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Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.
WRTM-106B
Wireless 11b Router
User's Manual
Aug. 8, 2003 (Draft 1.0)

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  • Page 1 Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd. WRTM-106B Wireless 11b Router User's Manual Aug. 8, 2003 (Draft 1.0)
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. INTRODUCTION ................... 3 1.1 Wireless Router Features ................... 3 1.2 Package Contents ......................5 1.3 Physical Details......................6 2. INSTALLATION ..................... 8 2.1 Requirements....................... 8 2.2 Procedure ........................8 SETUP ........................10 3.1 Overview ........................10 3.2 Configuration Program .................... 11 3.3 Setup Wizard ......................
  • Page 3 7.5 Logs..........................77 7.6 MAC Address ......................79 7.7 Routing ........................80 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ......... 85 A1. Overview........................85 A2. General Problems ..................... 85 A3. Internet Access......................85 A4. Wireless Access ......................86 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ....... 87 B1.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
  • Page 5 Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Security Features • Password - protected Configuration . Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • Wireless LAN Security . WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN. •...
  • Page 7: Physical Details

    1.3 Physical Details Front Panel Figure 2: Front Panel Status (Red) On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. LAN LEDs For each port, there are 2 LEDs •...
  • Page 8 Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
  • Page 9: Installation

    2. Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. 2.1 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 either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) •...
  • Page 10 Installation 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem.
  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. 3.1 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 Con- figuration.
  • Page 12: Configuration Program

    Setup 3.2 Configuration Program The Wireless 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 13 If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...
  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Setup 3.3 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. •...
  • Page 15 • PPTP Mainly used in Europe. PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • when required. The IP address IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati- you, if Static (Fixed). cally, but may be Static (Fixed).
  • Page 16 Setup 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 Navigation & Data Input •...
  • Page 17: Lan Screen

    3.4 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. The example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
  • Page 18 Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.
  • Page 19: Wireless Screen

    3.5 Wireless Screen The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 7: Wireless Screen Data - Wireless Screen Identification...
  • Page 20 Setup • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or WEP data "Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used, encryption data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communica- tion more secure. • Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen, and view or change the WEP settings.
  • Page 21 Figure 8: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: WEP Data Encryption • Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. • 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted.
  • Page 22 Setup ted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only. • Key Value - Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key. Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly.
  • Page 23: Password Screen

    3.6 Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 9: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless 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 24: Pc Configuration

    PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. 4.1 Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration 4.2 Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.
  • Page 25 Wireless Router User Guide 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 26 PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless 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 Router. Figure 13: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 27 Wireless Router User Guide 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 28 PC Configuration 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 29 Wireless Router User Guide 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 30 PC Configuration Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 31 Wireless Router User Guide 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 32 PC Configuration 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 Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 33 Wireless Router User Guide 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.
  • Page 34 PC Configuration 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 Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 35 Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless 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 36: Macintosh Clients

    PC Configuration 4.3 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.
  • Page 37: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Router User Guide 4.6 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
  • Page 38: Operation And Status

    Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. 5.1 Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...
  • Page 39 Wireless Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Connection Method Wizard. This shows the connection status of the modem. Broadband Modem Internet Connection Current connection status: • Active •...
  • Page 40: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Operation and Status 5.3 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 24: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
  • Page 41 Wireless Router User Guide lished. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. Connection Log •...
  • Page 42 Operation and Status Error: Connection to The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused Server lost by a power failure, a link failure, or Server failure. Error: Invalid or unknown The data received from the ISP's Server could not be proc- packet type essed.
  • Page 43: Connection Status - Pptp

