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Model 523875
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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Wireless G BroadBand Travel rouTer user manual Model 523875 INT-523875-UM-0807-03...
  • Page 3 Thank you for purchasing the INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS™ Wireless G Broadband Travel Router, Model 523875. This router is equipped with two 10/100 M auto-sensing Ethernet ports for connecting to a LAN and cascading to another similar router. It also features 64/128-bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x to provide a high level of security to protects users’...
  • Page 4 Fcc c ertiFications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TaBle of conTenTs section page Initial Setup ..................6 Hardware Connections ..............6 LED Indicators ................6 Operation Modes .................6 Login ....................7 Configuration via the Web ..............8 Mode (Operation/Wireless Mode) ..........8 Status ....................26 TCP/IP..................27 Other ..................28 Computer Configuration ..............30 TCP/IP Network Settings ............30 Internet Access ................

  • Page 6: Initial Setup

    iniTial seTup HardWare ConneCTionS 1. Connect the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router to a power outlet. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the router and the other end to your desktop or notebook computer. led indiCaTorS power (green) Solid when device is on.

  • Page 7: Login

    gW m When GW mode is selected, the access point will enter the gateway mode, and the wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN to a point-to- multipoint WAN. lient nFrastructure If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired...

  • Page 8: Configuration Via The Web

    confiGuraTion via The WeB The Configuration menu on the upper panel is divided into four main sections: Mode (operation/wireless mode), Status, TCP/IP and Other. Select a section, then click the “Setup” button that corresponds to the desired subsection (e.g., Mode ‡ Access Point, as shown below). mode (operaTion/WireleSS mode) CONFIGURATION VIA THE WEB...
  • Page 9 /aP m ccess oint ettings alias name: Displays the device name. disable Wireless lan interface: By selecting this option, you won’t be able to make a wireless connection with this access point in your network; i.e., this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band: The drop-down menu offers three options: •...
  • Page 10 digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP is used; 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters if 128-bit WEP is used. - pre-Shared Key Format: Select “Passphrase” or “Hex” (64 characters). - pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Key in an 8- to 63-character string to set the password or leave it blank, in which case the 802.1x Authentication will be activated.
  • Page 11 advanced Settings: Click “Setup” to display the Wireless Advanced Settings screen and options. • Fragment Threshold: This is a mechanism for improving efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your 802.11g wireless LAN adapter frequently transmits large files in the wireless network, you can enter a new fragment threshold value to split the packet.
  • Page 12 redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended. • Beacon interval: This is the time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters Power Save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn whether there are buffered frames at the access point).
  • Page 13 - allow listed: Only the stations shown in the table can associate with the AP. - deny listed: Stations shown in the table won’t be able to associate with the AP. • maC address: Enter the MAC address of a station that’s allowed to access this access point.
  • Page 14 /gW m ateWay ettings alias name: Displays the device name. disable Wireless lan interface: By selecting this option, you won’t be able to make a wireless connection with this portable router in your network; i.e., this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band: The drop-down menu offers three options: •...
  • Page 15 must not exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join the basic service set (BSS) unless it can provide the unique SSID. An SSID is also referred to as a network name because, essentially, it is a name that identifies a wireless network.
  • Page 16 without noticeable signal latency. Pre-authentication provides a way to establish a PMK (pairwise master key) security association before a client connects, with the advantage being that the client reduces the time that it’s disconnected to the network. - authentication radiUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication authorization and accounting client-server protocol.
  • Page 17 “Hidden Node” problem, a situation in which two stations are within range of the same access point but not within range of each other (and are thus “hidden” from each other). When a station starts to send data to the access point, it might not notice that the other station is already using the wireless medium.
  • Page 18 be known in advance to make a connection. • apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current settings. • reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings. access Control: Click “Setup” to display the Wireless Access Control screen and options.
  • Page 19 • dnS 1–3: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). NOTE: The DNS 2 and DNS 3 servers are optional. They will be used if/when the DNS 1 server fails. •...
  • Page 20 a single port number, enter it in both the Start and Finish fields. • description: You may key in a description for the local IP address. • Save: Click to save and apply the current settings. • reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings. •...
  • Page 21 • enable Url Filtering: Select to enable the URL filtering function. • Url address: You can block (“filter”) Web sites with specific URL addresses by entering the URLs in this field. • apply Changes: Click to save the current settings. •...
  • Page 22 lient lient ettings alias name: Displays the device name. Band: The drop-down menu offers three options: • 2.4 GHz (B) — 802.11b supported rate only. • 2.4 GHz (G) — 802.11g supported rate only. • 2.4 GHz (B+G) — Both 802.11b and 802.11g supported rate. The default is 2.4 GHz (B+G) mode.
  • Page 23 - Use 802.1x authentication: Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Select “HEX” if using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select “ASCII” if using ASCII characters. Ten hexadecimal digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP is used; 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters if 128-bit WEP is used.
  • Page 24 • enable accounting: Check to enable this function. - accounting radiUS Server: Enter the port, IP address and password as above. • default Key: Make a selection from the drop-down menu. • Wep Key 1–4: As noted on-screen, these entries are limited to 5- or 10-character identifiers.
  • Page 25 a clear to send (CTS) message to all stations within its range to notify all other stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm to the requesting station that the access point has reserved it for the timeframe of the requested transmission. NOTE: If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, specify the packet size: The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set.

