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  • Page 1: User Manual

    WI-FI ROUTER 300 IEEE 802.11n Wireless - 4 Port 10/100 Switch User Manual HNW300APN2 www.hamletcom.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 INDEX 1. Introduction ..................6 1.1 System Requirements ........................ 6 1.2 Package Contents ........................6 2. Specification ..................7 2.1 LED Meaning ..........................7 2.2 Connectors ..........................8 3. Installation & Setup ................9 3.1 Connection of Wi-Fi Router ......................9 4.
  • Page 3 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 13. Port Filtering ................118 13.1 Port filtering for TCP port 80....................119 13.2 Port filtering for UDP port 53 ....................120 14. IP Filtering..................121 14.1 IP filtering for TCP with specified IP ..................122 14.2 IP filtering for UDP with specified IP ..................
  • Page 4 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Subnet masks ..........................159 C UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP ......160 UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP with Firewall ............160 D Troubleshooting ................163 Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................... 163 Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ..................164 E Glossary ..................
  • Page 5 The material in this document is for information only and subject to change without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, Hamlet assumes no liability resulting from errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    HNW300APN2 1. Introduction The Hamlet HNW300APN2 is a 300Mbit Wi-Fi AP Router based on IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi standard with a built in 4-port fast Ethernet Switch. It offers the easiest way to share and extend your high-speed DSL/Cable Modem Internet connection, either with or without wires. Network Address Translation (NAT) and VPN pass-through provide your network protection from hackers, while WEP and WPA encryption guard your wireless network for maximum privacy.

  • Page 7: Specification

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. Specification 2.1 LED Meaning The Wi-Fi Router has indicator lights on the front side. Please see below for an explanation of the function of each indicator light. Power indicator WPS Active indicator WAN Active indicator...

  • Page 8: Connectors

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2.2 Connectors The below table shows the function of each connector and switch of the device. CONNECTOR DESCRIPTION POWER Connects to the supplied power cable LAN 1/2/3/4 Connects the device via Ethernet to up to four PCs on your LAN Connects the device via Ethernet to xDSL / Cable Modem Press this button for at least three full seconds and the WPS LED will flash to start WPS.

  • Page 9: Installation & Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 3. Installation & Setup Follow each step carefully and only go to the next step once you have completed the previous one. Note: Be sure that you are well insulated from any power source to avoid electricity shock.

  • Page 10: Configuration Procedures

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4. Configuration Procedures Before starting the Wi-Fi Router configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server. 4.1 Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” (in Classic View). In the Control Panel; double click on “Network Connections”...
  • Page 11 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 3. Double click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. 4. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue. 5. Click “Show icon in notification area when connected” (see screen image in 3. above) then click on “OK”...

  • Page 12: Windows Vista

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4.2 Windows Vista 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Network and Sharing Center”. 2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue. User Manual...
  • Page 13 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 3. Rright click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”. 4. The screen will display the information “User Account Control” and click “Continue” to continue. 5. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. User Manual...
  • Page 14 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue. User Manual...

  • Page 15: Windows 7

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4.3 Windows 7 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” (in Category View) > “View network status and tasks”. 2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue. 3. Right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.
  • Page 16 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”. 5. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue. User Manual...

  • Page 17: Windows 8

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4.4 Windows 8 1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click on “Settings”. 2. Click on “Control Panel”. User Manual...
  • Page 18 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 3. Click on “View network status and tasks”. 4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue. User Manual...
  • Page 19 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. Right click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties". 6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)". User Manual...
  • Page 20 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on "OK" to continue. User Manual...

