Westell A90WMT-00 Media Terminal with Wireless LAN User Manual revised 5833 Draft1

Westell Inc Media Terminal with Wireless LAN revised 5833 Draft1

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User Manual Part 1

Draft 1 – 07/11/06 Copyright © 2006 Westell, Inc. 030-300417 Rev. A MEDIA GATEWAY™(MODEL WMT)USER GUIDE
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 2 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................................................42. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................................43. CARING FOR YOUR MEDIA GATEWAY.........................................................................................................44. REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................54.1 FCC Compliance Note...............................................................................................................................54.2 Canada Certification Notice..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.5. NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................................76. HARDWARE FEATURES....................................................................................................................................86.1 LED Indicators...........................................................................................................................................87. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE........................................................................................................................97.1 Installation Requirements ..........................................................................................................................97.2 Before you begin........................................................................................................................................97.3 Hardware Installations .............................................................................................................................108. CONFIGURING MEDIA GATEWAY FOR INTERNET CONNECTION........................................................138.1 Setting Up an Account Profile .................................................................................................................138.2 Establishing a PPP Session ......................................................................................................................188.3 Disconnecting a PPP Session...................................................................................................................209. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X.....................................................................................................................2210. SETTING UP ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ..............................................................................................2611. HOME ..................................................................................................................................................................2711.1 Adding Account Profiles..........................................................................................................................2811.2 Editing Account Profiles..........................................................................................................................2912. STATUS...............................................................................................................................................................3112.1 Connection Summary...............................................................................................................................3112.2 About .......................................................................................................................................................3213. CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................................................3313.1 Single Static IP – Single IP Address PassThrough ..................................................................................3313.2 Service Configuration ..............................................................................................................................3813.3 Firewall Configuration.............................................................................................................................5013.4 Wireless Configuration ............................................................................................................................5413.5 Advanced LAN ........................................................................................................................................6013.6 Advanced WAN.......................................................................................................................................7614. SETTING UP ADVANCED SERVICE CONFIGURATION.............................................................................9014.1 Port Forwarding Ranges of Ports .............................................................................................................91
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 3 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 14.2 Adding Port Forwarding Ports .................................................................................................................9114.3 Port Forwarding Trigger Ports .................................................................................................................9214.4 Adding Local Trigger Ports .....................................................................................................................9314.5 Static NAT ...............................................................................................................................................9414.6 Enabling Static NAT................................................................................................................................9514.7 Disabling Static NAT...............................................................................................................................9615. MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................................................9815.1 Backup/Restore........................................................................................................................................9815.2 Firewall Log.............................................................................................................................................9915.3 Administrative Password .......................................................................................................................10115.4 Remote Access.......................................................................................................................................10215.5 Update Device........................................................................................................................................10316. TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................................................................................................................10816.1 System Self Tests...................................................................................................................................10816.2 Diagnostic Logs .....................................................................................................................................11016.3 Statistics .................................................................................................................................................11416.4 Wireless Statistics ..................................................................................................................................11616.5 Status......................................................................................................................................................11817. NAT SERVICES................................................................................................................................................12418. TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION ......................................................................................................12819. PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................12820. SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT............................................................................................................12921. PUBLICATION INFORMATION.....................................................................................................................131
