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- Page 1 Barricade Draft 11n Wireless 3G Broadband Router 802.11b/g/n Wireless AP/Router SMCWBR14-3GN...
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Page 3: User Guide
802.11b/g/n Wireless AP/Router User Guide 20 Mason February 2009 Irvine, CA 92618 Pub. # 149100043400A E022009-AP-R01 Phone: (949) 679-8000... - Page 4 No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.
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Page 5: Limited Warranty
“Active” SMC product. A product is considered to be “Active” while it is listed on the current SMC price list. As new technologies emerge, older technologies become obsolete and SMC will, at its discretion, replace an older product in its product line with one that incorporates these newer technologies. - Page 6 WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. NOTHING IN THIS WARRANTY SHALL BE TAKEN TO AFFECT YOUR STATUTORY RIGHTS. * SMC will provide warranty service for one year following discontinuance from the active SMC price list. Under the limited lifetime warranty, internal and external power supplies, fans, and cables are covered by a standard one-year warranty from date of purchase.
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Page 7: Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
Compliances 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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Page 8 Modulation Interface Brand Name Model Name FCC ID Technology HSDPA USB HUAWEI E220 QISE220 Modem (3G Card) GSM/UMTS 3G Card Sony Ericsson MD300 PY7F3232021 3G Card Band Luxe C100S UZI-C100 EC Conformance Declaration Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC).
- Page 9 Greek ΜΕ Τ ΗΝ ΠΑΡΟ ΥΣΑ smc ΔΗΛΩΝ Ε Ι Ο Τ Ι radio LAN device ΣΥΜ Μ Ο ΡΦΩΝ Ε Τ ΑΙ ΠΡΟ Σ Τ ΙΣ Ο ΥΣΙΩΔΕ ΙΣ ΑΠΑΙΤ ΗΣΕ ΙΣ ΚΑΙ Τ ΙΣ ΛΟ ΙΠΕ Σ ΣΧΕ Τ ΙΚΕ Σ ΔΙΑΤ ΑΞΕ ΙΣ Τ ΗΣ...
- Page 10 Lithuanian Maltese Malti Spanish Por medio de la presente SMC declara que el Radio LAN device Español cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE Polish Polski Portuguese SMC declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os Português...
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Page 11: About This Guide
About This Guide Purpose This guide details the hardware features of the wireless AP/Router, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software. Audience This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts. -
Page 13: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Package Checklist Hardware Description LED Indicators Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 3G Modem USB Port 3G Button Power Socket Reset Button WPS Button Chapter 2: Installation Router Mode AP Mode Chapter 3: Network Planning Internet Gateway Router LAN Access Point Wireless Client Wireless Bridge... - Page 14 Contents Management IP WAN Setting WAN Connection Backup WAN Common Settings DHCP Static IP PPPoE 5-11 PPTP 5-14 L2TP 5-15 Bigpond 5-17 Wi-Fi 5-18 LAN Setting 5-19 QoS Setting 5-20 Wireless Settings 5-22 Basic Settings 5-23 Advanced Settings 5-25 WLAN Security 5-27 MAC Access Control Lists 5-37...
- Page 15 System Logs 5-68 3G Access History 5-69 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix B: Specifications Appendix C: License Information The GNU General Public License Glossary Index...
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Page 17: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction The SMCWBR14-3GN wireless AP/Router is an IEEE 802.11n wireless gateway router that connects your Internet access device (cable or ADSL modem) to your PC or local area network, or to its own secure wireless network. The wireless AP/Router can be automatically configured with other Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices by simply pressing its WPS button. -
Page 18: Hardware Description
Introduction Hardware Description Power Socket Security Slot Reset Button Ethernet WAN 3G Modem RJ-45 Port USB Port Ethernet LAN RJ-45 Ports Figure 1-1. Rear Panel... - Page 19 Hardware Description Antennas 3G Button WPS Button WLAN Button Figure 1-2. Front Panel AP/Router Mode Switch Figure 1-3. Bottom Panel...
