FOR WINDOWS XP USERS ...................... 7 FOR WINDOWS 2000 USERS ....................9 FOR WINDOWS 98/ME USERS ..................... 11 FOR WINDOWS7 USERS ....................... 13 CHAPTER4 ACCESSING THE AXIMCom MOBILE ROUTER ............15 START-UP AND LOG-IN ......................15 CHAPTER5 BASIC SETTINGS ......................16 WAN SETUP ........................... 16 5.1.1 DHCP (automatic IP address assignment) .............
Since the mobile broadband is shared, the ‘cost per user/device’ is then consequently reduced. Furthermore, AXIMCom’s Mobile Router Series also supports 802.11n technology, so you can enjoy the fast and large area wireless coverage! BENEFITS True Mobile Broadband Sharing (Support 3G/4G + 802.11n + xDSL/cable modem)
The USB device is activating or ejecting. Router Status Green System is booting up and will turn off after booting. Indication Slow Blinking Please contact AXIMCom if the LED is continuous in this status. WLAN Wireless connection is enabled. Wireless Green Activity Wireless connection is disabled.
For connecting you USB dongle/modem to establish a Mobile WAN connection. The button for ejecting the USB 3G/4G modem safely. Press “Reset” button for 2 sec and then release it, AXIMCom Mobile Router will be configured Reset to factory default value.
Take the provided power adapter. Plug one end into Mobile Router’s DC power port and the other end into a power outlet. Switch On the power switch, AXIMCom Mobile Router’s STATUS LED will be blinking and soon enter the working mode when its STATUS LED is off.
CHAPTER3 NETWORK SETTINGS FOR YOUR PC Before using the AXIMCOM Mobile Router, you have to configure your network settings in your computer. You can either use DHCP or Static IP for your TCP/IP Settings. * DHCP is recommended due to its relative ease in configuration.
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To use DHCP Select Obtain an IP Address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Then click OK. AXIMCom Mobile Router will now assign an IP address to your computer. To use Static IP Select Use the following IP address and enter the followings.
FOR WINDOWS 2000 USERS Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connection Right click on the Local Area Connection and select Properties. You will see the following screen. Select the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for your network card. Click on Properties. You will see the following screen.
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To use DHCP Select Obtain an IP Address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. Then click OK. AXIMCom Mobile Router will now assign an IP address to your computer. To use Static IP Select Use the following IP address and enter the followings.
Select TCP/IP -> PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter for your network card. Click on Properties. You will now the following screen. Enable DHCP or Static IP: To use DHCP Select Obtain an IP Address automatically. Then click OK. AXIMCom Mobile Router will now assign an IP address to your computer.
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To use Static IP Select Specify an IP address and enter the followings. IP address: 192.168.1.x (x could be from 2 ~ 254) Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0 Now click on Gateway tab. You will see the following screen. Enter 192.168.1.1 inNew Gateway, and click Add. Now click on the DNS Configuration tab.
FOR WINDOWS7 USERS Select Start >Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center >Change Adapter Settings Click on Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You will now see the following screen. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) for your network card. Click on Properties.
Open your WEB browser. In the address box, enter [HTTP://192.168.1.1:8080] When you successfully connect to the configuration interface for AXIMCom Mobile Router, the login screen will pop up. Enter your username as [admin] and your password as [admin]. You will now see the status page of AXIMCom Mobile Router.
CHAPTER5 BASIC SETTINGS WAN SETUP Click on [Setup] - [WAN] tab. You will see the following screen.
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Internet, Windows Mobile/Google Android phones, HSPA+ Super Speed and Apple iPhone. Please select your internet connection type from the pull-down menu. Whatever WAN connection type you have chosen, AXIMCom Mobile Router will get a WAN IP and this IP will be shown in the setting page as bellow.
5.1.1 DHCP (automatic IP address assignment) The IP address is automatically assigned to you by your ISP. You will see the following screen when you choose DHCP. Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable WAN Connection Type DHCP Some ISP and DHCP servers ask for the Host Name of the DHCP client before Host Name assigning an IP address.
5.1.2 Static (Fixed IP address assignment) The IP address, subnet mask, gateway, and DNS server are provided by your ISP. Please enter the information accordingly. Select Enable / Disable to enable/disable WAN. Connection Type Static IP External IP Address The external IP addresses offered by the ISP. Netmask The Netmask is offered by the ISP.
5.1.3 PPPoE (connected by username/password) If your ISP provides the username and password, please enter the information accordingly. Provided by your ISP Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable WAN Connection Type PPPoE User Name The user name offered by the ISP. Password The password offered by the ISP.
