Senao Networks SR32108001 802.11b/g Router User Manual ESR 1221 UsersManual V1 2
Senao Networks, Inc. 802.11b/g Router ESR 1221 UsersManual V1 2
Manual
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11b/g Wireless SOHO Router
User’s Manual
Version: 1.2
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Table of Contents
1
INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................5
1.1
F
EATURES
&
B
ENEFITS
...........................................................................................................5
1.2
P
ACKAGE
C
ONTENTS
...............................................................................................................6
1.3
W
IRELESS
SOHO
R
OUTER
D
ESCRIPTION
................................................................................6
1.4
S
YSTEM
R
EQUIREMENTS
.........................................................................................................7
1.5
A
PPLICATIONS
.........................................................................................................................7
1.6
N
ETWORK
C
ONFIGURATION
....................................................................................................8
a)
Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode..........................................................................................................................8
b)
Infrastructure Mode........................................................................................................................................8
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UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE...........................................................................................9
2.1
H
ARDWARE
I
NSTALLATION
.....................................................................................................9
2.2
IP
A
DDRESS
C
ONFIGURATION
.................................................................................................9
3
WEB CONFIGURATION.................................................................................................................10
3.1
L
OGGING
I
N
...........................................................................................................................10
3.2
M
ANAGEMENT
......................................................................................................................11
3.2.1
S
TATUS
.................................................................................................................................11
3.2.2
S
TATISTICS
............................................................................................................................13
3.2.3
D
YNAMIC
DNS .....................................................................................................................13
3.2.4
T
IME
Z
ONE
S
ETTING
.............................................................................................................14
3.2.5
D
ENIAL OF
S
ERVICE
(D
O
S) ...................................................................................................15
3.2.6
L
OG
.......................................................................................................................................16
3.2.7
U
PGRADE
F
IRMWARE
............................................................................................................17
3.2.8
S
AVE
C
ONFIGURATION TO A
F
ILE
..........................................................................................17
3.2.9
R
ESTORE THE
C
ONFIGURATION FROM A
F
ILE
........................................................................18
3.2.10
R
ESTORE
S
ETTINGS TO
F
ACTORY
D
EFAULTS
........................................................................18
3.2.11
A
DMINISTRATOR
S
ETTINGS
...................................................................................................19
3.3
TCP/
IP
S
ETTINGS
.................................................................................................................19
3.3.1
LAN
S
ETTINGS
–
S
TATIC
IP..................................................................................................20
3.3.2
LAN
S
ETTINGS
–
DHCP
C
LIENT
...........................................................................................21
3.3.3
LAN
S
ETTINGS
–
DHCP
S
ERVER
..........................................................................................22
3.3.4
WAN
S
ETTINGS
–
S
TATIC
IP.................................................................................................23
3.3.5
WAN
S
ETTINGS
–
DHCP
C
LIENT
.........................................................................................24
3.3.6
WAN
S
ETTINGS
–
PPP
O
E .....................................................................................................25
3.3.7
WAN
S
ETTINGS
–
PPTP........................................................................................................26
3.4
W
IRELESS
..............................................................................................................................28
3.4.1
W
IRELESS
B
ASIC
S
ETTINGS
...................................................................................................28
3.4.2
W
IRELESS
A
DVANCED
S
ETTINGS
..........................................................................................29
3.4.3
W
IRELESS
S
ECURITY
.............................................................................................................31
3.4.3.1
W
IRELESS
S
ECURITY
-
D
ISABLED
..........................................................................................31
3.4.4
W
IRELESS
S
ECURITY
-
WEP..................................................................................................31
3.4.5
W
IRELESS
S
ECURITY
–
WPA
/
WPA2-M
IXED
.......................................................................33
3.4.6
W
IRELESS
A
CCESS
C
ONTROL
................................................................................................34
3.4.7
WDS
(W
IRELESS
D
ISTRIBUTION
S
YSTEM
)............................................................................35
3.4.7.1
WDS
S
ECURITY
....................................................................................................................36
3.4.7.1.1
WDS
S
ECURITY
-
N
ONE
........................................................................................................36
3.4.7.1.2
WDS
S
ECURITY
–
WEP
64/128 ............................................................................................36
3.4.7.1.3
WDS
S
ECURITY
–
WPA
(TKIP),
WPA2
(AES) ....................................................................37
3.5
F
IREWALL
.............................................................................................................................39
3.5.1
P
ORT
F
ILTERING
....................................................................................................................39
3.5.2
IP
F
ILTERING
.........................................................................................................................40
3.5.3
MAC
F
ILTERING
...................................................................................................................41
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3.5.4
P
ORT
F
ORWARDING
...............................................................................................................42
3.5.5
URL
F
ILTERING
....................................................................................................................43
3.5.6
DMZ.....................................................................................................................................44
APPENDIX A – SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................45
APPENDIX B – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT.........................................................................46
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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 Jul 10, 2008 Initial Version
1.1 Aug 6, 2008
1.2 Aug 11, 2008
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1 Introduction
The Wireless SOHO Router operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum
supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and the newer, faster 802.11g (2.4GHz,
54Mbpswireless standard.
