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  • Page 1 Wireless 11g Broadband Router User’s Manual Version: 1.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION ........................5 & B ..................... 5 EATURES ENEFITS ......................6 ACKAGE ONTENTS UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE .................. 7 ........................7 VERVIEW ........................7 RONT ANEL ........................8 ANEL ................... 9 ONNECTING TO THE OUTER TCP/IP C ....................
  • Page 3 Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Table of Contents 4.4.3 DHCP-IP-MAC mapping ..................37 4.4.4 DHCP Client List ...................... 38 4.4.5 MAC Filter ........................ 38 4.4.6 UPnP Setting ......................39 ...................... 40 IRELESS ETTINGS 4.5.1 SSID & Channel....................... 40 4.5.2 Radio Setting ......................

  • Page 4: Revision History

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Revision History Version Date Notes June 28, 2004 Initial Version...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 1 Introduction he Wireless 11g Broadband Router, based on the cutting-edge IEEE 802.11g wireless technology, is a high quality and reliable Internet routing and security device, capable of wirelessly transferring bandwidth-consuming applications with enhanced security and privacy. With inherently Nitro™ technology enhancement, the performance is significantly increased in 802.11b and 802.11g mixed networks.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Filter Scheduling The filter can be scheduled by days, hours or minutes for easy management Real time alert The detection of a list for Hacker log-in information Web configuration Helps administrators to remotely configure or manage the Router via Telnet/Web-browser 1.2 Package Contents One Wireless 11g Broadband Router...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Hardware

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 2 Understanding the Hardware This chapter describes the hardware of the device. The ports on the rear panel are described along with the status of the LEDs on the front panel. The hardware installation procedure is also covered in this chapter. 2.1 Overview Antenna Antenna...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Label Description WLAN No wireless connection Green – steady Wireless connection ready Green - blinking transmitting or receiving over wireless network No WAN connection Green – steady Device connected to port Green - blinking Device transmitting or receiving on port POWER...

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Router

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 2.4 Connecting to the Router Follow the steps below to connect the Router to your computer or network. 1. Make sure that your xDSL or cable modem is powered OFF. 2. Connect one end of the RF-45 cable to the WAN port of the Router, and the other end to your xDSL or cable modem.
  • Page 10 Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 C. Select Use the following IP address radio button, and then enter an IP address and subnet mask for your PC. Make sure that the Router and your PC are on the same subnet. The default IP address and subnet mask of the Router are 192.168.1.254 and 255.255.255.0 respectively.

  • Page 11: Typical Configuration

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3 Typical Configuration The Router can be configured in two different ways using the web-browser. This chapter describes the steps necessary to configure the device using the setup wizard. This configuration type is called Typical Configuration. To create customized configurations refer to Chapter 4.

  • Page 12: Setting The Time Zone

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Customized Configuration: Allows you to customize the network settings of the router for specific purposes such as: password settings, firmware upgrade, NAT, firewall, etc. Logout: Exists the utility and returns to the login page. 3.2 Setting the Time Zone The first step is to setup the time zone.

  • Page 13: Cable Modem

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.3.1 Cable Modem If your broadband access is through a cable modem or your ISP uses DHCP, select this option. Hostname: Enter a hostname if it was provided by the ISP (optional). MAC Address: Enter a MAC address if it was provided by ISP (optional). Click on the Next button to continue.

  • Page 14: Xdsl Pppoe

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.3.2 xDSL PPPoE If your broadband access is through a xDSL modem and uses a fixed IP address, select this option. IP: Enter the IP address as provided by the ISP. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask as provided by the ISP. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address as provided by the ISP.

  • Page 15: Xdsl Pppoe

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.3.3 xDSL PPPoE If your broadband access is through a xDSL modem and uses PPPoE (Point-to- Point Protocol over Ethernet), select this option. User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP. Confirm Password: Re-type the password for confirmation purposes.

  • Page 16: Xdsl Pptp

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.3.4 xDSL PPTP If your broadband access is through a xDSL modem and uses PPTP (Point-to- Point Tunneling Protocol), select this option. User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP. Confirm Password: Re-type the password for confirmation purposes.

