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- Page 1 UIDE WiMAX 802.16e Indoor Gateway RG231...
- Page 2 UIDE RG231 Indoor IEEE 802.16e-2005 Mobile WiMAX Gateway, with 2.3/2.5/3.5 GHz Frequency Band Support, Four LAN (RJ-45) Ports, Two VoIP (RJ-11) Ports, and 802.11n Wi-Fi RG231 E022010-CS-R01 XXXXXXXXXXXXX...
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Page 3: Compliances
OMPLIANCES EDERAL OMMUNICATION OMMISSION NTERFERENCE TATEMENT 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. - Page 4 OMPLIANCES EC C 0560 ONFORMANCE ECLARATION Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: EN 60950-1 (IEC 60950-1) - Product Safety ◆...
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Page 5: About This Guide
BOUT UIDE This guide details the hardware features of the RG231 WiMAX CPE, URPOSE including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software. This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You UDIENCE should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts. -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
ONTENTS OMPLIANCES BOUT UIDE ONTENTS IGURES ABLES ECTION ETTING TARTED NTRODUCTION RG231 Hardware Description Wi-Fi Option WPS/Scan Button Power Status LED Wi-Fi Status LED WPS Status LED WiMAX Signal LEDs 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX LAN Ports VoIP Phone Ports USB Port Power Adapter Socket WPS/Scan Button Reset Button RG231... - Page 7 ONTENTS Accessing the Web Management Interface Home Page Using the Basic Setup Wizard The Advanced Setup Menu ECTION ONFIGURATION YSTEM ETTINGS System Status Administrator Settings Firmware Upgrade Configuration Tools System Time Reset ATEWAY ONFIGURATION WAN Settings Dynamic IP Address Static IP Settings L2TP Settings Port Mapping Route...
- Page 8 ONTENTS WiMAX Specifications VoIP Specifications Wi-Fi Specifications Compliances ABLES AND INOUTS Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments Straight-Through Wiring Crossover Wiring RJ-11 Ports LOSSARY NDEX – 8 –...
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Page 9: Figures
IGURES Figure 1: Front of the RG231 Figure 2: RG231 LED Indicators Figure 3: Back of the RG231 Figure 4: Top of the RG231 Figure 5: Base of the RG231 Figure 6: RG231 Connections Figure 7: Login Page Figure 8: Home Page Figure 9: WiMAX Account Login Figure 10: Confirm Settings Figure 11: Setup Wizard Finished... - Page 10 IGURES Figure 32: Crossover Wiring Figure 33: RJ-11 Port Pinout – 10 –...
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Page 11: Tables
ABLES Table 1: RG231 Models Table 2: Power Status LED Table 3: Wi-Fi Status LED Table 4: WPS Status LED Table 5: WiMAX Signal Status LEDs Table 6: LAN Port Status LEDs Table 7: System Settings Table 8: Gateway Configuration Table 9: Troubleshooting Chart Table 10: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts Table 11: RJ-11 Port Pinout... -
Page 12: Sectioni
ECTION ETTING TARTED This section provides an overview of the RG231, and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard. This section includes these chapters: “Introduction”... -
Page 13: Introduction
NTRODUCTION The RG231 WiMAX 802.16e Self-Install Residential Gateway is a WiMAX subscriber station designed to provide Internet access for a home or small office. The unit provides a gateway function between a WiMAX service provider and a local Ethernet LAN. The device enables a service provider to deliver last mile broadband wireless access as an alternative to wired DSL or cable modems. -
Page 14: Rg231 Hardware Description
| Introduction HAPTER RG231 Hardware Description RG231 H ARDWARE ESCRIPTION The front of the RG231 provides an array of system status indicators. The back includes four LAN ports for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connections, two RJ-11 VoIP phone ports (on some models), and a DC power jack. Figure 1: Front of the RG231 The RG231 includes an 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi support. -
Page 15: Power Status Led
| Introduction HAPTER RG231 Hardware Description The RG231 includes a Power LED indicator that simplifies installation and OWER TATUS WiMAX network troubleshooting. The LED, which is located on the front panel, is described in the following table. Figure 2: RG231 LED Indicators Power Status LED Wi-Fi Status LED WPS Status LED... -
Page 16: Wps Status Led
| Introduction HAPTER RG231 Hardware Description The models that support Wi-Fi operation include a WPS LED indicator that WPS S TATUS displays the status of the Wi-Fi Protected Setup. The LED, which is located on the front panel, is described in the following table. Table 3: WPS Status LED Status Description... -
Page 17: 10Base-T/100Base-Tx Lan Ports
