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The USRobotics Wireless Nd
delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and other wireless devices.
The router also provides the maximum speed – up to 270 Mbps – delivering large files
like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network fast and efficiently.
And with the router, your network will be protected with a suite of security capabilities,
including Stateful Packet Inspection firewall for protection from network intrusions, Wi-
Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2), WPA2/802.11i, TKIP and AES Encryption, MAC
address authentication, and more.
In addition to providing state-of-the-art wireless connectivity, your router includes an
integrated print server, allowing you to share your USB printer with other computers on
your network and a 4-Port Ethernet switch for connecting additional Ethernet devices.
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  • Page 1 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help The USRobotics Wireless Nd Router provides the latest 802.11n Draft 1.0 technology, delivering optimal wireless connections to your PCs, laptops, and other wireless devices. The router also provides the maximum speed – up to 270 Mbps – delivering large files like MP3s, digital photos, and digital video through your network fast and efficiently.

  • Page 2: System Requirements

    Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide And to assure a simple, straight-forward installation, the USRobotics router offers SecureEasySetup™. SecureEasySetup walks you through the wireless security configuration between your router and your wireless clients. Sharing Internet access securely, wirelessly or wired, has never been easier.
  • Page 3 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Symbol Name State Condition Not receiving power. Power Solid Receiving power. Wireless connection is disabled. Wireless connection WLAN Solid is enabled. Sending and Flashing receiving data. SecureEasySetup mode is not ready on the router. SecureEasySetup...
  • Page 4 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Back Item Function Connects your router to your Cable modem, DSL modem or network. The Internet, or your business/office network, is often called a Wide Area Network (WAN). Connects additional devices to your LAN Ports 1 - 4 router.
  • Page 5 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Enables SecureEasySetup on your router. To enable SecureEasySetup on your router, press and hold the SecureEasySetup button for 1 second. SecureEasySetup button To reset your wireless security settings to the factory default (no security enabled), press and hold the SecureEasySetup button for 7 seconds.

  • Page 6: Product Specifications

    Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Product Specifications Integrated 270 Mbps 802.11n Draft 1.0 Wireless Access Point One RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing and auto-switching Ethernet WAN port Four RJ-45, 10/100 Mbps auto-switching Ethernet LAN ports...
  • Page 7 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide MAC address authentication and wireless association control 802.1x pass-through support (not supported in WDS Mode) © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/features.html (2 of 2)9/14/2006 2:44:15 PM...

  • Page 8: Router Installation

    Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Router Installation Step One: Connect Your Router 1. Connect your DSL or Cable modem to the router: A. Power off your computer and your modem.
  • Page 9 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: The USB port on the router is for connecting a USB printer only. Do not connect your modem to the USB port on the router. For instructions on connecting a USB printer to your router, see Install a USB Printer.
  • Page 10 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Power up the network: 1. Turn on your modem. Wait until the LEDs stabilize before powering up your router. 2. Connect the supplied power cord to the 15VDC port on the router. Note: UK Users: With the power adapter unplugged, connect the appropriate power plug for your country on to the power adapter.
  • Page 11 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Two: Configure the Basic Connection Settings 1. Start your Web browser. 2. In the location or address line, type 192.168.2.1 and press ENTER to access the router configuration pages. Note: The router's default IP address is 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 12 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide If the router does not automatically detect your Internet connection, verify the power cord and all the Ethernet cables are connected correctly. This includes the cables connecting the router, the modem, and all the computers in the network. Also, verify your Internet connection is in working order. Then, click Detect Connection until you reach the "Internet Connection Configured"...
  • Page 13 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide B. To manually set your wireless's security information, deselect Set wireless security using SecureEasySetup and enter the Network Name (SSID), select a security Method, and enter your wireless security information for the router, then click Next.
  • Page 14 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: For your wireless security settings, it is recommended that you select the WPA2 and WPA (PSK) wireless security method using TKIP and AES encryption for the most secure wireless network. 9. Enter a User name and Password for your router and click Finish.
  • Page 15 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Your password must meet the following criteria: The Wireless Nd Router lets you set a password up to 15 characters long. The most secure passwords are usually between 8 and 15 characters long. The router will allow you to enter a space or other punctuation in your password.
  • Page 16 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Point-to-Point Tunneling (PPTP) Users If your ISP uses a PPTP connection, you will need to perform the following additional steps to complete your Installation procedure and create an Internet connection. If you have any questions regarding any of the connection settings, contact your ISP.
  • Page 17 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide connection. You can go to the Status page to view your connection information. Backing Up Your Configuration Settings Having a backup reduces the effort required in reapplying your configuration settings should you ever restore your router to its factory default settings. USRobotics recommends that you back up your settings now.
  • Page 18 Help USB Network Printer Installation A USB printer can be connected to the Wireless Nd1 Router and used as a network printer if both your operating system and your printer support the Internet Printing Protocol (IPP). Windows Server® 2003, Windows® XP and 2000 have built-in support for this function.
  • Page 19 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Linux Computer © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...4%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/printer.html (2 of 2)9/14/2006 2:44:18 PM...
  • Page 20 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Installing a USB Printer in a Windows XP or 2000 Environment A USB printer can be connected to the router and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer.
  • Page 21 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information 1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the router. 5. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.
  • Page 22 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the router configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the router. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the router.
  • Page 23 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the router. 1. Windows XP Users: Click Windows Start > Printers and Faxes.

