband connection you have.
For a cable modem connection see the following page. For a
Fixed-IP xDSL connection see “Fixed-IP xDSL” on page 34, for a
PPPoE xDSL connection, see “PPPoE xDSL” on page 35, for a
PPTP connection, see “Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP)” on page 36, and for BigPond connection, see “BigPond”
on page 37.
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Cable Modem
Your Internet Service Provider may have given you a host name.
If so, enter it into the field.
Click Finish to complete the setup. The Status page will open to
allow you to view the connection status, as well as other
information. See “Status” on page 78 for details.
Fixed-IP xDSL
Some xDSL Internet Service Providers may assign a fixed
(static) IP address. If you have been provided with this
information, choose this option and enter the assigned IP
address, gateway IP address, DNS IP addresses, and subnet
mask. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
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PPPoE xDSL
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your
Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but
may be required by some service providers.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default
value (1454) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum
period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the
Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10)
Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish
the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
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Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a common connection
method used for xDSL connections in Europe. It can be used to
join different physical networks using the Internet as an
intermediary.
If you have been provided with the information as shown on the
screen, enter the PPTP Account name and password, Host
Name, Service IP Address, the assigned IP Address, and Subnet
Mask.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default
value (1460) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum
period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the
Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10)
Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish
the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. Click FINISH to complete the setup.
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BigPond
If you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in
Australia, enter the the User Name, Password and Authentication
Service Name for BigPond authentication. Click FINISH to
complete the setup.
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Advanced Setup
Use the web management interface to define system
parameters, manage and control the Wireless 11g Router and its
ports, or monitor network conditions. The following table outlines
the selections available from this program.
Menu Description
System • Sets the local time zone, the password for administrator
access, the Internet security of ZoneAlarm Pro (optional),
system log server, and the IP address of a PC that will be
allowed to manage the Wireless 11g Router remotely.
• Sets enhanced security policy for the network using Zone
Labs, Inc “ZoneAlarm Pro.”
WAN • Specifies the Internet connection type: (1) Dynamic IP host
configuration and the physical MAC address of each media
interface, (2) PPPoE configuration, (3) PPTP, (4) Static IP and
ISP gateway address, or (5) BigPond (Internet service
available in Australia).
• Specifies DNS servers to use for domain name resolution.
LAN Sets the TCP/IP configuration of the Wireless 11g Router’s LAN
interface and all DHCP clients.
Wireless Configures the radio frequency, SSID, WPA/WEP encryption,
and 802.1x for wireless communications.
NAT Shares a single ISP account with multiple users, sets up virtual
servers.
Firewall Configures a variety of security and specialized functions,
including: Access Control, Hacker Prevention, and DMZ.
DDNS Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to
tie their domain name to a computer or server.
UPnP With Universal Plug and Play, a device can automatically join a
network, obtain an IP address, communicate its capabilities, and
learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.
Devices can then directly communicate with each other. This
further enables peer-to-peer networking.
Tools Contains options to back up and restore the current
configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory
defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system.
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System
Time Zone
Set the time zone and time server for the Wireless 11g Router.
This information is used for log entries and client access control.
•Set your local time zone settings
Select your time zone from the drop-down list, and set the start
and end dates if your area requires daylight savings.
Status Provides WAN connection type and status, firmware and
hardware version numbers, system IP settings, as well as
DHCP, NAT, and Firewall information.
Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions,
the physical MAC address for each media interface, and the
hardware version and serial number.
Shows the security and DHCP client log.
Menu Description
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To automatically update the Wireless 11g Router’s internal clock
by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet,
choose one of the methods below.
•Get date and time from online time servers (Network Time
Protocol)
Choose the online standard time server for your area from the
drop-down menu, or enter the IP address of the time server on
your network.
•Set date and time using the PC's date and time
Click on the radio button for synchronizing the Wireless 11g
Router’s internal clock with the host PC.
•Set date and time manually
For manually setting the date and time, configure the date by
selecting the options from the drop-down list, and enter the digits
for the time.
