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Summary of Contents for Bountiful WiFi Router
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Page 1: User Manual
Bountiful WiFi User Manual http://www.BountifulWiFi.com... - Page 3 © 2006 by Bountiful WiFi All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America Published by Bountiful WiFi 707 W. 700 S. Suite 202A Woods Cross, UT 84087 info@BountifulWiFi.com Tel: 801-296-5970 Fax: 801-294-9965 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
FEATURES .......................6 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS ................7 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS.............7 2 OVERVIEW ................9 NETWORK TERMINOLOGY................10 NETWORK CONFIGURATION ...............11 ROUTER LIGHTS, SWITCHES AND PORTS ..........12 3 QUICK START GUIDE ............15 INTRODUCTION .....................16 GATHER NETWORK INFORMATION ............16 CONNECT ROUTER FOR CONFIGURATION..........17 CONFIGURE ROUTER...................17 CONNECT ROUTER FOR OPERATION............19... - Page 5 Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 WIRELESS SECURITY...................40 CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...............41 6 GLOSSARY ................. 43 GLOSSARY.....................44 7 AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS ..........47 FCC CERTIFICATION..................48...
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Page 6: Welcome
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Page 7: Introduction
Welcome – Introduction 1.1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Bountiful Wifi Router. The Router offers Wifi coverage with twice as much range as competing products by providing the strongest signal over the largest area for reliable wireless networking in difficult environments. -
Page 8: Contact Information
Commercial firewall software configuration Contact a system administrator, networking professional or manufacturer for the equipment requiring support. We welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have regarding Bountiful WiFi products or this manual. Please send comments to support@bountifulwifi.com. 1.4.4 CONTACT INFORMATION... -
Page 9: Features
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Welcome – Features 1.5 Features 2.4GHz WLAN radio compliance • IEEE Std 802.11g-2003 • IEEE Std 802.11b-1999 • WLAN security options WEP 64 or 128-bit key • WEP 802.1x/RADIUS authentication • WPA 802.1x/RADIUS authentication & key management •... -
Page 10: General Specifications
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Welcome – General Specifications 1.6 General Specifications Standards • IEEE Std 802.11g-2003 IEEE802.3x • IEEE Std 802.11b-1999 IEEE802.1x • IEEE 802.3 WPA version II • IEEE 802.3u • Number of channels 11 Ch (2.412-2.462GHz) USA •... -
Page 12: Overview
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Page 13: Network Terminology
Each computer on an IP network must know the address of two DNS servers (primary and secondary) so they can lookup addresses for domain names. • BWifi – Bountiful Wifi Router which can be configured to have the functionality of an Access Point, Router and/or Switch/Hub. -
Page 14: Network Configuration
Overview – Network configuration 2.2 Network configuration The Bountiful Wifi Router functions as either a router or as an access point. A router connects LAN computers to the WAN. An access point connects WLAN computers to the LAN. Compare the existing network (without the BWiFi device) to the following diagram to identify which configuration to use for the BWifi in the network. -
Page 15: Router Lights, Switches And Ports
Gateway is receiving power and fully operational. • System Status – The System Status light is solid green when the Router is operating normally and the wireless network is enabled. When the System Status light is flashing, the Gateway is initializing. - Page 16 • Reset – Depressing the reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Router (similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Router’s power cord). To restore the Gateway’s factory default settings, depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 30 seconds (until the System Status light turns off).
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Page 18: Quick Start Guide
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Page 19: Introduction
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Quick Start Guide – Introduction 3.1 Introduction This Quick Start Guide will help you set up a simple wireless network. These basic instructions are for setting up a wireless connection with no security enabled; troubleshooting tip 5 explains how to enable security. -
Page 20: Connect Router For Configuration
Switch/Hub – Device that provides a common connection point for network cables. Gateway – Device that combines the functionality of Modem/Router and sometimes Switch/Hub into one device. BWifi – Bountiful Wifi Router which can be configured to have the functionality of an Access Point, Router and/or Switch/Hub, see section 2.2. - Page 21 Open a web browser, i.e. FireFox or Internet Explorer. In the address bar type http://192.168.0.1; press Enter on the keyboard. Log in to the Router by leaving the User Name field blank and entering 5up in the Password field. The “Status” screen appears; select the “General” tab.
