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  • Page 1 WiFlyer+v User Manual Copyright © 2006. Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Page 2 Version 1.0; last updated May 5, 2006 Copyright 2006 Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved. WiFlyer+v, 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    +v Base Station..............1 Package Contents ....................2 WiFlyer+v at a Glance ...................2 Setting Up Your WiFlyer+v....................5 What You Need to Set Up the WiFlyer+v Base Station for Internet Access ..5 Powering up the WiFlyer+v ...................5 WiFlyer+v Modes of Operation ................5 Bridge Mode........................6 Broadband Access Point Mode ...................7...
  • Page 4 Phonebook [Dialup Mode only] ..............25 Access Numbers [Dialup Mode only] ............25 Local Area Network .....................26 LAN .......................26 DHCP......................27 Dynamic DNS....................30 Wireless Networking....................31 Wireless Network ..................31 Advanced Wireless ..................32 Security ......................33 Wireless Security ...................33 Virtual Server ....................35 Gaming ......................37 Access Control....................38 Web Filter ......................39 MAC Address Filter ..................40 Firewall ......................41...
  • Page 5 System ......................56 Troubleshooting and FAQs ....................57 Resetting to Factory Defaults................57 Using AOL accounts ....................57 WiFlyer+v Specifications....................59 Power Supply .......................59 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Statement......59 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement......60 Industry Canada Emissions Statement ..............61 Industry Canada CS03 Statement.................61...

  • Page 6: Introduction To The Wiflyer +V Base Station

    ® Base Station he portable WiFlyer+v wireless bridge allows you to instantly set up all your office communications needs. Simply connect to any wireless WiFi network to enable a high-quality Internet phone line, two Ethernet data ports and a USB network printer connection.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Quick Start Guide. Warranty/registration card WiFlyer+v at a Glance The rear side WiFlyer+v Base Station has four ports. They are from left to right, the phone port, the Ethernet WAN port, the Ethernet LAN port and the power adapter port. Port Description Internal modem port –...
  • Page 8 Right View of the WiFlyer+v The button on the right side of the WiFlyer+v allows you to quickly connect and disconnect your WiFlyer+v to dialup once you have configured the unit. Once you have entered your dialup settings on the dial configuration page if you wish to connect or...
  • Page 9 The button also allows you to reset the unit to factory defaults. To reset the unit to factory defaults follow the procedure outlined in Appendix A, Troubleshooting Top View of WiFlyer+v The indicator lights of the WiFlyer+v are on the top of the unit. These lights flash as the WiFlyer+v is engaged in various activities. Light...

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Wiflyer+V

    Broadband or dialup. Powering up the WiFlyer+v Plug the WiFlyer+v power adapter into the power adapter port and connect it to an electrical outlet. The WiFlyer+v automatically turns on when the power adapter is plugged in and connected to an electrical outlet. There is no power switch.

  • Page 11: Bridge Mode

    Chapter Bridge Mode Bridge Mode is the default mode of the WiFlyer+v. Bridge mode is used to connect the WiFlyer+v to a WiFi network. This WiFi network can be your existing home WiFi network, a Muni WiFi network or a network created by another WiFlyer+v in Access Point mode.

  • Page 12: Broadband Access Point Mode

    Broadband Access Point Mode Connecting to a Broadband Internet Connection Connect the WiFlyer+v Base Station to your DSL modem, cable modem, or local area network. If you have an Internet account that uses a device such as a DSL or cable modem, connect one end of the Ethernet cable to DSL or cable modem and the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet WAN port on the WiFlyer+v Base Station.
  • Page 13 Highlight WiFlyer+v, 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 see Chapter 6. Next click the connect button. If WiFlyer+v is not listed under available wireless networks, click Advanced, otherwise go to step 5.
  • Page 14 5. Wait for “Connected to WiFlyer+v” to appear above the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar. You are now on the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. Continue to the dialup section to connect for dialup, or skip to the broadband section to configure broadband...

  • Page 15: Configuring The Wiflyer+V Using A Broadband Connection

    Configuring the WiFlyer+v Using a Broadband Connection After you have connect to the Wiflyer+v’s wireless network you will need to configure your broadband connection to the internet. To configure your internet connection: 1. Open your web browser. 2. Your browser should automatically connect to the WiFlyer+v broadband configuration page.

