Dell™TrueMobile™2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Contents Introduction Managing Your Router Configuration Steps for Common Scenarios Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information FAQs Glossary Online Customer Support Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to an xDSL or cable modem, the Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet.
4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing. Ethernet bridge: Enables file and print sharing between wired and wireless computers. In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The Wireless Broadband Router supports up to 252 clients. Up to 16 of the 252 clients can be wireless. The Network Address Translation (NAT) feature allows 64 clients to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet.
Back to Contents Page Managing Your Router: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Setup Wizard Control Utility Web-based Configuration Tool Overview Your TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different router configuration.
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
Back to Contents Page Configuration Steps for Common Scenarios: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Cable Modem Connection xDSL Modem Connection Installing And Configuring The Router For Non-Ethernet Cable Connections Configuring Your Router For The Existing Network Configuring Your TrueMobile 2300 Router For Gaming How to Set Wireless Encryption In Your Router? How to Turn Off Broadcast SSID? Setting Up As An Access Point Setting Up File & Printer Sharing How To Setup WinXP Clien
Back to Contents Page Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide ¡@ Technical Specifications Regulatory Information Limited Warranties and Return Policy ¡@ Wireless interoperability The Dell TrueMobile 2300 products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following
Protocols TCP/ IP, IPX, UDP, DHCP Client, DHCP Server Environment Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (Non-Condensing) Storage Humidity 5% to 90% (Non-Condensing) Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature 0° to 70° C (32° F to 158° F) Power specification Receive Sensitivity 11Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -80 dBm, typical 54Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -65 dBm, typical Transmit Power Normal Temp Range: ±12 dBm DC power supply Input: DC 100-250 50-60 Hz 1A Output: 5V DC 2A Radio specification Range: "Up to
Data Encryption: WEP (64/128 bit) and WPA ¡@ Utility Software Setup Wizard software Control Utility software ¡@ Back to Top Regulatory Information The Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user documentation that comes with the product. For country-specific approvals, see Radio approvals.
Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. The worst-case maximum authorized power indoors is: 10 mW for the entire 2.4 GHz band (2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz) 100 mW for frequencies between 2446.5 MHz and 2483.5 MHz (NOTE - Channels 10 through 13 inclusive operate in the band 2446.6 MHz - 2483.
This device must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Interference statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
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FAQs Hardware Installation: How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router? What is the physical connection from the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to a wired network? Software Configuration Internet Settings How do I install the
Access Point: An access point is a device on the wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network. Cable Modem: A cable modem is a device that enables you to hook up your PC to the Internet via a local cable TV line. Client: A client is a computer on a network. Domain Name System (or Service) (DNS): DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses.
Xerox and formalized in 1980 by DEC, Intel, and Xerox. Ethernet networks transmit data at 10/100 Mbps using a specified protocol. Ethernet Address (MAC Address): An Ethernet address is a unique, pre-programmed address, sometimes referred to as a media access control (MAC) address. Each computer on an Ethernet network has its own Ethernet address. This 12-digit hexadecimal address is encoded into the circuitry of the computer’s network adapter when it is manufactured.
Network Adapter: A network adapter is a device expansion card that provides the physical connection between a computer and the network. There are many types of adapters. They include PC cards for laptops, a card that fits into a slot on your computer, just like you install a sound card or modem card, and embedded cards, embedded USB adapters, USB dongle adapters, and USB desktop adapters. Some newer computers have a network adapter already built into the system.
data into small units, called "packets," to be sent to another computer and how the receiving computer reassembles the packets into a single file. IP determines how the packets are routed across the Internet. See Internet Protocol. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN): A VLAN is a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire, even though they may be physically located on different segments of a LAN.
Dell™TrueMobile™2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Contents Introduction Managing Your Router Configuration Steps for Common Scenarios Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information FAQs Glossary Online Customer Support Information in this document is subject to change without notice. © 2003 Dell Computer Corporation. All rights reserved.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Networking Overview: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Identifying a WLAN Encryption Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location. Users at that location can share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computer that requests services is called a client.
numbers, called an encryption key. Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless client or access point encrypts or scrambles the information. The access point or wireless client receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption.
