U SER G UIDE 11n ROUTER AIP-W505
U SER G UIDE AIP-W505 IEEE 802.
COMPLIANCES 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.
COMPLIANCES EC CONFORMANCE DECLARATION Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards: ◆ EN 60950-1: 2006 (IEC 60950-1) — Product Safety ◆ EN 55022:2006 + A1:2007, Class B — ITE EMC ◆ EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003 — ITE EMC ◆ EN 300 328 V1.7.1 (2006-10) — Technical requirements for 2.4 GHz radio equipment ◆ EN 301 489-1 V1.8.
COMPLIANCES DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Czech Česky Manufacturer tímto prohlašuje, že tento Radio LAN device je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Estonian Eesti Käesolevaga kinnitab Manufacturer seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/ 5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.
ABOUT THIS GUIDE PURPOSE This guide gives specific information on how to install the 11n Router and its physical and performance related characteristics. It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the 11n Router. AUDIENCE This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.
CONTENTS SECTION I COMPLIANCES 3 ABOUT THIS GUIDE 6 CONTENTS 7 FIGURES 11 TABLES 14 GETTING STARTED 15 1 INTRODUCTION 16 Key Hardware Features 16 Description of Capabilities 16 Applications 17 Package Contents 18 Hardware Description 18 LED Indicators 20 Ethernet WAN Port 21 Ethernet LAN Ports 21 Power Connector 21 Reset Button 22 WPS Button 22 2 NETWORK PLANNING 23 Internet Gateway Router 23 LAN Access Point 24 Wireless Bridge 25 Wireless Client 26 3 INSTALLI
CONTENTS Mounting on a Wall 28 Mounting on a Horizontal Surface 29 Router Mode Connections 29 Bridge Mode Connections 30 4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION SECTION II 32 ISP Settings 32 Connecting to the Login Page 32 Home Page and Main Menu 33 Common Web Page Buttons 34 Setup Wizard 34 Step 1 - Language Selection 34 Step 2 - Time Settings 35 Step 3 - WAN Settings - DHCP 36 Step 3 - WAN Settings - Static IP 37 Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPPoE 38 Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPTP 39 Step 3 - W
CONTENTS Advanced Routing Settings 60 Routing Table 61 Dynamic Route 62 7 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION 63 Basic Settings 63 HT Physical Mode Settings Advanced Settings 66 67 Advanced Wireless 67 Wi-Fi Multimedia 69 Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 72 WLAN Security 73 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) 74 WPA Pre-Shared Key 75 WPA Enterprise Mode 76 IEEE 802.
CONTENTS Content Filtering SECTION III 104 10 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS 106 System Management 107 Time Zone Settings 108 DDNS Settings 109 Firmware Upgrade 110 Configuration Settings 111 System Status 112 Statistics 114 System Log 115 APPENDICES 116 A TROUBLESHOOTING 117 Diagnosing LED Indicators 117 If You Cannot Connect to the Internet 117 Before Contacting Technical Support 118 B HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS 119 C CABLES AND PINOUTS 121 Twisted-Pair Cable Assignments 121 10
FIGURES Figure 1: Top Panel 19 Figure 2: Rear Panel 20 Figure 3: LEDs 20 Figure 4: Operating as an Internet Gateway Router 23 Figure 5: Operating as an Access Point 24 Figure 6: Operating as a Wireless Bridge 25 Figure 7: Operating as a Wireless Repeater 25 Figure 8: Operating as a Wireless Client 26 Figure 9: Wall Mounting 28 Figure 10: Router Mode Connection 29 Figure 11: Bridge Mode Connection 30 Figure 12: Login Page 33 Figure 13: Home Page 33 Figure 14: Wizard Step 1 - Langua
FIGURES Figure 32: Advanced Routing (Router Mode) 60 Figure 33: Basic Settings 64 Figure 34: HT Physical Mode Settings 66 Figure 35: Advanced Wireless Settings 67 Figure 36: Wi-Fi Multimedia Settings 70 Figure 37: WMM Configuration 71 Figure 38: Multicast-to-Unicast Converter 72 Figure 39: Security Mode Options 73 Figure 40: Security Mode - WEP 74 Figure 41: Security Mode - WPA-PSK 75 Figure 42: Security Mode - WPA 77 Figure 43: Security Mode - 802.
FIGURES Figure 68: Configuration Settings 111 Figure 69: System Status (Router Mode) 112 Figure 70: Statistics 114 Figure 71: System Log 115 Figure 72: RJ-45 Connector 121 Figure 73: Straight-through Wiring 123 Figure 74: Crossover Wiring 123 – 13 –
TABLES Table 1: Key Hardware Features 16 Table 2: LED Behavior 21 Table 3: WMM Access Categories 70 Table 4: LED Indicators 117 Table 5: 10/100BASE-TX MDI and MDI-X Port Pinouts 122 – 14 –
SECTION I GETTING STARTED This section provides an overview of the 11n Router, and describes how to install and mount the unit. It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard.
