GemTek Technology WRTB283N Dual band Router User Manual WRTB 283N Manual

Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. Dual band Router WRTB 283N Manual

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User Manual for WRTB-283N
Preface Gemtek reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes in the content hereof without obligation to notify any person or organization of such revisions or changes. Manual Revisions Revision 1.0 Date March 15, 2013 • Initial release Description Trademarks Gemtek and the Gemtek logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gemtek Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Copyright © 2013 by Gemtek Inc. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without prior expressed written permission from Gemtek Inc.
Product Overview WRTB-283N Ethernet Cable Power Adapter CD-ROM with Manual and Setup Wizard If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the WRTB-283N will cause damage and void the warranty.
System Requirements • An Ethernet-based Cable or DSL modem Network Requirements Web-based Configuration Utility Requirements CD Installation Wizard Requirements • IEEE 802.11n or 802.11g wireless clients • IEEE 802.11a wireless clients • 10/100/1000 Ethernet Computer with the following: • Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating system • An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements: • Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher • Chrome 2.0 or higher • Firefox 3.0 or higher • Safari 3.0 or higher (with Java 1.3.1 or higher) Windows® Users: Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed. Visit www.java.com to download the latest version. Computer with the following: • Windows® 7, Vista®, or XP with Service Pack 2 • An installed Ethernet adapter • CD-ROM drive
TOTAL PERFORMANCE Introduction Combines award winning router features and 802.11a/n/g wireless technology to provide the best wireless performance. TOTAL SECURITY The most complete set of security features including Active Firewall and WPA2™ to protect your network against outside intruders. TOTAL COVERAGE Provides greater wireless signal rates even at farther distances for best-in-class Whole Home Coverage. ULTIMATE PERFORMANCE The Gemtek WRTB-283N is a 802.11n/802.11a compliant device that delivers real world performance of up to 13x faster than an 802.11g wireless connection (also faster than a 100Mbps wired Ethernet connection). Create a secure wireless network to share photos, files, music, video, printers, and network storage throughout your home. Connect the WRTB-283N to a cable or DSL modem and share your high-speed Internet access with everyone on the network. In addition, this Router includes a Quality of Service (QoS) engine that keeps digital phone calls (VoIP) and online gaming smooth and responsive, providing a better Internet experience. EXTENDED WHOLE HOME COVERAGE This high performance router provides superior Whole Home Coverage while reducing dead spots. The WRTB-283N is designed for use in bigger homes and for users who demand higher performance networking. Add a notebook or desktop adapter and stay connected to your network from virtually anywhere in your home. TOTAL NETWORK SECURITY The WRTB-283N supports all of the latest wireless security features to prevent unauthorized access, be it from over the wireless network or from the Internet. Support for WPA standards ensure that you’ll be able to use the best possible encryption method, regardless of your client devices. In addition, this WRTB-283N utilizes dual active firewalls (SPI and NAT) to prevent potential attacks from across the Internet. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput wil vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
Features • FasterWirelessNetworking - The WRTB-283N provides up to 900Mbps* wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. This capability allows users to participate in real-time activities online, such as video streaming, online gaming, and real-time audio. The performance of this 802.11n wireless router gives you the freedom of wireless networking at speeds 13x faster than 802.11g. • Compatiblewith802.11a/gDevices - The WRTB-283N is still fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11g and 802.11a standards, so it can connect with existing 802.11g and 802.11a PCI, USB, and Cardbus adapters. • AdvancedFirewallFeatures - The Web-based user interface displays a number of advanced network management features including: • Content Filtering - Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address, URL, and/or Domain Name. • Filter Scheduling - These filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes. • SecureMultiple/ConcurrentSessions - The WRTB-283N can pass through VPN sessions. It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions, so users behind the WRTB-283N can securely access corporate networks. • User-friendlySetupWizard - Through its easy-to-use Web-based user interface, the WRTB-283N lets you control what information is accessible to those on the wireless network, whether from the Internet or from your company’s server. Configure your router to your specific settings within minutes. * Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11a, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. Environmental conditions will adversely affect wireless signal range.
