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Sparklan WX-6615 User Manual

Spark technology corp wireless 802.11g ap router user's guide wx-6615
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WX-6615
User' s Guide
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  • Page 1 WWW.SparkLAN.com Wireless 802.11g AP Router WX-6615 User’ s Guide Version 1.0 User’ s Guide...
  • Page 2 WWW.SparkLAN.com Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. March. 2003 User’...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    .Contents 1. Introduction... 3 2. Safety Notification... 4 3. Hardware Installation... 5 4 Web Management Settings... 6 4.1. Setup … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … .7 4.2.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WX-6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: § WX-6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router § User Guide §...

  • Page 5: Safety Notification

    2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel.

  • Page 6: Hardware Installation

    The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port and Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power (DC 5v) Reset WX-6615 AP Router Default Settings The default settings are shown following. User Name Password AP Router IP Address AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0...

  • Page 7: Web Management Settings

    Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must use your web browser and manually input http://192.168.1.1 into the Address box and press Enter.

  • Page 8: Setup

    Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter WX-6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or DNS IP Address.
  • Page 9 Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the WX-6615 802.11g AP Router max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
  • Page 10 WWW.SparkLAN.com LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. Wireless: This section provide the Wireless Network settings for your WLAN 2.4GHz Settings SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name.

  • Page 11: Security

    4.2. Security Router Password: Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re -enter to confirm. * Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router (using the Security screen).
  • Page 12 Proxy - Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise network security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. To enable proxy filtering, click the box next to Proxy. Java - Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language.

  • Page 13: System

    4.3. System Restore Factory Defaults: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature. *Click the Apply button to save the setting.
  • Page 14 On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file. Double-click the firmware upgrade file. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Do not power off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded.
  • Page 15 To clone your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router and avoid calling your ISP to change the registered MAC address, follow these instructions: Select Enable. Enter your adapter's MAC address in the MAC Address field. Click the Apply button. To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting, Disable.

  • Page 16: Dhcp

    4.4. DHCP The DHCP screen allows you to configure the settings for the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, you must configure your entire network PCs to connect to a DHCP server, the Router.
  • Page 17 IP Address. If you wish to utilize another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will utilize these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. WINS: The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet.

  • Page 18: Snmp

    4.5. SNMP SNMP: The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. SNMPv2c Identification SNMP Community * Click Apply to save your settings. User’ s Guide To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable.

  • Page 19: Status

    WWW.SparkLAN.com 4.6. Status This screen displays the Wireless Router's current status and settings. This information is read-only. This page will auto re-flash every 5 seconds to keep most update information. Host Name: The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Domain Name: The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain.

  • Page 20: Advanced Wireless

    WWW.SparkLAN.com 4.7. Advanced Wireless Wireless MAC Filters: This function allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. When Enable this function, two new options will show up. Depend on the filtering propose, it can be selected to Prevent or Permit. Click on Edit MAC Filter List to add the client stations MAC list.
  • Page 21 Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm.It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client’ s requirement. Open System: Open System authentication is not required to be successful while a client may decline to authenticate with any particular other client. Shared Key: Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented.
  • Page 22 Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended. AP Mode or Wireless Bridge Mode: WX-6615 802.11g AP Router can operate in two mode. When the AP Mode is selected, the device operates as a normal Access Point. Proving every wireless client station a join network point.

  • Page 23: Filters

    4.8. Filters The Internet Filter screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific PCs and set up filters by using network port numbers. This feature allows you to customize up to 15 different Internet Access Policies for particular PCs, which are identified by their IP or MAC addresses.
  • Page 24 Access to control your network PCs' access to the Internet. Select Inbound Traffic to control Internet PCs' access to your local area network. Note: The screen's settings will vary depending on which Policy Type you select. Select Deny or Allow, depending on how you want to control access for specific PCs. Click the Edit List button next to PCs or Internet PCs.
  • Page 25 WWW.SparkLAN.com click its box, and then click the Delete button. Click the Close button to return to the Internet Filter screen. User’ s Guide...

  • Page 26: Port Forwarding

    4.9. Port Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.) When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate PC.
  • Page 27 incoming ports. For this feature, the Router will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router will remember the IP address of the computer that sends a transmission requesting data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

  • Page 28: Routing

    4.10. Routing On the Routing screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the Router. Gateway mode is recommended for most users. The default setting is Gateway. Operating Mode Choose the correct working mode. Keep the default setting, Gateway, if the Router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet (Gateway mode is recommended for most users).
  • Page 29 Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the network or host. 3. Depending on where the Destination IP Address is located, select LAN & Wireless or Internet (WAN) from the Interface drop-down menu. 4.

  • Page 30: Ddns

    4.11. DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or TZO.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    WWW.SparkLAN.com . Troubleshooting Basic Functions Note: If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, follow these steps: 1. Power off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the Router. 2. Power on your modem and wait a few minutes until the modem has established a connection with your ISP.
  • Page 32 WWW.SparkLAN.com § Windows network settings are not set correctly. Resolution: § Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP Router, makes sure that each computer is enable DHCP function and restart the computer. §...

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