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CNET CNWR-811P User Manual

Multi-function wireless a/p router, wireless access point router w / printer sharing
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  • Page 1 Multi-Function Wireless A/P Router User’s Guide Model CNWR-811P Wireless Access Point Router W / Printer Sharing...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ....................1 CNWR-811P Features .......................1 Package Contents.......................3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................7 Requirements........................7 Procedure..........................7 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION ...................9 Overview..........................9 Configuration Program....................10 LAN Screen ........................12 WAN Configuration ......................14 Wireless Configuration....................17 WAN Status........................20 LAN/Device Status......................23 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...................25 Overview...........................25 TCP/IP Settings........................25...
  • Page 3 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.................59 Overview...........................59 General Problems......................59 Internet Access .........................59 Wireless Access ........................60 Printing ..........................61 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ..................64 CNWR-811P Wireless A/P Router .................64 PCMCIA Wireless Card....................65 Copyright  2001. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 P/N 9560DA0007 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Introduction Introduction Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the CNWR-811P's features and capa- bilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new CNWR-811P Multi-Function Wireless A/P Router. The CNWR-811P is a multi-function device providing the following services: •...

  • Page 5: Internet Access Features

    CNWR-811P User Guide Internet Access Features Shared Internet Access. • All users on the LAN can access the Internet through the CNWR-811P, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation). ADSL &...

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Introduction Security Features Configuration Data • . Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration. Access Control Features • . The LAN Administrator can limit Internet access by individ- ual workstations. Wireless LAN Security • .

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    CNWR-811P User Guide Physical Details Figure 2: CNWR-811P Multi-Function Wireless A/P Router LEDs Power On - power on Off - no power Status On - Error condition. (Red) Off - Normal operation Blinking - This LED blinks during start up. On - WAN connection is established.

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Printer Port Standard parallel printer port. If you wish to share a printer, connect it here. WAN port Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with (10BaseT) a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. DIP switches Refer to the following table..

  • Page 9: Dip Switches

    CNWR-811P User Guide DIP Switches DIP Switch Setting Description 1=off Normal Operation 2=off 1=off DHCP Server function disabled. 2=on 1=on Used to restore Default IP Address 2=off and clear Password (See below) 1=on Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the CNWR-811P's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Installation Installation Installation Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the CNWR-811P. Requirements • Ethernet LAN (10/100BaseTX) and the TCP/IP protocol. • For Internet Access, an ADSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with an ISP.

  • Page 11: Check The Leds

    CNWR-811P User Guide 3. Connect LAN Cable Connect a standard LAN cable from a 10BaseT or 100BaseTX Hub on your LAN to the “HUB” port on the CNWR-811P. 4. Connect WAN Cable Connect the ADSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the CNWR-811P. Use the cable supplied with your modem.

  • Page 12: Chapter 3 Configuration

    Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Chapter 3 Configuration Configuration Configuration Configuration This Chapter provides details of the configuration process. Overview This chapter describes the procedure for: • LAN setup • WAN port configuration for Internet Access • Wireless access point configuration PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration.

  • Page 13: Configuration Program

    CNWR-811P User Guide Configuration Program The CNWR-811P contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms. Preparation Before attempting to configure the CNWR-811P, please ensure that: •...
  • Page 14 Configuration Password If you have assigned a password to the CNWR-811P you will be prompted for the password, as shown below. Figure 5: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for this device, if one has been set. If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.

  • Page 15: Lan Screen

    CNWR-811P User Guide LAN Screen The LAN screen, like the example below, will be displayed when you first connect. Figure 6: LAN Screen LAN Configuration. For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory, and no changes will be required.

  • Page 16: Routing Table

    Configuration DISABLED, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured. See Chapter 5 for further details. Start IP Ad- The IP Start Address and IP Finish Address fields set the values used by dress the DHCP server. Finish IP This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported. Address (Maximum 253.) DNS (Domain Name Server)

  • Page 17: Wan Configuration

    CNWR-811P User Guide WAN Configuration To configure the WAN port: • Select WAN from the menu. • Select the appropriate connection type (Direct Connection or PPPoE) on the screen below, then Click the “Configure” button. Figure 7: WAN Screen Tip: If your connection documentation does not refer to PPPoE, select Direct Connection.
  • Page 18 Configuration Hardware Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address. Provide this (MAC) value to your ISP if requested. If you did not provide this value when Address first connected, there is no need to provide it now. IP Address Dynamic Leave this enabled if you want your ISP to allocate an IP Address to the IP Address...
  • Page 19 CNWR-811P User Guide WAN - PPPoE Figure 9: WAN Port - PPPoE Data – WAN (PPPoE) Account Account/User The name of the Internet account provided by your ISP. Name Password Enter the password for the above account. Re-enter the password in the &...