1 INTRODUCTION The 11n Router (AIP-W505) supports routing from an Internet Service Provider (ISP) connection (DSL or cable modem) to a local network. It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes. KEY HARDWARE FEATURES The following table describes the main hardware features of the 11n Router. Table 1: Key Hardware Features Feature Description WAN Port One 100BASE-TX RJ-45 port for connecting to the Internet. 4 LAN Ports Four 100BASE-TX RJ-45 ports for local network connections.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Description of Capabilities ◆ Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP. ◆ Compatible with all popular Internet applications. In addition, the 11n Router offers full network management capabilities through an easy-to-configure web interface.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Package Contents passthrough protocols supported by the 11n Router are briefly described below. ■ ■ ■ Internet Protocol Security — IPsec encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between networks. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol — Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway. PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Hardware Description Figure 1: Top Panel LED Indicators – 19 –
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Hardware Description Figure 2: Rear Panel WPS Button Reset Button DC Power Socket RJ-45 WAN Port RJ-45 LAN Ports LED INDICATORS The 11n Router includes eight status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Hardware Description Table 2: LED Behavior LED Status Description Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating normally. Off There is no power currently being supplied to the unit. On/Blinking Blue The 802.11n radio is enabled and transmitting or receiving data through wireless links. Off The 802.11n radio is disabled. Blinking WPS authentication is in progress. Off WPS authentication is not in progress.
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Hardware Description RESET BUTTON This button is used to restore the factory default configuration. If you hold down the button for 5 seconds or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed, and the factory default configuration is restored to the 11n Router. WPS BUTTON Press to automatically configure the 11n Router with other WPS devices in the WLAN.
2 NETWORK PLANNING The 11n Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless bridge to connect up to four wired LANs, or as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network.
CHAPTER 2 | Network Planning LAN Access Point The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple “internal” IP addresses to one “external” IP address.
CHAPTER 2 | Network Planning Wireless Bridge WIRELESS BRIDGE The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The 11n Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units. Up to four WDS links can be specified for the 11n Router. The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network.
CHAPTER 2 | Network Planning Wireless Client WIRELESS CLIENT The 11n Router can operate as a wireless client on one SSID interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network, such as a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP). When the wireless client (or WISP mode) option is enabled, the client SSID interface functions as an external gateway WAN port, and the other SSID interface and LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.
3 INSTALLING THE 11n ROUTER The 11n Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for your network environment. See “Operation Mode Configuration” on page 48. ◆ Router Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.
CHAPTER 3 | Installing the 11n Router Mounting the Device MOUNTING THE DEVICE The 11n Router can be mounted on any horizontal surface, or on a wall. The following sections describe the mounting options. MOUNTING ON A WALL The 11n Router should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent. To mount the unit on a wall, always use its wall-mounting slots. The unit must be mounted with the RJ45 cable connector oriented upwards to ensure proper operation.
CHAPTER 3 | Installing the 11n Router Router Mode Connections MOUNTING ON A To keep the 11n Router from sliding on the surface, the 11n Router has HORIZONTAL SURFACE four rubber feet on the bottom of the unit. It is recommended to select an uncluttered area on a sturdy surface, such as a desktop or table. The unit can also be protected by securing all attached cables to a table leg or other nearby fixed structure.
CHAPTER 3 | Installing the 11n Router Bridge Mode Connections 4. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the 11n Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 32 for more information on accessing the web interface. BRIDGE MODE CONNECTIONS In Bridge Mode, the 11n Router operates as a wireless access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs or notebooks with wireless capability).
CHAPTER 3 | Installing the 11n Router Bridge Mode Connections 3. Connect an Ethernet cable from the 11n Router’s LAN ports to your PCs. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support more wired users. The 11n Router can support up to 253 wired and wireless users 4. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the 11n Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 32 for more information on accessing the web interface.