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Page 20: Led Indicators
Introduction LED Indicators The wireless AP/Router includes nine status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. LAN Link/Activity WAN Link/Activity Power 802.11n Link/Activity WPS Link/Activity 3G USB Link Figure 1-4. LED Indicators Status Description POWER On Green Indicates that the system is working normally. -
Page 21: Ethernet Rj-45 Ports
Hardware Description Status Description 3G USB Link On Indicates a connection through the attached 3G/3.5G USB modem. Fast Flashing Indicates that the PIN code has failed. Green* Ultra Fast Flashing Indicates that 3G usage is already over the ISP supplied limit. Green** Ultra Fast Flashing Indicates that 3G usage is already over the user defined pre-warning... -
Page 22: Reset Button
Introduction Reset Button The Reset button can be used to restart the wireless AP/Router or restore the factory default configuration. If you press the button for less than 5 seconds, the wireless AP/Router will restart. If you press and hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed and the wireless AP/Router is restored to its factory default configuration. -
Page 23: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation The wireless AP/Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the switch on the bottom panel of the device: • Router Mode — Normal gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode. -
Page 24: Ap Mode
Installation To connect the wireless AP/Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway, follow these steps: Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless AP/Router’s WAN port to your Internet connected cable or ADSL modem. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless AP/Router’s LAN port to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support multiple users. - Page 25 AP Mode Figure 2-2. AP Mode Connection To connect the wireless AP/Router for use as an access point, follow these steps: Using Ethernet cables, connect the wireless AP/Router’s LAN and WAN ports to PCs or a LAN switch. Power on the wireless AP/Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.
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Page 27: Chapter 3: Network Planning
Chapter 3: Network Planning The wireless AP/Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless bridge to connect two wired LANs. -
Page 28: Lan Access Point
Network Planning The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple "internal" IP addresses to one "external" IP address. The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) and static IP for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem. -
Page 29: Wireless Client
Wireless Client Wireless Client The wireless AP/Router can operate as a wireless client on one VAP interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When the wireless client option is enabled as a WAN connection, the client VAP interface functions as an external gateway WAN port. -
Page 30: Wireless Bridge
Network Planning Wireless Bridge The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The wireless AP/Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units. A single WDS bridge link can be specified for the WLAN1 interface. One end of a link must be configured as the “WDS Parent”... -
Page 31: Chapter 4: Initial Configuration
Chapter 4: Initial Configuration The wireless AP/Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). -
Page 32: Using The Setup Wizard
Initial Configuration Using the Setup Wizard There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the wireless AP/Router and provide a connection for network access for other wireless stations. The Setup Wizard takes you through configuration procedures for the general network settings. - Page 33 Using the Setup Wizard WAN Configuration – Specifies the Internet connection parameters for the wireless AP/Router’s WAN port. Click Next after completing the setup. The interface provides the facility for Dual WAN connections for purposes of backing up the main internet connection. Figure 4-4.
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Page 34: Common Settings
Initial Configuration Common Settings The common settings for each WAN Connection mode are identical and are described in the section below. Figure 4-5. Common Settings WAN Ethernet MAC — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the wireless AP/Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration. -
Page 35: Static Ip
Using the Setup Wizard Static IP Configures a static IP for the WAN port. Figure 4-6. Setup Wizard - WAN Static IP • IP Address: The IP address of the wireless AP/Router. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. •... -
Page 36: Dhcp
Initial Configuration DHCP Enables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the WAN port. This setting allows the wireless AP/Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Figure 4-7. Setup Wizard - WAN DHCP... -
Page 37: Pppoe
Using the Setup Wizard PPPoE Enable the wireless AP/Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Figure 4-8. Setup Wizard - WAN PPPoE • PPPoE Network Mode: Sets a PPPoE network mode. (Default: DHCP) •... - Page 38 Initial Configuration Enables a 3G/3.5G wide-area wireless cellular link on the WAN port using an optional USB modem. Note: To use this option you need to first connect a 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB port on the back of the unit and have registered an account with a cellular operator.
- Page 39 Using the Setup Wizard The following cautionary message will appear each time you save your settings. Figure 4-10. Setup Wizard - WAN 3G PIN Code Warning An unauthenticated connection will display the message “Not dial yet” beneath the PIN code, as shown in the following example. Figure 4-11.
