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AirLive WN-200R User Manual

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  • Page 1 WN-200R Wireless b/g/n 150M Broadband Router User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 BEFORE YOU USE THIS PRODUCT This AirLive product has been designed with safety in mind. However, if not used properly electrical products can cause fires which may lead to serious body injury. To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the following.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    QoS ....................................63 CHAPTER 7 : ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION........................65 Overview..................................65 PC Database ................................65 Config File .................................. 68 Logs ..................................... 69 E-Mail ..................................71 Diagnostics.................................. 73 Remote Administration ............................. 74 Routing..................................75 Upgrade Firmware ..............................78 AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 4 11.1 Multi-Function Wireless Router..........................90 11.2 Wireless Interface ..............................90 11.3 Regulatory Approvals ............................... 90 Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 2.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 : Introduction

    URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. • Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 6 • Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    On - Connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Off - No connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem. Flashing (Amber) - Problem occurred while trying to connect to the ADSL/Broadband Modem. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan- (10/100BaseT) dard LAN cable. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. LAN connec- tions AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 : Installation

    DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a differ- ent one may cause hardware damage. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 10 The Wireless LED should be ON if Wireless PC is connected. • The WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected. • The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON. For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 : Setup

    The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape 7.1 or later. • Mozilla 1.6 or later AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 12: Setup Wizard

    You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 13: Home Screen

    3.4 Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 14: Lan Screen

    The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") Subnet Mask networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the Wireless Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment). AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Mode Screen

    This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings. 3.6 Mode Screen Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Access Point mode. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 16: Wireless Options

    To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 17 Access Point. If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to Isolation within see each other. SSID The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Security Set- Disabled. ting AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 18 LAN. In order to make the WDS working successfully, the access point must use the same channel, SSID, as well as the wireless encryption method. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Wireless Mode

    If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to Isolation within see each other. SSID Configure SSID Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view or change the settings. See the following section for details. 1/2 Button AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 20 WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac- cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: Bridge- Point to Point AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 21 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. If this option is selected: Bridge – Point To Multi-point Wireless Mode AP1-AP4 Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect wireless Bridge mode. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 22 This is also called the "Network Name". • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 23 This is also called the "Network Name". • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 24: Wireless Security

    WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP. • WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Ad- vanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 25 A~F). Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only. You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 26 The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Encryption The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same encryption method. WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 11: WPA2-PSK AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Trusted Wireless Stations

    Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled. To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 28 5. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Address" field, and the Add button will change to Up- date. 6. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required. 7. Click Update to save your changes. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Password Screen

    Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. New password Verify pass- Re-enter the new password here. word You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. Figure 15: Password Dialog AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 30 • The "User Name" is always admin • Enter the password for the Wireless Router, as set on the Password screen above. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4 : Pc Configuration

    The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP. If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re- configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - Ad- vanced Setup for details. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 32 Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 33 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 34 Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - DNS AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 35 To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 36 IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.) • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 37 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 38 IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 39 Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows Vista) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows Vista) AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 40 If your PC is already configured for a fixed (specified) IP address, no changes are required. (The Administrator should configure the Wireless Access Point with a fixed IP address from the same address range used on the PCs.) AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.) • Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete. • Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Router" location. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 42: Macintosh Clients

    Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc) Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode. This must match the value used on the Wireless Router. SSID (ESSID) Note! The SSID is case sensitive. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Wireless Configuration On Windows Xp

    Figure 27 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 44 Enter the WEP key, as set on the Wireless Router, in the Network Key field. • Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field. • Disable the checkbox Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 45 • For Data Encryption, select WEP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless Router. (Win- dows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 46 Click OK to save and close this dialog. • This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 32: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 47 Figure 33: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below. Figure 34: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 48 Click OK to save and close this dialog. • This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 36: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 49 In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure: 1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below. Figure 38: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 50 Click OK to save and exit. 4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 40: Preferred Networks 5. Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
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  • Page 52: Chapter 5 : Operation And Status

    However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details. 5.2 Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 41: Status Screen AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 53 The version of the current firmware installed. Current Time It displays the current time of the system. Buttons Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed Connection Details description of the current connection. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 54: Connection Status - Pppoe

    If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Close this window. Close 5.4 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Connection Status - L2Tp

    If connected to your ISP, terminate the connection. 5.5 Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 44: L2TP Status Screen AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 56: Connection Details - Dynamic Ip Address

