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FCC Interference Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rule. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
This Advanced Wireless 11g Router 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 according to 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 is found 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 or device.
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s.
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled anvironment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
minimum distance 20cm between the radiator and your body.
CE Declaration of Conformity:
This equipment complies with the specifications relating to electromagnetic
compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class B, and EN 50082-1. This meets the reasonable
protection requirements set out in the European Council Directive on the
approximation of the laws of the member states relating to Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC).
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Manufacturer’s Disclaimer State
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not
represent a commitment on the part of vendor. No warranty or representation, either
expressed or implied, is made with respect to the quality, accuracy or fitness for any
particular prupose of this document. The manufacturer reserves the right to make
change to the content of this document and/or the products associated with it at any
time without obligation to notify any person or organization. In no event will the
manufacturer be liable for direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential
damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product or documentation, even if
advised of the possibility of such damages. This document contains materials
protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be
reproduced or transmitted in any form, by any means or for any purpose without
expressed written consent of its authors. Product names appearing in this document are
mentioned for identification purchases only. All trademarks, product names or brand
names appearing in this document are registered property of their respective owners.
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Table of Contents
FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ............................................................................................................. II
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY:....................................................................................................... II
MANUFACTURER’S DISCLAIMER STATE.................................................................................................III
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................. 1
CHAPTER 1: GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER.............................. 3
1-1 ABOUT THE ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER .......................................................................................... 3
1-2 CONTENTS OF THE ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER PACKAGE ................................................................ 4
1-3 FEATURES OF THE ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 2: HARDWARE INSTALLATION & SETUP ............................................................................... 6
2-1 REAR PANEL & CONNECTIONS...................................................................................................................... 6
2-2 FRONT PANEL LEDS..................................................................................................................................... 6
2-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND SETUP ............................................................................................................ 7
CHAPTER 3: INTERNET ACCESS................................................................................................................. 13
3-1 PREPARE YOUR NETWORK INFORMATION .................................................................................................... 13
3-2 WEB-BASED USER INTERFACE .................................................................................................................... 13
3-3 INITIAL CONFIGURATION – SETUP............................................................................................................... 14
CHAPTER 4: ADVANCED APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................. 19
4-1 DHCP CONFIGURATION.............................................................................................................................. 19
4-2 ACCESS CONTROL....................................................................................................................................... 20
4-3 VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS........................................................................................................................ 21
4-4 DMZ HOST................................................................................................................................................. 22
4-5 DEVICE ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS........................................................................................................... 23
4-6 STATUS MONITOR ....................................................................................................................................... 24
4-7 DYNAMIC ROUTING .................................................................................................................................... 26
4-8 STATIC ROUTING......................................................................................................................................... 26
4-9 LOG ............................................................................................................................................................ 28
4-10 DDNS....................................................................................................................................................... 28
4-11 WIRELESS ................................................................................................................................................. 30
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CHAPTER 5: MACINTOSH SETUP............................................................................................................... 32
5-1 HARDWARE CONNECTIONS ......................................................................................................................... 32
5-2 COMPUTER NETWORK CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................... 32
5-3 ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 33
5-4 ADDING ADVANCED WIRELESS 11G ROUTER TO EXISTING NETWORK........................................................ 33
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................................ 35
CHAPTER 6: TROUBLE SHOOTING............................................................................................................ 35
HARDWARE....................................................................................................................................................... 35
CLIENT SIDE (COMPUTERS)...............................................................................................................................36
APPENDIX A: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS .................................................................................. 38
APPENDIX B: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................... 40
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this Advanced Wireless 11g Router. This router is
the perfect design product combining wireless and Ethernet network technology
together. Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11g wireless standard, this device not only
allows you to take advantage of mobility, but also to have fast Ethernet connection
with built-in four 10/100 auto-sensing switch Ethernet ports. Users on wireless LAN
and Ethernet LAN can share files, printers, and other networking resource each other
at a blazing speed. Best of all, with NAT technology, all users can share single account
of Internet access by having this device connect to a DSL/Cable modem.
Integrated 802.11g wireless AP and 4-port 10/100 Mbps switch, it is quick and easy to
deploy wireless and wire LAN without spending extra cost of a wireless access point,
hub or switch. All LAN users are able to share internal network data, like files, printers,
and other networking resources in a blazing speed. The wireless Router’s efficient
antenna offers a covered range up to 30 meters indoor (150 meters outdoor) and
seamless roaming throughout wireless LAN infrastructure. More over, the wireless
operation provides 64 bit key and 128 bit WEP data encryption for high-level security.
With built-in NAT, this device not only provides natural firewall, protecting your
network from access by outside users but also extends your LAN connection. Users on
the LAN can share a single account of Internet access by having this device connect to
a DSL/Cable modem. This Firewall Router allows up to 253 users on the Ethernet
LAN simultaneously but makes IP configuration simple and easy. Configured as a
DHCP server, the Advanced Wireless 11g Router assigns an IP Address to every
connected PC on Ethernet LAN automatically. Also, DHCP client helps WAN port
obtain IP address dynamically assigned by ISP.
With a web-based UI (User Interface), this Advanced Wireless 11g Router is easy to
setup and maintain. With this exclusive user friendly interface, all functions can be
configured easily via a web browser such as Netscape Communicator and Internet
Explorer.
About this Guide
This guide contains information about installing and configuring your Advanced
Wireless 11g Router. It is designed to guide users through the correct setup procedures
for appropriate hardware installation and basic configuration. Later, it shows how to
complete advanced configurations to get the best operating performance from this
Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
Chapter 1: Get to know your Advanced Wireless 11g Router
This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features and
applications illustrations of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
Chapter 2: Hardware Installation & Setup
This chapter describes the steps for the hardware installation of the Advanced Wireless
11g Router.
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Chapter 3: Internet Access
This chapter describes the steps for the basic configuration and start up of the
Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
Chapter 4: Advanced Applications
This chapter describes how to configure advanced functions in order to get the most
from your Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
Chapter 5: Macintosh Setup
This Chapter provides instructions on how to set up your Macintosh computers in your
network.
Chapter 6: Trouble Shooting
This chapter describes any potential problems you may encounter and the suggested
remedies.
Conventions
The following explains the conventions used throughout this document.
Italics New words, terms, or special emphasis. E.g. Getting to know your
Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
“Boldface” Buttons, checkboxes, or items that you can select from screens,
menus, or dialog boxes. E.g. Click “OK” to restart
Boldface Italics Items in Bold Italics are samples only and you should enter other
names, numbers, or words to substitute.
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Chapter 1: Getting to know your Advanced Wireless 11g Router
This chapter describes the package contents and provides a list of features and
application illustrations of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
1-1 About The Advanced Wireless 11g Router
The Advanced Wireless 11g Router is a hybrid design product which combines
Ethernet technology and wireless access into a single stand-alone unit. The device
allows you take advantages of both mobility and fast connection. All PCs whenever on
wireless LAN or Ethernet LAN can share files, printers and other network resource.