• FastandGuaranteeWirelessStreamingforVideoQuality-Whether set-top box or gaming console streaming media directly from the Internet, a NAS or PC, these devices share in common the need to connect with a router in order to communicate and establish the wireless media stream. The WRTB-283N offers stability, fast wireless, and guaranteed performance for media streaming using the newest streaming engine technology. • StorageforPhotosandStreamingMusic/Video-A compact SD Card can be placed inside this router to act as network storage. Without any cumbersome cables or protruding antennas, you can wirelessly share this disk space among family members, stream stored music and video to media players attached to stereo systems or TV, and provide remote access to your personal documents from the Internet. • ShareMultifunctionPrintersandDirectConnectiontoUSBStorage-Through the SharePort™ Plus Utility, you can connect multifunction printers to the USB ports to share printing and scanning functions among family members. • OtherFeaturesInclude- • Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Push Button • UPnP Support • HD Fuel™ for smooth video streaming and online gaming • Gemtek Green™ • Wi-PnP for easy wireless setup (required USB thumb drive) • Supports IPv6 • True Gigabit Routing Connectivity
Hardware overview 1. Internet Port : The auto MDI/MDIX Internet port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the cable or DSL modem. 2. LAN Ports(1-4) : Connect Ethernet dvices such as computers, switches, and hubs. 3. USB : Connect a USB1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 flash drive to configure the wireless settings using WCN. 4. Rest : Press and hold the reset button to restore the router to its original factory settings. 5. Power Receptor : DC power input 6. Power Switch : Power ON/OFF switch 1 2 3 4 5 6
Power LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply. LAN LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the LAN WAN LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the WAN USB LED: A solid light indicates a proper connection to the USB
Installation This section will walk you through the installation process. Placement of the router is very important. Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet, cabinet, or in the attic or garage. Before you Begin Please configure the router with the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. Also, you can only use the Ethernet port on your modem. If you were using the USB connection before using the router, then you must turn off your modem, disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router, and then turn the modem back on. In some cases, you may need to call your ISP to change connection types (USB to Ethernet). If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE, make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet, Broadjump, or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able to connect to the Internet.
Wireless Installation Considerations The Gemtek wireless router lets you access your network using a wireless connection from virtually anywhere within the operating range of your wireless network. Keep in mind that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1. Keep the number of wal s and ceilings between the Gemtek router and other network devices to a minimum - each wal or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. 2. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 3. Building Materials make a difference. A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position access points, wireless routers, and computers so that the signal passes through drywal or open doorways. Materials and objects such as glass, steel, metal, walls with insulation, water (fish tanks), mirrors, file cabinets, brick, and concrete will degrade your wireless signal. 4. Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 5. If you are using 2.4GHz cordless phones or X-10 (wireless products such as ceiling fans, lights, and home security systems), your wireless connection may degrade dramatically or drop completely. Make sure your 2.4GHz phone base is as far away from your wireless devices as possible. The base transmits a signal even if the phone in not in use.
Getting Started The WRTB-283N includes a Quick Router Setup Wizard CD. Follow the simple steps below to run the Setup Wizard to guide you quickly through the installation process. Insert the QuickRouterSetupWizardCD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows® XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems. If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer, go to Start > Run. In the run box type “D:\autorun.exe” (where D: represents the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive). Note: It is recommended to write down the SSID and Security Key, followed by the login password on the provided CD holder.
Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new Gemtek wireless router using the web-based configuration utility. Web-based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router (192.168.1.1). Key in Username/Password as : admin/admin And you could go into the setting page.
Setup Wizard Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard to quickly configure your router. Skip to the next page. If you want to enter your settings without running the wizard, click Manual Configuration And skip to page 15. Click Next to continue. Create a new password and then click Next to continue. Select your time zone from the drop-down menu and then click Next to continue. Select the type of wireless connection you use and then click Next to continue.
Select the type of internet connection you use and then click Next to continue. If you selected Dynamic, you may need to enter the MAC address of the computer that was last connected directly to your modem. If you are currently using that computer, click Clone Your PC’s MAC Address and then click Next to continue. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed. Click Connect to save your settings. Once the router is finished rebooting, click Continue. Please allow 1-2 minutes to connect.
Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection. It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet.
