Contents 1. Product Introduction 1.1 Package Contents 1.2 Features 1.3 Hardware Introduction 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 WLBARGS should be connecting to PC and modem 2.2 Installation Procedure 3. PC Setting 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration 3.1.1 Windows XP O/S 3.1.2 Windows 2000 O/S 3.1.3 Windows 98/95/ME O/S 3.1.4 Mac OS 8.x~9.x O/S 3.2 Browser Configuration...
Product Introduction corega ‘s WLBARGS is an advanced model of broadband Router as well as an IEEE802.11g wireless access point which can speeds up to 108Mbps. Its management interface is straightforward for ease in setting up, while it sup- ports various security features to effectively prevent hackers from attacking your networks, such as firewall, WPA, Mac Address filtering, VPN pass through, hidden ESSID and no respond to the WAN ping function.
WLBARGS Manual 1.3 Hardware Introduction Front 1. Power LED (Green) Indicate power status 2.Status LED (Red) ON:Reboot/Hung up/FirmWare upgrade 3. WAN LED (Green) ON: Connected Blink:Transmitting or receiving data 4. Wireless LED (Green) ON: Wireless function enable Blink:Transmitting or receiving data 5.
Hardware Installation 2.1 WLBARGS should be connecting to PC and modem Following the steps below to set up WLBARGS and the connection. (1) Insert the cable connector into the Network Adapter embeded in PC, and insert the other side into one of LAN ports (1~4) of the Router. (2) Insert the connect into the WAN port of the Router and insert the other side into the WAN port of the modem.
PC Setting WLBARGS Manual 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The following steps and screenshots maybe dissimilar in different operat- ing systems.This manual takes Windows XP/200, 95/98/ME, and Mac O/S as examples: 3.1.1 Windows XP O/S (1) Enter [Control Panel] -> click [Network Connection] -> right click and select [Open].
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(3) Click [General] -> click [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and click [Properties]. (4) Click [General], select [Obtaining an IP Address Automatically], and [Obtain DNS Server address automatically], and press [Advance]. WLBARGS Manual...
WLBARGS Manual (5) Click [DNS] tab, unselect [Register this connection’s address in DNS], press [OK]. (6) Go back to [Internet Protocol TCP/IP] and press [OK]. (7) Press [OK] to close [Local Area Connection Properties]. 3.1.2 Windows 2000 O/S (1) Go to [My Computer], and enter [Control Panel], click open [Network and Dial Up Connections].
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(2) Right click [Local Area Connection], and select [Properties] *Note: Please check if TCP/IP had been installed in the [Local Area Connection]. If not, consult [Add TCP/IP] steps in this chapter. (3) Click [Internet protocol (TCP/IP)] and click [Properties]. WLBARGS Manual...
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WLBARGS Manual (4) Select [Obtain an IP address automatically], and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. And click [Advance]. (5) Click [DNS] tab in [Advance TCP/IP setting] page, and unselect [Register this connection’s DNS address, and press [OK]. 10 10...
3.1.3 Windows 98/95/ME O/S The configurations in all Windows 98/95/ME are the same, and this manual takes Windows 98 as an example. (1) Enter [Control Panel], and double click [Network]. (2) Click [Configuration] tab, and select [TCP/IP], click [Properties]. (3) Select [IP Address], and select [Obtain IP address automatically. Press [OK].
WLBARGS Manual (4) Click [Gateway] tab, remove all the gateways, and press [OK] to close the window. (5) Go to [Network] and press [OK] to close the page. (6) The [Restart the windows] screen will pop-up, press [OK] to restart the PC. If the PC is not shown this message, restart the PC manually.
3.2 Browser Configuration 3.2.1 Windows O/S The following examples are for Windows XP O/S, skip this chapter if you are using Windows 200/98/ME. (1) Open Internet Explorer (IE 6.0), select [Tools] menu and click [Internet Options]. If a [Dial-up Connection] window is pop-up, close it, and do not connect to the Internet now.
WLBARGS Manual (3) Unselect all three options in the [Local Area Network LAN Setting]. (4) Press [OK] in the [Internet Options]. 3.2.2 Mac O/S (1) Open Internet Explorer (IE 5.0) Go to [Edit] in the menu bar, select [Internet Explorer Preferences]. (2) Select [Proxies] options in [Network] on the left-side configuration items.
Network Configuration 4.1 Quick Network Configuration Basic configuration is required before connection your computer to the inter- net via WLBARGS.The connection methods may be differed by your contract to the ISP. Please reconfirm your connection conditions with your ISP prior to configure this router.The configuration procedures are as follow: *Note: Anti-virus or Firewall software may prevent this router from being set-up properly.
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WLBARGS Manual (5) Please select your region. e.g.) Singapore. Click on [Save]. (6) Click [Quick Installation Setting], and click [Next] to enter the Setup Wizard. (7) When seeing this screen shot, click on [Next]. 16 16...