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 4 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 1. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION The Westell® Media Gateway Communications Subsystem provides reliable, high-speed, Internet access to your existing phone line. Installation is easy ... no tools ... no headaches. Simply connect the hardware, apply power, and perform the simple software configuration for the Media Gateway and you are on the Internet. The Media Gateway is capable of data rates hundreds of times faster than a traditional analog modem. But unlike analog modems, the Media Gateway allows you to use the same phone line for simultaneous voice/fax communications and high-speed Internet access, eliminating the need for dedicated phone lines for voice and data needs. The Media Gateway supports a variety of networking interfaces such as wireless 802.11b/g and Ethernet. Note: Hereafter, the Westell Media Gateway™ Communications Subsystem will be referred to as “Media Gateway,” “Gateway,” or “Modem.” 2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Never install any telephone wiring during a lightning storm.Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.Never touch non-insulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines. WARNINGRisk of electric shock. Voltages up to 140 Vdc (with reference to ground) may be present on telecommunications circuits. 3. CARING FOR YOUR MEDIA GATEWAY Please follow these guidelines to ensure the best use of your Media Gateway. xWhen using Stylus pen (Media Gateway in iobi mode), please be sure to gently tap the components in the LCD screen to navigate to various Iobi features. xDO NOT use a pen, pencil or other pointed object on the LCD screen as these items may cause damage to the screen. Always use the point of the Stylus for tapping on the LCD screen and making selections.xWarning: DO NOT use an abrasive cleaner on the LCD screen as this will damage the screen. If the LCD becomes soiled, use a damp, clean cloth moistened with a window-cleaning solution to gently wipe the screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 5 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 4. REGULATORY INFORMATION 4.1 FCC Compliance Note (FCC ID: CH8A90WMT-00) This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communication Commission (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 or more of the following measures: xReorient or relocate the receiving antenna. xIncrease the separation between the equipment and the receiver. xConnect the equipment to a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected. xConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Modifications made to the product could void the users’ right to operate the equipment.PART 68 - COMPLIANCE REGISTRATION This equipment (Model WMT) complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules and the requirements adopted by the ACTA. A label on the bottom of this equipment contains, among other information, the Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) and the product identifier. For products approved after July 23, 2001 the product identifier is in the format US:AAAEQ##TXXXX. The digits represented by ## are the REN without a decimal point (e.g. 03 is a REN of 0.3). The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. For earlier products, the REN is separately shown on the label. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most, but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company. This equipment is designated to connect to the telephone network or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack that is Part 68 compliant. An FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with the equipment. See the Installation Information section of this User Guide for details.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 6 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA. A compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this product. It is designed to be connected to a compatible modular jack that is also compliant. See installation instruction for details. If this terminal equipment (Model WMT) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request you to disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. The telephone company will notify you in advance if temporary discontinuance of service is required. If advance notification is not practical, the telephone company will notify you as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe such action is necessary. The telephone company may make changes to their facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment. If this happens, the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make the modifications necessary to maintain uninterrupted service. If your home has specially wired alarm equipment connected to the telephone line, ensure that the installation of this equipment (Model WMT) does not disable your alarm equipment. If you have questions about what will disable alarm equipment, consult your telephone company or a qualified installer. This equipment cannot be used on public coin phone service provided by the telephone company. Connection of this equipment to party line service is subject to state tariffs.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 7 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 5. NETWORKING REQUIREMENTS The following system specifications are required for optimum performance of the Media Gateway via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet or Wireless installations. CONNECTION TYPE MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 10/100 Base-T ETHERNET xPentium® or equivalent class machines xMicrosoft® Windows® (98 SE, ME, NT 4.0, 2000, or XP) Macintosh® OS X, or Linux installed x64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) x10 MB of free hard drive space xTCP/IP Protocol stack installed x10/100 Base-T Network Interface Card (NIC) xComputer Operating System CD-ROM on hand WIRELESS IEEE 802.11gxPentium® or equivalent class machines xMicrosoft® Windows® (98 SE, ME, 2000, or XP) or Macintosh® OS X installed xComputer Operating System CD-ROM on hand xInternet Explorer 4.x or Netscape Navigator 4.x or higher x64 MB RAM (128 MB recommended) x10 MB of free hard drive spacexAn available IEEE 802.11b/g PC adapter
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 8 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 6. HARDWARE FEATURES 6.1 LED Indicators This section describes the LED indicators located on the front of the Media Gateway. The LEDs described in this section are used to verify the unit’s operation and status. Refer to the following chart for details on the LEDs. LED States and Descriptions LED State Description Solid Green Media Gateway power is ON. OFF Media Gateway power is OFF. POWERSolid Red CS POST (Power On Self Test), Failure (not bootable) or Device Malfunction. Note: The Power LED should be red no longer than two seconds after the power on self test passes. Solid Green Powered device is connected to one or more of the Ethernet ports (includes devices with wake-on LAN capability where slight voltage is supplied to an Ethernet connection). ETHERNET(E1/WAN, E2, E3, E4)OFF Communication Subsystem power is OFF, no cable or no powered device is connected to the Ethernet ports. Solid Green Link Established. WIRELESS OFF Media Gateway power is OFF or No Link. Solid Green IP connected (the Subsystem has a WAN IP address from IPCP or DHCP, or a static IP address is configured. PPP negotiation has successfully completed. Solid Red Device attempted to become IP connected and failed (no DHCP response, no PPPoE response, PPPoE authentication failed, no IP address from IPCP, etc.). INTERNETOFF Media Gateway power is OFF, Media Gateway is in Bridge Mode, or an Internet connection is not present. Solid Blue Indicates telephone is in use (off-hook) LINE IN USE OFF Indicates telephone is not in use (on-hook) NOTE: Safe Boot is reflected when the Power and Internet LED’s are both Red and all other LED’s are off.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 9 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 7. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE 7.1 Installation Requirements To install the Media Gateway, you will need the following: xA Network Interface Card (NIC) installed in your PC, or xAn IEEE 802.11b/g adapter 7.2 Before you begin Make sure that your kit contains the following items: x Media Gateway Base Unit xPower Supply xRJ-45 Ethernet cable (straight-through) (yellow) xRJ-11 Phone cable xCordless Handset and Battery xBase Unit Stand xStylusx Media Gateway CD-ROMxQuick Start Guide
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 10 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 7.3 Hardware Installations NOTE: If you are using Your Media Gateway in conjunction with an Ethernet Hub or Switch, refer to the manufacturer’s instructions for proper installation and configuration. Westell recommends the use of a surge suppressor to protect equipment attached to the AC power supply. 7.3.1 Installation via 10/100 Base-T Ethernet NOTE: Before you connect via 10/100 Base-T, you must have an available Ethernet card installed in your computer. If your Ethernet card does not auto-negotiate, you must set it to half duplex. Refer to the Ethernet card manufacturer’s instructions for installing and configuring your Ethernet card. 1. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (E2, E3, or E4) jacks marked on the rear panel of the base unit to the Ethernet port on your computer. Repeat this step to connect up to two additional PCs to the Media Gateway. NOTE: You may connect to any of the three Ethernet (E2, E3, or E4) jacks on the rear panel of the Media Gateway base unit as they serve as an Ethernet switch. 2. Connect the DC 12V power supply cord to the power connector marked 12V AC~ on the rear panel of the base unit. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then turn on the power switch (if it is not already turned on). 3. Check to see if the Power LED is solid green. If the Power LED is solid green, the base unit is powered up. 4. Check to see if the Ethernet LED on the base unit is solid green. Solid green indicates that the Ethernet interface is functioning properly.5. After you have completed section 8 of this document and established an Internet connection, the Internet LED will be solid green. If this LED is not solid green, please refer to your ISP’s instructions for establishing an Internet connection or to section 6.1 (LED Indicators) of this document for information on the LEDs. Congratulations! You have completed the Ethernet hardware installation. Proceed to section 8 to configure your Media Gateway for an Internet connection. !