4 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The 11n Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above). ISP SETTINGS If you are not sure of your connection method, please contact your Internet Service Provider.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Home Page and Main Menu Figure 12: Login Page HOME PAGE AND MAIN MENU After logging in to the web interface, the Home page displays. The Home page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Common Web Page Buttons COMMON WEB PAGE BUTTONS The list below describes the common buttons found on most web management pages: ◆ Apply – Applies the new parameters and saves them to memory. Also displays a screen to inform you when it has taken affect. Clicking “Apply” returns to the home page. ◆ Cancel – Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the previous settings. ◆ Next – Proceeds to the next step. ◆ Previous – Returns to the previous screen.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 2 - TIME The Step 2 page of the Wizard configures time zone and SNTP settings. SETTINGS Select a time zone according to where the device is operated. Click Next after completing the setup. Figure 15: Wizard Step 2 - Time and SNTP Settings The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Current Time — Receives a time and date stamp from an SNTP server. ◆ Time Zone — Select the time zone that is applicable to your region.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 3 - WAN The Step 3 page of the Wizard specifies the Internet connection SETTINGS - DHCP parameters for the 11n Router’s WAN port. Click Next after completing the setup. By default, the access point WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled. The options are Static IP, DHCP (cable modem), PPPoE (DSL modem), PPTP, and L2TP. Each option changes the parameters that are displayed on the page.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard NOTE: If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP, call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your account. Register the default MAC address of the 11n Router. STEP 3 - WAN Configures a static IP for the WAN port.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard ◆ MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the 11n Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard 11n Router, then click the “Clone your PC’s MAC Address” (Default: Disable) STEP 3 - WAN Enables the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing SETTINGS - PPTP virtual private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. Figure 19: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - PPTP The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Server IP — Sets the PPTP server IP Address.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard ◆ Subnet Mask — Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) ◆ Default Gateway — The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet. ◆ Operation Mode — Enables and configures the keep alive time. ◆ Primary DNS Server — The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 3 - WAN Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual SETTINGS - L2TP private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. Figure 20: Wizard Step 3 - WAN Settings - L2TP The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Server IP — Sets the L2TP server IP Address. (Default: l2tp_server) ◆ User Name — Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard ◆ Default Gateway — The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet. ◆ Operation Mode — Enables and configures the keep alive time. ◆ Primary DNS Server — The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses.
CHAPTER 4 | Initial Configuration Setup Wizard information, see “WLAN Security” on page 73. (Options: Disabled, Open, Shared, WEP-AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2, WPA1_WPA2, 802.1X; Default: Disabled) NOTE: To keep your wireless network protected and secure, you should implement the highest security possible. For small networks, it is recommended to select WPA2-PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option.
SECTION II WEB CONFIGURATION This section provides details on configuring the 11n Router using the web browser interface.
5 OPERATION MODE The 11n Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above).
CHAPTER 5 | Operation Mode Logging In LOGGING IN It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to one of the 11n Router’s LAN ports. The 11n Router has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. If your PC is set to “Obtain an IP address automatically” (that is, set as a DHCP client), you can connect immediately to the web interface.
CHAPTER 5 | Operation Mode Logging In The home page displays the main menu items at the top of the screen and the Setup Wizard. See “Setup Wizard” on page 34. Figure 23: Home Page NOTE: The displayed pages and settings may differ depending on whether the unit is in Router or Bridge Mode. See “Operation Mode Configuration” on page 48.
CHAPTER 5 | Operation Mode Operation Mode Configuration OPERATION MODE CONFIGURATION The Operation Mode Configuration page allows you to set up the mode suitable for your network environment. Figure 24: Operation Mode The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients. ◆ Router Mode — The internet gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem.
6 INTERNET SETTINGS The Internet Settings pages allow you to manage basic system configuration settings.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting DHCP Enables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for the WAN port. This setting allows the 11n Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider (ISP). Figure 25: DHCP Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Hostname (Optional) — The hostname of the DHCP client. ◆ Primary DNS Server — The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting STATIC IP Configures a static IP for the WAN port. Figure 26: Static IP Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ IP Address — The IP address of the 11n Router. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255, separated by periods. ◆ Subnet Mask — The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting 11n Router, then click the “Clone your PC’s MAC Address” (Default: Disable) PPPOE Enables the 11n Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider (ISP) through a DSL modem using Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE). Figure 27: PPPoE Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ PPPoE User Name — Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting ◆ MAC Clone — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the 11n Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting ◆ Password — Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port. (Default: pptp_password; Range: 1~32 characters) ◆ Verify Password — Prompts you to re-enter your chosen password. ◆ Address Mode — Sets a PPTP network mode. (Default: Static) ◆ IP Address — Sets the static IP address. (Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.) ◆ Subnet Mask — Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting L2TP Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual private networks. The service is provided in many European countries. Figure 29: L2TP Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Server IP — Sets the L2TP server IP Address. (Default: l2tp_server) ◆ User Name — Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port. (Default: l2tp_user; Range: 1~32 characters) ◆ Password — Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings WAN Setting ◆ Default Gateway — The IP address of the gateway router for the 11n Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. ◆ Operation Mode — Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive, or Manual. (Default: Keep Alive) ■ ■ Keep Alive Mode: The 11n Router will periodically check your Internet connection and automatically re-establish your connection when disconnected.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings LAN Setting LAN SETTING The 11n Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of 192.168.2.1. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is compatible with your existing local network. Click on “Internet Settings” followed by “LAN.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings LAN Setting ◆ MAC Address — The shared physical layer address for the 11n Router’s LAN ports. ◆ DHCP Server — Enable this feature to assign IP settings to wired and wireless clients connected to the 11n Router. The IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and Domain Name Server (DNS) address are dynamically assigned to clients.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings DHCP Clients ◆ DNS Proxy — Enables DNS proxy on the LAN port. DNS Proxy receives DNS queries from the local network and forwards them to an Internet DNS server. (Default: Enable) DHCP CLIENTS The DHCP Clients page displays information on connected client stations that have been assigned IP addresses from the DHCP address pool. Figure 31: DHCP Clients The following items are displayed on this page: Host name — The name of the connected client station.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings Advanced Routing ADVANCED ROUTING Routing setup allows a manual method to set up routing between networks. The network administrator configures static routes by entering routes directly into the routing table. Static routing has the advantage of being predictable and easy to configure. ADVANCED ROUTING This screen is used to manually configure static routes to other IP SETTINGS networks, subnetworks, or hosts. Click “Internet Settings” followed by “Advanced Routing”.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings Advanced Routing The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Destination — A destination network or specific host to which packets can be routed. ◆ Type — Defines the type of destination. (Options: Host/Net, Default: Host) ◆ Gateway — The IP address of the router at the next hop to which matching frames are forwarded. ◆ Interface — The selected interface to which a static routing subnet is to be applied.