ASCII is the acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Pronounced ask-ee, ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127. For example, the ASCII code for uppercase M is 77. Most computers use ASCII codes to represent text, which makes it possible to transfer data from one computer to another. WPA WPA is an upgrade to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard for securing your wireless network.
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: LED Represents Power Power Activity The Power LED will light up when the device is powered on. It will blink when the device is reset.
LAN LAN LAN LAN 1 2 3 4 cable modem Steady amber light indicates data collision. Local Area Network Steady green light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 100Mbps. Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 10Mbps. Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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Back to Contents Page Setup Wizard: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Introduction Launch the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Screens Introduction Setup Wizard is an easy-to-use program included on your TrueMobile 2300 CD. It provides simplified configuration procedures for establishing Internet connectivity on the Wireless Broadband Router. The Setup Wizard first extracts the connection settings from your active ISP connection on your PC with Cable/DSL modem.
Installation -- to begin installing your router and configure computers for Internet connectivity. User's Guide -- to allow you view the User's Guide (this document). Exit -- to end the Setup Wizard. Installation > Setup your computer After you select Installation from the main menu, the figure below will display. Click Setup First Computer if you want to install the router on a computer that is used to connect to Internet with Cable or DSL modem.
Installation > Setup your computer > Setup First Computer After you select Setup First Computer from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Installation Overview Display the general steps required for the configuration process. 1. Verify Internet connection on your computer with DSL/Cable modem Remind you to establish an active Internet connection before taking the next step.
If you are using a PPPoE connection, your computer will need to reboot. Click Next and then click OK to reboot. The first Setup Wizard window after reboot.
2. Connect Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to your network Step 1: Illustrate how one connects the Cable or DSL modem to the router..
Step 2: Illustrate how one connects the router to the PC.
Step 3: Illustrate how one connects the power supply to the router.
3. Configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box.
Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your router after clicking Next. Congratulations You have successfully installed the router and configure the first PC for Internet access.
This window explains the information on wireless settings and how to enhance the security of your router.
Installation > Setup your computer > Setup Additional Computers After you select Setup Additional Computers from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Select Wired Connection or Wireless Connection between your computer and the router. Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computers to the network via Ethernet cable.
Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computer to the network via wireless channel.
Congratulations You have successfully connected the PC to the network.
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Back to Contents Page Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The Control Utility is a Windows-based software that allows you to configure your router and monitor the status of the connection from your computer to the Wireless Broadband Router and to Internet.
Start the Control Utility The control utility program is by default set up to run automatically upon each system startup. If the utility does not start automatically, click Start -> Programs -> Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router -> Dell Control Utility to invoke the utility program. Once running, a router icon is created in the system tray. If you have a good connection to the Internet, the system tray icon looks like this . You can Double-click the router icon to open the utility panel.
Back to Contents Page Web-based Configuration Tool: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Basic Settings Device Status System Tools Advanced Settings Log Off Overview The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher) or Netscape (4.
Back to Top Log Off To prevent confusion when multiple people try to configure the Wireless Broadband Router simultaneously, the web-based configuration tool allows one user at most to access the configuration screen of the router at any time. However, there is a five minute default timeout period after the current administrator discontinues his usage of the web-based configuration tool, before the others are allowed to access the tool again.
Back to Contents Page Cable Modem Connection NOTE: It's recommended that you install the router for Internet connectivity with the Setup Wizard provided on the TrueMobile 2300 CD. Perform the below installation steps only when you are unable to install the router with the Setup Wizard for Internet connectivity. Cable Modem - Standard Setup Use this setup when your Cable service provider does not require you to enter any information for your Internet Broadband connection.
This configuration will work properly with a cable modem provider that does not require authentication. Back to Top Cable Modem with name settings 1. Connect the Ethernet port on the Cable modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable. 2. Connect any one of the four LAN port on the router to the Ethernet port on your computer via another Ethernet cable. (Connect to the router from your PC with a wireless network adapter.) 3. Power on the router 4.