  • Page 16: Dialup Access Point Mode

    Chapter Dialup Access Point Mode The first step to use the WiFlyer+v with dialup is connecting the phone line to your unit. Connect one end of the phone cord to the WiFlyer+v internal modem port and the other end to your telephone jack.
  • Page 17 Highlight WiFlyer+v, 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 see Chapter 6. Next click the connect button. If WiFlyer+v is not listed under available wireless networks, click Advanced, otherwise go to step 5.
  • Page 18 6. Wait for “Connected to WiFlyer+v” to appear above the Wireless Network Connection icon on your taskbar. You are now on the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. Continue to the dialup section to connect for dialup, or skip to the broadband section to configure broadband...

  • Page 19: Configuring The Wiflyer+V Using A Dial-Up Connection

    1. Close your email client (Outlook, Outlook Express, Mail, etc) 2. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.) 3. Your web browser should automatically connect to the WiFlyer+v dialup configuration page. If your browser does not connect to the dial page enter http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar of your browser.

  • Page 20: Advanced Configuration Features

    Status The Status section of the WiFlyer+v administration pages gives detail on the current configuration and operation of the WiFlyer+v. The status section is the area you will need to consult to perform troubleshooting and maintenance of your WiFlyer+v. Device Basic Internet (WAN) and local network (LAN) connection details can be found on this page.

  • Page 21: Statistics

    Feature Description to the address range as configured in DHCP Server. Computers that have an address outside of this range will not show. If the DHCP Client (i.e. a computer configured to "Automatically obtain an address") supplies a Host Name then that will also be shown. Any computer or device that has a static IP address that lies within the detection "range"...

  • Page 22: Logs

    Feature Description Sent The number of packets sent from the router. Received The number of packets received by the router. TX Packets Dropped The number of packets that were dropped while being sent, due to errors, collisions, or router resource limitations. RX Packets Dropped The number of packets that were dropped while being received, due to errors, collisions, or router resource...

  • Page 23: Wireless

    Feature Description computer. Wireless The wireless section allows you to view the wireless clients that are connected to your wireless router. Feature Description MAC Address The Ethernet ID (MAC address) of the wireless client. IP Address The LAN-side IP address of the client. Mode The transmission standard being used by the client.

  • Page 24: Wide Area Network

    Wide Area Network The WAN (Wide Area Network) section is where you configure your Internet Connection type when your WiFlyer+v is in broadband Access Point mode. Broadband Wide Area Network Settings There are several connection types to choose from: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP, and L2TP.
  • Page 25 Only enter a Service Name if your ISP requires one. Reconnect Mode There are times when a PPPoE connection is not always on. The WiFlyer+v router allows you to set the reconnection mode. The settings are: Always on: A connection to the Internet is always maintained.
  • Page 26 Gateway IP Address. There are times when a PPTP connection is not always on. Reconnect Mode The WiFlyer+v router allows you to set the reconnection mode. The settings are: Always on- A connection to the Internet is always maintained.
  • Page 27 Advanced These options apply to all WAN modes. In almost all cases you will not need to change the Advanced options in the WAN page. Only change these options if you are a networking expert or have been given instructions by your ISP. Feature Description Use These DNS Servers...

  • Page 28: Routing

    WiFlyer+v router has a different MAC address than the computer or router that initially connected to the ISP. To resolve this problem, the WiFlyer+v router has a special feature that allows you to clone (that is, replace the router's MAC address with) another MAC address.

  • Page 29: Dial Configuration [Dialup Mode Only]

    Select Default in every case your ISP is not explicitly listed. After you make the selection make sure to click save in order to update the WiFlyer+v and have the settings take effect. Connection Status Located in the top right hand corner of the dial page,...

  • Page 30: Dial Options [Dialup Mode Only]

    (minutes) Phonebook [Dialup Mode only] The phonebook feature of the WiFlyer+v 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 31: Local Area Network

    Enter the state of the dialup number you are looking for. Local Area Network The Local Area Network is made up of the WiFlyer+v and any clients plugged into the LAN port or on the WiFlyer’s WiFi network if the unit is in access point mode.

  • Page 32: Dhcp

    (LAN). Enable DHCP Server Once your WiFlyer+v router is properly configured and this option is enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and other network configuration information for computers and other devices connected to your Local Area Network. There is no need for you to do this yourself.
  • Page 33 Feature Description DHCP IP Address Range These two IP values (from and to) define a range of IP addresses that the DHCP Server uses when assigning addresses to computers and devices on your Local Area Network. Any addresses that are outside of this range are not managed by the DHCP Server;...
  • Page 34 IP address from the WiFlyer+v router. The WiFlyer+v router will provide the device the same IP address every time. DHCP Reservations are helpful for server computers on the local network that are hosting applications such as Web and FTP. Servers on your network should either use a static IP address or use this option.