CHAPTER 6 | Internet Settings Advanced Routing ◆ Ref — Number of references to this route. ◆ Use — Count of lookups for the route. ◆ Interface — Interface to which packets for this route will be sent. ◆ Comment — Displays a useful comment to identify the routing rules. DYNAMIC ROUTE ◆ The 11n Router supports RIP 1 and RIP 2 dynamic routing protocol. Routing Information Protocol (RIP) is the most widely used method for dynamically maintaining routing tables.
7 WIRELESS CONFIGURATION The wireless settings section displays configuration settings for the access point functionality of the 11n Router. It includes the following sections: ◆ “Basic Settings” on page 63 ◆ “Advanced Settings” on page 67 ◆ “WLAN Security” on page 73 ◆ “Wireless Distribution System (WDS)” on page 80 ◆ “Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)” on page 83 ◆ “Station List” on page 86 BASIC SETTINGS The IEEE 802.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to configure the wireless network name (Service Set Identifier or SSID) and set the wireless security method. Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “Basic.” Figure 33: Basic Settings The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Wireless On/Off — Enables or Disable the radio. (Default: Enable) ◆ Network Mode — Defines the radio operating mode. (Default: 11b/g/n Mixed) ■ ■ ■ ■ 11b/g mixed: Both 802.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Basic Settings ■ ■ 11g/n mixed: Both 802.11g and 802.11n clients can communicate with the 11n Router (up to 150 Mbps), but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802.11g clients. 11b/g/n Mixed: All 802.11b/g/n clients can communicate with the 11n Router (up to 150 Mbps), but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802.11b/g clients. ◆ Network Name (SSID) — The name of the wireless network service provided by the 11n Router.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Basic Settings HT PHYSICAL MODE The HT Physical Mode section on the Wireless Settings Advanced page SETTINGS includes additional parameters for 802.11n operation. Figure 34: HT Physical Mode Settings The following items are displayed in this section on this page: ◆ HT Channel Bandwidth — The 11n Router provides a channel bandwidth of 40 MHz by default giving an 802.11g connection speed of 108 Mbps (sometimes referred to as Turbo Mode) and a 802.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings ◆ Aggregate MSDU (A-MSDU) — This option enables Mac Service Data Unit (MSDU) aggregation. (Default: Disable) ◆ Auto Block ACK — Select to block ACK (Acknowledge Number) or not during data transferring. ◆ Decline BA Request — Select to reject peer BA-Request or not. ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings page includes additional parameters concerning the wireless network and Wi-Fi Multimedia settings.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings ■ ■ ■ Auto — The unit enables its protection mechanism for 802.11b clients when they are detected in the network. When 802.11b clients are not detected, the protection mechanism is disabled. On — Forces the unit to always use protection for 802.11b clients, whether they are detected in the network or not. Note that enabling b/g Protection can slow throughput for 802.11g/n clients by as much as 50%.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings threshold, the RTS/CTS (Request to Send / Clear to Send) mechanism will be enabled. The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other. The RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “Hidden Node Problem.” (Range: 1-2347 bytes: Default: 2347 bytes) ◆ Short Preamble — Sets the length of the signal preamble that is used at the start of a data transmission.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings Table 3: WMM Access Categories Access Category WMM Designation Description 802.1D Tags AC_VO (AC3) Voice Highest priority, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP (Voice over IP) calls. 7, 6 AC_VI (AC2) Video High priority, minimum delay. Time-sensitive data such as streaming video. 5, 4 AC_BE (AC0) Best Effort Normal priority, medium delay and throughput. Data only affected by long delays.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings Figure 37: WMM Configuration The following items are displayed in the WMM Configuration window: ◆ AIFSN (Arbitration Inter-Frame Space) — The minimum amount of wait time before the next data transmission attempt. Specify the AIFS value in the range 0-15 microseconds. ◆ CWMin (Minimum Contention Window) — The initial upper limit of the random backoff wait time before wireless medium access can be attempted.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings ◆ ACM — The admission control mode for the access category. When enabled, clients are blocked from using the access category. (Default: Disabled) ◆ AckPolicy — By default, all wireless data transmissions require the sender to wait for an acknowledgement from the receiver. WMM allows the acknowledgement wait time to be turned off for each Access Category (AC) 0-3.