| Introduction HAPTER RG231 Hardware Description The RG231 provides four 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports. These LAN 10BASE-T/ ports are standard RJ-45 Ethernet network ports that connect directly to 100BASE-TX LAN PCs. They can also be connected to an Ethernet switch or hub to support ORTS more users. -
Page 18: Wps/Scan Button
| Introduction HAPTER RG231 Hardware Description Press to automatically authenticate Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices in WPS/S UTTON the Wi-Fi network. Press and hold down for more than 5 seconds to perform a scan of WiMAX frequencies. Figure 4: Top of the RG231 WPS Button The Reset button is located on the base of the RG231 and is used to reset ESET... -
Page 19: Installing The Rg231
RG231 NSTALLING THE This section describes how to install and connect the RG231 WiMAX 802.16e Self-Install Residential Gateway. ACKAGE HECKLIST The RG231 package includes: RG231 unit (RG231-2.3, RG231-2.5, or RG231-3.5) ◆ RJ-45 Category 5 network cable ◆ AC power adapter ◆... -
Page 20: Cable Connections
| Installing the RG231 HAPTER Cable Connections The device should be accessible for network cabling and allow the ◆ status LED indicators to be clearly visible. If the RG231 displays a weak WiMAX receive signal, try moving it to another location. ABLE ONNECTIONS The RG231 is a plug-and-play device, so once it has been connected to... - Page 21 | Installing the RG231 HAPTER Cable Connections Observe the Indicator LEDs. When you power on the RG231, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “RG231 Hardware Description” on page Connect Category 5 or better Ethernet cables from the RG231’s LAN ports to the network ports of your PCs.
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Page 22: Initial Configuration
NITIAL ONFIGURATION The RG231 initial configuration steps can be made through its web management interface using the Setup Wizard. It is recommended to make the initial changes by connecting a PC directly to one of the RG231’s LAN ports. CCESSING THE ANAGEMENT NTERFACE The RG231 has a default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and a subnet mask of... -
Page 23: Home Page
| Initial Configuration HAPTER Accessing the Web Management Interface It is recommended that you configure a user password as the first step under “Administrator Settings” on page 4 to control management access to the unit. The home page displays the current status of the WiMAX connection. To configure basic settings for the current operating mode, click Basic Setup. -
Page 24: Using The Basic Setup Wizard
| Initial Configuration HAPTER Using the Basic Setup Wizard Connection Status – The current status of the WiMAX connection. ◆ Central Frequency – The center frequency of the WiMAX signal. ◆ SING THE ASIC ETUP IZARD The Basic Setup Wizard takes you through the basic configuration steps for the RG231. -
Page 25: Figure 10: Confirm Settings
| Initial Configuration HAPTER Using the Basic Setup Wizard Apply Settings – Click “Confirm” to apply the basic settings. Figure 10: Confirm Settings Basic Setup Finished – When the Basic Setup steps are completed the unit reboots and attempts to connect to the specified WiMAX network. -
Page 26: The Advanced Setup Menu
| Initial Configuration HAPTER The Advanced Setup Menu DVANCED ETUP The Advanced Setup menu provides access to all the configuration settings available for the RG231. Figure 12: Advanced Setup Each primary menu item is sumarized below with links to the relevant section in this guide where configuration parameters are described in detail: System –... -
Page 27: Ection
ECTION ONFIGURATION This section provides details on configuring the RG231 using the web browser interface. This section includes these chapters: “System Settings” on page 28 ◆ “Gateway Configuration” on page 34 ◆ “Wi-Fi Settings” on page 44 ◆ – 27 –... -
Page 28: System Settings
YSTEM ETTINGS The RG231’s System menu allows you to perform general management functions for the unit, including setting the system time, configuring an access password, and upgrading the system software. The System pages include the following options. Table 7: System Settings Menu Description Page... -
Page 29: System Status
| System Settings HAPTER System Status YSTEM TATUS The system status page displays connectivity status information for the unit’s WiMAX (WAN) and LAN interfaces, firmware and hardware version numbers, and the number of clients connected to your network. Figure 13: System Status – Internet INTERNET –... -
Page 30: Administrator Settings
| System Settings HAPTER Administrator Settings Firewall – Displays the firewall status. ◆ Figure 15: System Status – Information INFORMATION – Displays the number of connected clients, as well as the unit’s LAN and WAN MAC addresses: Connected Clients – Displays the number of connected clients, if any. ◆... -
Page 31: Firmware Upgrade
