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Table of Contents User Guide Contents Chapter 1: Valet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2: Cisco Connect. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
User Guide Chapter 1: Valet Chapter 1: Valet Thank you for choosing a Cisco Valet wireless hotspot. This Quick Reference Guide covers both the Valet and Valet Plus models. Valet will be used as a general reference to both models and all details in this Quick Reference Guide apply to both models unless Valet Plus is noted. Top LEDs (1-4) light up once the Valet is connected to a device using a network (Ethernet) cable. The LED flashes when there is activity over that port.
User Guide Chapter 1: Valet Back The Internet Port connects to the network (Ethernet) cable from your Internet connection. In most cases you will be connecting one end of the network cable to the Ethernet port on your cable or DSL modem and the other end to the Internet port on your Valet. The Power Port connects the power adapter. The Reset Button resets the Valet to its factory default settings when held for approximately ten seconds.
/ Chapter 1: Valet Horizontal Placement Follow these instructions: The Valet has four rubber feet on its bottom panel. Place the Valet on a level surface near an electrical outlet. 1. Determine where you want to mount the Valet. Make sure that the wall you use is smooth, flat, dry, and sturdy. Also make sure the location is within reach of an electrical outlet. 2. Drill two holes into the wall. Make sure the holes are 152 mm apart. 3.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide Chapter 2: Cisco Connect Windows XP During installation, the setup software installs the Cisco Connect software on your computer. Cisco Connect offers options to connect additional computers or devices to your Valet and allows you to modify the Valet’s settings. b. Double-click Connect.exe. a. Go to Start > My Computer and select Easy Setup Key. Mac OS X a. Double-click the USB drive on your desktop. Installation b. Double-click Connect.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide b. Plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet. 6. When you see the Congratulations screen, your computer is connected to the Internet. Remove your Easy Setup Key and keep it in a safe place. You can use it to connect additional computers to your Valet’s local network. Click OK. Connect to Electrical Outlet c. Plug one end of a network cable into the yellow port labeled Internet on the back of the Valet.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide Guest Access allows you to provide guests visiting your home with Internet access. Your guests will not have access to your other computers or personal data. Provide your guest with the Guest Network name and password. Guest computers must connect to your network using a wireless network connection. Refer to “Main Menu – Guest Access” on page 6 and “Guest Access Settings” on page 11 for more information.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide Wireless printer Click this option to connect a wireless printer. Go to “Wireless printer” on page 8. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to connect that computer to your Valet. Other devices Click this option to connect a device that is not a computer, such as a smartphone or game console. Go to “Device” on page 9. 4. Return to the original computer running the Cisco Connect software and enter a name that will be used to identify the device. Click Finish.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide 3. Remove the Easy Setup Key and click Close. You can now use it to connect other computers to the Valet. Refer to “Connect with the Easy Setup Key” on page 7 to complete the process of adding another computer. 3. Enter a name that will be used to identify this device. Then click Finish. Name Your Device Easy Setup Key Has Been Updated Connect without the Easy Setup Key 1.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide Device Parental Controls 1. Enter the Network name (SSID), Security Key, and Security Type settings on your wireless device. To print this information, click Print these settings. For the computers you select, you can block or limit Internet access to specific times. You can also block specific websites. Connecting a Device – Wireless Network Settings Parental Controls Password 2. After connecting your device, click Next.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide 3. The Parental controls main screen appears. Select the computer whose parental controls you want to set up. Then click OK. Remove If there is a computer that should not have parental controls applied, select the computer and click Remove. Rename To give a computer a new name, select the computer and click Rename, and the Rename the device screen appears.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide 3. The Block sites inappropriate for option allows you to block websites based on content. The following options are available: •• Don’t Block Does not block any websites. •• Teen Blocks websites that may be inappropriate for teenagers. •• Child Blocks websites that may be inappropriate for children. 4. For the Block specific sites option, click Edit to create a list of websites you want to block. The default is None.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide Easy Setup Key Update or create key The Easy Setup Key is a USB flash drive that holds the settings for the Valet. To create or update the Easy Setup Key, click Create or update key. For more information, refer to “Update or create an Easy Setup Key” on page 7. Safe Web Surfing Change Guest Password •• Enter a new guest password Enter a password of 4-32 characters. •• Click Change to save your setting.