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security WLAN SECURITY The 11n Router’s wireless interface is configured by default as an “open system,” which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID. Wireless clients with a configured SSID of “ANY” can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security The supported security mechanisms and their configuration parameters are described in the following sections: ◆ OPEN, SHARED, WEP-AUTO — See “Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)” on page 74 ◆ WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK — See “WPA PreShared Key” on page 75 ◆ WPA, WPA2, WPA1_WPA2 — See “WPA Enterprise Mode” on page 76 ◆ 802.1X — See “IEEE 802.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security ◆ WEP-AUTO — Allows wireless clients to connect to the network using Open-WEP (uses WEP for encryption only) or Shared-WEP (uses WEP for authentication and encryption). ◆ Encrypt Type — Selects WEP for data encryption (OPEN mode only). ◆ Default Key — Selects the WEP key number to use for authentication or data encryption.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security ◆ WPA2-PSK — Clients using WPA2 with a Pre-shared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type for WPA is AES. ◆ WPA-PSK_WPA2-PSK — Clients using WPA or WPA2 with a Preshared Key are accepted for authentication. The default data encryption type is TKIP/AES. ◆ WPA Algorithms — Selects the data encryption type to use. (Default is determined by the Security Mode selected.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security Figure 42: Security Mode - WPA The following items are displayed in this section on this page: Security Mode — Configures the WPA and WPA2 security modes used by clients. When using WPA or WPA2, be sure there is a RADIUS server in the connected wired network, and that the RADIUS settings are configured. See “IEEE 802.1X and RADIUS” on page 78 for more information. (Default: Disable) ◆ WPA — Clients using WPA with an 802.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security message integrity. The AES Counter-Mode/CBCMAC Protocol (AESCCMP) provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128bit key. Use of AES-CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2. Before implementing WPA2 in the network, be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2-compliant hardware. ■ TKIP/AES — Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption. WPA and WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration WLAN Security Figure 43: Security Mode - 802.1X The following items are displayed in this section on this page: Security Mode — Configures the 802.1X security mode used by clients. When using 802.1X, either with WPA/WPA2 or on its own, be sure there is a configured RADIUS server in the connected wired network. (Default: Disable) 802.1X WEP: Selects WEP keys for data encryption.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System (WDS) ACCESS POLICY The 11n Router provides a MAC address filtering facility. The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses. This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System (WDS) Figure 45: Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration Internet Service Provider WDS Link Cable/DSL Modem S WD L ink WD SL MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-22 00-22-2D-62-EA-33 00-22-2D-62-EA-44 MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-44 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 ink MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-22 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 MAC: 00-22-2D-62-EA-33 WDS MAC List: 00-22-2D-62-EA-11 Figure 46: WDS Configuration Example Internet Service
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System (WDS) ◆ Be sure that only one unit has an Internet access on its WAN port. ◆ Be sure the DHCP server is enabled only on one unit. When one unit is providing Internet access, enable the DHCP server on that unit. NOTE: When using WDS Lazy mode in the network, at least one unit must be set to Bridge or Repeater mode. Figure 47: WDS Configuration The WDS settings configure WDS related parameters.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configure a WDS MAC list entry. This feature allows the 11n Router to associate with other 11n Routers in the network and use their WDS MAC list. Lazy mode requires one other 11n Router within the wireless network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode, and has a configured MAC address list. ■ ■ Bridge: Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links (links that connect to other units in Repeater or Lazy mode).
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) Figure 48: Enabling WPS The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ WPS — Enables WPS, locks security settings, and refreshes WPS configuration information. (Default: Disabled) Figure 49: WPS Configuration The following items are displayed on this page: WPS Summary — Provides detailed WPS statistical information. ◆ WPS Current Status — Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic connecting to the 11n Router.
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ◆ WPS Configured — States if WPS for wireless clients has been configured for this device. ◆ WPS SSID — The service set identifier for the unit. ◆ WPS Auth Mode — The method of authentication used. ◆ WPS Encryp Type — The encryption type used for the unit. ◆ WPS Default Key Index — Displays the WEP default key (1~4).
