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802.11g hi-speed wireless-g router with 4-port switch
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  • Page 3 Hawking Customer Service in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. Warranty is for repair or replacement only. Hawking Technology does not issue any refunds. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE. RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router Features ................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................6 Requirements........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ........................ 8 Overview ..........................8 Configuration Program ....................10 Setup Wizard ........................
  • Page 5 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................79 Overview .......................... 79 General Problems ......................79 Internet Access......................... 79 Wireless Access ........................ 80 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................81 Modes ..........................81 BSS/ESS..........................81 Channels........................... 82 WEP..........................82 Wireless LAN Configuration..................82 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ..................83 Multi-Function Wireless Router ..................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device that provides the following services: •...

  • Page 8: Advanced Internet Functions

    Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.

  • Page 9: Package Contents

    Introduction Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use a WEB browser from computer on your network to configure the settings on the Wireless Router • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration files to the Wireless Router in-case your network goes down.

  • Page 10: Physical Details

    Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to LAN connections these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...
  • Page 11 Introduction Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • The TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP is required (most commonly with a DSL or Cable modem provider) •...
  • Page 13 Installation For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to avoid interference. 2.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
  • Page 15 Setup Use any of the following Administration Configuration Chapter 7 settings or features: Advanced Administration • Config File download/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall) • PC Database • Remote Management •...

  • Page 16: Configuration Program

    Wireless Router User Guide Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...
  • Page 17 Setup If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 18: Setup Wizard

    Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. •...
  • Page 19 Setup • PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Server Address. Europe. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • IP Address allocated to when required. The IP address you, if Static (Fixed). is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).

  • Page 20: Home Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 4: Home Screen Navigation &...

  • Page 21: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.

  • Page 22: Using Another Dhcp Server

    Wireless Router User Guide DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). •...

  • Page 23: Wireless Screen

    Setup Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 24 Wireless Router User Guide Options Select the desired mode: Mode • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless Router. • g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router.

  • Page 25: Wep Screen

    Setup WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. Figure 7: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: Encryption • Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. •...

  • Page 26: Password Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 8: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, simply type “admin”...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.

  • Page 28: Using Dhcp

    Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 10: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 29 PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. Figure 12: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt

    Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 31 PC Configuration Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 32 Wireless Router User Guide Figure 16 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 33 PC Configuration Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 34: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 35 PC Configuration Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 36: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3.
  • Page 37 PC Configuration Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 38: For Windows Xp

    Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 39: Macintosh Clients

    PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 40: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

  • Page 41: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...
  • Page 42 Wireless Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem.

  • Page 43: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Operation and Status Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 23: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 44: Connection Log Messages

    Wireless Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to Clear Log read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand...

  • Page 45: Connection Status - Pptp

    Operation and Status Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 24: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 46: Connection Status - L2Tp

    Wireless Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read Clear Log new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details"...
  • Page 47 Operation and Status Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

  • Page 48: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address...
  • Page 49 Operation and Status "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and "Renew" obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release"...

  • Page 50: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ •...

  • Page 51: Access Control Screen

    Advanced Features Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 27: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the Group settings for the selected Group.
  • Page 52 Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.

  • Page 53: Group Members Screen

    Advanced Features Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 28: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group.

  • Page 54: Default Schedule Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) •...

  • Page 55: Services Screen

    Advanced Features Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 30: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Services "Delete"...

  • Page 56: Access Control Log

    Wireless Router User Guide Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service.

  • Page 57: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Advanced Features Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.
  • Page 58 Wireless Router User Guide • This message is returned by the DDNS Server DDNS Status • Normally, this message should be "Update successful" • If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you. You need to connect to DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.

  • Page 59: Advanced Internet Screen

    Advanced Features Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router.

  • Page 60: Special Applications

    Wireless Router User Guide Select a PC This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "My PC is not Listed" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC.

  • Page 61: Using A Special Application

    Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.

  • Page 62: Url Filter

    Wireless Router User Guide The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site •...

  • Page 63: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Buttons Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Delete/Delete All Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list. Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users.

  • Page 64: Virtual Servers Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers. However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.

  • Page 65: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Internal Port No. Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to use. External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping"...
  • Page 66 Wireless Router User Guide From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g.

  • Page 67: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 37: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.
  • Page 68 Wireless Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 38: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your Hostname ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.
  • Page 69 Advanced Features Specified IP Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated Address you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address The IP Address allocated by the ISP. •...
  • Page 70 Wireless Router User Guide Connection Select the desired option: Behavior • Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out". • Manual Connect/Disconnect You must manually establish and terminate the connection. •...

  • Page 71: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Configuration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.
  • Page 72 Wireless Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 73: Logs

    Advanced Configuration Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 74 Wireless Router User Guide E-Mail Reports If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Send E-mail alert Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided. E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes.

  • Page 75: Options

    Advanced Configuration Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 41: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here.
  • Page 76 Wireless Router User Guide • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. Allow • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But Configuration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Router in My Network Places, and select Properties) •...

  • Page 77: Pc Database

    Advanced Configuration PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
  • Page 78 Wireless Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. Known PCs The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 79 Advanced Configuration PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 43: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries.
  • Page 80 Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. •...

  • Page 81: Routing

    Advanced Configuration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...
  • Page 82 Wireless Router User Guide Figure 44: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries •...

  • Page 83: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Advanced Configuration • Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN Properties segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0. •...

  • Page 84: Wireless Router

    Wireless Router User Guide Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 85 Advanced Configuration For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (Wireless Router's local router)

  • Page 86: Security

    Wireless Router User Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 46: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 87 Advanced Configuration Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored.

  • Page 88: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 89: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.
  • Page 90 Wireless Router User Guide to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 91: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g.

  • Page 92: Channels

    Wireless Router User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

  • Page 93: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless-G Router (HWR54G) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN...

  • Page 94: Fcc Statement

    Wireless Router User Guide FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

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