  • Page 21: Wi-Fi Router Configuration

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. Wi-Fi Router Configuration 1. Please insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should auto-start, displaying the window shown in 3 below. If your CD does not start automatically, go to Windows Explorer, Select your CD drive and double click “autorun.exe”.
  • Page 22 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. Please enter the “ESSID” if you want to change the default settings (Network= Enable, ESSID = Hamlet). 6. Choose the Encryption type if necessary, as Off – No Encryption (Default) / 64 Bit Encryption / 128 Bit Encryption / Wi-Fi Protected Access (TKIP) / Wi-Fi Protected Access2 (AES-CCMP) and WPA Mixed Mode.
  • Page 23 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuration examples 7-1. PPPoE Select PPPoE Mode from Protocol modes drop-down list Enter Username and Password offered by the ISP. Click on Setup button 7-2. DHCP Select DHCP Client Mode from Protocol modes drop-down list. Click on Setup button...
  • Page 24 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 7-3. Fixed IP Select Fixed IP Mode from Protocol modes drop-down list. Config IP Address, Subnet mask, Gateway and DNS Server offered by ISP (Internet Services Provider) or Network Administrator. Click on Setup button 8. Now, checking Wi-Fi Router hardware connection, Internet settings, WLAN settings, and connection status.
  • Page 25 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 9. Easy setup configuration completed. Click on "Close" to exit this program. 10. Click on "Exit" to exit this program. 11. Now, the Wi-Fi Router has been configured completely, and suitable for Wireless and Internet Connections.

  • Page 26: Connect Wirelessly

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 6. Connect Wirelessly Now that the Easy configuration setup is completed, you can connect wirelessly to your Wi-Fi AP Router. Follow the steps below to create a new wireless connection. 1. Double click on the wireless icon on your computer and search for the wireless network that you enter ESSID name.
  • Page 27 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 4. If the wireless network is encrypted, enter the network key that belongs to your Encryption type and Passphrase. You can later change this network key via the wireless configuration menu. 5. Click on "Connect" or "Apply".

  • Page 28: Web Configuration

    3. Launch your web browser and type “http://192.168.1.254” in the address bar. 4. An Enter Network Password window displays. Enter the user name (“admin” is the default), password (“hamlet” is the default) and click OK. 5. You should now see the Status page of the Router.

  • Page 29: Quick Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8. Quick Setup You can use “Quick Setup” to setup the Wi-Fi Router as follows, and the Wi-Fi Router will connect to the Internet. From the left-hand menu, click on Quick Setup. The following page is displayed:...

  • Page 30: Operation Mode Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8.1 Operation Mode Setup You can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT function. Gateway In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in four LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port.
  • Page 31 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Wireless ISP In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page.

  • Page 32: Wan Interface Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8.2 WAN Interface Setup This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of your Wi-Fi Router. Here you may change the access method to static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE by click the item value of WAN Access type.
  • Page 33 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Static IP In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in four LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using static IP.
  • Page 34 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 DHCP Client 1. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select DHCP Client setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. 2. Click Next>>. PPPoE 1. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select PPPoE setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP.
  • Page 35 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 PPTP 1. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select PPTP setting provided by your Network Administrator or ISP. 2. Click on the ratio of Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Static IP. 3. Enter IP Address for example 172.1.1.1 provided by your Network Administrator or ISP (for Static IP only).
  • Page 36 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 L2TP 1. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select L2TP setting provided by your Network Administrator or ISP. 2. Click on the ratio of Dynamic IP (DHCP) or Static IP. 3. Enter IP Address for example 172.1.1.1 provided by your Network Administrator or ISP (for Static IP only).

  • Page 37: Wireless Basic Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8.3 Wireless Basic Setup This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Wi-Fi Router. User Manual...
  • Page 38 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 AP (Access Point) Access Point is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients who may connect to your Wi-Fi Router. 1. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. 2. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP setting.
  • Page 39 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Client This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Wi-Fi Router. 1. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. 2. From the Mode drop-down list, select Client setting.
  • Page 40 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) WDS stands for Wireless Distribution System. It enables the Wi-Fi Routers (APs) to be connected wirelessly. Integrated Access Device can also provide you services of WDS. Note: Integrated Access Device that supports WDS does not support security systems like WEP, WPA or WPA-Enterprise on a WDS network: Sometimes you want to establish a multi-access point wireless network in your home or office, but you don’t...
  • Page 41 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Depending upon how your software works, you may have to separately access the configuration software on the remote repeater APs to turn on WDS. Here are a few things to remember:  You need to assign any other WDS stations to the same channel that your main base station is using.
  • Page 42 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only 1. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. 2. From the Mode drop-down list, select WDS setting. 3. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. 4. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband.
  • Page 43 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Access Point is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Wi-Fi Router. 1. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band.

