A microfilter removes interference between voice and DSL signals. Your ISP will determine if a microfilter is necessary. If a microfilter was not included with the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router, ask your ISP if you need to purchase one or more.
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NSTALLATION microfilter has a connection for both the router and the phone. Step Two: Connect your Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router to the wall phone jack • Turn off your computer. • Connect one end of the included phone cable to the ADSL port on the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router.
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Connect the included power adapter to the power socket on the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Plug the power adapter into a standard power outlet. Turn on your computer. ’ Proceed to Chapter 2 to configure the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router.
If you are logging in to the Web User Interface for the first time, the country selection page will appear. Please select the country in which you will be using the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router and then click Apply. Then confirm your country selection by clicking OK.
This is the advanced setup page: Setup Wizard: Use the Setup Wizard if you want to quickly set up the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Go to “Setup Wizard” on page 9. Advanced Setup: Advanced Setup supports more advanced functions like hacker attack detection, IP and MAC address filtering, virtual server setup, QoS, as well as other functions.
ETUP IZARD Setup Wizard 1. Begin the Setup Wizard If this is the first time the Setup Wizard has been launched, select your country and click Apply. Verify you have selected the correct country and click OK. Click NEXT. 2. Create a password for the router Follow the on-screen instructions to create a password for access to the router.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER 3. Enter your wireless network and security information You will see the Channel and SSID page. Enter the appropriate information for your wireless and security settings. Refer to the table that follows for descriptions of the different settings. Click NEXT when done.
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The radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router and all of its wireless clients. The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS Server address supplied by your ISP. Note: By default 192.168.2.1 is set for the DNS Server address, this needs to be changed to reflect your ISP’s DNS Server address.
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ETUP IZARD ISP uses Bridging - Parameter Setting Enter the Bridging settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description Management IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. (Default: 192.168.2.1) VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER ISP uses 1483 Bridging-DHCP - Parameter Setting Enter the Bridging settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description DNS Server Enter the Domain Name Server address. VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP.
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ETUP IZARD ISP uses 1483 Bridging-Fixed IP - Parameter Setting Enter the bridging settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER ISP uses PPPoE - Parameter Setting Enter the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the dropdown list.
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ETUP IZARD ISP uses PPPoA - Parameter Setting Enter the PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM) settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description VPI/VCI Enter the Virtual Path Identifier (VPI) and Virtual Circuit Identifier (VCI) supplied by your ISP. Encapsulation Select the encapsulation used by ISP from the dropdown list.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER ISP uses 1483 Routing - Parameter Setting Enter the RFC1483 Routing settings provided by your ISP. Parameter Description IP Address Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask address provided by your ISP. Default Gateway Enter the gateway address provided by your ISP.
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ETUP IZARD 5. Confirm your settings The Confirm page shows a summary of the configuration parameters. Make sure the parameters for ADSL operation mode (WAN), Network Layer Parameters (WAN), DHCP, and/or ISP parameters are correct (see the following example). Parameter Description ADSL Operation Mode (WAN)
Description DHCP Parameters Function Shows the DHCP function is enabled or disabled. Default Gateway LAN IP address of the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Subnet Mask The network subnet mask. Name Server 1 Primary DNS server IP address. Name Server 2 Alternate DNS server IP address.
IP address of a PC or notebook that will be allowed to manage the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router remotely. Specifies the Internet connection settings. Sets the TCP/IP configuration for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router LAN interface and DHCP clients. WIRELESS Configures the radio frequency, SSID, and security for wireless communications.
ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Menu Description DDNS Dynamic DNS provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain name to a computer or server. TOOLS Contains options to backup & restore the current configuration, restore all configuration settings to the factory defaults, update system firmware, or reset the system.
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ETUP Password Settings Use this page to change the password for accessing the Web User Interface of the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Passwords can contain from 3~12 alphanumeric characters and are case-sensitive. Note: If you lost the password, or you cannot gain access to the Web User Interface, press in and hold the reset button on the rear panel for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER the IP address of the Host Address, and click SAVE SETTINGS. Note: If you select Enable and specify an IP address of 0.0.0.0, any remote host can manage the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. For remote management via WAN IP address, you need to connect using port 8080.
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DVANCED ETUP Specify the WAN connection parameters provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router can be connected to your ISP in one of the following ways: • ATM PVC • Clone MAC ATM PVC Enter the ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode) virtual connection parameters here.
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Clone MAC Address Some ISPs require you to register your MAC address with them. If this is the case, the MAC address of the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router must be changed to the MAC address that you have registered with...
