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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Broadband Wireless Router (Access Point) User Manual...

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    Note No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written permission. Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. March 2002, Rev02 Safety Instructions Installing Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.
  • Page 3 DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIABILITY KOBIAN OR THE AUTHORIZED RESELLERS OR THE DISTRIBUTORS SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE TO COMPANY, ITS CUSTOMERS, OR ANY THIRD PARTIES FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION, EXPRESSED, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, WITH RESPECT TO ITS PRODUCTS OR THE CONTENTS OR USE OF THIS DOCUMENTATION AND ALL ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ITS...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS........................2 Installing............................2 Using ..............................2 Servicing............................2 CONTENTS............................3 WHAT YOU CAN DO ........................... 7 .............................. 7 EATURES Router Feature ..........................7 Bridging Features ..........................8 Wireless LAN Features ........................8 ........................8 YSTEM EQUIREMENTS For Wireless Clients ......................... 8 For Ethernet (wired) Clients......................
  • Page 5 Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual For Windows 98 ..........................20 For Windows 2000 ......................... 20 For Windows NT4.0........................20 WEB CONFIGURATION OVERVIEW ................... 21 Using the Web-Based Manager...................... 21 Outline of Web Manager ........................ 21 To Have the New Settings Take Effect................... 21 BASIC CONFIGURATION ........................
  • Page 6 Contents On Ethernet client........................... 42 On Wireless client .......................... 42 WAN........................42 ROBLEMS WITH ......................43 ROBLEMS WITH PGRADING ....................... 44 ROBLEMS WITH ATE AND SPECIFICATIONS ..........................45 Wireless LAN Features ........................45 Routing Features ..........................45 Bridging Features ........................... 46 Security Features ..........................

  • Page 8: What You Can Do

    What You Can Do Congratulations on your purchase of this Broadband Wireless Router (AP) with 4-port switch and access point that extend your existing broadband Cable/DSL connection. The 802.11b access point allows PC’s with wireless cards connect together, while the high performance 4-port switch that expand your local network for small office.

  • Page 9: Bridging Features

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Bridging Features Supports self-learning bridge specified in IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging Transparent Bridging between 4-port 10/100 Mb Ethernet switch and 802.11b Wireless LAN interface QoS Supports IEEE 802.1p tag for prioritize layer 2 traffic on 4-port Ethernet Switch Port based priority that can prioritize specific port for multimedia streaming applications Security Features...

  • Page 10: Unpacking Your Broadband Wireless Router (Ap)

    What You Can Do Unpacking Your Broadband Wireless Router (AP) Check the contents of the package against the pack contents checklist below. If any of the items is missing, please contact your ISP. • Broadband Wireless Router (AP) • Power Adapter •...

  • Page 11: Indicators And Connecting

    Indicators and Connecting Front panel The following figure illustrates the front panel of the Broadband Wireless Router (AP): When link is established, the LED is On. When the device is transferring data, the LED is Blinking. Rear Panel The following figure illustrates the rear panel of your Broadband Wireless Router (AP). PWR: Power Switch.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Broadband Wireless Router (Ap)

    Indicators and Connecting Connecting the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) 1 Connecting to the WAN port. Connect the Ethernet cable with your xDSL/ATU-R to the 10Base-T Ethernet WAN port on your Broadband Wireless Router (AP). Note The attached xDSL/ATU-R must provide a standard 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Please use the Ethernet cable comes with your broadband device or any other standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable.

  • Page 13: Basic Configuration

    Basic Configuration To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the LAN port (connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device). The configuration can also be performed on a wireless client station (as Network 2 on Connection Figure 2).
  • Page 14 Basic Configuration Step 5 Perform the task of Save and Reset to have new settings take effect. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the Broadband Wireless Router (AP). Note For the wireless-interfaced station, you need to set its SSID to the Broadband Wireless Router (AP)’s default SSID value and disable the WEP encryption.

  • Page 15: Xdsl/Atu-R Connection

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual xDSL/ATU-R Connection The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) provides continuous and high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. In addition, it can connect your entire network to the Internet through an external broadband access device (such as DSL modem or ATU-R shown as Network 1 in the figure below).

  • Page 16: Connecting To Your Atu-R

    xDSL/ATU-R Connection Connecting to Your ATU-R If you are going to connect the WAN port to a ATU-R, follow the steps below: HOW to setup: 1. Use the Ethernet cable comes with your ATU-R. Plug one end to the 10Base-T Ethernet port of the modem, and the other end to the WAN port on your Broadband Wireless Router (AP) (shown as Network 1 in the figure below).