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 11 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 7.3.2 Connecting PCs via Wireless IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to your Media Gateway via a wireless network adapter, the SSID must be the same for both the Media Gateway and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default SSID for Media Gateway is the serial number of the unit (located below the bar code on the bottom of the unit and also on the Westell shipping carton). Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID value. The PC’s wireless network adapter must be configured with the SSID (in order to communicate with the Media Gateway) before you begin the account setup and configuration procedures. Later, for privacy, you can change the SSID by following the procedures outlined in section 13.4 (Wireless Configuration). NOTE: Client PCs can use any Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g certified card to communicate with the Media Gateway. The Wireless card and Media Gateway must use the same Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security code type. The factory default for WEP is DISABLED. If you enable WEP, you must ensure the network setting for your wireless adapter is set to “Must Use Shared Key for WEP” or “Open Wi-Fi.” You must ensure that your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter is configured properly for whichever network setting you use. You can access the settings in the advanced properties of the wireless network adapter. To network Media Gateway using a wireless installation, you will need to confirm the following: 1. Ensure that an 802.11b/gwireless network adapter has been installed in the PC on your wireless network. 2. Install the appropriate drivers for your Wireless IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g adapter used with your PC. 3. Connect the DC 12V power supply cord to the power connector marked 12V AC~ on the rear panel of the base unit. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then turn on the power switch (if it is not already turned on). 4. Check to see if the Power LED is solid green. If the Power LED is solid green, the base unit is powered up. 5. Check to see if the Wireless LED is solid Green. This means that the Wireless interface is functioning properly. 6. After you have completed section 8 of this document and established an Internet connection, the Internet LED will be solid green. If this LED is not solid green, please refer to your ISP’s instructions for establishing an Internet connection or to section 6.1 (LED Indicators) of this document for information on the LEDs. NOTE: After you have initially connected Media Gateway using a wireless installation, you can network the Media Gateway to additional computers in your home or office by completing steps 1 and 2 in this section for each PC that you want on your wireless network. Congratulations! You have completed the Wireless installation for the Media Gateway. You must now go to section 8 to configure Media Gateway for an Internet connection.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 12 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 7.3.3 Ethernet and Wireless Combination Installation Media Gateway supports simultaneous use of 10/100 Base-T Ethernet and Wireless configurations. The following instructions explain how to install Media Gateway for simultaneous use of Ethernet and Wireless ports. NOTE: Refer to section 7.3.1 and 7.3.2 for instructions on hardware installation via Ethernet and Wireless connections, respectively. 1. Ensure that an 802.11b/g wireless network adapter has been installed in the PC on your wireless network. 2. Install the appropriate drivers for your Wireless IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g adapter used with your PC. 3. Connect the yellow Ethernet cable from the Ethernet (E2, E3, or E4) jack marked on the rear panel of the base unit to the Ethernet port on your computer. Repeat this step to connect up to two additional PCs to the base unit. NOTE: You may connect to any of the three Ethernet (E2, E3, or E4) jacks on the rear panel of the Media Gateway base unit as they serve as an Ethernet switch. 4. Connect the DC 12V power supply cord to the power connector marked 12V AC~ on the rear panel of the base unit. Plug the other end of the power supply into an AC wall socket, and then turn on the power switch (if is it not already turned on). 5. Check to see if the Power LED is solid green. If the Power LED is solid green, the base unit is powered up. 6. Check to see if the Ethernet LED is solid green. Solid green indicates the Ethernet interface is functioning properly. 7. Check to see if the Wireless LED is solid Green. This means that the Wireless interface is functioning properly. 8. After you have completed section 8 of this document and established an Internet connection, the Internet LED will be solid green. If this LED is not solid green, please refer to your ISP’s instructions for establishing an Internet connection or to section 6.1 (LED Indicators) of this document for information on the LEDs. NOTE: After you have initially connected Media Gateway using a wireless installation, you can network Media Gateway to additional computers in your home or office by completing steps 1 and 2 in this section for each PC that you want on your wireless network. Congratulations! You have completed the simultaneous hardware (Ethernet and Wireless) installation. You must now go to section 8 to configure Media Gateway for an Internet connection.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 13 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 8. CONFIGURING MEDIA GATEWAY FOR INTERNET CONNECTION To browse the Internet using your Media Gateway, you must set up your account profile and establish a PPP session with your ISP. NOTE: The PPPoE protocol is often used to establish an Internet connection. However, if your Internet service provider does not support PPPoE, please refer to your service provider’s instructions for establishing an Internet connection. If you are using PPPoE to establish your Internet connection, please following the instructions provided in this section. 8.1 Setting Up an Account Profile After you complete the hardware connection for your Media Gateway, power up the unit. Next, bring up your computer’s Web browser and type http://192.168.1.254 in the browser’s address window, and then press Enter on your keyboard. The Getting Started screen will appear. Click on next to continue.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 14 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on Next, the following screen will be displayed. This screen will allow you to set up your account profile. NOTE: Before you set up your account profile, you must obtain your Account ID,Account Password, andVPI/VCI values from your ISP. You will use this information when you set up your account parameters. If you are at a screen and need help, click on the Help button to learn more about the screen, or see section Error! Reference source not found. (Help) for additional information on the help messages. Type in your account parameters. (Account parameters are required before connecting to the Internet.) Account Parameters include: Ɣ Connection Name-the Connection Name is a word or phrase that you use to identify your account. (You may enter up 64 characters in this field.) Ɣ Account ID-the Account ID is provided by your ISP. (You may enter up 255 characters in this field.) Ɣ Account Password-the Account Password is provided by your ISP. (You may enter up 255 characters in this field.)
