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Note:

Figure 3-40 Finish page

If the wireless connection is poor after basic configuration of operation mode,

please select Wireless >Distance Setting, and set the outdoor distance value at 110% of the

real distance as shown in Figure 3-41. It will help you stabilize outdoor links.

Figure 3-41 Distance Setting

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Chapter 4. AP & Multi-SSID & Repeater (Range Extender)

& Bridge with AP & Client Operation Mode

This Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point through

the web-based management page in standard AP operation mode including AP,

Multi-SSID, Repeater (Range Extender), Bridge with AP and Client mode. In the following

explanations, we will take the device in Access Point operation mode for example.

4.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. There

are eight main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will be

available after you click one of the main menus. The eight main menus are: Status,Quick

Setup,Operation Mode,WPS,Network,Wireless,DHCP and System Tools. On

the right of the Web-based management page, there are the detailed explanations

and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings you have altered on the

page, please click Save.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

4.2 Status

Selecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which is

read-only.

Figure 4-1 Status

1. Wired

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This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,IP

address and Subnet Mask.

2. Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Operation Mode,

Name (SSID),Channel,Mode,Channel Width and MAC address.

3. WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address,IP

address,Subnet Mask,Default Gateway and DNS server. If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN

connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the

Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the

Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.

4. Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

5. System Up Time

The total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.

4.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Setup".

4.4 Operation Mode

Selecting Operation Mode will allow you to choose the operation mode for the

AP. The AP supports seven operation mode types, AP Client Router,AP Router,Access

Point,Multi-SSID,Repeater (Range Extender),Bridge with AP and Client. Please select

the one your want as shown in Figure 4-2. Click Save to save your choice.

Figure 4-2 Operation Mode

AP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.

The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting

to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at AP Client Router mode. The Ethernet

port acts as a LAN port.

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AP Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/Cable

Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet

WAN port. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.

Access Point - In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transform

the wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together,

especially for a home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.

Multi-SSID - In this mode, the device can create up to 4 wireless networks

labeled with different SSIDs and assign each SSID with different security or

VLAN, especially for the situation when the various access policies and functions are

required.

Repeater(Range Extender) - In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing

wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminate

signal-blind corners.

Bridge with AP - In this mode, the device can be used to combine multiple local networks

together to the same one via wireless connections, especially for a home or office where

separated networks can't be connected easily together with a cable.

Client - In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via Ethernet port and

act as an adaptor to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a

Smart TV, Media Player, or game console only with an Ethernet port.

Note:

When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Please

manually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridge

mode.

4.5 WPS

Choose WPS in the main menu, you will see the page as shown in Figure 4-3. The WPS function

is disabled and cannot be configured in the standard AP mode.

Figure 4-3 WPS

Selected SSID - If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDs

from the pull-down list.

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WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.

Current PIN - The current value of the device's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the

device can be found in the label or User Guide.

Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the device to its default.

Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's

PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

Disable PIN of this Device - WPS external registrar of entering the device's PIN can be

disabled or enabled manually. If the device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate

an external Registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.

Add Device - You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

4.6 Network

The Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default

settings of the AP.

4.6.1

LAN

Figure 4-4 the Network menu

Selecting Network > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of LAN port on this page.

Figure 4-5 LAN

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

MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't

be changed.



Type - Choosing dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to

configure IP address manually.



IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:

192.168.0.254).



Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Normally use

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.



Gateway - The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address.



IGMP Proxy – IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) works for IPTV multicast stream.

The device supports both IGMP proxy with enabled/disabled option and IGMP snooping.

Note:

1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.

2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP

server will not take effect until they are re-configured.

3) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host

will change accordingly at the same time.

4) The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.

4.7 Wireless

The Wireless option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you

to make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network.

Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Basic Settings is

used for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Mode

allows you to select the mode that AP works on. Security Settings provides three

different security types to secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wireless

network. MAC filtering allows you to control the access of wireless stations to the

AP. Wireless Statistics shows you the statistics of current connected Wireless stations.

Distance Setting is used to adjust the wireless range in outdoor conditions. Throughput Monitor

helps to watch wireless throughput information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailed

information about the current connected wireless stations.

There are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-6): Wireless Settings,

Wireless Security,Wireless MAC Filtering,Wireless Advanced,

Distance Setting,Throughput Monitor and Wireless Statistics. Click any of

them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed

explanations for each submenu are provided below.

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4.7.1 Wireless

Settings

Figure 4-6 Wireless menu

Selecting Wireless >Wireless Settings will enable you to configure the basic settings for your

wireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-7).

Figure 4-7 Wireless Settings in AP Client Router mode



Wireless Network Name - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)

must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is

set to be

(XXXXXX indicates the last unique six characters of each device's MAC address), which can

ensure your wireless network security. But it is strongly recommended that you change your

networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST

is NOT the same as test.



Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of

the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is

not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of TERMS OF USE

will pop up. Select I agree to these terms of use, and click Accept to continue.

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Note:

Note Dialog

Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause

interference. Limited to local law of the United States, selecting country code and channel

function was disabled.



Transmission Power - The available options of transmission power are determined by the

region selected.



Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to

change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby

access point.



Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the AP works on. The options includes:

11b only, 11g only, 11n only, 11bg mixed, 11bgn mixed.



Channel Width - The bandwidth of the wireless channel.



Enable Wireless Radio - The wireless radio of the AP can be enabled or disabled to allow or

deny wireless stations to access. If enabled, the wireless stations will be able to access the

AP, otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access the AP.



Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the AP will

broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

Note:

The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.

4.7.2 Wireless Security

Selecting Wireless >Wireless Security will enable you to configure the security of the wireless

network for your device on the page as shown in Figure 4-8.

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Figure 4-8 Wireless Security



Selected SSID: If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDs

from the pull-down list.

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

Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the

wireless stations will be able to connect the device without encryption. It is recommended

strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.



WPA/WPA2-Personal - Select WPA based on Radius Server.



WPA/WPA2-Enterprise - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.



WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.

Each security option has its own settings as described below:

WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended)



WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.



Version - You can select one of following versions:

Automatic - Select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal automatically based

on the wireless station's capability and request.

WPA-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA.

WPA2-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA2.



Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.



Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal, the length

should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should be between 8 and 63

characters.



Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.

WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise



WEP - Select 802.11 WEP security.



Version - You can select one of following versions:

Automatic - Select WPA or WPA2 automatically based on the wireless

station's capability and request.

WPA - Wi-Fi Protected Access.

WPA2 - WPA version 2.



Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.



Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.



Radius Port - Enter the port that radius service uses.



Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.



Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value

can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.

WEP



Type - You can select one of following types:

Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type

automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.

Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.



WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Format stands for

any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands

for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.

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WEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP

key information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values

must be identical on all wireless stations in your network.



Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption.

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.

For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,

A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.

For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,

A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.

For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f,

A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.

Note:

If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected

Shared Key as Authentication Type.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering

Selecting Wireless >Wireless MAC Filtering will allow you to set up some

filtering rules to control wireless stations accessing the device, which depend on the station’s

MAC address on the following screen as shown Figure 4-9.

Figure 4-9 Wireless MAC address Filtering

The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing the

AP, which depend on the station's MAC addresses.

Selected SSID - If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDs

from the pull-down list.

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MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access.

Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

Description - A simple description of the wireless station.

Modify - Here you can modify or delete an existing rule.

To disable the Wireless MAC Address Filters feature, keep the default setting, Disable.

To set up an entry, click Enable, and follow these instructions:

First, you must decide whether the specified wireless stations can or cannot access the AP. If you

desire that the specified wireless stations can access the AP, please select the radio button Allow

the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access, otherwise, select the radio

button Deny the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to access.

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, clicking the Add New... button, and following

these instructions: The “Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry"

page will appear, shown in Figure 4-10.

Figure 4-10 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry

1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC

Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).

For example,

00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.

2. Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example,

Wireless station A.

3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.

4. Click the Save button to save this entry.

To add another entries, repeat steps 1~4.

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To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Modify or Delete button in the modify column in the MAC Address

Filtering

Table.

2. Enter the value as desired in the Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry

page, and click the Save button.

You can click the Enable All button to make all the Entries enabled, click the Disable All button to

make all the Entries disabled, click the Delete All button to delete all the entries.

Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to

return to the previous page.

Note: If you enable the function and select the Allow the stations specified by any enabled

entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, and there are not any enable entries in the list,

thus, no wireless stations can access the AP.

For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE be

able to access the router. The wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB- 00-07-5F not be able

to access the router, while all other wireless stations cannot access the router, you should configure

the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:

1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

2. Select the radio button: Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to

access for Filtering Rules.

3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.

4. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-BE in

the MAC Address field, enter wireless station A in the Description field and

select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save button.

5. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in

the MAC Address field, enter wireless station B in the Description field and select

Disabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save button.

The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:

Note:

1) If you select the radio button Deny the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list

to access for Filtering Rules, the wireless station B will still not be able to access the router,

however, other wireless stations that are not in the list will be able to access the router.

2) If you enable the function and select the Allow the stations specified by

any enabled entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, and there are not any

enable entries in the list, thus, no wireless stations can access the router.

4.7.4 Wireless Advanced

Selecting Wireless > Wireless Advanced will allow you to do some advanced settings for the

device in the following screen as shown in Figure 4-11. As the configuration for each operation

mode is almost the same, we take Access Point mode for example here.