  • Page 17: Bigpond Cable

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.3.5 BigPond Cable If your broadband access service is through BigPond cable, select this option. (This service is available only in Australia). User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP. Confirm Password: Re-type the password for confirmation purposes.

  • Page 18: Wireless Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 3.4 Wireless Settings In this step you can configure the basic wireless settings: SSID and channel. SSID: Enter the SSID (Service Set Identifier) which is the network name (by default: default). This is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters. All wireless devices on the network must use the same SSID.

  • Page 19: Customized Configuration

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4 Customized Configuration The Router can be configured in two different ways using the web-browser. This chapter describes the steps necessary to customize the settings of the router. This configuration type is called Customized Configuration. To create a typical configuration (setup wizard) refer to the pervious chapter.

  • Page 20: System Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Customized Configuration: Allows you to customize the network settings of the router for specific purposes such as: password settings, firmware upgrade, NAT, firewall, etc. Logout: Exists the utility and returns to the login page. 4.2 System Settings Click on the System button on the top navigation bar to view the options available for the system settings.

  • Page 21: Password Setting

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.2.2 Password Setting This router is shipped with the default password set as admin. This option allows you to use a personal password to replace the default password. Old Password: Enter the old password, default is admin. New Password: Enter the new password that you would like to use.

  • Page 22: Remote Management

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.2.3 Remote Management The remote management option allows you to log into the router from a WAN connection (Internet). Remote Management: Choose to Enable or Disable remote management. Remote Management WAN Port: Enter the port number that you would like to use for remote management.

  • Page 23: Restart

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 box. After the firmware upgrade is complete, the router will restart. Note: Do not power off the device while the firmware is being upgraded. 4.2.5 Restart This page allows you to manually restart the router without unplugging the power. By doing this you will not loose your current configuration.

  • Page 24: System Status

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.2.7 System Status This page displays the router’s configuration. This includes General, Internet, LAN, and WAN settings. Click on the Refresh button view the most updated status. 4.2.8 Statistics This page displays all the necessary statistics of the router. This information is necessary for monitoring the router’s performance.

  • Page 25: Event Log

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.2.9 Event Log This page displays the last 128 events recorded by the router. This data is useful for monitoring and troubleshooting the network.

  • Page 26: Diagnostic

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.2.10 Diagnostic This page allows you to test your connection in two ways: Ping and & Internet connection. IP Address: Enter the IP address that you would like to Ping, and then click on the Ping button.

  • Page 27: Backup Setting

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Enable AP Mode: Place a check in this box to enable AP mode. IP Address: Enter the IP address of the AP. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask of the AP. Click on the Apply button to continue. Please wait while the router resets.

  • Page 28: Internet Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3 Internet Settings Click on the Internet button on the top navigation bar to view the options available for the Internet settings. The Internet menu includes the following options and each one is described in this section: Connection Type, MAC Clone, DNS, and Dynamic DNS.

  • Page 29: Pppoe

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3.1.2 PPPoE Select this option if your broadband service uses PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPPoE Type: Select Dynamic or Static. User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP. Confirm Password: Re-type the password for confirmation purposes.

  • Page 30: Fixed Ip

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 ISP. Authentication Type: Select an authentication type from the drop-down list. Options available are: Auto, PAP, CHAP, or MSCHAP v1. The default setting is AUTO. Service Name: Enter the name of the ISP (optional). Primary DNS: Enter the primary DNS IP address (optional).

  • Page 31: Pptp

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3.1.4 PPTP Select this option if your broadband service uses a PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), and you have received an IP address from you ISP. User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP.

  • Page 32: Bigpond

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3.1.5 BigPond Select this option if your broadband access service is through BigPond cable (this service is available only in Australia). User Name: Enter the username as provided by the ISP. Password: Enter the password as provided by the ISP. Confirm Password: Re-type the password for confirmation purposes.

  • Page 33: Mac Clone

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3.2 MAC Clone This page allows you to clone the MAC address of the WAN interface. A MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a piece of hardware for identification purposes. The MAC address on this page refers to the MAC address of this router. If you need to provide your ISP with a MAC address for registration, provide the MAC address listed.