Back to Contents Page xDSL Modem Connection NOTE: It's recommended that you install the router for Internet connectivity with the Setup Wizard provided on the TrueMobile 2300 CD. Perform the below installation steps only when you are unable to install the router with the Setup Wizard for Internet connectivity. xDSL without PPPoE - Standard Setup Use this setup when your DSL service provider does not ask you to enter any information for your Internet Broadband connection.
will reboot with the default settings and the setup should complete at this point. Information: The Wireless Broadband Router is configured by default with the following settings: The Cable/xDSL interface is configured with the DHCP client enabled. The Local Area Network and Wireless interfaces are configured with the DHCP server enabled. No user name, password, computer name, or workgroup name are enabled.
Back to Contents Page Installing and Configuring the Router for non-Ethernet Cable Connections A cable modem may support only Ethernet connection, only USB connection, or both types of connections. Cable modem with only USB Connection Your TrueMobile 2300 router is designed to function with only Ethernet connection on its Broadband interface. If your cable modem supports only USB connection, you need to replace it with a model with at least one Ethernet connection.
Back to Contents Page Configuring Your Router for the Existing Network If you have an existing network, chances are you have already configured network services on the network. In this case, you would use the router as a pure Access Point to extend the range of your network by allowing more attachment of wireless and wired computers. You MUST also turn off the DHCP server on the router if there is a DHCP server running to avoid IP address conflict.
11. Note the status bar at the bottom of the screen. 12. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front of the unit blinks. 13. When your web browser returns to the main page of the Wireless Broadband Route, the device has successfully restarted with the new settings. NOTE: The main page may not return if you have changed IP address of the router in Step 8. To view the main page, type the new IP address of the router in the web browser to access it. 14.
Back to Contents Page Configuring Your Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Router for Gaming This section will assist in configuring the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Router for gaming. In some cases, the firewall feature of the router will cause a game not to function as intended. This document will not provide details for each game, but will discuss how to open TCP/IP ports for one or more system. WARNING: Operating any client systems on the Internet without firewall protection may allow un-authorized access to a system.
Back to Contents Page How to set Wireless Encryption in Your Router Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. TrueMobile 2300 provides WEP and WPA encryption for wireless security. WPA is an upgrade to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard for securing your wireless network.
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Back to Contents Page How to turn off Broadcast SSID? 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, (or the default address http://192.168.2.1.) 2. Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Click on "Advanced Wireless" on the left navigation bar. 4. Clear the "Enable SSID Broadcast function" checkbox. 5. Click Submit. 6. Click Save & Restart.
Back to Contents Page Setting up as an Access Point 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, (or the default address http://192.168.2.1.) 2. Click the Basic Settings tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Select Access Point Mode. 4. Click the Next button. 5. Click the Save & Apply tab on the left navigation bar. 6. Click Save & Restart.
Back to Contents Page Setting Up File & Printer Sharing Introduction Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Security Note Introduction Now that you have completed the setup of your network with the TrueMobile 2300 router, you can start sharing files and printers. This is helpful if, for example, your home has 3 computers and only one printer. You can configure your network so that all 3 computers can share the same printer.
The printer is now available for the other computers to use. Perform the following steps on the other computers: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Click Start->Settings->Printers. Double click the Add Printer icon Click Next on the first screen On the next screen select Network printer then click Next Click the Browse button and select the shared printer. Follow the on screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your network can view them: 1.
Back to Contents Page How To Setup WinXP Clients Connecting To The Router Configuring the Wireless Connection: Microsoft Windows XP Zero Configuration Microsoft's Windows XP Zero Configuration provides the driver and configuration software for the configuration of the adapter without using software provided by another manufacturer. Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click Start -> Control Panel.
Note: For more information click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration provided by Microsoft. Enabling Encryption Because wireless networks transmit data using radio frequency transmission, other computers with wireless network adapters that are within range of your wireless broadband router can connect to your network. You can deter unauthorized access to your wireless network by enabling encryption.