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Figure 4-11 Wireless Advanced

Beacon Interval - The beacons are the packets sent by the Device to synchronize a wireless

network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. You can specify

a value between 40-1000 milliseconds. The default value is 100.

RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet

is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the Device will send RTS

frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The

default value is

2346.

Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets

will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network

performance since excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.

DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message

(DTIM). You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1,

which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being

transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended enabled.

Enable Short GI - This function is recommended, for it will increase the data capacity by

reducing the guard interval time.

Enable AP Isolation - Isolate all connected wireless stations so that wireless stations cannot

access each other through WLAN. This function will be disabled if WDS/Bridge is enabled.

Note:

If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the

provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

4.7.5 Distance Setting

Selecting Wireless >Distance Setting will allow you to adjust the wireless range

in outdoor conditions as shown in Figure 4-12. This is a critical feature required for stabilizing

outdoor links. Enter the distance of your wireless link and the software will optimize

the frame ACK timeout value automatically.

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Figure 4-12 Distance Setting

Distance - Specify the distance value in kilometers, accurate to the first decimal place. If the

distance is set too short or too long, it will result poor connection and throughput performance,

it is best to set the value at 110% of the real distance. If the AP is being used in an indoor

setting, please use the indoor option.

Note:

It only works after you have established connection to remote AP under client mode.

Mode - You can select manual or indoor for the mode.

Click Save to keep your settings.

4.7.6 Throughput Monitor

Selecting Wireless >Throughput Monitor will helps to watch wireless throughput information in

the following screen shown in Figure 4-13.

Figure 4-13 Wireless Throughput

Rate - The Throughput unit.

Run Time - How long this function is running.

Transmit- Wireless transmit rate information.

Receive- Wireless receive rate information.

Click the Start button to start wireless throughput monitor.

Click the Stop button to stop wireless throughput monitor.

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4.7.7 Wireless Statistics

Selecting Wireless >Wireless Statistics will allow you to see the wireless

transmission information in the following screen shown in Figure 4-14.

Figure 4-14 The router attached wireless stations

MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address

Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-

AUTH / STA-ASSOC / AP-UP / WPA / WPA-PSK /WPA2/WPA2-PSK

Received Packets - Packets received by the station

Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current

connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to

the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.

Note:

This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.

4.8 DHCP

DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. The DHCP Server will

automatically assign dynamic IP addresses to the computers on the network. This protocol

simplifies network management and allows new wireless devices to receive IP addresses

automatically without the need to manually assign new IP addresses.

There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown as Figure 4-15): DHCP

Settings,DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Clicking any of them will enable you to

configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided

below.

Figure 4-15 The DHCP menu

4.8.1 DHCP Settings

Selecting DHCP >DHCP Settings will enable you to set up the AP as a DHCP (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PCs that are

connected to the system on the LAN. The DHCP Server can be configured on the page (shown as

Figure 4-16).

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Figure 4-16 DHCP Settings



DHCP Server - Selecting the radio button before Disable/Enable will

disable/enable the DHCP server on your AP. The default setting is Disable. If you disable

the Server, you must have another DHCP server within your network or else you

must manually configure the computer.



Start IP Address - This field specifies the first address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.0.100

is the default start IP address.



End IP Address - This field specifies the last address in the IP Address pool. 192.168.0.199

is the default end IP address.



Address Lease Time - Enter the amount of time for the PC to connect to the AP with its

current assigned dynamic IP address. The time is measured in minutes. After the time is up,

the PC will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~

2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.



Default Gateway (optional) - Enter the IP address of the gateway for your LAN. The factory

default setting is 0.0.0.0.



Default Domain (optional) - Enter the domain name of the your DHCP server.

You can leave the field blank.

Primary DNS (optional) - Enter the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Consult your ISP

if you don’t know the DNS value. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0.



Secondary DNS (optional) - Enter the IP address of another DNS server if

your ISP

provides two DNS servers. The factory default setting is 0.0.0.0.

Click Save to save the changes.

Note:

To use the DHCP server function of the device, you should configure all computers in the LAN as

"Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This function will not take effect until

the device reboots.

4.8.2 DHCP Clients List

Selecting DHCP >DHCP Clients List will enable you to view the Client Name,MAC Address,

Assigned IP and Lease Time for each DHCP Client attached to the device (Figure 4-17).

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Figure 4-17 DHCP Clients List

ID - Here displays the index of the DHCP client.

Client Name - Here displays the name of the DHCP client.

MAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the DHCP client.

Assigned IP - Here displays the IP address that the AP has allocated to the DHCP client.

Lease Time - Here displays the time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up, DHCP

client will request to renew the lease automatically.

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current

attached devices, click on the Refresh button.