  • Page 34: Dynamic Dns

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.3.4 Dynamic DNS This page allows you to setup Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) on the router. DDNS allows you to assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. Each time the router boots up, it will re-register its domain- name-to-IP-address mapping with the DDNS service provider.

  • Page 35: Lan Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Note: Make sure that you have registered with a DDNS service provider before enabling this feature. Dynamic DNS: Select Enable or Disable. Dynamic DNS Provider: Select a DDNS service provider from the drop- down list. Host Name: Enter the hostname as registered with the DDNS service provider.

  • Page 36: Dhcp Server

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 IP Address: Enter the IP address for this router. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask for this router. Click on the Apply button to continue. 4.4.2 DHCP Server This page allows you to configure the DHCP server, which assigns IP addresses to all the clients on the network.

  • Page 37: Dhcp-Ip-Mac Mapping

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.4.3 DHCP-IP-MAC mapping This page allows you to configure the DHCP server to assign a specific IP address to a specified MAC address. IP Address: Enter the IP address that you would like to reserve for a specified MAC address.

  • Page 38: Dhcp Client List

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.4.4 DHCP Client List This page lists the IP addresses that have been assigned by this router’s DHCP server. Release All: Click on this button to release all the assigned IP addresses. Release: Click on this button to release a specific IP address. Static: This indicates that the IP address is static and cannot be released.

  • Page 39: Upnp Setting

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 LAN MAC Filter Control: Select Disable, Allow, or Deny. o Disable: This option will disable the MAC filter control. o Allow: This option will allow the specified MAC addresses to access the router. All other MAC addresses will be denied access. o Deny: This will deny the specified MAC addresses access to the router.

  • Page 40: Wireless Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 settings of the router. Click on the Apply button to make the selection. Wireless Settings Click on the Wireless button on the top navigation bar to view the options available for the wireless settings. The Wireless menu includes the following options and each one is described in this section: SSID &...

  • Page 41: Radio Setting

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.2 Radio Setting This page allows you to configure the radio’s advanced features. If you don’t know how to configure these settings, it’s recommended to leave these parameters at their default settings. Modifying these settings can affect the performance of the router.

  • Page 42: Authentication & Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 the time interval at which the router broadcasts a DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) to inform clients in power saving mode to wake up for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. Mode: The default value is auto. If you have both 11b and 11g clients on your network, use the auto mode.

  • Page 43: Open & Shared Key Authentication Without Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.1 Open & Shared Key Authentication without Encryption Network Authentication: Select Both from the drop-down list. Using this setting the router will switch between Opened and Shared authentication types, based on the client’s request. Open: This allows any wireless station to access the router without asking a shared secret key.

  • Page 44: Open & Shared Key Authentication With Wep Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.2 Open & Shared Key Authentication with WEP Encryption Network Authentication: Select Both from the drop-down list. Using this setting the router will switch between Opened and Shared authentication types, based on the client’s request. Open: This allows any wireless station to access the router without asking a shared secret key.

  • Page 45: Shared Key Authentication With Wep Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.3 Shared Key Authentication with WEP Encryption Network Authentication: Select Shared Key from the drop-down list. This works only if the WEP key option is turned ON. It requires a wireless station providing a shared key to be authenticated by the router. If the shared key is correct, the wireless station will be able to access the router.

  • Page 46: 802.1X Authentication Without Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.4 802.1X Authentication without Encryption Network Authentication: Select 802.1X from the drop-down list if there is a RADIUS server on your network. RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812.

  • Page 47: 802.1X Authentication With Wep Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.5 802.1X Authentication with WEP Encryption Network Authentication: Select 802.1X from the drop-down list if there is a RADIUS server on your network. RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the port number of the RADIUS server.

  • Page 48: Wpa Authentication With Tkip Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.6 WPA Authentication with TKIP Encryption Network Authentication: Select WPA from the drop-down list if there is a RADIUS server on your network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is used in a Pre Shared Key mode that does not require an authentication server.

  • Page 49: Wpa-Psk Authentication With Tkip Encryption

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.3.7 WPA-PSK Authentication with TKIP Encryption Network Authentication: Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list if there is a RADIUS server on your network. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is used in a Pre Shared Key mode that does not require an authentication server.