  • Page 20: Wireless Configuration

    Configuration Wireless Configuration The CNWR-811P settings must match the other Wireless stations. An example Wireless screen is shown below. Figure 10: Wireless Screen Data – Wireless Screen Configuration Regulatory It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory Domain domain.
  • Page 21 CNWR-811P User Guide Channel No. Select the value you wish to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experi- ence lost connections and/or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best. WEP Data Privacy If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
  • Page 22 Configuration • Use this field to add a new station to the list. Just enter its address New station here, and click the "Add" button. Address • Use the software supplied with your Wireless unit to determine its address. The address consists of 12 letters (A..F) and digits (0..9) like this example: 10F810A81091 The address may be shown with separators ( : or - ) between each...

  • Page 23: Wan Status

    CNWR-811P User Guide WAN Status Clicking WAN Status on the menu bar will take you to the WAN Status screen. The screen shown will depend on whether you are using a Direct Connection or PPPoE. WAN Status – Direct Connection Figure 11: WAN Status –...

  • Page 24: Status Data

    Configuration WAN Status – PPPoE Figure 12: WAN Status – PPPoE Status Data WAN Status Physical Address The "Hardware" address of this device, as seen by other devices on the WAN. IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by devices on the WAN. (This device has 2 IP Addresses;...

  • Page 25: Connection Log Messages

    CNWR-811P User Guide Refresh Contact this device and update the Log data. Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect on De- Demand mand" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical Preparing line for connection attempt.

  • Page 26: Lan/Device Status

    Configuration LAN/Device Status The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below. Figure 13: Status Screen Data – LAN/Device Status Device Firmware Version Version of the firmware (embedded software, including this program) which is currently installed. Hardware ID The hardware ID of this device, used by the manufacturer.
  • Page 27 CNWR-811P User Guide Status Possible Status values are "Leased" (the IP Address is allocated to the device shown) or "Reserved" (the IP Address is not available). Note: The DHCP table will be empty unless the DHCP Server function is being used. If not empty, this table lists the devices on the LAN which have been allocated IP Addresses by the DHCP server function.

  • Page 28: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Chapter 4 PC Configur PC Configura a a a tion tion PC Configur PC Configur tion tion This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may to be configured: •...

  • Page 29: Using Dhcp

    CNWR-811P User Guide Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the CNWR-811P. Using “Specify an IP Address”...
  • Page 30 PC Configuration Figure 17: DNS Tab (Win 95/98) If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Adminis- trator must re-configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 6 - Routing for details.

  • Page 31: Internet Access Configuration

    CNWR-811P User Guide Internet Access Configuration If you are using the CNWR-811P 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 32: Printing Setup

    PC Configuration Printing Setup The CNWR-811P provides printing support for 2 methods of printing from Windows: • Print Port Driver. After installing the Print Port Driver, Windows users can print directly to the CNWR-811P. Print jobs are spooled (queued) on each PC. The supplied Print Port Driver supports Windows 95/98, Windows ME, Windows NT4.0, and Windows 2000.

  • Page 33: Port Options

    CNWR-811P User Guide If you see the following error message, either install Internet Explorer 4 or later, or follow the procedure in the "Trouble Shooting - Printing" section of Appendix A. A pop-up message will inform you if the port has been created successfully, and then the Windows Add Printer wizard will start.
  • Page 34 PC Configuration Figure 19: Print Port Configuration Items shown on this screen are as follows: Port If desired, click Browse to select a different device. (The Select Device Port button is provided to allow this software to work with multi-port models.) The Port Name is shown in the Printer's Properties.
  • Page 35 CNWR-811P User Guide LPD/LPR Printing LPD/LPR printing can be used with Windows NT 4.0 Server or Windows 2000. No software needs to be installed. Windows NT 4.0 Server Configuration To use LPD printing, Microsoft TCP/IP Printing must be installed and enabled. This can be checked using Start-Settings-Control Panel-Network - Services.

