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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1 Features......................................................................................................................................... 1 Hardware Connection............................................................................................................... 6 Physical Details...............................................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction This is a compact/travel size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 2 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this Access Point is easy to be setup and maintained. All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser.
Rear Panel Reset WPS WAN LAN DC 3.3V/1.5A Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the Wireless Portable Router will set all setting back to factory default values. To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Wireless Settings> WPS), then press the WPS button once on the Wireless Portable Router, the GREEN LED will start to flash. To make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes. Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.
Gateway Mode When Gateway (GW) mode is selected, the device will enter gateway mode. And the wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station (gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
Chapter 3: Configuration Hardware Connection 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Portable Router, another end to your PC or notebook. 2. Then, connect the Wireless Portable Router with a power to an outlet. Login 1. 2. 3. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wireless Portable Router. Start your Web Browser.
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username "admin" and password “admin” to login. If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Portable Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Portable Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. Enter the command: ping 10.10.10.
Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
Wizard (GW) Step 1- WAN Access Type Here user can set up the WAN connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE or L2TP, PPTP and click Next to continue. WAN Access Type DHCP Client If the DHCP Client WAN connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically. Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP that provided the related information.
PPPoE If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Step 2- LAN This step can set up Wireless Portable Router’s IP address, subnet mask, DHCP type, DHCP IP addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time. IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP address is 10.10.10.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP addresses to connected clients.
Step 3- Network Mode This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel. Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.) Network (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. Frequency (Channel) Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu. Step 4- Security Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Portable Router.
OPEN/SHARED/WEP AUTO Default Key: Select the default key Key1~4. WEP Key 1~4: Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. There are several formats to enter the keys. z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Internet Settings WAN (GW) WAN Connection Type Select the WAN Connection Type Static (fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE (ADSL) and L2TP, PPTP. Default setting is DHCP enabled. DHCP (Auto Config) Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to user’s computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Static (fixed IP) IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask in this column.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column. Primary DNS Server: The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP. Secondary DNS Server: The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP. PPPoE (ADSL) User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider.
PPTP Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Address Mode: Select Dynamic or Static IP address mode for the pull-down menu. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in this column. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
LAN IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP address is 10.10.10.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) MAC Address DHCP Type Shows the MAC address of this Wireless Portable Router.
addresses to connected clients. Server: Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address. Start IP Address The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 10.10.10.100 should work for most cases. End IP address The end IP address, the maximum is 253.
built upon open, Internet-based communication standards. The term UPnP is derived from plug-and-play, a technology for dynamically attaching devices directly to a computer. Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. PPPoE Relay Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. DNS Proxy Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. Apply After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the settings. Click Cancel to restore to default values.
L2TP Passthrough L2TP, Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). Use the L2TP with VPN that user can access the personal network via Internet. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu. IPSec Passthrough IPSec, Internet Protocol Security. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu. PPTP Passthrough PPTP, Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
Destination The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device set in the Route Gateway field. Range Select Host or Net from the pull-down menu. Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address in the field. Interface You can select to use LAN, WAN or Custom as the physical interface from where the packets will be sent. Comment Enter note or remark here.
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Radio On/Off Network Mode Click Radio ON/OFF button to turn on/off the radio function. Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.) Network Name A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name (SSID) that identifies a wireless network. Multiple SSID 1~7 A multiple SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.
Advanced Advanced Wireless BG Protection Mode Beacon Interval Select the protection mode form the pull-down list, Auto, On and Off. Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-999. (Default Beacon Interval is 100.) Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) Fragment Range from 1 to 255. (Default data beacon rate is 1.
Threshold RTS Threshold Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. (The default value is 2346.) RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set. (The default value is 2347.
WMM Parameters Click the WMM Configuration button to go further settings. Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Multicast-to-Unicast Select Disable or Enable this function. (Default setting is Disable.) Security Wireless Security/Encryption Settings Select choice Select SSID to set up the security form the pull-down list.
Security Mode There are eleven type of authentication modes including Disable, Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 and 802.1X. The security default setting is Disable. Note: ¾ ¾ ¾ WPA and WPA-PAK only support TKIP and AES as encryption method. SHARED only supports WEP as encryption method. WEP AUTO means AP can accept STA connect to it using OPENWEP or SHARED-WEP.
z z z z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK, and WPA1 WPA2 offer three encryption methods, TKIP, AES and TKIP AES. WPA/ WAP2/ WPA1 WPA2 WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WPA, and TKIP, AES or TKIP AES for WPA2, WPA1/WPA2.