Manual Configuration Dynamic (Cable) My Internet Select Dynamic IP (DHCP) to obtain IP Address information automatically Connection: from your ISP. Select this option if your ISP does not give you any IP numbers to use. This option is commonly used for cable modem services such as Comcast and Cox. Host Name: The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. Leave blank if you are not sure. DNS Servers: Enter the Primary and secondary DNS server IP addresses assigned by your ISP. These addresses are usually obtained automatically from your ISP. Leave blank if you did not specifically receive these from your ISP. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Internet Setup PPPoE (DSL) Choose PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer. The software is no longer needed and will not work through a router. My Internet Select PPPoE(Username/Password) from the drop-down menu. Connection: Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name. Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPPoE only). DNS Addresses: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
PPTP Choose PPTP (Point-to-Point-Tunneling Protocol ) if your ISP uses a PPTP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. PPTP IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPTP only). PPTP Subnet Mask: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static PPTP only). PPTP Gateway: Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. PPTP Server IP: Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). Username: Enter your PPTP username. Password: Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box. Reconnect Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: The DNS server information will be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
L2TP Choose L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol) if your ISP uses a L2TP connection. Your ISP will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically used for DSL services. Address Mode: L2TP IP Address: L2TP Subnet Mask: L2TP Gateway: L2TP Server IP: Username: Password: Reconnect Mode: Maximum Idle Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. Enter the L2TP IP address supplied by your ISP (Static only). Enter the Subnet Mask supplied by your ISP (Static only). Enter the Gateway IP Address provided by your ISP. Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP (optional). Enter your L2TP username. Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box. Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. Time: To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. DNS Servers: MTU: Clone MAC Address: Enter the Primary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses (Static L2TP only). Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1400 is the default MTU. The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Static (assigned by ISP) Select Static IP Address if all the Internet port’s IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS address(es) provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format. IP Address: Enter the IP address assigned by your ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask assigned by your ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the Gateway assigned by your ISP. DNS Servers: The DNS server information wil be supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.) MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1500 is the default MTU. MAC Address: The default MAC Address is set to the Internet port’s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. You can use the Clone Your PC’s MAC Address button to replace the Internet port’s MAC address with the MAC address of your Ethernet card.
Wireless Settings If you want to add your wireless clients to your router using WPS, click Add Wireless Device with WPS and skip to page 75. If you want to configure your wireless settings manual y, click Manual Wireless Connection Setup and skip to the next page.
802.11n/g (2.4GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Schedule: Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled. The schedule may be set to Always. Any schedule you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Click Add New to create a new schedule. Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name Network Name: using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. 802.11 Mode: Select one of the following: 802.11g Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g. Mixed 802.11n and 802.11g - Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11g wireless clients. 802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the WRTB-283N to choose Channel Scan: the channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the WRTB-283N. By default the channel is set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless Channel: network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. Rate: Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto20/40- This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the WRTB-283N. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the WRTB-283N will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your WRTB-283N in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 85 for more information regarding wireless security.
802.11n/g (5GHz) Enable Wireless: Check the box to enable the wireless function. If you do not want to use wireless, uncheck the box to disable all the wireless functions. Schedule: Select the time frame that you would like your wireless network enabled. The schedule may be set to Always. Any schedule you create will be available in the drop-down menu. Click Add New to create a new schedule. Wireless Service Set Identifier (SSID) is the name of your wireless network. Create a name Network Name: using up to 32 characters. The SSID is case-sensitive. 802.11 Mode: Select one of the following: 802.11a Only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11a. Mixed 802.11n and 802.11a - Select if you are using both 802.11n and 802.11a wireless clients. 802.11n Only - Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. Enable Auto The Auto Channel Scan setting can be selected to allow the WRTB-283N to choose the Channel Scan: channel with the least amount of interference. Wireless Indicates the channel setting for the WRTB-283N. By default the channels set to 6. The Channel can be changed to fit the channel setting for an existing wireless Channel: network or to customize the wireless network. If you enable Auto Channel Scan, this option will be greyed out. Transmission Select the transmit rate. It is strongly suggested to select Best (Auto) for best performance. Rate: Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. Visibility Status: Select Invisible if you do not want the SSID of your wireless network to be broadcasted by the WRTB-283N. If Invisible is selected, the SSID of the WRTB-283N will not be seen by Site Survey utilities so your wireless clients will have to know the SSID of your WRTB-283N in order to connect to it. Wireless Security: Refer to page 85 for more information regarding wireless security.
Network Settings This section will allow you to change the local network settings of the router and to configure the DHCP settings. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. If you change the IP address, once you click Apply, you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The WRTB-283N has a built-in DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP Address Automatically.” When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the WRTB-283N. The DHCP Server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool. Enable DHCP Check this box to enable the DHCP server on your router. Uncheck Server: to disable this function. DHCP IP Address Enter the starting and ending IP addresses for the DHCP server’s Range: IP assignment. Note: If you statically (manually) assign IP addresses to your computers or devices, make sure the IP addresses are outside of this range or you may have an IP conflict. DHCP Lease Time: The length of time for the IP address lease. Enter the Lease time in minutes.