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Password Settings
Use this menu to restrict access based on a password. For
security you should assign your own password before exposing
the Wireless 11g Router to the Internet. (Default: smcadmin)
Passwords can contain from 3 to 12 alphanumeric characters
and are case sensitive.
Note: If your password is lost, or you cannot gain access to
the user interface, press the Reset button on the rear
panel (holding it down for at least five seconds) to
restore the factory defaults.
Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a
maximum period of time for which the login session is maintained
during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the
maximum idle time, it will perform system logout, and you have to
log into the web management system again.
(Default: 9 minutes)
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Remote Management
Remote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage,
and monitor the Wireless 11g Router using a standard web
browser. Check Enable and set the IP address (range) of the
remote host. Click APPLY. (Default: Disable)
Note: If you select Any IP Address in the Allow Access to
field, any host can manage the Wireless 11g Router.
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Syslog Server
The Syslog Server downloads the Wireless 11g Router’s log file
to the server with the IP address specified on this screen.
(Default: Disabled)
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WAN
Specify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet
Service Provider, then click More Configuration to enter detailed
configuration parameters for the selected connection type.
Dynamic IP
The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some ISPs.
The default MAC address is set to the WAN’s physical interface
on the Wireless 11g Router. Use this address when registering
for Internet service, and do not change it unless required by your
ISP. If your ISP used the MAC address of an Ethernet card as an
identifier when first setting up your broadband account, only
connect the PC with the registered MAC address to the Wireless
11g Router and click the Clone MAC Address button. This will
replace the current Wireless 11g Router MAC address with the
already registered Ethernet card MAC address. If you are unsure
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of which PC was originally set up by the broadband technician,
call your ISP and request that they register a new MAC address
for your account. Register the default MAC address of the
Wireless 11g Router.
Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your
Service Provider. The Service Name is normally optional, but
may be required by some service providers.
The MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) governs the maximum
size of the data packets. Leave this on the default value (1454)
unless you have a particular reason to change it.
Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum
period of time for which the Internet connection is maintained
during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than the
Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 10 minutes)
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Enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish
the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again.
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join
different physical networks using the Internet as an intermediary.
Using the above screen allows client PCs to establish a normal
PPTP session and provides hassle-free configuration of the
PPTP client on each client PC.
Enter the PPTP Account, Password, Host Name, and then
Service IP Address (usually supplied by your ISP), the assigned
IP address, and subnet mask.
Leave the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) at the default
value (1460) unless you have a particular reason to change it.
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Enter a maximum Idle Time Out (in minutes) to define a
maximum period of time for which the PPTP connection is
maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for
longer than the Maximum Idle Time, it will be dropped.
(Default: 0 minutes)
Static IP
If your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address,
enter the assigned address and subnet mask for the Wireless
11g Router, then enter the gateway address of your ISP.
You may need a fixed address if you want to provide Internet
services, such as a web server or FTP server.
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BigPond
BigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat
system to maintain the Internet connection. Configure the built-in
client with your user name, password and service name to get on
line.
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DNS
Domain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the
equivalent domain name (e.g., www.xxx.com). Your ISP should
provide the IP address of one or more domain name servers.
Enter those addresses in this screen.
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LAN
•LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address
for the Wireless 11g Router and to enable the DHCP server
for dynamic client address allocation.
•Set a period for the lease time if required. For home networks
this may be set to Forever, which means there is no time limit
on the IP address lease.
•IP Address Pool – A dynamic IP address range may be
specified (192.168.2.2–254). IP addresses running from
192.168.2.100–199 are the default values. Once the IP
addresses, e.g. 192.168.2.100–199, have been assigned,
these IP addresses will be part of the dynamic IP address
pool. IP addresses from 192.168.2.2–99, and
192.168.2.200–254 will be available as static IP addresses.
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Remember not to include the address of the Wireless 11g Router
in the client address pool. Also remember to configure your client
PCs for dynamic IP address allocation.