  • Page 44: Wireless Security Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8.4 Wireless Security Setup This page allows you setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network. You can protect your wireless data from potential eavesdroppers by encrypting wireless data transmissions.
  • Page 45 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2  If you want to use WPA2 (AES) - Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (AES) Passphrase encryption, follow the instructions in Configuring WPA2 (AES) Passphrase security.  If you want to use WPA2 (AES) - Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) encryption, follow the instructions in Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) security.
  • Page 46 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WEP 64bit ASCII (5 characters) security The example set in this section is for 64bit encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. 2. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 64-bit setting.
  • Page 47 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WEP 64bit Hex (10 characters) security The example set in this section is for 64bit encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. 2. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 64-bit setting.
  • Page 48 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WEP 128bit ASCII (13 characters) security The example set in this section is for 128bit encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. 2. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 128-bit setting.
  • Page 49 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WEP 128bit Hex (26 characters) security The example set in this section is for 128bit encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. 2. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 128-bit setting.
  • Page 50 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA (AES) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA (AES) Passphrase encryption.. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA (AES) setting. 2. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select Passphrase setting.
  • Page 51 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA (AES) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA (TKIP) HEX (64 characters) encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA (TKIP) setting. 2. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select HEX (64 characters) setting.
  • Page 52 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA2 (AES) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (AES) Passphrase encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (AES) setting. 2. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select Passphrase setting.
  • Page 53 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) encryption. 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (AES) setting. 2. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select HEX (64 characters) setting.
  • Page 54 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase encryption. The WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase encryption supports both WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES). 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (Mixed) setting.
  • Page 55 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) encryption. The WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) encryption supports both WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES). 1. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (Mixed) setting.

  • Page 56: Operation Mode

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 9. Operation Mode This chapter describes how to configure the way that your device connects to the Internet. There are three options of Operation Mode: Gateway, Bridge and Wireless ISP. 9.1 Setting Operation Mode To change the Operation Mode: 1.

  • Page 57: Wireless Network

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10. Wireless Network This chapter assumes that you have already set up your Wireless PCs and installed a compatible Wireless card on your device. See Configuring Wireless PCs. 10.1 Basic Settings The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the Wireless features of your device. To access the Wireless Network Basic Settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings.
  • Page 58 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Field Description Disable Wireless Enable/Disable the Wireless LAN Interface. LAN Interface Default: Disable Band Specify the WLAN Mode to 802.11b/g Mixed mode, 802.11b mode or 802.11g mode Mode Configure the Wireless LAN Interface to AP, Client, WDS, AP + WDS, MESH...

  • Page 59: Advanced Settings

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.2 Advanced Settings These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your Wi-Fi Router.

  • Page 60: Security

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 STBC Disable or Enable STBC 20/40MHz Disable or Enable 20/40MHz Coexist Coexist RF Output Power TX Power measurement. 10.3 Security This page allows you setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network.
  • Page 61 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Suite Pre-Shared Key Configure the Pre-Shared Key Format to Passphrase or HEX (64 characters) Format Pre-Shared Key Type the Pre-Shared Key Enable According to some of the preferred embodiments, a method for proactively Pre-Authentication establishing a security association between a mobile node in a visiting network...
  • Page 62 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WEP + Encryption Key WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed.
  • Page 63 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed.
  • Page 64 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not necessarily with first generation Wi-Fi AP Routers.
  • Page 65 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not necessarily with first generation Wi-Fi AP Routers.