  • Page 24: Windows 2000

    Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. Click Add a Printer. Windows XP: Windows 2000: file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (5 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 25 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. The Add Printer Wizard will start. Click Next. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (6 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 26 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 4. Choose the radio button labeled A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer. Click Next. 5. Select Connect to a printer on the Internet or on a home or office network. In the URL field, enter the Printer location address recorded during step 5.
  • Page 27 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: The URL information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer Location section on the router's Status page. If you have modified the IP address of your router, then use your router's IP address in place of 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 28 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 7. When prompted, select Yes to set this printer as your default printer. If prompted, you can choose to print a test page. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (9 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 29 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 8. You will be shown the information regarding your printer. Click Finish to complete the setup process. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (10 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 30 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Three: Verify the printer's connectivity 1. Windows XP Users: Click Windows Start > Printers and Faxes. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (11 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 31 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Windows 2000 Users: Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (12 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 32 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. Right-click on your printer and select Properties. 3. Click Print Test Page. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (13 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 33 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: If the test page fails to print, refer to I cannot print to a network printer attached to my router in Windows XP or 2000 in the Troubleshooting section of this guide for additional information.
  • Page 34 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win2000_xp_printer.html (15 of 15)9/14/2006 2:44:19 PM...
  • Page 35 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Installing a USB Printer in a Windows Me or 98SE Environment A USB printer can be connected to the router and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer.
  • Page 36 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 4. Power off your printer. Step Two: Internet Print Services Installation Windows Me Users: 1. Install the Internet Print Services from the Add-on folder located on the Windows Millennium Edition CD-ROM. 2. Follow the instructions provided by Microsoft.
  • Page 37 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on. 3. Start a Web browser. In the location or address line type 192.168.2.1 and press ENTER. Note: If you have modified your router's IP address, enter the new IP address instead of 192.168.2.1.
  • Page 38 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: You are not prompted to log in the first time you connect to the router configuration pages. During the Setup Wizard procedure, you created a user name and password to log on to the router. You will need to use these whenever you log on to the router.
  • Page 39 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the router. 1. Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers.
  • Page 40 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 7. The Add Printer Wizard will start. Click Next. 8. Choose the radio button labeled Network printer. Click Next. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (6 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 41 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 9. In the Network path or queue name field, enter the Printer location address. Click Next. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (7 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 42 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: The URL information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as it is listed on the Printer location section on the router's Status page. 10. Select the manufacturer and model of your printer. Click Next.
  • Page 43 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 7. When prompted, select Yes to set this printer as your default printer. Click Finish. Step Four: Verify the printer's connectivity file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...20Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (9 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 44 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Click Windows Start > Settings > Printers. 2. Verify that your printer is listed. Right-click on your printer and select Properties. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...0Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (10 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 45 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Click Print Test Page. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...0Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (11 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 46 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: If the test page fails to print, refer to I cannot print to a network printer attached to my router in Windows Me or 98SE in the Troubleshooting section of this guide for additional information.
  • Page 47 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...0Router/User%20Guide/English/win98se_me_printer.html (13 of 13)9/14/2006 2:44:20 PM...
  • Page 48 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Installing a USB Printer in a Macintosh OS X Environment A USB printer can be connected to the router and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer.
  • Page 49 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the router. 2. Connect the power supply to your printer and turn your printer on.
  • Page 50 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Step Three: Connect Clients to the Wireless USB Print Server Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the router. 1. Open Utilities and double click Print Center.
  • Page 51 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Select Advanced and select or enter the values shown below: Device: Internet Printing Protocol using HTTP Device Name: HP Deskjet 990c (example only, select your printer) Device URI: http://192.168.2.1:1631/printers/My_Printer Note: The Device URI information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly Status page.
  • Page 52 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Note: If you do not see your printer manufacturer or model listed contact the manufacturer to obtain an IPP compatible PostScript Printer Description (PPD) file for the Macintosh. Note: If you do not see the screen shown above hold down the Alt/Option key and click More Printers...
  • Page 53 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Enter some text. 2. Print the page to confirm that the printer works. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/mac_printer.html (6 of 7)9/14/2006 2:44:21 PM...
  • Page 54 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/mac_printer.html (7 of 7)9/14/2006 2:44:21 PM...
  • Page 55 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Installing a USB Printer in a Linux Environment A USB printer can be connected to the router and used as a network printer if you are using an operating system that supports printing to an Internet Printing Protocol (IPP)-based printer.
  • Page 56 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Print a test page to ensure that the printer is working properly. 4. Power off your printer. Step Two: Get Your Print Server Information 1. Disconnect the printer from your computer and Plug the thin rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port on the router.
  • Page 57 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 5. In the Device section of the Status page, look for the Printer status and Printer location information. Write down the Printer location address. Step 2: CUPS Configuration Note: You must perform this procedure on each computer on your network to allow printing using the print server on the router.
  • Page 58 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 3. Click Add Printer. 4. Enter the Super User (SU) account user information and click OK. file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draft...ach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/linux_printer.html (4 of 8)9/14/2006 2:44:22 PM...
  • Page 59 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 5. Enter the name, location, and description of the printer that you are installing and click Continue. The specific names are not dependent upon any information already entered. Note: "Location" is not the same as the "Printer Location" that you recorded in the Get Your Print Server Information procedure.
  • Page 60 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 7. In the Device URI field, enter the "Printer Location", that you recorded in the Get Your Print Server Information procedure above and click Continue. Note: The Device URI information is case-sensitive and must be entered exactly as...
  • Page 61 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 9. Select the model of your printer and click Continue. Note: If your printer does not appear in the list, open the Software link in the menu into a new window or tab, and search the CUPS repository for your printer drivers.
  • Page 62 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draft...ach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/linux_printer.html (8 of 8)9/14/2006 2:44:22 PM...
  • Page 63 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Using SecureEasySetup SecureEasySetup™ makes it easy to connect wireless clients to your wireless router. SecureEasySetup automatically configures wireless security settings between your router and your wireless clients.
  • Page 64 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide If you already have a Network Name (SSID) and WPA2 and WPA (PSK) wireless security, with TKIP and AES encryption, and a pass phrase set on the router, SecureEasySetup will not change any of these settings.
  • Page 65 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Disable SecureEasySteup 1. Press the SecureEasySetup button on your router for 7 seconds. Note: This is not the same as a restore to factory defaults or a reboot of the router. The SecureEasySetup button only impacts your wireless security settings.
  • Page 66 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draf...0Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/config_ses.html (4 of 4)9/14/2006 2:44:23 PM...
  • Page 67 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Connect Wireless Clients You can use the SecureEasySetup™ button to connect installed Nd or other certified SecureEasySetup wireless devices to your router. If your wireless client has SecureEasySetup, you should see one of the following logos...
  • Page 68 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide 1. Press the SecureEasySetup button on the back of your router for 1 second. The SecureEasySetup LED on the front of your router will start blinking. 2. Initiate SecureEasySetup in the client utility for your wireless adapter.
  • Page 69 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Draft...-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/connect_wireless.html (3 of 3)9/14/2006 2:44:24 PM...
  • Page 70 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Using the Router Configuration Pages The router provides configuration pages you can use to configure the router to meet your networking needs. The router configuration pages also let you view statistics in order to monitor network activity.
  • Page 71 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide You may also need to disable the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web browser so the configuration pages will display the most current information. Internet Explorer users: 1. Click Tools > Internet Options, and select the Connections tab.
  • Page 72 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Logging In to the Router Configuration Pages 1. Start your Web browser. 2. In the location or address line, type: 192.168.2.1 and press ENTER to access the router configuration pages. 3. Enter your user name and password and click LOGIN.
  • Page 73 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide LAN: Use to configure advanced settings for your LAN. Device: Use to manage, backup and restore your device settings, update your firmware, etc. © 2006 U.S. Robotics Corporation file:///G|/CSO/Documentation/Documentation%20-%20Dra...5464%20Mach-1%20Router/User%20Guide/English/wui.html (4 of 4)9/14/2006 2:44:24 PM...