| System Settings HAPTER Firmware Upgrade IRMWARE PGRADE The Firmware Upgrade page enables you to download new software to the unit. Figure 17: Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade – Downloads an operation code file from the web management station to the RG231 using HTTP. Use the Browse button to locate the code file locally on the management station and check the Reset Configuration to restore factory defaults. -
Page 32: System Time
| System Settings HAPTER System Time Restore Settings – Restores a saved configuration file to the unit. You ◆ can use the Browse button to locate the file on the web management station. Figure 19: Restore Configuration Settings YSTEM The RG231 uses the Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a time server. -
Page 33: Reset
| System Settings HAPTER Reset Time Server Address – The IP address of a time server that the unit ◆ attempts to poll for a time update. (Default: 192.43.244.18) Current Time (hh:mm:ss) – Displays the current time of the system ◆... -
Page 34: Gateway Configuration
ATEWAY ONFIGURATION The information in this chapter covers the configuration options for the RG231’s Internet gateway functions. The RG231 provides comprehensive firewall features and NAT isolation for Internet traffic passing from the WiMAX service provider to the local network connected to the LAN ports. The DHCP server feature can assign IP addresses for up to 32 local network PCs and wireless clients. -
Page 35: Wan Settings
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER WAN Settings WAN S ETTINGS Select the WAN connection type used by your service provider and specify DNS (Domain Name System) servers. Figure 22: WAN Settings The unit can be connected to your ISP in one of the following ways: DHCP IP Address –... -
Page 36: Static Ip Settings
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER WAN Settings Selecting Static IP Address for the WAN type enables you to enter static IP IP S TATIC ETTINGS settings as assigned by the service provider. Figure 24: Static IP Settings The following parameters are displayed in this section on this page: IP Address –... -
Page 37: Dns
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER Server IP – The IP address of the L2TP server, as specified by the ◆ service provider. Username – Enter your user name for connecting to the L2TP service, ◆ as supplied by the service provider. (Range: 1-20 characters; Default: No name) Password –... -
Page 38: Figure 27: Port Mapping
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER 192.168.7.9 on port 80. Therefore, by just using your external IP address provided by your ISP, Internet users can access the services they need at the local addresses to which you redirect them. The more common TCP service port numbers include: HTTP: 80, FTP: 21, Telnet: 23, and SSH: 22. -
Page 39: Dmz
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the NAT firewall, you can open the client up to unrestricted two-way internet access by defining a virtual-DMZ (virtual-demilitarized- zone) host. Figure 28: DMZ Settings The following parameters are displayed on this page: Enable –... -
Page 40: Route
| Gateway Configuration HAPTER Route OUTE The Routing Table displays the list of static routes on the unit. Figure 29: Routing Table The following parameters are displayed in this section on this page: Route – The IP address that identifies the IP subnet of the remote ◆... -
Page 41: Ection
ECTION PPENDICES This section provides additional information and includes these items: “Troubleshooting” on page 42 ◆ “Hardware Specifications” on page 44 ◆ “Cables and Pinouts” on page 48 ◆ – 41 –... -
Page 42: A Troubleshooting
ROUBLESHOOTING LED I IAGNOSING NDICATORS Table 9: Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action Power LED is Off ◆ AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the unit, the AC power adapter, and the wall outlet. Power LED is Red ◆ The unit has detected a system error. -
Page 43: Cannot Access Web Management
| Troubleshooting PPENDIX Cannot Access Web Management ANNOT CCESS ANAGEMENT If the management interface cannot be accessed using a web browser: Be sure the management station is correctly configured for TCP/IP. The ◆ IP settings should be set to “obtain an IP address automatically.” Try a Ping command from the management station to the unit’s IP ◆... -
Page 44: Specifications
ARDWARE PECIFICATIONS HYSICAL PECIFICATIONS 4 LAN ports, 10/100BASE-TX with auto-negotiation, RJ-45 connector ORTS (Optional) 2 FXS ports (PHONE1, PHONE2), RJ-11 connector RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X: ETWORK NTERFACE 10BASE-T: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 3 or better) 100BASE-TX: RJ-45 (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) System: Power, WiMAX signal strength, WiFi, WPS LED I NDICATORS... -
Page 45: Wimax Specifications
| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX WiMAX Specifications MAX S PECIFICATIONS Pattern: Omnidirectional NTENNAS Transmit and Receive: One transmit and two receive with Maximal-Ratio Combining (MRC). Support for transmitter diversity. Gain: 6 dBi Impedance: 50 Ohm FCC-2.5: 2496-2690 MHz PERATING REQUENCY Taiwan NCC: 2500-2690 MHz Support for Full Scan and Partial Scan 2.5 GHz model: 5 and 10 MHz HANNEL... -
Page 46: Wi-Fi Specifications
| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX Wi-Fi Specifications Echo cancellation (G.165/G.168) Adaptive jitter buffer, up to 200 milliseconds DTMF tone detection and generation Caller ID number and name EATURES Caller ID Block Call transfer Call waiting/hold/retrieve 3-way conference call Call blocking T.38 fax relay Dial plan (E.164 dialing plan) Call forwarding: No Answer/Busy/All 3 REN total in system... -
Page 47: Compliances
| Hardware Specifications PPENDIX Compliances OMPLIANCES FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Class B MISSIONS EN 55022 class B EN 301 489-1/4/17 EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11 MMUNITY US: 2.3 GHz - FCC CFR 47 Part 27D; 2.5 GHz - CFR 47 Part 27M/ Part MAX R ADIO IGNAL... -
Page 48: Ables And Pinouts
ABLES AND INOUTS WISTED ABLE SSIGNMENTS For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. -
Page 49: Straight-Through Wiring
| Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments Table 10: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts MDI Signal Name MDI-X Signal Name Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data minus (TD-) Receive Data minus (RD-) Receive Data plus (RD+) Transmit Data plus (TD+) Receive Data minus (RD-) Transmit Data minus (TD-) -
Page 50: Crossover Wiring
| Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are ROSSOVER IRING labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the wiring. Figure 32: Crossover Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Crossover Cable... -
Page 51: Ports
| Cables and Pinouts PPENDIX RJ-11 Ports RJ-11 P ORTS Standard telephone RJ-11 connectors and cabling can be found in several common wiring patterns. These six-pin connectors can accommodate up to three wire pairs (three telephone lines), but usually only one or two pairs of conductor pins and wires are implemented. -
Page 52: Glossary
LOSSARY IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of 10BASE-T Category 3 or better UTP cable. IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of 100BASE-TX Category 5 or better UTP cable. An Wi-Fi internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and CCESS OINT wireless networks. - Page 53 LOSSARY operator depending on performance requirements, operating preferences, and regulatory constraints. Customer-Premises Equipment. Terminal equipment provided by a service provider that is located at a subscriber’s premises and supports a communication channel between a customer and the service provider. Domain Name System. A system used for translating host names for network nodes into IP addresses.
- Page 54 LOSSARY The WiMAX standard that provides mobile broadband wireless access using IEEE 802.16 Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access (SOFDMA). Port Authentication controls access to the switch ports by requiring users to IEEE 802.1X first enter a user ID and password for authentication. The Internet Protocol (IP) address is a numerical identification assigned to IP A DDRESS...
- Page 55 LOSSARY Scalable Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access. The air interface SOFDMA defined for mobile WiMAX. SOFDMA is a multiple access method that allows simultaneous transmissions to and from several users, employing a subchannel structure that scales with bandwidth. See Internet Service Provider. ERVICE ROVIDER Service Set Identifier.
- Page 56 LOSSARY Wi-Fi Protected Access. WPA employs IEEE 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 Wi-Fi networks. Wired Equivalent Privacy. WEP is the Wi-Fi security based on the use of RC4 encryption keys.
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Page 57: Index
NDEX AC power adapter initial configuration administrator password, setting installation, connecting cables administrator settings installing the device Advanced Setup menu Internet gateway settings auto-logout time IP address button, Reset L2TP LAN status information language selection LEDs login, web cable assignments lost password, recovery cable connections channels, maximum... - Page 58 NDEX SNTP enabling client software update subnet mask subscriber station system clock, setting system indicators system information system time time updates upgrading software WAN connection type web management interface access login troubleshooting Wizard, setup – 58 –...
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