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DHCP server for dynamic client address allocation. Parameter Description LAN IP IP Address The IP address of the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the network. DHCP Server The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router comes with the DHCP function.
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Channel and SSID You must specify a common radio channel and SSID (Service Set ID) to be used by the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router and all of its wireless clients. Be sure you configure all of the clients to the same...
The radio channel used by the wireless router and its clients to communicate with each other. This channel must be the same on the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router and all of its wireless clients. The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router will automatically assign itself a radio channel, or you may select one manually.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Security To make your wireless network safe, you should turn on the security function. The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router supports WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), and 802.1x security mechanisms.
DVANCED ETUP If you use WEP to protect your wireless network, you need to set the same parameters for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router and all your wireless clients. Parameter Description WEP Mode Select 64 bit or 128 bit key to use for encryption.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER You may automatically generate encryption keys or manually enter the keys. To generate the key automatically with passphrase, select Passphrase and then enter a string of characters. Select the default key from the dropdown menu. Click SAVE SETTINGS. Note: The passphrase can consist of up to 32 alphanumeric characters.
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DVANCED ETUP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) combines temporal key integrity protocol (TKIP) and 802.1x mechanisms. It provides dynamic key encryption and 802.1x authentication service. Parameter Description Cypher suite The security mechanism used in WPA for encryption. Authentication Choose 802.1X or Pre-shared Key to use as the authentication method.
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OUTER 802.1X If 802.1x is used in your network, then you should enable this function for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. These parameters are used for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router to connect to the authentication server. Parameter Description 802.1X Enable or disable this authentication function.
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DVANCED ETUP Network Address Translation allows multiple users to access the Internet, while sharing only one public IP. Address Mapping Allows one or more public IP addresses to be shared by multiple internal users. This also hides the internal network for increased privacy and security.
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IRELESS OUTER Virtual Server If you configure the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as the Internet or FTP at your local site via public IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on...
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DVANCED ETUP Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as Internet gaming, video-conferencing, and Internet telephony. These applications may not work when Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, use these pages to specify the additional public ports to be opened for each application.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER NAT Mapping Table This page displays the current NAPT (Network Address Port Translation) address mappings. Routing These pages define routing related parameters, including static routes and RIP (Routing Information Protocol) parameters. Static Route Click Add to add a new static route to the list. Parameter Description Network Address...
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DVANCED ETUP Parameter Description Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the remote network for which to set a static route. Gateway Enter the WAN IP address of the gateway to the remote network. Click SAVE SETTINGS to save the configuration. sends routing-update messages at (Routing Information Protocol) regular intervals and when the network topology changes.
ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Parameter Description General RIP Parameters RIP mode Globally enables or disables RIP. Auto summary If Auto summary is disabled, then RIP packets will include sub-network information from all sub- networks connected to the router. If enabled, this sub-network information will be summarized to one piece of information covering all sub-networks.
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Firewall The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router’s firewall inspects packets at the application layer, maintains TCP and UDP session information, including time-outs and the number of active sessions, and provides the ability to detect and prevent certain types of network attacks.
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The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router firewall function protects against the following DoS attacks: IP Spoofing, Land Attack, Ping of Death, IP with zero length, Smurf Attack, UDP port loopback, Snork Attack, TCP null scan, and TCP SYN flooding.
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The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router can also limit the network access based on the MAC address. The MAC Filtering Table allows the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router to enter up to 32 MAC addresses that are allowed access to the WAN port.
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URL Blocking The Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router allows the user to block access to Web sites by entering either a full URL address or just a keyword. This feature can be used to protect children from accessing violent or...
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DVANCED ETUP You can define up to 30 sites here. Schedule Rule You may filter Internet access for local clients based on rules. Each access control rule may be activated at a scheduled time. Define the time schedule on this page and apply the rule on the Access Control page.
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Accumulated packets could cause the input queue to fill, causing severe problems for all protocols. Enabling this feature prevents the packets from accumulating. Discard Ping to WAN (Default: Disabled) — Prevent a ping on the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router’s WAN port from being routed to the network.
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DVANCED ETUP Scroll down to view more information.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER • Stateful Packet Inspection This is called a “stateful” packet inspection because it examines the contents of the packet to determine the state of the communications; i.e., it ensures that the stated destination computer has previously requested the current communication.
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DVANCED ETUP inspection type that you need, such as Packet Fragmentation, TCP Connection, UDP Session, FTP Service, H.323 Service, or TFTP Service. • When hackers attempt to enter your network, we can alert you by e-mail If the mail server needs to authenticate your identification before sending out any e-mail, please fill in the necessary information in the POP3 server, username and password fields.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER • DoS Detect Criteria Set up DoS detect and port scan criteria in the spaces provided. Parameter Defaults Description Total incomplete Defines the rate of new unestablished sessions start TCP/UDP sessions sessions that will cause the software to deleting half- HIGH open sessions.
