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Summary of Contents for Always On WiFlyer
- Page 1 User Manual...
- Page 2 Copyright 2004 Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. WiFlyer, Always On Wireless, the Always On Wireless logos, and all other Always On Wireless product or service names are trademarks of Always On Wireless, Inc. All other registered trademarks or trademarks belong to their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Package Contents ....................2 WiFlyer at a Glance....................3 Setting Up Your WiFlyer ....................4 What You Need to Set Up the WiFlyer Base Station for Internet Access .....4 Powering up the WiFlyer ..................4 Connecting to a Dial-up Internet Connection............5 Connecting to a Broadband Internet Connection ...........5 WiFlyer Base Station Indicator Lights..............6... - Page 4 WEP Configuration ....................22 WPA Configuration....................23 Wireless Address Filtering ...................24 Port Filtering Firewall ..................24 Troubleshooting and FAQs ....................25 Upgrading the WiFlyer Firmware ................25 Checking the WiFlyer Status................26 WiFlyer Specifications ....................29 Power Supply .......................29 FCC Information ..........Error! Bookmark not defined. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ........29...
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Page 5: Introduction To The Wiflyer
WiFi hotspot with shareable Internet access at your home, hotel, or office – even internationally. Great for road warriors and homes and offices without DSL or cable, the pocket-sized WiFlyer is easily set up through an Internet browser, eliminating the hassles of software installation. Compatible with AOL®, MSN®, EarthLink®, and most dialup ISPs and broadband connections, WiFlyer is a great at... -
Page 6: About The Wiflyer Base Station
Ethernet can also share the base station’s Internet connection. See Chapter 3, “Setting Up Your WiFlyer Base Station,” for instructions on how to set up the base station for Internet access and how to connect computers by Ethernet. -
Page 7: Wiflyer At A Glance
Ethernet WAN port – for wireless access with a broadband connection Connect a DSL or cable modem or an existing Ethernet network with Internet access to the Ethernet WAN port on the WiFlyer Base Station. Ethernet LAN port – for Ethernet computers and printers without WIFi Connect computers or printers with a network port but no WiFi to the Ethernet LAN port on the WiFlyer Base Station. -
Page 8: Setting Up Your Wiflyer
Setting Up Your WiFlyer What You Need to Set Up the WiFlyer Base Station for Internet Access Before you set up the WiFlyer Base Station for Internet access, make sure of the following: You have a computer that is WiFi enabled, either with a wireless card or built in WiFi capability. -
Page 9: Connecting To A Dial-Up Internet Connection
If you use a standard modem and analog telephone line (the type of telephone line found in most residences) to access the Internet, connect one end of the phone cord to the WiFlyer internal modem ( ) port and the other end to your telephone jack. -
Page 10: Wiflyer Base Station Indicator Lights
WiFlyer Base Station Indicator Lights The following explains what the lights on the WiFlyer Base Station mean. Light Indicator Status Power indicator On / Off When the WiFlyer is connected to a power source, the indicator light is On. Modem indicator... -
Page 11: Configuring Your Wiflyer Base Station
Configuring the WiFi Network The next step is connecting your PC or Mac to the WiFlyer WiFi network. For Windows XP use the following instructions. If your computer uses an operating system other than Windows XP consult the manual that came with your WiFi card or WiFi enabled system. - Page 12 Highlight WiFlyer, by left clicking it, and check “Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure”. To enable security features Next click the connect button. If WiFlyer is not listed under available wireless networks, click Advanced, otherwise go to step 5 a.
- Page 13 5. Wait for “Connected to WiFlyer” to appear above the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar. You are now on the WiFlyer WiFi network. Continue to the dialup section to connect for dialup, or skip to the broadband section to configure broadband connectivity.