Moreover, all users can share single account of Internet access by having this device
connect to a DSL/Cable modem.
Ethernet / Fast Ethernet
Ethernet is the most widely-used network access method, especially in a Local Area
Nnetwork (LAN) and is defined by the IEEE as the 802.3 standard. Normally, Ethernet
is a shared media LAN. All stations on the segment share the total bandwidth, which
could be 10Mbps (Ethernet), 100Mbps (Fast Ethernet), or 1000Mbps (Gigabit
Ethernet). With a switched Ethernet, each sender and receiver has the full bandwidth.
Fast Ethernet is defined as IEEE 802.3u standard, a high-speed version of Ethernet
with 100Mbps transmission rate.
Wireless LAN
Wireless Local Area Network systems (WLANs) transmit and receive data through the
air by using radio frequency (RF). This offers some advantages like mobility, ease of
installation, and scalability over traditional wired systems.
Mobility: WLANs combine data connectivity with user mobility. This
provides users with access to network anywhere in their organization. For
example, users can roam from a conference room to their office without
being disconnected from the LAN. This is impossible with wired networks.
Ease of Installation: Eliminating the need to deploy network cable in walls
and ceilings, Installing WLANs is easy for novice and expert users alike.
Scalability: WLAN topologies are easy to change in various ways from
peer-to-peer networks for a small group of users to full infrastructure
networks for hundreds of users roaming over a broad area.
Wireless LAN is suitable for difficult-to-wire and frequently changing environments.
It’s also an ideal solution for mobile workers to access network resource and for setting
a temporary LAN when necessary
Wireless LANs can be set as “Aad-hoc” network and “Infrastructure” network. Unlike
the “Aad-hoc network”, where users on the LAN send data directly to each other, the
“Infrastructure” network includes an access point and users on the “Infrastructure”
network send data to that dedicated access point. Advanced Wireless 11g Router uses
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“Infrastructure” network as Wireless LANs. Each wireless LAN PC within the range
of the access point can communicate with other wireless LAN PCs within the range.
1-2 Contents of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router Package
After carefully unpacking the shipping carton, check the contents listed below.
1. Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
2. Power Adapter.
3. User’s Manual
1-3 Features of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router
Your Advanced Wireless 11g Router contains the following features that make it
excellent for network connections.
Allows multiple users to access the Internet at the same time by providing
maximum Internet utilization to multiple users sharing a single public IP
Address.
Allows users on Ethernet LAN and Wireless LAN to transfer data to each
other through wireless-to-wire bridge.
Provides wireless access roaming, best access point selection, loading
balance, network traffic filtering included in wireless roaming function.
Provides 64bits/128bits key WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) wireless data
encryption to secure wireless communication.
Fully supports 802.11 open and shared key authentications.
Integrates four 10/100BASE-T/TX auto-sensing switch ports.
Uses NAT to allow your entire network’s PCs to connect to the Internet using
only one (purchased) IP address.
Supports PPPoE that enable user to seamlessly connect to ISPs with the
familiar “dial-up” connection interface.
Built-in web-based user interface for easy configuration and management
through common web browsers such as Netscape Communication 6.0 or
later and Internet Explorer 5.0 or later.
Built-in firewall to protect your PCs from outside intruders (NAT).
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Supports DHCP client to receive both a dynamic IP Address and a fixed IP
Address from ISP.
Built-in DHCP server to automatically assign and manage LAN IP
addresses.
Allow administrators to block specific internal users from accessing
specified applications or services.
Allows external Internet users to access information from the internal target
host by setting the Virtual Server.
Provides unrestricted two-way communication between one PC on your
LAN and certain Internet services such as conferencing, video and gaming
applications.
Enhances routing performance by using Dynamic and Static routing settings.
Allow administrators to change the WAN MAC address of the router.
Compatible with all popular Internet applications.
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Chapter 2: Hardware Installation & Setup
This chapter provides information about your Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s
physical features and gives step-by-step installation instructions.
2-1 Rear Panel & Connections
The following figure shows the rear view of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router and
illustrates how the cables connect to the interfaces on the rear panel.
Plug one end of the UTP cable into the WAN port, the other into the RJ45
Ethernet jack on your ADSL or Cable modem.
Connect a PC, which must have an Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card)
installed, to one of the LAN Ports.
Connect the external power supply to the Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
The Reset button is used to reboot and re-initialize the device (press once
quickly), or for clearing configuration settings back to factory default values
(press for longer than 3 seconds).
2-2 Front Panel LEDs
The following figure shows the front view of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
The LEDs on the front panel indicate the status of the unit. You can easily view the
operation of your Advanced Wireless 11g Router from this panel.
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Power: Green Steady on when power is on.
DMZ: Green Steady on when dedicated DMZ port is enabled.
Diag: Red Lights up during system checking connections and
internal operation when the power is first switched on.
If the device works properly, the light should switch
off automatically.
Wireless LAN
Enable: Green Steady on when AP (Access Point) is ready.
Activity: Green Blinking when data is flowing through AP.
LAN / WAN ports
Link/Act: Green Steady on when ADSL/Cable Modem is properly
connected and it operates at 100Mbps.
Blinking when data is flowing through this LAN port.
FD/Col: Green Steady on when operating at full duplex mode.
Off at half duplex mode.
Blinking when a collision has occurred on this port.
100 Yellow Steady on when it operates at 100Mbps.
2-3 System Requirements and Setup
To connect to the Internet, an external ADSL or Cable modem and an Internet access
account from an ISP is required. In order to operate with the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router, each PC that is to be connected to the Advanced Wireless 11g Router should
have the following things installed:
1. Ethernet NIC (Network Interface Card: a 10Base-T or 10/100Base-T/TX
Ethernet card), or wireless client card for wireless connection.
2. Standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable (UTP network cable) with RJ-45
connectors.
3. System OS: Windows 95/98, Windows NT4.0, or Windows 2000/XP
4. TCP/IP network protocol.
5. Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, or Netscape
Navigator 6.0 or later.
Installing the TCP/IP Protocol
If you are not sure whether the TCP/IP Protocol has been installed, follow these steps
to check, and if necessary, install TCP/IP onto your PCs.
1. Click the “Start” button. Choose “Settings”, then “Control Panel”.
Double-click the “Network” icon. Your Network window should appear.
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Select the “Configuration” tab.
Note: For Windows 2000 & Windows XP Setting
Click the “Local Area Connection” icon on the lower right hand side of
your desktop screen.
In the “Local Area Connection Status” window, click the “Properties”
button then your Network window will appear.
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There is only one tab, “General”, in the Network window.
2. Check whether the TCP/IP Protocol has already been installed onto your
computer’s Ethernet card. Note that TCP/IP Protocol can be installed for a
computer’s Dial-Up Adapter as well as for the Ethernet card.
- If yes, go to step 7.
- If no, click the “Add” button.