IPv6 Internet Connection Click IPv6 Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin. Skip to page 29. If you want to configure your IPv6 Internet Connection manual y, click Manual IPv6 Internet Connection Setup and skip to the next page.
IPv6 Manual Setup There are several connection types to choose from: Auto Detection, Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration (SLAAC/DHCPv6), PPPoE, IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel, 6to4, 6rd, and Link-local. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet Service Provider. Note: If using the PPPoE option, you will need to ensure that any PPPoE client software on your computers has been removed or disabled. Auto Detection Select Auto Detection to have the router detect and automatically configure your IPv6 setting from your ISP.
Static IPv6 (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. WAN IPv6 Address Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Static IPv6 (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select Static IPv6 from the drop-down menu. WAN IPv6 Address Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet Settings: provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes).
Autoconfiguration (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select Autoconfiguration(Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Autoconfiguration (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select Autoconfiguration(Stateless/DHCPv6) from the drop-down menu. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime:
PPPoE (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. PPPoE: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Address Mode: Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. IP Address: Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). User Name: Enter your PPPoE user name. Password: Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Service Name: Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Reconnection Mode: Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Maximum Idle Time: Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. IPv6 DNS Settings: Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature.
Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
My IPv6 Connection: Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu. PPPoE (Stateless) PPPoE: Address Mode: IP Address: User Name: Password: Service Name: Reconnection Mode: Maximum Idle Time: MTU: IPv6 DNS Settings: Primary/Secondary DNS Address: LAN IPv6 Address: LAN Link-Local Address: Enter the PPPoE account settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server addresses. In most cases, select Dynamic. Enter the IP address (Static PPPoE only). Enter your PPPoE user name. Enter your PPPoE password and then retype the password in the next box. Enter the ISP Service Name (optional). Select either Always-on, On-Demand, or Manual. Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. To disable this feature, enable Auto-reconnect. Maximum Transmission Unit - you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP. 1492 is the default MTU. Select either Obtain DNS server address automatically or Use the following DNS Address. Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address.
Enable Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Router Advertisement Lifetime: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu. IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Address: Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Select Stateful (DHCPv6). Type: IPv6 Address Range Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. Pv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes).
IPv6 in IPv4 Tunneling (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel from the drop-down menu. IPv6 in IPv4 Tunnel Enter the settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Settings: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateful) My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. 6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration: Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). IPv6 Address Range Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your Start: local computers. IPv6 Address Range Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your End: local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
6 to 4 Tunneling (Stateless) My IPv6 Connection: Select 6 to 4 from the drop-down menu. 6 to 4 Settings: Enter the IPv6 settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). Primary/Secondary DNS Enter the primary and secondary DNS server addresses. Address: LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC + RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in minutes). Lifetime:
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6rd from the drop-down menu. 6rd (Stateless) 6RD Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select either SLAAC+ RDNSS or SLAAC + Stateless DHCPv6. Router Advertisement Enter the Router Advertisement Lifetime (in Lifetime: minutes).
My IPv6 Connection: Select 6rd from the drop-down menu. 6rd (Stateful) 6RD Address Settings: Enter the address settings supplied by your Internet provider (ISP). LAN IPv6 Address: Enter the LAN (local) IPv6 address for the router. LAN Link-Local Address: Displays the Router’s LAN Link-Local Address. Enable Autoconfiguration: Check to enable the Autoconfiguration feature. Autoconfiguration Type: Select Stateful (DHCPv6). IPv6 Address Range Start: Enter the start IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Range End: Enter the end IPv6 Address for the DHCPv6 range for your local computers. IPv6 Address Lifetime: Enter the IPv6 Address Lifetime (in minutes).
Link-Local Connectivity My IPv6 Connection: Select Link-Local Only from the drop-down menu. LAN IPv6 Address Displays the IPv6 address of the router. Settings:
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Port Forwarding This will allow you to open a single port or a range of ports. Name: Enter a name for the rule or select an application from the drop-down menu. Select an application and click << to populate the fields. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to. If your computer is receiving an IP address automatically from the router (DHCP), you computer will be listed in the“Computer Name” drop-down menu. Select your computer and click <<. TCP/UDP: Enter the TCP and/or UDP port or ports that you want to open. You can enter a single port or a range of ports. Separate ports with a common. Example: 24,1009,3000-4000 Inbound Filter: Select Allow All (most common) or a created Inbound filter. You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced > Inbound Filter page. Schedule: The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule wil be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which wil al ow the particular service to always be enabled. You can create your own times in the Tools > Schedules section.