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 15 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide When you enter your account parameters at the User Name screen, they will be displayed as shown in the screen below. Click next if you want your account parameters to take effect. Click on reset if you do not want the account parameters that you entered to take effect or if you want to re-enter the parameters. Enter the VPI and VCI values (0 for VPI and 35 for VCI default) you obtained from your ISP. Click on next.NOTE: The VPI/VCI screen will come pre-configured and it will be displayed here. Do not change any values in this screen. Click next to go to the PROTOCOL screen. VPI = 0VCI = 35
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 16 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Select the Protocol type that you obtained from your ISP. Click on next.When the SET-UP COMPLETE screen appears, you have successfully completed your Account Profile setup. Click on done.NOTE: The PROTOCOL screen will come pre-configured and it will be displayed here. Click next to go to the SET-UPCOMPLETE screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 17 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you changed the VPI/VCI settings and clicked on done in the SET-UP COMPLETE screen, the following screen will appear. Click on OK.NOTE: The following pop-up will appear only if you have changed the VPI,VCI, or Protocol values in the preceding screens. If you did not change any of these values, this pop-up screen will not appear and Media Gateway will not be reset. If the Media Gateway’s connection setting is set to “Always On” and you have changed any of these values, Media Gateway will reset automatically. For instructions on editing your connection settings, see section 11.2. If you clicked on OK, the following screen will be displayed. Media Gateway will be reset and the new configuration will take effect.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 18 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 8.2 Establishing a PPP Session View the PPP Status at the Home page. If the PPP Status displays DOWN, click the Connect button to establish a PPP session. NOTE: Whenever the PPP Status displays DOWN, you do not have a PPP session established. If the Media Gateway’s connection setting is set to “Always On” or “On Demand,” after a brief delay the PPP session will be established automatically and the PPP Status will display UP. If the connection setting is set to “Manual,” you must click on the Connect button to establish a PPP session. Once the PPP session has been established (PPP Status displays UP), you may proceed with the Media Gateway’s configuration. Section 11.2 provides instructions on editing the connection settings. (Refer to the ‘Edit My Connection’ screen.) The Media Gateway’s factory default connection setting is “Manual.” If you click the Connect button, the following screen will appear briefly. The PPP Status in the ConnectionOverview window allows you to view the state of your Media Gateway connection. When the PPP Status displays Connecting…, this means that you are establishing a PPP session.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 19 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide After a PPP session has been established, the PPP Status will display UP. Congratulations! You may now browse the Internet. For example, if you want to visit BellSouth’s home page, type http://www.bellsouth.com in your browser’s address window.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 20 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 8.3 Disconnecting a PPP Session If you have finished browsing the Internet and want to disconnect from your PPP session, click on the Disconnectbutton in the Connection Overview screen (the preceding screen). The following pop-up screen will appear. Click on OK to disconnect the PPP session. Warning: If you disconnect the PPP session, this will disconnect Media Gateway from the Internet, and all computers on the LAN will be disconnected until the PPP session is re-established. If you clicked the Disconnect button in the preceding Connection Overview screen, the PPP Status should display DOWN. This means that you no longer have a PPP session (no IP connection to your ISP).
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 21 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide When you are ready to re-establish a PPP session, click on the connect button. NOTE: When you are ready to exit the Gateway’s interface, click on the X (close) in the upper-right corner of the window. Closing the window will not affect your PPP Status (your PPP session will not be disconnected). You must click the disconnect button to disconnect your PPP session. When you are ready to restore the Media Gateway interface, you must launch your Internet browser and type http://192.168.1.254/ in the browser’s address window and press Enter on your keyboard.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 22 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 9. SETTING UP MACINTOSH OS X This section provides instructions on how to use Macintosh Operating System 10 with the Media Gateway. Follow the instructions in this section to create a new network configuration for Macintosh OS X. Open the System Preference Screen After you have connected Media Gateway to the Ethernet port of your Macintosh, the screen below will appear. Click the “Apple” icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and select System Preferences.Choose the Network Preferences After selecting System Preferences…, from the previous screen, the System Preferences screen will be displayed. From the System Preferences screen, click on the Network icon.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 23 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Create a New Location After selecting the Network icon at the System Preferences screen, the Network screen will be displayed. SelectNew Location from the Location field. Name the New Location After selecting New Location from the Network screen, the following screen will be displayed. In the field labeled Name your new location:, change the text from “Untitled” to “Westell.” Click OK.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 24 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Select the Ethernet Configuration After clicking on OK in the preceding screen, the Network screen will be displayed. The Network screen shows the settings for the newly created location. From the Configure field in the Network screen, select Built-in Ethernet.Click on Save.NOTE: Default settings for the Built-in Ethernet configuration are sufficient to operate Media Gateway. Check the IP Connection To verify that the computer is communicating with Media Gateway, follow the instructions below. 1. Go to the “Apple” icon in the upper-right corner of the screen and select System Preferences.2. From the System Preferences screen, click on the Network icon. The Network screen will be displayed. 3. From the Configure field in the Network screen, select Built-in Ethernet.4. View the IP address field. An IP address that begins with 192.168.1 should be displayed. NOTE: The DHCP server provides this IP address. If this IP address is not displayed, check The Gateway’s wiring connection to the PC. If necessary, refer to section 7 for hardware installation instructions.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 25 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Create a User Account In the address window of your Internet Explorer web browser, type http://192.168.1.254, and then press Enter on your keyboard. The Getting Started screen will be displayed. You may now begin your Account Setup. Refer to section 8 (Configuring Media Gateway for Internet connection) to begin setting up your account.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 26 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 10. SETTING UP ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Advanced Configuration instructions are explained in Section 11 through Section 17. If you want to set up advanced features for the Media Gateway, follow the instructions provided in sections 11 through 17.The Media Gateway Communications Subsystem allows you to make changes to advanced features such as account profiles, routing configurations, and firewall settings. The following sections explain each feature and show you how to make changes to the Media Gateway’s settings. A menu is displayed at the top of each screen and will allow you to navigate to the various configuration options of your Media Gateway. If you are at a screen and need help, click on the Help button to learn more about that screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 27 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 11. HOME As you navigate through the various screens of Media Gateway Communications Subsystem, the name of the active page that you have selected will appear in the upper-left side of the screen, as shown below. Please note that the actual values may differ from the values displayed in the screens. If you have set up your account profile and established your PPP session as discussed in section 8, the following settings will be displayed when you click on your Home page. Click on profile editor to edit your connection profile. NOTE: If you have created multiple account profiles, select the option button for the active account profile. Connection Name This Connection Name is from the connection profile that you established in section 8.PPP Status UP = PPP session established DOWN = No PPP session established.Connect/Disconnect CONNECT = Establish a PPP session