CHAPTER 7 | Wireless Configuration Station List STATION LIST Displays the station information which associated to this 11n Router.
8 WISP MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION This chapter describes configuration settings for the 11n Router to function as a wireless client for connecting to another wireless network, such as a Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP). It includes the following sections: ◆ “Profile” on page 87 ◆ “Link Status” on page 93 ◆ “Site Survey” on page 95 ◆ “Statistics” on page 96 PROFILE The Station Profile page shows the list of configuration profiles for connecting to preferred Wi-Fi networks.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Profile PROFILE The profile settings page allows you to configure and save wireless settings CONFIGURATION for a specific wireless network connection. Figure 52: Profile—System Configuration (Infrastructure) Figure 53: Profile—System Configuration (Ad Hoc) The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Profile Name — A name that identifies the profile (0-32 ASCII characters are allowed; no spaces can be used).
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Profile ■ ◆ 802.11 Ad hoc: A group of wireless devices connected as an independent wireless LAN. Select “Ad hoc” to associate to a peer computer. Power Saving Mode — Only available when “Infrastructure” is selected as the network type. ■ CAM (Constantly Awake Mode): Power saving mode is disabled. ■ Power Saving Mode: Enables the power save operation. ◆ Channel — The radio channel used to communicate with wireless peers in an ad hoc network.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Profile SECURITY POLICY Configures authentication and encryption to match the security of the wireless network. For an infrastructure network, four security modes are supported, including Open, Shared, WPA-Personal, and WPA2-Personal. For an ad hoc network, Open, Shared, and WPA-NONE (same as WPAPersonal) modes are supported.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Profile WEP SHARED-KEY Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) provides a basic level of security, SECURITY preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients. WEP uses static shared keys (fixedlength hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings) that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network. When WEP shared-key security is enabled, you must configure at least one key.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Profile WPA/WPA2- For small home or office networks, WPA and WPA2 provide a simple PERSONAL SECURITY “personal” operating mode that uses a pre-shared key for network access. This mode uses a common password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on an AP and all wireless clients.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Link Status LINK STATUS The Link Status page displays the current status of the connection to the wireless network. The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Status — The service set identifier of the wireless network and the MAC address of the connected AP. ◆ Extra Info — Indicates if the link is active. ◆ Channel — Specifies the current channel in use. ◆ Link Speed — The current transmitting and receiving rates.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Link Status ◆ BW (Channel Bandwidth) — The 11n Router provides a channel bandwidth of 40 MHz by default giving an 802.11g connection speed of 108 Mbps (sometimes referred to as Turbo Mode) and a 802.11n connection speed of up to 150 Mbps. Setting the HT Channel Bandwidth to 20 MHz slows connection speed for 802.11g and 802.11n to 54 Mbps and 74 Mbps respectively and ensures backward compliance for slower 802.11b devices.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Site Survey SITE SURVEY Site survey page displays information of detected wireless networks. You can select one of these networks to connect to, or add it as a profile. Figure 57: Station Site Survey The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ SSID — The name of a detected wireless network. ◆ BSSID — The MAC address of the detected AP. ◆ RSSI — The receive signal strength of the detected AP. ◆ Channel — The radio channel used by the detected AP.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Statistics ◆ Connect — Click to attempt a connection to the selected wireless network. ◆ Rescan — Click to scan all radio channels for nearby wireless networks. ◆ Add Profile — Click to add the selected network as a profile. This action opens the Profile Configuration page (see “Profile Configuration” on page 88). STATISTICS The statistics page displays the connection-related statistics with detail counter information.
CHAPTER 8 | WISP Mode Wireless Configuration Statistics ◆ Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry(s) — The number of data frames transmitted from the client and successfully received by the AP or network peer after being retransmited. ◆ Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries — The number of data frames transmitted from the client that were not successfully received by the AP or network peer.