  • Page 17: Tcp/Ip Configuration

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual TCP/IP Configuration By default, the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) operates as a DHCP server for the client PCs on the LAN. In order to access the Internet through the router, each host on your network must have TCP/IP installed and set up to obtain dynamic IP addresses.

  • Page 18: For Windows Nt 4.0

    TCP/IP Configuration Step 7 On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click Step 8 When returning to Network window, click OK. Step 9 Wait for Windows copying files. Step 10 When prompted with System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
  • Page 19 Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Step 8 On the IP Address tab, click on the drop-down arrow of Adapter to select required adapter. Enable Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and then click OK. Step 9 When prompted with the message below, click Yes to continue. Step 10 When returning to Network window, click Close.

  • Page 20: For Windows 2000

    TCP/IP Configuration For Windows 2000 Step 1 From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. Step 2 Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties. Step 3 On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install.

  • Page 21: Renew Ip Address On Client Pc

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Renew IP Address on Client PC There is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) is on line and the PC can not access the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PC’s IP address.

  • Page 22: Web Configuration Overview

    Web Configuration Overview Using the Web-Based Manager Once your host PC is properly configured as described in previous chapters, please proceed as follows: 1. Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) in the URL field: 192.168.0.1.

  • Page 24: Basic Configuration

    Basic Configuration WAN Setting This page allows you to specify how the WAN port of the router connects to your ISP’s server. There are four types of connection ways for you to select from. Please choose your connection mode from the drop-down list as required by your ISP. The default setting is PPPoE.

  • Page 25: Obtain An Ip Address Automatically

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Obtain an IP address automatically The WAN IP address and the default gateway IP address is assigned by the ISP or DHCP server of another subnet or xDSL/ATU-R. ( If the modem system has DHCP server capability, the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) can act as a DHCP client and receive its WAN IP address and subnet mask from the modem.) Specify an IP Address...

  • Page 26: Bridge

    Basic Configuration Bridge By selecting “Bridge” mode you enable bridging over the WAN port. The router can bridge the packets from your local network to the remote LAN over the WAN port. Note The Bridge mode is commonly used on the LAN to LAN architecture.

  • Page 27: Wireless Setting

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Wireless Setting The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) provides wireless connectivity within a range of several hundreds feet and acts as a bridge between your wired LAN and wireless PCs. This section shows you how to configure the wireless LAN setting. Wireless SSID (Service Set Identity): A name that uniquely identifies a wireless network.

  • Page 28: Advanced Configuration

    Advanced Configuration LAN Setting This page allows you to define the IP address over the LAN interface. IP Address & Subnet Mask: Allows you to specify the private IP address on the device’s LAN interface. By default, the IP address and subnet mask is 192.168.0.1 and 255.255.255.0. It is recommended NOT to change the default settings.
  • Page 29 Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual DHCP Lease time: Specify the time that a network device can lease a private IP address before the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) reassigning the IP address. Address Pool (from…to…): When you check the box to enable DHCP server function, you should give an available range of IP addresses (e.g.

  • Page 30: Wep Setting

    Advanced Configuration WEP Setting Privacy Security The privacy security function can enhance media security by encryption technology. All clients must set the same encryption key to maintain the tightened communication with the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) properly. To turn on the privacy function: Authentication Algorithm: Select Open Key or Shared Key as the authentication type.

  • Page 31: Routing

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Routing IP Dynamic Routing Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is utilized as a means of exchanging routing information between routers. It helps the routers to determine optimal routes. This page allows you to enable/disable this function. By default, RIP is disabled with Disable selected.

  • Page 32: Ip Static Routing

    Advanced Configuration IP Static Routing This page shows all the routing rules of data packets going through your Broadband Wireless Router (AP) if it runs in routing mode. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configured for Internet access, and your don’t need to configure additional static routes.

  • Page 33: Forwarding

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Forwarding The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) implements NAT to let your entire local network appear as a single machine to the Internet. The typical situation is that you have local servers for different services and you want to make them publicly accessible. With NAT applied, it will translate the internal IP addresses of these servers to a single IP address that is unique on the Internet.