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 28 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide DISCONNECT = Disconnect a PPP session Profile Editor This allows you to make changes to the profile that you created in section 8.11.1 Adding Account Profiles If you select the Profile Editor button from your Home page, the Advanced Home screen will appear, as shown below. Click on the new connection button in the Advanced Home screen. The New Connection screen will appear. Enter your account profile information and click on New. Next, click on OK in the pop-up screen to save your new connection. If you do not want to add a connection profile, click on Close in the New Connection screen. NOTE: NAT Profiles allow you to create specific service settings. A NAT Profile may be associated with a certain connection setting, or NAT services. This allows you to customize the profile for specific users. You may store up to eight unique user profiles in the Media Gateway. Details on the New Connection screen are located at the end of this section. If you clicked OK in the “Save new connection?” pop-up screen, the following screen will be displayed. This screen will allow you to edit a connection profile. Select a profile name from the Connection Name field and click on the edit button adjacent to the name.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 29 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 11.2 Editing Account Profiles If you clicked on Edit in the preceding screen, the Edit “My Connection” screen will appear. Follow the steps in the Edit “My Connection” screen to change your existing connection profile, which you set up in section 8. If you do not want to change your connection profile, click on close in the screen. Click on delete if you want to delete your connection profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 30 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Connection Name This field allows you to enter a new connection name of your choice (up to 64 characters). Account ID The account ID that you used in section 8. Account Password The account password that you used in section 8. Service Profile Westell recommends that you use the Default parameter. Manual Factory default = MANUAL Selecting this feature allows you to manually establish your PPP session. On Demand Selecting this feature allows Media Gateway to automatically re-establish your PPP session on demand anytime your PC requests Internet activity (for example, browsing the Internet, email, etc.). When you have traffic, it may cause a delay. Always On Selecting this feature allows Media Gateway to automatically establish a PPP session when you log on, or if the PPP session goes down. Time Out Enable Factory Default = DISABLED Selecting this feature allows you to enable the timeout parameter of your PPP session, which is set to a factory default of 20 minutes. Save Password Selecting this feature allows you to save the password for your new connection profile in Media Gateway so that you will not have to re-enter it in case of a reboot. Minutes for Connection Time Out This option allows you to specify the number of minutes that you want a PPP session to stay active before it is disconnected due to inactivity. (This feature works if you have selected the Time Out Enable feature explained above.)
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 31 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 12. STATUS 12.1 Connection Summary The following settings will be displayed if you select Connection Summary from the Status menu. PPP Connection Information Connection Name This is from the connection profile that you established in section 8. Connection Duration This field will display how long your PPP session has been connected. Status This field will display the status of your PPP session. UP=ConnectedDOWN=Disconnected Number of Reconnects This field will display the number of attempts that were made to establish a PPP session. Note: The actual values may differ from the values displayed in this screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 32 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 12.2 AboutThe following settings will be displayed if you select About from the Status menu. Model Number Media Gateway manufacturer’s model number. Serial Number Media Gateway manufacturer’s serial number. MAC Address Media Access Controller (MAC) i.e., hardware address of this device. Software Version Version of Application Software. Software Model Media Gateway application type. Description Product description. Boot Loader Version of boot loader software Note: The actual values may differ from the values displayed in this screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 33 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13. CONFIGURATION 13.1 Single Static IP – Single IP Address PassThrough The following settings will be displayed if you select Single Static IP from the Configuration menu. The Single Static IP Configuration screen allows you to select the device on your LAN that will share your Single Static IP. Before you begin this section, configure your PC settings to obtain an IP address from Media Gateway automatically. (Refer to your Windows Help screen for instructions.) NOTE: Single Static IP (SSI) allows the user to share the WAN assigned IP address with one device on the LAN. By doing this, the device with the SSI becomes visible on the Internet. Network Address Translation (NAT) and Firewall rules do not apply to the device configured for SSI. If you are using Bridge (Routed Bridge) protocol, Single Static IP configuration will not be available. STOP: Static NAT must be disabled before you can enable Single Static IP. To disable Static NAT, select Services from the Configuration menu. Next, click on the static NAT button. Select the device from the Static NAT Devicedrop-down menu and click on disable. Return to Single Static IP Configuration by selecting Single Static IP Configuration from the Configuration menu.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 34 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.1.1 Enabling Single Static IP – Single IP Address PassThrough To enable Single Static IP, select a device that will share your Single Static IP from the options listed in the window. Click on enable.NOTE: The Single Static IP Configuration screen allows you to select the device on your LAN that will share your Single Static IP. If you select a device and clicked on enable, the following pop-up screen will appear. Click on OK to enable this device for Single Static IP. Click on Cancel if you do not want to enable Single Static IP. NOTE: The actual device name may differ from the name displayed in this screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 35 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on OK in the preceding pop-up screen, the following pop-up screen will appear. Media Gateway must be reset to allow the new configuration to take effect. Click on OK.If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. Media Gateway will be reset and the new configuration will take effect. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed. Confirm that your PPP session displays UP. (Click on the connect button to establish a PPP session). Next, Select Single Static IP from the Configuration menu to confirm that Single Static IP is enabled, as shown in the following screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 36 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide STOP! After you enable Single Static IP, you must reboot your computer. NOTE: If you chose to enable User Configured PC, wait for Media Gateway to reset and then manually enter the WAN IP, Gateway, and Subnet mask addresses you obtained from your ISP into a PC.13.1.2 Disabling Single Static IP – Single IP Address PassThrough To disable Single Static IP, select Single Static IP from the Configuration menu. Click on disable.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 37 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on disable in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click on OK. If you clicked on OK in the Disable IP Passthrough? screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. This screen will allow the modem to be reset and the new configuration will take effect. Click on OK.If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. Media Gateway will be reset and the new configuration will take effect. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed. Confirm that your PPP session displays UP. (Click on the connect button to establish a PPP session). Next, Select Single Static IP from the Configuration menu to confirm that Single Static IP is disabled, as shown in the following screen.