  • Page 74: Router Status Information

    Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Home Installation Configuration Tutorials Help Router Status Information From Status page, you can view the current status of your router and its features. Refresh: Click Refresh at the bottom of the page to update the page with the most current information.
  • Page 75 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Name: Displays the name of the router. Time: Displays the current date and time settings for your router. To set the time for your router, go to the Device page. Firmware: Shows the current firmware version on your router.
  • Page 76 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Method: The security method and security settings (Encryption, Pass phrase, Key, etc.) for your router. This information can be configured from the Security page. Wireless MAC filter: Displays whether the wireless MAC Filter is Enabled or Disabled on your network.
  • Page 77 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Wireless: Displays the status of the wireless functions of the router, either Enabled or Disabled. This can be configured from the Wireless page. Network name: Displays the Network name of the router that is broadcast for wireless connections.
  • Page 78 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Protocol: Displays type of protocol your network is using to connect to the Internet. DHCP: The IP address for your Internet connection is assigned dynamically using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. Static: A specific, single IP address is assigned for your Internet connection.
  • Page 79 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide network. DNS server 2: Lists the IP address of the second DNS server that is being used on your network. Lease expires: Displays the amount of time before your IP address lease expires or shows your IP address lease as Expired. If your IP address lease has expired, click the Renew button.
  • Page 80 Wireless Nd1 Router User Guide Clients Note: Any devices connected to the router that have static IP addresses will not show up in the Clients list. Also, devices that are connected through a WDS connection will be displayed as wired clients.