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  • Page 1 AIP-W502 Long-Range & Wide Coverage 150Mbps 802.11N Wireless Router USER GUIDE...
  • Page 2 AIP-W502 User Guide...
  • Page 3 ALFA. ALFA reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice. Copyright © 2010 by ALFA Networks, Inc. All rights reserved Trademarks: ALFA is a registered trademark of ALFA NETWORK Inc.

  • Page 4: About This Guide

    BOUT UIDE This guide gives specific information on how to install the Mini Broadband URPOSE Router and its physical and performance related characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the Mini Broadband Router. This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ONTENTS BOUT UIDE ONTENTS IGURES ABLES ECTION ETTING TARTED NTRODUCTION Key Hardware Features Description of Capabilities Applications Package Contents Hardware Description LED Indicators Ethernet WAN Port Ethernet LAN Port Power Connector WPS Button Reset Button ETWORK LANNING Internet Gateway Router LAN Access Point Wireless Bridge Wireless Client...
  • Page 6 ONTENTS System Requirements Mounting the Device Mounting on a Wall Mounting on a Horizontal Surface Router Mode Connections Bridge Mode Connections NITIAL ONFIGURATION ISP Settings Connecting to the Login Page Home Page and Main Menu Common Web Page Buttons Setup Wizard Step 1 - Language Selection Step 2 - Time Settings Step 3 - WAN Settings - DHCP...
  • Page 7 ONTENTS DHCP Clients Advanced Routing Advanced Routing Settings Routing Table Dynamic Route IRELESS ONFIGURATION Basic Settings HT Physical Mode Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Wi-Fi Multimedia Multicast-to-Unicast Converter WLAN Security Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WPA Pre-Shared Key WPA Enterprise Mode IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS Access Policy Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
  • Page 8 ONTENTS System Status Statistics System Log ECTION PPENDICES ROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing LED Indicators If You Cannot Connect to the Internet Before Contacting Technical Support ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS ABLES AND INOUTS Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring LOSSARY NDEX –...

  • Page 9: Figures

    IGURES Figure 1: Top Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Figure 3: LEDs Figure 4: Bottom Panel Figure 5: Operating as an Internet Gateway Router Figure 6: Operating as an Access Point Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Bridge Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Repeater Figure 9: Operating as a Wireless Client Figure 10: Wall Mounting Figure 11: Router Mode Connection...
  • Page 10 IGURES Figure 32: DHCP Clients Figure 33: Advanced Routing (Router Mode) Figure 34: Basic Settings Figure 35: HT Physical Mode Settings Figure 36: Advanced Wireless Settings Figure 37: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings Figure 38: WMM Configuration Figure 39: Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Figure 40: Security Mode Options Figure 41: Security Mode - WEP Figure 42: Security Mode - WPA-PSK Figure 43: Security Mode - WPA...

  • Page 11: Tables

    ABLES Table 1: Key Hardware Features Table 2: LED Behavior Table 3: WMM Access Categories Table 4: LED Indicators Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts – 16 –...

  • Page 12: Sectioni

    ECTION ETTING TARTED This section provides an overview of the Mini Broadband Router, and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard. This section includes these chapters: “Introduction”...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    NTRODUCTION The AIP-W502 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router supports routing from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection (DSL or cable modem) to a local network. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes. ARDWARE EATURES The following table describes the main hardware features of the Mini Broadband Router.

  • Page 14: Applications

    | Introduction HAPTER Description of Capabilities Easy setup and management through an easy-to-use web browser ◆ interface on any operating system that supports TCP/IP. Compatible with all popular Internet applications. ◆ Many advanced networking features are provided by the Mini Broadband PPLICATIONS Router: Wired LAN —...

  • Page 15: Package Contents

    ARDWARE ESCRIPTION The AIP-W502 150Mbps Wireless-N Mini Broadband Router, from herein refered to as Mini Broadband Router, connects to the Internet through its RJ-45 WAN port. It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ-45 Fast Ethernet LAN port.

  • Page 16: Figure 1: Top Panel

    1 | I ntroduction HAPTER Hardware Description Figure 1: Top Panel WPS Button LED Indicators Figure 2: Rear Pan RJ-45 WAN Port RJ-45 LAN Port DC Power cket – 21 –...