4.8.3 Address Reservation

Selecting DHCP >Address Reservation will enable you to specify a reserved IP address for a

PC on the LAN, so the PC will always obtain the same IP address each time when it accesses the

AP. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to servers that require permanent IP settings.

The screen below is used for address reservation (shown in Figure 4-18).

Figure 4-18 Address Reservation

MAC Address - Here displays the MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an

IP address.

Reserved IP Address - Here displays the IP address that the AP is reserved.

Status - Here shows whether the entry is enabled or not

Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.

To Reserve IP addresses:

1. Click the Add New button in the page of Address Reservation, the following

page (Figure 4-19) will display.

2. Enter the MAC address (the format for the MAC Address is

XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX) and IP address in dotted-decimal notation

of the computer you want to add.

3. Click the Save button after finish configuring.

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Figure 4-19 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry

To modify A Reserved IP address:

1. Select the reserved address entry to your needs and click Modify. If you wish to delete the

entry, click Delete.

2. Click Save to keep your changes.

To delete all Reserved IP addresses:

Click Clear All.

Click Next to go to the next page and Click Previous to return the previous page.

Note:

The changes won't take effect until the device reboots.

4.9 System Tools

System Tools option helps you to optimize the configuration of your device. You can upgrade the

AP to the latest version of firmware as well as backup or restore the AP’s configuration files. Ping

Watch Dog can help to continuously monitor a particular connection to a remote host. Speed Test

helps to test the connection speed to and from any reachable IP address on current

network, especially when we are building wireless network between devices which are far away

from each other. It’s suggested that you change the default password to a more

secure one because it controls access to the device’s web-based management page.

Besides, you can find out what happened to the system in System Log.

There are twelve submenus under the System Tools menu (shown as Figure 4-20): SNMP,Time

Settings,Diagnostic,Ping Watch Dog,Speed Test,Firmware Upgrade,Factory Defaults,

Backup & Restore,Reboot,Password,System log and Statistics. Clicking any of them will

enable you to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu

are provided below.

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4.9.1

SNMP

Figure 4-20 The System Tools menu

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a popular network monitoring and management

protocol.

Choose menu “System Tools > SNMP”, and then you can configure the SNMP on the following

screen.

Figure 4-21

SNMP Agent - Choose Enable to open this function if you want to have remote control through

SNMPv1/v2 agent with MIB-II. Choose Disable to close this function.

SysContact - The textual identification of the contact person for this managed node.

SysName - An administratively-assigned name for this managed node.

SysLocation - The physical location of this node.

Note:

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Specifying one of these values via the Device's Web-Based Utility makes the

corresponding object read-only. If there isn't such a config setting, then the write request will

succeed (assuming suitable access control settings), but the new value would be forgotten the

next time the agent was restarted.

Get Community - Enter the community name that allows Read-Only access to the

Device's SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group

password. The default setting is public.

Get Source - Get source defines the IP address or subnet for management systems that can read

information from this 'get' community device.

Set Community - Enter the community name that allows Read/Write access to the

Device's SNMP information. The community name can be considered a group

password. The default setting is private.

Set Source - Set source defines the IP address or subnet for management systems

that can control this 'set' community device.

Note:

A restricted source can be a specific IP address (e.g. 10.10.10.1), or a subnet - represented as

IP/BITS (e.g. 10.10.10.0/24). If an IP Address of 0.0.0.0 is specified, the agent will

accept all requests under the corresponding community name.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

4.9.2 Time Settings

Choose menu “System Tools > Time Settings”, and then you can configure the time

on the following screen.

Figure 4-22 Time settings

Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull-down list.

To set time manually:

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1. Select your local time zone.

2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.

3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format.

4. Click Save.

For automatic time synchronization:

1. Enter the address or domain of the NTP Server I or NTP Server II.

2. Click the Get GMT button to get GMT from the Internet.

To enable Daylight Saving:

1. Select the Enable Daylight Saving checkbox to enable daylight saving function.

2. Schedule the span of time which this function will effect. For example, if you want

this function work at 0 o'clock(am) on the 1st Sunday of April and last until at 6 o'clok(pm)

on the 2nd Saturday of September, you need choose "Apr", "1st", "Sun", "0am" at Start

part and choose "Sep", "2nd", "Sat", "6pm" at the End part.

3. Click the Save button to effect this function.

Note:

1) This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall functions. These

time dependant functions will not work if time is not set. So, it is important to specify time

settings as soon as you successfully login to the Device.

2) The time will be lost if the Device is turned off.

3) The Device will automatically obtain GMT from the Internet if it is configured accordingly.

4) In daylight saving configuration, start time and end time shall be within one year and start

time shall be earlier than end time.

5) After you enable daylight saving function, it will take action in one minute.

