Gemtek Systems R921212G User Manual

802.11g wireless broadband router

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802.11g Wireless Broadband Router
User's Guide
Contents
Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information
Introduction
Using Your Router
Technical Specifications and Regulatory
Information
Technical Specifications
Regulatory Information
Wireless Interoperability
The products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on
direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing
(OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
IEEE Std. 802.11b Standard on Wireless LAN
IEEE Std. 802.11g Standard on Wireless LAN
Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance)
Wireless 802.11 and Your Health
The Wireless Broadband Router, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The

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  • Page 1 802.11g Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Contents Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Introduction Using Your Router Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Wireless Interoperability The products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards: •...
  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    wireless device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or environments, the use of the wireless devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization.
  • Page 3: Radio Specification

    • 54Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -65 dBm, typical Transmit Power • Normal Temp Range: ±12 dBm DC power supply • Input: DC 100-250 50-60 Hz 1A • Output: 5V DC 2A Radio specification Range: "Up to 100m" indoors and "Up to 450m" outdoors (open range) Frequency range: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum...
  • Page 4: Utility Software

    • 6 Mbps For 802.11b: • 11 Mbps • 5.5 Mbps • 2 Mbps • 1 Mbps Data Encryption: WEP (64/128 bit) and WPA Utility Software • Setup Wizard software • Control Utility software Back to Top Regulatory Information The wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product.
  • Page 5: Europe - Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    Europe -- EU Declaration of Conformity This equipment complies with the essential requirements of the European Union directive 1999/5/EC. Cet équipement est conforme aux principales caractéristiques définies dans la Directive européenne RTTE 1999/5/CE. Die Geräte erfüllen die grundlegenden Anforderungen der RTTE-Richtlinie 1999/5/EG. Questa apparecchiatura è...
  • Page 6 There are few possibilities for outdoor use: On private property or on the private property of public persons, use is subject to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defence, with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the 2446.5 - 2483.5 MHz band. Use outdoors on public property is not permitted.
  • Page 7: Fcc Caution

    NOTE: Your Wireless Broadband Router transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 Back to Top Italia A license is required for indoor use. Outdoor use is prohibited. E' necessaria la concessione ministeriale anche per l'uso interno. Verificare con i rivenditori la procedura da seguire.
  • Page 8: Important Note

    & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. NOTE: DELL declares that WRTB-107GD340 (FCC ID: MXF-R921212G) is limited in CH1~CH11 by specified firmware controlled in USA. Back to Top...
  • Page 9 both wired and wireless computers. The firewall features included in the router control Internet access and protect your network. • Wireless hub (Access Point): Connects wireless computers for file and print sharing. • 4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing.
  • Page 10 • Ethernet bridge: Enables file and print sharing between wired and wireless computers. In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The router supports up to 252 clients. Up to 16 of the 252 clients can be wireless. The Network Address Translation (NAT) feature allows 64 clients to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet.
  • Page 11: Wireless Networking Overview

    • a DHCP server that provides IP addresses to wireless and wired clients. • a bridge to an Ethernet hub. Wireless Networking Overview Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Identifying a WLAN Encryption Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location.
  • Page 12 An ESSID and BSSID are both Service Set Identifiers (SSID) that identify and control the wireless client’s access to a given WLAN. The SSID is sometimes referred to as the network name. The SSID indicates what WLAN you are referring to. In most cases, the user interface displays the SSID.
  • Page 13 NOTE: It is better to change keys frequently. The same algorithm is used for all the communications that should be protected. If the same key is used, the same message will give exactly the same cipher text. Then, it will be possible for an eavesdropper to break the encrypted data.
  • Page 14 The encryption method is the same for the access point and wireless client. You select key 1 for the access point and key 2 for the wireless client. The wireless client cannot communicate with the WLAN. To resolve this problem, select key 1 for the wireless client. NOTE: Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN.
  • Page 15: A Look At The Hardware

    In enterprises, WPA will be used in conjunction with both a wireless router and authentication server. In a Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) environment, where there is no authentication server, users can use pre-shared key (PSK) mode in place of the authentication server. The Router offers you WPA running in PSK mode.
  • Page 16: Back Panel