High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the
roaming between APs to get more stability wireless connection. It also can reduce the
expense of equipment in the same environment.
To protect your wireless connectivity, this device can encrypt all wireless transmissions
through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA2/WPA/802.1x for
powerful security authentication. The MAC addresses filter lets you select exactly which
stations should have access to your network.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and
network configuration.
Features & Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 54Mbps Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as
MPEG video streaming
IEEE 802.11b/g Compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b/IEEE802.11g compliant devices with
legacy protection
NAT Router Multiple computer Internet Access, also act as
natural firewall
WEP/WPA/WPA2/ IEEE 802.1x support Securing network from malicious access
Hide SSID Avoid free-rider stealing your bandwidth
DHCP Simplify network configuration and management
MAC address filtering Ensures secure network connection
UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) Friendly to special application e.g. instant
messenger, VoIP
Port forwarding Set up application server (FTP, Web, Email, …) on
LAN
Access control WLAN/LAN-to-WAN access control (allow/disallow),
prevent users from access unwanted content
Firewall with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) Prevent malicious access from Internet
DoS (Denial of Service) protection Prevent from well-known DoS attack
Built-in 4-port Switch automatically detects
cable type Easy local connectivity
Web-based configuration Simple and intuitive network management
Firmware change via the Web-based
configuration screen Allow easy upgrade/restore/dump system
configuration via web interface
System log Logging critical event according to network
manager’s criteria
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Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are
missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped
in its original package.
One Wireless SOHO Router
One Power Adapter
One CAT5 UTP Cable
One CD-ROM with User’s Manual and Install Wizard
One Quick Guide
Wireless SOHO Router Description
Rear Panel
Step
Label Description
1 LAN Ports (1 – 4) Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer
on your Local Area Network (LAN).
2 WAN Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN
router.
3 DC Connector Use the power cable and connect the adapter to the power
Top
Panel
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socket on the wall, and the DC inlet into the DC connector.
Connection / Activity
LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected
to one of the LAN ports or the WAN port.
WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected
to WAN (Internet) port.
WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is
enabled
Power LED This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to
the DC connector.
System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface.
Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list
describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility
of wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic
buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the
installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster-
recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a
temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can
access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers
and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where
frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small
network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead
caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless
LANs.
g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission-
critical applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
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Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless
connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and
learning.
Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a
wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC
card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs.
b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network configuration with several computers
equipped with the PC Cards that form a wireless network whenever they
are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to-
peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and
does not require an access point. This is the easiest and least expensive
way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The image below depicts
a network in ad-hoc mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this
mode, all wireless communication between two computers has to be via
the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet
network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of
independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively
doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below
depicts a network in infrastructure mode.
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2 Understanding the Hardware
Hardware Installation
1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end
into your PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end
into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other
end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
IP Address Configuration
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP
address of the device is 192.168.1.1 In order to log into this device, you must first
configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the
connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following
screen.
WLAN Router
PC
Power Outlet
Ethernet
AC/DC cable
Ethernet
Cable / DSL
Modem
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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will
allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address
and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same
subnet as the device.
For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.1
PC IP address: 192.168.1.10
PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties
window.
3 Web Configuration
Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the Bridge
(default: 192.168.1.1) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Make sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer.
After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Specify the User Name and Password. The User name and password are set to
admin by default, click on the Login or OK button.
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After logging in you will graphical user interface (GUI) of the device. The navigation
drop-down menu on left is divided into four main sections:
1. Management: This menu includes the administrator settings, advanced wireless
settings such as wireless MAC clone and RTS/fragmentation threshold. Also
included are other system related settings such as firmware upgrade, reset to
factory defaults, and system date/time configuration.
