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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 3 FEATURES ................................................................................................................................ 3 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................... 3 PHYSICAL DETAILS .......................................................................................
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.
Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. The incredible speed of 802.
Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel LED Power/ WPS Printed Power WPS Wireless LAN 10/100 WAN 10/100M Switch WLAN Internet n (n=1~4) LAN/Activity Color Behavior Indication N/A Off No power Green On System powered on Orange Blinking Booting Green Blinking WPS link (Duration 2 min) N/A Off WLAN Disabled Green Blinking WLAN Enabled N/A Off Link failed, or not linked Green On Link active Green Blinking Traffic transmitting N/A Off Link failed, or n
Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. LAN 1~4 ports Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. Internet port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
About the Operation Modes Gateway Mode In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client or static IP. Bridge Mode The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN access point and repeater at the same time.
Wireless ISP Mode In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in SiteSurvey page. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client or static IP.
Chapter 2: Installation Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage.) • To use the Wireless Access Point, all wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. Procedure 1.
3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damaged. 5. Check the LEDs • The Power LED should be ON.
Chapter 3: Configuration via Web Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a password to protect the configuration data PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use.
Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router: 1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, please restart it. 2. Start your Web Browser. 3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.1.254 Simply enter the username "admin" and password “admin”.
Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2. You can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging function. Then click Next to continue.
3. You can maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Then click Next to continue. 4. Configure the parameters for local area network (If you want to change the default parameters) by entering New IP Address and Subnet Mask. Then click Next to continue. 5. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE or PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Then click Next to continue.
6. This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point. 7. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 (AES) and WPA2 Mixed) from the pull-down menu. Click Finished to exit Setup Wizard screen.
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.
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Operation Mode You can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging function.
Wireless Basic Settings This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point. Here you may change wireless encryption settings as well as wireless network parameters. Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the Access Point function. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. The wireless (WLAN) LED on front panel will remain OFF if the Wireless interface is disabled. z z z z z z 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.
Mode You can select AP, Client, WDS or AP+WDS mode as you need. Under the AP mode, you can click the Multiple AP button to display the Multiple APs list. Default Multiple AP settings are enabled. Network Type Under Client mode this function will be enabled, there is Infrastructure or Ad hoc type can be selected form the pull-down menu. SSID A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.
(Acting as AP and client simultaneously) enable to this function. SSID of Extended Interface When the Enable Universal Repeater Mode (Acting as AP and client simultaneously) function is enabled, the SSID of Extended Interface can be entered. Apply changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended. Beacon Interval 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 20-1024 ms, default is 100.
button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Encryption Disable: (Encryption is set to Disable by default). If Use 802.1x Authentication is selected, the RADIUS Server will proceed to check the 802.1x Authentication. RADIUS Server IP Address: Please enter the RADIUS Server IP Address in the field. RADIUS Server Port: Please enter the RADIUS Server Port, default server port is 1812. RADIUS Server Password: Please enter RADIUS Server Password in the field.
phrase in Encryption Key field. Note: You must use the same Key and Encryption settings for the both sides of the wireless network connection. WPA WPA (TKIP/AES): If WPA is selected, users will have to select the WPA Authentication Modes between Enterprise (RADIUS) and Personal (Pre-shared Key), and select WPA Cipher Suite for TKIP or AES.
RADIUS Server ISP. The default is 1812. IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server. Apply changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to rest. WDS Settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS. If you would like to setup this WDS function, please go to Wireless Basic Settings, and then select the Mode into WDS mode.
WDS Security Setup Encryption: Select the encryption type None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits, WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES) from the pull-down menu. WEP Key Format: For WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits encryption type, the selection of WEP Key Format are Hex and ASCII. WEP Key: If select Hex if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive). z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen. Current WDS AP List Here shows the current WDS AP information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete the selected AP information. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to restore the settings. Site Survey Site survey displays all the active Access Points, MAC, BSSID, Channel, RSSI and Security in the neighborhood.
WPS This page allows you to change 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. Disable WPS Check the box to Disable the WPS function, default setting is Enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Self-PIN Number Here shows the PIN code of the router itself.
TCP/IP Settings LAN Interface This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP addresss, subnet mask, DHCP, etc. IP Address Shows the IP address of the router. Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the router. Default Gateway Shows the default gateway IP address. DHCP Disabled: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP addresses. Client: Select to enable the router works as a client.
Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Static DHCP Select enabled or disabled form pull-down menu, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Static DHCP button to set the Static DHCP function. IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain connected station.
Clone MAC Address This table displays you the station MAC information. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. WAN Interface This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the access method to static IP, DHCP, PPPoE or PPTP by click the item value of WAN Access type.
tion. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites. Attain DNS Automatically Set DNS Manually DNS 1 DNS 2 DNS 3 Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns. Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.
Firewall Port Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. Enable Port Filtering Port Range Protocol Comment Check to enable this port filtering function. For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.
IP Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. Enable IP Filtering Local IP Address Protocol Comment Apply Changes Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable IP filtering function. Enter the local server’s IP address. Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.
MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. Enable MAC Filtering MAC Address Comment Apply Changes Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable MAC filtering function. Enter the client MAC address in the field. You may key in a description MAC address.
Port Forwarding Entries in this table allow you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your Gateway's NAT firewall. Enable Port Forwarding IP Address Protocol Port Range Comment Apply Changes Reset Current Port Forwarding Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable Port Forwarding function.
URL Filtering URL filter is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet. Block those URLs which contain keywords listed below. Enable URL Filtering URL Address Apply Changes Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable URL filtering function. Enter the URL address in the field. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Shows the current URL address filter information.
DMZ A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function.
QoS Use this section to configure QoS. The QoS settings improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Enable QoS Check the box to enable QoS function. If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have twoway connections.
Management Status This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device. Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks.
DDNS Dynamic DNS is a service that provides you with a valid, unchanging, internet domain name (an URL) to go with that (possibly ever changing) IP-address. Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS or TZO from the pull-down list. Domain Name Here shows the domain name of the service provider. User Name/Email Enter your email that you registered in service provider website.
Time Zone Setting You can maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over the Internet. Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router. Time Zone Select Select the local time zone from the pull-down menu. Enable NTP client update Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update function. Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving Check the box to enable this function.
Denial of Service A "denial-of-service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. Enable DoS Prevention DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. This screen allows you to configure DoS protection.
Log This page can be used to set remote log server and show the system log. Enable Log Check to enable logging function. System all Activates all logging functions. Wireless Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. DoS Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log Only logs related to the Remote will be recorded. Log Server IP address Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings.
Upgrade Firmware This page allows you upgrade the Access Point firmware to new version. Please note, do not power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system. Select File Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Upload Click the Upload button to perform. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Password Setup This page is used to set the account to access the web server of Access Point. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. User Name Key in a new login user name in the blank field. New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings.
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 Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select 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. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
Using DHCP To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is Windows default setting. Using this setting is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless 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.
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this setting is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless 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.
Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Router. The default value is Untitled Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON.
Wireless Access Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point. Solution 1: Check the following. • Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode) • The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup". • Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same setting for security.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs B Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN.
Security WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it. If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following: WEP 64 Bits, 128 Bits.
Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to, but the SSID can not set to be null (blank).
Appendix C: Specifications 802.11n/b/g Wireless Broadband Router Standards IEEE 802.11 n/b/g standards compliant Antenna 2 Dipole antennas( 2dBi) Security WEP 64, 128 WPA, WPA2 Frequency Range 2.400 ~ 2.4835GHz ( subject to local regulations) Number of Selectable Channels USA and Canada – 11 Most European countries – 13 Japan – 14 Data Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps 802.
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