  • Page 34: Dmz

    Advanced Configuration NAT separates an external network from directly referencing an internal network. With DMZ configuration, a DMZ host acts as a neutral zone between the private network and the outside network. For example, if you have a host providing online games or videoconferencing applications which are incompatible through NAT, you can specify its IP address here and then click the Apply button.

  • Page 35: Qos

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) comes with 4 10/100 Base-TX ports. It is capable of auto-sensing the Ethernet switching hub if a non-crossover cable is attached. In this page, you can select whether to enable or disable QOS management function. You also can set the priority for each switch port and select whether to enable or disable the 802.1p.

  • Page 36: System

    System Management Security For administration security, specify required User Name and Password. It limits this web-based manager access to users with the correct password. By default, the user name and password are admin (small letters). After clicking Apply to change the and password, the new setting takes effect currently. When you continue to access other pages, you will be prompted to re-login with new and password immediately.

  • Page 37: Upgrade

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Upgrade The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) supports the upgrading via HTTP protocol. The original configuration will still exist and not reset to the factory defaults. To transfer the firmware file, follow the steps below: 1.

  • Page 38: Reset

    System 5. During restarting , do not turn off the device and wait for several seconds to let the system come up. Note Do not interrupt the upgrade process otherwise it might cause damage to your Router. Reset After clicking Save, you should click Reset to have new settings take effect. After restarting, you should wait for several seconds to let the system come up.

  • Page 39: Status

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Status This page shows the basic information of your Broadband Wireless Router (AP) including the software version, WAN MAC address, LAN MAC address, Wireless LAN MAC address etc. It provides a general overview of your Broadband Wireless Router (AP). Information Log displays a running record of your router, including information, warning and error log.

  • Page 40: Glossary

    Glossary This chapter presents a more detailed description of the Broadband Wireless Router (AP)’s configuration parameters. DHCP (Dynamic Host LAN (Local Area Network) & Configuration Protocol) WAN (Wide Area Network) When operates as a DHCP server, the A LAN is a computer network Broadband Wireless Router (AP) limited to the immediate area, usually assign IP addresses to the client PCs...
  • Page 41 Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual RIP (Routing Information UDP (User Data gram Protocol) Protocol) UDP is a connectionless transport RIP is a routing protocol that uses the service that dispenses with the distance-vector routing algorithms to reliability services provided by TCP. calculate least-hops routes to a UDP gives applications a direct destination.
  • Page 42 Glossary NAT (Network Address Translation) IP Address NAT is an Internet standard that translates a private IP within one network to a public IP address, either a static or dynamic one. NAT provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses. It also enables a company to use more internal IP addresses.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problems with LAN On Ethernet client PCs on the LAN can not get IP addresses from the Broadband Wireless Router (AP). The chances are that the interface used as DHCP server is modified and the client PCs do not renew IP addresses. If your DHCP server is enabled on private IP Address previously and you modify the interface to public IP Address, the client PCs should renew IP addresses.

  • Page 44: Problems With Upgrading

    Troubleshooting • If your Broadband Wireless Router (AP) is set to routing mode and you use private IP addresses on the LAN, make sure Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. • Your PC may not recognize any DNS server address. Check your DNS setting on the Broadband Wireless Router (AP).

  • Page 45: Problems With Date And Time

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual Problems with Date and Time The Broadband Wireless Router (AP) uses the Network Time Protocol (NTP) to obtain the current time from one of the Network Time Servers on the Internet. If your LCD Panel can’t display the date and time, please check whether the SNTP setting is correct.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Wireless LAN Features • IEEE802.11/802.11b Compliant • The 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology is exploited • Operating Frequency Range 2.4GHz (2400-2483.5MHz) ISM Band • Support 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps Tx Rate (with Auto Rate Fall Back) •...

  • Page 47: Bridging Features

    Broadband Wireless Router (AP) User Manual • TCP/IP v4 • Support VPN PPTP pass through, IPSec Pass through Bridging Features • Supports self-learning bridge specified in IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging • Transparent Bridging between 4-port 10/100 Mb Ethernet switch and 802.11b Wireless LAN interface •...

  • Page 48: Power Adapter And Environmental Requirement

    SPECIFICATIONS • PTT: JATE Power Adapter and Environmental Requirement • AC Adaptor: Input 110±5 VAC; Output 12V DC, 1A; Frequency 60±3 Hz • Power Consumption: less than 10 Walt • Temperature: 5 to 40°C (operation), -10 to 55 °C (storage) •...

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