(8) Select your connection type. Please make sure that your ADSL connection type is correct as you enter; the correct information can be obtained from the documents given by your ISP. If not, consult with your ISP before setting. 4.1.1 Auto obtain IP (DHCP) (1) If you are subscribing to auto obtain IP service ( or DHCP Dynamic IP) from your ISP, such as Cable Modem that obtain an IP automatically for connection, please select [Auto obtain IP(DHCP)].
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WLBARGS Manual (2) Press [Mac address clone] to obtain the Ethernet card’s Mac address.Then press [Next]. (3) Click on [Save] to perform connection tests. 18 18...
(4) Within seconds, the result of the connection test will be appeared in the dialogue box to indicate the connection status. When [Connection ok] appears, click on [Close]. (5) Open the web browser (IE 6.0), and test with any website for testing the connection.
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WLBARGS Manual (2) Configure the network setting provided by your ISP.Then click on [Next]. (3) Click on [Save] to perform connection tests. 20 20...
(4) Within seconds, the result of the connection test will be appeared in the dialogue box to indicate the connection status. When [Connection OK] appears, click on [Close]. (5) Open the web browser (IE 6.0), and test with any website for testing the connection.
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WLBARGS Manual (2) Enter the username and password provided by your ISP, and click on [Next]. *Note: If you are a Hinet subscriber, type @hinet.net following the 8-digit account number, for instance: xxxxxxxx@hinet.net. Be careful, username and password are sensitive to capitals. (3) Click on [Save] to perform connection tests.
(4) Within seconds, the result of the connection test will be appeared in the dialogue box to indicate the connection status. When [Connection OK] appears, click on [Close]. (5) Open the web browser (IE 6.0), and test with any website for testing the connection.
WLBARGS Manual Hereunder is the setting on Centrino Notebook as an example, for wireless adapters in other brands, please refers to the original manuals. <Windows XP (SP1) O/S> (1) Go [Control Panel] -> double click on [Network connection] -> right click on [Wireless Network Connection] ->...
(2) Go [Control Panel] - [Network connection] again -> click [Wireless network connection] and hold right button to select [Available wireless network connection], choose one available network e.g. ) corega , and click [Connect]. (3) Connection status will appear in the bottom right of the screen. <Windows XP (SP2) O/S>...
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WLBARGS Manual (2) Go [Control Panel] - [Network connection] again -> click [Wireless network connection] and hold Mouse’s right button to select [Available wireless network connection], e.g. ) corega , and click [Connect]. (3) Connection status will appear in the bottom right of the screen. *Note: The wireless connection has been established now.
Wireless Security Configuration To prevent from unlawful access to your network, you are recommended to perform wireless security setting. Enter the function menu, ad click on [802.11g/b Security setting] item. And select WEP or WPA setting. 5.1 WEP Setting In order to prevent your information from being hacked, it is recommended to use WEP encryption when using wireless connection.
WLBARGS Manual (5) Recommended to keep default values of [DTIM] and [Preamble Mode]. (6) Save your settings by [Apply]. (7) Parameters can be output by [Output Info.] 5.2 WPA Setting WPA is encrypted by a periodic update, making it more difficult to be hacked. Home users and company users are recommended to use <WPA-PSK>...
(4) Recommended to keep default values of [DTIM]and [Rekey Interval]. (5) Press [Apply] to save setting. (6) Parameters can be output by [Output Info]. <WPA-EAP> (1) Select [WPA2-EAP] or [WPA/WPA2-EAP](Recommended). in the column of [Authentication] a. [WPA2-EAP]: The 2nd generation encryption skill performs stricter protec- tion than before.
Function Introduction WLBARGS Manual The chapter will briefly introduce all functions of this product, and spell them out. Log in the management program and the below interface will appear. 6.1 Features <Mode> Wireless Function <WAN setting (internet)> The internet setting can be configured, according to your internet connection type, [Link connection speed] - default setting is recommended.
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A. For auto obtain IP (DHCP): Type Press [MAC clone] to obtain the Ethernet card's Mac address. Domain name Please refer to your ISP internet service information, add/edit [Domain name]. Computer Please refer to your ISP internet service information, name add/edit [Computer name].
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WLBARGS Manual Username Please enter username, given by your ISP. Password Please enter password, given by your ISP. Confirm Please type your password again. password Connection [Auto Reconnect]: always on line (recommended). type [On Demand]: connect when accessing to Internet. [manual connection]: manually connecting to internet.
WAN ip address Please refer to your ISP internet service Subnet mask information. Default gateway Maximum Transmission Unit. Deafault setting :1500 Byte. DNS server When [Manual Connection] is enable, two DNS server addresses can be inserted: DNS1 and DNS2 <WAN setting/ Dynamic DNS> Dynamic DNS is a connection of LAN’s virtual server through URL internet access or called dynamic IP (No fixed IP address) that also can connect through URL internet ac- cess.
WLBARGS Manual (1) select available dynamic DNS services. (2) enter username for dynamic DNS. (3) enter passwod for dynamic DNS. (4) enter domain name. (5) IP update interval. (6) Click [Apply]. <WAN setting/Other setting> Direct PPPoE VPN pass through VPN pass-through function enable/disable. <LAN setting/LAN IP>...
