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FCC Caution This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment. EU Countries Intended for Use The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Wireless Router Features ................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 4 Physical Details........................................................................................................
Remote Admin ................................................................................................................. 93 Routing ............................................................................................................................. 95 Security........................................................................................................................... 100 Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multifunction device providing the following services: • • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications.
Introduction • WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a 8-digit PIN code if there's no button. LAN Features • 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. • DHCP Server Support.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Package Contents The following items should be included: • The Wireless Router Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Setup Basic Information Default Setting: z IP Address: z Subnet Mask: z Login: z Password: z Default SSID: z Default Channel: 192.168.1.254 255.255.255.
Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WLAN LED On - Idle. Off - Error - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data. Internet LED On - Internet connection is available. Off - No Internet connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Antenna One 2 dbi antenna. WAN Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. LAN Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data.
Chapter 2 Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Points should use different Channels. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: • Config File download/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, UPnP) • PC Database • QoS • Remote Management • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Security settings • Upgrade Firmware Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 10
Setup Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless 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 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address.
Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • 2. 3. You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. • Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None.
Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
Setup Data - Wireless Screen Identification Region Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the region of operation for which the wireless interface is intended. It may not be legal to operate the router in a region other than the region shown here. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government agency for more information on which channels you are allowed to use, and select a region which allows those channels.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Allow Internet access • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point to access the Internet. • Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations use the access point to access the Internet. To select the required wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button. Buttons Configure Click this button to view the Wireless security sub-screen. Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs.
Setup Key Size Passphrase Key Select the WEP Encryption level: • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption • 128-bit encryption Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the "Generate " button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Key Lifetime This determines how often the encryption key is changed. Enter the desired value. Encryption Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same method.
Setup Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click Wi-Fi Protected Setup on the Wireless screen to view a screen like the following. Figure 10: Wi-Fi Protected Setup Screen Data - Wi-Fi Protected Setup Screen WPS PIN Input Enrollee’s PIN Enter the PIN code and click Add Client to AP to add the client device. Change AP Settings Click the Auto Generate button to have the new pin code displayed in the field.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 11: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 12: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank.
Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 13: Network Configuration 2. 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 14: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. Figure 15: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. 4. Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 19 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
PC Configuration Figure 20: Windows NT4.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router 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: Figure 21: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 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.
PC Configuration Figure 22: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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 Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router 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: Figure 23: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 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.
PC Configuration Figure 24: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 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 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router 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 9x/ME/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.
PC Configuration 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router 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.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 25: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem. Internet Connection This shows the current connection status. If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
Operation and Status connection, a "Connection Log" may also be available. LAN IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless Router. Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled". For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Administration menu.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 26: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.
Operation and Status Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 27: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status • Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Operation and Status Figure 28: L2TP Status Screen Data - L2TP Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Operation and Status Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 29: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The Clear Log button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Operation and Status IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. DHCP Client • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled".
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 31: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status Buttons Release/Renew Refresh • This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has no effect. • This button will say "Release" if the Wireless Router is currently using an IP Address allocated by the ISP's DHCP Server. Clicking the "Release" button will release the IP Address and break the connection.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL Filter • Schedule • User Groups • Virtual Servers • WAN Port Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.
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AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 32: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen User Group Select Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed.
Advanced Features Block by Schedule If Internet access is being blocked, you can choose to apply the blocking only during scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no Scheduling is possible, and this setting has no effect.) Services This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to block. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key rather than CTRL.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 33: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete the selected Service from the list. Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service. Type Select the correct type for this Service. Start Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, enter the port number for this Service.
Advanced Features Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function. Data shown in this log is as follows: Date/Time Date and Time of the attempted access. Name If known, the name of the PC whose access was blocked.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. The Service works as follows: 1.
Advanced Features successful" (current IP address was updated on the DDNS server). • If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you. If you see this, or some other error message, you need to contact the DDNS Service and correct the problem. Web Site Button Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site for the selected DDNS service provider. User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • DMZ • Multi-DMZ An example screen is shown below. Figure 35: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.
Advanced Features Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the destination PC for each application, then click "Save".
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 36: Special Applications Screen 64
Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Name Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data). • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Multi-DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer or computers on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". To use this feature: • Enter an IP address allocated to you by your ISP into the WAN IP address field.