2. TCIP/IP: This menu includes the configuration of the LAN port and settings for the
LAN IP, subnet mask, default gateway and DHCP client. Also, included are the
settings for the WAN connection
3. Wireless: This menu includes the settings such as network type (infrastructure/ad-
hoc), data rate, and security.
4. Firewall: This menu displays the security settings such as MAC filter, content filter,
port blocking and DoS protection.
Management
Click on the Management link on the navigation
drop-down menu. You will then see nine options:
Status, Statistics, DDNS, Time Zone Setting,
Denial-of-Service, Log, Upgrade Firmware,
Save/Reload Settings and Password. Each
option is described below.
Status
Click on the Status link under the Management menu. The device status page is
also displayed once you have logged in. This includes details about the system
uptime and firmware, LAN IP address and MAC address and the wireless settings
such as the radio status, MAC address, SSID, RF channel, as well as WAN settings.
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Statistics
Click on the Statistics link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page displays
the transmitted and received packet statistics of the wired and wireless interface.
Click on the Refresh button to refresh the statistics.
Dynamic DNS
Click on the DDNS link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
maintain your Internet domain name even if you IP address supplied by your ISP is a
dynamic one.
Enable DDNS: Place a check in this box to enable the DDNS feature.
Service Provider: Select a DDNS service provider from the drop-down list. DynDNS
is a free service while TZO offers a 30 day free trial.
Domain Name: Specify the website URL.
User Name: Specify the user name for the DDNS service.
Password: Specify the password for the DDNS service.
Click on the Apply Change to save the changes or the Reset button to clear the
fields.
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Time Zone Setting
Click on the Time Zone Setting link in the navigation menu. This feature allows you
to configure, update, and maintain the correct time on the device’s internal system
clock as well as configure the time zone. The date and time of the device can be
configured manually or by synchronizing with a time server.
Note: If the device losses power for any reason, it will not be able to keep its clock
running, and will not display the correct time once the device has been restarted.
Therefore, you must re-enter the correct date and time.
Current Time: You may specify the date and time manually, if you choose not to use
the Network Timing Protocol (NTP)
Time Zone: Select a time zone from the drop-down list
Enable NTP client update: Place a check in this box if you choose to enable the
NTP client service.
NTP Server: Select a service IP address from the drop-down list or manually assign
the IP address of the NTP server.
Click on the Apply Change to save the changes or the Reset button to clear the
fields.
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Denial of Service (DoS)
Click on the Denial of Service link in the navigation menu. This is a security feature
that blocks intrusions from the Internet that may disrupt the network service.
Enable DoS protection: Place a check in this box to enable the DoS features. You
may also enable the other DoS protection features listed below. If you are not sure
what the DoS protection feature is used for, it is recommend keeping the feature
disabled.
Click on the Apply Change to save the changes or the Reset button to clear the
fields.
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Log
Click on the Log link on the navigation drop-down menu. Logs display a list of events
that are triggered on the Ethernet and Wireless interface. This log can be referred
when an unknown error occurs on the system or when a report needs to be sent to
the technical support department for debugging purposes.
Enable Log: Place a check in this box to enable the system logging feature. You
may also click on system all, which will log wireless and DoS events.
Enable Remote Log: You may also enable remote logging by placing a check in this
box and then specifying the IP address of the log server.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes. You may also use the Refresh
and Clear button.
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Upgrade Firmware
Click on the Upgrade Firmware link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page
allows you to upgrade the firmware of the device in order to improve the functionality
and performance.
Ensure that you have downloaded the appropriate firmware from the vendor’s
website. Connect the device to your PC using an Ethernet cable, as the firmware
cannot be upgraded using the wireless interface.
Click on the Browse button to select the firmware and then click on the Upload
button.
Note: Do not un-plug the device during this process. Some firmware upgrades may
restore the configuration back to the factory default settings. Therefore you may need to
restore a configuration from a file. Refer to the next two sections for details on saving
and restoring configurations.
Save Configuration to a File
Click on the Save / Reload Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. This
option allows you to save the current configuration of the device into a file. Click on
the Save button to begin.
Save the file on your local disk by using the Save or Save to Disk button in the
dialog box.
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Restore the Configuration from a File
Click on the Save / Reload Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. This
option allows you to restore a backup configuration from a file to the device. Click on
the Browse button to select the file and then click on Upload button.