  • Page 50: Wireless Bridge (Wds)

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.4 Wireless Bridge (WDS) This page allows you to configure the router as a Wireless Bridge or WDS (Wireless Distribution System). This option allows you to extend the range of your network infrastructure by connected other Wireless Bridges with each other wirelessly.
  • Page 51 Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Chain Topology using WDS...

  • Page 52: Associated Client List

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Encryption Type: Select Enable if you would like to use the router as a wireless bridge (WDS). WDS Only: Place a check in this box if you would like the router to work as a WDS only. This mode will not allow any clients to associate with the router.

  • Page 53: Association Control

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.5.6 Association Control This page allows you to control access to the router by filtering MAC addresses. Wireless Access Control: Select Disable, Allow, or Deny. o Disable: This option will disable the wireless accessr control. o Allow: This option will allow the specified MAC addresses to access the router.

  • Page 54: Nat Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 NAT Settings Click on the NAT button on the top navigation bar to view the options available for the NAT settings. The NAT (Network Address Translation) menu includes the following options and each one is described in this section: Static NAT setting, Virtual Server, Special Applications.

  • Page 55: Virtual Server

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.6.2 Virtual Server This page allows you to configure the router’s virtual server setting based on Port forwarding. This feature helps you set up a server on your private network that can be accessed by Internet users. Using port forwarding, all Internet requests for a specified public IP, based on their ports, will be forwarded to a certain PC with the correspondent private port.

  • Page 56: Special Applications

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.6.3 Special Applications This page allows you to configure the router for special applications such as Instant Messaging or some Internet games whose outgoing ports must differ from incoming ports. When you run a PC application to access the Internet, it typically initiates communication with another computer on the Internet.

  • Page 57: Firewall Settings

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Firewall Settings Click on the Firewall button on the top navigation bar to view the options available for the firewall settings. The router features powerful and flexible firewall protection to keep your network secure. You can configure the strength of the firewall protection at a high or low level.

  • Page 58: Service Filters

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Outbound Traffic: Choose to allow or deny all outbound traffic. ICMP Error Message: Choose to allow or deny all ICMP error messages. WAN ICMP blocking: Choose to allow or deny ICMP packets received from the Internet. Click on the Apply button to make the selection.

  • Page 59: Policies

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.7.3 Policies This page allows you to add polices to your router. You may define and schedule rules for example, for inbound and outbound traffic. Please be careful with these configurations. Any incorrect setting might cause the firewall to block all traffic or leave your network too vulnerable for hacker attacks.

  • Page 60: Notification

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.7.4 Notification This page allows you to configure email notifications for the security log of the router. You can configure a schedule to enable the router to send an email message to a specified user. This feature is useful if you want to acquire the security log remotely.

  • Page 61: Virtual Dmz

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 4.7.5 Virtual DMZ This page allows you to configure the Virtual DMZ feature on the router. This feature enables the PC/Server on the LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the PC/Server and other Internet PC services.

  • Page 62: Appendix A - Specifications

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Appendix A – Specifications General Data Rates * 1,2,5.5,6,9,11,12,18,24,36,48,54 Mbps Standards IEEE802.11b/g, IEEE802.1x, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u Compatibility IEEE 802.11g/ IEEE 802.11b compliant Power Requirements USA: 12W/120Vin, 1A/12Vout Europe: 12W/230Vin, 1A/12Vout Physical Interface One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 for DSL/Cable modem Four 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Switch Port Reset Button Status LEDs...
  • Page 63 Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 -82dBm @ 11Mbps -82dBm @ 18Mbps -67dBm @ 54Mbps Available transmit power 11b Mode : (Depend on Different EIRP ≤ 19 dBm Countries’ Regulation) Output Power = 17 ± 1 dBm @11MHz 11g Mode : EIRP ≤...
  • Page 64 Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Management Configuration Web-based configuration (HTTP) Firmware Upgrade Upgrade firmware via web-browser Administrator Setting Administrator password change Idle time out Reset Setting Restore this Device Restore to Factory Default System monitoring Status and Statistics, Time Zone & NTP Client, Event Log, Email Alarm Environment Temperature Range...

  • Page 65: Appendix B - Fcc Interference Statement

    Wireless 11g Broadband Router Version 1.0 Appendix B – FCC Interference 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.

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