4.9.3 Diagnostic

Choose menu “System Tools > Diagnostic”, and then you can transact Ping or

Traceroute function to check connectivity of your network in the following screen.

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Figure 4-23 Diagnostic Tools

Diagnostic Tool - Click the radio button to select one diagnostic tool:

Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution

to a given host or gateway.

Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.

Note:

You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or

domain name. If pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but

pinging/tracerouting the domain name is not, you might have a name resolution problem. In

this case, ensure that the domain name you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain

Name System (DNS) queries.

IP Address/ Domain Name - Enter the IP Address or Domain Name of the

PC whose connection you wish to diagnose.

Ping Count - Specifies the number of Echo Request messages sent. The default is 4.

Ping Packet Size - Specifies the number of data bytes to be sent. The default is 64.

Ping Timeout - Time to wait for a response, in milliseconds. The default is 800.

Traceroute Max TTL - Set the maximum number of hops (max TTL to be reached) in the

path to search for the target (destination). The default is 20.

Click the Start button to start the diagnostic procedure.

The Diagnostic Results page (as shown in Figure 4-24) displays the result of diagnosis.

If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.

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Note:

Figure 4-24 Diagnostic Results

1) Only one user can use the diagnostic tools at one time.

2) "Ping Count", "Ping Packet Size" and "Ping Timeout" are Ping Parameters, and "Traceroute

Max TTL" is Traceroute Parameter.

4.9.4 Ping Watch Dog

Selecting System Tools >Ping Watch Dog allows you to continuously monitor the

particular connection between the device to a remote host. It makes this device continuously

ping a user defined IP address (it can be the internet gateway for example). If it is unable to

ping under the user defined constraints, this device will automatically reboot.

Figure 4-25 Ping Watch Dog Utility

Enable Ping Watch Dog - Turn on/off Ping Watch Dog.

IP Address - The IP address of the target host where the Ping Watch Dog Utility is sending

ping packets.

Interval - Time internal between two ping packets which are sent out continuously.

Delay - Time delay before first ping packet is sent out when the device is restarted.

Fail Count - Upper limit of the ping packet the device can drop continuously. If this value is

overrun, the device will restart automatically.

Be sure to click the Submit button to make your settings in operation.

4.9.5 Speed Test

Selecting System > Speed Test allows you to test the connection speed to

and from any reachable IP address on current network on the page as shown in Figure 4-26.

The speed test is especially used when you are building wireless network between devices which

are far away from

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each other. It should be used for the preliminary throughput estimation between

two network devices. The estimation is rough. You can input the remote device's administrator

Username and Password under Advance options to get a precise estimation

if the remote device is TL-WA7110ND too.

Figure 4-26 Speed Test

Destination IP - The Remote device’s IP address.

Transmit - Estimate the outgoing throughput (Tx).

Receive - Estimate the ingoing throughput (Rx).

Be sure to click the Run Test button to start a new test after you filled enough information. You

can also stop a running test by click Stop Test button at any time.

4.9.6 Firmware Upgrade

Choose menu System Tools > Firmware Upgrade, and then you can update the latest version

of firmware for the Device on the following screen.

Figure 4-27 Firmware Upgrade

To upgrade the Device's firmware, follow these instructions:

1. Download a most recent firmware upgrade file from our website (www.tp-link.com).

2. Enter or select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer into the

File Name blank.

3. Click the Upgrade button.

4. The Device will reboot while the upgrading has been finished.

Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.

Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version

of the upgrade file must accord with the current hardware version.

Note:

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The firmware version must correspond to the hardware. The upgrade process

takes a few moments and the Device restarts automatically when the upgrade is complete. It

is important to keep power applied during the entire process. Loss of power during the upgrade

could damage the Device.

4.9.7 Factory Defaults

Choose menu System Tools > Factory Defaults, and you can restore the configurations of the

Device to factory defaults on the following screen.

Figure 4-28 Restore Factory Default

Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.

Default User Name - admin.

Default Password - admin.

Default IP Address - 192.168.0.254.

Default Subnet Mask - 255.255.255.0.

Note:

All changed settings will be lost when defaults are restored.

4.9.8 Backup & Restore

Choose menu “System Tools > Backup & Restore”, and then you can save

the current configuration of the Device as a backup file and restore the configuration via a

backup file as shown in Figure 4-29.

Figure 4-29 Backup & Restore

Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings to your local computer as a file.

To restore the AP's configuration, follow these instructions:

1. Click the Browse button to find the configuration file which you want to restore.

2. Click the Restore button to update the configuration with the file whose path is the one you

have input or selected in the blank.

Note:

The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. Wrong process will

lead the device unmanaged. The restoring process lasts for 20 seconds and the AP will restart

automatically then. Keep the power of the AP on during the process, in case of any damage.