  • Page 36: Windows 2000 Server Configuration

    PC Configuration Windows 2000 Server Configuration The LPD/LPR Port is not enabled by default. To enable it, use this procedure: In Control Panel, select Add/Remove Programs, then Windows Components. Select Other Network File and Print Services, then click the Details button. Figure 20: Adding LPD/LPR Port (Win 2000) Enable Print Services for Unix, and click OK.

  • Page 37: Client Pc Setup For Lpd/Lpr Printing

    CNWR-811P User Guide Figure 21: Windows 2000: Select Port In the Dialog requesting Name of Address of server providing lpd, enter the IP address of the CNWR-811P. For Name of printer or print queue on that server, enter L1. Click OK, and then Next, and continue the Wizard. At the Select Sharing screen, select the Radio Button for Share As, and enter the shared printer name.

  • Page 38: Macintosh Configuration

    PC Configuration Macintosh Configuration The CNWR-811P currently does not support printing from the Macintosh, but you can access the Internet via the CNWR-811P. The procedure is as follows. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu.

  • Page 39: Chapter 5 Dhcp

    Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 Chapter 5 DHCP DHCP DHCP DHCP This Chapter covers the use of DHCP, using either an existing DHCP Server or the CNWR-811P's DHCP Server function. Overview If your LAN does not use DHCP, and you do not wish to use DHCP, you can ignore this chapter.

  • Page 40: Using Another Dhcp Server

    DHCP Using another DHCP Server You can only use one (1) DHCP Server. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the CNWR-811P’s, the following procedure is required. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the CNWR-811P. This setting is on the LAN screen. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the CNWR-811P’s IP Address as the Default Gateway.

  • Page 41: Chapter 6 Routing

    Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Chapter 6 Routing Routing Routing Routing This Chapter explains the Routing features of the CNWR-811P. Overview While the CNWR-811P includes a standard (static) routing table, this feature can be completely ignored if you do not have a router in your LAN. If you DO have a router, it is necessary to configure BOTH the Router and the Routing table in the CNWR-811P correctly, as described in the following sections.

  • Page 42: Router Configuration

    Routing Routing Table Data An entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached. The data in the Routing Table is as follows. Destination The network address of the remote LAN segment. IP Address For standard class "C"...

  • Page 43: Routing Example

    CNWR-811P User Guide Routing Example Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.0.100) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.0.xx) Wireless Router B Router (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) (192.168.0.1) Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 23: Routing Example For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the required entries would be as follows.
  • Page 44 Routing For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (CNWR-811P's IP Address) 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 (CNWR-811P's local router)

  • Page 45: Chapter 7 Options

    Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Options Options Options Options This Chapter details the options available on the CNWR-811P's "Options" screen. Overview An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 24: Options Screen Password Once a password is entered, it is required in order to change the device configuration. Pass- words are case sensitive and can be up to 8 alphanumeric characters (no spaces or punctuation).

  • Page 46: Nat (Network Address Translation)

    Options NAT (Network Address Translation) NAT allows PCs on your LAN to share a single external (Internet) IP Address. This IP Address is supplied by your ISP. Use the following to determine whether or nor you need NAT. • For Internet access, NAT must be left On unless all PCs on your LAN have valid external IP Addresses.

  • Page 47: Chapter 8 Advanced Internet

    Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Chapter 8 Advanced Inte Advanced Inter r r r net Advanced Inte Advanced Inte This Chapter explains how to use the CNWR-811P's "Advanced Internet" features. Overview For situations where the CNWR-811P is being used to provide shared Internet access, the following advanced features are provided.

  • Page 48: Special Internet Applications

    Advanced Internet Special Internet Applications This feature is only required if you wish to use Internet applications which require 2-way communication, multiple connections, or combined TCP/UDP connections. Examples of such applications are Internet Videoconferencing, Telephony, Games Servers, and other special-purpose Servers. Generally, you will become aware of the need for this feature when an Internet application is unable to function correctly.
  • Page 49 CNWR-811P User Guide • To Enable a defined Application - Select it from the drop-down list - Click "Get Data" - Check the Enable checkbox - Click "Update" • To Disable a defined Application - As above, but uncheck the Enable checkbox. •...