A page indicating the reloading process will be displayed. Please wait while the
system restarts and load the configuration page based on the pervious IP address.
Restore Settings to Factory Defaults
Click on the Save / Reload Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. This
option allows you to restore the configuration back to the factory default settings.
Click on the Reset button to restore the configuration.
Click on the Restart button to reboot the device using the current settings.
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Administrator Settings
Click on the Password link on the navigation drop-down menu. This page allows you
to configure the password to access this device from the web-browser.
Note: The default user name and password of the device is admin
User Name: Specify a user name that will be used to connect to the device.
New Password: Specify a password.
Confirmed Password: Re-type the password.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
TCP/ IP Settings
Click on the TCP/IP Settings link on the
navigation drop-down menu. You will then
see two options. Usijng this menu you may
configure the LAN IP address, DHCP, Static
or Dynamic WAN IP and PPPoE. Each
option is described below.
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LAN Settings – Static IP
Click on the LAN Interface link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature
allows you to configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP
server/client. This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface.
IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway.
DHCP: Since you have specified a static IP address, select Disabled from the drop-
down list.
802.1d: You may enable this option if you would like to use the spanning tree feature
for bridging. (optional)
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network
settings to access the network again.
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LAN Settings – DHCP Client
Click on the LAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP server/client.
This IP address is also used to access the web-based interface.
DHCP: If you select DHCP, you are not required to enter the rest of the fields, as the
IP address will be provided to the device by the AP or DHCP server
802.1d: You may enable this option if you would like to use the spanning tree feature
for bridging. (optional)
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network
settings to access the network again. The computers (and other devices) connected
to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to DHCP or Obtain an
IP address automatically.
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LAN Settings – DHCP Server
Click on the LAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the LAN interface using a static IP address or as a DHCP server/client.
DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP section is where
you configure the built-in DHCP Server to assign IP addresses to the computers and
other devices on your local area network (LAN). In most situations, the router
provides DHCP services, and you can leave this option disabled. However, if for any
reason the router does not provide DHCP services, enable this option. The device’s
DHCP Server will then manage the IP addresses and other network configuration
information for wireless clients associated with the AP. The computers (and other
devices) connected to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to
DHCP or Obtain an IP address automatically.
IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway.
DHCP: Select Server from the drop-down list. This device will act as a DHCP server
and assign IP address to it clients.
DHCP Client Range: You may limit the number of IP addresses that are distributed
on the network. Specify a starting and ending range that is part of the same subnet.
Domain Name: Specify a domain name for this device/network.
802.1d: You may enable this option if you would like to use the spanning tree feature
for bridging. (optional)
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
Note: If you change the IP address here, you may need to adjust your PC’s network
settings to access the network again. The computers (and other devices) connected
to your LAN also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to DHCP or Obtain an
IP address automatically.
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WAN Settings – Static IP
Click on the WAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the WAN interface using a static IP address, DHCP Client, PPoE, or PPTP.
WAN Access Type: Select Static IP from the drop-down list. This type of connection
is used when your ISP has provided you a dedicated IP address.
IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your
ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by
your ISP.
MTU: You may adjust the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU), however it is recommend
that this value is set to the default: 1500 bytes
DNS 1-3: Specify the IP address of the DNS server
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Enable uPNP: Place a check in this box to enable UPnP. It is recommended to
enable this feature as it’s used by several applications.
Enable PING Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if you would like the device
to be pinged from the WAN side (ISP).
Enable Web Sever Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if the static IP
address if used for a web-server.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of IPsec packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of PPTP packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of L2TP packets on a VPN connection.
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Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
WAN Settings – DHCP Client
Click on the WAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the WAN interface using a static IP address, DHCP Client, PPoE, or PPTP.
The DHCP Client feature allows the ISP to provide an IP address to the device. This
is also known as Dynamic IP.
WAN Access Type: Select DHCP Client from the drop-down list. This type of
connection is usually used when the ISP will supply the IP address and DNS settings.
This is also known as Dynamic IP.
Host Name: Specify a host name for this device.
DNS: The ISP usually automatically assigns the DNS IP address, in case you need
to assign it manually then click on the Set DNS Manually and fill in the fields.
MTU: You may adjust the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU), however it is recommend
that this value is set to the default: 1500 bytes
DNS 1-3: Specify the IP address of the DNS server
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Enable uPNP: Place a check in this box to enable UPnP. It is recommended to
enable this feature as it’s used by several applications.