3. Double-click “Protocol” in the Select Network Component Type or
highlight “Protocol” then click “Add”.
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4. Highlight “Microsoft” under the list of manufacturers.
Double-click “TCP/IP” from the list on the right or highlight “TCP/IP”
then click “OK” to install TCP/IP.
5. After a few seconds, you will be returned to the Network window. The
TCP/IP Protocol should now be on the list of installed network components
(see 2 above).
6. Click the “Properties” button.
The TCP/IP Properties window consists of several tabs. Choose the “IP
Address” tab.
7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. Click “OK”. Restart your
PC to complete the TCP/IP installation.
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Fixed IP Addresses Configuration
Fixed IP addresses may be assigned to network devices for many reasons, such as the
server PCs or printers which are consistently accessed by multiple users. To set up
computers with fixed IP Addresses, go to the “IP Address” tab of the “TCP/IP
Properties” window as shown above.
Select “Specify an IP address” and enter “192.168.1.***” in the “IP Address”
location (where *** is a number between 2 and 254 used by the Advanced Wireless
11g Router to identify each computer), and the default “Subnet Mask”
255.255.255.0”. Note that no two computer on the same LAN can have the same IP
address.
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Click on the “DNS Configuration” tab and select “Enable DNS”. Enter the “DNS IP
Address” obtained from your ISP in the “Server Search Order” location. Then click
the “Add” button.
Click on the “Gateway” tab and enter the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s default
gateway value 192.168.1.1 in the “New gateway” field, then click “Add” Botton.
Click “OK”. Restart your PC to complete the TCP/IP installation.
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Chapter 3: Internet Access
This chapter describes the procedures necessary to configure the basic functions and
begin using your Advanced Wireless 11g Router. If you follow these procedures
correctly, there should be no problem in accessing the Internet via your Advanced
Wireless 11g Router.
3-1 Prepare your network information
In order to allow quick referencing when setting up your Advanced Wireless 11g
Router, it is suggested you complete the table below with the necessary information.
This should be supplied by your ISP.
Provided by some ISPs Host Name:
Domain Name:
IP address given by ISP: Obtain IP Address automatically
Static IP
IP Address:
. . .
Subnet Mask:
. . .
Default Gateway:
. . .
DNS Server Primary:
. . .
DNS Server Secondary:
. . .
DNS Server Third:
. . .
PPP authentication: PPPoE
PPTP
Login Name:
Password: ________________
3-2 Web-based User Interface
Your Advanced Wireless 11g Router is designed to use a Web-based User Interface for
configuration. Open your web browser and type http://192.168.1.1 in the browser’s
address box. This address is the factory set IP Address of your Advanced Wireless 11g
Router. Press “Enter”.
The “Username and Password Required” prompt box will appear. Leave the
Username field empty and type “admin” (default password) in the Password field.
Click “OK”. The setup screen will then appear.
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3-3 Initial Configuration – Setup
The “OnePage Setup” screen is the first screen you will see when you access the
Utility. If the router has already been successfully installed and set up, this screen’s
values will already be properly configured.
Host Name This entry is required by certain ISPs.
Domain Name This entry is required by certain ISPs.
Private IP Address The “Device IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” of the
router are used by the internal LAN. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for
the IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
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Wireless
Check “Disable”, “Mixed” or “G-only” to make the wireless LAN function
active or select to support 11b/11g mixed mode or 11g only.
SSID As the acronym for Service Set Identifier, ESSID is the unique name shared
among all clients and Wireless Broadband Router in a same wireless network. The
ESSID must be identical for all points and must not exceed 32 characters.
WEP As the acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, WEP is an encryption
mechanism used to protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a
combination of 64-bit/128-bit keys to encrypt data that is transmitted between all
points in a wireless network to insure data security. To code/decode the data
transmission, all points must use the identical key. To make the WEP encryption
active or inactive, select “Mandatory” or “Disable”.
WEP Key Setting As the WEP is active, click the button of “WEP Key
Setting” to go to the setting page. Select “64Bit” or “128Bit” encryption
algorithm from the drop-down list. There are two ways to generate WEP
key:
1. Passphrase Enter a alphanumeric text string in this column then click
“Generate” button, and four 64-bit or 128-bit encryption key will be
created automatically.
2. You can enter the WEP key manually.
You may need to enter the WEP key manually in case to join the existing
wireless network. However, if not, the Pass phrase method is recommended.
If you are not sure which way to use, check with your network administrator.
Default TX Key Select one of the four keys to be the encryption key you are
going to use in the wireless network. To be sure that all the points in a same
wireless network have to have the same encryption key.
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Click “Apply” after making any changes.
WAN Connection Type
There are four options for WAN connection types, Obtain IP automatically,
Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP. The connection type you need to choose is
dependent upon the settings assigned by your ISP. Which connection type you
need to choose may differ from ISPs as well as the service you applied for. It
depends on your ISP’s assignment. If you are unsure which connection type you
currently use, contact your ISP to obtain the correct information.
Obtain IP automatically
It is the default option for the router. If your ISP automatically assign a IP
address and other values to the Advanced Wireless 11g Router, leave them there
without making any changes.
Static IP
The Public IP Address and Subnet Mask of the router are used by external users
of the Internet (including your ISP). If your ISP assigned a fixed IP address,
select this item and enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask provided by your ISP.
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Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default
Gateway IP Address.
Domain Name Server (DNS) Your ISP will provide you with at least one
DNS IP Address. Multiple DNS IP settings are common. The first available
DNS entry is used in most cases.
PPPoE
PPPoE is a dial-up connection type provided by some ISPs. It is a cost–effective
way for a user to access this connection type. If your ISP provides PPPoE
connectivity, you should choose this item from the drop-down list. Note that if
you select PPPoE, please remove any existing PPPoE application on any PCs on
your LAN.
User Name Enter the user name your ISP provides you.
Password Enter the password your ISP provides you.
Connect-on-demand is a utility used to trigger the PPPoE session when
there is packet being sent through the WAN port while it is on disconnected
situation. Check the radio button to make this function active, and then you
must enter the number of minutes you wish the network to remain idle
before disconnection occurs in the “Max Idle Time” location. Note that this
function is for PPPoE only.
Keep Alive This function keeps your PPPoE connection enable even if it
remains idle. However, in some situation, PPPoE session cannot be
established immediately after disconnection. This is because the system on
the ISP’s site may need a little time to restore itself. You may need to check
with your ISP to obtain detail of how long you need to wait before
re-establish the PPPoE session. Enter this information in the “Redial
Period” field.
PPTP
PPTP is the acronym of Point to Point Tunneling Protocol. Usually, it is used to
encapsulate other protocols’ packets for transmission over IP network. Some
ISPs use this protocol as way to establish the initial connection between the CPE
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(end-user side) and DSLAM (ISP side). If your ISP uses PPTP to establish the
connection, you should select this item and follow the steps below.