- Page 40 Initial Configuration • Dial Code: A dialled access code that connects the USB device to the service provider. • APN Service: The name that uniquely identifies the cellular operator, access point name (APN). • 3G Username: The username of the account registered with the service provider. •...
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Page 41: Pptp
Using the Setup Wizard • Budget Policy: Enable or disable the action “Drop Current Cellular connection” or “Disallow New Cellular connection” if over budget. - Trigger by Limit Budget: - By Time: Set the specified percentage of time limit. - By Data: Set the specified percentage of data limit. - Action if Over Budget: Send an e-mail alert at the specified interval in minutes. -
Page 42: L2Tp
Initial Configuration • PPTP Network Mode: Sets a PPTP network mode. (Default: DHCP) • IP Address: Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) • Subnet Mask: Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) •... -
Page 43: Bigpond
Using the Setup Wizard • L2TP Network Mode: Sets a L2TP network mode. (Default: DHCP) • IP Address: Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.) • Subnet Mask: Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.) •... -
Page 44: Wifi
Initial Configuration WiFi Enables a WAN connection to a normal remote AP over a wireless 802.11b/g/n connection. For this WAN setting, the wireless AP/Router operates as a Wi-Fi client to the remote AP. Figure 4-16. Setup Wizard - WAN WiFi •... - Page 45 • WLAN1 SSID / WLAN2 SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the VAP interface. (Default: “SMC” for WLAN1; “SMC1” for WLAN2; Range: 1-32 characters)
- Page 46 Initial Configuration WLAN1/WLAN2 Security — Sets the wireless security encryption key for the wireless network. Figure 4-18. Setup Wizard - WLAN1 Security Authentication Mode – Configures the authentication mode used by clients. See “Authentication Mode” on page 5-29 for more information. (WLAN1/WLAN2 Defaults: Open) Click Finish &...
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Page 47: Chapter 5: System Configuration
Chapter 5: System Configuration The wireless AP/Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). - Page 48 System Configuration The System Information page displays the System, Management IP, WAN, LAN, WLAN, and WDS settings. Figure 5-21. System Information (Router mode)
- Page 49 The information in this chapter is organized to reflect the structure of the web management screens for easy reference. The Configuration pages include the options in the table below. For details on configuration for each feature, see the corresponding page number. Note: The displayed pages and settings may differ depending on whether the unit is in Router or AP Mode.
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Page 50: Network Settings
System Configuration Table 5-1. Configuration Options Menu Description Mode Page Date/Time Configures NTP settings Both 5-57 Ping Test Performs a loopback test on a specified IP address Both 5-59 Management 5-60 Admin Enables remote administration and configures user accounts Both 5-60 for control of the unit Config... -
Page 51: Wan Setting
WAN Setting • Management IP Address – Specifies an IP address for management of the wireless AP/Router. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. (Default: 192.168.2.1.) • Subnet Mask – Indicates the local subnet mask. Select the desired mask from the drop down menu. -
Page 52: Common Settings
System Configuration Common Settings Common Settings are the same for each WAN settings. This section describes the common parameters. Figure 5-23. WAN Common Settings (Router Mode) WAN Ethernet Speed — Configures the WAN Ethernet connection speed. (Default: Auto-Negotiated) • Auto-Negotiated – Enables auto-negotiation. •... -
Page 53: Dhcp
WAN Setting to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. If you have one or more DNS servers located on the local network, type the IP addresses in the text fields provided. Otherwise, leave the addresses as all zeros (0.0.0.0). •... -
Page 54: Static Ip
System Configuration Static IP Configures the unit to use the same IP address each time it connects. Figure 5-25. WAN Settings for Static IP (Router mode) Static IP — Configures a static IP for the WAN port. • Static IP MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. -
Page 55: Pppoe
WAN Setting • WAN IP Alias – Adds more than one IP address to the network interface for multiple connectivity. - Enable: Enables the specified IP address. - Add: Specifies a WAN IP alias. - Change: Changes the already specified IP alias. - Delete: Deletes the IP alias. - Page 56 System Configuration • PPPoE MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold. Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1492 bytes) Note: Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the PPPoE service provider.
