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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION... 3 Wireless Router Features... 3 Package Contents... 5 Physical Details... 7 INSTALLATION ... 9 Requirements... 9 Procedure ... 9 SETUP ... 11 Overview... 11 Configuration Program ... 12 Setup Wizard ... 14 Configuration via Web... 19 PC CONFIGURATION... 35 Overview...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies’ Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: Shared Broadband Internet Access...

  • Page 4: Advanced Internet Functions

    Advanced Internet Functions Communication Applications. tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. Special Internet Applications. tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and open ports for whatever your application may be is supported.

  • Page 5: Configuration And Management

    LANs containing one or more segments are The Wireless-G Router can be managed from any PC You can use the Wireless-G Router to perform a Ping or . WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)
  • Page 6 If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immedi- ately.

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available;...

  • Page 8: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your LAN port PCs to these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when neces- sary.

  • Page 9: Installation

    Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 con- nectors. TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.
  • Page 10 For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with mini- mum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to avoid interference. 2.

  • Page 11: Setup

    Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: Internet Access LAN configuration Wireless setup Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

  • Page 12: Configuration Program

    Configuration Program - 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 V4.08 or later Internet Explorer V4 or later Mac Installation Mac OSX users may also follow these instructions for setup.
  • Page 13 If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2.
  • Page 15 4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Enter the appropriate/required information for your selection. (If you do not know what to input in these fields please call your ISP for more information. Click Next to continue.
  • Page 16 6. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP, WPA and WPA2) from the pull-down menu. Enter the required information for your specific security setting selection. Note that all wireless devices within your network must have the same settings in order for the network to function properly. (WPA2 is an advanced security setting and may not yet be available with some net- working devices) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy...

  • Page 17: Common Connection Types

    WEP is a basic wireless security setting. It is not full proof and may be hacked into by experi- enced hackers. For WEP there are two types of security keys 64-bit and 128-bit. The higher the number the more secure. You will have to input the corresponding key (10 digit hex key) for 64- Bit and (28-digit hex key) for 128-Bit.
  • Page 18 DSL Modems Type Dynamic IP Address Static (Fixed) IP Address PPPoE PPTP Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Dynamic IP Address Static (Fixed) IP Address Details Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Your ISP allocates a per- manent IP Address to you.

  • Page 19: Configuration Via Web

    Configuration via Web LAN Interface Setup IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP DHCP Client Range Show Client Save Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router) Default: 255.255.255.0 Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server).

  • Page 20: Password Setup

    Reset Password Setup New Password Confirmed Password Save Reset Status Internet Shows the internet connection status Shows the Local area network information System Briefly shows the device name and firmware information Connection Details Click to show more details of the internet connection Click Reset to restore to default values.

  • Page 21: Wireless Basic Settings

    System Data Click to show the detailed information of the system Refresh Screen Click to refresh all the data Wireless Basic Settings Disable Access Point Band Channel Number Associated Clients Save Reset Check to disable the Access Point function. (Disables Wireless Access in your Network) The wireless (WLAN) LED on front panel will remain OFF if the Wireless interface is disabled.

  • Page 22: Wireless Advanced Settings

    Wireless Advanced Settings Authentication Open System: Type "Open " authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key. Auto: Select Auto Switch for the adapter to automatically select the appropriate A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchro-...

  • Page 23: Wireless Security Setup

    Wireless Security Setup Encryption Set WEP key WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared key) WPA2-PSK TKIP and WPA/WPA2 Radius Save WEP : WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data security mechanism based on a 64 Bit/128 Bit shared key algorithm. WPA (TKIP): ( WiFi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible.

  • Page 24: Wireless Trusted Stations

    Reset Wireless Trusted Stations Wireless Access Control Mode MAC Address Description Current Access Control List Delete Selected Delete All Save Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Select the Access Control Mode from the pull-down menu. Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode.

  • Page 25: Access Control

    Access Control Enable Access Control Select Services to Block Port Range Protocol Description Save Reset Select to enable Access Control function. This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to block. For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.

  • Page 26: Dynamic Dns

    Dynamic DNS Enable DDNS Select to enable DDNS function. This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.

  • Page 27: Virtual Server

    Enable DMZ DMZ Host IP Address Save Reset Virtual Server If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Inter- net / online game can have two-way connections.
  • Page 28 Enable Virtual Serv- Servers Local IP Address Protocol Port Range Description Save Reset Check to enable virtual server function. You can set up a local server with specific port number that stands for the service (e.g. web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23)).

  • Page 29: Wan Port Configuration

    WAN Port Configuration WAN Access Type Select the WAN access type (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE and PPTP) from the pull-down menu. This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that DNS 1-3 they gave you; or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address The secondary and third DNS servers are optional.

  • Page 30: Config File

    Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 31: System Log

    System Log The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Enable Log Click to enable log function. Enable Remote Click to enable the remote log function.
  • Page 32 IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable the IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the client IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Description You may key in a description for the local IP address Current Filter Shows the current filter information.

  • Page 33: Mac Filtering

    MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filter- Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address. Description You may key in a description for the MAC address. Current Filter Shows the current filter information. Table Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

  • Page 34: Time Zone Setting

    Time Zone Setting Current Time Enable NTP client update Time Zone Select NTP server Save Reset Refresh Upgrade Firmware Browse Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path). Start Upgrade Click the Start Upgrade button to perform Enter the current time of this wireless router.

  • Page 35: Pc Configuration

    Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Navigation & Data Input Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made.
  • Page 36 If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are re- quired: The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

  • Page 37: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 98/Me

    Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
  • Page 38 On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
  • Page 39 Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network , and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP proto- col, as shown below. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 40 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. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
  • Page 41 Advanced Administration 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.

  • Page 43: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 44 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP 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.

  • Page 45: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 46 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP 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.

  • Page 47: Internet Access

    Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router 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 48: Macintosh Clients

    Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The proce- dure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 49: Wireless Station Configuration

    Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Ac- cess Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.

  • Page 50: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A 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 Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

  • Page 51: Wireless Access

    connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working cor- rectly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
  • Page 52 RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possi- ble when close to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 53: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wire- less LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: Ad-hoc Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g.

  • Page 54: Wep

    In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmit- ted.

  • Page 55: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Wireless-G Router Model Dimensions Operating Tempera- ture Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Adapter Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities...

  • Page 56: Regulatory Approvals

    Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: EN300328-2 EN301489-1/-17 EN60950 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.

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