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AresGate 1000 Wireless Router
User's Installation Guide
Published August 2001

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  • Page 1 AresGate 1000 Wireless Router User’s Installation Guide Published August 2001...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    ARESCOM products are covered by this warranty for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchased.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Introduction ..................3 Product Models .................. 3 Features ..................... 3 Package Includes................4 Diagram of the AresGate 1000 ............4 Application Scenarios ................ 7 HARDWARE INSTALLATION Setup Instructions ................11 Antenna Attachment ................ 11 Connect to the Ethernet ..............11 Connect the 56K Analog Modem .............
  • Page 4 Cannot Connect to the AresGate Router ......... 38 Cannot Connect to the Wireless Lan Interface ........ 39 APPENDIX GLOSSARY ..................40 PRODUCT INFORMATION ............. 44 FCC Statement................44 FCC Part 68 Requirements ............45 Tech Support ................45 AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 5: Before You Begin

    AresGate router. Product Models • AresGate 1000 • AresGate 1000 Pro - includes a built-in 56K modem Features • Up to 11Mbps high-speed data transfer rate for wireless transmission. • Interoperability to equipment complied with IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz.

  • Page 6: Package Includes

    • IP filtering feature protects your network from unauthorized data traffic that enters or leaves the router. Package Includes • Arescom AresGate 1000 wireless router (x 1) • Power adapter and cord set (x 1) • RJ-45 to RJ-45 straight-through Ethernet cable (x 1) •...
  • Page 7 BEFORE YOU BEGIN The WAN LED displays the 10BaseT WAN Ethernet connection between the AresGate router and a broadband device (e.g. Cable modem or ADSL modem). The green WAN LED is on and remains solid when connection is valid. The LED flashes when there is data activity on this port.

  • Page 8: Back Panel Interface

    The 10BaseT LAN interface connects the AresGate router to the local LAN network. External Wireless Antenna Connector The included antenna needs to be securely attached to this external wireless antenna connector in order to provide wireless connection. For AresGate 1000 Pro model only AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: Application Scenarios

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Application Scenarios The AresGate router can easily fit into your personal networking environment. The following application examples provides a basic idea of how AresGate routers can improve your current network. WAN Application The AresGate router can incorporate with your existing Internet access equipment, such as xDSL modem, Cable modem, or 56K modem, and provide a gateway to the Internet for your entire network.
  • Page 10 Ethernet WAN at the moment and decide to use the 56K modem instead, then the AresGate router will disconnect the Ethernet WAN interface and initiate the 56K modem dial-up connection. For AresGate 1000 Pro model only AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 11 BEFORE YOU BEGIN LAN Application You can easily create a wireless network environment with your AresGate router and wireless devices installed in each one of your PCs and laptops. AresGate router is compatible with any wireless device that complies with IEEE802.11b standard. A.
  • Page 12 AresGate to a network hub, so each wireless client has access to the resources on the network as well as to other clients. ARESCOM WIRELESS PERIPHERAL PRODUCTS ARESCOM provides a complete wireless solution to satisfy your needs. You can purchase the following wireless products from ARESCOM website or authorized distributors: For laptop PCs: •...

  • Page 13: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION HARDWARE INSTALLATION CAUTION!!! Turn off all electronic devices, including your personal computer, before you begin to connect and disconnect cables. Setup Instructions • Choose a location for the AresGate router close to a power outlet and nearby telephone outlet. Preferably, select a convenient location that does not experience too much foot traffic and is away from sunlight.

  • Page 14: Connect The 56K Analog Modem

    56K LED on the front panel should lit green to indicate a valid modem connection (Refer to the 56K MODEM section on how to connect the 56K modem). For AresGate 1000 Pro model only AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 15: Connect The Analog Phone

    Once the router is powered on, the PWR LED on the front panel should lit green to indicate a valid power connection. If the PWR LED is not lit, turn off your router and repeat steps 1 through 3. For AresGate 1000 Pro model only HARDWARE INSTALLATION...

  • Page 16: Configuring Your Router

    CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER The AresGate 1000 offers platform-independent HTML based graphical user interface (GUI) configuration, so now you can simply set up your router using your PC’s web browser. Before you start configuring your router, you MUST: 1.

  • Page 17: Basic Configuration

    CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Basic Configuration SETUP A. Click the SETUP tab on the top. This page allows you to configure the following parameters: Ethernet WAN Configuration DNS IP Addresses Administration The Ethernet WAN allows you to enter the required values to connect your AresGate router to a remote Ethernet network.
  • Page 18 In the DNS (Domain Name Server) section: Primary DNS: Allows you to assign the IP Address of the Primary DNS provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS: Allows you to assign the IP Address of the Secondary DNS provided by your ISP. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 19 CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER The Administration section allows you to enter a Router Name and Password to ensure maximum administrative security for your router. Router Name: For Cable Modem users: This is the Computer/Host Name provided by your ISP. Your ISP may request you to enter the name here.

  • Page 20: Wireless

    WEP to maximize network security. You can setup a 64-bit or 128- bit WEP that encrypts data packages while using wireless LAN. Once WEP is enabled, entering the WEP Key value below is required. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 21 D. Enter a set of desired WEP KEY numbers. E. Enter a desired SSID code. F. Click the Save button to save the values to AresGate 1000. If you do not wish to send the configuration to your AresGate router, simply click the Cancel button.

  • Page 22: Pppoe

    PPPoE connection, click the Disconnect button. NOTE: Once you click the Connect button, your xDSL service is activated and always ON. To surf the Internet, you are not required to run the PPPoE program originally running on your PC. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 23: Modem

    AresGate router for shared Internet access. B. To establish a 56K connection, enter these values and click the Connect button. To disconnect an existing 56K connection, click the Disconnect button. For AresGate 1000 Pro model only CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER...