- Page 57 WAN Setting 3G technologies enable cellular network operators to offer users a wider range of more advanced services while achieving greater network capacity through improved spectral efficiency. Services include wide-area wireless voice telephony, video calls, and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment. To use the 3G option, you need to first connect a 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB port on the back of the unit and have registered an account with a cellular operator.
- Page 58 System Configuration - Manually: If the 3G start mode is set to “Manually”, then you can only connect to the 3G Internet service by pressing the 3G button on the wireless AP/Router or by using the web interface. Figure 5-28. Manually Start 3G •...
- Page 59 WAN Setting • Budget Control: You can set a monthly limit on time or the total data. For more details, please refer to the following table. • Budget Criterion: - By Time: Specify the amount of time (in hours) that can be used per month. - By Data: Specify how much Download/Upload data (in MBytes) can be transmitted per month.
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Page 60: Pptp
System Configuration PPTP Enable the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing virtual private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. Figure 5-29. WAN Settings for PPTP (Router mode) PPTP — Enable the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing virtual private networks. -
Page 61: L2Tp
WAN Setting • PPTP Username: Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port. (Default: PPTP_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters) • PPTP Password: Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port. (Default: PPTP_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters) • PPTP Server: Configures the IP address of the PPTP server interface. (Default: 0.0.0.0) L2TP Enable the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual private... - Page 62 System Configuration • Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the PPTP service provider. • L2TP Network Mode: Sets the L2TP IP address assignment to Static IP or DHCP. (Default: DHCP) • IP Address: Sets the static IP address as given by the L2TP service provider. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.) •...
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Page 63: Bigpond
WAN Setting Bigpond BigPond is an Australian Internet service provider, is a subsidiary of Telstra and owns a majority share of Internet access in Australia. Figure 5-31. WAN Settings for Bigpond (Router mode) Bigpond — Enables the settings of Telstra Bigpond network service in Australia. •... -
Page 64: Wi-Fi
System Configuration Wi-Fi Enables a WAN connection to a normal remote AP over a wireless 802.11b/g/n connection. For this WAN setting, the wireless AP/Router operates as a Wi-Fi client to the remote AP. Figure 5-32. WAN Settings for Wi-Fi (Router mode) Wireless Client —... -
Page 65: Lan Setting
LAN Setting LAN Setting The wireless AP/Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is compatible with your existing local network. -
Page 66: Qos Setting
System Configuration QoS Setting The QoS setting page is used to configure Quality of Service (QoS) for Traffic Prioritization and Bandwidth Management. Quality of Service (QoS) provides users the control over which type of outgoing data traffic is given priority by the router. The throughput rate of both the upload and download data passed through the wireless AP/Router can be throttled. - Page 67 LAN Setting • WAN Upload Bandwidth – Sets the maximum WAN upload bandwidth. (Default: 102400 kbps) • LAN Download Bandwidth – Sets the maximum LAN download bandwidth. (Default: 102400 kbps) Traffic Control QoS — The feature is applied when the applications use static ports to provide services.
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Page 68: Wireless Settings
System Configuration Wireless Settings The IEEE 802.11n interfaces include configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features. The wireless AP/Router can operate in five modes, mixed 802.11b/g/n, mixed 802.11b/g, 802.11b only, 802.11g only or 802.11n only. Also note that 802.11g is backward compatible with 802.11b, and 802.11n is backward compatible with both 802.11b/g at slower data transmit rates. -
Page 69: Basic Settings
Wireless Settings Choosing to reboot after making configuration changes triggers a countdown window that requires 60 seconds to complete. Figure 5-36. Implementing Changed Settings Basic Settings The Basic Setting page allows you to enable the wireless interface, select which radio mode to use, choose the transmit frequency and configure SSIDs. Click on "Wireless Settings,"... - Page 70 • WLAN1 SSID / WLAN2 SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the VAP interface. (Default: “SMC” for WLAN1; “SMC1” for WLAN2; Range: 1-32 characters) •...
