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LANCOM 1811n Wireless – LANCOM 1821n Wireless
Chapter 3: Basic configuration
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on your behalf (assuming that the appropriate networking environment
exists).
If the Setup Wizard does not start automatically, you can manually
search for new devices at all interfaces (if the LANCOM Wireless Rou-
ter is connected via the serial configuration interface) or in the net-
work (File
Find devices).
If you cannot access an unconfigured LANCOM Wireless Router, the
problem may be the LAN netmask: In case there are less than 254
potential hosts available (netmask >'255.255.255.0'), you must
ensure that the IP address 'x.x.x.254' is available in your subnet.
If you choose automatic TCP/IP configuration, you can continue with step
.
Give the LANCOM an address from the applicable IP address range. Con-
firm with Next.
In the window that follows, you first set the password to the configura-
tion. Entries are case sensitive and should be at least 6 characters long.
You also define whether the device can be configured from the local net-
work only, or if remote configuration via WAN (i.e.. from a remote net-
work) is to be permitted.
Be aware that releasing this option also allows remote configuration
over the Internet. Whichever option you select, make sure that confi-
guration access is password protected.
Enter the wireless parameters. Set a network name (SSID) and a radio
channel. If preferred, activate the "closed network" function. Accept your
entries with Next.
Charge protection is a function which can place a limit on the costs from
WAN connections. Accept your entries with Next.
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