    The IP address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. DNS Server The IP address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. DHCP Server The IP address of your ISP's DHCP Server. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 57: Connection Details - Fixed Ip Address

    The Subnet Mask associated with the IP Address above. Subnet Mask Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. DNS Server The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 58: Chapter 6 : Advanced Features

    If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must enter IP address of the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 59 To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you String want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button. Filter strings should be as specific as possible. Otherwise, you may block access to many more sites than intended. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 60: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required. DNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. Service Provider Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 61: Options

    Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security. MTU Size Enter a value between 600 and 1500. Note: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Schedule

    Time to Live 255. 6.5 Schedule This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 51: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Each day of the week can be scheduled independently. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Port Trigger

    You can then define your Port Trigger. You will need detailed information about the application; this is normally avail- able from the supplier of the application. Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the client (PC) viewpoint AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 64 Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Single Port Forwarding

    LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device. Figure 53: Single Port Forwarding Screen AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 66: Port Range Forwarding

    Figure 54: Port Range Forwarding Screen Data - Port Range Forwarding Screen Port Range Forwarding Enter the desired application type. Application Start Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Qos

    There are 2 options: Type • Rate Control - The QoS will be managed by the size of the bandwidth. • Priority - The QoS will be managed by the priority. Enter the desired value of the bandwidth. Bandwidth AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 68 Direct: Select Upstream or Downstream as required. Summary The general Information of this Application or IP Address. Priority The Name of this Application or IP Address. Name The general Information of this Application or IP Address. Information AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Chapter 7 : Advanced Administration

    However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 70 This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) Known PCs type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Button Update the data on screen. Refresh Click this to view the advanced "PC Database" screen. Advanced AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 71 The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. PC Properties If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if Name this matches the PC's "hostname". AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 72: Config File

    You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 73: Logs

    Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-Mail screen to configure this feature. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 74 • Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes new messages easier to read. • Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only functional if the E-mail screen has been configured. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 75: E-Mail

    If your Syslog server has a fixed IP address, select this Server option, and enter the IP address of your Syslog server. 7.5 E-Mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 76 User Name required to login to your SMTP Server. Password If you have enabled "My SMTP Mail Server requires authenti- cation" above, enter the password required to login to your SMTP Server. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 77: Diagnostics

    7.6 Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network prob- lems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 61: Network Diagnostics Screen AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 78: Remote Administration

    If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 62: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. Management (To connect, see below). AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Routing

    • In the console tree, select Routing and Remote Access, [server name], IP Routing, RIP • In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for RIP version 2, and then click "Proper- ties". AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 80 "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data Edit shown in the table area on screen. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 81 Figure 64: Routing Example For the Wireless Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Wireless Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 82: Upgrade Firmware

    3. Click the Upload button to commence the firmware upgrade. The Wireless Router is unavailable during the up- grade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the Wire- less Router will be lost. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 83 AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 84: Chapter 8 : Access Point Mode

    3. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the current password, as set on the password screen. (The password is the same regardless of the mode.) 8.3 Home Screen If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Mode Screen

    Upgrade FW - this screen is the same as in Router mode. 8.4 Mode Screen This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired. Figure 67: Mode Screen Data - Mode Screen Device This field displays the current name of this device. Name AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 86: Operation

    Wireless clients can connect to the Access Point if they have the correct SSID and security, but they must obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server on your LAN. 8.6 Status Screen In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 87 The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection. The version of the current firmware installed. Firmware Version Current Time It displays the current time of the system. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 88 Buttons Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Chapter 9 : Troubleshooting

    For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Fire- wall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic. You can also use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 90: Wireless Access

    • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only pos- sible when close to the Wireless Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Chapter 10 : About Wireless Lans

    If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 92: Wep

    AES. 10.7 WPA-802.1x WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication accord- ing to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Wireless Lan Configuration

    If Wireless security remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have wireless security disabled. • If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless ADLS Router. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

  • Page 94: Chapter 11 : Specifications

    CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, OFDM Data Rate Up to 150 Mbps (802.11n Draft) Security WEP 64/128Bit, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-802.1x, MAC address filtering, WPS button support Antenna power 1.8dBi Antenna type Internal fixed x 2 11.3 Regulatory Approvals AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...
  • Page 95 AS/NZS CISPR 22 Class B CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. AirLive WN-200R User’s Manual...

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