4.9.9

Reboot

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Choose menu System Tools > Reboot, and then you can click the Reboot button to reboot the

Device via the next screen.

Figure 4-30 Reboot the Device

Click the Reboot button to reboot the Device.

Some settings of the Device will take effect only after rebooting, including:

Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).

Change the DHCP Settings.

Change the Wireless configurations.

Change the Web Management Port.

Upgrade the firmware of the Device (system will reboot automatically.).

Restore the Device's settings to the factory defaults (system will reboot automatically.).

Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.).

4.9.10 Password

Choose menu System Tools > Password, and then you can change the factory default user

name and password of the Device in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-31.

Figure 4-31 Password

It is strongly recommended that you change the factory default user name and password of the

AP. All users who try to access the AP's web-based utility will be prompted for the AP's user name

and password.

Note:

The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include

any spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.

Click the Save button when finished.

Click the Clear All button to clear all.

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4.9.11 System log

Choose menu System Tools > System Log, and then you can view the logs of the Device.

Figure 4-32 System Log

Auto Mail Feature - Indicates whether auto mail feature is enabled or not.

Mail Settings - Set the receiving and sending mailbox address, server address, validation

information as well as the timetable for Auto Mail Feature.

Figure 4-33 Mail Account Settings

From - Your mail box address.

To - Recipient's address.

SMTP Server - Your SMTP server.

Authentication - Most SMTP Server requires Authentication.

Note:

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Only when you select Authentication, do you have to enter the User Name and Password in

the following fields.

User Name - Your mail account name.

Password - Your mail account password.

Auto Mail Feature will help you monitor how your Device is running.

Everyday, at specified time, the Device will automatically send the log to specified mailbox.

Every few hours, such as 2 hours, the Device will automatically send the log to specified mailbox.

Log Type - By selecting the log type, only logs of this type will be shown.

Log Level - By selecting the log level, only logs of this level will be shown.

Refresh - Refresh the page to show the latest log list.

Save Log - Click to save all the logs in a txt file.

Mail Log - Click to send an email of current logs manually according to the

address and validation information set in Mail Settings. The result will be shown in the later log

soon.

Clear Log - All the logs will be deleted from the Device permanently, not just from the page.

Click the Next button to go to the next page.

Click the Previous button return to the previous page.

4.9.12 Statistics

Choose menu System Tools > Statistics, and then you can view the statistics of the Device,

including total traffic and current traffic of the last Packets Statistic Interval.

Figure 4-34 Statistics

The Statistics page shows the network traffic of each PC on the LAN, including total traffic and the

value of the last Packets Statistic interval in seconds.

Current Statistics Status - Enabled or Disabled. The default value is disabled. To enable,

click the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be

disabled.

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Packets Statistics Interval - The default value is 10. Select a value between

5 and 60 seconds in the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval value indicates the

time section of the packets statistic.

Sorted Rules - Choose how displayed statistics are sorted.

Click the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically.

Click the Refresh button to refresh the page.

Click the Reset All button to reset the values of all entries to zero.

Click the Delete All button to delete all entries in the table.

Statistics Table

Figure 4-35 Statistics Table

IP Address/MAC Address - The IP Address and MAC address are displayed with related

statistics.

Total

Packets - The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Device.

Bytes - The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Device.

Current

Packets - The total number of packets received and transmitted in the

last Packets

Statistics interval seconds.

Bytes - The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets Statistics

interval seconds.

ICMP Tx - The number of ICMP packets transmitted to the WAN per

second at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current

transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate".

UDP Tx - The number of UDP packets transmitted to the WAN per second at the

specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current transmitting rate /

Max transmitting rate".

TCP SYN Tx - The number of TCP SYN packets transmitted to the WAN per second

at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current transmitting rate /

Max transmitting rate".

Modify

Reset - Reset the values of the entry to zero.

Delete - Delete the existing entry in the table.

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Chapter 5. AP Client Router & AP Router Operation Mode

This Chapter describes how to configure some advanced settings for your Access Point through

the web-based management page. In the following explanations, we will take the device in AP

Client Router operation mode for example.

5.1 Login

After your successful login, you can configure and manage the Access Point. There are fifteen

main menus on the left of the Web-based management page. Submenus will be available after

you click one of the main menus. The sixteen main menus are: Status,Quick Setup,Operation

Mode,WPS,Network,Wireless,DHCP,Forwarding,Security,Parental Control,

Access Control,Advanced Routing,Bandwidth Control,IP & MAC Binding,

Dynamic DNS and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based management

page, there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To

apply any settings you have altered

on the page, please click Save.

The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.

5.2 Status

Selecting Status will enable you to view the AP’s current status and configuration, all of which is

read-only.

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1. LAN

Figure 5-1 Status

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address,IP

address and Subnet Mask.

2. Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless

Radio,

Name (SSID),Channel,Mode,Channel Width,MAC address and Client Status.

3. WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address,IP

address,Subnet Mask,Default Gateway and DNS server. If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN

connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the

Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the

Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.

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4. Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

5. System Up Time

The total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.

5.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Setup".

5.4 Operation Mode

Selecting Operation Mode will allow you to choose the operation mode for the

AP. The AP supports seven operation mode types, AP Client Router,AP Router,Access

Point,Multi-SSID,Repeater (Range Extender),Bridge with AP and Client. Please select

the one your want as shown in Figure 4-2. Click Save to save your choice.

Figure 5-2 Operation Mode

AP Client Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.

The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting

to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at AP Client Router mode. The Ethernet

port acts as a LAN port.

AP Router - In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/Cable

Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN

port. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.

Access Point - In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transform

the wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together,

especially for a home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.

Multi-SSID - In this mode, the device can create up to 4 wireless networks

labeled with different SSIDs and assign each SSID with different security or

VLAN, especially for the situation when the various access policies and functions are

required.

Repeater(Range Extender) - In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing

wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminate

signal-blind corners.

Bridge with AP - In this mode, the device can be used to combine multiple local networks

together to the same one via wireless connections, especially for a home or office where

separated networks can't be connected easily together with a cable.

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Client - In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via Ethernet port and

act as an adaptor to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a

Smart TV, Media Player, or game console only with an Ethernet port.

Note:

When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Please

manually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridge

mode.

5.5 WPS

WPS function will help you add a new device to the network quickly. If the new device supports

Wi-Fi Protected Setup and is equipped with a configuration button, you can add it to the network

by pressing the configuration button on the device and then press the button on the device within

two minutes. The status LED on the device will light green for five minutes if the device has been

successfully added to the network. If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup

and the connection way using PIN, you can add it to the network by entering the device's PIN.

Select menu WPS, then you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 5-3 ).

Figure 5-3

WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.

Current PIN - The current value of the Device's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the

Device can be found in the label or User Guide.

Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Device to its default.

Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Device's

PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

Add A New Device - You can add the new device to the existing network

manually by clicking Add Device button.

Note:

The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Device is disabled. Please

make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish

a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button

Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

Note:

To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of

the new device for function meanwhile.

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I. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Router

Use this method if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.

Step 1: Keep the default Status as Enabled and click the Add Device button in Figure 5-3,

then the following screen will appear.

Figure 5-4 Add A New Device

Step 2: Enter the PIN number from the client device in the field on the above WPS screen. Then

click Connect button.

Step 3: “Connect successfully” will appear on the screen of Figure 5-4, which means the client

device has successfully connected to the Router.

II. Enter the Router’s PIN on your client device

Use this method if your client device asks for the Router’s PIN number.

Step 1: On the client device, enter the PIN number listed on the Router’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup

screen. (It is also labeled on the bottom of the Router.)

Step 2: The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes for two minutes during the Wi-Fi

Protected

Setup process.

Step 3: When the WPS LED is on, the client device has successfully connected to the Router.

Step 4: Refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.

5.6 Network

The Network option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default

settings of the AP.

There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 5-5): LAN,WAN and MAC

Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding

function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.

5.6.1 WAN

Figure 5-5 the Network menu

Choose menu Network >WAN, and then you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the

screen below. There are six WAN connection types: Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPPoE/Russia PPPoE,

BigPond Cable, L2TP/Russia L2TP, and PPTP/Russia PPTP; while there is one more type in AP

Router mode, BigPond Cable.

1. If your ISP is running a DHCP server, select the Dynamic IP option. Then the Device will

automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follow (Figure 5-6).

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Figure 5-6 WAN – Dynamic IP

This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP,

including IP

address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc.

IP Address - The IP address assigned by your ISP dynamically.

Subnet Mask - The subnet mask assigned by your ISP dynamically.

Default Gateway - The default gateway assigned dynamically by your ISP.

MTU Size (in bytes) - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to modify the

MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not be done unless you are sure it

is necessary for your ISP connection.

If your ISP gives you one or two DNS IP addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter

the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be

assigned from ISP dynamically.

Primary DNS - Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

Secondary DNS - Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your

ISP.

Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP.

Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.

Note:

If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers

are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.

Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support

the broadcast applications. If you can't get the IP Address normally, you can choose

Unicast. You generally need not to check this option.

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Click the Save button to save your settings.

2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,

select the Static IP option. The Static IP settings page will appear as shown in Figure 5-7.

Figure 5-7 WAN - Static IP

Click the Save button to save your settings.

3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. Then you

should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-8):

PPPoE Connection

Figure 5-8 WAN – PPPoE/Russia PPPoE

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by

your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

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Secondary Connection - It's available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an

extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then you

can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.

Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there

is PPPoE

connection only. This is recommended.

Dynamic IP - Use dynamic IP address to connect to the local area network provided by

ISP.

Static IP - Use static IP address to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

WAN Connection Mode

Connect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnect

your Internet connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle

Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on

Demand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection when you

attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, put a

check mark in the circle.

If you want your Internet connection to remain active all the time, enter 0in the Max Idle

Time field.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle

Time (0~99 mins) because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.

Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To use

this option, click the radio button.

Time-based Connecting - You can configure the Device to make

it connect or disconnect based on time. Enter the start time in HH-MM for

connecting and end time in HH-MM for disconnecting in the Period of Time fields.

Connect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connect or

disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle

Time), the Device will disconnect your Internet connection, and not be able

to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the

Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet

connection to remain active all the times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.

Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting

last unless a new link is requested.

Note:

1) Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a

Max Idle Time (0~99 mins) because some applications visit the Internet

continually in the background.

2) Only when you have set the system time on System Tools →Time Settings page, the

Time-based Connecting function can take effect.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately.

Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Click the Advanced button to set up the advanced options.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and then

the page shown in Figure 5-9 will appear.

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Figure 5-9 PPPoE Advanced Settings

MTU Size - The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size is 1480 bytes,

which is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done

unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.

Service Name/AC Name - They should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for

your ISP.

ISP Specified IP Address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit IP

address to the Device during login, click "Use the IP Address specified by ISP" checkbutton

and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation, which is provided by your ISP.

Detect Online Interval - The default value is 0. You can input the value between 0 and 120.

The Device will detect Access Concentrator online every interval seconds. If the value is 0, it

means not detecting.

Use the following DNS Servers - If your ISP specifies a DNS server IP address for you,

click the checkbox, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS blanks

below. The Secondary DNS is optional. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned

dynamically from ISP.

Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by

your ISP.

Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter another DNS IP address in dotted-decimal

notation provided by your ISP.

Note:

The new advanced PPPoE parameters will not take effect until you dial-up again.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Click the Back button when finished.

4. If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPond

Cable option. And then you should enter the following parameters as in Figure 5-10.

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Figure 5-10 WAN – BigPond Cable

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.

Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.

NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au

VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au

QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au

MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks

is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required

by your ISP.

Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically

after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to

access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all

the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of

minutes you want

to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.

Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was

down.

Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect

immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand

mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity

period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect

immediately.

Note:

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Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time

because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. Then you

should enter the following parameters in Figure 5-11.

Figure 5-11 WAN – L2TP/Russia L2TP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either one as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect

button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Connect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnect from

your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your

Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on

Demand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection as

soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on

Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all

time, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you

want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To use

this option, check the radio button.

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Connect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connect

or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Device

will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-

establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet

again. To use this option, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to

remain active at all time, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number

of minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time,

because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you

should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-12):

Figure 5-12 WAN – PPTP/Russia PPTP

User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These

fields are case-sensitive.

Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP

address or the domain name.

If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter

the DNS

assigned by your ISP. And click the Save button.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect

button to disconnect immediately.

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Connect on Demand - You can configure the Device to disconnect from

your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your

Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on

Demand enables the Device to automatically re-establish your connection as

soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on

Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active

at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the

number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection

terminates.

Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Device is disconnected. To use

this option, check the radio button.

Connect Manually - You can configure the Device to make it connect

or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Device

will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-

establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet

again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to

remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number

in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Note:

Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time

because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

5.6.2 MAC Clone

MAC Clone allows you to clone the MAC address of the managing PC’s adapter to the WAN port.

This is because some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your adapter. Usually,

you do not need to change anything here.

Selecting Network > MAC Clone will enable you to configure the MAC address of the WAN port

on this page as shown in Figure 5-13.

Figure 5-13 MAC Address Clone

Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your

cable/DSL Modem or Ethernet during installation. Changes are rarely needed here.



WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port, which is

used for the WAN port. If your ISP requires that you register the MAC address, please enter

the correct MAC address into this field. The format for the

MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit).



Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing

the router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address button and

this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.

Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

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Click Save to save your settings.

Note:

1) Only the PC on your LAN can use the Clone MAC Address feature.

2) If you click Save, the Router will prompt you to reboot.

5.6.3 LAN

Selecting Network > LAN will enable you to configure the IP parameters of LAN port on this page.

Figure 5-14 LAN



MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't

be changed.



IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:

192.168.0.254).



Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network.

Normally use

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.



IGMP Proxy – IGMP (Internet Group Management Protocol) works for IPTV multicast stream.

The device supports both IGMP proxy with enabled/disabled option and IGMP snooping.

Note:

1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.

2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP

server will not take effect until they are re-configured.

3) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host

will change accordingly at the same time.

5.7 Wireless