  • Page 66: Access Control

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.4 Access Control For security reason, using MAC ACL's (MAC Address Access List) creates another level of difficulty to hacking a network. A MAC ACL is created and distributed to AP so that only authorized NICs can connect to the network.
  • Page 67 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Allow Listed If you choose 'Allowed Listed', only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your Wi-Fi Router. 1. From the Wireless Access Control Mode drop-down list, select Allowed Listed setting.
  • Page 68 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Deny Listed When 'Deny Listed' is selected, these wireless clients on the list will not be able to connect the Wi-Fi Router. 1. From the Wireless Access Control Mode drop-down list, select Deny Listed setting. 2. Enter the MAC Address.

  • Page 69: Wds Settings

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.5 WDS settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.
  • Page 70 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only 1. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. 2. From the Mode drop-down list, select WDS. 3. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel. 4. Click Apply Changes button.
  • Page 71 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 6. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WDS settings. 7. Check on the option Enable WDS. 8. Enter the MAC Address. 9. Enter the Comment. 10. Click the Set Security. 11. This page allows you setup the wireless security for WDS. When enabled, you must make sure each WDS device has adopted the same encryption algorithm and Key.
  • Page 72 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. 15. Click Close button to close and exit the WDS Security Setup. 16. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. User Manual...
  • Page 73 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 17. Click Apply Changes button. 18. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. 19. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Current Access Control List. User Manual...
  • Page 74 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System) 1. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. 2. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP+WDS. 3. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. 4. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel.
  • Page 75 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 6. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. 7. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WDS settings. 8. Check on the option Enable WDS. 9. Enter the MAC Address. 10. Enter the Comment.
  • Page 76 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14. Click Apply Changes button. 15. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. 16. Click Close button to close and exit the WDS Security Setup. User Manual...
  • Page 77 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 17. Click Apply Changes button. 18. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. 19. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Current Access Control List. User Manual...

  • Page 78: Site Survey

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.6 Site Survey This page provides tool to scan the wireless network. If any Wi-Fi Router or IBSS is found, you could choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled. To access the Wireless Network WDS settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Site Survey.
  • Page 79 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configure Wireless ISP + Wireless client + Site Survey 1. From the left-hand Operation Mode menu, click on Wireless ISP Settings. 2. Click Apply Changes button. 3. Change setting successfully. 4. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings.
  • Page 80 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 7. Click Apply Changes button. 8. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm. User Manual...
  • Page 81 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 9. Change setting successfully. 10. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Site Survey. 11. Click Site Survey button. 12. Now you could see the APs that scanned by the Wireless Gateway were listed below. 13. Click on the ratio of AP’s SSID under the item Select that you want the Wireless Gateway to connect to.
  • Page 82 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14. Click Next button 15. Click Next button. User Manual...
  • Page 83 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 16. Connect successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 17. Check on Add to Wireless Profile. 18. Click Reboot Now button.   19. Change setting successfuly.  User Manual...

  • Page 84: Wps

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.7 WPS This page allows you to change the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Using this feature could let your wireless client automatically syncronize its setting and connect to the Wi-Fi Router in a minute without any hassle.
  • Page 85 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Introduction of WPS Although home Wi-Fi networks have become more and more popular, users still have trouble with the initial set up of network. This obstacle forces users to use the open security and increases the risk of eavesdropping.
  • Page 86 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 AP as Proxy At this state, AP is transparent to users. If users want to configure a station or any device that is capable of being an enrollee, they have to enter device’s PIN into an external registrar and choose an appropriate wireless profile.
  • Page 87 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Wireless Advanced Settings page Users need to make sure the “Broadcast SSID” file is set to “Enabled”. Otherwise, it might prevent WPS from working properly. User Manual...