Wireless
To configure the Wireless 11g Router as a wireless access point
for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you need to
do is define the radio channel, the Service Set identifier (SSID),
and encryption options.
Channel and SSID
You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service
Set ID) to be used by the Wireless 11g Router and all of your
wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of your clients to the
same values.
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SSID: The Service Set ID. This should be set to the same value
as the other wireless devices in your network. (Default: ANY)
Note: The SSID is case sensitive and can consist of up to 32
alphanumeric characters.
SSID Broadcast: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network
for easy connection with client PCs. For security reasons, disable
SSID broadcast. (Default: Enable)
Wireless Mode: Set the communication mode
for the Wireless 11g Router. (Default: Long
Range Mixed (11b+11g))
The Long Range Mixed (11b+11g) is an enhanced operation
mode. The 802.11g standards combines the IEEE 802.11a
speed with 54 Mbps. It provides a long range wireless
connectivity of 328 feet associated with the IEEE 802.11b
standards by offering faster speeds and longer distances from a
wireless access point to a wireless PC card.
g Nitro: In a crowded 2.4 MHz frequency, the connection speed is
much lower than the promised 54 Mbps. The g Nitro
implemented by Intersil’s Prism Nitro technology dramatically
enhances your wireless network speeds. It provides up to 50%
more throughput in an 11g only environment, and improves
network throughput by 3 times in mixed mode. (Default: Enable)
Transmission Rate: Set the rate of data transmitted
from the Wireless 11g Router. The lower the data rate,
the longer the transmission distance. (Default: Auto)
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Channel: The radio channel through which the Wireless
11g Router communicates with PCs in its BSS. (Default:
6)
Note: The available channel settings are limited by local
regulations.
Security
If you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless channels,
you should enable Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) or Wired
Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption. Encryption security
requires you to use the same protocol set (WPA or WEP) and
encryption/decryption keys for the Wireless 11g Router and all of
your wireless clients.
For a more secure network, the Wireless 11g Router can
implement one or a combination of the following security
mechanisms:
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•Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) page 55
•Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) page 56
The security mechanisms that may be employed depend on the
level of security required, the network and management
resources available, and the software support provided on
wireless clients. A summary of wireless security considerations is
listed in the following table.
Security
Mechanism
Client
Support
Implementation Considerations
WEP Built-in support on all
802.11b and 802.11g
devices
• Provides only weak security
• Requires manual key management
WPA mode Requires WPA-enabled
system and network
card driver
(native support provided
in Windows XP)
• Provides good security in small
networks
• Requires configured RADIUS server,
or manual management of pre-shared
key
802.1x mode
Requires WPA-enabled
system and network
card driver
(native support provided
in Windows XP)
• Provides robust security in WPA-only
mode (i.e., WPA clients only)
• Requires configured RADIUS server
• 802.1x Extensible Authentication
Protocol (EAP) type may require
management of digital certificates for
clients and server
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WPA Encryption Type
WPA is a stronger wireless security solution
than WEP. It uses a combination of 802.1x
authentication and broadcast/session keys.
•Pre-Shared Key/Passphrase
If there is no authentication server on your SOHO network, you
can issue the Pre-Shared Key to the clients that connect to the
Wireless 11g Router. Be sure to use the same key for the
Wireless 11g Router and the connected clients.
Notes: 1. Manual Pre-Shared Key supports up to 64-Hex
characters.
2. Type 8~63 Hex characters for the Pre-Shared
Passphrase.
3. Do not use a key that is long and complex for your
clients to type accurately.
4. A Hex (hexadecimal) digit is a number or letter in the
range 0-9 or A-F.
•802.1X Mode
The Wireless 11g
Router allows you to
use 802.1x
authentication for an
enterprise network
environment with a
RADIUS server
installed. In 802.1x mode, access will be checked against the
authentication database stored on the Wireless 11g Router. You
must specify the authentication period, and the corresponding
parameters in the RADIUS Server Parameters field for the
remote authentication protocol.
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WEP Encryption Type
You can choose between standard 40-bit/64-bit
or the more robust 128-bit encryption.