    Represents Activity Power Power The Power LED will light up when the device is powered on. It will blink when the device is reset. Wireless Wireless The LED is steady on when there is at least one wireless link connecting to the Router. Internet DSL or A steady green light indicates the connection is active, and...
  • Page 17 Connector Description Lock This accepts locking devices for protecting the Router from theft. Reset Use an object, such as a stretched paper clip, to press the button for at least 3 seconds. The Power LED will be off for a short time and then light up again.
  • Page 18: Using Your Router

    Using Your Router Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web-Based Configuration Tool Overview Factory Default Settings: Your Wireless Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different router configuration.
  • Page 19: Factory Default Settings

    computers. Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher must be used for the web-based configuration tool. Factory Default Settings Dell pre-configures the Router with the following settings: NOTE: If you lose track of the device settings, you can reset the router by pushing the reset button to restore these settings back to your router.
  • Page 20: Launch The Setup Wizard

    Launch the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Screens Introduction Setup Wizard is an easy-to-use program included on your CD. It provides simplified configuration procedures for establishing Internet connectivity on the Router. The Setup Wizard first extracts the connection settings from your active ISP connection on your computer with a cable/DSL modem.
  • Page 21: Setup Wizard Screens

    1. Insert the Wireless Broadband Router Setup CD into the CD drive on a computer that is connected directly to the Internet. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard. If it does not, complete the following steps to start the Wizard. a.
  • Page 22: Set Up Your Computer

    • Exit End the Setup Wizard Welcome Set Up Your Computer • Click Setup First Computer if you want to install the router on the computer that is used to connect to the Internet with a cable or DSL modem. •...
  • Page 23 Back to Top Verify Internet Connection on Your Computer with a Cable or DSL Modem Verify Internet Connection...
  • Page 24 If you are using a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection, your computer will then need to reboot. Congratulations...
  • Page 25 Connect Wireless Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how the modem is connected to the Router. Connect Router to Network: Step 1...
  • Page 26 Step 2 illustrates how the router is connected to the computer. Connect Router to Network: Step 2...
  • Page 27 Step 3 illustrates how the Router is connected to the power supply. Connect Router to Network: Step 3...
  • Page 28 Configure the Wireless Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box. PPPoE...
  • Page 29: Configure Router

    The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Router when you click the Next button. Configure Router...
  • Page 30 Congratulations You have successfully installed the Router and configured the first computer for Internet access. Congratulations...
  • Page 31 The Wireless Computer Setup window provides information on wireless settings and how to enhance the security of your router. Wireless Settings Overview...
  • Page 32 Back to Top Set Up Additional Computers Click to select your connection type. Connection Type...
  • Page 33 Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Pressing the Wired Connection button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through Ethernet cable. Add Computers...
  • Page 34 Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wireless Connection Pressing the Wireless Connection button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless channel. Add Computers...
  • Page 35 Congratulations You have successfully connected a computer to the network. Congratulations...
  • Page 36: Control Utility

    Back to Top Control Utility The Control Utility is Windows-based software that allows you to configure your router and monitor the status of the connection from your computer to the Router and to Internet. Install the Control Utility Uninstall the Control Utility Start the Control Utility Exit the Control Utility How to Configure the Router by the Control Utility?
  • Page 37 Install the Control Utility You can install the Control Utility on your computer when you step through the setup process using the Setup Wizard. 1. Insert the Wireless Broadband Router Setup Wizard and User Guide CD into the CD drive. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard program. If it does not, complete the following steps to start the Wizard.
  • Page 38 The control utility program will run automatically upon each computer startup by default. If the utility does not start automatically, run the Wireless Broadband Router Dell Control Utility from the Start menu. Once running, a router icon is created in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen.
  • Page 39 Advanced Settings My Network Overview This screen provides information about your network connection and settings. The left pane displays your connection status. The right pane displays the following network settings: • Operation Mode • Connection Type • Internet IP Address •...
  • Page 40 Back to Top Wireless Settings • Network Name (SSID) The SSID is a unique network name. It is used to identify the WLAN. This name is used when connecting additional computers to your wireless router. • Channel This is the radio channel over which a communication transmission occurs. •...
  • Page 41 • Restore Restores previous settings. Your router has an advanced security mechanism. It ensures the confidentiality of data, and also guards data against being modified. If you want to enable the security mechanism, click to select Enable Wireless Security. Wireless Settings WEP Settings Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption used in the 802.11 standard is to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping.
  • Page 42 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit key. For added security, change your key often. When you change the key on one wireless device, it must be changed for all wireless devices and Access Points in the network. • Key Format Can be ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal format includes the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F.
  • Page 43: Network Access Control