How do I install the Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration: How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other Glossary
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration Internet Settings: How do I obtain Internet Protocol (IP) settings from my Internet Service Provider (ISP)? How do I install TCP/IP? How do I enable Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)? How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic or static IP addresses? If I do not have a broadband connection, what do I do? Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other Glossary
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes: What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Does the signal travel through walls? What devices cause interference? Can I roam to another subnet with the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Supported Features Troubleshooting Other Glossary
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features: Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support bridging of two or more Ethernet LANS? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support repeating? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support notebook computers with integrated wireless adapters and wireless adapters from vendors other than Dell? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 accommodate optional antennae? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support Virtual Private Netwo
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting: I cannot access the Internet through the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. What should I do? My computer is not connected to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, what should I do? There are only some clients on the LAN work. What should I do? My browser does not display the web-based configuration tool.
FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other: How do I find out about firmware upgrades? What is the actual speed throughput for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Are there any known health issues caused by Radio Frequency (RF) transmission from the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Is this a shared or switched technology medium? What is the difference between Bluetooth and 802.
Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port Protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Virtual Server Wide Area
Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Router by the Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Gaming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview The information on this menu provides you a general overview of your network status. On the left side of the screen, it displays the status of current connection to your router.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption used in the 802.11 standard is to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. WEP provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router. This key encrypts data before it is transmitted. WEP can be implemented with 40(64)bit or 104(128)-bit key. Basically, the larger key length is relatively more secure for your data. For added security, change your key often.
Edit Click on the record needs to be modified in the list and then click "Edit" button. Then, a dialog box will appear for you to edit it. Delete If you want to delete the record from the list, click on the record you want to delete and then click "Delete" button to remove it from the list. Delete All Click "Delete All" button to delete all the records in the list. Restore Click the "Restore" button to restore to the previous settings.
data will not be allowed by the firewall to pass. Applications like email and web browsing are unaffected by NAT because in each case, you make this request to receive the email or web page. However, some applications (such as Internet messaging and gaming applications) will not function correctly. It is because the requests for data do not originate from your computer but from a device/computer out on the Internet, and the NAT firewall blocks the data needed for those applications.
Back to Top Remote Access Allow remote user to configure the device This option allows you to configure the device from the remote site via the network. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check the Allow remote user to configure the device box. Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port number field. Click the Apply button to save the settings. Or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings.
Diagnostics You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network detecting can be activated by clicking Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detecting is done, the screen will display a summary of your Internet connectivity. It will show the information (such as the Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Connection Status) of the LAN Hosts and Wireless Hosts in your network.
Back to Contents Page Basic Settings: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: Router Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Security Internet Connection Settings Save & Apply NOTE: To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save and restart the router. Otherwise, the router uses the previous settings.
When you configure the Wireless Broadband Router, you must set the wireless parameters listed below. If you are adding the Wireless Broadband Router to an existing wireless network, see your network administrator or the person who initially set up the wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the wireless settings, see the descriptions below. NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Wireless Broadband Router settings.
encryption keys are simply a random set of hexadecimal numbers or ASCII characters that you choose. Each Wireless Broadband Router and every wireless workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate. For more information on encryption, see the Wireless Networking Overview - Encryption section of this User's Guide. Key Format It could be in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations. The lower the number, the faster your encryption key will rotate, however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow down. WPA Encryption WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - it is the most commonly used encryption method and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - it can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP. Click NEXT to continue.
No additional settings are required. Make sure that the settings listed above are correct for Cable Modem connection. DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided (listed below), enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, ISP gateway address, and Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address provided by your ISP.
Back to Contents Page Device Status: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The Device Status screen displays the basic network settings for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. When changes are made to the network settings, those changes are updated on this screen. In addition, it graphically displays the current connection status for the Wireless Broadband Router and other devices in your network. Connections between network devices are shown with a yellow arrow.
Internet An active connection indicates the WAN interface of the router has a valid IP address and your computers can connect to the Internet via the router. Wired Client (LAN) Shown as an active connection when a wired client is configured and physically connected to your network; inactive when the Ethernet cable is disconnected from the PC.
Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. These three pages are for your information only. The System Tools section also includes features to reload the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Wireless Broadband Router, and reset the unit.
Back to Top Display Routing Table Indicator Description Type The type of routing. This can be either: LAN or WAN interface (INTF) Static routing Destination LAN IP Address Either an entire network or a specific IP address. An IP address ending in .0 refers to a network.
