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802.11b+g Wireless
Router
802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
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  • Page 1 Multi-Function 802.11b+g Wireless Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents INTRODUCTION........................2 Wireless Router Features ....................2 Package Contents ......................4 Physical Details........................5 INSTALLATION ........................7 Requirements........................7 Procedure ........................... 7 SETUP............................9 Overview ..........................9 Configuration Program ....................9 Setup Wizard ........................11 Configuration via Web....................13 PC CONFIGURATION......................

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Chapter 1: Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

  • Page 4: Wireless Features

    Introduction • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally. • Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    • Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

  • Page 6: Physical Details

    Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

  • Page 7: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to 10/100BaseT these ports. LAN port If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 8: 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. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) •...

  • Page 9: Check The Leds

    If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem.

  • Page 10: 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 11 • Double - click the icon for the Wireless Router (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process. Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router: 1.

  • Page 12: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2.

  • Page 13: Common Connection Types

    Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of this screen. Click Next to continue. 6. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP and WPA (TKIP)) from the pull-down menu. Click Finish to exit Set Wizard screen. Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type...

  • Page 14: Configuration Via Web

    DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None. IP Address automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a IP Address allocated to you. IP Address permanent IP Address to you. PPPoE You connect to the ISP only User name and password.

  • Page 15: Password Setup

    IP Address Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router) Default: 255.255.255.0 Subnet Mask Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP DHCP Addresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool.

  • Page 16: Wireless Basic Settings

    Status Shows the internet connection status Internet Shows the Local area network information Briefly shows the device name and firmware information System Connection Details Click to show more details of the internet connection System Data Click to show the detailed information of the system Refresh Screen Click to refresh all the data Wireless Basic Settings...

  • Page 17: Wireless Advanced Settings

    2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode. Network Type Infrastructure: If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.

  • Page 18: Site Survey

    share a secret key. Auto: Select Auto Switch for the adapter to automatically select the appropriate A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the Preamble Type transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If you want to change the Preamble type into Long or Short, please check the setting of AP.) Enable: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.
  • Page 19 Encryption: WEP If WEP is selected, users will have to Set WEP keys either manually, or select to Use 802.1x Authentication to make the RADIUS server to issue the WEP key dynamically. Click the Set WEP Keys will prompt you a SET WEP KEY window to set 64bit or 128bit Encryption.

  • Page 20: Wireless Trusted Stations

    standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, Authentication which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency. Preauthentication provides a way to establish a PMK security association before a client associates. The advantage is that the client reduces the time that it's disconnected to the network.

  • Page 21: Access Control

    Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Access Control Enable Access Control Select to enable Access Control function. This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to Select Services to Block block. For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of Port Range port numbers used by the service.

  • Page 22: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS Select to enable DDNS function. Enable DDNS 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.

  • Page 23: Virtual Server

    Enable DMZ If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will DMZ Host IP Address receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP...

  • Page 24: Special Application

    numbers or by names. Maximum 24 Server entries are allowed and each port number can only be assigned to one IP address. Enter the Local Server’s IP address. Local IP Address Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.

  • Page 25: Wan Port

    Once the trigger port is detected, the incoming packets are allowed to Range pass the firewall to these already specified Incoming Ports. Click the down arrow to select the trigger type (TCP or UDP) Trigger Type Enter a port number as the starting outbound port for the special Trigger Start application defined in the preceding field.

  • Page 26: Dos Setting

    Enable L2TP pass through on VPN conenction Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Ping This screen allows you to perform a "Ping". The response messages that will appear below can be useful in diagnosing network problems.

  • Page 27: Remote Management

    Check to enable the DoS prevention function. Select the item listed to Enable DoS enable. Prevention Set the threshold for the frequency of packets that are allowed to pass Enable Source IP through. The default value is 50 packets per seconds. You can adjust the Blocking Block value according to your need.

  • Page 28: Config File

    Check to enable the function. Enable web Server Access via WAN Port number Save Click to save the current settings. Reset Click to clear the current settings. Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC.
  • Page 29 This will delete ALL of the existing settings. 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. Enable Log Click to enable log function.

  • Page 30: Mac Filtering

    Enable IP Filtering Check to enable the IP filtering function. Enter the client IP address. Local IP Address Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Description You may key in a description for the local IP address Current Filter Table Shows the current filter information.

  • Page 31: Time Zone Setting

    Statistics Click to refresh the statistics table. Refresh Time Zone Setting Enter the current time of this wireless router. Current Time Enable NTP client NTP ( client update Check to enable Network Time Protocol Server) function. update Select the time zone from the pull-down menu. Time Zone Select You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter NTP server...

  • Page 32: Upgrade Firmware

    Upgrade Firmware Browse Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path). Start Upgrade Click the Start Upgrade button to perform Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 33: Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4: PC Configuration 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 34 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 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. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 35 • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
  • Page 36 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. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

  • Page 37: Specify An 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. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 38 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 40 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: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 41 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 42 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: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 43 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 44: For Windows Xp

    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 45: Macintosh Clients

    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 46: Wireless Station Configuration

    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: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

  • Page 47: Appendix Atroubleshooting

    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 48: 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 49: Appendix Babout 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 50: Wep

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it.

  • Page 51: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) 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 LEDs Power Adapter...

  • Page 52: Regulatory Approvals

    Appendix B - Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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