    The lower the number, the faster your encryption key will rotate; however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow down. • WPA Encryption TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) is the most commonly used encryption method. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.
  • Page 44 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network. It also allows you to specify what time of day the Internet can be accessed. To enable parental control, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 45 7. Specify which websites may be accessed or may not be accessed by entering their URLs in the Website URL field. 8. Click the OK button to apply, or click the Cancel button to exit without making any changes. 9. Click the Apply Parental Control Settings button on the bottom of the screen to activate the new settings.
  • Page 46 and web browsing are unaffected by NAT. However, some applications (such as Internet messaging and gaming applications) will not function correctly. Gaming Port Forwarding Settings Port forwarding allows you to configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specfic port.
  • Page 47: Remote Access

    3. Type the IP address of the device (for example, desktop computer) for gaming in the Computer IP for gaming field. 4. Select a transport layer protocol from the Protocol Type list. The options listed here are TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), UDP (User Datagram Protocol), and both. 5.
  • Page 48 Allow Remote User to Configure the Device This option allows you to configure the device from a remote location via the network. 1. Click to select Allow remote user to configure the device. 2. Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. 3.
  • Page 49 1. If you want your WAN port to be visible on the Internet, click to select Allow remote user to ping the device. 2. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings.
  • Page 50 • Save Current System Configuration To File Saves the current settings as a .pro file. • Load System Configuration Manually Loads the backup file to restore previously saved settings. • Choose From The Configuration File List The router will automatically save a copy of backup configuration files in the file list. You can select a file to load from the list, instead of searching for the correct file.
  • Page 51: Advanced Settings

    You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network detection can be activated by clicking the Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detection is done, the screen will display a summary of your Internet connectivity. Back to Top Advanced Settings To configure the advanced settings of the router, click the Login button to log in to the...
  • Page 52 Back to Top Web-based Configuration Tool: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Basic Settings Device Status System Tools Advanced Settings Log Off Overview The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up advanced network configuration for your Wireless Broadband Router. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher or Netscape 4.0 or higher must be used for the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 53 provided for your convenience only. However, the advanced settings are fully documented and explained in this guide. Main Menu Back to Top Log Off The web-based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Back to Top Basic Settings: Dell™...
  • Page 54: Router Mode

    The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: Router Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Security Internet Connection Settings Save & Apply NOTE: To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save your settings and restart the router. Otherwise, the router uses the previous settings. If you are using the BACK/NEXT links to step through each screen in the Basic Settings portion of the web-configuration tool, you ultimately reach the Save &...
  • Page 55: Wireless Settings

    Gateway mode allows your router to create a wireless network to access the broadband router. Wired and wireless network devices share the same Internet connection through Internet port in the Gateway mode. However, some ISPs may request you to do the additional setup, such as PPPoE, before using your router to access the Internet.
  • Page 56 NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Router settings. Use the factory defaults for the Router, unless the default settings have been changed. In this case, note the changes and use the new settings for each wireless network card.
  • Page 57: Wireless Security

    The Router can operate on a variety of channels. Routers within close proximity to one another must be on different channels. If you have just one router, then the default, channel 6, is probably adequate. If you have multiple access points in your network, it is suggested to stagger the channels for each router.
  • Page 58 If you wish to enable WEP encryption, click to select WEP in the Network Authentication list. Setting Possible Values Key Format Hexadecimal Digits / ASCII Characters Key Length 40 bits (5 characters) / 104 bits (13 characters) Key1, Key2, Key3, Key4 <user-defined>...
  • Page 59: Internet Connection Settings

    from the rest of the network. If you wish to enable WPA encryption, select WPA from the Network Authentication list. WPA is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients.
  • Page 60 NOTE: If the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will not be available. Your ISP Requires You to Input Host Computer Name or Domain Name If your ISP requires that you input a host computer name or domain name, click to select Your ISP requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name.
  • Page 61 the back panel of the Router or on the Device Information page in the web-based configuration tool. Connection Type Select the connection type from the list. Four options are available. • Cable Modem • DSL (Static) • DSL (PPPoE) • PPTP Cable Modem Settings No additional settings are required.
  • Page 62: Save & Apply