You may manually enter the keys or automatically generate
encryption keys. To manually configure the keys, enter five
hexadecimal pairs for each 40/64-bit key, or enter 13 pairs for the
single 128-bit key. For automatic 64-bit security, enter a
passphrase and click Generate. Four keys will be generated (as
shown below). Choose a key from the drop-down list or accept
the default key. Automatic 128-bit security generates a single
key.
Note: Active ASCII Keys must be exactly 5 characters for 40/
64-bit WEP.
Active ASCII Keys Keys must be exactly 13 characters
for 128-bit WEP.
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If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the
Wireless 11g Router on each of your wireless clients. Note that
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) protects data transmitted
between wireless nodes, but does not protect any transmissions
over your wired network or over the Internet.
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WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
The WDS provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless
Local Area Network (WLAN). WDS allows an access point to
establish a direct link to other access points, and stations to roam
freely within the area covered by the WDS. (Default: Enable or
disable WDS features - Disable)
Notes: 1. Be sure that all access points with the same WDS links
should use the same operation “Mode” (802.11b or
802.11g) and radio “Channel” number.
2. Choosing “Auto” of the communication channel is not
suggested for using WDS. (See “Channel and SSID”
on page 51.)
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To establish a WDS connection between access points, follow
the steps below.
1. Click on the Rescan button to scan and display all wireless
devices within range.
2. Select one of them to connect to by clicking on an entry.
3. Click WIRELESS/Channel and SSID of the navigation menu
for configuring the operation mode (11b or 11g) and radio
channel on the Wireless 11g Router.
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NAT - Network Address Translation
From this section you can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual
Server, and Special Application features that provide control over
the TCP/UDP port openings in the router’s firewall. This section
can be used to support several Internet based applications such
as web, email, FTP, and Telnet.
Address Mapping
Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple
internal users. Enter the Public IP address you wish to share into
the Global IP field. Enter a range of internal IPs that will share the
global IP.
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Virtual Server
If you configure the Wireless 11g Router as a virtual server,
remote users accessing services such as web or FTP at your
local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected
to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other
words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port
number), the Wireless 11g Router redirects the external service
request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP
address).
For example, if you set Type/Public Port to TCP/80 (HTTP or
web) and the Private IP/Port to 192.168.2.2/80, then all HTTP
requests from outside users will be transferred to 192.168.2.2 on
port 80. Therefore, by just entering the IP address provided by
the ISP, Internet users can access the service they need at the
local address to which you redirect them.
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The more common TCP service ports include:
HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23, and POP3: 110
Special Applications
Some applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing,
Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections.
These applications cannot work with Network Address
Translation (NAT) enabled. If you need to run applications that
require multiple connections, use the following screen to specify
the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
Specify the public port number normally associated with an
application in the Trigger Port field. Set the protocol type to TCP
or UDP, then enter the ports that the application requires.
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Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the
Popular Applications field. From the drop-down list, choose the
application and then choose a row number to copy this data into.
Note: Choosing a row that already contains data will
overwrite the current settings.
Example:
For a full list of ports and the services that run on them, see
www.iana.org/assignments/port-numbers.
ID Trigger
Port
Trigger
Type
Public Port Public Type Comment
1 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net
2 28800 TCP 2300-2400,
47624
TCP MSN Game
Zone
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Firewall
The Wireless 11g Router firewall can provide access control of
connected client PCs, block common hacker attacks, including IP
Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf
Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and
TCP SYN flooding. The firewall does not significantly affect
system performance, so we advise leaving it enabled to protect
your network users.
Access Control
Using this option allows you to specify different privileges based
on IP address for the client PCs.
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Note: Click on Add PC and define the appropriate settings for
client PC services (as shown in the following screen).
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MAC Filtering Table
The MAC Filtering feature of the Wireless 11g Router allows you
to control access to your network for up to 32 clients based on
the MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client machine.
This ID is unique to each network adapter. If the MAC address is
listed in the table, that client machine will have access to the
network.