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 38 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide STOP! After you disable Single Static IP, you must reboot your computer. 13.2 Service Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select Services from the Configuration menu. Westell has developed an extensive list of NAT services and you may select any service from this list. By selecting your specific NAT service and setting up a NAT profile, you will ensure that the appropriate ports on Media Gateway are open and that the required application traffic can pass through your LAN. For a list of supported services, go to section 17 (NAT Services). NAT Profiles allow you to create specific service settings. The NAT profile may then be associated with a connection profile, allowing you to customize profiles for specific users. For example, if you want to attach specific NAT services to a profile, or if you want to set up a different connection setting for a profile, you can create new NAT profiles and customize them to your preference. NOTE: You may create up to four NAT profiles and attach an unlimited number of services to each profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 39 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Current Profile Displays the NAT (Network Address Translation) services that you have selected.Service Name Drop down selection menu of NAT (Network Address Translation) service you can select to configure the Media Gateway. UPNP Enable Factory Default = Disable Enabling UPNP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic device discovery by your operating system.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 40 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.2.1 Configuring UPNP on the Media Gateway Note: To use the UPNP functionality in the Media Gateway, your Windows XP operating system must also support UPNP. Please contact your computer manufacturer to verify that UPNP is enabled in your Windows XP operating system. To enable UPNP on Media Gateway perform the following steps: 1) Select Service Configuration from the Configuration screen 2) Click the UPNP Enable box (a check mark will appear in the box). 3) Follow the instructions in the pop-up screens. 4) Click OK to Reset the Media Gateway. NOTE: When you are ready to disable UPNP, uncheck the UPNP Enable box in the Service Configuration screen. If you click the UPNP Enable box in the Service Configuration screen, a check mark will appear in the box and the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click OK to continue. If you click OK in the preceding screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click on OK to reset the Media Gateway.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 41 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on OK in the preceding screen, the following screen will be displayed. Media Gateway will be reset automatically, and the new configuration will take effect. After a brief delay, the home page will be displayed. Confirm that your PPP session displays UP. (Click on the connect button to establish a PPP session).
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 42 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.2.2 Creating a New NAT Service Profile NAT Profiles allow you to create specific service settings. The NAT profile may then be associated with a connection profile, allowing you to customize profiles for specific users. For example, if you want to attach specific NAT services to a profile, or if you want to set up a different connection setting for a profile, you can create new NAT profiles and customize them to your preference. NOTE: You may create up to four NAT profiles and attach an unlimited number of services to each profile. To create a new NAT profile, click new in the Service Configuration screen. If you select new from the preceding Service Configuration screen, the Create new Service Profile? pop-up screen will be displayed. Click on OK to begin creating your new NAT service profile. Click Cancel if you do not want to create a new NAT service profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 43 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on OK, the following screen will be displayed. Select “A New Service Profile #1” from the Current Profile drop-down arrow. If you selected “A New Service Profile #1” from the Current Profile drop-down arrow, the following screen will be displayed. This screen shows that you have chosen to create a new NAT service profile. You may create up to four NAT service profiles and attach an unlimited number of services to each profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 44 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.2.3 Editing a NAT Service Profile After you have created a NAT service profile, you may edit the profile’s name. If you select edit from the ServiceConfiguration screen, the following screen will be displayed. By selecting the edit button, you can make changes to your profile name, and then, later, add to or delete NAT services from that profile. Type your new NAT service profile name in the field labeled Profile Name.The following screen shows that a new profile name called ‘My NAT Profile’ was entered into the Profile Namefield. If you want save the new NAT profile, click on save. If you do not want to save the new NAT profile, click on close.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 45 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on save in the Edit NAT Profile screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click OK to save your new profile settings. If you click on Cancel, your new profile settings will not be saved. The following screen displays the current profile. If desired, you may create a new profile and delete or edit an existing profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 46 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.2.4 Adding NAT Services to a Profile This section explains how to add NAT services to your NAT service profile. Remember, you may attach an unlimited number of NAT services to any profile. NOTE: Westell has developed an extensive list of NAT services and you may select any service from this list. By selecting your specific NAT service and setting up a NAT profile, you will ensure that the appropriate ports on Media Gateway are open and that the required application traffic can pass through your LAN. For a list of supported NAT services, go to section 17 (NAT Services). To add a NAT service, select Services from the Configuration menu. Next, Select a NAT service from the options provided at the Service Name drop-down arrow. NOTE: You can attach multiple NAT services to your profile. However, for each NAT service that you attach to your profile, you must first select the new NAT service. Then, you must load the new NAT Configuration, as explained in section 13.2.2. In the following screen, the ‘Default’ profile has been selected as the profile that will host the selected NAT service. However, you can attach a NAT service to any profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 47 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide For example, the screen below displays America Online as the NAT service selected. After you have selected a service, click on enable.If you click enable, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. If you click OK, you will allow incoming connections to be forwarded to a designated local PC. If you click Cancel, you will allow only outgoing connections from any local PC. Click OK or click Cancel. NOTE: If you click Cancel in the following pop-up screen, the NAT service you selected in the Service Configurationscreen is still configured; however, it will not be assigned to any device on the local LAN. You must click OK to host the NAT service.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 48 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you clicked on OK in the preceding pop-up screen, the Host Device screen will be displayed. The Host Devicescreen will allow you to select which device will host the NAT service you selected on your local area network. You must either select the device from the Host Device drop-down arrow or type an IP address in the field labeled IP Address. If you click on Cancel, the connection will be dynamically assigned. Click on done. After you have selected a NAT service and you have saved it to your NAT service profile, the following screen will be displayed. It shows which NAT service is active for the selected profile.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 49 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you select the details button in the Service Configuration screen, the following screen will display the details of the selected NAT service. If you click on the delete button in the Service Configuration screen, you will remove that NAT service from your NAT service profile. Click on close to continue. NOTE: If you would like to set up additional Advanced Service Configuration options, refer to section 14 (Setting Up Advanced Service Configuration).
