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Airlinkplus ARW027 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Model # ARW027 User’s Manual...

  • Page 2: Regulatory Notes And Statements

    Regulatory Notes and Statements Health and Authorization for Use Radio frequency electromagnetic energy is emitted from the Wireless LAN device. The energy levels of these emissions are much less than the electromagnetic energy emissions from wireless devices such as cell phones. Wireless LAN devices are safe for use and meet the frequency safety standards and recommendations.

  • Page 3: Fcc Interference Statement

    USA-FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Statement This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of this device.

  • Page 4: Export Restrictions

    television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 2. Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. 3.
  • Page 5 Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient. Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS About This Guide ...2 Purpose...2 Overview of this User’s Manual...2 Introduction ...3 Applications ...4 Features ...4 Unpacking and Setup...5 Unpacking ...5 Setup ...5 Hardware Installation...6 Front Panel ...6 Rear Panel ...7 Hardware connections...8 Connect the Router using LAN...8 Connect the Router using Wireless LAN...9 Powering On ...9 Check the Installation ...9...
  • Page 7 Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through LAN...15 Using the Web Browser ...15 Quick Setup...16 Advanced Setup...22 Technical Specifications ...38 Appendix A...40 Technical Support ...40...

  • Page 8: About This Guide

    ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b Wireless Broadband Router. This integrated access device combines Internet gateway functions with wireless LAN and Fast Ethernet switch. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resource sharing, and it is easy to configure and operate for everyone.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and services at any time, day or night, has become a standard requirement for most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with at least two computers.

  • Page 10: Applications

    Applications Broadband Internet access: Several computers can share one high-speed broadband connection through wireless or wired connections (WLAN, LAN and WAN-Internet). Resource sharing: Share resources such as printers, scanners and other peripherals. File sharing: Exchange data, messages, and distribute files. Online gaming: Online gaming and e-commerce services can be easily setup through the local area network.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Setup

    UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the Wireless Broadband Router. Unpacking Open the box and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One Wireless Broadband Router One External Power Adapter One Quick Installation Guide One User’s Manual If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    HARDWARE INSTALLATION Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the Wireless Broadband Router. Wireless Broadband Router Front Panel POWER This indicator lights green when the hub receives power, otherwise it is off. SYSTEM This indicator blinks green when the router is working properly, otherwise it is off.

  • Page 13: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the Wireless Broadband Router. Wireless Broadband Router Rear Panel Antennas There are two 2dBi Gain Antennas in the rear panel for wireless connection. DC IN Plug the power adapter to this power jack. WAN Port Connect the xDSL/Cable modem to the WAN Port.

  • Page 14: Hardware Connections

    Hardware connections Note: Prior to connecting the hardware, make sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the Wireless Broadband Router. Connect the Router using LAN xDSL Modem WirelessBroadband Router Connect one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the Wireless Router and connect the other end of the cable to a DSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 15: Connect The Router Using Wireless Lan

    Connect the Router using Wireless LAN xDSL Modem WirelessBroadband Router Connect one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the Wireless Router and connect the other end of the cable to a DSL or Cable modem. Power on the DSL/Cable modem first. Then power on the wireless broadband router by connecting the power adapter to the power jack of the router.

  • Page 16: Pc Network Tcp/Ip Setting

    PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer’s operating system (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP) and are as follows. Windows 95/98/ME Right-click the Network neighborhood icon on the desktop. Select TCP/IP and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the IP address tab.
  • Page 17 Select Disable DNS in the DNS tab. Select None for the Gateway tab and click OK.

  • Page 18: Windows 2000

    Windows 2000 Right-click My Network Places on the desktop. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.

  • Page 19: Windows Nt4.0

    Windows NT4.0 Go to Start and then Control Panel. Select Network to enter the TCP/IP setting window. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically in the IP Address tab. Select Disable DNS in the DNS tab and click OK.

  • Page 20: Windows Xp

    Windows XP Right-click My Network Places on the desktop. Right-click Local Area Connection and select Properties. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and click OK.

  • Page 21: Wireless Broadband Router Configuration

    WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER CONFIGURATION First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally. This Wireless Broadband Router can be configured using Internet Explorer 4.0 or newer web browser versions. Login to the Wireless Broadband Router through WLAN Before configuring the Wireless Broadband Router through WLAN, make sure that the Operation Mode, SSID, Authentication, and the WEP settings of your wireless adapter are set properly: Operation Mode: Infrastructure...

  • Page 22: Quick Setup

    When the following dialog box appears, leave the Password field blank (first login) and click Login to enter the main configuration window. Note: To set a password, refer to the Administrator Settings in Advanced Setup. It is recommended that beginners use the Quick Setup option. It will lead you step by step to configure the Wireless Router.
  • Page 23 1-1 Time Zone Select your time zone. You can also configure the optional Daylight Saving time. Click Next to go the next page. 1-2 Wireless Settings Set the desired SSID, Country (Domain Regulatory), Channel, and WEP Settings of the Wireless Router and click Next. Note: your wireless adapter must be set to the same settings in order for there to be proper wireless connection.
  • Page 24 1-3-1 Dynamic IP (Cable modem) [DHCP] The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface on the Broadband Router. If the ISP requires a host name, click Clone MAC Address to copy the MAC address of the PC’s network card.
  • Page 25 1-3-3 PPPoE (Dial-Up xDSL) If you have to supply a user name and password to connect to the Internet, choose this option. Enter your user name and password in the appropriate fields. If your ISP provided a Service Name, enter it in the Service Name field, otherwise, leave it blank.
  • Page 26 1-3-4 PPTP If you are using PPTP to connect to the Internet, select this option. Enter the PPTP Account Name, PPTP Password, Host Name, Service IP Address, Your IP Address, and Your Subnet Mask. If your ISP provided you with a Connection ID, enter it in the Connection ID field, otherwise, leave it as zero.