Back to Top System Diagnostic The Systems Diagnostics page is for your information only. This page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Wireless Broadband Router. Configuration settings include firmware version, the ISP and device settings that have been configured for your network. The Diagnostics section shows the current connections for your network. Diagnostic settings include the ISP status, link status, current WAN connection, LAN MAC table, and WAN MAC table.
NOTE: Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router firmware file. Click the START button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Wireless Broadband Router, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front panel of the unit blinks. Back to Top Reset Device Use the Reset Device function if a system failure occurs. This feature does not reload the factory default settings.
Back to Contents Page Advanced Settings: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Advanced IP Settings DHCP Server Settings Time Zone Advanced Wireless Parental Control Access Control Settings Port Forwarding Settings Static Routing Administration Settings NOTE: Dell technical support representatives do not support the configuration options in the Advanced Settings portion of the configuration program.
10.0.0.1-10.254.254.254 172.16.0.1-172.31.254.254 192.168.0.1-192.168.254.254 You must use the new IP address to access the web-based configuration tool. NOTICE: You should only change the IP address or IP subnet mask if you are installing the Wireless Broadband Router on an existing wired network and the DHCP server function for your Wireless Broadband Router is disabled in the Advanced Settings. For more information, contact your network administrator. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
always have this stamp, or they may have an invalid stamp; thus, the time zone information is not always accurate. The Time Zone Selection also affects the Parent Control option. This option allows parents to control Internet access. To enable this option, go to Advanced Settings -> Parental Control section of the router's web-configuration tool. By default, there is no blocking at any time on Internet access. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
The amount of time in Kusecs (one Kusec equals 1,024 microseconds) between radio beacons from the Wireless Broadband Router to its client stations. The value range is from 1 to 65535. RTS Threshold The packet size above which the Wireless Broadband Router will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet. RTS (Request to Send) mechanism prevents the "Hidden Node" problem.
Configuring your router for Wireless Bridging: 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router (or the default address http://192.168.2.1). 2. Click the Advanced Settings tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Click the Advanced wireless button on the left navigation bar. 4. Ensure Enable Wireless is checked. 5. Type your wireless network name in the Network name (SSID) field if you desire to change it from default settings “Wireless”. 6. Ensure Advanced Options is unchecked. 7. Enable Wireless Bridge. 8.
12. Repeat steps 1 to 11 for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless Broadband Routers set to same wireless settings and all router(s) not directly connected to Internet should be configured to Access point mode. Back to Top Parental Control IP filtering is a mechanism enabling a networking node to accept or deny certain types of IP datagrams based on the IP address, port number, protocol type, and other criteria.
4. Click Add to enter the rule to the router. 5. To remove an existing rule, check the "Del" checkbox next to the MAC address and click the DEL button. 6. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings DMZ DMZ (demilitarized zone) feature allows access to all ports. (For example, if you have problems hosting a game server, you can choose this option. This will open all ports to your game server.) 1. Check the Enable DMZ Host box. 2.
4. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. 5. In the Destination MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. Information: Find the MAC address The steps below show how to find the MAC address of the computer in Windows 2000 and XP. a. Click on Start -> Run. b. Type cmd in the Open field and then press Enter or click OK button. c.
5. Specify the range of the Public Ports by entering the start and end port numbers in the required fields. 6. Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or both (TCP and UDP) as the Public Port Type. 7. Click SUBMIT button to activate the setting. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Static Routing Static routes are manually configured routes to remote networks.
Allow remote user to configure the device If you would like a remote user to be able to administer your Wireless Broadband Router over the Internet, check the box titled Allow remote user to configure the device. Enter the IP address for the remote administration host computer. Allow remote user to ping the device Check the box Allow remote user to ping the device to enable your Wireless Broadband Router to be "ping"ed by any user on the Internet.
3. 4. 5. 6. Right click the icon and select Property. Click Settings. Click Add. Enter Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service and select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 to host a public HTTP server. 7. Click OK button to save the changes. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
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Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Router by the Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Gaming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview The information on this menu provides you a general overview of your network status. On the left side of the screen, it displays the status of current connection to your router.