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A computer attached to the network, called a Network Management Station (NMS), can be used to access this information. Access rights to the agent are controlled by community strings. To communicate with the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router, the NMS must first submit a valid community string for authentication.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Parameter Description Community A community name authorized for management access. Access Management access is restricted to Read Only (Read) or Read/Write (Write). Valid Enables/disables the entry. Note: Up to five community names may be entered. Trap Specify the IP address of the NMS to notify when a significant event is detected by the agent.
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DVANCED ETUP Parameter Description IP Address Traps are sent to this address when errors or specific events occur on the network. Community A community string (password) specified for trap management. Enter a word, something other than public or private, to prevent unauthorized individuals from accessing information on your system.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER UPnP Select Enable to activate the Universal Plug and Play function of the router. This function allows the device to: • dynamically join a network • automatically obtain an IP address ADSL ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line) is designed to deliver more bandwidth downstream (from the central office to the customer site) than upstream.
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DVANCED ETUP Parameter Description Operation Mode • Automatic • T1.413 issue 2 • G.992.1 (G.DMT) • G.992.2 (G.Lite) • G.992.3 (ADSL2) • G.992.5 (ADSL2+) This page is designed for the engineer to test the ADSL loop condition. Therefore, it is advised that users should not change the settings here at all.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER The following items are included on the ADSL status page: Parameter Description Status Line Status Shows the current status of the ADSL line connection. Link Type Two types of link: Fast path and Interleaved path. Data Rate Upstream Maximum upstream data rate.
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When finished, click SAVE SETTINGS. Tools Use the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, update firmware, and reset the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Configuration Tools Select a function and click Next.
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ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Backup allows you to save the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router’s configuration to a file. Restore can be used to restore the saved backup configuration file. Restore to Factory Defaults resets the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router to the original settings.
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DVANCED ETUP Reset Click REBOOT ROUTER to reset the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. If you perform a reset from this page, the configurations will not be changed back to the factory default settings. Note: If you press the Reset button on the rear panel for one to two seconds, the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router will perform a power reset.
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ADSL R ONFIGURING THE IRELESS OUTER Status The Status page displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, and illegal attempts to access your network, as well as information on DHCP clients connected to your network. The security log may be saved to a file by clicking Save and choosing a location.
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INFORMATION Displays the number of attached clients, the firmware versions, the physical MAC address for each media interface and for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router, as well as the hardware version and serial number. ATM PVC Displays ATM connection type and status.
PPENDIX ROUBLESHOOTING This section describes common problems you may encounter and possible solutions to them. The ADSL Router can be easily monitored through panel indicators to identify problems. The Power LED is not illuminated. Possible Solution Check connections between the ADSL Router, the external power supply, and the wall outlet.
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ROUBLESHOOTING exceed the specified limits. Possible Solution Be sure that the network interface on the attached device is configured for the proper communication speed and duplex mode. Possible Solution Check the adapter on the attached device and cable connections for possible defects.
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Possible Solution Check the network cabling between the computer and the ADSL Router. I forgot or lost the password for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router. Possible Solution Press the Reset button on the rear panel for at least five seconds to restore the factory defaults.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Make sure that your computer is using an IP address that is within the default range of 192.168.2.xxx. Make sure the address of the sub- net mask is 255.255.255.0. The Default Gateway should be the IP address of the Wireless 54Mbps DSL Router, which is 192.168.2.1. Possible Solution: You need to verify the connection setting of your Web browser and that the HTTP Proxy feature of your Web browser is disabled.
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ROUBLESHOOTING verify all of these settings, perform the following steps: Windows 95, 98, or Me Users: Click Windows Start and then Run. Type winipcfg and click OK. Check the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS server data to make sure they are correct.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Note: Ad hoc mode is used for peer-to-peer network configurations. Infrastructure mode is used for integrated wireless and wired LAN configuration. My computer does not recognise the wireless function of the Wire- less 54Mbps DSL Router after I changed the settings. Possible Solution: Ensure that you are connecting to the correct Wireless 54Mbps DSL Router by verifying the correct MAC address.
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ROUBLESHOOTING based paint, concrete walls, and electronic items such as 2.4G phones may affect your wireless range. I plugged in the 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter but I do not see the Configuration Utility icons. Possible Solution: If you installed the 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter without installing the software and drivers first, you will not see the Configuration Util- ity.