  • Page 35: Dynamic Dns

    Operating System Procedure Network, Change the ‘Show:” Dropdown to the network adaptor that is connected to the Wiflyer +V then click the ‘Ethernet’ button. MAC address is listed as ‘Ethernet ID’. (Alt: open Terminal app and type ‘ifconfig’ MAC address is listed as ‘ether’.

  • Page 36: Wireless Networking

    Wireless Networking The wireless section is used to configure the wireless settings for your WiFlyer+v. Please note that changes made on this section may also need to be duplicated on your Wireless Client.

  • Page 37: Advanced Wireless

    Feature Description clients. Some channels in your area may have interference from other electronic devices. Choose the clearest channel to help optimize the performance and coverage of your wireless network. Transmission Rate By default the fastest possible transmission rate will be selected.

  • Page 38: Security

    MAC address of this AP to create the WDS link back to this AP. Security This section is where you will configure the security features of the WiFlyer+v. Wireless Security This section is the dedicated area where you can configure Wireless Security. To protect your privacy, use the wireless security mode to configure the wireless security features.
  • Page 39 alphanumeric characters) format. ASCII format is provided so you can enter a string that is easier to remember. The ASCII string is converted to HEX for use over the network. Four keys can be defined so that you can change keys easily. A default key is selected for use on the network.

  • Page 40: Virtual Server

    Example: Wireless Networking technology enables ubiquitous communication WPA-Enterprise This option works with a RADIUS Server to authenticate wireless clients. Wireless clients should have established the necessary credentials before attempting to authenticate to the Server through this Gateway. Furthermore, it may be necessary to configure the RADIUS Server to allow this Gateway to authenticate users.
  • Page 41 6. Ensure the schedule is set to Always 7. Click Save to add the settings to the Virtual Servers List 8. Repeat these steps for each Virtual Server Rule you wish to add. After the list is complete, click Save Settings at the top of the page. With this Virtual Server entry, Internet traffic to your external IP address on port 8888 (e.g.

  • Page 42: Gaming

    You might have trouble accessing a virtual server using its public identity (WAN-side IP- address of the gateway or its dynamic DNS name) from a machine on the LAN. Your requests may not be looped back or you may be redirected to the "Forbidden" page. This will happen if you have an Access Control Rule configured for this LAN machine.

  • Page 43: Access Control

    Feature Description TCP Ports To Open Enter the TCP ports to open. [6159-6180, 99] UDP Ports To Open Enter the UDP ports to open. [6159-6180, 99] Inbound Filter Select a filter that controls access as needed for this game rule. If you do not see the filter you need in the list of filters, go to the Security ->...

  • Page 44: Web Filter

    Feature Description addresses are controlled, when will the control be in effect, and how is the control implemented. You can define multiple policies. The Policy Wizard starts when you click the button below and also when you edit an existing policy. Add Policy Click this button to start creating a new access control policy.

  • Page 45: Mac Address Filter

    Allowed Web Site List The section lists the currently allowed web sites. An allowed web site can be changed by clicking the Edit icon, or deleted by clicking the Delete icon. When you click the Edit icon, the item is highlighted, and the "Edit Web Site" section is activated for editing. MAC Address Filter The MAC address filter section can be used to filter network access by machines based on the unique MAC addresses of their network adapter(s).

  • Page 46: Firewall

    Firewall The Firewall on the WiFlyer+v prevents users on the internet from accessing your internal network unless you specifically allow them access to the network. Feature Description Enable SPI SPI ("stateful packet inspection" also known as "dynamic packet filtering") helps to prevent cyberattacks by tracking detailed state information on a per session basis.

  • Page 47: Inbound Filter

    Inbound Filter The Inbound Filter option is an advanced method of controlling data received from the Internet. With this feature you can configure inbound data filtering rules that control data based on IP Address. Inbound Filters can be used for limiting access to a server on your network to a system or group of systems.

  • Page 48: Voip And Multimedia

    VoIP and Multimedia This section is where you configure your internet phone settings. In this section you can also configure your gaming and video priority settings for the router. StreamEngine The StreamEngine™ feature helps improve your network gaming performance by prioritizing applications.
  • Page 49 Feature Description Connection Type By default, the router automatically determines whether the underlying connection is an xDSL/Frame-relay network or some other connection type (such as cable modem or Ethernet), and it displays the result as Detected xDSL or Frame Relay Network. If you have an unusual network connection in which you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you configure either "Static"...