Firewall Settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world. The Gemtek WRTB-283N offers a firewall type functionality. The SPI feature helps prevent cyber attacks. Sometimes you may want a computer exposed to the outside world for certain types of applications. If you choose to expose a computer, you cam enable DMZ. DMZ is short for Demilitarized Zone. This option will expose the chosen computer completely to the outside world. Enable SPI: SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. NAT Endpoint Select one of the following for TCP and UDP ports: Filtering: Endpoint Independent - Any incoming traffic sent to an open port will be forwarded to the application that opened the port. The port will close if idle for 5 minutes. Address Restricted - Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the outgoing connection. Address + Port Restriction - Incoming traffic must match the IP address and port of the outgoing connection. Enable DMZ Host: If an application has trouble working from behind the router, you can expose one computer to the Internet and run the application on that computer. Note: Placing a computer in the DMZ may expose that computer to a variety of security risks. Use of this option is only recommended as a last resort. IP Address: Specify the IP address of the computer on the LAN that you want to have unrestricted Internet communication. If this computer obtains it’s IP address automatical y using DHCP, be sure to make a static reservation on the Basic > DHCP page so that the IP address of the DMZ machine does not change.
Application Level Gateway Configuration Here you can enable or disable ALG’s. Some protocols and applications require special handling of the IP payload to make them work with network address translation (NAT). Each ALG provides special handling for a specific protocol or application. A number of ALGs for common applications are enabled by default. PPTP: Allows multiple machines on the LAN to connect to their corporate network using PPTP protocol. IPSEC (VPN): Al ows multiple VPN clients to connect to their corporate network using IPSec. Some VPN clients support traversal of IPSec through NAT. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such VPN clients. If you are having trouble connecting with your corporate network, try turning this ALG off. Please check with the system adminstrator of your corporate network whether your VPN client supports NAT traversal. RTSP: Allows applications that use Real Time Streaming Protocol to receive streaming media from the internet. QuickTime and Real Player are some of the common applications using this protocol. SIP: Allows devices and applications using VoIP (Voice over IP) to communicate across NAT. Some VoIP applications and devices have the ability to discover NAT devices and work around them. This ALG may interfere with the operation of such devices. If you are having trouble making VoIP calls, try turning this ALG off.
Routing The Routing option is an advanced method of customizing specific routes of data through your network. Destination IP: Enter the IP address of packets that will take this route. Netmask: Enter the netmask of the route, please note that the octets must match your destination IP address. Gateway: Enter your next hop gateway to be taken if this route is used. Metric: The route metric is a value from 1 to 16 that indicates the cost of using this route. A value 1 is the lowest cost and 15 is the highest cost. Interface: Select the interface that the IP packet must use to transit out of the router when this route is used.
Advanced Wireless Settings Transmit Power: Set the transmit power of the antennas. Beacon Period: Beacons are packets sent by a Router to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a value. 100 is the default setting and is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If inconsistent data flow is a problem, only a minor modification should be made. Fragmentation The fragmentation threshold, which is specified in bytes, Threshold: determines whether packets will be fragmented. Packets exceeding the 2346 byte setting will be fragmented before transmission. 2346 is the default setting. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) 3 is the default setting. A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. WMM Function: WMM is QoS for your wireless network. This will improve the quality of video and voice applications for your wireless clients. Short GI: Check this box to reduce the guard interval time therefore increasing the data capacity. However, it’s less reliable and may create higher data loss.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) System is a simplified method for securing your wireless network during the “Initial setup” as well as the “Add New Device” processes. The Wi-Fi Al iance (WFA) has certified it across different products as wel as manufactures. The process is just as easy, as depressing a button for the Push-Button Method or correctly entering the 8-digit code for the Pin-Code Method. The time reduction in setup and ease of use are quite beneficial, while the highest wireless Security setting of WPA2 is automatically used. Enable: Enable the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature. Lock Wireless Locking the wireless security settings prevents the settings from Security Settings: being changed by the Wi-Fi Protected Setup feature of the router. Devices can still be added to the network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup. However, the settings of the network wil not change once this option is checked. PIN Settings: A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator (“admin” account) can change or reset the PIN. Current PIN: Shows the current value of the router’s PIN. Reset PIN to Restore the default PIN of the router. Default: Generate New PIN: Create a random number that is a valid PIN. This becomes the router’s PIN. You can then copy this PIN to the user interface of the registrar. This Wizard helps you add wireless devices to the wireless network. Add Wireless The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through manual configuration, prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you Station: to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network. There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. A “registrar” controls access to the wireless network. A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well. Add Wireless Start the wizard. Device Wizard:
IPv6 Routing This page allows you to specify custom routes that determine how data is moved around your network.
