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  • Page 1 802.11g Wireless ADSL Firewall Router ADW-4300A / ADW-4300B User's Manual...

  • Page 2: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

    Copyright Copyright 2004 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.

  • Page 3: R&Tte Compliance Statement

    Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g ADSL Wireless Firewall Router Model: ADW-4300A / ADW-4300B Rev: 1.0 (March. 2004) Part No. EM-ADW4300...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 ADSL Wireless Firewall 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... 9 Setup Wizard ... 10 Home Screen ...
  • Page 6 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING... 73 Overview ... 73 General Problems ... 73 Internet Access... 73 Wireless Access ... 74 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ... 76 Modes... 76 BSS/ESS... 76 Channels ... 77 WEP ... 77 Wireless LAN Configuration ... 77 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, ADW- 4300. The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: ADSL Modem Shared Broadband Internet Access...

  • Page 8: Advanced Internet Functions

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. ADSL Wireless Firewall Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions Application Level Gateways (ALGs). 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.

  • Page 9: Configuration And Management

    Configuration & Management Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration. Configuration File Upload/Download. data from the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. Remote Management.

  • Page 10: Physical Details

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs PWR LED On - Power on. Off - No power. STATUS Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed (10Base-T or 100Base-T) of each port.

  • Page 11: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Connect the supplied power adapter here. Power port Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your 10/100BaseT PCs to these ports. LAN connec- tions Note: Any LAN port on the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router will auto- matically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. Requirements Network cables. Use standard 10/100Base-TX 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 a DSL connec- tion.
  • Page 13 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. Both 10Base-T and 100Base-TX connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADSL Wireless Firewall 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: Configuration Program

    Configuration Program The ADSL Wireless Firewall 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: Netscape V4.08 or later Netscape 7 Internet Explorer V5.01 or later...

  • Page 16: Setup Wizard

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide If you can't connect If the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router does not respond, check the following: The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router is properly installed, LAN connec- tion is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping"...

  • Page 17: Common Connection Types

    Common Connection Types Type Details Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated IP Address automatically, when you con- nect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a perma- IP Address nent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on". PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only when required.

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    ADSL Wireless Firewall 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. Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen.

  • Page 19: Lan Screen

    LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, as seen from IP Address the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is al- ready in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 20 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router can act as a DHCP server. Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. How- ever, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".

  • Page 21: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Screen The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen.
  • Page 22 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Options Select the desired mode: Mode Channel No. If enabled, the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router will broadcast its Broadcast SSID. This allows Wireless Stations will a "null" (blank) SSID to SSID detect and use the correct SSID. Disable this feature if you do not want Wireless stations to be able to do this.
  • Page 23 Setup Click this button to manage the trusted PC database. Set Stations Button...

  • Page 24: Wep Screen

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: WEP Data Encryption Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic".

  • Page 25: Password Screen

    Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify pass- Re-enter the new password here. word You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

  • Page 26: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Inter- nal") 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router.

  • Page 27: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 9X/Me

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 11: 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 12: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 28 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide On the Gateway tab, enter the ADSL Wireless Firewall 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. Figure 13: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected.
  • Page 29 PC Configuration 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 15: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 30 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Figure 16: 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 31 PC Configuration Figure 17 - 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 32 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 33: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000

    PC Configuration 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 19: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 34 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Figure 20: 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 35: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    PC Configuration 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 21: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 36 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Figure 22: 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router will act as a DHCP Server.

  • Page 37: Internet Access

    Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the ADSL Wireless Firewall 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 38: Macintosh Clients

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3.

  • Page 39: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, each Wire- less Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)

  • Page 40: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router and the PCs are configured, op- eration is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required.
  • Page 41 Data - Status Screen Internet Modem Status DownStream Connection Speed UpStream Connection Speed Connection Method Internet Connection Internet IP Address Connection Details IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server MAC Address Wireless Name (SSID) Region Channel Wireless AP Broadcast Name This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. If connected, displays the speed for the DownStream (download) ADSL Connection.

  • Page 42: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide System Device Name Firmware Version Buttons Connection Details Attached Devices Refresh Screen Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Data –...

  • Page 43: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Buttons Connect Disconnect Close Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 25: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Dynamic IP address Internet The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet...
  • Page 44 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Buttons If an IP Address has been allocated to the ADSL Wireless Release Firewall Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Re- lease" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for Renew the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, clicking the "Renew"...