    If your ISP specifies that you use PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) as your connection to the Internet, you cannot use the provided Setup Wizard to automatically set up your router. Follow the instructions below to set up your connection manually: 1.
  • Page 63 Back to Top Device Status: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The Device Status screen displays the basic network settings for your Wireless Broadband Router. When changes are made to the network settings, those changes are updated on this screen.
  • Page 64 Status Device Status The following connections are displayed on the Device Status page: Device Indication An inactive cable/DSL connection indicates that either the cable is unplugged or the Router has not received an IP address. Internet An active connection indicates the WAN interface of the router has a valid IP address and your computers can connect to the Internet via the router.
  • Page 65 Shown as an active connection when a wireless client is Wireless Client configured for your network, and inactive when there is no wireless client connected to your router. When the Router acts as a DHCP server, it assigns IP addresses to the clients on the network. These IP addresses are displayed in the DHCP Log below the Device Status figure.
  • Page 66: Intruder Detection Log

    ISP. If the Router has been configured to receive a static IP address, clicking Renew does not renew the IP address. Back to Top System Tools: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status.
  • Page 67: Display Routing Table

    Port Port number The system can alert you via e-mail to any attempted intrusion. 1. Click to select Email Alert Enable. 2. Type the e-mail address that you want the alert sent to in the Email Address field. 3. Click the Submit button. The figure below shows an example of an entry of an intrusion attempt event from a computer with IP address 192.168.2.60 (Source) targeted at the router's port number 80 at time 12 AM:1 Min: 5 Sec.
  • Page 68: Routing Table

    Indicator Description Type The type of routing. This can be either of the following: LAN or WAN interface (INTF) Static routing Destination LAN IP Either an entire network or a specific IP address. An IP address ending Address in .0 refers to a network. Subnet Mask Must follow the subnet mask rules Gateway IP Address To communicate with an IP address matching the destination IP...
  • Page 69: System Diagnostic

    Back to Top System Diagnostic The Systems Diagnostic page is for your information only. This page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Router. Configuration settings include firmware version, the ISP and device settings that have been configured for your network. The Diagnostic section shows the current connections for your network.
  • Page 70: Load Default Settings

    Back to Top Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings page allows you to reload the factory default configurations that came with the device. When this option is used, the default IP address is reset to the factory default value (192.168.2.1). This is equivalent to pressing and holding the Reset button on the back panel of the device for more than 3 seconds (for more details, refer to A Look at the Hardware).
  • Page 71: Upgrade The Firmware

    Click the Start button to reload the default settings. Back to Top Upgrade Firmware Dell periodically releases firmware updates to provide improved performance or capabilities. Use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Router. You can check the Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades.
  • Page 72: Reset Device

    Click the Start button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Router, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Router resets, the Power light on the front panel of the router blinks. Back to Top Reset Device Use the Reset Device function if a system failure occurs.
  • Page 73: Advanced Ip Settings

    Back to Top Advanced Settings: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Advanced IP Settings DHCP Server Settings Time Zone Advanced Wireless Parental Control Access Control Settings Port Forwarding Settings Static Routing Administration Settings NOTE: Dell technical support representatives do not support the configuration options in the Advanced Settings portion of the configuration program.
  • Page 74 The Dell TrueMobilie 2300 Wireless Broadband Router comes with an assigned IP address and IP subnet mask. These settings apply only to the local network portion of the router. If you are installing the unit on an existing network or simply want to change these values, make sure the IP subnet mask is the same for all devices on your network.
  • Page 75: Dhcp Server Settings

    Back to Top DHCP Server Settings Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network. IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server. If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 76 Enable DHCP Server Functions By default, the Router is set to function as a DHCP server. If you are installing the unit on an existing network that already has a DHCP server or simply do not want the Router to function as the network's DHCP server, click to deselect Enable DHCP Server Functions to disable the DHCP server function.
  • Page 77: Time Zone