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption used in the 802.11 standard is to protect wireless communication from eavesdropping. WEP provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router. This key encrypts data before it is transmitted. WEP can be implemented with 40(64)bit or 104(128)-bit key. Basically, the larger key length is relatively more secure for your data. For added security, change your key often.
Edit Click on the record needs to be modified in the list and then click "Edit" button. Then, a dialog box will appear for you to edit it. Delete If you want to delete the record from the list, click on the record you want to delete and then click "Delete" button to remove it from the list. Delete All Click "Delete All" button to delete all the records in the list. Restore Click the "Restore" button to restore to the previous settings.
data will not be allowed by the firewall to pass. Applications like email and web browsing are unaffected by NAT because in each case, you make this request to receive the email or web page. However, some applications (such as Internet messaging and gaming applications) will not function correctly. It is because the requests for data do not originate from your computer but from a device/computer out on the Internet, and the NAT firewall blocks the data needed for those applications.
Back to Top Remote Access Allow remote user to configure the device This option allows you to configure the device from the remote site via the network. 1. 2. 3. 4. Check the Allow remote user to configure the device box. Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port number field. Click the Apply button to save the settings. Or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings.
Diagnostics You can monitor the current status of your network connection in the Diagnostics menu. The network detecting can be activated by clicking Start Diagnostics button on the bottom of the screen. When the detecting is done, the screen will display a summary of your Internet connectivity. It will show the information (such as the Host Name, IP Address, MAC Address, and Connection Status) of the LAN Hosts and Wireless Hosts in your network.
FAQs Hardware Installation: How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router? What is the physical connection from the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to a wired network? Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attribute
How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be managed on your computer using the Windows-based Setup Wizard, Control Utility programs, or a web-based configuration tool. For detailed information, refer to the Managing your Router section of the User's Guide. How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? The Device Status page from the web-based configuration tool displays the MAC address.
How do I obtain Internet Protocol (IP) settings from my Internet Service Provider (ISP)? 1. Make sure that the cable or xDSL modem is connected properly to the Wireless Broadband Router. 2. Reset the cable or xDSL modem by powering the modem off and on. 3. If you are using dynamic IP addressing, make sure that the cable or xDSL modem is DHCP capable. For assistance, consult the modem's documentation. 4.
The computer's subnet mask should be the same as the access point's subnet mask. The computer's gateway IP address should match the IP Address for the access point. Make sure the IP address assigned by your ISP matches the DNS IP address for your computer. For dynamic IP addresses: Make sure your computer has successfully acquired an IP address from the DHCP server. Open a DOS command prompt, type ipconfig, and the press .
Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port Protocol Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) Virtual Server Wide Area
What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The coverage of each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router micro cell varies with physical objects and interference in the coverage area. The rated coverage is 1500 feet for line of site, open area, optimal conditions, and minimal throughput.
Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support bridging of two or more Ethernet LANS? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 supports either a point-to-point bridging situation or a multipoint bridging situation (for 3 remote locations). Point-to-Point and Point-to-Multipoint AP/Bridge modes require you to use the same product (Dell TrueMobile 2300) at the other end(s) of the bridge. Be sure to follow the instructions on how to use the bridging functions of AP/Bridges.
The Dell TrueMobile 2300 operates in a Macintosh environment; however, the web-based configuration tool typically only functions with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, both version 4.0 or higher. Dell does not provide support for Macintosh environments.
I cannot access the Internet through the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. What should I do? Use the Control Utility to first determine where the connectivity is broken. This can be verified by the presence of the arrow on its connection status window. You may also ignore this step and check for the following scenarios. If there is a connection failure between your computer and the router, make sure the computer is successfully connected to the network.
There are only some clients on the LAN that work. What should I do? If the wired clients work, but the wireless clients cannot access the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router: Make sure the network name (SSID), encryption method, and encryption key for the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router match with those for the wireless client: For the wireless client: See the documentation for your wireless adapter.