5.1.4 VPN Client Select Enable / Disable to enable/disable WAN. Connection Type VPN Client VPN Client Type PPTP or L2TP can be chosen in the pull-down menu VPN Connection Type Static IP or DHCP can be chosen in the pull-down menu External IP Address The external IP addresses offered by the ISP.
5.1.5 Mobile WAN (connected by information related to what your ISP needs) Please enter the APN, PIN code, user name, and password provided by your ISP. (Please note that some information might not be needed.) Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable WAN Connection Type Mobile WAN Choose the modem brand you use.
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Choose By Service Provider for specifying the ISP you use, or otherwise choose APN Type Custom to assign desired APN. Location Choose your location. Choose your service provider and the Access Point Name (APN) will be Service Provider automatically assigned. Enter APN string offered by the ISP if you select Custom for APN Type (keep it Access Point Name (APN) empty if your ISP doesn’t need it).
If you want to share your 3G/3.5G network via your BlackBerry, you have to choose this WAN connection type in the AXIMCom Mobile Router. **Make sure your provider has enabled Data Tethering to your plan. Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable WAN...
WAN connection type in the AXIMCom Mobile Router. After connecting your phone and AXIMCom Mobile Router with USB, you need to enable “Internet Sharing” or “Mobile Network Sharing” function in your Windows Mobile phone, Google Android Phones or iPhone.
5.1.8 HSPA+ Super Speed If you using HSPA+ super speed modem, please choose this WAN connection type. Please enter the APN, PIN code, user name, and password provided by your ISP. (Please note that some information might not be needed.)
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Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable WAN Connection Type HSPA+ Super Speed Choose the modem brand you use. You can keep it as Auto for Modem Brand automatic detection. Choose the modem model you use. You can keep it as Auto for Modem Model automatic detection.
If you want to share your 3G/3.5G network via your iPhone, you have to choose this WAN connection type in the AXIMCom Mobile Router. After connecting your phone and AXIMCom Mobile Router with USB, you need to enable “Internet tethering” function in your iPhone.
WAN DETECT Click on [Setup] – [WAN Detect] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure the basic settings of WAN Detect following the instructions below. External Connection Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable connection detection. Detection Detection Host Enter the IP address or domain name of the host to be detected. Detection Interval Detection Interval is 60 seconds Connection...
LAN SETUP Click on [Setup] – [LAN] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure your LAN following the instructions listed below. Internal IP Address Please key in Internal IP Address Netmask Select Netmask from the selection list. Click Enable to avoid cyclic topology caused by incorrect Spanning Tree connection of your internal network.
DHCP SERVER SETUP AXIMCom Mobile Router provides DHCP server service in order to offer IP addresses to the computers within a LAN. Click on [Setup] – [DHCP] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure your LAN following the instructions listed below.
IP addresses behind the server. Register with one of the DDNS providers (DynDNS.org, TZO.com or ZoneEdit.com) before you configure DDNS on the AXIMCom Mobile Router. Click on [Setup] – [DDNS] tab. You will see the following screen.
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Configure your DDNS following the instructions listed below. Select Enable to enable DDNS service. DDNS Service Select Disable to disable DDNS service. DDNS Type Select the desired DDNS service provider from the list. User Name Enter your username Password Enter your password Host Name Apply for a domain name, and make sure it is allocated to you...
Clone WAN MAC If your ISP does not enforce access control, please select Disable. If the PC you use to configure AXIMCom Mobile Router is the device which has the right MAC address to access the internet, press Get Current PC MAC MAC Address Address button.
TIME SETUP Click on [Setup] – [Time] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Time] Settings based on the instructions listed below Time Synchronization Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable Time Synchronization Select Time Server according to your location. You can choose Time Server from Automatic, Asia, Europe, North America, South America, or Africa.
CHAPTER6 WIRELESS SETTINGS BASIC SETUP Multiple SSIDs allow the ability for separate security mode and key settings to be set by users for both convenience and increased protection. Users are able to configure their network devices to access the first SSID with the WPA2 PSK (Pre-Shared Key) and secret key, whilst share the second SSID with WEP and the periodically changed key for visitors.
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Configure wireless settings following the instructions below. Wireless Select Enable if you would like to turn on the wireless signal Connection Select Disable if you would like to turn off the wireless signal. Wireless Mode Select the wireless mode for 802.11b/g/n or mixed use. Transmission Select the transmission power class from 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100%.
6.1.2 SSID Settings Users are able to configure each SSID with its own attributes. Furthermore, various security modes are available based on the user’s needs and preference: Disable, WEP, WPA Pre-Shared Key, WPA, WPA2 Pre-Shared Key, and WPA2. However, it is important to note that all devices under the wireless network must use the same security mode.