  • Page 26: Status

    • refresh: Click to update the display. apply Changes: Click to save the current Client Mode settings. reset: Click to reset the Client Mode settings. StatuS This section offers a choice of two screens — System and Active Clients — to view the current status of settings established in the previous Mode section.

  • Page 27: Tcp/Ip

    ystem refresh: Click to update System Data and view any configuration changes. ctive lients refresh: Click to update the Active Wireless Client Table and view any configuration changes. TCp/ip This section presents a screen in which you can change the settings to reconfigure the LAN Interface Setup.

  • Page 28: Other

    lan i nterFace etuP ip address: This is the device’s local address. (Default: 192.168.1.254.) Subnet mask: Default: 255.255.255.0. default Gateway: Shows the default gateway IP address. dHCp: Select “Server” from the drop-down menu to enable the router to distribute IP addresses (DHCP server) and activate the Server IP field to accept a starting IP address;...
  • Page 29 Pgrade irmWare Browse: Click to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display the correct file path). Upload: Click to upgrade the selected firmware. reset: Click to restore default values. eboot ystem reboot: Click to reboot the hardware. assWord etuP new password: The maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters.

  • Page 30: Computer Configuration

    compuTer confiGuraTion TCP/IP network, Internet and/or wireless settings may need to be checked for each connected PC to ensure they’re correct and compatible. TCp/ip neTWorK SeTTinGS For PCs with the following Windows platforms, this is the first step in ensuring smooth operation in conjunction with the router. Because the router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, it is critical that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
  • Page 31 3. On the IP Address tab, to use DHCP select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” This is the default Windows setting, which is recommended so the router will act as a DHCP server. Restart the PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the router. If the PC is already configured, select “Specify an IP Address”...
  • Page 32 5. On the DNS Config tab (“Enable DNS” selected), ensure the ISP-provided DNS address is in the “DNS Server Search Order” field; click “Add.” tcP/iP s ettings For indoWs 1. Go to the Control Panel and click to display the Network screen. 2.
  • Page 33 3. On the IP Address tab, select the network card for your LAN from the “Adapter” drop-down menu. 4. To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address FROM A DHCP Server.” This is the default Windows setting, which is recommended so the router will act as a DHCP server.
  • Page 34 5. Still on the IP Address tab, click “Advanced” to display the Advanced IP Addressing screen. 6. In the Gateways panel, click “Add” to display the Gateway Address field and enter the router’s IP address. NOTE: Click “Up·” to list the router first in the field.
  • Page 35 7. On the DNS tab, click “Add” in the DNS Service Search Order panel to display the DNS Server field and enter the DNS provided by your ISP. Click “Add” to clear/close the DNS Server screen; click “OK” to close Properties. COMPUTER CONFIGURATION...
  • Page 36 tcP/iP s 2000 ettings For indoWs 1. Go to the Control Panel ‡ Network ‡ Dial-Up Connection, then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 2. On the General tab, select the TCP/IP protocol and click “Properties.” 3. To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” This is the default Windows setting, which is recommended so the router will act as a DHCP server.
  • Page 37 from the router. To use a fixed IP address, if the PC is already configured, select “Use the following IP address.” Check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 4. Enter the router’s IP address in the “Default gateway” field and click “OK.”...
  • Page 38 tcP/iP s ettings For indoWs 1. Go to the Control Panel ‡ Network, then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 2. On the General tab, select the TCP/IP protocol and click “Properties.” 3. To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 39 To use a fixed IP address, if the PC is already configured, select “Use the following IP address.” Check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 4. Enter the router’s IP address in the “Default gateway” field and click “OK.”...

  • Page 40: Internet Access

    inTerneT aCCeSS To configure a computer in order to use the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router for Internet access, first ensure that the DSL modem, cable modem or other relevant permanent connection is functional. Then follow the appropriate procedure below to configure the browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a dial-up connection.
  • Page 41 1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. NOTE: Only Version 2.5, 3.0 or later will work. 2. Click “Setup.” 3. Select “Create Location” and change the location name from “New Locality” to “Wireless Router.” 4. Click “Edit Location”; select “TCP/IP” in the Network field. (Leave the “Phone Number”...

  • Page 42: Wireless Lans & Station Configuration

    ther ystems 1. Enter the router’s IP address in the “Gateway” field for the network card and ensure the DNS settings are correct. WireleSS lans & STaTion ConFiGUraTion All wireless stations selected to use the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router’s access point, regardless of the operating system used by the client, must have compatible settings as shown below.
  • Page 43 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.) ommon onnection yPes able odems...

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    TrouBleshooTinG problem: Can’t connect to the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router to configure it. Solution: Check that Wireless G Broadband Travel Router is properly installed/turned on, and that any LAN connections are okay. Ensure that your PC and the router are on the same network segment.
  • Page 45 NOTE: This should work with most applications, but it is a security risk since the firewall is disabled, and only one PC can use this feature. problem: The PC can’t locate the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router. Solution: Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access points are always in Infrastructure mode.) The SSID on your PC and the router are the same.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    specificaTions - Static IP 18 Mbps, 12 Mbps, 9 Mbps, Standards - PPPoE (for DSL) 6 Mbps) • IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps • Protocols: CSMA/CA, • Output power: Wireless LAN) CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, UDP, - OFDM: 19 dBm +/- 1 dBm •...
  • Page 48 Are you completely satisfied with this product? Please contact your INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS dealer ™ with comments or questions. Copyright © INTELLINET NETWORK SOLUTIONS All products mentioned are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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