  • Page 50: Special Applications

    Special Applications The WiFlyer+v has preconfigured firewall rules set up for common applications like Instant Messenger and Netmeeting allowing you easy use of these applications without having to specially configure the firewall on your unit. This section allows you to enable and disable these special rules as well as add additional configuration information for these rules.
  • Page 51 Feature Description enabled when the Windows Messenger ALG is enabled. Allows FTP clients and servers to transfer data across NAT. Refer to the Security -> Virtual Server page if you want to host an FTP server. NetMeeting Allows Microsoft NetMeeting clients to communicate across NAT.

  • Page 52: Voip

    This section is where you set up your internet phone settings. In most cases your WiFlyer+v will come pre-configured with your internet phone settings. You will only need to change the settings in this section if you want to add a second internet phone service or if you have changed services.

  • Page 53: Connection Wizards

    Choose internet phone This setting makes your internet phone line the default line. line as default If your landline is plugged into the WiFlyer+v press ** to switch over to make calls on it instead of the Internet Phone line.

  • Page 54: Wireless Security Setup Wizard

    • Select your Time Zone • Configure your Internet Connection Wireless Security Setup Wizard This wizard guides you through the following steps for setting up security for your wireless network: • Name your Wireless Network • Secure your Wireless Network Printer Wizard Before you can use a printer that is plugged into the router's USB connector, you must configure your computer for that printer.

  • Page 55: Administration

    8. Next to "Queue Name:" enter the queue name 9. Next to "Printer Model:", choose the appropriate driver for the printer Administration The administration section of the WiFlyer+v lets you upgrade the firmware, set basic password information and Basic Administration The Admin option is used to set a password for access to the Web-based management.
  • Page 56 Feature Description Device Type Select the operating mode of the unit: Bridge, Access Point or Dialup Access Point. Enable Remote Enabling Remote Management allows you to manage the Management router from anywhere on the Internet. Disabling Remote Management allows you to manage the router only from computers on your LAN.

  • Page 57: Print Server

    Email Notification of Newer Firmware Version. To upgrade the firmware, follow these steps: 1. Click the Browse button to locate the WiFlyer+v upgrade file on your computer. 2. Once you have found the file to be used, click the Upload button below to start the firmware upgrade process.

  • Page 58: Time

    This option will check WiFlyer+v's support site to see if you have the latest version of the firmware available. If a newer version is available, download instructions will be displayed. Firmware Upgrade Note: Firmware upgrade cannot be performed from a wireless device. To perform an upgrade, ensure that you are using a PC that is connected to the router by wire.

  • Page 59: Schedules

    Feature Description and Time="2am". This is the same as saying: "Daylight saving starts on the third Sunday of October at 2:00 AM." Automatic Time Configuration Feature Description Enable NTP Server Select this option if you want the router's clock synchronized to a Network Time Server over the Internet. If you are using schedules or logs, this is the best way to ensure that the schedules and logs are kept accurate.

  • Page 60: Syslog

    Feature Description events are normally triggered only by the start time. End Time The end time is entered in the same format as the start time. The hour in the first box and the minutes in the second box. The end time is used for most other rules, but is not normally used for email events.

  • Page 61: System

    Feature Description option. Account Name Enter your account for sending email. Password Enter the password associated with the account. Verify Password Re-type the password associated with the account. Email Log When Full or on Schedule Feature Description On Log Full Select this option if you want logs to be sent by email when the log is full.

  • Page 62: Troubleshooting And Faqs

    On occasion you will find a need to reset the WiFlyer+v to factory defaults, typically this occurs after you have entered a password or wireless security setting and then forgotten it. To reset the WiFlyer+v back to its factory defaults and clear the unit of its user configured settings: 1.
  • Page 63 1. Start your AOL client and log in normally 2. Create screen name to use on the WiFlyer+v. Since the WiFlyer+v logs into AOL, you will want to create a special screen name for it. The screen name you create for the WiFlyer+v should be 10 characters or less (e.g.

  • Page 64: Wiflyer+V Specifications

    Appendix WiFlyer+v Specifications Power Supply Use only the supplied power adapter with your WiFlyer+v. Use of any other power supply may damage your unit and invalidate approvals. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 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 65: Federal Communications Commission (Fcc) Part 68 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.

  • Page 66: Industry Canada Emissions Statement

    It shall be unlawful for any person within the United States to use a computer or other electronic device to send any message via a telephone facsimile unless such message clearly contains, in a margin at the top or bottom of each transmitted page or on the first page of the transmission, the date and time it is sent and an identification of the business, or other entity, or individual sent the message and the telephone number of the sending machine or of such business, other entity or individual.
  • Page 67 The termination on an interface may consist of any combination of devices subject only to the requirement that the sum of the Ringer Equivalence Numbers of all the devices does not exceed 5. The REN of the WiFlyer+v is 0.3.

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