9 FIREWALL CONFIGURATION The 11n Router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration MAC/IP/Port Filtering Figure 59: MAC/IP/Port Filtering The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ MAC/IP/Port Filtering — Enables or disables MAC/IP/Port Filtering. (Default: Disable) ◆ Default Policy — When MAC/IP/Port Filtering is enabled, the default policy will be enabled. If you set the default policy to “Dropped”, all incoming packets that don’t match the rules will be dropped.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration MAC/IP/Port Filtering ◆ Destination IP Address — Specifies the destination IP address to block or allow traffic from. ◆ Source IP Address — Specifies the source IP address to block or allow traffic from. ◆ Protocol — Specifies the destination port type, TCP, UDP or ICMP. (Default: None). ◆ Destination Port Range — Specifies the range of destination port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration Virtual Server Settings (Port Forwarding) VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS (PORT FORWARDING) Virtual Server (sometimes referred to as Port Forwarding) is the act of forwarding a network port from one network node to another. This technique can allow an external user to reach a port on a private IP address (inside a LAN) from the outside through a NAT-enabled router. (Maximum 32 entries are allowed.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration DMZ CURRENT VIRTUAL The Current Port Forwarding Table displays the entries that are allowed to SERVERS IN SYSTEM forward packets through the 11n Router’s firewall. ◆ No. — The table entry number. ◆ IP Address — Displays an IP address on the local network to allow external access to. ◆ Port Mapping — Displays the port the server is mapped. ◆ Protocol — Displays the protocol used for forwarding of this port.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration System Security SYSTEM SECURITY The 11n Router includes the facility to manage it from a remote location. The unit can also be sent a ping message from a remote location. Figure 62: System Security The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Remote Management — Denies or allows management access to the 11n Router through the WAN interface.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration Content Filtering CONTENT FILTERING The 11n Router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet access based on content, URL and host name. Figure 63: Content Filtering The following items are displayed on this page: Web URL Filter Settings — By filtering inbound Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) the risk of compromising the network can be reduced. URLs are commonly used to point to websites.
CHAPTER 9 | Firewall Configuration Content Filtering ◆ Current Host Filters — Displays current Host filter. ◆ Add a Host Filter — Enters the keyword for a host filtering.
10 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS The 11n Router’s Administration Settings menu provides the same configuration options in both Gateway and Bridge Mode. These settings allow you to configure a management access password, set the system time, upgrade the system software, display the system status and statistics.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings System Management SYSTEM MANAGEMENT The System Management commands allow you to change the language settings displayed in the interface, and change the user name and password. Figure 64: System Management The following items are displayed in the first two sections on this page: ◆ Language Settings — You can change the language displayed in web interface. Select the language of your choice from the drop-down list, then click “Apply”.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings Time Zone Settings TIME ZONE SETTINGS The System Management page allows you to manually configure time settings or enable the use of a Simple Network Time Protocol (SNTP) or NTP server. Figure 65: Time Zone Settings The following items are displayed in this section on this page: ◆ Current Time — Displays the current system time on the unit. ◆ Sync with host — Updates the unit's time from the web management PC's system time.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings DDNS Settings DDNS SETTINGS Dynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie a specific domain name to the unit’s dynamically assigned IP address. DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes. The 11n Router provides access to three DDNS service providers, DynDns.org, Non-IP.com and ZoneEdit.com.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings Firmware Upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can update the 11n Router firmware by using the Firmware Update facility. Figure 67: Firmware Upgrade The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Firmware Upgrade — Allows you to upload new firmware manually by specifying a file path. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local computer by clicking Browse to search for the firmware to be used for the update.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings Configuration Settings CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The Configuration Setting page allows you to save the 11n Router’s current configuration or restore a previously saved configuration back to the device. Figure 68: Configuration Settings The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Export Settings — Saves the current configuration to a file locally. ◆ Import Settings — Allows the user to load previously saved configuration files from a local source.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings System Status SYSTEM STATUS The System Information page displays basic system information and the displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page. This information is split into the three sections that follow. Figure 69: System Status (Router Mode) The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ ◆ System Info — Displays the basic system information in both Bridge and Router Modes.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings System Status ■ ■ ■ ◆ Default Gateway — The default gateway is the IP address of the router for the 11n Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet. Primary DNS Server / Secondary DNS Server — The IP address of Domain Name Servers. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings Statistics STATISTICS The 11n Router Traffic Statistics - Interfaces window displays received and transmitted packet statistics for all interfaces on the 11n Router. Figure 70: Statistics The following items are displayed on this page: ◆ Memory total — The total memory of this 11n Router. ◆ Memory left — The available memory of this 11n Router. ◆ WAN/LAN/All Interfaces — Displays the interface on which traffic is being monitored.
CHAPTER 10 | Administration Settings System Log ◆ Tx bytes — Displays the total number of bytes transmitted by the specified interface. SYSTEM LOG The 11n Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server. The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating 11n Router and network problems. The System Log page displays the latest messages logged in chronological order, from the newest to the oldest.
SECTION III APPENDICES This section provides additional information and includes these items: ◆ “Troubleshooting” on page 117 ◆ “Hardware Specifications” on page 119 ◆ “Cables and Pinouts” on page 121 ◆ “Glossary” on page 128 ◆ “Index” on page 132 – 116 –
A TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSING LED INDICATORS Table 4: LED Indicators Symptom Action Power/LAN LEDs are off ◆ The AC power adapter may be disconnected. Check connections between the 11n Router, the power adapter, and the wall outlet. WLAN LED is off ◆ The access point radio has been disabled through it’s web management interface. Access the management interface using a web browser to enable the radio. LAN LEDs are off (when port connected) ◆ ◆ Verify that the 11n Router is powered on.