    Wireless Router User Guide 5.4 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 25: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
  • Page 44: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Operation and Status used to break the connection. Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.
  • Page 45: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    Wireless Router User Guide Data - Big Pond Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
  • Page 46 Operation and Status Figure 27: Connection Details - RAS Data - RAS Internet The RAS Plan which is currently used. RAS Plan Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
  • Page 47 Wireless Router User Guide Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect. Button will display • EITHER If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for "Release" the Wireless Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew"...
  • Page 48: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status 5.7 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 28: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Internet The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on...
  • Page 49 Wireless Router User Guide to manually renew the lease immediately. Buttons This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated Release/Renew automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Button will display Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect. EITHER •...
  • Page 50: Advanced Features

    Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. 6.1 Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • • URL filter • Access Control • Remote Management •...
  • Page 51: Advanced Internet Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide 6.3 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 30: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router.
  • Page 52 Advanced Features Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destina- tion PC.
  • Page 53 Wireless Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.
  • Page 54 Advanced Features URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log.
  • Page 55: Access Control

    Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Delete/Delete All Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list.
  • Page 56 Advanced Features Figure 33: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re- named.
  • Page 57 Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access Select the desired options for the current group: Restrictions • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least re- strictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.
  • Page 58 Advanced Features Figure 34: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group. • The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group. PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default"...
  • Page 59 Wireless Router User Guide Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) •...
  • Page 60 Advanced Features Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 36: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services This lists all the available services. Available Services "Delete"...
  • Page 61 Wireless Router User Guide Finish Port For TCP and UDP Services, enter the end of the range of port num- bers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields. ICMP Type For ICMP Services, enter the type number of the required service.
  • Page 62: Remote Management

    Advanced Features 6.5 Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 37: Remote Management Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Enable Remote will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.
  • Page 63: Virtual Servers

    Wireless Router User Guide 6.6 Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...
  • Page 64 Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 39: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...
  • Page 65 Wireless Router User Guide Internal Port No. Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to use. External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping"...
  • Page 66: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Advanced Features From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. 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.
  • Page 67 Wireless Router User Guide Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 40: DDNS Screen Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service • DDNS Service You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service.
  • Page 68: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Features was not allocated to you. You need to connect to www.dyndns.org and correct this problem. 6.8 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following.
  • Page 69: Advanced Configuration

    7. Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu. 7.1 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 70: Pc Database

    Advanced Configuration 7.2 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elimi- nates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
  • Page 71 Wireless Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this Name matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 72 Advanced Configuration PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 43: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries.
  • Page 73 Wireless Router User Guide IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Ob- tain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
  • Page 74: Options

    Advanced Configuration 7.3 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 44: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS...
  • Page 75 Wireless Router User Guide • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. Allow Configu- • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But ration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Router in My Network Places, and select Properties) •...
  • Page 76: Security

    Advanced Configuration 7.4 Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 45: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 77 Wireless Router User Guide Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. •...
  • Page 78: Logs

    Advanced Configuration 7.5 Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless 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 Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
  • Page 79 Wireless Router User Guide Timezone Select the correct Timezone for your location. This is required for the date/time shown on the logs to be correct. E-Mail Reports If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Send E-mail alert Service) attack is detected.
  • Page 80: Mac Address

    Advanced Configuration 7.6 MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Ad- dress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
  • Page 81: Routing

    Wireless Router User Guide If the MAC address is changed, the Wireless Router must restart. 7.7 Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...
  • Page 82 Advanced Configuration Figure 48: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...
  • Page 83 Wireless Router User Guide • Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN Properties segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0. •...
  • Page 84 Advanced Configuration Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.
  • Page 85 Wireless Router User Guide For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (Wireless Router's local router)
  • Page 86: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. A1. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 87: A4. Wireless Access

    Wireless Router User Guide If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature. A4.
  • Page 88: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). B1. 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 Sta- tions (e.g.
  • Page 89: Wep

    Wireless Router User Guide • 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 channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adja- cent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
  • Page 90: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications C1. Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless 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 Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN Wireless interface Wireless Access Point via built-in wireless module.
  • Page 91: C3. Fcc Statement

    Wireless Router User Guide C3. 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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