  • Page 45: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, 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 IP address Screen Internet The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 46: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the ADSL Wireless Fire- wall Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: Internet: URL filter Dynamic DNS Firewall Rules Firewall Services Schedule Virtual Servers Internet This screen provides access to the DMZ and URL Filter features.

  • Page 47: Url Filter Screen

    URL Filter If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied. On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting: Disable - disable this feature.

  • Page 48: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Trusted PC Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to Allow Trusted the Internet. For this PC, the URL filter will be ignored. If enabled, you must select the PC to be the trusted PC. Select the PC to be the Trusted PC.

  • Page 49: Dynamic Dns Screen

    Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required. Use a Dynamic DNS Service DDNS Data Service Provider...

  • Page 50: Firewall Rules

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. By default: All Outgoing traffic is permitted. All Incoming traffic is denied. "Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.
  • Page 51 The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this LAN Server rule will be sent. The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. WAN Users Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged.

  • Page 52: Incoming Rules

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Incoming Rules This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 31: Inbound Services Screen Data – Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are Service covered by this rule.

  • Page 53: Outgoing Rules

    gle/Start" fields. This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.) Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not.
  • Page 54 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide which is currently blocked by another rule.) To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen. Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by LAN Users this rule: Any - All PCs are covered by this rule.

  • Page 55: Firewall Services

    Firewall Services This screen is used to modify the list of Services which are available when creating Firewall Rules. Data – Add Services Services This lists all defined Services. Services List Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new ser- vice.

  • Page 56: Add/Edit Service

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Data – Add/Edit Service Services If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. Name If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

  • Page 57: Options

    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. Data - Options Screen Internet Respond to Ping...

  • Page 58: Schedule

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Use these checkboxes to select the desired days. Sunday, Mon- day… Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Start Time Finish Time Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.

  • Page 59: Virtual Servers

    Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.

  • Page 60: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Servers Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function. Properties Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as Enable...

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" 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 62: Pc Database

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide 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. However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.
  • Page 63 Data - PC Database Screen This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type. 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 64: Pc Database (Admin)

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide 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. Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen This lists all current entries.
  • Page 65 Select the appropriate option MAC Address Automatic discovery - Select this to have the ADSL Wire- less Firewall Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. MAC address is - Enter the MAC address on the PC.

  • Page 66: Config File

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, by uploading it to the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router.

  • Page 67: Logging

    Logging The Logs record various types of activity on the ADSL Wireless Firewall 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 68 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Logs Include (Check- boxes) Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN Syslog Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.

  • Page 69: E-Mail

    E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Data – E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail Turn E-mail address information (below) must be provided. Notification on Send to this E- Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to.
  • Page 70 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide E-mail Alerts You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the Send E-mail desired checkboxes. The Broadband ADSL Router can send alerts immedi- an immediate alert when it detects a significant security inci- ately dent such as E-mail Logs...

  • Page 71: Diagnostics

    Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 44: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 72: Remote Admin

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router via the Internet. Figure 45: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote connect, see below).
  • Page 73 To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required.

  • Page 74: Routing

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Routing Overview If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. If the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...

  • Page 75: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Data - Routing Screen RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. Choose the RIP Version for the Server. RIP Version Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Static Routing Table Entries Buttons Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 76: Static Routing - Example

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 77 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) 192.168.0.100 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 78: Upgrade Firmware

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Ad- ministration menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 79: 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 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 80: Wireless Access

    ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router. The ADSL Wireless Firewall Router processes the data passing Solution 2: through it, so it is not transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 81 Appendix A - Troubleshooting RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possi- ble when close to the ADSL Wireless Firewall Router.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Channels

    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 perform- ance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce inter- ference.
  • Page 84 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide...

  • Page 85: Appendix C Specifications

    ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 ITU G.992.1 (G.dmt) including - Annex A (ADSL over POTS for ADW-4300A) - Annex B (ADSL over ISDN for ADW-4300B) G.992.2 (G.lite) with fast retrain RFC 2364 - PPP over ATM (LLC/VCMUX) RFC 2516 - PPP over Ethernet (LLC/VCMUX)
  • Page 86 ADSL Wireless Firewall Router User Guide Power Power Consumption Temperature: Humidity Emission 15V AC, 1A Maximum 15W, 51 BTU 0~40 degree C (operating), -10~70 degree C (storage) 5%~ 95% (non-condensing) FCC, CE...

  • Page 87: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals 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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