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WirelessSSID Enter the wireless station name you would like to have. Name AXIMCom Mobile Router broadcasts SSID periodically. Select Enable to turn it on or Disable to turn it off. Wireless SSID Enabling SSID Broadcasting brings convenience for users to find and connect Broadcasting AXIMCom Mobile Router.
6.1.3 WEP If WEP is selected, WEP index and keys should be set manually. WEP Key Index WEP Key Index indicates which WEP key is used for data encryption. 64-bit WEP: type 10 hexadecimal digits or 5 ASCII characters WEP Key (1~4) 128-bit WEP: type 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters.
6.1.4 WPA Pre-shared Key / WPA2 Pre-shared Key If WPA Pre-shared Key or WPA2 Pre-shared Key is selected, Pre-shared Key is supposed to be set. Pre-shared Key Pre-shared Key serves as the credential for the packet encryption. Encryption Mode TKIP/AES are supported.
6.1.5 WPA / WPA2(RADIUS) If WPA or WPA2 is selected, the radius server information should be set accordingly. Radius Server IP Address Enter the RADIUS server’s IP address. Radius Server Port Enter the RADIUS server’s port number. The default port is 1812. Radius Key Enter the RADIUS server’s IP Address.
ADVANCED SETUP Click on [Wireless] – [Advanced] tab. You will see the following screen.
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Configure wireless advanced settings following the instructions below. Region Choose the region you are currently located in. Fragmentation Enter the fragmentation bytes. The default value is 2346 bytes. Enter the RTS seconds. The default value is 2347 seconds. DTim Enter the DTim seconds. The default value is 1. Beacon Interval Enter the interval to send a beacon.
WDS SETUP WDS (Wireless Distributed System) enables the wireless bridging amongst several wireless devices. The bridged devices are identified by the WDS MAC addresses. Click on [Wireless] – [WDS] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure WDS settings following the instructions below. Select Enable to enable WDS function.
UNIVERSAL REPEATER SETUP The Universal Repeater function is similar with WDS in that it is used to essentially enlarge the area of wireless network coverage. However, unlike WDS, Universal Repeater offers simplicity in configuration requirements, as users only need to configure the current AP as a client, and to connect it to the second AP’s SSID (or BSSID). However, you need to ensure that the two APs are using the same wireless channel and security mode (and key) for Universal Repeater to work effectively.
WPS SETUP Click on [Wireless] – [WPS] tab. You will see the following screen. Click on [Enable] and [Save Settings] tab to saving this setting. You will see the following screen.
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Two approaches of WPS connecting can be used, (1) Click on [Push Button]then press the WPS button on the client device intended to connect to the router within 2 minutes. The connection will be established when the [Please wait] screen disappears. (2) Please enter the WPS PIN code generated from the client device intended to connect to the Router.
This will then consequently result in the malfunction of the server. AXIMCom Mobile Router is able to detect TCP SYN DoS attacks and limits the resource consumption by lowering the incoming request rate by quickly recycling the resource.
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Uncheck to disable ICMP Broadcasting Protection. ICMP broadcasting attack is a type of DoS attacks. A flood of ICMP broadcasting packets is generated and sent to a server (like AXIMCom Mobile Router). Consequently, this server will suffer from a huge amount of interruptions and consumption of computing resources.
Type the MAC address to permit a device to access the network. * Enabling MAC filtering blocks all MAC addresses which are not listed in the MAC Filter Rule. Be aware that adding the MAC address of your managing computer is required in order to access to AXIMCom Mobile Router.
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Click on [Add] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Add Access Control List (ACL)] Settings following the instructions below Sequence Number This defines the sequence of the ACL rules. If a packet fits the conditions set by the ACL rules, the packet will then be sorted according to the first ACL rule from the top of the list.
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Example: Filter and block MSN usage. For example, a company does not wish to allow employees to use MSN. The system administrator can set up an ACL action: rejecting the traffic going out to External IP Range at 207.46.110.*/24. Rule Name MSN Blocking Rule Enable Enable...
MAC ACCESS CONTROL SETUP Click on [Security] – [MAC Access Control] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure ACL Settings following the instructions below. MAC Access Control Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable MAC access Control Default MAC Access The default ACL action of the ACL rules. When you add the individual Control Action rules, it can be viewed as exceptions and take effects relating to the default action.
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Sequence Number This defines the sequence (priority) of all the MAC ACL actions. Rule Name Name of the MAC access rule. Set up the MAC Address to which you would like to enable the MAC ACL action. Action Choose ALLOW/DENY to ALLOW/DENY ACL Enable Enable/Disable this MAC access rule Static ARP Enable...
OpenDNS SETUP 7.4.1 OpenDNS Settings Click on [Security] – [OpenDNS] tab. You will see the following screen. ConfigureOpenDNS Settings following the instructions below. OpenDNS Service Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable OpenDNS OpenDNS Username Enter OpenDNS user name. OpenDNS Password Enter OpenDNS password. Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable the data flow redirect to DNS Query Redirection to the OpenDNS Server.