    Specific IP addresses may also be reserved for particular devices in a network. The IP Address Reservation fields allow you to reserve up to four IP addresses for a specific system. The Computer MAC field is the MAC address of the network card on the client computer. Use the input fields under IP Address to indicate the IP address for those devices that should use a manually defined IP address.
  • Page 78: Advanced Wireless

    Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless Enable Wireless This setting enables radio transmission and reception on the Router. Hide my wireless network Checking this disables the Wireless Broadband Router to send out beacon packets to the wireless network. It is deselected by default and other users can easily find and make association to your Wireless Broadband Router with the use of a site survey tool.
  • Page 79 Router is 802.11g-compatible. You can select both b & g (dual mode), or 802.11b, or 802.11g from the Mode list. SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a 32-character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipment that make up the wireless network. Transfer Rate Transfer rate can be set to automatic or some other fixed value.
  • Page 80 stations within its range to notify all other stations and reserve the bandwidth for your data. The RTS threshold controls what size data packet would issue a RTS. Only when the packet exceeds the RTS threshold, the device will send a RTS before sending the packet. There is trade-off to consider what value you should set for the RTS threshold.
  • Page 81 Configuring your router for Wireless Bridging: 1. Ensure Enable Wireless is checked. 2. Type your wireless network name in the Network name (SSID) field if you want to change it from the default setting. 3. Ensure Advanced Options is deselected. 4.
  • Page 82: Parental Control

    7. Click the Save & Restart button. 8. When your web browser returns to the main page of the Router, the device has successfully restarted with the new settings. 9. Repeat the steps above for each Wireless Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all routers are set to same wireless settings.
  • Page 83: Access Control Settings

    2. Click to select the IP address of the particular computer you want to control (for example, your child's computer) in the IP Address list. 3. To block or grant access to the Internet during a period of time, specify the start and end time from the Time Restriction list.
  • Page 84: Port Forwarding Settings

    To enable access control in the router, perform the following steps: 1. Click to select Enable MAC Access Control. 2. Select the appropriate Operating Type. Grant allows client computers access to the router. Deny restricts the access. 3. Enter the MAC address of the network card on the computer on which you wish to apply the above control policy.
  • Page 85 The DMZ (demilitarized zone) feature allows access to all ports. (For example, if you have problems hosting a game server, you can choose this option. This will open all ports to your game server.) 1. Click to select Enable DMZ Host . 2.
  • Page 86 these applications and the protocol type will depend on what Internet services you are using. Check with your service provider or application's user manual to have the information first. Make sure you have the following ports set up as described below. 1.
  • Page 87 HTTP (WEB Server) 20, 21 TELNET SMTP (Mail Server) POP3 (Mail Server) 6667 NNTP (News Server) Port Triggering Port triggering allows the router to watch outgoing data for a specific port number. The IP address of the computer that sends the data is remembered by the router, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data will be passed to the specific computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.
  • Page 88: Static Routing

    Static Routing Static Routing Static routes are manually configured routes to remote networks. That is, the route is predefined and is not discovered by the Routing Information Protocol (RIP), as in dynamic routing. Static routing allows you to assign a gateway to an IP address or network. If there are routers on your internal network that do not function with RIP 1 or 2, you can set up a static route to those routers.
  • Page 89: Administration Settings

    You may not be able to access the configuration tool if invalid information is entered. To use static routing, manually add the Destination IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway IP Address for each route you are adding to the Static Routing Table, and click Add. If you are routing to an entire network, the last number in the destination IP address should be a zero (0);...
  • Page 90 • Enable UPnP function UPnP stands for Universal Plug and Play, a protocol which allows UPnP-enabled client computers, such as Windows XP, to discover and configure the Router. One of most common use of UPnP on the router is to open ports to allow application-specific data to be forwarded through the router for various Internet services or gaming applications.
  • Page 91 NOTE: If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration tool, you don't need to perform the following steps for the same service again. 4. Right-click the My Network Neighborhood icon on the desktop. 5.
  • Page 92 select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 to host a public HTTP server. Service Settings 10. Click the OK button to save the changes. Back to Top...

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