Enable PING Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if you would like the device
to be pinged from the WAN side (ISP).
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Enable Web Sever Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if the static IP
address if used for a web-server.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of IPsec packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of PPTP packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of L2TP packets on a VPN connection.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
WAN Settings – PPPoE
Click on the WAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the WAN interface using a static IP address, DHCP Client, PPoE, or PPTP.
A PPPoE service requires a user name and password to log into the Internet and is
usually a DSL service.
WAN Access Type: Select PPPoE from the drop-down list. This type of connection
is usually used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.
Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP.
Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP.
Connection Type: Select Continuous (always online), Connect on Demand
(connect to the ISP only when you click on a website), or Manual (connect to the ISP
only when you click on a ‘Connect’ button) from the drop-down list.
Idle Time: The PPPoE service can automatically disconnect if the connection is idle.
Specify the number of minutes after between 1 and 100.
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DNS: The ISP usually automatically assigns the DNS IP address, in case you need
to assign it manually then click on the Set DNS Manually and fill in the fields.
MTU: You may adjust the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU), however it is recommend
that this value is set to the default: 1500 bytes
DNS 1-3: Specify the IP address of the DNS server
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Enable uPNP: Place a check in this box to enable UPnP. It is recommended to
enable this feature as it’s used by several applications.
Enable PING Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if you would like the device
to be pinged from the WAN side (ISP).
Enable Web Sever Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if the static IP
address if used for a web-server.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of IPsec packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of PPTP packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of L2TP packets on a VPN connection.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
WAN Settings – PPTP
Click on the WAN link on the navigation drop-down menu. This feature allows you to
configure the WAN interface using a static IP address, DHCP Client, PPoE, or PPTP.
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WAN Access Type: Select PPTP from the drop-down list. This type of connection is
used when your ISP has provided you a dedicated IP address.
IP Address: Enter an IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by your
ISP.
Default Gateway: Enter the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned by
your ISP.
MTU: You may adjust the Maximum Transmit Unit (MTU), however it is recommend
that this value is set to the default: 1500 bytes
DNS 1-3: Specify the IP address of the DNS server
Clone MAC Address: Specify a MAC address if you would like to use a different
MAC address on this device. (optional)
Enable uPNP: Place a check in this box to enable UPnP. It is recommended to
enable this feature as it’s used by several applications.
Enable PING Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if you would like the device
to be pinged from the WAN side (ISP).
Enable Web Sever Access on WAN: Place a check in this box if the static IP
address if used for a web-server.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of IPsec packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of PPTP packets on a VPN connection.
Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection: Place a check in this box to
enable the pass through of L2TP packets on a VPN connection.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
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Wireless
Click on the TCP/IP Settings link on the
navigation drop-down menu. You will then
see five options. Basic Settings, Advanced
Settings, Security, Access Control, and
WDS Settings. Each option is described
below.
Wireless Basic Settings
Click on the Basic Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. These options
allow you to enable/disable the wireless interface, switch between the 11b/g and 11b
radio band and channel frequency
Wireless Interface: Place a check in this box to disable the wireless interface, it is
enabled by default.
Band: Select the IEEE 802.11 mode from the drop-down list. For example, if you are
sure that the wireless network will be using only IEEE 802.11g clients, then it is
recommended to select 802.11g only instead of 2.4 GHz B+G which will reduce the
performance of the wireless network. You may also select 2.4GHz B or 2.4GHz G
SSID: The SSID is a unique named shared amongst all the points of the wireless
network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot
exceed 32 characters.
Channel: Select a channel from the drop-down list. The channels available are
based on the country’s regulation.
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Show Active Clients: Click on this button to view a list of clients that are associated
with this device.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
Wireless Advanced Settings
Click on the Advanced Settings link on the navigation drop-down menu. These
options allow you to configure the authentication type, fragment threshold, RTS
threshold, beacon interval, and RF output power.
Authentication Type: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto as an
authentication type. An open system allows any client to authenticate as long as it
conforms to any MAC address filter policies that may have been set. All
authentication packets are transmitted without encryption. Shared Key sends an
unencrypted challenge text string to any device attempting to communicate with the
AP. The device requesting authentication encrypts the challenge text and sends it
back to the access point. If the challenge text is encrypted correctly, the access point
allows the requesting device to authenticate. It is recommended to select Auto if you
are not sure which authentication type is used.
Fragment Threshold: Packets over the specified size will be fragmented in order to
improve performance on noisy networks. Specify a value between 256 and 65535.
