WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: • WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router •...
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Safety Notification Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. ! Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. ! The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. STATUS Description No Power Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 minute) PWR/STAT Red Blink 1.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router WX-5525G AP Router Default Settings The default settings are shown following. User Name admin Password admin AP Router IP Address 192.168.1.1 AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 RF ESSID Wireless Router 11b RF Channel RF Roaming...
Web Management Settings START -UP & LOG IN In order to configure the WX-5525G Wireless AP Router, please use your web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) and manually input 192.168.1.1 into the address box (as shown below) and press Enter key.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.1 Setup This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to use the Router's default settings without making any changes.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required. Host Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them. Domain Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. • Keep Alive Option This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection sits idle.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. You shall have selected the same SSID for all the APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations. WEP: Make sure that all wireless devices on your network are using the same encryption level and key.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Security Password: Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to confirm. Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router (using the Password screen).
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router • PPTP - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, PPTP Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable PPTP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to PPTP.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being "pinged," or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Firmware upgrade: User may download the latest firmware from your vendor’s website and store it in local drive. Find the firmware from local drive and press the Upgrade button. Multicast Pass-Through: The default setting is Disable. IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same time.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Click More Info. Write down your adapter's MAC address. For Windows 2000 and XP: Click the Start button, and select Run. Type cmd in the field provided, and press the OK key. At the command prompt, run ipconfig /all, and look at your adapter’s physical address. Write down your adapter's MAC address.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router The default setting is Disable. The Router can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your Internet connection. This feature is disabled by default. To keep activity logs, select Enable. To keep a permanent record of activity logs as a file on your PC's hard drive, Logviewer software must be used.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router If you disable the Router's DHCP server function, you must configure the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and DNS for each network computer (note that each IP Address must be unique). DHCP Server: Click the Enable radio button to enable the Router's DHCP server option. If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you do not want a DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router SNMP The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings for the Router and two SNMP Communities Status This screen displays the Wireless Router's current status and settings. This information is read-only. This page will auto re-flash every 10 seconds to keep most update information.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Host Name: The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Domain Name: The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain. This entry is necessary for some ISPs. DHCP Release: Click the DHCP Release button to delete the Router's current Internet IP address.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100. DTIM Interval: This value, between 1 and 16384, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM).
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347. Fragmentation Threshold: This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router The Internet Filter screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific PCs and set up filters by using network port numbers. Internet Access Policy: This feature allows you to customize up to 15 different Internet Access Policies for particular PCs, which are identified by their IP or MAC addresses.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router box, depending on the kind of access you want to control. Select Internet Access to control your network PCs' access to the Internet. Select Inbound Traffic to control Internet PCs' access to your local area network. Note: The screen's settings will vary depending on which Policy Type you select.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router the Delete button. Click the Apply button to save your changes. Click the Cancel button to undo your changes. Click the Close button to close the Add Service window. If you want to block websites with specific URL addresses, enter each URL address in a Website Blocking by URL Address field.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Customized Applications: Enter the name of the public service or other Internet application in the field provided. External Port: Enter the numbers of the External Ports (the port numbers seen by users on the Internet). TCP Protocol: Click this checkbox if the application requires TCP.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Routing On the Routing screen, you can set the routing mode of the Router. Gateway mode is recommended for most users. To set up routing: 1. Choose the correct working mode. Select Gateway if the Router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet (recommended for most users).
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router • Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router The Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature lets you assign a fixed domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Select which DDNS Service provider you want to use, DynDNS.org or TZO.com DynDNS.org: DDNS Service:...
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Internet IP Address: The Router's current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Status: The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here. Troubleshooting Basic Functions Note: If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, follow these steps: 1.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Cause: ! The unit is not powered on. ! There is not a network connection. ! The computer you are using does not have a compatible IP Address. Resolution: ! Make sure your AP is powered on. ! Make sure that your computer has a compatible IP Address.
WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Resolution: ! Make sure that the Mode, SSID, Channel and encryption settings are set the same on each wireless adapter. ! Make sure that your computer is within range and free from any strong electrical devices that may cause interference.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Most European: 13 (1-13) France 4 (10-13) Japan : 14 (1-14) Access Point Data Rate: 11g: 54 Mbps 48 Mbps 36 Mbps 24 Mbps 18 Mbps 12 Mbps 9 Mbps 6 Mbps Data encryption: 64/128 bit WEP Power Specifications : DC power supply Input: DC 100-250 50-60 Hz 1A...
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
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WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with all the requirements of the DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).
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