  • Page 17: Led Indicators

    1 | I ntroduction HAPTER Hardware Description LED I The Mini Broadband Router includes four status LED indicators, as NDICATORS described in the following figure and table. Figure 3: LEDs WLAN Power Table 2: LED Behavior Status Description Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating normally.

  • Page 18: Ethernet Wan Port

    1 | I ntroduction HAPTER Hardware Description WAN P A 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be attached to an Internet access THERNET device, such as a DSL or Cable modem. LAN P The Mini Broadband Router has one 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port that can be THERNET attached directly to a PC or 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN segments.

  • Page 19: Internet Gateway Router

    ETWORK LANNING The Mini Broadband Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users.

  • Page 20: Network Planning

    | Network Planning HAPTER LAN Access Point The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple "internal" IP addresses to one “external”...

  • Page 21: Wireless Bridge

    | Network Planning HAPTER Wireless Bridge IRELESS RIDGE The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The Mini Broadband Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units. Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini Broadband Router. The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network.

  • Page 22: Wireless Client

    | Network Planning HAPTER Wireless Client IRELESS LIENT The Mini Broadband Router can operate as a wireless client on one SSID interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When the wireless client option is enabled, the client SSID interface functions as an external gateway WAN port.

  • Page 23: Installing The Mini Router

    NSTALLING THE OUTER The Mini Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for your network environment. See “Operation Mode” on page Router Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and ◆...

  • Page 24: Mounting The Device

    Installing the Mini Router HAPTER Mounting the Device OUNTING THE EVICE The Mini Broadband Router can be mounted on any horizontal surface, or on a wall. The following sections describe the mounting options. The Mini Broadband Router should be mounted only to a wall or wood OUNTING ON A surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.

  • Page 25: Router Mode Connections

    Installing the Mini Router HAPTER Router Mode Connections OUTER ONNECTIONS In its default Router Mode, the Mini Broadband Router forwards traffic between an Internet connected cable or DSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below. Figure 11: Router Mode Connection Set up wireless devices...

  • Page 26: Bridge Mode Connections

    | Installing the Mini Router HAPTER Bridge Mode Connections RIDGE ONNECTIONS In Bridge Mode, the Mini Broadband Router operates as a wireless access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you can then make a wireless connection to the Mini Broadband Router and access the wired network resources, including local servers and the Internet.
  • Page 27 | Installing the Mini Router HAPTER Bridge Mode Connections Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the Mini Broadband Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 33 for more information on accessing the web interface.

  • Page 28: Initial Configuration

    NITIAL ONFIGURATION The Mini Broadband Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). ISP S ETTINGS If you are not sure of your connection method, please contact your...

  • Page 29: Home Page And Main Menu

    Initial Configuration HAPTER Home Page and Main Menu Figure 13: Login Page AGE AND After logging in to the web interface, the Home page displays. The Home page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard. Figure 14: Home Page –...

  • Page 30: Common Web Page Buttons

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Common Web Page Buttons OMMON UTTONS The list below describes the common buttons found on most web management pages: Apply – Applies the new parameters and saves them to memory. Also ◆ displays a screen to inform you when it has taken affect. Clicking ‘Apply’...

  • Page 31: Step 2 - Time Settings

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard The Step 2 page of the Wizard configures time zone and SNTP settings. 2 - T ETTINGS Select a time zone according to where the device is operated. Click Next after completing the setup. Figure 16: Wizard Step 2 - Time and SNTP Settings The following items are displayed on this page: Current Time —...

  • Page 32: Step 3 - Wan Settings - Dhcp

    Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard 3 - WAN The Step 3 page of the Wizard specifies the Internet connection - DHCP parameters for the Mini Broadband Router’s WAN port. Click Next after ETTINGS completing the setup. By default, the access point WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled. The options are Static IP, DHCP (cable modem), PPPoE (DSL modem), PPTP, and L2TP.

  • Page 33: Step 3 - Wan Settings - Static Ip

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP, call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router. Configures a static IP for the WAN port.

  • Page 34: Step 3 - Wan Settings - Pppoe

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC ◆ address. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration.