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Page 22: Connect Router For Operation
D : Modem → Router/Switch/Hub → BWifi → PC(s) Note: In scenario A the Modem should be connected to the WAN port of the BWifi Router. In all other scenarios, connect to a LAN port on the BWifi Router. Any wired PC’s can be connected to LAN ports 1 –... -
Page 23: Testing Connection
Install network adapters in each of the PC’s that will be connecting wirelessly. Follow the directions for the particular wireless adapter that you are installing. The Bountiful Wifi Router will communicate with any combination of wireless PCMCIA adapters, USB adapters or PCI adapters in the client PC’s. -
Page 24: Configuration
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Page 25: Quick Setup
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Quick Setup [Screen shots of each item will be included under the appropriate heading.] 4.1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup option guides the user through subsections of the advanced configuration pages. All of the options available during the Quick Setup are also found on the General and Wireless tabs in the advanced configuration pages. -
Page 26: General
None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button at the bottom of this page is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted. Some of the parameters below are discussed in the context of either access point or router configuration (see chapter 2). -
Page 27: Static Ip Address
ISP if required. Required for static configuration. 4.3.5 GATEWAY Manually configure Gateway address. This is the address of the router or gateway the network accesses to connect to the internet. This information is typically provided by ISP if required. Required for static configuration. -
Page 28: General - Local Connection (Lan)
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – General – Local Connection (LAN) 4.3.10 DOMAIN NAME The unique name used to identify the local network, e.g. “thecompany.com”. Used in conjunction with the Host Name to uniquely identify a device on the network, e.g. bwifi.thecompany.com can be used to access BWifi configuration pages from the WAN without typing the IP address directly. -
Page 29: General - Miscellaneous
Enables administration via telnet. Command line interface not documented at this time. Use only when directed by technical support. 4.5.2 REMOTE WEB ADMIN Enables router administration through the WAN port over the internet. This functionality could open the device and/or the network to malicious intrusion. Disable unless absolutely required. 4.5.3 WEB ADMIN PORT TCP Port number to be used by the internal web server for Remote Web Administration. -
Page 30: Wireless - Wireless Settings
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Wireless Settings 4.5.4 ADMIN PASSWORD Change the password used to access the BWifi configuration pages. Default is “5up”. 4.5.5 ADMIN PASSWORD (VERIFY) Enter the same password a second time to change the password used to access the BWifi configuration pages. -
Page 31: Transmit Power
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Wireless Settings 4.6.3 WIRELESS SSID Wireless network SSID, or name of the wireless network. 4.6.4 CHANNEL Set wireless network channel to 1 or 6 or 11. Other channels potentially overlap in multi AP environment. -
Page 32: Wireless - Authentication
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Authentication 4.7 Wireless – Authentication 4.7.1 WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION Wireless Authentication method. Open and shared-key systems allow either WEP (low-grade) or no encryption. For smaller wireless networks without a RADIUS server, select WPA1 or WPA2 with a Private Shared Key (PSK). -
Page 33: Radius Server
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Authentication For WPA: Private Shared Key ASCII/Hex entry does not apply to WPA PSKs. For open system/shared key selection – a 5 character/byte key = 64 bit encryption – a 13 character/byte key = 128 bit encryption. -
Page 34: Wireless - Advanced Settings
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Advanced Settings 4.8 Wireless – Advanced Settings 4.8.1 WIRELESS ACCESS Press this button to launch the Access Control dialog box. Scroll to the bottom of the dialog box and press submit to save any changes. -
Page 35: Vlan Support
Enable this option to prevents wireless computers on the network from communicating with each other. It is recommended that this option be enabled for WiFi hot-spots. The router creates a virtual LAN (VLAN) for each wireless user and does not allow users to ‘see’ each other on the network. - Page 36 Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Wireless – Advanced Settings 4.8.11 SUBMIT BUTTON None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted.
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Page 37: Applications
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Applications 4.9 Applications None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button at the bottom of this page is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted. 4.9.1 APPLICATIONS –... -
Page 38: Status
The Status pages show detailed information about the firmware version and current configuration. 4.11 Status – Status 4.11.1 FIRMWARE VERSION: Version of firmware currently loaded into Bountiful WiFi device. 4.11.2 HOST NAME Value of the host name saved in the current configuration. Configure on General – Internet Connection tab. -
Page 39: Status - Internet Connection
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Configuration Pages – Status – Internet Connection 4.12 Status – Internet Connection 4.12.1 CONNECTION TYPE WAN connection type setting options: DHCP (automatic configuration) or Static (Manual configuration). When the device is used as an access point with no network cable attached to the WAN port, the Connection Type may display: “DHCP –... -
Page 40: Status - Local Connection
4.13.2 DHCP SERVER Status of the DHCP server in the BWiFi device. When BWiFi is used as an access point, DHCP server is disabled, when used as a router, DHCP server is enabled. 4.14 Status – Wireless 4.14.1 WIRELESS NETWORK: ENABLED Click View Wireless Clients button to display a list of the network devices that currently have a wireless connection to BWifi. -
Page 41: Status - Upload Firmware
Press the Upload button and wait for the BWiFi device to transfer the file • Press the Reboot Router button when the upload is complete for the new firmware to take effect. Warning: Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the upload process. Doing so... -
Page 42: Trouble Shooting
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Page 43: Cable Check
5.3 SSID Check The SSID must be the same on all wireless adapters and on the Router. The SSID is “bwifi” by default. If you choose to change the SSID on Router, be sure to change it to the identical word or phrase on the wireless adapters. -
Page 44: Contact Technical Support
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Trouble Shooting – Contact Technical Support 2. Leave user name blank, enter 5up for the password. Once in the router’s setup page, select the Wireless tab. If all the PC’s with wireless adapters are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 then choose Wireless Authentication: WPA PSK to enable robust WPA encryption. -
Page 46: Glossary
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Page 47: Glossary
Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Glossary – Glossary 6.1 Glossary An extremely strong encryption standard that’s just starting to become available. AES stands for Advanced Encryption System. DHCP A protocol by which a server automatically assigns IP addresses to clients so users doesn’t have to configure them manually. - Page 48 IP addresses and MAC addresses for data flowing between your local network and the Internet. Many people use the term interchangeably with “gateway.” You must enter the IP address of your router when configuring network settings manually. SSID Service Set Identifier, a set of characters that give a unique name to a WLAN.
- Page 49 Bountiful WiFi User Manual – v1.0.0.050103 Glossary – Glossary an intranet. Its main advantage is that it avoids the usual phone service tolls. A few companies are offering cordless VoIP phones that work on Wi-Fi networks. A method of creating an encrypted tunnel through which all traffic passes, preventing anyone from...
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Page 50: Agency Certifications
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Page 51: Fcc Certification
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Bountiful WiFi, llc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...