  • Page 88: Operations Of Ap - Ap Being An Enrollee

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.8 Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee In this case, AP will be configured by any registrar either through in-band EAP or UPnP. Here, users do not need to do any action on AP side. They just need AP’s device PIN and enter it into registrar. An example from Vista WCN will be given.
  • Page 89 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. If the previous steps are done, open Windows Explorer. Go to the Network section. 6. Click on “Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible. Click to Change…“...
  • Page 90 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8. Click on “No, make the network that I am connected to a private network“ 9. AP’s icon will show up. Double click on it. User Manual...
  • Page 91 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10. Users could also Click “Add a wireless device” if the icon is not there. Click “next”. 11. Enter AP’s Self-PIN Number and click “”Next”. User Manual...
  • Page 92 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12. Choose a name that people who connect to your network will recognize. 13. Enter the Passphrase and then click “Next”. User Manual...
  • Page 93 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14. A User Account Control screen pops up, click Continue. 15. AP is successfully configured by WCN. 16. Finally, AP will become configured (see WPS Status). The authentication algorithm, encryption algorithm, and key assigned by WCN will be displayed below “Current Key Info”.
  • Page 94 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 17. The SSID field of Wireless Basic Settings page will also be modified with the value assigned by WCN. User Manual...
  • Page 95 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 18. The security settings on the Wireless Security Page will be modified by WCN, too. The warning message will show up if users try to modify the security settings. The reason is the same as we explained in the previous section.

  • Page 96: Operations Of Ap - Ap Being A Registrar

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.9 Operations of AP - AP being a registrar AP mode Whenever users enter station’s PIN into AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page and click “Start PIN”, AP will become a registrar. Users must start the PIN method on the station side within two minutes.
  • Page 97 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 6. Users must start the PIN method on the station side within two minutes. 7. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done on the station side, User’s Wi-Fi Protected status will be shown as below.
  • Page 98 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 8. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done, AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page will be shown as below. Other pages such as Wireless Basic Settings page and Wireless Security Setup page will also be updated appropriately as described in previous sections.
  • Page 99 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Push Button method Wireless Gateway supports a virtual button “Start PBC” on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page for Push Button method. If users push a virtual button “Start PBC”, AP will initiate a WPS session and wait for any station to join.
  • Page 100 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. Users must start the PBC method on the station side within two minutes. 6. If the device PBC and the WPS handshake are successfully done on the station side, User’s Wi-Fi Protected status will be shown as below.
  • Page 101 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 7. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done, AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page will be shown as below. Other pages such as Wireless Basic Settings page and Wireless Security Setup page will also be updated appropriately as described in previous sections.

  • Page 102: Wireless Schedule

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 10.10 Wireless Schedule This page allows you setup the wireless schedule rule. Please do not forget to configure system time before enable this feature. To access the Wireless Schedule page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Wireless Schedule. The following page is displayed:...

  • Page 103: Lan Interface

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 11. LAN Interface This chapter is to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your Wi-Fi Router. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc...
  • Page 104 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Field Description IP Address The LAN IP address Default: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask The LAN netmask Default: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway The LAN Gateway Default: 0.0.0.0 DHCP DHCP Type: Disable, DHCP Client or Server Default: DHCP Server DHCP Client Range Specify the starting/ending IP address of the IP address pool.

  • Page 105: Changing The Lan Ip Address And Subnet Mask

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 11.2 Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask To check the configuration of LAN Interface: 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> LAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: User Manual...
  • Page 106 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. Type IP Address and Change default LAN port IP address. 3. Click in the IP Address and Subnet Mask box and type a new IP Address and Subnet Mask. 4. Change the default DHCP Client Range.
  • Page 107 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 You may also need to renew your DHCP lease: Windows 95/98 a. Select Run... from the Start menu. b. Enter winipcfg and click OK. c. Select your ethernet adaptor from the pull-down menu d. Click Release All and then Renew All.

  • Page 108: Show Client

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 11.3 Show Client To the IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired Time of the DHCP lease for each client computer/device: 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> LAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Show Client button. The following page is displayed:...

  • Page 109: Wan Interface

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12. WAN Interface This chapter describes how to configure the way that your device connects to the Internet. Your ISP determines what type of Internet access you should use and provides you with any information that you need in order to configure the Internet access to your device.
  • Page 110 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Option Description Static IP Choose this option if you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address. Access DHCP Client Choose this option if you are connected to the Internet Type through a Cable modem line.
  • Page 111 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Option Description Clone MAC Address Clone MAC lets the device identify itself as another computer or device Enable uPNP Enable or Disable uPNP Enable IGMP Proxy Enable or Disable IGMP Proxy Enable Ping Access on WAN...