  • Page 35: Step 3 - Wan Settings - Pptp

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router, then click the “Clone your PC’s MAC Address” (Default: Disable) Enables the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing 3 - WAN virtual private networks.
  • Page 36 | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard IP Address — Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available ◆ when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) Subnet Mask — Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: ◆ 255.255.255.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) Default Gateway —...

  • Page 37: Step 3 - Wan Settings - L2Tp

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual 3 - WAN private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. - L2TP ETTINGS Figure 21: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - L2TP The following items are displayed on this page: Server IP —...

  • Page 38: Step 4 - Wireless Security

    Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard Default Gateway — The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet. Operation Mode — Enables and configures the keep alive time. Primary DNS Server — The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.

  • Page 39: Completion

    | Initial Configuration HAPTER Setup Wizard Security Mode — Specifies the security mode for the SSID. Select the ◆ security method and then configure the required parameters. For more information, see “WLAN Security” on page 74. (Options: Disabled, Open, Shared, WEP-AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, WPA1_WPA2, 802.1X;...

  • Page 40: Ection

    ECTION ONFIGURATION This section provides details on configuring the Mini Broadband Router using the web browser interface. This section includes these chapters: “Operation Mode” on page 46 ◆ “Network Settings” on page 50 ◆ “Wireless Configuration” on page 64 ◆ ◆...

  • Page 41: Operation

    PERATION The Mini Broadband Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). The following sections are contained in this chapter: “Logging In”...

  • Page 42: Logging In

    | Operation Mode HAPTER Logging In OGGING It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the Mini Broadband Router's LAN port. The Mini Broadband Router has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 43: Figure 24: Home Page

    | Operation Mode HAPTER Logging In The home page displays the main menu items at the top of the screen and the Setup Wizard. See “Setup Wizard” on page 35. Figure 24: Home Page The displayed pages and settings may differ depending on whether the unit is in Router or Bridge Mode.

  • Page 44: Operation Mode

    | Operation Mode HAPTER Operation Mode PERATION The Operation Mode Configuration page allows you to set up the mode suitable for your network environment. Figure 25: Operation Mode The following items are displayed on this page: Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to ◆...

  • Page 45: Network Settings

    ETWORK ETTINGS The Network Settings pages allow you to manage basic system configuration settings. It includes the following sections: ◆ “WAN Setting” on page 50 “DHCP” on page 51 ■ “Static IP” on page 52 ■ “PPPoE” on page 53 ■...

  • Page 46: Dhcp

    | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting Enables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the WAN port. DHCP This setting allows the Mini Broadband Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider (ISP).

  • Page 47: Static Ip

    | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting Configures a static IP for the WAN port. TATIC Figure 27: Static IP Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: IP Address — The IP address of the Mini Broadband Router. Valid IP ◆...

  • Page 48: Pppoe

    | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router, then click the “Clone your PC’s MAC Address”...

  • Page 49: Pptp

    | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting On Demand Mode: The maximum length of inactive time the unit ■ will stay connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. (Default: 5 minutes) MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC ◆...
  • Page 50 | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting The following items are displayed on this page: Server IP — Sets a PPTP server IP Address. (Default: pptp_server) ◆ User Name — Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port. (Default: ◆ pptp_user;...

  • Page 51: L2Tp

    | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual L2TP private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. Figure 30: L2TP Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: Server IP — Sets the L2TP server IP Address. (Default: l2tp_server) ◆...
  • Page 52 | Network Settings HAPTER WAN Setting IP Address — Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available ◆ when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.) Subnet Mask — Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: ◆ 255.255.255.0, available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.) Default Gateway —...

  • Page 53: Lan Setting

    | Network Settings HAPTER LAN Setting LAN S ETTING The Mini Broadband Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is compatible with your existing local network.
  • Page 54 | Network Settings HAPTER LAN Setting Subnet Mask — Indicate the local subnet mask. ◆ (Default: 255.255.255.0.) DHCP Server — Enable this feature to assign IP settings to wired and ◆ wireless clients connected to the Mini Broadband Router. The IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and Domain Name Server (DNS) address are dynamically assigned to clients.

  • Page 55: Dhcp Clients

    | Network Settings HAPTER DHCP Clients DHCP C LIENTS The DHCP Clients page displays information on connected client stations that have been assigned IP addresses from the DHCP address pool. Figure 32: DHCP Clients The following items are displayed on this page: Host name —...

  • Page 56: Advanced Routing

    | Network Settings HAPTER Advanced Routing DVANCED OUTING Routing setup allows a manual method to set up routing between networks. The network administrator configures static routes by entering routes directly into the routing table. Static routing has the advantage of being predictable and easy to configure.

  • Page 57: Routing Table

    | Network Settings HAPTER Advanced Routing The following items are displayed on this page: Destination — A destination network or specific host to which packets ◆ can be routed. Type — Defines the type of destination. (Options: Host/Net, Default: ◆ Host) Gateway —...

  • Page 58: Dynamic Route

    | Network Settings HAPTER Advanced Routing Ref — Number of references to this route. ◆ Use — Count of lookups for the route. ◆ Interface — Interface to which packets for this route will be sent. ◆ Comment — Displays a useful comment to identify the routing rules. ◆...

  • Page 59: Wireless Configuration

    IRELESS ONFIGURATION The wireless settings section displays configuration settings for the access point functionality of the Mini Broadband Router. It includes the following sections: “Basic Settings” on page 64 ◆ ◆ “Advanced Settings” on page 68 “WLAN Security” on page 74 ◆...

  • Page 60: Figure 34: Basic Settings

    Wireless Configuration HAPTER Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to configure the wireless network name (Service Set Identifier or SSID) and set the wireless security method. Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “Basic.” Figure 34: Basic Settings The following items are displayed on this page: Wireless On/Off —...
  • Page 61 Wireless Configuration HAPTER Basic Settings 11n only : Only 802.11n clients will be able to communicate with the Mini Broadband Router (up to 150 Mbps). 11g/n mixed : Both 802.11g and 802.11n clients can communicate with the Mini Broadband Router (up to 150 Mbps), but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802.11g clients.

  • Page 62: Ht Physical Mode Settings

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Basic Settings The HT Physical Mode section on the Wireless Settings Advanced page HT P HYSICAL includes additional parameters for 802.11n operation. ETTINGS Figure 35: HT Physical Mode Settings The following items are displayed in this section on this page: HT Channel Bandwidth —...

  • Page 63: Advanced Settings

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings Aggregate MSDU (A-MSDU) — This option enables Mac Service Data ◆ Unit (MSDU) aggregation. (Default: Disable) Auto Block ACK — Select to block ACK (Acknowledge Number) or not ◆ during data transferring. Decline BA Request — Select to reject peer BA-Request or not. ◆...
  • Page 64 | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings Auto — The unit enables its protection mechanism for 802.11b ■ clients when they are detected in the network. When 802.11b clients are not detected, the protection mechanism is disabled. On — Forces the unit to always use protection for 802.11b clients, ■...

  • Page 65: Wi-Fi Multimedia

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings threshold, the RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to Send) mechanism will be enabled. The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” (Range: 1-2347 bytes: Default: 2347 bytes) Short Preamble —...

  • Page 66: Figure 37: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings Table 3: WMM Access Categories Access Description 802.1D Category Designation Tags AC_VO (AC3) Voice Highest priority, minimum delay. Time-sensitive 7, 6 data such as VoIP (Voice over IP) calls. AC_VI (AC2) Video High priority, minimum delay. Time-sensitive 5, 4 data such as streaming video.

  • Page 67: Figure 38: Wmm Configuration

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings Figure 38: WMM Configuration The following items are displayed in the WMM Configuration window: AIFSN (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space) — The minimum amount of ◆ wait time before the next data transmission attempt. Specify the AIFS value in the range 0-15 microseconds.

  • Page 68: Multicast-To-Unicast Converter

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Advanced Settings ACM — The admission control mode for the access category. When ◆ enabled, clients are blocked from using the access category. (Default: Disabled) AckPolicy — By default, all wireless data transmissions require the ◆ sender to wait for an acknowledgement from the receiver.

  • Page 69: Wlan Security

    Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security WLAN S ECURITY The Mini Broadband Router’s wireless interface is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network.

  • Page 70: Wired Equivalent Privacy (Wep)

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security The supported security mechanisms and their configuration parameters are described in the following sections: OPEN, SHARED, WEP-AUTO — See “Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)” ◆ on page 75 WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK — See “WPA Pre- ◆...

  • Page 71: Wpa Pre-Shared Key

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security WEP-AUTO — Allows wireless clients to connect to the network using ◆ Open-WEP (uses WEP for encryption only) or Shared-WEP (uses WEP for authentication and encryption). Encrypt Type — Selects WEP for data encryption (OPEN mode only). ◆...

  • Page 72: Wpa Enterprise Mode

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security WPA-PSK — Clients using WPA with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for ◆ authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP. WPA2-PSK — Clients using WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key are accepted ◆...

  • Page 73: Figure 43: Security Mode - Wpa

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security Figure 43: Security Mode - WPA The following items are displayed in this section on this page: Security Mode — Configures the WPA and WPA2 security modes used by clients. When using WPA or WPA2, be sure there is a RADIUS server in the connected wired network, and that the RADIUS settings are configured.

  • Page 74: Ieee 802.1X And Radius

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security message integrity. The AES Counter-Mode/CBCMAC Protocol (AES- CCMP) provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128- bit key. Use of AES-CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2. Before implementing WPA2 in the network, be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2-compliant hardware.

  • Page 75: Figure 44: Security Mode - 802.1X

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER WLAN Security Figure 44: Security Mode - 802.1X The following items are displayed in this section on this page: Security Mode — Configures the 802.1X security mode used by clients. When using 802.1X, either with WPA/WPA2 or on its own, be sure there is a configured RADIUS server in the connected wired network.

  • Page 76: Access Policy

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wireless Distribution System (WDS) The Mini Broadband Router provides a MAC address filtering facility. The CCESS OLICY access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses. This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode.

  • Page 77: Figure 46: Manual Wds Mac Address Configuration

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Figure 46: Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration Internet Service Provider Cable/DSL Modem MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-44 WDS MAC List: MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-22 00-22-2D-62-EA-33 00-22-2D-62-EA-44 MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-22 WDS MAC List: MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-33 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11...

  • Page 78: Figure 48: Wds Configuration

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Be sure that only one unit has an Internet access on its WAN port. ◆ Be sure the DHCP server is enabled only on one unit. When one unit is ◆ providing Internet access, enable the DHCP server on that unit. When using WDS Lazy mode in the network, at least one unit must be set to Bridge or Repeater mode.

  • Page 79: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configure a WDS MAC list entry. This feature allows the Mini Broadband Router to associate with other Mini Broadband Routers in the network and use their WDS MAC list. Lazy mode requires one other Mini Broadband Router within the wireless network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode, and has a configured MAC address list.

  • Page 80: Figure 49: Enabling Wps

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Figure 49: Enabling WPS The following items are displayed on this page: WPS — Enables WPS, locks security settings, and refreshes WPS ◆ configuration information. (Default: Disabled) Figure 50: WPS Configuration – 85 –...
  • Page 81 | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) The following items are displayed on this page: WPS Summary — Provides detailed WPS statistical information. WPS Current Status — Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic ◆ connecting to the Mini Broadband Router. (Options: Start WSC Process; Idle) WPS Configured —...

  • Page 82: Station List

    | Wireless Configuration HAPTER Station List TATION Displays the station information which associated to this Mini Broadband Router. Figure 51: Station List – 87 –...

  • Page 83: Firewall Configuration

    IREWALL ONFIGURATION The Mini Broadband Router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. Firewall Configuration contains the following sections: ◆ “MAC/IP/Port Filtering” on page 88 “Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding)”...

  • Page 84: Figure 52: Mac/Ip/Port Filtering

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER MAC/IP/Port Filtering Figure 52: MAC/IP/Port Filtering The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ MAC/IP/Port Filtering — Enables or disables MAC/IP/Port Filtering. (Default: Disable) Default Policy — When MAC/IP/Port Filtering is enabled, the default ◆ policy will be enabled.

  • Page 85: Current Filter Rules

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER MAC/IP/Port Filtering Destination IP Address — Specifies the destination IP address to ◆ block or allow traffic from. Source IP Address — Specifies the source IP address to block or allow ◆ traffic from. Protocol — Specifies the destination port type, TCP, UDP or ICMP. ◆...

  • Page 86: Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding)

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding) IRTUAL ERVER ETTINGS ORWARDING Virtual Server (sometimes referred to as Port Forwarding) is the act of forwarding a network port from one network node to another. This technique can allow an external user to reach a port on a private IP address (inside a LAN) from the outside through a NAT-enabled router.

  • Page 87: Current Virtual Servers In System

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER The Current Port Forwarding Table displays the entries that are allowed to URRENT IRTUAL forward packets through the Mini Broadband Router’s firewall. ERVERS IN SYSTEM No. — The table entry number. ◆ IP Address — Displays an IP address on the local network to allow ◆...

  • Page 88: System Security

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER System Security YSTEM ECURITY The Mini Broadband Router includes the facility to manage it from a remote location. The unit can also be sent a ping message from a remote location. Figure 55: System Security The following items are displayed on this page: ◆...

  • Page 89: Content Filtering

    | Firewall Configuration HAPTER Content Filtering ONTENT ILTERING The Mini Broadband Router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet access based on content, URL and host name. Figure 56: Content Filtering The following items are displayed on this page: Web URL Filter Settings —...
  • Page 90 | Firewall Configuration HAPTER Content Filtering Current Host Filters — Displays current Host filter. ◆ Add a Host Filter — Enters the keyword for a host filtering. ◆ – 95 –...

  • Page 91: Administration Settings

    DMINISTRATION ETTINGS The Mini Broadband Router’s Administration Settings menu provides the same configuration options in both Router and Bridge Mode. These settings allow you to configure a management access password, set the system time, upgrade the system software, display the system status and statistics.

  • Page 92: System Management

    | Administration Settings HAPTER System Management YSTEM ANAGEMENT The System Management commands allow you to change the language settings displayed in the interface, and change the user name and password. Figure 57: System Management The following items are displayed in the first two sections on this page: Language Settings —...

  • Page 93: Time Zone Settings

    | Administration Settings HAPTER Time Zone Settings ETTINGS The System Management page allows you to manually configure time settings or enable the use of a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) or NTP server. Figure 58: Time Zone Settings The following items are displayed in this section on this page: Current Time —...

  • Page 94: Ddns Settings

    | Administration Settings HAPTER DDNS Settings DDNS S ETTINGS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie a specific domain name to the unit’s dynamically assigned IP address. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes.

  • Page 95: Firmware Upgrade

    | Administration Settings HAPTER Firmware Upgrade IRMWARE PGRADE You can update the Mini Broadband Router firmware by using the Firmware Update facility. Figure 60: Firmware Upgrade The following items are displayed on this page: Firmware Upgrade — Allows you to upload new firmware manually by ◆...

  • Page 96: Configuration Settings

    | Administration Settings HAPTER Configuration Settings ONFIGURATION ETTINGS The Configuration Setting page allows you to save the Mini Broadband Router’s current configuration or restore a previously saved configuration back to the device. Figure 61: Configuration Settings The following items are displayed on this page: ◆...

  • Page 97: System Status

    | Administration Settings HAPTER System Status YSTEM TATUS The System Information page displays basic system information and the displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. This information is split into the three sections that follow. Figure 62: System Status (Router Mode) The following items are displayed on this page: System Info —...
  • Page 98 | Administration Settings HAPTER System Status Default Gateway — The default gateway is the IP address of the ■ router for the Mini Broadband Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. Primary DNS Server / Secondary DNS Server — The IP address ■...

  • Page 99: Statistics

    | Administration Settings HAPTER Statistics TATISTICS The Mini Broadband Router Traffic Statistics - Interfaces window displays received and transmitted packet statistics for all interfaces on the Mini Broadband Router. Figure 63: Statistics The following items are displayed on this page: Memory total —...

  • Page 100: System Log

    | Administration Settings HAPTER System Log Tx bytes — Displays the total number of bytes transmitted by the ◆ specified interface. YSTEM The Mini Broadband Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating Mini Broadband Router and network problems.

  • Page 101: Ection

    ECTION PPENDICES This section provides additional information and includes these items: “Troubleshooting” on page 107 ◆ “Hardware Specifications” on page 109 ◆ “Cables and Pinouts” on page 111 ◆ – 106 –...

  • Page 102: A Troubleshooting

    ROUBLESHOOTING LED I IAGNOSING NDICATORS Table 4: LED Indicators Symptom Action Power and LAN LEDs are ◆ The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the Mini Broadband Router, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. WLAN LED is off ◆...

  • Page 103: Before Contacting Technical Support

    | Troubleshooting PPENDIX Before Contacting Technical Support EFORE ONTACTING ECHNICAL UPPORT Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. If the Mini Broadband Router cannot be configured using a web browser: Be sure to have configured the Mini Broadband Router with a valid ■...

  • Page 104: Specifications

    ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS WAN: 10/100BASE-TX port, RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X NTERFACES (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) LAN: 10/100BASE-TX port, RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) Asian Power Devices Inc. / APD: WA-12112FG, WA-12112R AC P OWER DAPTER Sunny Electronics Corp.: SYS1381-1212-W2E, SYS1381-1212-W3U,...
  • Page 105 | Hardware Specifications PPENDIX 802.11b: 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1Mbps 802.11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6 Mbps Draft 802.11n (20MHz, 800ns GI): 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5 Mbps Draft 802.11n (40MHz, 800ns GI): 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/ 13.5 Mbps Draft 802.11n (20MHz, 400ns GI): 72.2/65/57.8/43.3/28.9/21.7/14.4/ 7.2 Mbps Draft 802.11n (40MHz, 400ns GI): 150/135/120/90/60/45/30/15 Mbps 27 +/- 2dBm RF O UTPUT...

  • Page 106: Ables And Pinouts

    ABLES AND INOUTS WISTED ABLE SSIGNMENTS For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes.

  • Page 107: 10/100Base-Tx Pin Assignments

    | Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 10/100BASE-TX P SSIGNMENTS Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).

  • Page 108: Crossover Wiring

    | Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX Crossover Wiring Figure 66: Straight-through Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange White/Green Stripe End A End B Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe Brown ROSSOVER IRING If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X”...
  • Page 109 LOSSARY IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of 10BASE-T Category 3 or better UTP cable. IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of 100BASE-TX Category 5 or better UTP cable. IEEE 802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs 1000BASE-T of Category 5 or better UTP cable.
  • Page 110 LOSSARY the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options. Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to NCRYPTION protect from interception and evesdropping. A popular local area data communications network, which accepts THERNET transmission from computers and terminals.
  • Page 111 LOSSARY Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing: OFDM allows multiple users to ODFM transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers. Service Set Identifier: An identifier that is attached to packets sent over SSID the wireless LAN and functions as a password for joining a particular radio cell;...
  • Page 112 LOSSARY WPA Pre-shared Key: WPA-PSK can be used for small office networks with WPA-PSK a limited number of users that may not need a high level of security. WPA- PSK provides a simple security implementation that uses just a pre-shared password for network access.

  • Page 113: Glossary

    NDEX contents of package UMERICS crossover cables 10/100BASE-TX pin assignments 802.11n settings 802.1X authentication data beacon rate DC power socket default IP address access categories, WMM default Key, WEP access point connections default settings, reset access policy settings deployment options address pool range, DHCP desktop mounting advertisements, router...
  • Page 114 NDEX hardware description multiple SSID hardware features home page horizontal surface mounting HT channel bandwidth network applications network name, wireless network statistics IGMP proxy import configuration indicators, LED open system information, system operation mode, setting Internet connection problems Internet gateway connections IP address, default IP Address, LAN setting package contents...
  • Page 115 NDEX RTS threshold WAN ping filter WAN port WAN settings WDS operation WDS settings screws for mounting web browser requirements security features web IP address security, wireless web login service provider settings web main menu setup wizard steps web page buttons shared secret, RADIUS web URL filters slot time...

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