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Page 71: Advanced Settings
Wireless Settings Advanced Settings The Advanced Setting page allows you to configure the more advanced radio settings, many of which are enabled by default. Click “Wireless Settings” followed by “Advanced Setting.” Figure 5-38. Advanced Radio Settings • b/g Protection – Enables a backward compatible protection system for 802.11b clients. - Page 72 System Configuration Note: Some 802.11n wireless clients may be capable of transmission rates of up to 600 Mbps, however the wireless AP/Router will only be able to connect to them at a maximum transmission rate of 300 Mbps. 802.11b/g packets are referred to as non-HT packets, being transmitted at lower throughput rates.
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Page 73: Wlan Security
Wireless Settings WLAN Security The wireless AP/Router’s wireless interface is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network. - Page 74 System Configuration Figure 5-39. WLAN1 Settings Figure 5-40. WLAN2 Settings 5-28...
- Page 75 Wireless Settings Security Settings — The security settings determine the authentication mode and enable WEP keys. • Authentication Mode – Configures the authentication mode used by clients. (WLAN1/WLAN2 Defaults: Open) - Open: Open-system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect the wireless AP/Router without verifying its identity.
- Page 76 System Configuration - WPA Enterprise or WPA2 Enterprise: The WPA Enterprise mode uses IEEE 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management. IEEE 802.1X access security uses Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP) and requires a configured RADIUS authentication server to be accessible in the enterprise network.
- Page 77 Wireless Settings - TKIP/AES: Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption. WPA/WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID interface. In mixed mode, the unicast encryption cipher (TKIP or AES-CCMP) is negotiated for each client. •...
- Page 78 System Configuration exchange and association. Pre-authentication support attaches a security flag to the packet header. (Default: Disabled) RADIUS Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service (RADIUS) is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS-aware devices on the network.
- Page 79 Wireless Settings WDS Settings The WLAN1 radio interface can be configured to operate in a mode that allows it to forward traffic directly to other access point units. To set up links between access point units, you must configure the Wireless Distribution System (WDS) forwarding table by specifying the wireless MAC address of all units to which you want to forward traffic.
- Page 80 System Configuration WDS Setting — Configures WDS related parameters. Up to four MAC addresses can be specified for each unit in the WDS network. WDS links may either be manually configured (Bridge and Repeater modes) or auto-discovered (Lazy mode). • WDS – Selects the WDS mode of WLAN1. (Default: Disabled) - Disabled: WDS is disabled.
- Page 81 Wireless Settings - AES: Uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) keys for encryption. Use of AES-CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2. Before implementing WPA2 in the network, be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2-compliant hardware. - TKIP/AES: Use both TKIP and AES keys for encryption. WPA2 defines a transitional mode of operation for networks moving from WPA security to WPA2.WPA2 Mixed Mode allows both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID interface.
- Page 82 System Configuration - Open: Enables the AP/Router to connect to a Wi-Fi network that does not require any authentication. In this mode the default encryption type is "None." - Shared: The shared-key approach uses Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) to verify client identity by distributing a shared key to clients before attempting authentication.
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Page 83: Mac Access Control Lists
Wireless Settings Standard keys are either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters; or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits. (Default: ASCII, no prese t value) • WPA/WPA2 Pre-Shared Key – This option is available only when Authentication Mode is set to WPA Personal, WPA2 Personal or WPA/WPA2 Personal. Enter a key as an easy-to-remember form of letters and numbers. - Page 84 System Configuration • Reset – Restores the previous MAC Access Policy configuration information. • Enable – Activates the MAC address into the ACL. • MAC Address – MAC Address to filter, specified in the form of 12 hexadecimal digits, “xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx”. •...
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Page 85: Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wps)
Wireless Settings Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is designed to ease installation and activation of security features in wireless networks. WPS has two basic modes of operation, Push-button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification Number (PIN). The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and provides more security. The WPS button on the wireless AP/Router can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to easily join the network. - Page 86 • WPS Status – Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic connecting to the wireless AP/Router. (Options: Start WSC Process; Idle; Default: Idle) • SSID – The service set identifier for WLAN1. (Default: SMC) • Auth Mode – The method of authentication used. (Default: Open) •...