Chapter 2: Cisco Connect User Guide 2. Complete the following: •• Valet name Enter a name of 1-32 characters. •• Password Enter a password of 8-63 characters. •• Click Change to save your settings. Username Enter this browser‑based utility. username to access the Password Enter this browser‑based utility. password to access the Copy password To copy the password to the Clipboard, click this option.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration After setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify settings using the browser‑based utility.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Internet Connection Type Select the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types: •• Automatic Configuration - DHCP •• Static IP •• PPPoE •• PPTP Internet Connection Type > PPPoE •• L2TP •• Telstra Cable Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. Automatic Configuration - DHCP The default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide •• Specify an IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address as seen from the Internet. Enter the IP address provided by your ISP. •• Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP. •• Default Gateway This is the IP address of your ISP’s gateway server. Enter the gateway IP address provided by your ISP.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Device Name The default is Cisco followed by the last 5 digits of the Router’s serial number, which is found on the bottom of the Valet. If you used the setup software for installation, then the Device Name is the name of your wireless network (up to 15 characters). (The Device name is also the Valet’s NetBIOS name.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS server IP address. If, however, you wish to use a different DNS server, enter its IP address (you can enter up to three DNS server IP addresses). The static DNS server(s) will have higher priority than the ISP’s DNS servers.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Clone My PC’s MAC Click this option to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using. TZO.com Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes. Setup > Advanced Routing This screen is used to set up the Valet’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Route Entries To set up a static route between the Valet and another network, select a number from the dropdown list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route. Basic Wireless Settings (Manual) Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters. Destination LAN IP Enter the IP address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route. (LAN stands for Local Area Network.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Wi-Fi Protected Setup There are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring. c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions. 6. Enter the Valet’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the Valet’s PIN number. a. Enter the PIN number listed on this screen.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Security Mode Select the security method for your wireless network: WPA2/WPA Mixed Mode, WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WPA2/WPA Enterprise Mixed Mode, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA Enterprise, WEP, RADIUS, or Disabled. WPA Personal NOTE: If you select WPA Personal as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA Personal and the same passphrase.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide WPA2 Enterprise This option features WPA2 used in coordination with a RADIUS server. (This should only be used when a RADIUS server is connected to the Valet.) NOTE: If you select WPA2 Enterprise as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use WPA2 Enterprise and the same shared key. RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUS server. The default is 1812. Shared Key Enter the key shared between the Valet and the server.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide RADIUS NOTE: If you select RADIUS as your Security Mode, each device in your wireless network MUST use RADIUS and the same WEP encryption and shared key. If you choose to disable wireless security, you will be informed that wireless security is disabled when you first attempt to access the Internet. You will be given the option to enable wireless security, or confirm that you understand the risks but still wish to proceed without wireless security.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Wireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client List screen. Advanced Wireless AP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Valet but not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Beacon Interval Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Valet to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100. DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM).
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Security > VPN Passthrough The VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Valet’s firewall. Security > VPN Passthrough VPN Passthrough IPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Valet, keep the default, Enabled.
User Guide Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration Applications and Gaming > Port Range Forwarding Enabled Select Enabled to enable port forwarding for the applications you have defined. The Port Range Forwarding screen allows you to set up public services on your network, such as web servers, FTP servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Applications and Gaming > DMZ The DMZ feature allows one network computer to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Range Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer to the Internet.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Depending on the application, a few attempts may be needed to set the appropriate bandwidth priority. Add a New Application Enabled/Disabled To use the QoS policies you have set, select, Enabled. Otherwise, keep the default Disabled. Upstream Bandwidth Upstream Bandwidth This option sets the maximum outgoing bandwidth that applications can use. To allow the Valet to set the maximum, keep the default, Auto. To specify the maximum, select Manual.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Administration > Management MAC Address The Administration > Management screen allows the network’s administrator to manage specific Valet functions for access and security. QoS > MAC Address Enter a Name Enter a name for your device. MAC Address Enter the MAC address of your device. Priority Select the appropriate priority: High, Medium (Recommend), Normal, or Low. Click Add to save your changes. Your new entry will appear in the Summary list.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Web Utility Access HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) is the communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. HTTPS uses SSL (Secured Socket Layer) to encrypt data transmitted for higher security. Select HTTP or HTTPS. HTTP is the default. Administration > Log The Valet can keep logs of all traffic for your Internet connection.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Administration > Diagnostics Traceroute Test The diagnostic tests (Ping and Traceroute) allow you to check the connections of your network devices, including connection to the Internet. The Traceroute test tests the performance of a connection. IP or URL Address Enter the address of the computer, device, or website whose connection you wish to test. Start to Traceroute To run the test, click this button.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Administration > Firmware Upgrade Status > Router The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the Valet’s firmware. Do not upgrade the firmware unless you are experiencing problems with the Valet or the new firmware has a feature you want to use. The Router screen displays information about the Valet and its current settings. Administration > Firmware Upgrade NOTE: The Valet may lose the settings you have customized.
Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration User Guide Status > Local Network The Local Network screen displays information about the local, wired network. DHCP Client Table The DHCP Client Table lists computers and other devices that have been assigned IP addresses by the Valet. The list can be sorted by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired Time (how much time is left for the current IP address). To remove a DHCP client, click Delete.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting User Guide Appendix A: Troubleshooting Easy Setup Key into your computer. Click Connect and follow the on‑screen instructions. Your computer cannot connect to the Internet. Follow these instructions until your computer can connect to the Internet: When you double-click the web browser, you are prompted for a username and password. If you want to get rid of the prompt, follow these instructions.
Appendix B: Specifications User Guide Appendix B: Specifications Model Name: Model Description Valet Wireless-N Hotspot Model Number M10 Standards Model Name Model Description Valet Plus Wireless-N Hotspot Model Number Standards M20 IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.3u, 802.3ab IEEE 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.
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