LINKSYS M10V2 Wireless-N Broadband Router User Manual M10 user guide rev

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-N Broadband Router M10 user guide rev

Contents

Manual Part 2

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Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration
After setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located
on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more
technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include
Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change
some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify
settings using the browser-based utility.
WARNING: Modifying some settings in the
browser-based utility may disable settings
you’ve already applied using the Easy Setup Key.
This chapter describes each web page of the utility and
the key functions on each page. You can access the utility
via a web browser on a computer connected to the Valet.
The browser-based utility has the following main tabs:
•Setup
•Wireless
•Security
•Access Restrictions
•Applications & Gaming
•Administration
•Status
Additional sub tabs become available after you click one
of the main tabs.
How to Access the Browser-Based Utility
To access the browser-based utility, launch the web
browser on your computer, and enter the IP address of
the Valet in the Address field. The default IP address of the
Valet is 192.168.1.1
http://192.168.1.1
Then, press Enter.
A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see
a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then
enter the password created during the setup software. (If
you did not run the setup software, then use the default
password, admin. You can set a new password on the
Administration > Management screen (refer to , page 31.)
Click OK to continue.
Windows 7 Login Screen
NOTE: You can also access the browser-based
utility through the Cisco Connect
software. For more information, refer to
Valet Settings, page 11.
Setup > Basic Setup
The first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen.
This screen allows you to change the language of the
text displayed in the browser-based utility, configure
the Internet connection settings, configure the network
settings, and select time zone settings.
Setup > Basic Setup
Language
The Language section allows you to change the language
of the text displayed in the browser-based utility.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Valet to your
Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained through your Internet Sevice Provider (ISP).
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Internet Connection Type
Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides
from the drop-down menu. These are the available types:
•Automatic Configuration - DHCP
•Static IP
•PPPoE
•PPTP
•L2TP
•Telstra Cable
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic
Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP
supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or
if you connect using a dynamic IP address.
Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
If you are required to use a permanent IP address to
connect to the Internet, select Static IP.
Internet Connection Type > Static IP
Internet IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, when
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by
users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will
provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP
address of the ISP server.
DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS
(Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol
over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are
connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with
your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have
to enable PPPoE.
Internet Connection Type > PPPoE
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service
Name.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle
Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically
reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt
to access the Internet again. To use this option, select
Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter
the number of minutes you want to elapse before your
Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time
is 5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If
you are disconnected, your connection will automatically
be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In
the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the
Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period is
30 seconds.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that
applies to connections in Europe only.
Internet Connection Type > PPTP
If your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through
a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address
Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP
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address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an
IP Address. Then configure the following:
•Specify an IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, as
seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with
the IP address you need to specify here.
•Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen
by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
•Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the
IP address of the ISP server.
•DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one
DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.
PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with
the IP address of the PPTP server.
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle
Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically
reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt
to access the Internet again. To use this option, select
Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the
number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your
Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time
is 5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If
you are disconnected, your connection will automatically
be reestablished.
To use this option, select Keep Alive.
In
the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the
Internet connection checked on.
The default value is 30
seconds.
L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.
Internet Connection Type > L2TP
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you
need to specify here.
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle
Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically
reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt
to access the Internet again. To use this option, select
Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the
number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your
Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time
is 5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option,
the Valet will periodically check your Internet
connection. If you are disconnected, then the Valet
will automatically re-establish your connection. To
use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period
field, you specify how often you want the Internet
connection checked on. The default Redial Period is
30 seconds.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in
Australia only.
Internet Connection Type > Telstra Cable
Server IP Address This is the IP address of the Heartbeat
Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you
need to specify here.
Username and Password Enter the Username and
Password provided by your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure
the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle
Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically
reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt
to access the Internet again. To use this option, select
Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the
number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your
Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time
is 5 minutes.
Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the
Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If
you are disconnected, your connection will automatically
be reestablished.
To use this option, select Keep Alive.
In
the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the
Internet connection checked on.