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URL Blocking
To configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to
specify the web sites (www.somesite.com) and/or keywords you
want to filter on your network.
To complete this configuration, you will need to create or modify
an access rule in “Access Control” on page 64. To modify an
existing rule, click the Edit option next to the rule you want to
modify. To create a new rule, click on the Add PC option.
From the Access Control Add PC section check the option for
“WWW with URL Blocking” in the Client PC Service table to filter
out the web sites and keywords specified below.
Use the above screen to block access to web sites or to web
URLs containing the keywords specified in the keyword table.
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Schedule Rule
The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules
based on time and date. These rules can then be used to
configure more specific access control.
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Enable schedule-based Internet access control.
1. Click Add Schedule Rule.
2. Define the settings for the schedule rule (as shown on the
following screen).
3. Click OK and then click the APPLY button to save your
settings.
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Intrusion Detection
• SPI and Anti-DoS (Denial-of-Service) firewall protection
(Default: Enable) – The Intrusion Detection Feature limits
access for incoming traffic at the WAN port. When the SPI
(Stateful Packet Inspection) feature is turned on, all incoming
packets will be blocked except for those types marked with a
check in the Stateful Packet Inspection section.
• Discard Ping from WAN (Default: Enable) – Prevents the
router from responding to any PING request on the WAN port.
• E-mail Alert Configuration – Enter your email address.
Specify your SMTP and POP3 servers, user name, and
password.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)
If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application
properly from behind the firewall, then you can open the client up
to unrestricted two-way Internet access. Enter the IP address of
a DMZ host to this screen. Adding a client to the DMZ may
expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only
use this option as a last resort.
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DDNS (Dynamic DNS) Settings
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Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a
method to tie their domain name to the router or server. DDNS
allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically
by having your DNS records changed when your IP address
changes. (Default: Disabled)
The DDNS service dynamically updates DNS information to a
static hostname, provided by the DDNS service provider, as
clients’ IP addresses change.
Note: Please visit the web sites of the DDNS providers for
details.
For using DDNS, click on the enable radio button, select the
DDNS Service type, and then enter the user name, pass key
(password), host name or server IP, and email address.
Mail Exchanger (MX) and Backup MX provides you with flexible
email configurations. It allows you to control the delivery of your
mail for a specified domain or a subdomain. The Wildcard keeps
your hostname pointing to your IP address.
The TZO.com powered DNS allows you to host your own web
site, email server, FTP site, and more at your own location even
if you have a dynamic IP address. The Server Configuration
section automatically opens the port options checked in the
Virtual Server section.
DDNS Service Provider Web Site
DynDNS.org http://www.dyndns.org
No-IP.com http://www.no-ip.com
TZO.com http://www.tzo.com
DYNDNS.COM http://www.dyndns.com
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UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) Setting
Enable UPnP by checking ON in the screen above. UPnP allows
the device to automatically:
•dynamically join local network
•obtain an IP address
•convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and
capabilities of other devices.
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Tools
Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore
a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update
firmware, and reset the Wireless 11g Router.
Tools - Configuration Tools
•Backup Router Settings – Saves the Wireless 11g Router’s
configuration to a file.
•Restore Router Settings – Restores settings from a saved
backup configuration file.
1. Select the saved file by clicking on the browse button
2. Click the “Restore from config file.”
•Restore to factory defaults – Restores the Wireless 11g
Router settings back to the factory defaults.
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Tools - Firmware Upgrade
Use this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the
latest version. In the Firmware File field, click Browse to look for
the downloaded file. Click APPLY. Check the Status page
Information section to confirm that the upgrade process was
successful.
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Tools - Reset
Click APPLY to reset the Wireless 11g Router. The reset will be
complete when the power LED stops blinking.
Note: If you use the Reset button on the rear panel, the
Wireless 11g Router performs a power reset. If the
button is depressed for over five seconds, all the LEDs
will illuminate and the factory settings will be restored.