  • Page 112: Configuring Static Ip Connection

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.1 Configuring Static IP connection If you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address, enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) address(es) provided to you by your ISP.

  • Page 113: Configuring Dhcp Client Connection

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.2 Configuring DHCP Client connection Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Dynamic IP (Get WAN IP Address automatically). If you are connected to the Internet through a Cable modem line, then a dynamic IP will be assigned.

  • Page 114: Configuring Pppoe Connection

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.3 Configuring PPPoE connection If your ISP’s Internet service uses PPPoE you need to set up a PPP login account. The first time that you login to the Internet, your ISP will ask you to enter a username and password so they can check that you are a legitimate, registered Internet service user.

  • Page 115: Configuring Pptp Connection

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.4 Configuring PPTP connection If your ISP/Network Administrator wants you to connect to the Internet using PPTP, follow the instructions below. 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 116: Configuring L2Tp Connection

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.5 Configuring L2TP connection If your ISP/Network Administrator wants you to connect to the Internet using L2TP, follow the instructions below. 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 117: Clone Mac Address

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 12.6 Clone MAC Address Some particularly ISPs do not want you to have a home network and have a DSL/Cable modem that allows only 1 MAC to talk on the internet. If you change network cards, you have to call them up to change the MAC.

  • Page 118: Port Filtering

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 13. Port Filtering Entries in Current Filter Table are used to restrict certain ports and types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network.

  • Page 119: Port Filtering For Tcp Port 80

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 13.1 Port filtering for TCP port 80 Please follow example below to deny the TCP port 80 for both Outbound and Inbound packet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 120: Port Filtering For Udp Port 53

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 13.2 Port filtering for UDP port 53 Please follow example below to deny the UDP port 53 for both Outbound and Inbound packet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 121: Ip Filtering

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14. IP Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network.

  • Page 122: Ip Filtering For Tcp With Specified Ip

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14.1 IP filtering for TCP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the TCP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Check the option Enable IP Filtering to enable the IP Filtering.

  • Page 123: Ip Filtering For Udp With Specified Ip

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14.2 IP filtering for UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the UDP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Check the option Enable IP Filtering to enable the IP Filtering.

  • Page 124: Ip Filtering For Both Tcp And Udp With Specified Ip

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 14.3 IP filtering for both TCP and UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the both TCP and UDP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 125: Mac Filtering

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 15. MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Wireless Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network.

  • Page 126: Mac Filtering For Specified Mac Address

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 15.1 MAC filtering for specified MAC Address Please follow example below to deny the specified MAC Address has the Internet Access. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> MAC Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Check the option Enable MAC Filtering to enable the MAC Filtering.

  • Page 127: Port Forwarding

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 16. Port Forwarding Entries in this table allow you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your Gateway's NAT firewall.

  • Page 128: Port Forwarding For Tcp With Specified Ip

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 16.1 Port Forwarding for TCP with specified IP Please follow example below to configure the Port Forwarding to Specified IP with TCP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Forwarding menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 129: Port Forwarding For Udp With Specified Ip

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 16.2 Port Forwarding for UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to configure the Port Forwarding to Specified IP with UDP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Forwarding menu. The following page is displayed: 2.

  • Page 130: Url Filtering

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 17. URL Filtering URL filter is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet. Block those URLs which contain keywords listed below. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> URL Filtering menu. The following page is displayed:...

  • Page 131: Url Filtering For Specified Url Address

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 17.1 URL filtering for specified URL Address Please follow example below to deny LAN users from accessing the Internet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> URL Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Check the option Enable URL Filtering to enable the URL Filtering.
  • Page 132 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 18. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers.

  • Page 133: Dmz Host Ip Address

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 18.1 DMZ Host IP Address Please follow example below to configure the DMZ to Host IP Address. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> DMZ menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Check the option Enable DMZ to enable the Enable DMZ.