The default value is 30
seconds.
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Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify
these settings with your ISP before making any changes.
Optional Settings
Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to
supply a host and domain name. Some ISPs, usually cable
ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have
to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet
service has been configured with a host and domain
name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.
MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies
the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission.
Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest
packet size that is transmitted. To allow the Valet to select
the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the
default setting, Auto.
Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option
is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The
default size depends on the Internet Connection Type:
•DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500
•PPPoE: 1492
•PPTP or L2TP: 1460
Network Setup
The Network Setup section configures the IP settings for
your local network.
Router IP
This presents the IP Address of the Valet, Subnet Mask,
and URL as seen by your network.
Router IP
IP Address This is the IP address of the Valet and is used
as the base for all of your local network settings.
Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask address for your
Valet. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down
menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.
URL Address This value entered here can be typed
into a web browser’s address field to access the Valet’s
browser-based utility instead of typing in the IP address
of the Valet.
DHCP Server Setting
The Valet includes a DHCP server that automatically
assigns IP addresses to computers, cell phones, gaming
systems, and other DHCP enabled devices on your home
network.
NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server
option, make sure there is no other DHCP server
on your network.
DHCP Server Setting
DHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you
already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do
not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other
DHCP features will be available).
NOTE: If you disconnect a computer or device
from your network and reconnect it to the
network at a later time, it may be assigned a
new IP address. If you want to ensure that the
computer or device uses the same IP address
all the time, you can use the DHCP Reservation
option.
DHCP Reservation Click this button if you want to
assign a fixed local IP address to a specific device on your
network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to
access at the same address all the time such as a media
server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for
the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices
or by manually entering the MAC address of the device.
DHCP Reservation
You will see a list of DHCP clients with the following
information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and
MAC Address.
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DHCP Reservation
•Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select
check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click
Add Clients.
•Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP
address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client
Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in
the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the
To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.
Clients Already Reserved
A list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will
be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to
remove a client from this list, click Remove.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-
date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click
Close.
Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to
start with when is
suing IP addresses. Because the Valet’s
default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must
be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253.
The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100
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Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum
number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign
IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253.
The default is 50.
IP Address Range Displayed here is the range of available
IP addresses.
Client Lease Time Client Lease Time is the amount of
time that a device will be “leased” a dynamic IP address.
After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned
a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will be renewed
with the same IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which
means one day.
Static DNS 1-3
The Domain Name System (DNS) is how
the Internet translates domain or website names into
Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at
least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another,
enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter
up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Valet will use
these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers
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WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS)
manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you
use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here.
Otherwise, leave this blank.
Time Settings
Time Zone Select the time zone in which your network
functions from this drop-down menu. (You can even
automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)
Time Setting
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to clear your changes.
Setup > DDNS
The Valet offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS)
feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when
you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other
server behind the Valet.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign
up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider,
www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. If you do not want
to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disabled.
DDNS
DDNS Service
If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then
select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your
DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com.
The features available on the DDNS screen will vary,
depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
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DynDNS.org
Setup > DDNS > DynDNS
Username Enter the Username for your DDNS account.
Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.
Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS
service.
System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic,
Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.
Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail
exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to
your mail server.
Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server
to be a backup. To disable this feature, keep the default,
Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you
are not sure which setting to select, keep the default,
Disabled.
Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards
for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is
myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then
x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard).
To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To
enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure
which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.
Internet IP Address The Valet’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
TZO.com
Setup > DDNS > TZO
E-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter the
settings of the account you set up with TZO.
Internet IP Address The Valet’s Internet IP address is
displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.
Status The status of the DDNS service connection is
displayed here.
Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece
of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you
to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If
you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your
ISP, you can use the MAC Address Clone feature to assign
the currently registered MAC address to the Valet.
Setup > MAC Address Clone
MAC Address Clone
Enabled/Disabled To have the MAC Address cloned,
select Enabled.
MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered with
your ISP here.
Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC
address of the computer you are using.
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Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Setup > Advanced Routing
This screen is used to set up the Valet’s advanced
functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the
type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing
automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network.
Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network
destination.
Setup > Advanced Routing
Advanced Routing
NAT
Enabled/Disabled If the Valet is hosting your network’s
connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If
another router exists on your network, select Disabled.
When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be
enabled.
Dynamic Routing (RIP)
Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Valet to
automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s
layout and exchange routing tables with the other
router(s). The Valet determines the network packets’ route
based on the fewest number of hops between the source
and the destination. When the NAT setting is enabled, the
Dynamic Routing feature is automatically disabled. When
the NAT setting is disabled, this feature is available. Select
Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing feature.
Static Routing
A static route is a pre-determined pathway that network
information must travel to reach a specific host or
network. Enter the information described below to set up
a new static route.
Route Entries To set up a static route between the Valet
and another network, select a number from the drop-
down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.
Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here,
using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.
Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address
of the remote network or host to which you want to assign
a static route.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which
portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network
portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device
that allows for contact between the Valet and the remote
network or host.
Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination
IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless
networks) or the Internet (WAN).
Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you
have already set up.
Advanced Routing > Routing Table
Routing Table
For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet
Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click
Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit
this screen.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
The basic settings for wireless networking are set on this
screen.
There are two ways to configure the Valet’s wireless
network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set
up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such
as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup,
then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Configuration View To manually configure your wireless
network, select Manual. Proceed to the “Basic Wireless
Settings” section. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select
Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected
Setup” section.
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Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup)
Network Mode From the drop-down menu, select the
wireless standards running on your network:
•Mixed Use this option if you have Wireless-N,
Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices on your network.
•BG-Mixed Use this option if you have only Wireless-G
and Wireless-B devices on your network.
•Wireless-G Only Use this option if you have only
Wireless-G devices on your network.
•Wireless-B Only Use this option if you have only
Wireless-B devices on your network.
•Wireless-N Only Use this option if you have only
Wireless-N devices on your network.
•Disabled Use this option if your network has no
wireless devices, or if you want to disable wireless
networking.
NOTE: If you are unsure of what network mode
to use, keep the default Mixed setting.
Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name
shared among all points in a wireless network. The
SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless
network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed
32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard).
Channel Width Select Auto if you want the Valet to
automatically determine the proper channel width
(20MHz or 40MHz) to use. For best performance, select
Auto, otherwise keep the default 20MHz only.
Channel Select a channel from 1 to 11, or Auto (default).
SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local
area for wireless networks to associate with, they will
detect the SSID broadcast by the Valet. To broadcast the
Valet’s SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If you
do not want to broadcast the Valet’s SSID, then select
Disabled.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
There are three methods available. Use the method that
applies to the client device you are configuring.
Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)
NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one
client device at a time. Repeat the instructions
for each client device that supports Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
1. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use this
method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup button.
a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on
the client device.
b. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on this
screen.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED on the Valet
flashes blue for two minutes during the setup
process and lights up solid blue when the
Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is successful.
The LED lights up amber if there is an error
during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make
sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected
Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again.
The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup
session is active. The Valet supports one session at
a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before
starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.
c. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions.
2. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Valet Use this
method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected
Setup PIN number.
a. Enter the PIN number in the field on this screen.
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b. Click Register.
c. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions.
3. Enter the Valet’s PIN on your client device Use this
method if your client device asks for the Valet’s PIN
number.
a. Enter the PIN number listed on this screen. (It is
also listed on the label on the bottom of the Valet.)
b. After the client device has been configured, click
OK. Then refer back to your client device or its
documentation for further instructions.
The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Network Name (SSID),
Security, Encryption, and Passphrase are displayed at the
bottom of the screen.
NOTE: If you have client devices that do not
support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless
settings, and then manually configure those
client devices.
Wireless > Wireless Security
The wireless security settings configure the security of
your wireless network(s). The Valet supports the following
wireless security options: WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode
(default), WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WEP, and RADIUS.
(WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for
Wireless Equivalent Privacy. RADIUS stands for Remote
Authentication Dial-In User Service.)
The default option is WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode, which
allows your devices to connect using the strongest
security option they support, WPA2 or WPA.
Personal Options
Security Option Strength
WPA2 Personal Strongest
WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode (default) WPA2: Strongest
WPA: Strong
WPA Personal Strong
WEP Basic
Office Option
RADIUS is the security option offered for networks that
use a RADIUS server for authentication.
Security Mode
Select the security method for your wireless network. If
you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default,
Disabled.
NOTE: If you are not using WPA2/WPA
Mixed-Mode then each device in your wireless
network MUST use the same encryption
method and shared key, or else the network will
not function properly.
WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode
WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode allows you to use devices on your
network that use either WPA or WPA2 security mode.
Security Mode > WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
WPA2 Personal
Security Mode > WPA2 Personal
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
WPA Personal
Security Mode > WPA Personal
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
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WEP
Security Mode > WEP
IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,
always remember that each device in your
wireless network MUST use the same WEP
encryption method and encryption key, or else
your wireless network will not function properly.
Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,
40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits).
The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate
WEP keys. Then click Generate.
Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP
key manually.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
RADIUS
Security Mode > RADIUS
IMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption,
always remember that each device in your
wireless network MUST use the same WEP
encryption method and encryption key, or else
your wireless network will not function properly.
RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.
RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS
server. The default value is 1812.
Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Valet
and the server.
Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption,
40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits).
The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).
Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate
WEP keys. Then click Generate.
Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP
key manually.
Disabled
When wireless security is disabled on your network,
anyone can access your network at any time.
Security Mode > Disabled
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Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
The Wireless MAC Filter option allows you to block or grant
access to your network based on the device’s MAC address.
Each device on your network has a unique MAC address that
was assigned to it by the manufacturer.
Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter
Wireless MAC Filter
Enabled/Disabled
To filter wireless users by MAC Address,
either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you
do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default
setting, Disabled
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Access Restriction
Prevent Select this option to block a specific device or
multiple devices from accessing your wireless network.
You can manually enter the unwanted MAC address(es)
or select the device(s) from the Wireless Client List. When
wireless mac filtering is enabled, this option is selected by
default.
Permit Select this option to specify which devices can
access your wireless network. When this option is enabled,
only devices that have their MAC address listed in the
Wireless MAC Filter list will be able to access your wireless
network. You can enter MAC addresses manually or select
them from the Wireless Client List.
MAC Address Filter List
Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client
List screen.
Wireless Client List
Wireless Client List
This screen shows computers and other devices on the
wireless network. The list can be sorted by IP Address,
MAC Address, Status, Interface, and Client Name.
Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device
you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then
click Add.
To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click
Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless
MAC Filter screen, click Close.
MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices
whose wireless access you want to block or allow.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
This Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the
Valet’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should
only be adjusted by an advanced user because incorrect
settings can reduce wireless performance. In most cases,
keep the default settings.
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AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless
devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices
will be able to communicate with the Valet but not with
each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP
Isolation is disabled by default.
Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your
network with greater performance, depending on the
manufacturer of your wireless products. To use this option,
keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.
Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which
allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication
to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender
and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication.
With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient
use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared Key to
only use Shared Key authentication.
Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate
of transmission but a series of rates at which the Valet can
transmit. The Valet will advertise its Basic Rate to the other
wireless devices in your network, so they know which
rates will be used. The Valet will also advertise that it will
automatically select the best rate for transmission. The
default setting is Default, for transmission at all standard
wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and
24 Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older
wireless technology, and All, when the Valet can transmit
at all wireless rates. The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of
data transmission. If you want to specify the Valet’s rate
of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate
setting.
Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should
be set depending on the speed of your wireless network.