The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: Packets over the specified size will use the RTS/CTS mechanism to
maintain performance in noisy networks and preventing hidden nodes from
degrading the performance. Specify a value between 1 and 2347. The default value
is 2347.
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Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by a wireless Access Point to
synchronize wireless devices. Specify a Beacon Period value between 20 and 1024.
The default value is set to 100 milliseconds.
Data Rate: Select a transmission rate from the drop-down list. It is recommended to
use the auto option.
Preamble Type: Select a long or short preamble type. For best performance, it is
recommended that the preamble type of the AP matches that of the client.
Broadcast SSID: Select Enable or Disable. This is the SSID broadcast feature. If
you set this value to Visible, then the clients will be able to find this SSID on a site
survey.
IAPP: This is the Inter Access Point Protocol which simplifies roaming between
Access Points. If you have setup several Access Point or a WDS system, it is
recommended to Enable this feature.
802.11g protection: If your network includes 11g and 11b clients, it’s recommended
to enable the feature as this will enhance the throughput rate in a mixed mode.
User Isolation: Select Enable or Disable. This is a security feature that will isolate
every client device that is associated with the device. One client device will not be
able to view the other client device in a network neighborhood. If used in a public
area such as a coffee shop, it is recommended to enable this feature in order to
protect the privacy of the client devices.
RF Output Power: You may control the output power of the device by selecting a
value. This feature can be helpful in restricting the coverage area of the wireless
network.
Turbo Mode: This is a special feature that improves the speed and performance of
the network. It is recommend to enable the feature.
QoS WMM: If you are using VoIP, it is recommended to enable WMM. Wi-Fi
Multimedia (WMM) is a Wi-Fi Alliance interpretability certification, based on the IEEE
802.11e draft standard. It provides basic Quality of service (QoS) features to IEEE
802.11 networks. WMM prioritizes traffic according to 4 AC (Access Categories),
however it does not provide guaranteed throughput. It is suitable for simple
applications that require QoS, such as Wi-Fi Voice over IP (VoIP) phone
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
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Wireless Security
To protect your privacy this mode supports several types of wireless security: WEP
WPA, WPA2, and WPA-Mixed. WEP is the original wireless encryption standard.
WPA provides a higher level of security. The following section describes the security
configuration in detail.
Wireless Security - Disabled
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Encryption: Select None from the drop-down list in order to disable wireless security.
Click on the Apply Changesto save the changes.
Wireless Security - WEP
Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using
WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines
the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys
are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F)
or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric
characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier
to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four
keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for
use on the network.
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Encryption: Select WEP from the drop-down list in order to enable WEP security
and then click on the Set WEP key button.
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Key Length: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key length from the drop-down list.
Key Format: Select a key format such as HEX or ASCII from the drop-down list.
Encryption Key: You may use up to four different keys for four different networks.
Select the current key that will be used.
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
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Wireless Security – WPA / WPA2-Mixed
Select WPA or WPA2-Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses
WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the
security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to
work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides
improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which
scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking
feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
Encryption: Select WPA or WPA2-Mixed from the drop-down list in order to enable
WPA security.
WPA Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (Radius) or Personal (Pre-Shared
Key). If you select Enterprise (radius) then the pass key is located on the RADIUS
server, however, if you select Personal (Pre-Shared Key) then you may assign a
key on this configuration page.
WPA / WPA2 Cipher Suite: Select TKIP or AES as the cipher suite. The encryption
algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that, if the bridge
uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only if the
access point is also set to use only AES. The device negotiates the cipher type with
the access point, and uses AES when available.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
Authentication Radius Sever: If you have selected Enterprise (Radius) as the
authentication type then you must specify the RADIUS port number, IP address, and
password.
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Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
Wireless Access Control
Click on the Access Control link on the navigation drop-down menu. The MAC
address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the
unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s). It is most useful to prevent
unauthorized wireless devices from connecting to your network. A MAC address is a
unique ID assigned by the manufacturer of the network adapter.
Wireless Access Control Mode: You may use this feature to filter the wireless
clients. Select a filter setting from the drop-down list. When allow listed is selected;
only computers with MAC addresses listed in the MAC Address List are granted
network access. When deny listed is selected, any computer with a MAC address
listed in the MAC Address List is refused access to the network.
MAC Address: Specify the MAC address of the node which you would like to filter.