APPENDIX A | Troubleshooting Before Contacting Technical Support BEFORE CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Check the following items before you contact local Technical Support. 1. If the 11n Router cannot be configured using a web browser: ■ ■ ■ Be sure to have configured the 11n Router with a valid IP address, subnet mask and default gateway. Check that you have a valid network connection to the 11n Router and that the Ethernet port or the wireless interface that you are using has not been disabled.
B HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS PORT INTERFACES WAN: 1 10/100BASE-TX port, RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) LAN 1~4: 1 10/100BASE-TX port, RJ-45 connector, auto MDI/X (100-ohm, UTP cable; Category 5 or better) AC POWER ADAPTER Input: 100~240 VAC, 50/60 Hz Output: 5 V/ 1 A LED INDICATORS Power, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network), WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup), WAN (Wide Area Network), LAN 1~4 (Local Area Network).
APPENDIX B | Hardware Specifications SAR FCC IEEE C95.1 EN 50385 (2002) SAFETY EN 60950-1 (2006) ENVIRONMENTAL ETSI EN 300 019-2-1 Class 1.2 (Storage) ETSI EN 300 019-2-2 Class 2.3 (Packaged) ETSI EN 300 019-2-3 Class 3.
C CABLES AND PINOUTS TWISTED-PAIR CABLE ASSIGNMENTS For 10/100BASE-TX connections, a twisted-pair cable must have two pairs of wires. For 1000BASE-T connections the twisted-pair cable must have four pairs of wires. Each wire pair is identified by two different colors. For example, one wire might be green and the other, green with white stripes. Also, an RJ-45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable. NOTE: Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ-45 connectors in a specific orientation.
APPENDIX C | Cables and Pinouts 10/100BASE-TX Pin Assignments 10/100BASE-TX PIN ASSIGNMENTS Use unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) or shielded twisted-pair (STP) cable for RJ-45 connections: 100-ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections. Also be sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 meters (328 feet).
APPENDIX C | Cables and Pinouts Crossover Wiring Figure 73: Straight-through Wiring EIA/TIA 568B RJ-45 Wiring Standard 10/100BASE-TX Straight-through Cable White/Orange Stripe Orange End A White/Green Stripe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Blue White/Blue Stripe Green White/Brown Stripe 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 End B Brown CROSSOVER WIRING If the twisted-pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an “X” (MDI-X) or neither port is labeled with an “X” (MDI), a crossover must be implemented in the
D LICENSE INFORMATION This product includes copyrighted third-party software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), or other related free software licenses. The GPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors. For details, refer to the section "The GNU General Public License" below, or refer to the applicable license as included in the source-code archive.
APPENDIX D | License Information The GNU General Public License GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR COPYING, DISTRIBUTION AND MODIFICATION 1. This License applies to any program or other work which contains a notice placed by the copyright holder saying it may be distributed under the terms of this General Public License.
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APPENDIX D | License Information The GNU General Public License This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License. 9.
GLOSSARY 10BASE-T IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable. 100BASE-TX IEEE 802.3-2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. 1000BASE-T IEEE 802.3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable. ACCESS POINT An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks.
GLOSSARY DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol: Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. DHCP is based on the Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP), adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options. ENCRYPTION Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping.
GLOSSARY OPEN SYSTEM A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point’s configured SSID. Wireless clients can read the SSID from the beacon, and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point. ODFM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing: OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers.
GLOSSARY WI-FI PROTECTED WPA employs 802.1X as its basic framework for user authentication and ACCESS dynamic key management to provide an enhanced security solution for 802.11 wireless networks. WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy: WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm. Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic.
INDEX NUMERICS D 10/100BASE-TX pin assignments 122 802.11n settings 63 802.
INDEX home page 33, 47 horizontal surface mounting HT channel bandwidth 66 29 I IGMP proxy 58 import configuration 111 indicators, LED 19, 20 information, system 112 Internet connection problems 117 Internet gateway connections 23, 29 IP address, default 32, 46 IP Address, LAN setting 57 IP port filtering 98 IPsec 16, 18 ISP accounts 17 ISP settings 32 K key features 16 L L2TP 18 L2TP WAN setting 55 LAN ports 20, 21 LAN settings 57 language settings 34, 107 Lazy Mode, WDS 82 lease time, DHCP 58 LED ind
INDEX router advertisements 58 Router Mode 23, 27, 29, 48 routing metric 61 RTS threshold 68 S screws for mounting 28 security features 17 security, wireless 73 service provider settings 32 setup wizard steps 34 shared secret, RADIUS 79 slot time 69 slots, wall-mounting 28 SNTP 108 socket, DC power 20 software upgrade 110 specifications, hardware 119 SSID 63, 65 standards, radio 119 stateful packet inspection 103 static IP WAN setting 51 static routing table 60 station list, wireless 86 statistics, system
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