SysLog The Broadband Router keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the Router. You may send these logs to a SysLog server on your network. Enable Logging to Check this box to send the router logs to a SysLog Server. SysLog Server: SysLog Server IP The address of the SysLog server that wil be used to send Address: the logs. You may also select your computer from the drop-down menu (only if receiving an IP address from the router via DHCP).
System Settings Save Settings to Use this option to save the current router configuration Local Hard Drive: settings to a file on the hard disk of the computer you are using. First, click the Save button. You will then see a file dialog, where you can select a location and file name for the settings. Load Settings Use this option to load previously saved router configuration from Local Hard settings. First, click the Browse button to locate a previously Drive: saved configuration file and then click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router. Restore to Factory This option will restore all configuration settings back to Default Settings: the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory. Any settings that have not been saved will be lost, including any rules that you have created. If you want to save the current router configuration settings, use the Save button above. Reboot Device: Click to reboot the router.
Update Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update. Please check the Gemtek support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com. You can download firmware upgrades to your hard drive from the Gemtek support site. Firmware Upgrade: Click on Check Now to find out if there is an updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Browse: After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Upload to complete the firmware upgrade.
DDNS The DDNS feature al ows you to host a server (Web, FTP, Game Server, etc…) using a domain name that you have purchased (www.whateveryournameis. com) with your dynamically assigned IP address. Most broadband Internet Service Providers assign dynamic (changing) IP addresses. Using a DDNS service provider, your friends can enter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is. DDNS: Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address. Check the box to enable DDNS. Server Address: Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu. Host Name: Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service provider. Username or Key: Enter the Username for your DDNS account. Password or Key: Enter the Password for your DDNS account. Timeout: Enter a time (in hours).
Name: Enter a name for your new schedule. Schedules Days: Select a day, a range of days, or All Week to include every day. Time: Check All Day - 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule. Save: Click Save to save your schedule. You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect. Schedule Rules List: The list of schedules will be listed here. Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule.
Device Information This page displays the current information for the WRTB-283N. It will display the LAN, WAN (Internet), and Wireless information. If your Internet connection is set up for a Dynamic IP address then a Release button and a Renew button wil be displayed. Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP. If your Internet connection is set up for PPPoE, a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed. Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection. General: Displays the router’s time and firmware version. WAN: Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings for the router. LAN: Displays the MAC address and the private (local) IP settings for the router. Wireless LAN: Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID and Channel. LAN Computers: Displays computers and devices that are connected to the router via Ethernet and that are receiving an IP address assigned by the router (DHCP). IGMP Multicast Displays the Multicast Group IP Address. Memberships:
Stats The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the WRTB-283N on both the Internet and the LAN ports. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted.
Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients. This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients.
The IPv6 table displays a list of current IPv6 connections. IPv6
Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The WRTB-283N offers the following types of security: • WPA2™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA™ (Wi-Fi Protected Access) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) • WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been tampered with. WPA2 is based on 802.11i and uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) instead of TKIP. • User authentication, which is generally missing in WEP, through the extensible authentication protocol (EAP). WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer’s hardware-specific MAC address, which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen. EAP is built on a more secure public-key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network. WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection. The key is an alpha-numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long. The password can include symbols (!?*&_) and spaces. This key must be the exact same key entered on your wireless router or access point. WPA/WPA2 incorporates user authentication through the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network.
Wi-PnP Wireless Setup Wi-PnP allows you to copy your wireless settings from your router to a USB flash drive and use to automatically configure the wireless settings on your Windows® computers. Follow the steps below: 1. Plug in USB Flash Drive in USB port on the back of the router. 2. Press and hold the WPS button (located on the front of the router) for 5 seconds. The power LED will blink. 3. Wait 10 seconds and unplug the USB Flash Drive from the router. 4. Plug the USB Flash Drive in a Windows-Based computer. 5. The window below will automatically appear. Double-click Connect to a wireless network.