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Status
The Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status,
firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal attempts to
access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients
connected to your network.
The following items are included on this screen:
Section Description
INTERNET Displays WAN connection type and status.
Release Click on this button to disconnect from the WAN.
Renew Click on this button to establish a connection to the WAN.
GATEWAY Displays system IP settings, as well as DHCP and Firewall
status.
INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware
versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface,
as well as the hardware version and serial number.
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Section Description
Security Log Displays illegal attempts to access your network.
Save Click on this button to save the security log file.
Clear Click on this button to delete the access log.
Refresh Click on this button to refresh the screen.
DHCP Client Log Displays information on all DHCP clients on your network.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The information outlined in this section describes some useful
steps for getting your computer and the Wireless 11g Router
online.
A. Verify your connection to the Wireless 11g Router.
If you are unable to access the Wireless 11g Router’s web-based
administration pages, then you may not be properly connected or
configured. The screen shots in this section were taken on a
Windows 2000 machine, but the same steps will apply to
Windows 95/98/Me/XP.
To determine your TCP/IP configuration status please follow the
steps below:
1. Click Start then choose Run.
2. Type cmd or command to open a DOS prompt.
3. In the DOS window, type ipconfig and verify the information
that is displayed.
4. If your computer is set up for DHCP, then your TCP/IP
configuration should be similar to the information displayed:
•IP Address: 192.168.2.x (x is number between 100 and
199 by default.)
•Subnet: 255.255.255.0
•Gateway: 192.168.2.1
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If you have an IP address that starts with 169.254.xxx.xxx then
see the next section.
If you have another IP address configured, then see section C.
B. I am getting an IP Address that starts with
169.254.xxx.xxx.
If you are getting this IP address, then you need to check that
you are properly connected to the Wireless 11g Router.
Confirm that you have a good link light on the Wireless 11g
Router for the port to which this computer is connected. If not,
please try another cable.
If you have a good link light, please open up a DOS window as
described in the previous section and type ipconfig/renew.
If you are still unable to get an IP address from the Wireless 11g
Router, reinstall your network adapter. Please refer to your
adapter manual for information on how to do this.
C. I have another IP Address displayed.
If you have another IP address listed then the PC may not be
configured for a DHCP connection. Please refer to “Configuring
Client TCP/IP” on page 14 for information.
Once you have confirmed that your computer is configured for
DHCP, then please follow the steps below.
1. Open a DOS window as described above.
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2. Type ipconfig/release.
3. Then type ipconfig/renew.
D. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made.
1. Check that the host computer and the Wireless 11g Router
are both powered on.
2. Be sure the network cable is connected to both devices.
3. Verify that Category 5 cable is used if you are operating at
100 Mbps, and that the length of any cable does not exceed
100 m (328 ft).
4. Check the network card connections.
5. The 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX port, network card, or cable
may be defective.
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E. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the
following:
1. Be sure the Wireless 11g Router and the wireless clients are
configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID).
2. If authentication or encryption are enabled, ensure that the
wireless clients are properly configured with the appropriate
authentication or encryption keys.
3. If authentication is being performed through a RADIUS
server, ensure that the clients are properly configured on the
RADIUS server.
4. If authentication is being performed through IEEE 802.1x, be
sure the wireless users have installed and properly configured
802.1x client software.
5. If MAC address filtering is enabled, be sure the client’s
address is included in the local filtering database.
6. If the wireless clients are roaming between Wireless 11g
Router, make sure that all the access points and wireless
devices in the Extended Service Set (ESS) are configured to
the same SSID, and authentication method.
F. If you forgot or lost the password:
Set the Wireless 11g Router to its default configuration by
pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or
more. There is no password by default.
G. If all other recovery measures fail, and the Wireless 11g
Router is still not functioning properly, take any of these
steps:
1. Reset the Wireless 11g Router’s hardware using the web
interface, or through a power reset.
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2. Reset the Wireless 11g Router to its default configuration by
pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or
more. Then click LOGIN to access the management interface.