<LAN setting /DHCP server> (1) Select [Enable] to enable DHCP server function. Default is [enable]. (2) Enter DHCP servers start ip and end ip. (3) Then click on save button to save the setting. <LAN setting/PC database> the following table display the current connected users information, you can add/edit/delete users data.
WLBARGS Manual (1) Enter the pc name and select network connection type. (2) Configure the mac address data. (3) Click [Add PC Data] to complete the setting. <Wireless setting/802.11g/b setting> ESSID Mode Channel SuperG mode eXtended Range(XR) Transfer rate Hidden AP Transmit power <Wireless setting/802.11g/b security setting>...
<Wireless setting/Access control> Wireless Configure wireless communication between clients. to wireless [Enable]/[Disable]: enable or disable wireless communication communication between clients. Wireless to wire Configure wireless and wired communication communication between clients. [Enable]/[Disable]: enable or disable connection between wireless and wired communication. MAC address filter Use MAC address filter to control network list...
WLBARGS Manual (3) Select one of protocol. (4) Enter the range of limited port number. (5) Select one of the time schedule limitations. (6) After clicking on [Time Setting] button, a time schedule table is shown, once complete the setting, please click on [save] button to store the information. <Security setting/filter list>...
<Advanced setting/virtual server> Virtual server is an appointed port opened by the PC in connection with the product, allowing other users connecting up via WAN. Open servers or special online games can take advantage of this function. Setting processes are as follows: (1) Select a PC to be the virtual server.
WLBARGS Manual *Note: 1.The PC becomes vulnerable to being hacked if DMZ function starts. Please only use it in need. 2.The PC with DMZ function needs a fixed IP address. 3. DMZ function can only be used in one PC. <Advanced setting/UPnP setting>...
Admin login name Admin login password Password comfirmation Connection Timeout Time setup Back to default setting Reboot Save Setting Load Setting Firmware update Remote control PING testing Firmware update (1) Click [Browse] to open the data folder. Follow the route that the firmware saves to select the file.
WLBARGS Manual *Remote control The setting allows accessing the management program via remote control. The activation processes are as follows: (1) Select [Enable]. (2) Indicate 1 ~ 9600 for parameters of port range. e.g. ) 8080 (Recommended keeping default values). (3) Click on [Apply] after completing settings.
<Status> Connection status log is displayed in the table. <Status/Log Display/Dos Attack log> Dos attack log is displayed in a table. <Status/Log Display/DHCP log> DHCP server log is displayed in a table. WLBARGS Manual...
WLBARGS Manual <Status/Log Display/system log> System log is displayed in the table. <Status/Log Display/E-mail function> An E-mail address can be set below. Special incidents will be recorded and sent to the appointed E-mail address. After entering all information, click [Save] to save and complete the setting. 6.2 Additional Functions Besides the functions displayed in the tables, there are some additional features available to set up.
<Advanced Setting/Backup DNS> Two DNS server addresses can be set in the table. If the primary DNS server does not function, the system will use them as secondary addresses. <Advanced Setting/Routing/Static Routing> Add/ Edit/ Delete static router can be set in the table. After key-in of static router information, click [Save].
AP/Router Switching WLBARGS Manual If you would like to use AP (Access Point) function, please use the switch but- ton in the bottom of the product. The operations are as the below: (1) Cut off the power. (2) Switch AP/Router to the left (AP side). (3) Plug in the product.
When the installation fails or the connection doesn’t succeed, it’s recom- mended to take the following actions against the problems. (1) Find your problem in the troubleshooting collection. (2) Go to our official website at http://www.corega-asia.com, then click [Support] and click the [Online Customer Support] item.To fill the form page and note following information We will contact you as soon as possible.
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WLBARGS Manual (9) Are the settings of your web browser correct? Q2. Not able to log in the management program. A:You have 4 ways to check and solve the problem: (1) Close and re-open the IE browser and login the program again. (2) Log out and re-login the Windows OS.Then login the program again.
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<Windows Me/ 98/ 95> (1) Click [Start] => Click [Run]. (2) Input [winipcfg] in the column => press [Enter]. (3) Select your network adapter to display IP address. The IP should be 192.168.1. x ,if none, please click [Release] => Click [Renew]. Q7.
Specifications WLBARGS Manual Compliance Standard Interface Frequency Band Transmission speed Transmission Power Coverage Area Transmission method Protocol Memory Capacity Buffer Memory Security Antenna Type Antenna Gain Power Requirement Power Current Power Consumption Operating Storage Support OS Case Material Dimension Weight 50 50 50 WLAN: IEEE802.11/IEEE802.11b/IEEE802.11g...
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Established in 1996, corega 100% founded by Allied Telesis Group in Yokoha- ma, Japan. corega’s core products consists of 10/100/1000 Ethernet products, Wireless Networking Products(802.11 a/b/g series), broadband access routers, Bluetooth series and other networking peripheral, such as IP camera and USB Phone.
Appendix WLBARGS Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential instal- lation.