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ROUBLESHOOTING message for a successful ping, this means that you cannot connect to that IP address. After you have made the corrections, continue with the ping procedure. 1Click Windows Start and then click Run. In the Run dialog box, Windows 98 and Me users should type command and click OK. Windows 2000 and XP users should type cmd and click OK.
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ROUBLESHOOTING Security is enabled on my Wireless 54Mbps DSL Router and my wireless client cannot connect. Possible Solution: The 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter supports 64 and 128 bit encryp- tion. Verify that all of the security features you have entered for the profile of your 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter match the settings for your Wireless 54Mbps DSL Router.
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ROUBLESHOOTING My computer does not recognise the 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter. Possible Solution: The 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter may not be properly connected. Make sure the 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter is fully inserted into the USB port on your computer. The 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter does not work properly, and I may need to uninstall the device.
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Additional Support Note: The product number for the Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router is 9110. The product number for the 802.11g 54Mbps USB Adapter is 5422. You can find your serial number on the label on each product and on the side of the package.
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ROUBLESHOOTING 1. Go to the Support section of the U.S. Robotics Web site at http://www.usr.com/support/. Many of the most common difficulties users experience have been addressed in the FAQ and Troubleshooting Web pages for your spe- cific product. 2. Submit your technical support question using an online form at http://www.usr.com/emailsupport/.
PPENDIX PECIFICATIONS Physical Characteristics Ports One 10/100Mbps RJ-45 Port One ADSL RJ-11 ADSL Features Supports DMT line modulation Supports Annex A Full-Rate ADSL: up to 8 Mbps downstream, up to 1 Mbps upstream (G.992.1 &T1.413, Issue 2) Supports G.Lite ADSL: up to 1.5 Mbps downstream, up to 512 Kbps upstream Dying GASP support ATM Features...
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PECIFICATIONS Security Features Password protected configuration access User authentication (PAP/CHAP) with PPP Firewall NAT NAPT VPN pass through (IPSec-ESP Tunnel mode,L2TP, PPTP) LAN Features IEEE 802.1d (self-learning transparent Bridging) DHCP Server DNS Proxy Static Routing, RIPv1 and RIP Applications Netmeeting, ICQ, Real Player, QuickTime, DialPad, PC Anywhere, Telnet, SNTP, NNTP Radio Features Wireless RF module Frequency Band...
PPENDIX EGULATORY CE Compliance Manufacturer’s Declaration of Conformity We, U.S. Robotics Corporation of 935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, Illinois, 60173-5157 USA, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, U.S. Robotics Wireless 54Mbps ADSL Router, Model 9110, to which this declaration relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents.
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EGULATORY Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Czech Republic, Poland, Hungary, and Greece Regarding IEEE 802.11g we currently have the following information about restrictions in the R&TTE countries: Country Frequency band Output power France 2454-2483.5 MHz 10 mW EIRP outdoor Regulatory Channel Frequency Channel Frequency ETSI...
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EGULATORY been designed and manufactured to comply with the exposure limits recommended by the Council of the European Union and the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP, 1999) for the entire population. The exposure standard for portable equip- ment uses the "Specific Absorption Rate" as unit of measure. The maximum SAR value of this wireless device measured in the conformity test is 0.25 W/kg.
PPENDIX ARRANTY U.S. Robotics Corporation Two (2) Year Limited War- ranty 1.0 GENERAL TERMS: 1.1 This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original end-user purchaser (CUSTOMER) and is not trans- ferable. 1.2 No agent, reseller, or business partner of U.S. Robotics Corporation (U.S. ROBOTICS) is authorised to modify the terms of this Limited Warranty on behalf of U.S.
EGULATORY 2.2 CUSTOMER is specifically advised to make a backup copy of all software provided with this product. 2.3 CUSTOMER assumes full responsibility to properly install and configure this product and to ensure proper installation, configuration, operation and compatibility with the operating environment in which this product is to function.
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ARRANTY 4.7 U.S. ROBOTICS will make reasonable effort to ship repaired or replaced product or part to CUSTOMER, at U.S. ROBOTICS expense, not later than TWENTY ONE (21) DAYS after U.S. ROBOTICS receives the authorised CUSTOMER return at an authorised U.S. ROBOTICS Return Centre. 4.8 U.S.
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EGULATORY they will be limited to the TWO (2) YEAR duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives CUSTOMER specific legal rights, which may vary depending on local law. 7.0 GOVERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois, U.S.A. excluding its conflicts of laws principles and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.
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