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 50 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.3 Firewall Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select Firewall from the Configuration menu. Security Level High High security level only allows basic Internet functionality. Only Mail, News, Web, FTP, and IPSEC are allowed. All other traffic is prohibited. Medium Factory Default = MEDIUM Like High security, Medium security only allows basic Internet functionality by default. However, Medium security allows customization through NAT configuration so that you can enable the traffic that you want to pass. Low The Low security setting will allow all traffic except for known attacks. With Low security, Media Gateway is visible to other computers on the Internet. None Firewall is disabled. (All traffic is passed) Custom Custom is an advanced configuration option that allows you to edit the firewall configuration directly. NOTE: only the most advanced users should try this. Remote Logging Enable Factory Default = Disable If enabled, Media Gateway will send firewall logs to a syslog server. Remote IP Address The IP address of the syslog server machine to which the diagnostics logs to be sent.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 51 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Important: Westell recommends that you do not change the settings in the User Defined Firewall Rules screen. If you need to reset Media Gateway to factory default settings, push the reset button on the rear of the Media Gateway. If you select Edit from the Security Level screen, the User Defined Firewall Rules screen will be displayed. This screen allows you to change the security parameters on your Inbound and Outbound Firewall rules via the User Defined Firewall Rules drop-down arrow. If you select Inbound, this will restrict inbound traffic from the WAN to the LAN. Outbound restricts outbound traffic to the WAN from the LAN. To apply the new settings, click Apply inthe screen labeled User Defined Firewall Rules.The information displayed in the following screen depends upon the Firewall security setting you have selected. If you selected “None” in the preceding Firewall Security Level screen, no values will be displayed in the following User Defined Firewall Rules screen. If you clicked Apply in the User Define Firewall Rules screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed.Click on OK if you want your new firewall setting to take effect. If you click on Cancel, your new firewall settings will not take effect. Note: The information displayed in this screen depends on the level of security you have selected.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 52 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you want to save your new firewall settings, click on save in the screen labeled User Define Firewall Rules.Important: Westell recommends that you do not change the settings in the User Defined Firewall Rules screen. If you need to reset Media Gateway to factory default settings, push the reset button on the rear of the Media Gateway. If you clicked save in the User Define Firewall Rules screen, the following pop-up screen will be displayed. Click OK when asked Do you wish to save these Rules to Flash and switch you Security Level to “User”? Thiswill save your new firewall settings. If you click Cancel, your new firewall settings will not be saved.Note: The information displayed in this screen depends on the level of security you have selected.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 53 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide If you select Help in the screen labeled User Defined Firewall Rules, the following screen will be displayed. This screen gives a detailed explanation of the Firewall Rules.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 54 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.4 Wireless Configuration The following fields will be displayed if you select Wireless from the Configuration menu. IMPORTANT: If you are connecting to Media Gateway via a wireless network adapter, the service set ID (SSID) must be the same for both Media Gateway and your PC’s wireless network adapter. The default SSID for Media Gateway is the serial number of the unit (located below the bar code on the bottom of the base unit and also on the Westell shipping carton). Locate and run the utility software provided with your PC’s Wireless network adapter and enter the SSID value. The PC’s wireless network adapter must be configured with the SSID (in order to communicate with the Media Gateway) before you begin the Media Gateway’s account setup and configuration procedures. For privacy, you may change the Network Name (SSID) value in the Wireless Configuration screen to your desired value. NOTE: Client PCs can use any Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) 802.11b/g certified card to communicate with the Media Gateway. The Wireless card and Media Gateway must use the same Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security code type. The factory default for WEP is DISABLED. If you enable WEP, you must ensure the network setting for your wireless adapter is set to “Must Use Shared Key for WEP” or “Open Wi-Fi.” You must ensure that your PC’s Wi-Fi adapter is configured properly for whichever network setting you use. You can access the settings in the advanced properties of the wireless network adapter. To select a network setting, click on the drop-down arrow at the field labeled Authentication Type, and then select either Open System or Shared Key. If you change any settings in this screen, you must click on the Save button to ensure that the settings take effect. NOTE: For privacy, you should change the Network Name (SSID) value to your desired value.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 55 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Wireless Card InformationWireless Operation Factory Default = Enabled. When disabled, no stations will be able to connect to the Media Gateway. Network Name (SSID) This string, (32 characters or less) is the name associated with the AP. To connect to the AP, the SSID on a Station card must match the SSID on the AP card or be set to “ANY.” Channel The AP transmits and receives data on this channel. The number of channels to choose from is pre-programmed into the AP card. Station cards do not have to be set to the same channel as the AP; the Stations scan all channels, and look for an AP to connect to. Mode This setting allows station to communicate with the Media Gateway. Possible Responses: Mixed: Station using any of the 802.11b, 802.11b+, and 802.11g rates can communicate with the Media Gateway. 