  • Page 134: Vlan

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 19. VLAN Entries in below table are used to config VLAN settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> VLAN menu. The following page is displayed:...
  • Page 135 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 20. QoS Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> QoS menu. The following page is displayed:...

  • Page 136: Route Setup

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 21. Route Setup This page is used to setup dynamic routing protocol or edit static route entry. From the left-hand Route Setup menu. The following page is displayed: User Manual...

  • Page 137: Status

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 22. Status This page displays the current information for the device. It will display the LAN, WAN, and system firmware information. This page will display different information, according to WAN setting (Static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE).

  • Page 138: Statistics

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 23. Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. 1. From the left-hand Management -> Statistics menu. The following page is displayed: User Manual...

  • Page 139: Dynamic Dns

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 24. Dynamic DNS When you want your internal server to be accessed by using DNS name rather than using the dynamic IP address, you can use the DDNS service. The DDNS server allows to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname.
  • Page 140 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring IP Interfaces You need to create a Dynamic DNS interface per IP interface and can only create one Dynamic DNS interface service on one IP interface. For more information on creating IP interfaces,refer to section Creating IP interfaces.

  • Page 141: Configure Dyndns

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 24.1 Configure DynDNS 1. From the left-hand Management -> DDNS menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Enable DDNS 3. Select the DynDNS from the Service Provider drop-down list. 4. Type your own unique User Name, Password and Domain Name which you applied from www.dyndns.com...

  • Page 142: Configure Tzo

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 24.2 Configure TZO 1. From the left-hand Management -> DDNS menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Enable DDNS 3. Select the TZO from the Service Provider drop-down list. 4. Type your own unique Email, Key and Domain Name which you applied from http://www.tzo.com/MainPageWebClient/clientsignup.html...

  • Page 143: Time Zone Setting

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 25. Time Zone Setting Certain systems may not have a date or time mechanism or may be using inaccurate time/day information. the Simple Network Time Protocol feature provides a way to synchronize the device’s own time of day setting with a remote time server as described in RFC 2030 (SNTP) and RFC 1305 (NTP).

  • Page 144: Denial-Of-Service

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 26. Denial-of-Service A "denial-of-service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Denial-of-Service. The following page is displayed:...
  • Page 145 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. Check the option Enable NTP client update. 3. Check the option of each Service. 4. Check the option Enable Source IP Blocking. 5. Click Apply Changes. 6. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm.

  • Page 146: System Log

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 27. Log This page can be used to set remote log server and show the system log. System Log 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Log. The following page is displayed: Option Description Enable Log Enable/Disable the feature.
  • Page 147 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. Check the option Enable Log. 3. Check the option system all, wireless or DoS. 4. Check the option Enable Remote Log. 5. Enter the IP Address in the Log Server IP Address field. 6. Click Apply Changes.

  • Page 148: Firmware Update

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 28. Firmware Update 28.1 About firmware versions Firmware is a software program. It is stored as read-only memory on your device. Hamletcom is continually improving this firmware by adding new features to it and these features are saved in later versions of the firmware.

  • Page 149: Save/Reload Settings

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 29. Save/Reload Settings This page allows you save current settings to a file or reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default. If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults.
  • Page 150 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. Click on Save…. 3. If you are happy with this, click OK and then browse to where the file to be saved. Or click Cancel to cancel it. User Manual...

  • Page 151: Load Settings From File

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 29.2 Load Settings from File It allows you to reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Reset factory default. The following page is displayed: Figure 4: Reset to Defaults page 2.

  • Page 152: Resetting To Defaults

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 29.3 Resetting to Defaults If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults. Note: If you reset your device to factory defaults, all previous configuration changes that you have made are...
  • Page 153 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 5. Once it finished resetting to factory, it’ll show the Status page. User Manual...