3. Check and assure that the value in the Subnet mask field matches that for the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. If you are using a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, you must determine the address that was provided by the DHCP server. For assistance on getting the IP address from the DHCP server, see the documentation for your server or contact your network administrator.
How do I restart or reset the Wireless Broadband Router? To restart the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, unplug the power connector and plug it back in. To load the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router's default settings, hold down the reset button on the router for at least five seconds. While the unit resets, the Power light blinks.
How do I find out about firmware upgrades? All new firmware upgrades are posted on the web. support.dell.com. To download the latest firmware, go to the Dell support website: NOTE: You can only use firmware designed specifically for the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. Use the Upgrade Firmware page on the web-based configuration tool once you have downloaded the firmware. Click the System Tools -> Upgrade Firmware tabs. Enter the file name and path for the new firmware.
users are supported for your particular game, consult the software's technical support or documentation. What settings do I change to play games with the router connected in the network? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports many Internet games. Some Internet games may require the router to forward in-bound data to a computer through an application-specific port or ports.
Back to Contents Page ISP Settings Checklist: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Ask Your Internet Service Provider about Your Cable Modem or DSL Modem Settings Ask your provider these questions about your broadband connection and fill out this ISP checklist so that you will have this information readily available when you begin your installation. NOTE: In some cases, you may not need to fill in any information (Example: Most of the Cable Modem Service Providers).
here. Q5. Is my connection bound MAC Address to a MAC address? If so, enter the MAC address here. Note: these settings are typically required only for cable modems.
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: LED Represents Power Power Activity The Power LED will light up when the device is powered on. It will blink when the device is reset.
LAN LAN LAN LAN 1 2 3 4 cable modem Steady amber light indicates data collision. Local Area Network Steady green light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 100Mbps. Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 10Mbps. Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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Back to Contents Page Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The Control Utility is a Windows-based software that allows you to configure your router and monitor the status of the connection from your computer to the Wireless Broadband Router and to Internet.
Start the Control Utility The control utility program is by default set up to run automatically upon each system startup. If the utility does not start automatically, click Start -> Programs -> Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router -> Dell Control Utility to invoke the utility program. Once running, a router icon is created in the system tray. If you have a good connection to the Internet, the system tray icon looks like this . You can Double-click the router icon to open the utility panel.
Back to Contents Page Introduction: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to an xDSL or cable modem, the Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet.
4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing. Ethernet bridge: Enables file and print sharing between wired and wireless computers. In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The Wireless Broadband Router supports up to 252 clients. Up to 16 of the 252 clients can be wireless. The Network Address Translation (NAT) feature allows 64 clients to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet.
Back to Contents Page Managing Your Router: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Setup Wizard Control Utility Web-based Configuration Tool Overview Your TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different router configuration.
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
Back to Contents Page Wireless Networking Overview: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) Identifying a WLAN Encryption Automatic Rate Selection and Rate Scaling Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location. Users at that location can share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computer that requests services is called a client.
numbers, called an encryption key. Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless client or access point encrypts or scrambles the information. The access point or wireless client receiving the information uses the same key to decrypt or unscramble the information. The information is only readable to WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption.
ASCII is the acronym for the American Standard Code for Information Interchange. Pronounced ask-ee, ASCII is a code for representing English characters as numbers, with each letter assigned a number from 0 to 127. For example, the ASCII code for uppercase M is 77. Most computers use ASCII codes to represent text, which makes it possible to transfer data from one computer to another. WPA WPA is an upgrade to the WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) standard for securing your wireless network.
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: LED Represents Power Power Activity The Power LED will light up when the device is powered on. It will blink when the device is reset.
LAN LAN LAN LAN 1 2 3 4 cable modem Steady amber light indicates data collision. Local Area Network Steady green light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 100Mbps. Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at 10Mbps. Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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Back to Contents Page Setup Wizard: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Introduction Launch the Setup Wizard Setup Wizard Screens Introduction Setup Wizard is an easy-to-use program included on your TrueMobile 2300 CD. It provides simplified configuration procedures for establishing Internet connectivity on the Wireless Broadband Router. The Setup Wizard first extracts the connection settings from your active ISP connection on your PC with Cable/DSL modem.