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
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WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
Click on the WDS link on the navigation drop-down menu. The Wireless Distribution
System feature configures this device as a repeater and therefore extends the
range/coverage area of the wireless network.
Enable WDS: When WDS is enabled, this access point functions as a wireless
repeater and is able to wirelessly communicate with other APs via WDS links.
A WDS link is bidirectional; so this AP must know the MAC Address (creates the
WDS link) of the other AP, and the other AP must have a WDS link back to this AP.
Make sure the APs are configured with same channel number.
Add WDS AP: Specify one-half of the WDS link. The other AP must also have the
MAC address of this AP to create the WDS link back to this AP.
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
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WDS Security
Click on the Set Security button to configure one of the security options for the WDS.
Options available are WEP, WPA and WPA2, and you must configure the same
security setting on each Access Point linked with this one.
WDS Security - None
Encryption: Select None from the drop-down list in order to disable wireless security.
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes.
WDS Security – WEP 64/128
Select WEP from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses WEP encryption.
WEP is an acronym for Wired Equivalent Privacy, and is a security protocol that
provides the same level of security for wireless networks as for a wired network.
WEP is not as secure as WPA encryption. To gain access to a WEP network, you
must know the key. The key is a string of characters that you create. When using
WEP, you must determine the level of encryption. The type of encryption determines
the key length. 128-bit encryption requires a longer key than 64-bit encryption. Keys
are defined by entering in a string in HEX (hexadecimal - using characters 0-9, A-F)
or ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange - alphanumeric
characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier
to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four
keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for
use on the network.
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Encryption: Select a 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption from the drop-down list.
Key Format: Select a key format such as HEX or ASCII from the drop-down list.
WEP Key: Specify the WEP key
Click on the Apply Changes to save the changes and then click on the Close button.
WDS Security – WPA (TKIP), WPA2 (AES)
Select WPA or WPA2-Mixed from the drop-down list if your wireless network uses
WPA encryption. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) was designed to improve upon the
security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The technology is designed to
work with existing Wi-Fi products that have been enabled with WEP. WPA provides
improved data encryption through the Temporal Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which
scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and by adding an integrity checking
feature which makes sure that keys haven’t been tampered with.
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Encryption: Select a WPA or WPA2 encryption from the drop-down list. The
encryption algorithm used to secure the data communication. TKIP (Temporal Key
Integrity Protocol) provides per-packet key generation and is based on WEP. AES
(Advanced Encryption Standard) is a very secure block based encryption. Note that,
if the bridge uses the AES option, the bridge can associate with the access point only
if the access point is also set to use only AES. The device negotiates the cipher type
with the access point, and uses AES when available.
Pre-Shared Key: The key is entered as a pass-phrase of up to 63 alphanumeric
characters in ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) format at
both ends of the wireless connection. It cannot be shorter than eight characters,
although for proper security it needs to be of ample length and should not be a
commonly known phrase. This phrase is used to generate session keys that are
unique for each wireless client.
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Firewall
Click on the Firewall link on the navigation
drop-down menu. You will then see six options.
Port filtering, IP filtering, MAC filtering, Port
filtering, URL filtering, DMZ. Each option is
described below.
Port Filtering
Select Port Filtering from the drop-down list This feature is used to restrict certain
types of data packets on certain port numbers from your local network and the
Internet. These filters can be used for securing and restricting your network.
Enable Port Filtering: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
Port Range: Enter the starting and ending port number. You may also enter a single
port number if necessary.
Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop-down list: TCP, UDP, or Both.
Comment: You may add a comment to define the filter. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
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You may place a check in the box on under the Select column and then click on
Delete Selected to remove the selected entry. You may also click on Delete All to
delete all the filtering entries.
IP Filtering
Select IP Filtering from the drop-down list. This feature is used to restrict certain IP
address from using certain protocols over the Internet. These filters can be used for
securing and restricting your network.
Enable IP Filtering: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
Local IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device on the local network.
Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop-down list: TCP, UDP, or Both.
Comment: You may add a comment to define the filter. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
You may place a check in the box on under the Select column and then click on
Delete Selected to remove the selected entry. You may also click on Delete All to
delete all the filtering entries.
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MAC Filtering
Select MAC Filtering from the drop-down list. This feature is used to restrict certain
MAC address from accessing the Internet. These filters can be used for securing and
restricting your network.
Enable MAC Filtering: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of the device on the local network.