  • Page 154: Password

    They can be any combination of letters or numbers with a maximum of 30 characters. The default setting uses admin for the username and hamlet for password. 3. If you are happy with these settings, click Apply. You will see following page that the new user has been displayed on the Currently Defined Users.
  • Page 155 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Figure 6: Administration Password 4. Change setting successfully. 5. Enter new User name and Password. 6. Click Apply. Figure 7: Login page User Manual...

  • Page 156: Logout

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 31. Logout To logout: 1. From the left-hand menu, click on Logout. The following page is displayed: 2. Click Apply Change. User Manual...

  • Page 157: A Configuring Your Computers

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Configuring your Computers This appendix provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computers to work with the Wireless Gateway. Configuring Ethernet PCs Before you begin By default, the Wireless Gateway automatically assigns the required Internet settings to your PCs. You need to configure the PCs to accept this information when it is assigned.

  • Page 158: B Ip Addresses, Network Masks, And Subnets

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 IP Addresses, Network Masks, and Subnets IP Addresses Note: This section refers only to IP addresses for IPv4 (version 4 of the Internet Protocol). IPv6 addresses are not covered. This section assumes basic knowledge of binary numbers, bits, and bytes IP addresses, the Internet's version of telephone numbers, are used to identify individual nodes (computers or devices) on the Internet.

  • Page 159: Subnet Masks

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Class B networks are smaller but still quite large, each able to hold over 65,000 hosts. There can be up to 16,384 class B networks in existence. A class B network might be appropriate for a large organization such as a business or government agency.

  • Page 160: C Upnp Control Point Software On Windows Xp

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP This appendix provides instructions for configuring the UPnP on your computers to work with the Wireless Gateway. UPnP is an architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of intelligent appliances, Wireless devices, and PCs of all form factors.
  • Page 161 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 2. In the "Add or Remove Programs" dialog box, click the "Add / Remove Windows Components" button. 3. In the "Windows Component Wizard" dialog box, scroll down the list to display the "Networking Services" entry. Highlight (select) the entry, and click on the "Details" button.
  • Page 162 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 User Manual...

  • Page 163: D Troubleshooting

    I forgot/lost my user ID or If you have not changed the password from the default, try using “admin” the user ID and “hamlet“ as password. Otherwise, you can password. reset the device to the default configuration by pressing the Reset Default button on the Rare panel of the device (see Rare Panel).

  • Page 164: Diagnosing Problem Using Ip Utilities

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ping Ping is a command you can use to check whether your PC can recognize other computers on your network and the Internet. A ping command sends a message to the computer you specify. If the computer receives the message, it sends messages in reply.
  • Page 165 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Figure 9: Using the nslookup Utility There may be several addresses associated with an Internet name. This is common for web sites that receive heavy traffic; they use multiple, redundant servers to carry the same information.

  • Page 166: E Glossary

    Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 Glossary 10BASE-T A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 10 Mbps. Also known as Category 3 (CAT 3) wiring. See data rate, Ethernet. 100BASE-T A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 100 Mbps.
  • Page 167 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 assigns the addresses. Each of the Wireless Gateway's interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. See DHCP. DHCP server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server A DHCP server is a computer that is responsible for assigning IP addresses to the computers on a LAN.
  • Page 168 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 intranet A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the Internet (users access information using web browsers), but is accessible only by employees. See TCP/IP. IP address Internet Protocol address The address of a host (computer) on the Internet, consisting of four numbers, each from 0 to 255, separated by periods, e.g.,...
  • Page 169 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 ping Packet Internet (or Inter-Network) Groper A program used to verify whether the host associated with an IP address is online. It can also be used to reveal the IP address for a given domain name.
  • Page 170 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol The basic protocols used on the Internet. TCP is responsible for dividing data up into packets for delivery and reassembling them at the destination, while IP is responsible for delivering the packets from source to destination.
  • Page 171 Wireless AP Router HNW300APN2 identifies a VC. Your ISP will tell you the VPI for each VC they provide. See VC. Wide Area Network Any network spread over a large geographical area, such as a country or continent. With respect to the Wireless Gateway, WAN refers to the Internet.

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