Advanced Features URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If Enabled, the "Destination" field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP Address. URL Filter Screen Click the "URL Filter" on the Advanced menu to access the URL Filter screen.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Filter Strings Filter Strings This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Delete Use this to delete the selected entry or entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Delete All Use this button to delete all entries, if required.
Advanced Features Define Schedule The schedule can be used for the Access Control and URL Filter features. • Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Figure 38: Define Schedule Screen Data – Define Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router User Groups User Groups are used by the Access Control and the URL Filter features. • Groups are pre-named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. • All PCs are in the "Default" group, unless moved to another group. • A PC can be a member of 1 group only. • PCs must be in the "PC Database". If required, you can manually add PCs to the PC Database, using the PC Database option on the Administration menu.
Advanced Features PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default" group. PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the "Default" group.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.
Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 41: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router External (WAN) Ports Traffic from the Internet using this range of port numbers will be sent to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Numbers. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use a different port range to the clients. Buttons Delete Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the pre-defined Servers can not be deleted.
Advanced Features From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
Advanced Features WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Data - WAN Port Screen MTU Size • MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support. • Enter a value between 1 and 1500. • This device will still auto-negotiate with the remote server, to set the MTU size. The smaller of the 2 values (auto-negotiated, or entered here) will be used. • For direct connections (not PPPoE or PPTP), the MTU used is always 1500.
Advanced Features Use this DNS If this option is selected, you must enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) you wish to use. Note: If the DNS is unavailable, the "Backup DNS", entered on the "Options" screen, will be used. Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection). Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out This field has no effect unless using the Automatic Connect/Disconnect setting. If using this setting, enter the desired idle time-out period (in minutes). After the connection to your ISP has been idle for this time period, the connection will be terminated. Buttons Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used.
Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 7 This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Wireless Router.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Advanced Administration Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Figure 44: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router DoS Attacks If enabled, this log will show details of DoS (Denial of Service) attacks which have been blocked by the built-in Firewall. Timezone Select the correct Timezone for your location. This is required for the date/time shown on the logs to be correct. View Log button Use this to view each log, as required. Clear Log button Use this to restart the required log. This makes it easier to read the latest entries. E-Mail Send E-mail alert..
Advanced Administration Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 45: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router DNS Lookup Domain name/URL Enter the Domain name or URL for which you want a DNS (Domain Name Server) lookup. Note that if the address in on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again. Lookup Button After entering the Domain name/URL, click this button to start the "DNS Lookup" procedure. The results will be displayed in the DNS Lookup Results pane.
Advanced Administration Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 46: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable. UPnP Enable UPnP Services Allow Configuration...
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Advanced Administration PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 47: PC Database • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address If adding a new PC to the list, enter the IP Address of the PC here. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Advanced Administration Advanced PC Database This screen is displayed if the "Advanced" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 48: Advanced PC Database Data - Advanced PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Edit Use this to change the data for the selected PC in the list. The data for the selected PC will then be shown in the "Properties" area, where it may be edited.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router IP Address MAC Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
Advanced Administration Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 49: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet. Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. 2. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g. HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.
Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Wireless Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Figure 50: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP VI Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list.
Advanced Administration Properties • Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0. • Network Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment. For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address. • For a router with a direct connection to the Wireless Router's local Router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the Wireless Router's local router.
Advanced Administration Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.254 (Wireless Router's IP Address) For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 52: Security Screen Data - Security Screen DoS Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled.
Advanced Administration Allow VPN Pass through The IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocols are used to establish a secure connection, and are widely used by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs. • If checked, these VPN connections are allowed. • If not checked, these VPN connections are blocked. Note: IPSec sessions must NOT use AH (Authentication Header). Packets using AH cannot be routed correctly.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 53: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. 2. 3. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
Appendix A Troubleshooting A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). 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.
AirLive WL1600GL Broadband Router Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs WPA2-PSK This is a later version of WPA (WPA-PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System) for protecting data. AES is very secure, considered to be unbreakable. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. If WPA2-PSK is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following: WPA2 PSK (Pre-shared Key) Enter the same value on every station and the AP.
Appendix C Specifications C Multi-Function Wireless Router Model AirLive WL1600GL Wireless Router Dimensions 103mm(W) * 150mm(D) * 37mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -20° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN LEDs 8 Power Adapter 12V External Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.
Appendix C - Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