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Page 87: Routing
Routing • Add Enrollee PIN Code – In Registrar mode enter the PIN Code for the WDS device that wants to join the network. • PIN Code of this AP – In Enrollee mode this displays the PIN Code for the wireless AP/Router. -
Page 88: Dynamic Route
System Configuration - Edit: Click "Edit" to highlight an entry in the static MAC list for changing its parameters. - Delete: Deletes a static route from the list. Dynamic Route The wireless AP/Router supports RIP 1 and RIP 2 dynamic routing protocol. Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is the most widely used method for dynamically maintaining routing tables. -
Page 89: Multicast Routing
Routing Multicast Routing Multicasting is used to support real-time applications such as videoconferencing or streaming audio. A multicast server does not have to establish a separate connection with each client. It merely broadcasts its service to the network, and any hosts that want to receive the multicast register with their local multicast router. -
Page 90: Firewall
System Configuration WAN Multicast Routing — IP addresses of upstream multicast routers on the WAN interface. You can add, edit, and delete IP addresses from the list. • IP Address – Specifies an IP address to route to. • Net Mask – Specifies a network mask. Firewall The wireless AP/Router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide... - Page 91 Firewall Figure 5-49. NAT (Router mode) NAT Setting — Enables NAT related settings. • Network Address Translation – Enables the forwarding of TCP/UDP packets through a NAT device. • IPSec Pass Through – Enables tunnelling encrypted Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) packets through a NAT device. •...
- Page 92 System Configuration • DMZ LAN IP – Specifies the IP address of the DMZ. • Non-standard FTP port – Enables routing of traffic through a non-standard FTP port. • Submit – Saves the current NAT configuration. • Reset – Restores the previous NAT configuration information. Virtual Server Mapping —...
- Page 93 Firewall - Add: Adds a newly configured port trigger to the list. - Edit: Click "Edit" to highlight a port trigger rule in the list for changing its parameters. - Delete: Deletes a port trigger rule from the list. Port Forward — Port forwarding (sometimes referred to as tunneling) is the act of forwarding a network port from one network node to another.
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Page 94: Packet Filtering
System Configuration Packet Filtering The wireless AP/Router provides extensive firewall protection through packet filtering. Packet filtering restricts connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defends against a wide array of common hacker attacks. Packet filtering allows the unit to permit, deny or proxy traffic through its ports. Figure 5-50. - Page 95 Firewall - Change: By selecting a packet filtering configuration from the table its parameters display in an editable form. Click "Change" to save parameters once you have updated them. - Add: Adds a newly configured packet filter that denies forwarding in to the local area network to the list.
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Page 96: Url Filter
System Configuration - Edit: Click "Edit" to highlight a preconfigured packet filtering rule for changing its parameters. - Delete: Deletes a packet filtering rule from the list. URL Filter By filtering inbound Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) the risk of compromising the network can be reduced. -
Page 97: Security Setting
Firewall Security Setting The Security Setting page enables intrusion detection (ID), a type of security management system for computers and networks. An ID system gathers and analyzes information from various areas within a computer or a network to identify possible security breaches, which include both intrusions (attacks from outside the organization) and misuse (attacks from within the organization). -
Page 98: Service Settings
System Configuration Service Settings DHCP The wireless AP/Router includes a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server that can assign temporary IP addresses to any attached host requesting the service. The unit can support up to 253 local clients. Addresses are assigned to clients from a common address pool configured on the unit. - Page 99 Service Settings • DHCP Static Map – Maps client MAC addresses to static IP addresses. This allows specified clients to always be assigned the same IP when they request settings. (Maximum 32 entries are allowed.) - MAC: The physical layer address used to uniquely identify the static IP address to be assigned to the specified client MAC address.
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Page 100: Upnp Setting
System Configuration UPnP Setting UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) provides inter-connectivity between devices supported by the same standard. UPnP is based on standard Internet protocols, such as TCP/IP, UDP, and HTTP. Click on “Network Settings” followed by “UPnP.” Figure 5-54. UPnP Setting (Router mode) UPnP Setting —... -
Page 101: Ddns Settings
Service Settings DDNS Settings Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie a specific domain name to the unit’s dynamically assigned IP address. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes. -
Page 102: System Log Settings
System Configuration System Log Settings The wireless AP/Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating wireless AP/Router and network problems. The System Log Settings page controls the type of logging message that the wireless AP/Router can send. -
Page 103: Date And Time Settings
Service Settings • Total Log Size – Indicates the amount of RAM or Flash memory available for logging messages. (Default: 10 Kbytes; Range: 10 or 20 Kbytes) • Remote Log – Enables remote storage of system logs on a Syslog server. (Default: Disabled) •... - Page 104 System Configuration • Daylight Saving – Enables daylight savings for summertime. Daylight Saving Time begins for most of the United States at 2:00 a.m. on the first Sunday of April. Time reverts to standard time at 2:00 a.m. on the last Sunday of October. In the U.S., each time zone switches at a different time.
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Page 105: Ping Test
Service Settings Ping Test The wireless AP/Router provides the function of “pinging” a specified IP address or URL to test for connectivity. Figure 5-59. Ping Test - success Figure 5-60. Ping Test - failure • PING Destination – The destination IP address to test. •... -
Page 106: Management Settings
System Configuration Management Settings The wireless AP/Router’s Management Settings menu provides the same configuration options in both Router and AP Mode. These settings allow you to change the operating mode, set the system time, configure a management access password, and upgrade the system software. Admin Accounts and Remote Administration Management access to the wireless AP/Router is controlled through different levels of user name and password. - Page 107 Management Settings Admin Accounts — Configures access levels, usernames and passwords. (Maximum 32 entries are allowed.) • Access Level – Configures the access privileges that the user has. - Admin: Grants administrator level access, no restrictions. - User: Grants user level access, some restrictions.
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Page 108: Config Settings
System Configuration Config Settings The Config Setting page allows you to save the wireless AP/Router’s current configuration or restore a previously saved configuration back to the device. Figure 5-62. Config Settings • Save – Saves the current configuration locally. • Restore – Restores a previously saved configuration from a specified file. •... -
Page 109: Firmware Upgrade
Status Information Firmware Upgrade You can update the wireless AP/Router firmware by using the Firmware Update facility. Figure 5-64. Firmware Upgrade Firmware Update — Allows you to upload new firmware manually by specifying a file path. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local computer by clicking Browse to search for the firmware to be used for the update. - Page 110 System Configuration • Model Name – The device name and model number. • Firmware Version – The version number of the current wireless AP/Router software. • Host Name – The web address assigned as an alias for the wireless AP/Router, enabling the device to be uniquely identified on the network.
- Page 111 Status Information • Gateway Address – The default gateway is the IP address of the router for the wireless AP/Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet • DNS 1 (Primary) / DNS 2 (Secondary) – The IP address of Domain Name Servers on the network.
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Page 112: Routing Table
• WLAN Mode – Displays the radio mode being used. • Frequency – The channel frequency being used by the radio. • WLAN1 SSID – The service set identifier for WLAN1. (Default: SMC) • WLAN1 MAC Address – The physical layer address for WLAN1. -
Page 113: Packet Statistics
Status Information • Flags – Possible flags include: U: route is up, H: target is a host, G: use gateway, C: cache entry, !: Reject route. • Metric – A number used to indicate the cost of the route so that the best route, among potentially multiple routes to the same destination, can be selected. -
Page 114: System Logs
System Configuration System Logs The wireless AP/Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating wireless AP/Router and network problems. The Events Log page displays the latest messages logged in chronological order, from the newest to the oldest. -
Page 115: G Access History
Status Information • Refresh – Refreshes the System Log display to display the most recent messages received. • Date Time – The date and time of receival of the system log message. • Facility Priority – The priority level of the system log message. •... - Page 116 System Configuration • When the time limit is over the budget. Figure 5-76. 3G Access History (over time budget limit) 5-70...