Comment: You may add a comment to define the filter. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
You may place a check in the box on under the Select column and then click on
Delete Selected to remove the selected entry. You may also click on Delete All to
delete all the filtering entries.
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Port Forwarding
Select Port Forwarding from the drop-down list. This feature is used to
automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the
NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of
server like a web server or email server on the private local network behind the NAT
firewall.
Enable MAC Filtering: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
Local IP Address: Enter the IP address of the device on the local network.
Protocol: Select a protocol from the drop-down list: TCP, UDP, or Both.
Port Range: Enter the starting and ending port number. You may also enter a single
port number if necessary.
Comment: You may add a comment to define the filter. (optional)
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
You may place a check in the box on under the Select column and then click on
Delete Selected to remove the selected entry. You may also click on Delete All to
delete all the filtering entries.
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URL Filtering
Select URL Filtering from the drop-down list. This is a type of parental control
feature used to restrict certain websites form being accessed through your network.
These filters can be used for securing and restricting your network.
Enable URL Filtering: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
URL Address: Enter the URL of the website.
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
You may place a check in the box on under the Select column and then click on
Delete Selected to remove the selected entry. You may also click on Delete All to
delete all the filtering entries.
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DMZ
Select DMZ from the drop-down list. A demilitarized zone is used to provide Internet
services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network.
Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as web,
FTP, email and DNS servers.
Enable DMZ: Place a check in this box to enable this feature.
DMZ Host IP Address: Enter the IP address of the DMZ host.
Click on the Apply Changes button to add the filter to the table.
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Appendix A – Specifications
Standards
IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.3,
IEEE802.3u
Wi-Fi data speed
IEEE 802.11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps
IEEE 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps
Compatibility
IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b
Power Requirements
Power Supply: 90 to 240 VDC ±10
(depends on different countries)
Device: 12 V/ 1.3A
Status LEDs
4*LAN : Link/Activity
WLAN : Link/Activity
Power : On/Off
Internet : On/Off/Activity
Regulation Certifications
FCC Part 15/UL, ETSI 300/328/CE
RF Information
Frequency Band
2.400-2.497GHz (Japan Band)
2.400-2.483GHz (North America, Europe
Band)
2.455-2.475GHz (Spand Band)
2.446-2.483GHz (France Band
Media Access Protocol
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with
Collision Avoidance (CSMA/CA)
Modulation Technology
Orthogonal Frequency Division
Multiplexing (OFDM)
DBPSK @ 1Mbps
DQPSK @2Mbps
CCK @ 5.5 & 11Mbps
BPSK @ 6 and 9 Mbps
QPSK @ 12 and 18 Mbps
16-QAM @ 24 and 36 Mbps
64-QAM @ 48 and 54 Mbps
Operating Channels
11 for North America, 14 for Japan, 13 for
Europe,
Receive Sensitivity
(Typical)
-88dBm @ 1Mbps
-70dBm @ 54Mbps
Available transmit power
(Typical)
2.412~2.472G(IEEE802.11g)
8+-1 dBm min. @6 ~ 54Mbps
2.412~2.472G(IEEE802.11b)
7+-1 dBm. @1~11Mbps
Antenna Connector
Dipole antenna with reverse SMA
connector
Networking
Topology
Ad-Hoc, Infrastructure
Operation Mode
AP/Router
Interface
LAN: Four 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45);
WAN: One 10/100Mbps Ethernet (RJ-45);
WLAN: 802.11b/g air interface
Security
IEEE802.1x Authenticator /RADIUS Client
(EAPMD5/TLS/TTLS) Support in AP Mode
MAC address filtering
Hide SSID in beacons
Network Protocol
NAT/PAT
Internet connection management:
FixedIP/DHCP/PPPoE/PPTP
DHCP (server/client)
Static route, RIP1/2
HTTP
UPnP
DDNS (Dynamic DNS)
PPTP/L2TP/IPsec (pass-thru)
Management
Web-based configuration (HTTP)
Firmware Upgrade
Upgrade firmware via web-browser
Physical
Dimensions (HxWxD)
16x10x4cm
Environmental
Temperature Range
Operating: -10°C to 50°C (14F to 122F)
Storage: -40°Cto 70°C (-40F to 158F)
Humidity (non-condensing)
5%~95% Typical
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Appendix B – FCC Interference Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are
country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended
destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.
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Industry Canada statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.
This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2
dB. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada.
The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms.