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MSI WSR-3018 User Manual

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  • Page 1 WSR-3018 Wireless 11g Broadband Router User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 FCC Caution The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: The equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
  • Page 3 Important Safety Precautions Always read and follow these basic safety precautions carefully when handling any piece of electronic component. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference. Keep this equipment away from humidity. Lay this equipment on a reliable flat surface before setting it up. The openings on the enclosure are for air convection hence protects the equipment from overheating.
  • Page 4 MIS staff for help. Technical Support Visit the MSI website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates, and other information: http://www.msi.com.tw/. Contact our technical staff at: support@msi.com.tw.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Introduction ......................1 1.1 WSR-3018 - Wireless 11g Residential Gateway ........1 1.2 Networking Options ..................2 1.3 Features and Benefits ..................3 1.4 Package Contents .................... 4 1.5 System Requirements ..................4 1.6 Specifications ....................5 2.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Internet). With the WSR-3018, networking and sharing informa- tion throughout the house/office become an easy and flexible task. In addition, the WSR-3018 is also a switching device as an aggregating point of the wireless LAN and wired LAN clients, and as a router between LAN and WAN traffic.

  • Page 7: Networking Options

    A stand-alone wireless network. As shown in the right part of the diagram below ( ), the out-of-the-box mode of operation for the WSR-3018 that allows your client stations to share files and printers. Adding wireless computers is as easy as inserting a wireless client adapter and configuring the computer with the same Network Name and Key.

  • Page 8: Features And Benefits

    Easy to Install and Use The Configuration Utility with user-friendly and Web-based interface provides step-by-step instructions, making the WSR-3018 fast and easy to be installed and used in the network. WEP Security to Ensure Privacy Supports 64-/128-bit WEP encryption, which ensures that your network signal is secure and private inband and outband of your home and office.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    - One Ethernet cable (RJ-45). - One Quick Start Guide. - One CD-ROM including manual files. >>> 1.5 System Requirements After installing the WSR-3018, you need the followings to con- figure respective network settings: - A network-enabled computer. - Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP; Linux; Macintosh.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    >>> 1.6 Specifications General Standard Compliance - IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b/ IEEE802.3/IEEE802.3u Internet Protocol TCP/IP, NAT, DHCP, HTTP, Supported PPPoE, PPTP, DNS, LPR, SNTP Operating Temperature 0 ~ 55 C (32 ~ 122 Storage Temperature -30 ~ 70 C (-22 ~ 158 Operating Humidity 0 ~ 85% @ 40 C (104 non-condensing...
  • Page 11 Wireless Transmission 17±1dBm Power Number of Ports Four 10/100Mbps switched Ethernet ports (RJ-45) Number of PCs Up to 253 PCs Supported Routing NAT, TCP/IP Number of Ports One 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port for cable/xDSL modem (RJ-45) Firewall - IP/Port Address Forwarding Filtering - MAC Address Forwarding Filtering...
  • Page 12 Device Tools Web-based browser; event Management log; login password LEDs Power, LAN/WAN/WLAN port activity Certifications U.S. FCC Part 15 class B, Wi-Fi Europe...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    Hardware Installation This chapter provides a quick introduction to your WSR-3018, including product view, installation and power up. >>> 2.1 Product View Connection Ports Antenna Antenna LEDs WSR-3018...

  • Page 14: Connections Ports

    RF Button This button allows you to turn on/off the wireless function. LAN Ports 1~4 The WSR-3018 provides four 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet ports, allowing connection to the computers and other network devices. WAN Port This 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet port provides connection to your xDSL/Cable Modem or Ethernet connection.

  • Page 15: Leds

    Green light glows when the system connects to the xDSL/ Cable Modem or Ethernet connection, and it will blink when receiving/transmitting data on the link. Wireless Status Green light glows to indicate the status of WSR-3018’s wire- less networking.

  • Page 16: Installing Your Wsr-3018

    >>> 2.4 Installing Your WSR-3018 2.4.1 Positioning To operate normally, the WSR-3018 should be put on a flat surface, and do not put any heavy object on it. Before connecting WSR-3018 to your devices, please note that the WSR-3018 should...

  • Page 17: To Power Up

    2.4.3 To Power Up... Plug the DC end of the power adapter into the power connector of WSR-3018; then, plug the AC end to an electrical outlet. The WSR-3018 is powered up immediately.

  • Page 18: Configuration

    Utility. Otherwise, you have to assign a fixed IP address to this computer within the IP address range of the WSR-3018. For example, you can assign a fixed IP address of 192.168.1.253 with a Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0. (For more instruction, please refer to Appendix - A, Assigning a Fixed IP Address.)
  • Page 19 The Home window of the Configuration Utility will appear as below, which provides three options to select: Typical Configuration, Customized Configuration, and Logout. Home Window of the Configuration Utility - Typical Configuration: Provides a step-by-step Setup Wizard to guide you through the basic settings of the gateway.

  • Page 20: Typical Configuration

    >>> 3.2 Typical Configuration Click Typical Configuration in the Home window of the Con- figuration Utility, and the Setup Wizard appears from Step 1 to guide you through the configuration. The Menu Bar Step 1. Setting the Time Zone - The Menu Bar: During the Setup Wizard, whenever you click HOME in the menu bar will make you return to the Home window;...
  • Page 21 Step 2. Setting the Connection Type According to the connection type your are using, click the re- spective option to configure the settings. Step 2. Setting the Connection Type Step 3. Setting the Connection Type (continue) - Cable Modem: If your broadband access is through a cable modem, select this option.
  • Page 22 - Fixed-IP xDSL: If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP assigned you a static IP address, select this option. Enter the necessary information in the respective fields, such as the IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS server provided by your ISP.
  • Page 23 - xDSL-PPTP: If your broadband access is through an xDSL modem and your ISP did not assign you a static IP address, select this option. (This option is used mostly in Europe.) Enter the necessary information in the respective fields, such as the user name and password provided by your ISP.

  • Page 24: Customized Configuration

    >>> 3.3 Customized Configuration Typically, your wireless gateway will have no problem to con- nect to your ISP and let internal clients to access to the Internet without any problem after going through all steps in Typical Configuration. If you want to customize your wireless gate- way for some specific purposes, you may perform the configu- ration here.

  • Page 25: System

    3.3.1 System This page includes all the basic configuration tools such as options to control management access, upgrade system firm- ware and restart system. This window includes: > Time Zone > Password Setting > Remote Management > Firmware Upgrade > Restart >...
  • Page 26 Click Browse to point to the firmware file, and then click Upgrade to start. IMPORTANT: If power failure occurs during upgrading firmware, the WSR-3018 provides a second way to resume the previous firmware. For more information, refer to Appendix B, Resuming the Previous Firmware. > Restart...

  • Page 27: Internet

    3.3.2 Internet In the Internet settings window, you can configure the way your wireless gateway used to connect to your ISP. This window includes: > Connection Type > MAC Clone > Dynamic DNS > Connection Type This option allows you to configure the way to connect to your ISP.
  • Page 28 > MAC Clone If your ISP restricts to PCs only, use this function to copy a PC Media Access Control (MAC) address to your wireless gateway. This procedure will cause the wireless gateway to appear as a single PC. > Dynamic DNS Setting to Enable allows you to run your domain over a changing IP.

  • Page 29: Lan

    3.3.3 In the LAN settings window, you can configure the IP address and DHCP server for your wireless gateway. This window includes: > IP Setting > DHCP Server > DHCP IP-MAC mapping > DHCP Client List > MAC Filter > IP Setting You can setup IP address information for the LAN ports of your gateway.
  • Page 30 > DHCP Client List This option is used to display the DHCP clients assigned by the DHCP server. Click Refresh to re-load the statistics. > MAC Filter This option allows you to limit the computer to access the Internet. When you enable this option and set up the respec- tive settings, only the computer with a MAC address in the MAC list can access the Internet.

  • Page 31: Wireless

    3.3.4 Wireless In this section, you can configure all wireless related settings for your wireless gateway. This window includes: > SSID & Channel > Radio Setting > Encryption > Associated Client List > Association Control > SSID & Channel This option is used to set the SSID (Network Name) and chan- nel for your wireless gateway.
  • Page 32 > Encryption This option allows you to configure the setting of data encryption. The WEP key must be set before the data encryp- tion is enforced. Enable WEP > Associated Client List This option is to display information of stations that are cur- rently associating to your wireless gateway.

  • Page 33: Nat

    3.3.5 NAT (Network Address Translation) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet over a single-user account. It can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for key services, such as Web or FTP. This window includes: >...

  • Page 34: Firewall

    3.3.6 Firewall The wireless gateway provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to eliminate the risk of hacker attacks. This window includes: > Basic Setting > Service Filters > Policies > Notification > Virtual DMZ > Basic Setting You can set up the level of firewall protection in this option. For general use, the user can just configure the firewall through the Firewall Protection option (High, Low, and Disable), which include pre-defined configuration for the respective options.
  • Page 35 > Notification You can enable Email Notification function. Once enabled, you should configure the respective settings in the following fields. This is a useful feature when you want to acquire the security log remotely. > Virtual DMZ If you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet appli- cation properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way Internet access by defin- ing a virtual DMZ.

  • Page 36: Appendix

    Appendix Appendix A - Assigning a Fixed IP Address To configure the WSR-3018, you will need to assign a fixed IP address to this computer within the IP address range of the WSR-3018. Under Windows 98SE/ME Go to Start -> Settings -> Control Panel.
  • Page 37 Choose the IP Address tab and check the Specify an IP Address option. Then, enter an IP address into the empty field. Suggested IP Address Range is 192.168. to 192.168.1.253, and suggested Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask Click OK .
  • Page 38 Under Windows 2000/XP Click Start and choose Control Panel to open the Control Panel window. Double-click the Network Connection icon to open the Network Connection window. Right-click the Network Adapter icon and click Properties from the shortcut menu. Click When the Connection Properties window appears, choose the General tab and select Internet Protocol [TCP/IP], and click Properties to bring up the Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] Properties...
  • Page 39 Select this Click Check this Enter a fixed IP address and Subnet Mask Configuring a fixed IP address Click OK to complete the configuration.

  • Page 40: B - Resuming The Previous Firmware

    The WSR-3018 allows you to upgrade its firmware conveniently from the Configuration Utility. It means that you can obtain the latest function and take most advantage of your WSR-3018. However, there is some risk when your are upgrading firmware, such as power failure. If, unfortunately, power failure occurs during upgrading firmware, the WSR-3018 may not work anymore.

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