  • Page 24: Status

    B. To reboot the router, click the Reboot AresGate button. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 25 4. Wireless LAN: Wireless link and the total number of Ethernet Packets and Bytes Sent and Received. 5. Ethernet LAN: Ethernet Link, IP Address, Subnet Mask, Ethernet Packets and Bytes Sent and Received. For AresGate 1000 Pro model only CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER...

  • Page 26: Advanced Configuration

    The Current Port Mapping Table displays the ID (index number), Internal IP Address, Internal Port #, External Port #, Protocol type for each entry. When you click the Add button, a new Port Mapping Entry will be created. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 27 CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Add Port Mapping Entry In the Add Port Mapping Entry section, you can enter values for each of the following items: Internal IP Address: The IP Address for the PC running the special service(s) within the router’s private subnet.
  • Page 28 An example on how to set up a WEB hosting service: Internal IP Address: Enter 192.168.1.100 (Make sure the WEB server’s IP Address is 192.168.1.100 and Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0). Internal Port: Enter 80. External Port: Enter 80. Protocol: Select TCP. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 29: Ip Routing

    CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER IP ROUTING A. Click the IP ROUTING tab on the top. IP Routing designates the AresGate router which path or route to use when forwarding data packets. You will need to create an IP route when there are other routers on your LAN. Current IP Routing Table The Current IP Routing Table displays the index number (ID), Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and...
  • Page 30 B. If you do not wish to send the configuration to your AresGate router, simply click the Cancel button. C. If you wish to update a pre-existing route, please delete the original route and add a new route. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 31: Ip Filtering

    CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER IP FILTERING A. Click the IP FILTERING tab on the top. IP Filtering allows you to define up to 16 sequential filters, and each filter can be set to examine, or filter, both source and destination data packets.
  • Page 32 Add Filter In the Add Filter section, you can enter values for each of the following items: Protocol: Currently, AresGate 1000 supports TCP, UDP, ICMP, or Other. If you select Other, then you need to specify the following Protocol Number field.
  • Page 33 CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER Delete Filter Filter ID: To delete an IP filter from the filtering table, enter the associated ID number and click the Delete button. B. If you do not wish to send the configuration to your AresGate router, simply click the Cancel button. CONFIGURING YOUR ROUTER...

  • Page 34: Upgrade

    The file name of the router firmware that you want to download. C. Click the Save button to save the values to AresGate 1000. If you do not wish to send the configuration to your AresGate router, simply click the Cancel button.

  • Page 35: Tcp/Ip Protocol Configuration

    TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION You must install TCP/IP protocol on each workstation on your LAN so they can communicate with the AresGate router. Your AresGate DHCP Server is already enabled and will assign IP Address (with IP pool addresses starting from 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254), Subnet Mask, Gateway IP Address, and DNS to your PCs on the LAN.
  • Page 36 Adapters (“XXXX” is the maker of your Ethernet card) and click the Properties button. Step 9. Select the IP Address tab. Step 10. Click the radio button next to Obtain an IP Address automatically. Step 11. Click OK and restart your AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 37: Installing Tcp/Ip In Windows® 2000

    TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION ® Installing TCP/IP in Windows 2000 Step 1. Click on Start -> Settings - > Control Panel. Step 2. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections. Step 3. Double-click Local Area Connection. Step 4. In the Local Area Connection Status window, click on the Properties button.

  • Page 38: Installing Tcp/Ip In Windows® Nt

    -> Control Panel. Step 2. Double-click the Network computer icon. Step 3. Click the Protocols tab. If you see TCP/IP Protocol listed under Network Protocols, you already have TCP/IP on your Windows NT. Skip to Step 7. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 39 TCP/IP PROTOCOL CONFIGURATION Step 4. From the Protocols tab click Add. Step 5. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Step 6. Check to verify that TCP/IP Protocol is listed under Network Protocols, then click OK. If you do not see TCP/IP listed under Network Protocols, you have not installed TCP/IP.

  • Page 40: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure you are using the proper Ethernet cable. • If you are using a wireless device in your PC, its channel number and SSID needs to be 6 and arescom, respectively. • Make sure you set the PC’s IP Address to “Obtain IP address automatically”.

  • Page 41: Cannot Connect To The Wireless Lan Interface

    TROUBLESHOOTING Cannot Connect to the Wireless Lan Interface • Verify that the AresGate router is properly installed and is powered on. • Make sure that your included external antenna is securely attached to your AresGate router. • Make sure that you have set the same wireless channel number, SSID, and WEP for both the router and the wireless device.

  • Page 42: Glossary

    A DSL modem is a bridge that passes DSL from one network segment to another. Bridge operates at the hardware layer and has no routing capabilities. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 43 DNS (Domain Name System) - A mechanism that translates host domain names into its numeric IP Address and vice-versa. A domain name is an easy-to-remember nickname for numerical IP addresses required by a computer, such as janedoe@arescom.com. GLOSSARY...
  • Page 44 IP traffic, and recognizes incoming IP traffic. IP Address - numeric address assigned to each machine on the Internet. Consists of four sets of one, two, or three octal digits separated by periods. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...
  • Page 45 GLOSSARY ISP (Internet Service Provider) - The telecommunication company that provides Internet service for the subscriber. The ISP can be a telephone company, a CLEC or ILEC, or any other company that provides Internet access to the end user such as AOL, Earthlink or MSN.

  • Page 46: Product Information

    This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions. (1) This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. AresGate 1000 User’s Installation Guide...

  • Page 47: Fcc Part 68 Requirements

    Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Tech Support For assistance or inquiries on how to install or operate your AresGate router, feel free to contact the ARESCOM Tech Support team using any one of the following means below: Telephone: (510) 445-3638...

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