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Page 14: Configuring The Wiflyer Using A Dial-Up Connection
If your browser does not connect to the dial page, enter http://192.168.0.77 in the address bar of your browser. Click the Switch to Broadband button to change the WiFlyer into broadband mode. In the broadband administration screen choose Static, DHCP, or PPPoE mode for your broadband connection. -
Page 15: Wiflyer Basic Menu Features
Chapter WiFlyer Basic Menu Features he WiFlyer operates in two modes, dial-up and broadband. To make the base station as easy to use as possible each mode has been tailored to minimize the amount of information the user has to enter. -
Page 16: Dial Options
On this page you can configure the basic wireless access point settings. The external antenna option should only be chosen if you have an external antenna. The WiFlyer will not transmit if you have selected this option and have not connected an external antenna. -
Page 17: Local Network Options
IP address Phonebook The phonebook feature of the WiFlyer allows you to store up to ten phone numbers used to connect with your ISP. The first nine numbers are user configurable, the tenth number is the last number entered into the dial configuration page. -
Page 18: Access Numbers
On this page you can configure the IP address settings used by the WAN port of the WiFlyer. For DHCP mode, you do not need to fill in the address settings. For static mode, the IP address settings must be entered below. Most ISPs use DHCP mode, check your ISP documentation to be sure. -
Page 19: Address Settings
Internet Service Provider (ISP). Feature Description Default IP address The default IP address that the network uses to identify the WiFlyer. Default subnet mask A mask used to determine what subnet an IP address belongs to. Default gateway The gateway in a network that a computer will use to access another network if a gateway is not specified for use. -
Page 20: Advanced Configuration Features
WiFlyer Firmware Upgrade Firmware is the program that controls how the WiFlyer operates. Periodic firmware updates may be recommended to introduce new features to the WiFlyer or to fix problems that may be discovered with the device. Feature... -
Page 21: Advanced Wireless Features
WiFlyer Name Name of the base station on the network Allow configuration from the WAN Enabling this setting allows the WiFlyer to be interface administered remotely over the internet Port number for WAN web server... -
Page 22: Mac Address Cloning
Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require that you tell them the address of the computer that is attached to your cable or DSL modem. The WiFlyer can modify its own address so that it appears to have the same address as a computer on your local network. -
Page 23: Dmz Port Filtering Configuration
WiFlyer redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. Note: Using the same port number for a virtual server that is being used by the WiFlyer for the web-server or upgrade service will prevent the WiFlyer services from working. -
Page 24: Port Trigger Configuration
Internet telephony and others. These applications have difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the WiFlyer. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the “Trigger Port”... -
Page 25: Security Features
Chapter Security Features he WiFlyer has several security features that allow users to safely connect to the internet and protect themselves from network intrusions. Base Station Password Feature Description Enable password If the password feature is enabled, users must enter a password to log into the WiFlyer. -
Page 26: Ap Visibility
AP Visibility When Invisibility is selected, the base station is protected against discovery by wireless sniffers, and all wireless clients must explicitly use and know the SSID. Feature Description Visibility Status You can disable the SSID broadcast. This requires network users to configure their wireless network card by manually entering the network name. -
Page 27: Wpa Configuration
Feature Description rejected if they use the wrong WEP key. Shared requires the correct WEP key or clients may not send packets on the network. WPA Configuration If personal WiFi Protected Access (WPA-PSK) is enabled, a pass phrase is needed to associate with the key. -
Page 28: Wireless Address Filtering
MAC addresses from accessing the Internet. Port Filtering Firewall Port filtering is used to limit the applications that can send traffic through the WiFlyer. It can be used to limit network access by local users, for example, to prevent the use of instant messaging software. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting And Faqs
To upgrade the firmware, complete the following procedures: Save the new firmware file from the wiflyer.com support site. The file will have a .BIN extension. From the Advanced menu, select Administration. The Advanced page appears. -
Page 30: Checking The Wiflyer Status
Caution: Please wait until the WiFlyer is finished the reboot process. If the WiFlyer loses power during the reboot process after upgrading the firmware, the device may be damaged. Checking the WiFlyer Status To check the WiFlyer status, complete the following procedure: From the Advanced menu, select Status. - Page 31 The Information page contains the following: Feature Description Firmware Revision The version of firmware installed on the WiFlyer. WAN Mode The WAN mode will display the mode your ISP uses to assign IP addresses. The WAN mode can either be Static, DHCP, or PPPoE.
- Page 32 Feature Description WEP in use Shows whether WEP security is enabled. Active DHCP Server Lists the MAC address and IP address for each client that is Leases connected to the WiFlyer DHCP server.
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Page 33: Wiflyer Specifications
Appendix WiFlyer Specifications Power Supply Use only the supplied power adapter with your WiFlyer. Use of any other power supply may damage your unit and invalidate approvals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 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;... -
Page 34: Industry Canada Statement
This product was tested for FCC compliance under conditions that included the use of Always On Wireless shielded cables and connectors between components. It is important that you use Always On Wireless shielded cables and connectors to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and other electronic devices. You can obtain proper cables and connectors through Always On Wireless authorized dealers.
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