Maximum Distance Table
Important Notice
Maximum distances posted below are actual tested distance
thresholds. However, there are many variables such as barrier
composition and construction and local environmental interference
that may impact your actual distances and cause you to
experience distance thresholds far lower than those posted below.
Notes: 1. Outdoor Environment: A line-of-sight environment with
no interference or obstruction between the Wireless
11g Router and clients.
2. Indoor Environment: A typical office or home
environment with floor to ceiling obstructions between
the Wireless 11g Router and clients.
802.11b Wireless Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environment 11 Mbps 5.5 Mbps 2 Mbps 1 Mbps
Outdoors1300 m
984 ft 465 m
1525 ft 500 m
1639 ft 515 m
1689 ft
Indoors260 m
197 ft 70 m
230 ft 83 m
272 ft 85 m
279 ft
802.11g Wireless Distance Table
Speed and Distance Ranges
Environment 54
Mbps 48
Mbps 36
Mbps 24
Mbps 18
Mbps 12
Mbps 11
Mbps 5.5
Mbps 2
Mbps 1
Mbps
Outdoors182 m
269 ft 100 m
328 ft 300 m
984 ft 330 m
1082 ft 350 m
1148 ft 450 m
1475 ft 300 m
9841 ft 465 m
1525 ft 500 m
1639 ft 515 m
1689 ft
Indoors220 m
66 ft 25 m
82 ft 35 m
115 ft 43 m
141 ft 50 m
164 ft 57 m
187 ft 60 m
197 ft 70 m
230 ft 83 m
272 ft 85 m
279 ft
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SPECIFICATIONS
Below is an outline of the technical specifications for the
WG4005D-ZZ.
Standards
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
WAN Interface
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
LAN Interfaces
10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
4 RJ-45 ports: LAN data transfer rate is up to 10/20 Mbps
(10BASE-T half/full duplex) or 100/200 Mbps (100BASE-TX
half/full duplex)
Antenna
2 detachable antennas
Management
Browser-based management
Both DHCP Server and Client provided
Advanced Features
Dynamic IP Address Configuration – DHCP, DNS
Wireless Security – WPA, 802.1x, 40/64/128-bit WEP encrption,
SSID broadcast disabled, MAC address filtering
Firewall – Access control, hacker prevention, logging
Virtual Server via NAT & NAPT
Virtual Private Network – PPTP, L2TP, IPSec pass-through
Intrusion Detection, email Alerts, Parental Control
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Indicator Panel
Power, WLAN, WAN (Link, Activity), LAN (Link/Activity,
Speed - 10/100 Mbps)
Dimensions
130 x 85 x 32 mm (5.12 x 3.35 x 1.26 in.)
Weight
370 g (13.05 oz)
Input Power
9 V, 1.25 A
Maximum Current
0.04 ARMS max. @ 110 V/240 V
Power Consumption
5 Watts max. @ 100-240 VAC
Internet Standards
RFC 826 ARP, RFC 791 IP, RFC 792 ICMP, RFC 768 UDP, RFC
793 TCP, RFC 854-859 TELNET, RFC 1321 MD5, RFC 1497
BOOTP Extension, RFC 1570 PPP LCP Extension, RFC 1631
NAT, RFC1661 PPP, RFC 1700 Assigned Numbers, RFC 1866
HTML, RFC 1945 HTTP, RFC 1994 CHAP, RFC 2131 DHCP,
RFC 2637 PPTP
Temperature
Operating 0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Storage -40 to 70 °C (-40 to 158 °F)
Humidity
5% to 95% (non-condensing)
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Compliances
CE Mark
Emissions
FCC Class B
VCCI Class B
Industry Canada Class B
EN55022 (CISPR 22) Class B
C-Tick - AS/NZS 3548 (1995) Class B
Immunity
EN 61000-3-2/3
EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11
Safety
CSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950)
GS (EN60950)
CB (IEC60950)
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Model Number: WG4005D-ZZ
Revision Number E072004-R01 V.2 F 1.0

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