You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you
can select Auto to have the Valet automatically use the
fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback
feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible
connection speed between the Valet and a wireless client.
The default is Auto.
N Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission
should be set depending on the speed of your Wireless-N
networking. You can select from a range of transmission
speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Valet
automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable
the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the
best possible connection speed between the Valet and a
wireless client. The default is Auto.
CTS Protection Mode The Valet will automatically
use CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode when your
Wireless-N and Wireless-G products are experiencing
severe problems and are not able to transmit to the
Valet in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This
function boosts the Valet’s ability to catch all Wireless-N
and Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease
performance. The default is Auto.
Beacon Interval Enter a value between 1 and 65,535
milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the
frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet
broadcast by the Valet to synchronize the wireless
network. The default value is 100.
DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 255, indicates
the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing
clients of the next window for listening to broadcast
and multicast messages. When the Valet has buffered
broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it
sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients
hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast
and multicast messages. The default value is 1.
Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the
maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented
into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet
error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation
Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low
may result in poor network performance. Only minor
reduction of the default value is recommended. In most
cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.
RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data
flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is
recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the
preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will
not be enabled. The Valet sends Request to Send (RTS)
frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates
the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the
wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame
to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS
Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Security > Firewall
The Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can
filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Valet’s
local network.
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SPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection,
keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall
protection, select Disabled.
Internet Filter
Filter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature
makes it more difficult for outside users to work their
way into your network. This feature is selected by default.
Deselect the feature to allow anonymous Internet
requests
.
Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple
transmissions to specific recipients at the same time.
If multicasting is permitted, then the Valet will allow IP
multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate
computers. Select this feature to filter multicasting. This
feature is not selected by default.
Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port
forwarding to block access to local servers from local
networked computers. Select this feature to filter Internet
NAT redirection. It is not selected by default.
Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from
being scanned by devices outside of your local network.
This feature is selected by default. Deselect this feature to
disable it.
Web Filter
Proxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the
Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to
any WAN proxy servers. Select this feature to enable proxy
filtering. Deselect the feature to allow proxy access
.
Java Java is a programming language for websites. If you
deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet
sites created using this programming language. Select
this feature to enable Java filtering. Deselect the feature
to allow Java usage
.
ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites.
If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to
Internet sites created using this programming language.
Select this feature to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the
feature to allow ActiveX usage
.
Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and
used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select
this feature to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow
cookie usage
.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
Security > VPN Passthrough
The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN
tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through
the Valet’s firewall.
Security > VPN Passthrough
VPN Passthrough
IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is
a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange
of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass
through the Valet, keep the default, Enabled.
PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol
(PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be
tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to
pass through the Valet, keep the default, Enabled.
L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the
method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the
Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass
through the Valet, keep the default, Enabled.
Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes.
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Access Restrictions > Internet Access
Policy
The Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or
allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as
Internet access, designated services, and websites during
specific days and times.
Access Restrictions > Internet Access
Internet Access Policy
Access Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use
the settings on this screen to establish an access policy
(after Save Settings is clicked). Selecting a policy from
the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings.
To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click
Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary.
Summary
The policies are listed with the following information: No.,
Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To
enable a policy, select Enabled. To delete a policy, click
Delete. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click
Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To return to the
Internet Access Policy screen, click Close.
Summary
Status Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy,
select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and
select Enabled.
To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps to
create additional policies, one at a time.
1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-down
menu.
2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided.
3. To enable this policy, select Enabled.
4. Click Edit List to select which PCs will be affected by
the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can
select a PC by MAC address or IP address. You can also
enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to
affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click
Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel
Changes to cancel your changes. Then click Close.
List of PCs
5. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow,
depending on whether you want to block or allow
Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs
screen.
6. Decide which days and what times you want this
policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during
which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday.
Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which
the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.
7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses.
Enter each URL in a separate URL field.
8. You can also block websites using specific keywords.
Enter each keyword in a separate Keyword field.

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