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Page 117: Appendix A: Troubleshooting
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. If wireless clients cannot access the network, check the following: • Be sure the access point and the wireless clients are configured with the same Service Set ID (SSID). •... - Page 118 Troubleshooting Diagnosing LED Indicators Troubleshooting Chart Symptom Action POWER LED is Off • The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the wireless AP/Router, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. WLAN LED is Off • The wireless AP/Router’s radio has been disabled through it’s web management interface.
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Page 119: Appendix B: Specifications
Appendix B: Specifications Operating Frequency 802.11g/n: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (ETSI, Japan) 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (Taiwan) 802.11b: 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (US, Canada) 2.4 ~ 2.4835 GHz (ETSI) 2.4 ~ 2.497 GHz (Japan) 2.412 ~ 2.462 GHz (Taiwan) Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps per channel... - Page 120 Specifications EN 55022B EN 55024 EN61000-3-2 EN61000-3-3 Radio Signal Certification FCC Part 15C 15.247, 15.207 (2.4 GHz) EN 300 328 EN 301 489-1 EN 301 489-17 Standards IEEE 802.11b/g IEEE 802.11n draft v2.0 Physical Size 21.0 x 16.5 x 4.0 cm (8.27 x 6.50 x 1.57 in) Weight 350 g (12.3 oz)
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Page 121: The Gnu General Public License
Appendix C: License Information This product includes copyrighted third-party software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other related free software licenses. The GPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. - Page 122 License Information We protect your rights with two steps: (1) copyright the software, and (2) offer you this license which gives you legal permission to copy, distribute and/or modify the software. Also, for each author's protection and ours, we want to make certain that everyone understands that there is no warranty for this free software.
- Page 123 The GNU General Public License a). You must cause the modified files to carry prominent notices stating that you changed the files and the date of any change. b). You must cause any work that you distribute or publish, that in whole or in part contains or is derived from the Program or any part thereof, to be licensed as a whole at no charge to all third parties under the terms of this License.
- Page 124 License Information c). Accompany it with the information you received as to the offer to distribute corresponding source code. (This alternative is allowed only for noncommercial distribution and only if you received the program in object code or executable form with such an offer, in accord with Subsection b above.) The source code for a work means the preferred form of the work for making modifications to it.
- Page 125 The GNU General Public License consequence you may not distribute the Program at all. For example, if a patent license would not permit royalty-free redistribution of the Program by all those who receive copies directly or indirectly through you, then the only way you could satisfy both it and this License would be to refrain entirely from distribution of the Program.
- Page 126 License Information NO WARRANTY BECAUSE THE PROGRAM IS LICENSED FREE OF CHARGE, THERE IS NO WARRANTY FOR THE PROGRAM, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW. EXCEPT WHEN OTHERWISE STATED IN WRITING THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND/OR OTHER PARTIES PROVIDE THE PROGRAM "AS IS"...
- Page 127 Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. Access Point An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
- Page 128 Glossary Encryption Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping. Ethernet A popular local area data communications network, which accepts transmission from computers and terminals. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) A TCP/IP protocol used for file transfer. Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the World Wide Web.
- Page 129 Glossary Open System A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point. Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (ODFM) OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers.
- Page 130 Glossary Virtual Access Point (VAP) Virtual AP technology multiplies the number of Access Points present within the RF footprint of a single physical access device. With Virtual AP technology, WLAN users within the device’s footprint can associate with what appears to be different access points and their associated network services.
- Page 131 Index AC power adapter host name 5-6, 5-64 ACL configuration 5-37 administrator accounts 5-61 administrator password 5-61 IEEE 802.11n administrator username 5-61 IEEE 802.1X 5-27, 5-32 Advanced Setting menu 5-25 IP address 4-5, 5-5, 5-19, 5-64 5-30, 5-35, 5-36 AP mode 2-1, 2-2 authentication mode 4-16, 5-29, 5-34,...
- Page 132 Index URLs 5-50 secondary DNS server 4-4, 5-7 software virtual server mapping 5-46 displaying version 5-56 static IP 4-5, 5-7 subnet mask 4-5, 5-5, 5-19, 5-64 WAN packet filter 5-48 system Information 5-63 WAN setting system log 5-68 WDS MAC list 5-35 WDS settings 5-33...
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