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Sparklan WX6615M User Manual

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802.11g Wireless Router

802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
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  • Page 1: G Wireless Router

    Multi-Function 802.11g Wireless Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................... 1 Wireless Router Features ....................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................6 Requirements........................6 Procedure ........................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP ........................ 8 Overview ..........................8 Configuration Program ....................9 Setup Wizard ........................
  • Page 3 Upgrade Firmware ......................83 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................84 Overview .......................... 84 General Problems ......................84 Internet Access......................... 84 Wireless Access ........................ 85 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................86 Modes ..........................86 BSS/ESS..........................86 Channels........................... 87 WEP..........................87 Wireless LAN Configuration..................87 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and ca- pabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

  • Page 5: Advanced Internet Functions

    Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.

  • Page 6: Package Contents

    Introduction Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu- ration. • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 7: Physical Details

    Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. G LED On – Wireless Function On. Off –Wireless Function Error. WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Inter- net) port is established.
  • Page 8 Introduction 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. LAN connections If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a WAN port cable, use the supplied cable.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • 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) •...

  • Page 10: Check The Leds

    Installation 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. 2.

  • Page 11: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 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 Con- figuration.

  • Page 12: Configuration Program

    Setup 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 •...
  • Page 13 Wireless Router User Guide 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: •...

  • Page 14: Setup Wizard

    Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP.
  • Page 15 Wireless Router User Guide • PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Server IP Address. Europe. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only • IP Address allocated to when required. The IP address you, if Static (Fixed). is usually allocated automati- cally, but may be Static (Fixed).

  • Page 16: Home Screen

    Setup 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 Navigation & Data Input •...

  • Page 17: Lan Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.

  • Page 18: What Dhcp Does

    Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

  • Page 19: Wireless Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. 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.

  • Page 20: Access Point

    Setup Options Mode Select the desired mode: • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless Router. • g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router. • b only - Only 802.11b connections are available.
  • Page 21 Wireless Router User Guide WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. Figure 8: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: Encryption • Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.

  • Page 22: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 9: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 10: Password Dialog •...

  • Page 23: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.

  • Page 24: Using Dhcp

    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 11: Network Configuration 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. Figure 12: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 25 Wireless Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. Figure 13: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 26 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

  • Page 27: Specify An Ip Address

    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 16: 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. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 28 PC Configuration Figure 17 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 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 29 Wireless Router User Guide Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...

  • Page 30: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows

    PC Configuration 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: Figure 19: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
  • Page 31 Wireless Router User Guide Figure 20: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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.

  • Page 32: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Xp

    PC Configuration 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: Figure 21: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4.
  • Page 33 Wireless Router User Guide Figure 22: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 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.

  • Page 34: For Windows Xp

    PC Configuration 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 35: Macintosh Clients

    Wireless Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure 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 36: Wireless Station Configuration

    PC Configuration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access 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 37: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...
  • Page 38 Operation and Status Data - Status Screen Internet This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Connection Method Wizard or WAN Port screen. This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router Broadband Modem to the Broadband Modem. Current connection status: Internet Connection •...

  • Page 39: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 24: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices Physical Address on the Internet.
  • Page 40 Operation and Status Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to Clear Log read new messages. Update the data on screen.

  • Page 41: Connection Status - Pptp

    Wireless Router User Guide 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. Figure 25: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.

  • Page 42: Connection Status - L2Tp

    Operation and Status Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read Clear Log new messages. Update the data on screen. Refresh Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details"...

  • Page 43: Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond

    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP.

  • Page 44: Connection Details - Singtel Ras

    Operation and Status Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab- lished. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection.
  • Page 45 Wireless Router User Guide Data - RAS Screen Internet The RAS Plan which is currently used. RAS Plan Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.

  • Page 46: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Operation and Status Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 29: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on...
  • Page 47 Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Release/Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Button will display Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect. EITHER •...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ •...

  • Page 49: Access Control Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 30: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the Group settings for the selected Group.
  • Page 50 Advanced Features Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric- tive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked.

  • Page 51: Group Members Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 31: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>"...
  • Page 52 Advanced Features Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) •...

  • Page 53: Services Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 33: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. Use this to delete any Service you have added.

  • Page 54: Access Control Log

    Advanced Features Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided.

  • Page 55: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Wireless Router User Guide Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 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 56 Advanced Features • Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is allocated to you. • Details of your DDNS account (Name, password, Domain name) must then be entered and saved on this screen. • This device will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider.

  • Page 57: Advanced Internet Screen

    Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 35: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router.

  • Page 58: Special Applications

    Advanced Features Communication Applications Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination PC (on your local LAN) is unknown. This lists the PCs on your LAN. Send incoming calls to • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database"...
  • Page 59 Wireless Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Checkbox Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Name • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data Incoming from the special application or service.

  • Page 60: Url Filter

    Advanced Features 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. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site •...

  • Page 61: Virtual Servers

    Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Delete/Delete All Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list.

  • Page 62: Virtual Servers Screen

    Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 39: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 63: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Wireless Router User Guide External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients use a different port address.

  • Page 64: Connecting To The Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g.

  • Page 65: Wan Port Configuration

    Wireless Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 40: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your Hostname ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here.
  • Page 66 Advanced Features IP Address Automatic Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wire- less Router upon connection. Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated Specified IP you a fixed IP Address.
  • Page 67 Wireless Router User Guide Login Password Enter the password for the login name above. For SingTel customers only, select the RAS plan you are on. RAS Plan Server Address This is not required for PPPoE or SingTel RAS. For PPTP, L2TP and BPA, enter the Server address as provided by your ISP.

  • Page 68: Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

  • Page 69: Config File

    Wireless Router User Guide 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 upload- ing it to the Wireless Router.

  • Page 70: Logs

    Advanced Administration Logs 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. 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.
  • Page 71 Wireless Router User Guide E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes. If enabled, the Log will be sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is deter- mined by the "Send"...

  • Page 72: Network Diagnostics

    Advanced Administration Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 43: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this Enter the IP address you wish to ping.

  • Page 73: Options

    Wireless Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 44: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS...
  • Page 74 Advanced Administration • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this Allow Internet device. access to be • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this disabled device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP.

  • Page 75: Pc Database

    Wireless Router User Guide PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elimi- nates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.
  • Page 76 Advanced Administration Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
  • Page 77 Wireless Router User Guide PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 46: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries.
  • Page 78 Advanced Administration IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Ob- tain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.

  • Page 79: Remote Admin

    Wireless Router User Guide Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 47: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Enable Remote will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.

  • Page 80: Routing

    Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...

  • Page 81: Static Routing

    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 48: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature Enable RIP of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...

  • Page 82: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Advanced Administration Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.
  • Page 83 Wireless Router User Guide Static Routing - Example Figure 49: 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 Network Mask...

  • Page 84: Security

    Advanced Administration Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 50: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and Enable DoS blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this Firewall setting be left enabled.
  • Page 85 Wireless Router User Guide Options The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, Respond to and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. ICMP • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. •...

  • Page 86: Upgrade Firmware

    Advanced Administration Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 51: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 3.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Wireless Access

    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: •...

  • Page 89: Appendix B About Wireless Lans

    Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless 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 Sta- tions (e.g.

  • Page 90: Channels

    Appendix B - About Wireless LANs Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available.

  • Page 91: Appendix C Specifications

    Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 195mm(W) * 160mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN LEDs Power Adapter...

  • Page 92: Regulatory Approvals

    Appendix C - Specifications 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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