CheetahAccessTM Wireless Gateway AC-IG2004W Quick Installation Guide
Quick Installation Guide CheetahAccessTM Wireless Gateway 10/100 Mbps Wireless Gateway with 3 10/100 Mbps (RJ-45) Ethernet LAN ports, and 1 10Mbps (RJ-45) WAN Port
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Contents Contents Introduction Package Contents Confirm That You Meet Installation Requirements 1 1 1 Hardware Setup Indicator LEDs Connecting Devices Configuring Wireless Connections 2 2 2 3 Configuring Your Computer Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy Internet Explorer Netscape Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings Step 2.
Contents Configuring Your Computer for the Gateway Print Server Configuring Your Computer for the Gateway Print Server for Windows 95/98/NT/ME/2000 Step 1: Installing the Print Server Monitor Step 2: Configuring the Print Server Monitor Configure the Network Printer in Unix Systems 50 50 52 54 Common Configurations for Popular ISPs 55 ii 50
Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of Accton’s CheetahAccessTM Wireless Gateway. The CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway is a broadband router designed to share Internet Access, provide security, and to network multiple devices with and without wires. This gateway’s simple installation setup can be used by the least experienced of users, while providing networking professionals with easy to configure advanced features. Please read the User Guide for advanced features of this product.
Quick Installation Guide Hardware Setup Indicator LEDs Front Panel The front panel of the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway provides indicator LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) for easy monitoring. The following table defines the function of each LED. LED Power (green) Condition On Gateway is receiving power. Status WLAN (green) On The WAN port has established a valid wireless connection. WAN (green) On The WAN port has established a valid network connection.
Hardware Setup 4. Connecting a Dial-up Modem: If you use an external dial-up modem or ISDN modem, connect it to the COM port on the rear panel. 5. Connecting Printer: If you have a printer that you want to share between computers, connect it to the Printer port using a standard parallel printer cable. Or, if your printer already has an Ethernet card, it may be plugged into ports 1-3. 6. Power: Plug the power adapter into the power jack (5 V/2 A).
Quick Installation Guide Configuring Your Computer This Quick Installation Guide provides configuration instructions for Windows 95, 98, ME, NT4.0 and 2000 as well as for Mac OS 7.x and 8.x. Please be sure that you are following the proper instruction set for your operating system. • • • • Configuring Your Computer with Windows 95/98/ME begins on this page. Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 begins on page 12. Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 begins on page 19.
Configuring Your Computer 2. From “Control Panel” Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/ IP” component that is listed with your network card.
Quick Installation Guide 4. Select the “IP Address” tab. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Record them in the spaces provided below. 6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.
Configuring Your Computer 7. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under “DNS Server Search Order.” Record any listed addresses. 10.2.3.4 168.195.1.1 8. After writing down your settings, check to make sure you have recorded them correctly. Click the “IP Address” tab and then click “Obtain an IP address automatically.” Click “OK.” 9. Windows may need your Windows 95/98/ME CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying, it will then prompt you to restart your system.
Quick Installation Guide Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your Web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.
Configuring Your Computer 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...
Quick Installation Guide 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK.” 3. Repeat these steps for each Windows 95/98/ME computer connected to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Configuring Your Computer 2. Type “WINIPCFG” and click “OK.” It may take a minute or two for the “IP Configuration” window to appear. 3. From the drop-down menu, select your network card. Click “Release” and then “Renew.” Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway is functioning. Click “OK” to close the “IP Configuration” window.
Quick Installation Guide Configuring Your Computer with Windows 2000 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter manually.
Configuring Your Computer 3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. 4. Click “Properties.” 5. Double-click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
Quick Installation Guide 6. All information you need to record is on the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box. Use the spaces below to record the information. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 7. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and then select “Obtain DNS server address automatically.
Configuring Your Computer Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.
Quick Installation Guide 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. Netscape 1. 16 Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...
Configuring Your Computer 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK”. Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Quick Installation Guide 2. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press the key. 3. Type “IPCONFIG/RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window.
Configuring Your Computer Configuring Your Computer with Windows NT 4.0 Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. Many ISPs issue these numbers automatically using a networking technology known as Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, or DHCP. Other ISPs will specify your IP address and associated numbers, which you must enter manually.
Quick Installation Guide 2. Double-click the “Network” icon. 3. Select the “Protocols” tab. 4. Double-click “TCP/IP Protocol.” 5. Select the “IP Address” tab.
Configuring Your Computer 6. In the “Adapter” drop-down list, be sure your Ethernet adapter is selected. If “Obtain an IP address automatically” is already selected, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Click “Cancel” to close each window, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 7. In the “TCP/IP Properties” dialog box, click the “IP address” tab to locate your IP address, subnet Mask, and default gateway. Record these values in the spaces provided below.