  • Page 50: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Internet 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 51: Virtual Server Configuration

    CNWR-811P User Guide Types of Virtual Servers The CNWR-811P supports two (2) types of Virtual Servers: • Pre-defined - Standard server types. The only data required is the IP Address of the server on your LAN. • User-defined - Non-standard servers. You must provide additional information about the server.
  • Page 52 Advanced Internet Type Select the type of Server you wish to use. Enable Check to enable this Server. • Enter the IP Address of a PC on your LAN. LAN IP Address • You must install and configure the appropriate Server software on the PC entered here.
  • Page 53 CNWR-811P User Guide • To Modify (Edit) a defined Server - Select it from the drop-down list, - Click "Get Data" - Make any desired changes. Note that you can "Enable" and "Disable" a Server using this process. - Click "Update" •...

  • Page 54: Dmz

    Advanced Internet Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the WAN Port IP Address (the IP Address allocated to this device by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
  • Page 55 CNWR-811P User Guide Data Enable Enable DMZ Use this to Enable or Disable the DMZ feature. The DMZ feature Feature should be disabled when not required. LAN IP Address LAN IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC on your LAN which will become the "DMZ"...

  • Page 56: Chapter 9 Access Control

    Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Access Control Access Control Access Control Access Control This Chapter explains how to configure and use the CNWR-811P's "Access Control" feature. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual PCs. The process uses "Packet Filtering"...

  • Page 57: Security Groups

    CNWR-811P User Guide Security Groups The Security Groups screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 31: Security Groups Screen Note that the Security groups are pre-named "Everyone", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3", and "Group 4".
  • Page 58 Access Control Data The following data is required. Access Rights: Internet Access for this Group No restrictions No packets are blocked. Use this to create an "Unlimited Access" group, or to temporarily remove restrictions. Block all Access Group members cannot access the Internet at all. Use this to create the most restrictive group.

  • Page 59: Pcs

    CNWR-811P User Guide The PCs screen is reached from the Access Control link on the navigation bar. An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: PCs Screen Note that the drop-down box lists all PCs previously entered. If none have been entered, this box will be empty.

  • Page 60: Filters

    Access Control Data PC Name Enter a name to identify this PC. Network Adapter Hardware address for this PC. You can use the Windows "Winipcfg" Address program or your LAN management program to find this address. Reserve entry in Check this if you wish to reserve an IP address for this PC. This is DHCP Table useful if you have to provide the IP Address for other programs or users.
  • Page 61 CNWR-811P User Guide Data TCP Packets Define the packets you wish to be filtered out, by entering the following data. TCP Filters Name Enter a descriptive name for this entry. Port No. Enter an integer representing the Port Number for this type of packet. This information can normally be provided by the service provider.

  • Page 62: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Appendix A Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the CNWR- 811P and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the CNWR- 811P still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 63: Wireless Access

    CNWR-811P 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. •...

  • Page 64: Printing

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Printing Problem 1: When I tried to install the Printing software for Peer-to-Peer printing, I received an error message and the installation was aborted.. Solution 1: This may be caused by an existing installation of the printer port software. Before attempting another installation: •...
  • Page 65 CNWR-811P User Guide Click the Add Port button. On the resulting screen, select Other, then Shared Port, as the port to add, as shown below. Click OK to see the Print Port Configuration screen, as shown below.
  • Page 66 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Click the Browse Device button, select the desired Internet Broadband Gateway, and click OK. 10. Click OK to return to the Printers folders, and right-click on the Printer. Ensure that the Work off-line option is NOT checked. The Printer should no longer be grayed out, and is ready for use.

  • Page 67: Appendix B Specifications

    Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Appendix B Specific Specifica a a a tions tions Specific Specific tions tions CNWR-811P Wireless A/P Router Model No.: CNWR-811P Dimensions 240mm(W) * 120mm(D) * 35mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10°...

  • Page 68: Pcmcia Wireless Card

    Appendix B - Specifications PCMCIA Wireless Card Interface PCMCIA 68pin, 16bit data Standards IEEE802.11b WLAN, PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA 4.2 Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz ( Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities. Data Rate 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps Coverage Area Closed Space : 25m @11Mbps, 100m @5.5Mbps or lower Power...

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