Specify WAN IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. If your
ISP provides you an Alcatel Speed TouchTM modem, it is suggested that you
enter 10.0.0.150 in this column.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask values provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default
Gateway IP Address. If your ISP provides you an Alcatel Speed TouchTM
modem, it is suggested that you enter the 10.0.0.138 in this column.
User Name Enter the user name provided by your ISP.
Password Enter the password provided by your ISP.
Connect-on-demand is a utility used to trigger the PPTP session when there
is packet being sent through the WAN port while it is on disconnected
situation. Check the radio button to make this function active, and then you
must enter the number of minutes you wish the network to remain idle
before disconnection occurs in the “Max Idle Time” location. Note that this
function is for PPTP only.
Keep Alive This function keeps your PPTP connection enable even if it
remains idle. However, in some situation, PPTP session cannot be
established immediately after disconnection. This is because the system on
the ISP’s site may need a little time to restore itself. You may need to check
with your ISP to obtain detail of how long you need to wait before
re-establish the PPTP session. Enter this information in the “Redial Period”
field.
When you have properly configured the Setup page, click “Apply”. You can now test
to see if the settings are all correct by attempting to connect to the Internet.
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Chapter 4: Advanced Applications
This chapter provides information on how to set up and use the advanced functions of
your Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
4-1 DHCP Configuration
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server can automatically assign IP
Addresses to each computer in your network. Unless you already have one in you
LAN, it is highly recommended that you set your router to act as a DHCP server.
Dynamic IP Address Select “Enable” to use the DHCP server option of the
router. If you already have a DHCP server in your network, set the router's
DHCP option to “Disable”.
Starting IP Address Enter a numerical value, from 2 to 254, for the DHCP
server to start at when assigning IP Addresses.
Number of Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the
DHCP server to assign IP Addresses to, with the absolute maximum being
253.
Client Lease Time Enter a number of seconds that you wish the DHCP
client PC can lease IP from DHCP server.
DNS Manually key in DNS IP Address that you wish to use for Domain
Name service. Multiple DNS IP settings are common. The first available
DNS entry is used in most cases.
DHCP Clients Table Click the DHCP Clients Table button to show current
DHCP client information.
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Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-2 Access Control
The Access Control feature allows administrators to block certain users from
accessing the Internet or specific applications. Before using this function, the network
PCs which you want to control the access limitation should be assigned fixed IP
Addresses.
IP Access Setting
This function allows network administrators to restrict up to five groups of
specified network users/computers from accessing the certain applications.
Internet Access Policy Select a policy number from the drop-down box.
This allows you to identify the setting of each individual tunnel. It is
possible to create maximum of 10 policies.
Policy Name Enter the name of the policy in this field. This allows you to
differentiate a new policy from any others you have created.
Edit List of PCs Click this button to open the sub-screen to add the PCs you
wish to apply on this policy.
Internet Access Select to “Enable” or “Disable” to allow or deny the
Internet access for the PCs you listed. The time frame to allow or deny
access depend on the selection on “Day/Time”
Day/Time Choose the time frame you wish to allow or deny the Internet
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access.
Port Range Enter the range of port numbers which are used by the
applications you wish to be blocked.
Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-3 Virtual Server Settings
The Virtual Server Settings application allows you to set up a maximum of ten public
services that can be accessed by external users of the Internet, such as a Web Address,
Email, FTP etc.. Each service is provided by a dedicated network computer (server)
configured with a fixed IP Address. Although the internal service addresses are not
directly accessible to the external user, the Advanced Wireless 11g Router is able to
identify the service requested by the service port number and redirects the request to
the appropriate internal IP Address/server. To use this application, it is recommended
you use a fixed Public IP Address from your ISP. Note that your Advanced Wireless
11g Router supports only one server of any particular type.
Set up individual network computers to act as servers and configure each
with a fixed IP Address.
In the “One Page Setup” screen, ensure the “Private IP Address” is set to
the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s default setting of 192.168.1.1. If a fixed
Public IP Address is to be used, select “Specify an IP address” and enter the
IP Address and other necessary information provided by your ISP.
Ports Enter the desired service port numbers in the “Ports” fields. You can
specify the protocol type as “TCP” or “UDP” from the drop-down list. If
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you are not sure which one to select, choose “Both”. A selection of
well-known service port numbers is provided on this screen.
Redirect IP Address Enter the appropriate IP Addresses of the service
computers in the “Redirect IP Address” locations.
Example: If the service port number 80~80 (representing an HTTP web address)
is entered in “Ports” and 192.168.1.100 is entered in “Redirect IP Address”,
then all HTTP requests from external Internet users will be directed to the
PC/server with the 192.168.1.100 fixed IP Address.
Here is a list of the protocol and port ranges that are used by some common
applications.
Application Protocol Port Range
FTP Server TCP 21
Half Life UDP 6003, 7002, 27010, 27015,
27025
MSN Messenger TCP
TCP
UDP
UDP
UDP
TCP
6891-6900 (File-send)
1863
1863
5190
6901 (Voice)
6901 (Voice)
PC Anywhere host TCP
UDP 5631
5632
Quake 2 UDP 27910
Quake III UDP 27660 (first player)
"C:\Program Files\Quake III
Arena\quake3.exe" +set net_port 27660
27661 (second player)
Telnet Server TCP 23
Web Server TCP 80
4-4 DMZ Host
The DMZ Host application allows unrestricted 2-way communication between a
single LAN PC and other Internet users or servers. This application is useful for
supporting special-purpose services such as video-conferencing and gaming, that
require proprietary client software and/or 2-way user communication.
To use this application, you must first obtain a fixed Public IP Address from your ISP.
Note that in order to provide unrestricted access, the Firewall provided by the
Advanced Wireless 11g Router to protect this port is disabled, thus creating a
potentially serious security risk.
It is recommended that this application is disabled when it is not in use by entering “0”
in the “DMZ Host”field.
With the public IP addresses, Internet users will access your servers more easily and
those servers can still communicate with other PCs in you LAN by using Network
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Neighborhood.
1. Before setting up a LAN PC to act as a DMZ Host, you should configure it
using a fixed IP Address.
2. In the “One Page Setup” screen, ensure the Private IP Address is set to the
Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s default setting of 192.168.1.1. In the
Public IP Address area, select “Specify an IP Address”, and then enter the
IP Address and other necessary information provided by your ISP.
3. Click the “DMZ Host” option in the Advanced Menu and enter the fixed IP
Address of the Exposed Host PC in the “DMZ Host” IP Address location.
Remember, entering “0” will disable this application.
4-5 Device Administration Settings
This feature allows the administrator to manage the Advanced Wireless 11g Router by
setting certain parameters. For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you
set Passwords and so that only authorized persons are able to magage this Advanced
Wireless 11g Router. If the Password is left blank, all users on your network can access
this router simply by entering the unit’s IP Address into their web browser’s location
window.
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Firmware Version This field shows the installed version of the firmware.