WPA-PSK/ WAP2-PSK/ WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WPPSK, and TKIP, AES or TKIP AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA1 PSK WPA2 PSK. Pass Phrase: Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters in the column. Key Renewal Interval: Enter the renewal security time (seconds) in the column. Default is 3600 seconds. Set 0 to disable re-key. 802.1x WEP: Select Disable or Enable to this function.
WDS Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Select the mode from the pull-down menu, Disable, Lazy Mode, Bridge Mode or Repeater Mode. (Default WDS mode is Disable.) If the users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless settings> Basic to set up APs that should use the same SSID and Channel , then go back to Wireless settings> WDS to enter Wireless MAC of each other to make the WDS connection. Step 1: Setup the same SSID and Channel on both wireless APs.
Lazy Mode If Lazy mode be selected, it is unnecessary to set up wireless MAC here, just go to set up Wireless MAC address on the other wireless AP then WDS function will be active. Phy Mode: Select CCK(11b mode), OFDM(11g mode), HTMIX(11b/g/n mixed mode) or GREENFIELD(11n mode) from the pull-down menu. Each AP should be setup to the same Phy mode.
Phy Mode: Select CCK, OFDM, HTMIX or GREENFIELD from the pulldown menu. Each AP should be setup to the same Phy mode. AP1~AP4 Encrypt Type: Users should go to the main web page of the Wireless Portable Router Wireless settings > Security page to set up security mode under Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2. Select NONE, WEP, TKIP and AES encryption type from pull-down menu. (Default encryption type is NONE.
Phy Mode: Select CCK, OFDM, HTMIX or GREENFIELD from the pulldown menu. Each AP should be setup to the same Phy mode. AP1~AP4 Encrypt Type: Users should go to the main web page of the Wireless Portable Router Wireless settings > Security page to set up security mode under Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2. Select NONE, WEP, TKIP and AES encryption type from pull-down menu. (Default encryption type is NONE.
WPS WPS Config WPS Select Enable then click Apply to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, then push physical WPS button on Wireless Portable Router to make a WPS connection. Default setting is Disable.
Status Configured, otherwise, the status will show Idle. Trigger WPS AP to do simple config with WPS Client. If WPS configured, here shows Yes, otherwise, NO. WPS Configured WPS SSID Shows the Wireless Portable Router network name. WPS Auth Mode The WPS authentication type supports Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK. Please go to the configuration page Wireless Settings > Security to set up the WPS security.
Client Mode Profile Add Click Add button to set the station profile. Profile Name: Default profile name is PROF001, or enter desired profile name here. SSID: Enter the station’s network name here. Network Type: Select Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad Hoc from the pull-down list. Power Saving Mode: CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) or Power Saving Mode. RTS Threshold: Check the box to use the function. The maximum is 2347. Fragment Threshold: Check the box to use the function. The maximum is 2346.
OPEN/Shared WEP Key Length/ WEP Key Entry Method: Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. There are several formats to enter the keys. • Hexadecimal (64 bits): 10 Hex characters. • Hexadecimal (128 bits): 26 Hex characters. • ASCII (64 bits): 5 ASCII characters. • ASCII (128 bits): 13 ASCII characters. WEP Key 1~4: Enter the password in the encryption key field that the encryption key number must match the selected Tx key. Default Key: There are four keys 1~4 that you can select at will.
Site Survey Here shows the AP nearby, select desired AP to make a connection. Click Rescan button to survey the APs. Select preferred AP, then click Connect button to make a connection. And you can also set the preferred AP in to profile, click Add Profile to add.
Statistics This screen displays the transmission and reception statistics on your current networks.