11b only: Communication with Media Gateway is limited to 802.11b 11b+: Stations using any of the 802.11b and 802.11b+ rates can communicate with the Media Gateway 11g only: Communication with Media Gateway is limited to 802.11g 4x Support Factory Default = Disabled When selected, this enables/disables the 4X option. If enabled, 4X support provides additional algorithms for increased throughput. The station cards must also support this option. Advanced Configuration edit button Selecting this button allows access to the Wireless Advanced Configuration settings. Privacy Settings Authentication Type Factory Default = Open System Possible Response: Open System: Open System authentication is the default selection. Shared Key: To use Shared Key authentication, WEP must be enabled, and a valid WEP key must be present. Enabling WEP does not force the use of Shared Key authentication. It is permissible to have WEP enabled and still use Open System authentication. WEP Security WEP Security WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) Factory Default=DISABLED The AP card supports 64-bit, 128-bit, or 256-bit WEP encryption. If WEP is disabled, any station can connect to the AP (as long as its SSID matches the AP SSID).IF WEP is enabled, the risk of someone nearby accessing the AP is minimized. Key Select If selected, the WEP Key is treated as a string of text characters, and the number of characters must be either 5 (for 64-bit encryption) or 13 (for 128-bit encryption) or 29 (for 256-bit encryption). If not selected, the WEP key is treated as a string of hexadecimal characters, and the number of characters must be either 10 (for 64-bit encryption), 26 (for 128-bit encryption), or 58 (for 256-bit encryption). The only allowable hexadecimal characters are 0-9 and A-F. NOTE: The WEP key must be the same value and type for both Media Gateway and the wireless network adapter. “Pass Phrase” is not the same as “text” and should not be used. Key Mapping Table button Selecting this button will allows access to the Wireless Key Mappings settings. Hide SSID Factory Default = Disabled. If Enabled, Media Gateway will not bradcast the SSID. Stations must configure the SSID to match the Network Name (SSID) to connect to the Media Gateway. MAC Address Filtering Factory Default = Disabled. If Enabled, only the stations in the MAC Filter Table can connect to the Media
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 56 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Gateway. MAC Filter Table button Selecting this button allows access to the Wireless MAC Address Filter Table. 13.4.1 Wireless Advanced Configuration The following screen will be displayed if you click on the edit button adjacent to Advanced Configuration in the Wireless Configuration screen. Beacon Period The time interval between beacon frame transmissions. Beacons contain rate and capability information. Beacons received by stations can be used to identify the access points in the area. RTS Threshold RTS/CTS handshaking will be performed for any data or management MPDU containing a number of bytes greater than the threshold. If this value is larger than the MSDU size (typically set by the fragmentation threshold), no handshaking will be performed. A value of zero will enable handshaking for all MPDUs. Fragmented Threshold Any MSDU or MMPDU larger than this value will be fragmented into an MPDU of the specified size. Preamble Algorithm Factory Default = Local STA’s Possible Responses: Always Long: Transmissions are done using the long preamble algorithm. Always Short: Transmissions are done using the short preamble algorithm. Local STA’s: If all associated stations support short preamble, then the short preamble algorithm is used. Otherwise, the long preamble algorithm is used. Slot Time Algorithm Factory Default = Local STA’s
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 57 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide Possible Response: Always Off: Transmissions are done using a 20 usec slot time. Always ON: Transmissions are done using a usec slot time (SST). Local STA’s: If all associated stations support SST, then the 9 usec slot time is used. Otherwise, the 20 uses slot time is used. Enhanced Dynamic: Similar to Local STA’s, with the following extension: If associated stations that do not support SST do not transmit for a period of time, the 9 usec slot time is used. PBCC Algorithm Factory Default = Enhanced Dynamic Possible Response: Always Off: PBCC is not used, operation at 22 Mbps is not possible. Always ON: PBCC is used. Local STA’s: If all associated stations support PBCC, then PBCC is used. Otherwise, PBCC is not used. Dynamic: Similar to local STA’s with the following extension: PBCC setting is also dependent on Beacon frames from overlapping BSS. If Beacon frames are received that do not support PBCC, then PBCC is not used. Enhanced Dynamic: Similar to Dynamic with the following extension: If associated stations that do not support PBCC do not transmit for a period of time, then PBCC is not used. ERP Protection Algorithm Factory Default = Dynamic Possible Response: Always Off: ERP is not used Always ON: ERP is used. Local STA’s: If there are any associated stations than do not support ERP, a protection algorithm is used to prevent contention. Dynamic: Similar to local STA’s with the following extension: The ERP protection setting is also dependent on Beacon frames from overlapping BSS. IF Beacon frames are received that indicate ERP is not supported, then a protection algorithm is used. Enhanced Dynamic: Similar to Dynamic with the following extension: If associated stations that do not support ERP do not transmit for a period of time, then protection algorithm is not used. Rate Adaptation Factory Default = Enable If disabled, the highest rate shared between Media Gateway and STA is used for each transmission. Rate Fallback Factory Default = After 1 Retry The number of retries to attempt before falling back to the next lower rate. If Fallback is disabled, the starting rate is the only rate tried. IF Rate Adaptation is also disabled, the maximum rate shared with the STA is always the starting rate and the only rate tried. This may not work in noisy environments, and will reduce roaming distances.Possible Response: After 1 Retry/ Disable/ After 1 Retry/ After 2 Retry 802.11b Rates (Mbps) 802.11g Rates (Mbps) These are the allowable communication rates that Media Gateway will attempt to use. The rates are also broadcast within the connection protocol as the rates supported by the Media Gateway.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 58 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.4.2 Wireless Key Mappings The following screen will be displayed if you click on the edit button adjacent to Key Mapping Table in the Wireless Configuration screen. WEP Key Select Enable is you want this WEP key enabled for the listed MAC Address. MAC Address The MAC address assigned to the station for which you want to assign a WEP key. Key Length The number of bits the encryption is going to use for WEP. The options are 64, 128, or 256 bits. Key Value The WEP key to be used for this station.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 59 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.4.3 Wireless Filter Table The following screen will be displayed if you click on the edit button adjacent to MAC Filter Table in the Wireless Configuration screen. Traffic Allowed: When the MAC Filter is enabled, only stations in the MAC Filter Table (which are set to “Allowed”) will have access to the AP. Blocked: This allows the station to remain in the table, but no access to the Media Gateway is allowed. MAC Address The MAC address assigned to the station that you want to allow access to. Station Name The station name or description that the MAC address is assigned to. This is an optional field that is useful in identifying the station.
Draft 1 - 07/11/06030-300417 Rev. A 60 July 2006 Media Gateway (Model WMT) User Guide 13.5 Advanced LAN This section explains the configurable features of Media Gateway that are available if you select Advanced LANfrom the Configuration menu. 13.5.1 DNS Configuration The following settings will be displayed if you select DNS from the Advanced LAN menu. User Assigned DNS Domain Name NOTE: Your ISP may This field allows you to enter a Domain Name for the Media Gateway. To add a Domain Name, in the field under User Assigned DNS, type in your

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