Quick Installation Guide 8. Click the “DNS” tab to see the primary and secondary DNS servers. Record these values in the appropriate spaces below. 9. After writing down your IP settings, click the “IP address” tab. Select “Obtain IP address automatically” and click “OK.” Click “OK” again to close the “Network” window. 10. Windows may copy some files, and will then prompt you to restart your system. Click “Yes” and your computer will shut down and restart.
Configuring Your Computer Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Tools,” then “Internet Options.” 2.
Quick Installation Guide 3. Clear all the checkboxes. 4. Click “OK,” and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window. Netscape 1. 24 Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences...
Configuring Your Computer 2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced,” then click “Proxies.” Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK” Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings.
Quick Installation Guide 2. In the “Command Prompt” window, type “IPCONFIG/RELEASE” and press the key. 3. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press the key. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway is functioning. 4. Type “EXIT” and press to close the “Command Prompt” window.
Configuring Your Computer Configuring Your Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here may not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screenshots were created using Mac OS 8.5. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 8.5. Step 1. Configure TCP/IP Settings After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, configure your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway.
Quick Installation Guide 2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that “Ethernet” is selected in the “Connect Via:” field. If “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the “Configure” field, your computer is already configured for DHCP. Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and skip to Step 2 “Disable HTTP Proxy.” 3. All the information you need to record is in the “TCP/IP” dialog box. Use the space below to record the information. 4.
Configuring Your Computer Step 2. Disable HTTP Proxy You will need to verify that the “HTTP Proxy” feature of your web browser is disabled. This is so that your web browser will be able to view the configuration pages inside your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. The following steps are for Internet Explorer and for Netscape. Determine which browser you use and follow the appropriate steps. Internet Explorer 1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences.” 2.
Quick Installation Guide Netscape 1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit” and select “Preferences.” 2. In the “Preferences” dialog box, in the left-hand column labeled “Category,” select “Advanced”. Under the “Advanced” category, select “Proxies.” 3. Select “Direct Connection to the Internet” and click “OK.
Configuring Your Computer Step 3. Obtain IP Settings from Your Gateway Now that you have configured your computer to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing any old IP settings and renewing them with settings from your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select “TCP/IP.
Quick Installation Guide 2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will be shown. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.2.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your Default Gateway is 192.168.2.1. These values confirm that your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway is functioning. 3. Close the TCP/IP window. Now that your computer is configured to connect to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, please skip to “Configuring Your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway” on the next page.
Configuring Your Gateway Configuring Your Gateway Now that you have successfully configured your computer and retrieved your new network settings from your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, you are ready to configure the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s settings for your LAN. 1. Open your web browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator) and click the stop button. 2. In the “Address” field type “http://192.168.2.1” and press . 3.
Quick Installation Guide 4. On the main page of the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway web console, click “Setup.” 5. The CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s automated setup process will take you through each step for setting up your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. Click “Enter” to start the process. Using a password can protect your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway from unauthorized changes. Not using a password can easily leave your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway-and your network-open to security risks.
Configuring Your Gateway 6. In the “Change Password” screen, enter your current password in the “Current Password” field. If you have not set a password before, leave it blank. Choose a password for your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway and enter it in the next two fields, “New Password” and “Re-Enter Password for Verification.” 7. Click “ENTER” when finished. 8. Select your time zone from the list and click “ENTER.
Quick Installation Guide 9. In most applications, you should not change the “IP address” from the default (192.168.2.1). However, if you are installing your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway within an existing network, you may need to change it to match your current addressing scheme. By using the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s built-in DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server you are allowing the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway to handle all the IP addressing on your Local Area Network (LAN).
Configuring Your Gateway 10. In most applications, you should leave the DHCP Server “Enabled.” If you prefer to handle all the IP addressing on your network yourself, click disable. 11. There is usually no need to change the IP address pool. If you change the pool range, make sure the first three octets match the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s IP address, i.e., 192.168.2.yyy. 12. The Domain Name is optional, but this information may be specified so that it can be passed to the client PCs. 13.
Quick Installation Guide • If you connect to the Internet using a DSL Modem, your ISP probably requires you to manually enter your TCP/IP settings. If you have a DSL connection or if you know you use a static IP address, please go to “Configuring Your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway for a Static IP Address” on page 42. • If you connect to the Internet using a DSL Modem and you use a login name and password, your ISP uses PPPoE.
Configuring Your Gateway 2. If you have a host name provided by your ISP (i.e. CX-1234-56789) enter it in the “Host Name” field. Some ISPs register the MAC Address of your network card. A MAC (Media Access Control) Address is a unique identification number (in hexadecimal digits) given to each networking device. Once your MAC address is registered, the ISP’s server will verify that the MAC address you are connecting with matches the one that’s registered. If it does not match, you cannot connect.
Quick Installation Guide 3. If you need to “Clone” the MAC Address from your network card, click “Clone MAC Address.” The MAC Address field will display the new address. 4. Click “ENTER” when finished. A Domain Name Server (DNS) is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.acctontech.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and find the matching IP address: 198.137.240.92. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience.