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Advanced Wireless Mode (Infra) Select 802.11 B/G/N mixed mode, 802.11B only, 802.11G only, 802.11N only, 802.11 G/N mixed mode, or 802.11 B/G mixed mode from the pulldown menu. (Default is 802.11 B/G/N mixed mode.) B/G Protection Select Auto, On or Off from the pull-down menu. Tx Rate Select preferred Tx rate form the pull-down list. Tx Burst Check the box to enable the Tx Burst function. (Default Tx Burst setting is Enable.) HT Select MM or GF. Default setting is MM. BW Channel Band Width.
Q oS WMM Check the box to enable or disable the WMM function. (Default setting is Enable.) WMM Power Saving Check the box to enable this function. (Default setting is disable.) PS Mode Select preferred power save mode, AC_BE, AC_BK, AC_VI, AC_VO. Direct Link Setup Check the box to enable Direct Link Setup (DLS) and enter the MAC address in below column. This function will be enabled under the connection with AP which must support the DLS function.
11n Configurations MPDU Aggregation Check the box to enable this function. (Default setting is Disable.) Select Manual or Auto to set up the MPDU desity form 0~7. Default setting is Auto. Aggregation MSDU (A-MSDU) Check the box to enable this function. (Default setting is Disable.) About Here shows the information of the station.
WPS This page allows you to use the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Using this feature could let your wireless client atomically synchronizes its setting and connect to the Access Point in a minute without any hassle. WPS AP Site Survey Display the information of surrounding APs with WPS function from last scan result. List information included SSID, BSSID, RSSI, Channel, Authentication, Encryption, Version, and Status.
PIN Start PBC Start It is required to enter PIN (Personal Identification Number) Code (8-digit numbers) into Registrar when using PIN method. When STA is Enrollee, users can use "Renew PIN" button to re-generate new PIN Code. Push Button Communication. Click Start PBC button to make a WPS connection within 2 minutes. Cancel Click Cancel button to discard the WPS connection. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function.
Firewall (GW) MAC/IP/Port Filtering MAC/IP/Port Filtering Default Policy -- The packet Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down list.
or deny connection for the MAC that user set in below settings. that don't match with any rules would be: Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard the current settings. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address that user would like to connect(accept) or disconnect(drop). Dest IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Source IP Address Enter the source IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (None, TCP, UDP or ICMP) used to the remote system or service.
Virtual Server Settings Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down menu. IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Port Range For TCP and UDP services enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP&UDP) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the IP address.
System Security Remote management Remote management (via WAN) Ping form WAN Filter Ping form WAN Filter Select Deny or Allow form the pull-down list to enable or disable the remote client to control the Wireless Portable Router via WAN. Default setting is Deny. Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down list. Default setting is Disable.
Content Filtering Webs Content Filter Settings Select Webs Content Filters, Proxy, Java or ActiveX. Webs URL Filter Settings Enter the IP address for URL filtering. Webs Host Filter Settings Enter the keyword in the field for a host filtering.
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Administrator Settings Account Key in a new login user name in the blank field. Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) NTP Settings Current Time Click Sync with host button to synchronize the time with the server. Time Zone Select the time zone area that you located from the pull-down list. NTP Server Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex: time.nist.gov, ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.
Settings Management Export Settings Export Button Import Settings Import Cancel Click the Export button to save the current device settings to located computer. Click the Browse… button, find and open the settings file (the browser will display to correct file path), then click the Import button to use the device settings that previous saved. Click to discard the file that you selected form your located computer.
Statistics This page shows all system memory, WAN/LAN, all interfaces statistics. System Log Here shows the system log file information. Click Refresh button to update system log file, or click Clear button to review the log file.
Reboot Click the Reboot button to restart the Wireless Portable Router.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • • • TCP/IP network settings Internet Access configuration Wireless configuration Windows Clients • • • This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Portable Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP • • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Portable Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Portable Router.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5.
Using DHCP • • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Portable Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Portable Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Portable Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. 2. Click the Setup button. 3.
5. To apply your changes: • • Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Portable Router: • • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Portable Router. Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Portable Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Portable Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Solution 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Portable Router to configure it.
settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) • Problem 2: Solution 2: If the Wireless Portable Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Portable Router. The Wireless Portable Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.
other devices off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated. • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Portable Router.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs B BSS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used.
WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: preauthentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.
WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES)/ WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES: If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Portable Router. To make a connection, each station must use the same algorithms and pass phrase as the Wireless Portable Router. WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 802.1x RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links.