Administrator Password Enter the password you want to use into the
“Password Change” field and re-enter it into the “Password Confirm”
field for confirmation. Be sure that the password is less than 64 characters
long and without any special characters or spaces.
WAN MAC Change The WAN MAC address can be changed from the
original values if necessary. Some ISPs require users to change the WAN
MAC address to a registered one when users change their access equipment.
Remote Management Check “Enable” to allow you to configure the
Advanced Wireless 11g Router from the WAN side. To access the setting
page from the external side, enter “http://<WAN IP Address>:8080” into
the web browser address bar and press the “Enter” key.
MTU Check Enable if you want to set a maximum limitation for incoming
and outgoing packet size. Enter the maximum packet size you wish to set in
the “Size” column.
Reset Device Select “Yes” if you want to clear a connection, reboot, and
re-initialize the unit without affecting any of your configuration setting.
Factory Defaults Select “Yes” if you want to return all the router’s current
settings to their factory defaults. Note that do not restore the factory defaults
unless it is absolutely necessary.
Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-6 Status Monitor
This screen shows the router’s current status. All of the information provided is
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read-only.
Login This column shows the login information of PPPoE or PPTP. You can
manually initiate the connection or make a disconnection by clicking the
appropriate buttons. Be aware that, if you make a disconnection here,
“Connect-on- demand” will not function until the connection button is
clicked. Note that “Login” won’t show any information if you selected
“Obtain IP automatically” or “Static IP” on the OnePage Setup page.
Internet This section shows the IP settings status of the router as seen by
external users of the Internet. If you selected “Get IP Address
Automatically”, “PPPoE”, or “PPTP” in the OnePage Setup, the “ IP
Address”, “Subnet Mask”, “Default Gateway”, and “Domain Name
Server” (DNS) will show the information retrieved from the DHCP server
or ISP which is currently being used. If you selected “ Static IP” in “One
Page Setup: Public IP Address”, the information will be the same as your
input.
DHCP Release: Click this button to eliminate the IP address obtained from
the DHCP server.
DHCP Renew: Click this button to refresh the IP address from the DHCP
server.
Note that the “DHCP Release” and “DHCP Renew” button only show up
when you select “Get IP Address Automatically” in the OnePage Setup.
Intranet This section displays the current “Private IP Address” and
“Subnet Mask” of the router, as seen by users of your internal network.
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DHCP Clients Table If the router is setup to act as a DHCP server, the LAN
side IP Address distribution table will appear by clicking this button.
4-7 Dynamic Routing
The Dynamic Routing feature allows your Advanced Wireless 11g Router to exchange
routing information with other routers in the network. Enabling this feature is likely to
enhance performance of your Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
TX From the drop-down list, select one of the routing information types,
“RIP-1”, “RIP-1 Compatible”, or “RIP-2”, to enable the “TX” (transmit)
function. “RIP-1” is the protocol used by older routers. Newer routers
should use “RIP-2” or “RIP-1 Compatible” servers to broadcast RIP-1
and multicast RIP-2.
RX From the drop-down list, select one of the routing information types,
“RIP-1” or “RIP-2”, to enable the “RX” (receive) function.
Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-8 Static Routing
The Static Routing feature allows PCs that are connected to the Advanced Wireless
11g Router, either directly or through a hub/switch (in the immediate LAN), to
communicate with other PCs in the respective LAN segment which are connected to
the Advanced Wireless 11g Router through another router (destination LAN). Up to 20
route entries may be input into the Advanced Wireless 11g Router. The diagram below
gives an example of the physical connections required to use Static Routing.
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In the above diagram, PC2 in LAN#2 is connected to the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router via another router while PC1 in LAN#1 is connected to the Advanced Wireless
11g Router directly. Without configuring the Static Routing function, the two PCs
would not be able to communicate with each other.
Select Route entry Select the route entry number from 1 to 20 that you wish
to configure.
Destination LAN IP and Subnet Mask Enter the IP Address and Subnet
Mask of the destination LAN that the immediate LAN is to communicate
with. Taking the above diagram as an example, enter 192.168.2.0 in the
“Destination LAN IP” field and 255.255.255.0 in the “Subnet Mask”
field.
Default Gateway Enter the IP Address of the router that forwards data
packets to the destination LAN. For the above example, enter 192.168.1.2 in
the “Default Gateway” field.
Hop Count Enter the number of hops required between the LANs to be
connected. The Hop Count represents the “cost” of the routing transmission.
The default value is 1.
Interface Choose LAN if the Destination LAN is on your Router’s LAN
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side and choose WAN if the Destination LAN is on the Router’s WAN side.
Referring back to the above diagram, with the proper settings, PC1 would be able to
access LAN 1, LAN 2 and the Internet while PC2 can only access LAN 2, LAN1.
Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-9 Log
The Log application provides the administrator with the ability to trace Internet
connection. With viewing the Log information, an administrator can send the record to
a specific LAN PCs to have the real time monitor.
Access Log check the “Enable” option if you want to activate this function.
Send Log To Enter the IP address of the PC that you wish to use to view the
Log information.
Click “Apply” after making any changes.
4-10 DDNS
“DDNS” is an acronym for Dynamic Domain Name Service. Whenerver you set up
the web servers, mail servers, or sometimes ftp servers,you need a “Domain Name”
to help Internet users reach your servers easily.
Internet actually runs on IP Addresses which are numerical order, for example
“66.37.215.53”. These IP Addresses identify the location of each device connected to
the Internet. However, the human brain does not easily remember this numbering
system, so a system that allocates a domain name such as “www.dyndns.org” provides
an easier method. If you type “66.37.215.53” or “www.dyndns.org” in the web
browser’s address bar, the browser will show the same web page. This is because both
methods relate to the same web server. The “Domain Name Servers” used to manage
the Internet will translate “www.dyndns.org” into the IP Address “66.37.215.53” in
order to allow your browser to find the web server and display the correct web page in
your browser.
If your “WAN Connection Type”, as shown in One Page Setup section, is “Obtain IP
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Address Automatically”, “PPPoE”, or “PPTP” with dynamic IP address assigned by
ISP, it will cause an error when you set up the public computer servers in your LAN
side PCs. Internet users may not be able to reach your servers because your WAN side
IP address may change each time you initiate the connection to your ISP. The DDNS
function will help to map your IP address to your domain name when your ISP assigns
a new dynamic IP Address.
Note that this DDNS function acts as the client appliance of DDNS service and is only
able to be use in conjunction with the service provided by DynDNS.org. Before you
begin using this function, you will need to apply to DynDNS.org to be able to use the
service. Please visit www.dyndns.org for further information.
DDNS Service check the “Enable” option if you wish to activate this
function.
Username After you have applied for the DDNS service from DynDNS.org,
you will be issued with a Username. Enter this username in the “Username”
field.
Password DynDNS.org, will also issue you with a password. Enter the
detail in the “Password” field.