Configuring Your Gateway 5. If you are connecting to the Internet with a dynamic IP address, you probably do not need to enter anything here. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, enter the DNS server addresses in the spaces provided. 6. Click “ENTER” when finished. Many ISP’s use modems that automatically configure themselves. Sometimes connection information is stored on the modem and needs to be updated.
Quick Installation Guide Configuring Your Gateway for a Static IP Address Continuing from the previous steps “Configuring Your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway” on page 33: 1. 42 Select “Static IP address,” and click “More Configuration.
Configuring Your Gateway 2. Enter the IP address, subnet mask, and gateway provided to you by your ISP in the appropriate fields. You recorded these numbers earlier when you configured your computer to connect to the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. 3. Click “ENTER” when finished. A Domain Name Server (DNS) is like an index of names and Web addresses. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.acctontech.
Quick Installation Guide 4. Enter the DNS server address(es) in the spaces provided. 5. Click “ENTER” when finished. Many ISP’s use modems that automatically configure themselves. Sometimes connection information is stored on the modem and needs to be updated. You may need to shut down and restart your modem after you have configured your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway. 6. Restart your DSL modem by removing the power, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it.
Configuring Your Gateway Configuring Your Gateway for PPPoE Continuing from the previous steps “Configuring Your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway” on page 33: 1. Select “PPP over Ethernet,” and click “More Configuration.
Quick Installation Guide 2. Enter the User Name and Password required by your ISP in the appropriate fields. Enter the password again for verification in the “Please retype your password” field. 3. If your ISP has provided you with a “Service Name” enter it in the “Service Name” field, otherwise, leave this field blank. 4. Click “ENTER” when finished. If you type a Web address, such as www.acctontech.
Configuring Your Gateway 5. If you are connecting to the Internet through PPPoE, you probably do not need to enter anything here. However, if there is another DNS server that you would rather use, enter the DNS server addresses in the spaces provided. 6. Click “ENTER” when finished. Many ISP’s use modems that automatically configure. Sometimes connection information is stored on the modem and needs to be updated.
Quick Installation Guide Configuring Your Gateway for Dialup on Demand 1. Select “Dialup on Demand,” and click “More Configuration.” 2. If the serial port is used for primary Internet access, then check the item “Check if you only use a dial-up modem to connect to the Internet.” If not checked, then this connection will only be used for backup access if the primary WAN link fails.
Configuring Your Gateway 3. Enter your ISP account user name and password in the “Dial-Up Account Information.” 4. Enter the “Modem Initialization String” provided by your modem manufacturer. The following is a sample initialization string: “ATQ1SO=1&D0&K0&W” as defined below: Q1 S0=1 D0 K0 W : Inhibit result codes to DTE : Auto answer on first ring : Don't care DTR : Disables DTE/DCE flow control : Write command to modem memory 5.
Quick Installation Guide Configuring Your Computer for the Gateway Print Server If you are not connecting your printer to your CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway, skip this section. With the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s built-in print server, you can connect your printer to the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway and print from any computer on your network. Each computer needs to have a “client” installed that will communicate with the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s print server.
Configuring Your Computer for the Gateway Print Server 4. InstallShield will guide you through the installation process. Click “Next >” for each window and “Finish” when complete. 5. Windows must reboot for the changes to take place. When asked if you want to reboot now, select yes and click “OK.
Quick Installation Guide Step 2: Configuring the Print Server Monitor Now that the software is installed, it must be configured to work properly. 1. Click “Start,” select “Settings,” and then select “Printers.” 2. Double-click “Add Printer.
Configuring Your Computer for the Gateway Print Server 3. Follow the screen prompts to add your printer as a “Local printer” for Windows 95/98/ME/2000 or as a printer managed by “My Computer” for Windows NT. 4. From the list of manufacturers and printers in the next window, select the printer you have attached to the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway.
Quick Installation Guide 5. Select the Accton CheetahAccess Print Server Monitor (the default port name is “AC-IG2004W”) and click “Configure Port...” 6. Enter the CheetahAccess Wireless Gateway’s IP address in the “IP address” field (default is 192.168.2.1) and click “OK.” 7. You will be asked if you want to print a test page. Click “Yes” to make sure that your printer is configured correctly. 8. Your printer will now appear in the “Printers” window.
Common Configurations for Popular ISPs Common Configurations for Popular ISPs WAN Types Dynamic IP (Clone MAC) Dynamic IP (Hostname) PPPoE (DSL) Static (DSL) Static (Cable) Characteristics Cable modem ISP, non-hostname based. Need to clone mac in the DHCP page of router. Popular ISPs MediaOne, RoadRunner, Optimum Online, Time Warner, Charter and Adelphia Cable ISP, Requires Hostname to @Home Network, Cogoco, ComCast, Cox, authenticate ie. cx213818-B.
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AC-IG2004W E112001-R01 Part Number: 650.