WEB FILTERING SETUP Click on [Security] – [Web Filtering] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure Web Filtering Settings following the instructions below. Web Filtering Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable Web Filtering ActiveX Filtering Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable ActiveX Filtering Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable Java/JavaScript Java/JavaScript Filtering Filtering...
7.5.1 Added Web Filtering Rules Click on [Add] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure Web Filtering Settings following the instructions below Sequence Number This defines the sequence (priority) of all the Web Filtering rules. Rule Enable Choose Enable/Disable to enable/disable Web Filtering rule Filter Keyword Enter the Keyword Filter Type...
Certain applications in a LAN are available only after activating the port range forwarding, including servers and online gaming. When an Internet request wants to access a port, AXIMCom Mobile Router will dispatch it to the IP specified. Due to security reasons, users are suggested to limit the use of port range forwarding, and cancel it when the application is not used.
8.1.1 Port Range Forward Settings Click on [Applications] – [Port Range Forward] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [DMZ] Settings following the instructions below Select Enable to enable DMZ function. Select Disable to disable DMZ function. Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will receive all the DMZ IP Address packets originally going to the WAN port / Public IP address above.
8.1.2 Add Port Range Forwarding Rule Click on [Add] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Add Port Range Forwarding Rule] Settings following the instructions below This defines the sequences (priorities) of the port forwarding rules. If a Sequence Number packet fits the conditions setup by the port forwarding rules, the packet will then be forwarded according to the 1st rule from the top of the list.
VIRTUAL HOST SETUP 8.2.1 Virtual Host Settings Click on [Applications] – [Virtual Host] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Virtual Host] Settings following the instructions below Virtual Hosts Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable the Virtual Host function.
8.2.2 Add Virtual Host Click on [Add] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Add Virtual Host] Settings following the instructions below This defines the sequences (priorities) of the Virtual Host rule. If a packet fits Sequence Number the conditions setup by the Virtual Host rule rules, the packet will then be forwarded according to the 1st rule from the top of the list.
STREAMING/VPN PASS-THROUGH You can enhance your media streaming quality by enabling RTSP, MSS, and H.323 protocols. Moreover, VPN Pass-through functionality can also be enabled. Click on [Applications] – [Streaming / VPN] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Streaming] Settings following the instructions below. RTSP Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable RTSP Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable MMS...
UPnP/NAT-PMP SETUP Click on [Applications] – [UPnP / NAT-PMP] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [UPnP] Settings following the instructions below UPnP Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable UPnP NAT-PMP Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable NAT-PMP UPnP Port Enter the number for UPnP port.
CHAPTER9 AirCloud DRIVE SETUP Click on [AirCloud] – [Drive] tab. You will see the following screen. Configure [Add Port Range Forwarding Rule] Settings following the instructions below Drive Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable AirCloud-Drive. Drive Allow Guest Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable anonymous login. Drive External Access Select Enable/Disable to enable/disable external user login.
CHAPTER10 ADMIN 10.1 MANAGEMENT Click on [Admin] – [Management] tab. You will see the following screen.
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Select Disable to disable Remote Management Remote Management If the remote management is enabled, users who are not in the LAN can connect to AXIMCom Mobile Router and configure it from the Internet. Management Port HTTP port which users can connect to. (default port is 8080)
10.2 SYSTEM UTILITIES Click on [Admin] – [System Utilities] tab. You will see the following screen.
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Using the [ping] tool based on the instructions listed below Interface Select the interface that use to ping to, ie. LAN, WAN. Target Host Enter the IP address to ping to Number of Packets Specify the number of the ICMP packets to send out Ping Press the tab to start the “ping”...
CHAPTER11 STATUS You can access and view all the system information regarding AXIMCom Mobile Router from here. 11.1 ROUTER INFORMATION Click on [Status] – [Router] tab. You will see the following screen.
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“Authorized” should be shown. If “Unauthorized” is shown, please contact the License seller or AXIMCom for a replacement. Current Time Current system time Running Time The period of time AXIMCom Mobile Router has been running. MAC Address MAC Address IP Address Internal IP Address Subnet Mask...
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11.2 USER/DHCP Clickon [Status] – [DHCP] tab. You will see the following screen. Name DHCP client name IP Address IP address which is assigned to this client MAC Address MAC address of this client Expiration Time The remaining time of the IP assignment...
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11.3 USER/ CURRENT Click on [Status] – [Current] tab. You will see the following screen. IP Address IP address assigned by Static ARP matching MAC Address MAC address in the Static ARP matching ARP Type Static or dynamic...
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