  • Page 28: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup The Broadband Router supports advanced functions like System setting, WAN setting, LAN setting, WLAN setting, NAT Setting, and Firewall setting. 2-1 System This page includes all the basic configuration tools for the Broadband Router. Click on the selections at the left side of the menu screen. 2-1-1 System Time Connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) server allows the Broadband Router to synchronize its system clock with the global Internet...
  • Page 29 2-1-2 Administrator Settings Password Settings Set a password to restrict management access to the Broadband Router. Remote Management from Internet To manage the Broadband Router from a remote location (outside of the local network through WAN port), check the Enable box and specify the IP address of the remote PC.
  • Page 30 the front panel will start to blink when the firmware upgraded successfully. 2-1-4 Configuration Tools Use the "Backup Settings" tool to save the Broadband Router's current configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC. You can then use the "Restore Settings" tool to restore the saved configuration of the Broadband Router that you set before.
  • Page 31 2-1-5 Status Use the Status screen to see the connection status for the Wireless Broadband Router’s WAN, LAN, WLAN interfaces, firmware, hardware version numbers, and the number of connected clients on the network.
  • Page 32 2-1-6 System Log View any attempts that have been made to gain access to the network. 2-1-7 Reset In the event that the Broadband Router stops responding correctly or in some way stops functioning, perform the reset function. The settings will not be changed.
  • Page 33 address of the PC’s network card. It will replace the WAN MAC address with the network card’s MAC address. The road runner management is optional. If the ISP needs to run the road runner management (sometimes called Big Pond), enable it. 2-2-2 Static IP If the Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP address, Subnet Mask and ISP Gateway Address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 34 The Maximum Idle Time determines the maximum idle time allowed before a connection is dropped (default time=0, always connected). Connect-on-demand allows you to make a connection automatically when there is a need for connection. 2-2-4 PPTP If you are using PPTP to connect to the Internet, select this option. Enter the PPTP Account Name, PPTP Password, Host Name, Service IP Address, Your IP Address, and Your Subnet Mask.
  • Page 35 2-2-5 DNS If your ISP provided at least one DNS Server IP Address, type that IP Address in the Primary DNS address field. You can enter another DNS Server IP Address in the Secondary DNS address field. The Router will use these addresses for quicker access to the DNS Servers.
  • Page 36 To enable the DHCP server for dynamic IP address allocation to the clients, select the “Enable” check box. The clients can get their IP address from a range of IP Pool Addresses. The Lease Time is the amount of time a client will be allowed to connect to the Router using the assigned IP address.
  • Page 37 2-4-1 WLAN Setting SSID: The SSID differentiates one WLAN group from another; so all access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN group must use the same SSID. A device will not be permitted to join the WLAN group unless it can provide the unique SSID.
  • Page 38 WEP Key Setting When enabling the WEP Key Setting, the security of the Wireless Broadband Router will be activated. It will prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network. WEP Key Type: selection of WEP key format using HEX type (hexadecimal 0~F) or ASCII type (alphanumeric 0~9, A~Z and a~z).
  • Page 39 2-4-2 AP Client List The AP client list allows you to see which clients are connected to the Wireless Broadband Router via their MAC address. Click “Refresh” to refresh the list. 2-5 NAT Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at the local site to access the Internet through a single public IP address.
  • Page 40 2-5-1 Special Application Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others. These applications cannot work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. When users send this type of request to your network via the Internet, the Router will forward those requests to the appropriate PC.
  • Page 41 Example: Trigger Trigger Port 28800 28800 6112 2-5-2 Virtual Server Configure the Broadband Router as a virtual server to allow the Router to watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The IP address of the computer that sends the matching data is remembered by the Router, 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 42 Server IP 192.168.2.20 192.168.2.12 192.168.2.12 192.168.2.28 2-6 Firewall The Broadband Router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of hacker attacks, and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks. The Broadband Router provides packet filtering rules by restricting service ports, IP address, or MAC address.
  • Page 43 2-6-2 Client Filtering You can filter Internet access for local clients based on IP addresses, application types, (i.e., HTTP port), and the time of day. For example, the following picture shows that clients in the address range 192.168.1.50-99 are permanently restricted from using FTP (Port 21), while clients in the address range 192.168.1.110-119 are blocked from browsing the Internet (port 80) from Monday to Friday and from 0:00AM to 11:00 PM.

  • Page 44: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11b Protocol CSMA/CD Radio IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology Data Transfer WLAN: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (auto sense) Rate Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full- duplex) Topology Star 11Mbps: Typical –83dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate)
  • Page 45 DC inputs DC 7.5V 1A Power 3W (Max) Consumption Temperature Operating: 0 ~ 40 C, Storage: -10 ~ 70 C Humidity Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90% Dimensions 171 x 100 x 34 mm (W x H x D) without Antenna EMI: FCC Class B, CE Mark B Physical and Environmental...

  • Page 46: Appendix A

    APPENDIX A Technical Support E-mail: support@airlinkplus.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlinkplus.com...

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