Host Name DynDNS.org, will provide you with a Host Name. Enter this
name in the “Host Name” field.
Your IP Address This will display the IP Address currently assigned by
your ISP.
Status This display the current status of the DDNS function.
Click “Apply”to save any changes you have made.
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4-11 Wireless
This setting page allows you to configure advanced wireless functions. To set those
items needs more technology background. Unless you really understand those
technical terms, it would be better to leave them as default setting.
Beacon Interval It’s the signal sent periodically by wireless access point to
provide synchronization among the stations in wireless LAN.
RTS Threshold RTS packet is use to account for potential hidden stations.
This feature allows you to set the size of RTS packet.
Fragmentation Threshold If the length of data frame needing transmission
exceeds the fragmentation threshold you set in the column, the data frame
will be fragmented. If there is significant interference or high utilization in
your wireless network, the smaller fragmentation value can increase the
reliability transmission. However, it is more efficient to set the large
fragment size.
DTIM Interval DTIM is the acronym of delivery traffic indication message.
It determines how often the MAC Layer forward multicast traffic.
TX Rates Select “Auto” or other speed you wish to use.
Authentication Type Select either Open System or Share Key as
authentication type. If you are not sure, select both.
MAC Filter This function allows you to restrict wireless users to access
Internet. Select “Prevent” to block the wireless nodes listed on the “MAC
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Address Filter List” to access Internet. Select “Permit” to allow the wireless
nodes listed on the “MAC Address Filter List” to access Internet.
Click “Edit MAC Filter Setting” button to open the MAC address edit
table.
Wireless MAC Entry There are 40 entries in this table. Enter the MAC
addresses of the computers you wish to allow or block in the columns.
Click Apply after making any changes.
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Chapter 5: Macintosh Setup
This chapter provides information on using Macintosh computers in your network.
The instructions given here are for system software version 8.0 or above, which comes
with the TCP/IP Protocol preloaded and supports DHCP Addressing.
5-1 Hardware Connections
Connect your Macintosh computer to your Advanced Wireless 11g Router. If you have
a newer computer, there will be a Ethernet port on the back. Older computers will need
to have an Ethernet card installed. See your computer’s User’s Manual for instructions
on Ethernet card installation.
5-2 Computer Network Configuration
It is assumed that your computer’s system software already has TCP/IP installed. You
may manually configure your computer with a fixed IP Address or have an IP Address
dynamically assigned to it by the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s DHCP server.
5-2.1 Dynamic IP Addressing using DHCP Server.
1. From the “Apple” menu, select “Control Panel” and click on “TCP/IP”.
2. In the “TCP/IP (A New Name For Your Configuration)” window, select
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via” location from the drop-down list.
3. In the “Setup” area:
- Select “Using DHCP Server” in the “Configure” location from the
drop-down list.
- No other data needs to be entered.
- Close the window.
4. Click “Save” from the file menu, then “Quit” TCP/IP.
5. Restart the computer.
5-2.2 Manual Configuration of Fixed IP Addresses
1. From the “Apple” menu, select “Control Panel” and click on “TCP/IP”.
2. In the “TCP/IP (A New Name For Your Configuration)” window, select
“Ethernet” in the “Connect via” location from the drop-down list.
3. In the “Setup” area:
- Select “Manually” in the “Configure” location from the drop-down list.
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- In the “IP Address” location, enter the IP Address that you want to
assign to the computer. (see the notes on Fixed IP Addresses 2-4 above).
- Enter “255.255.255.0” in the “Subnet Mask” location.
- Enter “192.168.1.1” (the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s default IP
Address) in the “Router Address” location.
- Enter the ISP’s IP Address in the “Name Server” location if your ISP
has provided the information.
- Close the window.
4. Click “Save” from the file menu then “Quit” TCP/IP.
5. Restart the computer.
5-3 Advanced Wireless 11g Router Configuration
To configure your Advanced Wireless 11g Router, use your Web Browser and follow
the instructions given in Chapter 3: Internet Access, section 3.3. To configure
advanced settings, see Chapter 4: Advanced Applications.
5-4 Adding Advanced Wireless 11g Router to Existing Network
If the Advanced Wireless 11g Router is to be added to an existing Macintosh computer
network, the computers will have to be configured to connect to the Internet via the
Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
1. From the “Apple” menu, select “Control Panel” and click on “TCP/IP”.
2. From the “File” menu, select “Configurations” and select your existing
network configuration. Click “Duplicate”.
3. Rename your existing configuration. Click “OK”, and “Make Active”.
4. In the Setup area:
- Select “Manually” in the “Configure” location from the drop-down
list.
- In the “IP Address” location, enter the IP Address that you want to
assign to the computer. (see the note on fixed IP Addresses 2-4 above).
- Enter “255.255.255.0” in the “Subnet Mask” location.
- Enter “192.168.1.1” (the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s default IP
Address) in the “Router Address” location.
- Enter the ISP’s IP Address in the “Name Server” location if your ISP
has provided the information.
- Close the window.
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5. Click “Confirm”. TCP/IP is now configured for manual IP Addressing.
6. Configure your Advanced Wireless 11g Router (see 5.3 above).
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Chapter 6: Trouble Shooting
This chapter provides solutions to problems you may encounter during installation and
operation of your Advanced Wireless 11g Router.
Hardware
T: The Power LED is off.
Check that the power cable is properly connected to the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router, the power adapter and the socket.
T: The LAN Link LED is off.
Check that the computer, hub or switch is properly connected to the Advanced
Wireless 11g Router.
Check that the computer’s Ethernet card is properly installed.
Check that the Advanced Wireless 11g Router and the computer are on the same
network segment. If you are not sure, initiate the DHCP function (4-1) and set your
computer to obtain an IP address automatically (3-3).
Check that the computer is using an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.2 ~
192.168.1.254 and is therefore compatible with the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s
default IP address of 192.168.1.1 (3-3). Check also the Subnet Mask is set to
255.255.255.0
T: The DIAG LED stays lit.
The DIAG LED should light up when the device is first powered up to indicate it is
checking for proper operation. After a few seconds, the LED should go off. If it stays
lit, the device is experiencing a problem. Please contact your dealer.
T: Why can’t I configure the Advanced Wireless 11g Router?
First, check whether the Advanced Wireless 11g Router is properly installed or not,
including the LAN and WAN connections, and that all devices are switched on.
Next, check the IP configuration of your PC:
For Windows 95/98 users: run Winipcfg.exe or Winipcfg from Run on the
Start menu. If there are no IP addresses shown, click Release All and then
click Renew All to get the IP addresses.
For Windows NT 4.0 users: run Ipconfig.exe or Ipconfig from Run on the
Start menu and follow the instruction as above.
Ensure that your PC and the Advanced Wireless 11g Router are on the same
network segment. If you are not sure, initiate the DHCP function and set you
PC to obtain an IP address automatically.