6. Click Yes to add the current computer to your wireless network. 7. Click OK to finish adding your computer to your wireless network. Repeat step 4-7 to add additional computers to your wireless network.
Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard, click on Setup at the top and then click Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard. Click Next to continue.
The following screen will show you your Pre-Shared Key to enter on your wireless clients. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard. If you selected WPA-Enterprise, the RADIUS information will be displayed. Click Save to finish the Security Wizard.
Section 4 - Security Configure WPA-Personal (PSK) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Personal. 3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2. 4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 5. Next to Pre-Shared Key, enter a key (passphrase). The key is entered as a pass-phrase in ASCII format at both ends of the wireless connection. The pass-phrase must be between 8-63 characters. 6. Click Save Settings to save your settings. If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter, you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA-PSK on your adapter and enter the same passphrase as you did on the router.
Configure WPA-Enterprise (RADIUS) It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router before your wireless network adapters. Please establish wireless connectivity before enabling encryption. Your wireless signal may degrade when enabling encryption due to the added overhead. 1. Log into the web-based configuration by opening a web browser and entering the IP address of the router (192.168.0.1). Click on Setup and then click Wireless Settings on the left side. 2. Next to Security Mode, select WPA-Enterprise. 3. Next to WPA Mode, select Auto, WPA2 Only, or WPA Only. Use Auto if you have wireless clients using both WPA and WPA2. 4. Next to Group Key Update Interval, enter the amount of time before the group key used for broadcast and multicast data is changed (3600 is default). 5. Next to Authentication Timeout, enter the amount of time before a client is required to re-authenticate (60 minutes is default). 6. Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. 7. Next to RADIUS Server Port, enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server. 1812 is the default port. 8. Next to RADIUS Server Shared Secret, enter the security key. 9. If the MAC Address Authentication box is selected then the user will need to connect from the same computer whenever logging into the wireless network.
10. Click Advanced to enter settings for a secondary RADIUS Server. 11. Click Apply Settings to save your settings.
Using Windows® 7 and WPS for Wireless Configuration The following steps allow you to configure your WRTB-283N wireless network settings using Windows® 7 through WPS. 1. Click the Start button and select Computer from the Start menu. 2. Click the Network option. l
3. Double-click the WRTB-283N router. 4. Input the WPS PIN number (displayed in the Advanced > Wi-Fi Protected Setup section in the Router’s Web UI) and click Next. WRTB-283N
5. Type a name for your wireless network. 6. To configure advanced settings, click the Click Next to continue. icon.
Section 4 - Security Connect to a Wireless Network Using Windows® 7 It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Click on the wireless icon in your system tray (lower-right corner). 2. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area.
3. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check your TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information. 4. The following window appears while your computer tries to connect to the router.
5. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Ok. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Using Windows Vista® Windows Vista users may use the built-in wireless utility. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows® 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows Vista utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner next to the time). Select Connect to a network. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
Configure Wireless Security It is recommended to enable wireless security (WPA/WPA2) on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows Vista® Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner of screen). Select Connect to a network. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.
3. Enter the same security key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the security settings are correct. The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.
Using Windows® XP Windows XP users may use the built-in wireless utility (Zero Configuration Utility). The following instructions are for Service Pack 2 users. If you are using another company’s utility or Windows 2000, please refer to the user manual of your wireless adapter for help with connecting to a wireless network. Most utilities will have a “site survey” option similar to the Windows XP utility as seen below. If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble, click on the center of the bubble to access the utility. or Right-click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower right corner next to the time). Select View Available Wireless Networks. The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area. Click on a network (displayed using the SSID) and click the Connect button. If you get a good signal but cannot access the Internet, check you TCP/IP settings for your wireless adapter. Refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual for more information.
Configure WPA-PSK It is recommended to enable encryption on your wireless router or access point before configuring your wireless adapter. If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the passphrase being used. 1. Open the Windows® XP Wireless Utility by right-clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Select View Available Wireless Networks. 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect.
3. The Wireless Network Connection box will appear. Enter the WPA-PSK passphrase and click Connect. It may take 20-30 seconds to connect to the wireless network. If the connection fails, please verify that the WPA-PSK settings are correct. The WPA-PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router.

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