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Sercomm IP806GA User Manual

Sercomm IP806GA User Manual

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  • Page 1 IP806GA/GB Wireless ADSL Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point ADSL Modem NAT Router 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Wireless ADSL 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 ........................
  • Page 4 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................65 Overview .......................... 65 General Problems ......................65 Internet Access......................... 65 Wireless Access ........................ 66 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................68 Modes ..........................68 BSS/ESS..........................68 Channels........................... 69 WEP..........................69 Wireless LAN Configuration..................69 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ..................70 Multi-Function Wireless ADSL Router.................

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless ADSL Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless ADSL Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • ADSL Modem •...
  • Page 6 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. The Wireless ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless ADSL Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

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

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Upgrade.
  • Page 9 Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to LAN connections these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT 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 connection. •...
  • Page 11 Installation 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink"...

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless ADSL 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 13: Configuration Program

    Setup Configuration Program The Wireless ADSL 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: •...
  • Page 14 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide If you can't connect If the Wireless ADSL Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless ADSL Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 15: Setup Wizard

    Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless ADSL Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless ADSL Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. •...
  • Page 16 Wireless ADSL 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. Figure 5: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen.

  • Page 17: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen from the local LAN. IP Address Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 18 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Wireless ADSL 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.

  • Page 19: Wep Screen

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. Figure 8: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption WEP Data Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: Encryption •...

  • Page 20: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless ADSL Router. Figure 9: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless ADSL Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 10: Password Dialog •...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") 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 Wireless ADSL Router.
  • Page 22 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 23 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router. Figure 13: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 24 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 25 Wireless ADSL 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 26 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 27 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 28 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 29 Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 30 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 31 Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 32 PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL 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 33: Macintosh Clients

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL 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 34: Wireless Station Configuration

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

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless ADSL Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
  • Page 36 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen Internet This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. Modem Status DownStream If connected, displays the speed for the DownStream (download) Connection Speed ADSL Connection. UpStream If connected, displays the speed for the UpStream (upload) ADSL Connection Method Connection.

  • Page 37: Connection Status - Pppoe & Pppoa

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide "hostname" provided to ISPs who request this information. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. Buttons Connection Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log"...

  • Page 38: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Update the data on screen. Refresh Close Close this window. 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"...
  • Page 39 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Renew If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless ADSL Router, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.

  • Page 40: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    Operation and Status 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 IP Address...

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless ADSL Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Dynamic DNS • Firewall Rules and Services • Scheduling • URL filter • Virtual Servers Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature.
  • Page 42 Advanced Features Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 27: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required. Use a Dynamic DNS Service DDNS Data...

  • Page 43: Firewall Rules

    Wireless ADSL 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 44 Advanced Features logged. Buttons Use the "Add" button to create a new rule. The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule.
  • Page 45 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Incoming Rules This screen is displayed when the "Add" on "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked. Figure 29: Inbound Services Screen Data – Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are Service covered by this rule.
  • Page 46 Advanced Features • Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the "Start" and "Finish" fields. • Single address - Enter the required address in the "Start" fields. This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action.
  • Page 47 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide • ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block Note: • Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create will be allowed by the Default rule. • ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule.
  • Page 48 Advanced Features Services This screen is used to modify the list of Services which are available when creating Firewall Rules. Figure 31: Firewall Services Data – Services Services Services List This lists all defined Services. Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service. Edit To modify a service, select it, and then click this button.
  • Page 49 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 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. Select the protocol used by the Service. Type Start Port Enter the beginning of the port range used by the Service.

  • Page 50: Schedule

    Advanced Features Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 33: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Sunday, Use these checkboxes to select the desired days. Monday… Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.

  • Page 51: Url Filter

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 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, part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied.

  • Page 52: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Trusted PC Enable this to allow one computer to have Unrestricted Access to the Allow Trusted Internet. For this PC, any restrictions set by the blocking above will be ignored. Trusted IP Type the IP address of the computer in the fields provided. Address Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN...
  • Page 53 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers. However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
  • Page 54 Advanced Features Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

  • Page 55: 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 56: Config File

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

  • Page 57: Logs

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless ADSL 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 Wireless ADSL Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 58 Advanced Administration Logs Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in Include (Checkboxes) 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 59: Network Diagnostics

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Network 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 39: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this...

  • Page 60: E-Mail

    Advanced Administration E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. Figure 40: E-mail Screen Data – E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Send Logs & Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address Alerts via E-mail information (below) must be provided.
  • Page 61 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide E-mail Logs Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. Send Logs • Never (default) - This feature is disabled; Logs are not sent. • When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic.

  • Page 62: Remote Admin

    Advanced Administration Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL Router via the Internet. Figure 41: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Check to allow adminstration/management via the Internet. (To Enable Remote connect, see below).
  • Page 63 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Access Permission Allow Remote Select the desired option. Access • Everyone - allow access by everyone on the Internet. • Only This Computer - allow access by only one IP address. Enter the desired IP address. •...

  • Page 64: Routing

    Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless ADSL Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...
  • Page 65 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Figure 42: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. Choose the RIP Version for the Server. RIP Version Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...
  • Page 66 Advanced Administration Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless ADSL Router. This router requires that the Default Route is the Wireless ADSL Router itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows. Destination IP Address Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.
  • Page 67 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (Wireless ADSL Router's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address...

  • Page 68: Router Upgrade

    Advanced Administration Router Upgrade The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 44: Router Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1.

  • Page 69: 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 Wireless ADSL Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless ADSL Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 70: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless ADSL Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not Solution 2: transparent. For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.
  • Page 71 Wireless ADSL Router User Guide Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless ADSL Router.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Channels

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 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 performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

  • Page 74: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless ADSL Router Model Wireless ADSL Router Dimensions 189mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection Network Interface: 1 * RJ11 for ADSL LEDs...

  • Page 75: Regulatory Approvals

    Wireless ADSL Router User Guide 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.

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