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Ensure that your PC is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.1.2 to
192.168.1.254 and thus compatible with the Advanced Wireless 11g Router
default IP address of 192.168.1.1
Finally, use the Ping command in MS-DOS mode to verify the network
connection:
Ping 127.0.0.1 to check the TCP/IP stack of your computer
Ping gateway IP (Default: 192.168.1.1) to check the internal link of network.
Note if you’re not able to view the web configuration screen for the Advanced
Wireless 11g Router, make sure that you remove any proxy setting within your Internet
browser, or remove the dial-up settings within your browser.
T: What can I do if I have forgotten the password for the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router?
You have to reset the Broadband Gateway back to the factory default setting by
pushing the Reset button for longer than 3 seconds. Refer to the user’s manual to
re-configure the settings.
T: I cannot access my ISP’s home page, why?
Some ISPs, such as @Home, require that their host name be specifically configured
into your computer before you can surf their local web pages. If you are unable to
access your ISP’s home page, enter your ISP’s Domain Name into the OnePage Setup
(3-3) to enable all computers in your LAN access to it. If you only want to allow
computers to access these home pages, open the TCP/IP Properties window (2-4) on
these computers, click the “DNS Configuration” tab and enter your ISP’s Domain
Name in the “Domain Name Search Suffix” location.
Client Side (Computers)
T: I can’t browse in the Internet via the Advanced Wireless 11g Router
Check that the LAN Link/ACT LED on the front panel is lit to indicate proper
connection between the computer and the Advanced Wireless 11g Router. Check if
both ends of the network cable are properly connected.
Check that TCP/IP is installed on your computer (2-4).
For Windows 95/98, use a MS-Dos prompt to run “winipcfg” (“Ipconfig” for
Windows NT). Check that the computer’s IP Address is within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254 and the Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. If you are using a
fixed IP address, also check the Default Gateway IP Address and DNS address in
“More”.
Check that the values as stated above are the same in Status Monitor (4-7).
T: I get a time out error when I enter a URL or IP address.
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Check whether other computers work. If they do, ensure the computer’s IP settings are
correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address and DNS) (3-3).
Check the Advanced Wireless 11g Router’s settings are correct (3-3).
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Appendix A: Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the maximum number of IP Addresses the Advanced Wireless 11g Router
can support?
The Advanced Wireless 11g Router can support up to 253 IP Addresses in the range of
192.168.1.2~192.168.1.254.
Q: Where should the Advanced Wireless 11g Router be installed on the network?
In a typical environment, the Advanced Wireless 11g Router should be installed
between the ADSL/Cable modem and your LAN. Connect the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router to the Ethernet port of the ADSL/Cable modem, and connect your PCs to the
RJ45 jack on the LAN side.
Q: Does the Advanced Wireless 11g Router support IPX or AppleTalk?
No. The Advanced Wireless 11g Router was designed to provide a multiple user LAN
with shared Internet access and supports only the TCP/IP Protocol. If your Novell or
Apple system is configured with TCP/IP, the Advanced Wireless 11g Router can
support them.
Q: Does the Advanced Wireless 11g Router support 100Mb Ethernet?
Yes, the Advanced Wireless 11g Router supports both 10Mb & 100Mb Ethernet on the
LAN side.
Q: What is “NAT” and what is it used for?
The Network Address Translation (NAT) Protocol translates multiple IP Addresses on
a private LAN into a single public IP Address that is accessible to the Internet. NAT
not only provides the basis for multiple IP Address sharing but also adds to the LAN’s
security since the multiple IP Addresses of LAN computers are never transmitted
directly to the Internet.
Q: How can Advanced Wireless 11g Router share single user account to multiple
users?
Advanced Wireless 11g Router combines the following technologies to enable this
function.
NAT (Network Address Translation): NAT is a technology which can create a private
network domain behind a public IP. It is usually used as a firewall. It can also be used
when there are not enough IP Address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol): DHCP is a protocol used to assign IP
Address to internal computers automatically. It can save a lot of IP configuration. This
protocol is supported by Windows 95/NT, Mac OS, and many other popular OS.
DNS (Domain name service): DNS is a protocol which translates a Domain Name to
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IP Addresses that Internet host can handle. Addressing systems using Domain name,
like www.yahoo.com, is easier to use than an IP address, such as 204.71.177.70.
Q: What operating systems does Advanced Wireless 11g Router series support?
Advanced Wireless 11g Router uses standard TCP/IP protocol, it can be operated as
long as you have the TCP/IP protocol installed in your operating system (For example:
Windows 9x, Windows NT, Windows 2000, etc.)
Q: Can I use multiple E-mail accounts if I use Advanced Wireless 11g Router?
Yes, you can. Some people think having one Internet account mean that they can only
have one E-mail account. However, E-mail is set by mailbox accounts and is different
to the account you use to connect to your ISP. If you want more E-mail accounts, you
should contact your ISP or you can browse the Internet to apply for a free E-mail
account.
Q: Can Internet users access LAN computers?
Advanced Wireless 11g Router uses NAT to router all in/out packets. All external
users can only see the IP of the Advanced Wireless 11g Router but cannot access LAN
computers. The LAN computers are well protected with the Advanced Wireless 11g
Router’s natural firewall.
Q: When should I use DMZ host?
Enable DMZ host when you want to have unrestricted communication between your
PC and the Internet, for example, playing Internet games (i.e. Ages of Empire) or
having multimedia conferences (i.e. NetMeeting).
Q: Does the Advanced Wireless 11g Router support PPTP of VPN packets pass
through?
Yes. Advanced Wireless 11g Router supports single session PPTP pass through.
Q: Does the Advanced Wireless 11g Router series support IPsec?
Yes. Advanced Wireless 11g Router supports single session IPsec pass through.
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Appendix B: Technical Specifications
Standards Compliance
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T
IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
IEEE 802.11g Wireless
Interface
One 10/100Mbps Ethernet RJ45 port on WAN
Four 10/100Mbps auto-sensing Ethernet RJ-45 ports and one uplink port on LAN
Wireless access point
Management
Web-based UI Management
LED Display
Power / DMZ / DIAG
Enable/Activity for Wireless interface
Link/Activity for both WAN and LAN port(s)
Full Duplex/Collision for WAN and LAN port(s)
100 for WAN and LAN port(s)
Environment
Operation Temperature: 0 ~ 45 degrees C (32 ~ 113 degrees F)
Storage Temperature: -20 ~ 65 degrees C (-4 ~ 149 degrees F)
Humidity: 0 ~ 90% non-condensing
Dimension
150 (L) x 190 (W) x 39 (H) mm
Power
External, DC 5V, 2A
Mounting
Desktop / Wall-mounting
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Appendix C: Glossary
10Base-T / 100Base-T
The adaptation of the Ethernet standard for Local Area Networks (LANs). 10Base-T
uses a twisted pair cable with maximum lengths of 100 meters and transmits data at
10Mbps maximum. 100Base-T is similar, but uses two different twisted pair
configurations and transmits at 100Mbps maximun.
Ad-hoc Network
Also known as the peer-to-peer network, an ad-hoc network allows all PCs
participating in a wireless network and being within range, to communicate with each
other. User’s in the same ad-hoc network can share files, printers, and other network
resources.
Adapter
A device that makes the connection to a network segment, such as Ethernet and
modem cards and adapters.
ADSL
Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line (ADSL), as it’s name indicates, is an
asymmetrical data trasmission technology with higher traffic rate downstream and
lower traffic rate upstream. ADSL technology satisfies the bandwidth requirements of
applications which demand “asymmetric” traffic, such as web surfing, file downloads
and telecommuting.
Bandwidth
The amount of data that can be transmitted in a fixed amount of time.
Browser
A software application used to locate and display Web pages. Examples include
Netscape Navigator and Microsoft Internet Explorer.
BSS
BSS is the acronym of Basic Service Set that consists of a wireless access point and a
group of wireless client PCs.
Communication Protocols
Communication between devices requires they agree on the format in which the data is
to be transmitted, sent and received. The communication protocols are a set of rules
that define the data format.
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Cookie
A Cookie is a piece of data stored on your PC that a web server can retrieve later to
identify your machine. It is normally a text with ID number, but can include other
information.
DHCP
DHCP, short for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, is a protocol for assigning
dynamic IP Addresses to devices on a network. Dynamic Addressing means that a
device can have a different IP Address each time it connects to the network.
Domain Name
A name that identifies one or more IP Addresses. For example, the domain name
microsoft.com represents about a dozen IP Addresses. Domain names are used in
URLs to identify particular Web pages. For example, in the URL
http://www.pcwebopedia.com/index.html, the domain name is pcwebopedia.com.
DoS
DoS is the abbreviation for Denial of Service. This occurs when a computer or
network is overwhelmed to the point that it can no longer function normally. For
example, a hacker may use fake IP addresses to accumulate numerious connections to
flood the server he wants to attack.
DDNS
DDNS is an acronym for Dynamic Domain Name Service. It helps map the domain
name of a host which has a dynamic public IP address to the IP address that is allocated
each time the ISP assigns a new IP address.
DNS
Short for Domain Name Server, DNS translates domain names into IP Addresses and
help us recognize and remember domain names as they are alphabetic in form. The
Internet actually runs on numbered IP Addresses. DNS servers translate domain names
into their respective IP Addresses.
DSSS
Also known as Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum, it is a radio transmission method
that continuously changes frequencies.
Ethernet
One of the most common Local Area Network (LAN) protocols. Ethernet uses a bus
topology which supports a data transfer rate of 10 Mbps.
ESS
ESS is an acronym for Extend Service Set that consists of several BSS’s.
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Firewall
A security system used to enforce an access control policy between an organisation’s
networks and the Internet.
IEEE
Short for Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an organization best known
for developing standards for the computer and electronics industry.
Internet
A global network connecting millions of computers for the exchange of data, news and
opinions.
Intranet
A network based on the TCP/IP Protocol (an internet) belonging to an organization,
and accessible only by that organization's members, employees, or others with
authorization.
Infrastructure Network
Unlike “Aad-hoc” network, where users on a wireless LAN send data to each other
directly, users’ on an “Infrastructure” network send data to the other point through a
dedicated access point. Additionally, the access point enables users on a wireless LAN
to access an existing wired network to take advantage of sharing the wired networks
resources, such as files, printers, and Internet access.
IP Address
An identifier for a computer or device on a TCP/IP network. Networks using the
TCP/IP Protocol route messages based on the IP Address of the destination. The
format of an IP address is a 32-bit numeric address written as four numbers separated
by periods. Each number can be from zero to 255.
IPSec
Internet Protocol Security is a security standard for network transmission. It provides
authentication and packet encryption over the Internet.
ISP
Short for Internet Service Provider, a company that provides access to the Internet,
usually for a monthly fee. The ISP provides a software package, username, password
and access phone number allowing users to log on to the Internet, browse the World
Wide Web and send and receive e-mail.
Local Area Network (LAN)
A computer network that spans a relatively small area. Most LANs are confined to a
single building or group of buildings. However, one LAN can be connected to other
LANs over any distance via telephone lines and radio waves. A system of LANs
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connected in this way is called a wide area network (WAN)
MAC Address
Short for Media Access Control Address and in a hardware address that uniquely
identifies each node of a network.
NAT
Short for Network Address Translation, a routing protocol that allows global IP
Addresses to be translated into multiple private IP Addresses for use on internal LAN
networks. The explosion in the use of the Internet has created a critical problem for the
Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) which is in charge of assigning IP
Addresses to Internet users, ISPs etc.. NAT is a technology that has been introduced to
help maximize the utilization of assigned IAN and global IP Addresses.
Network Protocol
Network protocols encapsulate and forward data packets from one interface to another.
PAP/CHAP ISP
Short for Password Authentication Protocol and Challenge Handshake Authentication
Protocol. Most ISPs use either one for user identification. If your ISP doesn’t support
these two protocols, contact your ISP for an authentication script.
PPP
Short for Point-to-Point Protocol, a communications protocol for transmitting
information over standard telephone lines between devices from different
manufacturers.
PPPoE
Short for PPP over Ethernet, relying on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and
the Point-to-Point Protocol. It’s a communications protocol for transmitting
information between devices from different manufacturers over an Ethernet.
PPTP
Short for Point to Point Tunneling Protocol, PPTP encapsulates the packet for
transmission over the Internet. It is similar to creating a private “tunnel” over a large
public network and has almost equal security to a private network without actually
leasing a private line.
Protocol
An agreed format for transmitting, sending and receiving data between two devices.
Roaming
The ability for a wireless device moving from one access point’s range to another
without losing the connection.
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Router
An Internet device that routes requests for information to other routers until the
information’s location is found and the data can be transmitted back to the origin of the
request.
SPI
SPI is an acronym for Stateful Packet Inspection. The SPI engine examines not just the
headers of the packet, but also the packet contents, it can then determine more about
the packet than just its source and destination information. Moreover, stateful
inspection firewalls also close off ports until a connection to the specific port is
requested.
TCP/IP
Short for Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol, the suite of
communications protocols that enable hosts on the Internet to connect and exchange
streams of data.
VPN
VPN is an acronym for Virtual Private Network. Via access control and encryption,
VPN brings the same security to data transmission through the Internet as if it being
transmitted through a private network. It not only takes advantage of economies of
scale but also ensures high level security while the packet is sent over the large public
network.
Wide Area Network (WAN)
A system of LANs being connected by telephone lines and radio waves. Although
someWANs may be privately owned, they are usually considered a means of public
access.
WEP
An acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy. It is an encryption mechanism used to
protect your wireless data communications. WEP uses a combination of 64-bit/128-bit
keys to encrypt data that is transmitted between all points in a wireless network to
insure data security. It is described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
FCC CAUTION
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
2. Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
.