Installation -- to begin installing your router and configure computers for Internet connectivity. User's Guide -- to allow you view the User's Guide (this document). Exit -- to end the Setup Wizard. Installation > Setup your computer After you select Installation from the main menu, the figure below will display. Click Setup First Computer if you want to install the router on a computer that is used to connect to Internet with Cable or DSL modem.
Installation > Setup your computer > Setup First Computer After you select Setup First Computer from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Installation Overview Display the general steps required for the configuration process. 1. Verify Internet connection on your computer with DSL/Cable modem Remind you to establish an active Internet connection before taking the next step.
If you are using a PPPoE connection, your computer will need to reboot. Click Next and then click OK to reboot. The first Setup Wizard window after reboot.
2. Connect Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to your network Step 1: Illustrate how one connects the Cable or DSL modem to the router..
Step 2: Illustrate how one connects the router to the PC.
Step 3: Illustrate how one connects the power supply to the router.
3. Configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box.
Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your router after clicking Next. Congratulations You have successfully installed the router and configure the first PC for Internet access.
This window explains the information on wireless settings and how to enhance the security of your router.
Installation > Setup your computer > Setup Additional Computers After you select Setup Additional Computers from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Select Wired Connection or Wireless Connection between your computer and the router. Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computers to the network via Ethernet cable.
Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computer to the network via wireless channel.
Congratulations You have successfully connected the PC to the network.
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Back to Contents Page Web-based Configuration Tool: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Basic Settings Device Status System Tools Advanced Settings Log Off Overview The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher) or Netscape (4.
Back to Top Log Off To prevent confusion when multiple people try to configure the Wireless Broadband Router simultaneously, the web-based configuration tool allows one user at most to access the configuration screen of the router at any time. However, there is a five minute default timeout period after the current administrator discontinues his usage of the web-based configuration tool, before the others are allowed to access the tool again.
Back to Contents Page Basic Settings: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: Router Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Security Internet Connection Settings Save & Apply NOTE: To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save and restart the router. Otherwise, the router uses the previous settings.
When you configure the Wireless Broadband Router, you must set the wireless parameters listed below. If you are adding the Wireless Broadband Router to an existing wireless network, see your network administrator or the person who initially set up the wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the wireless settings, see the descriptions below. NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Wireless Broadband Router settings.
encryption keys are simply a random set of hexadecimal numbers or ASCII characters that you choose. Each Wireless Broadband Router and every wireless workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate. For more information on encryption, see the Wireless Networking Overview - Encryption section of this User's Guide. Key Format It could be in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F.
WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations. The lower the number, the faster your encryption key will rotate, however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow down. WPA Encryption WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - it is the most commonly used encryption method and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - it can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP. Click NEXT to continue.
No additional settings are required. Make sure that the settings listed above are correct for Cable Modem connection. DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided (listed below), enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, ISP gateway address, and Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address provided by your ISP.
Back to Contents Page Device Status: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide The Device Status screen displays the basic network settings for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. When changes are made to the network settings, those changes are updated on this screen. In addition, it graphically displays the current connection status for the Wireless Broadband Router and other devices in your network. Connections between network devices are shown with a yellow arrow.
Internet An active connection indicates the WAN interface of the router has a valid IP address and your computers can connect to the Internet via the router. Wired Client (LAN) Shown as an active connection when a wired client is configured and physically connected to your network; inactive when the Ethernet cable is disconnected from the PC.
Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. These three pages are for your information only. The System Tools section also includes features to reload the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Wireless Broadband Router, and reset the unit.
Back to Top Display Routing Table Indicator Description Type The type of routing. This can be either: LAN or WAN interface (INTF) Static routing Destination LAN IP Address Either an entire network or a specific IP address. An IP address ending in .0 refers to a network.
Back to Top System Diagnostic The Systems Diagnostics page is for your information only. This page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Wireless Broadband Router. Configuration settings include firmware version, the ISP and device settings that have been configured for your network. The Diagnostics section shows the current connections for your network. Diagnostic settings include the ISP status, link status, current WAN connection, LAN MAC table, and WAN MAC table.
NOTE: Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router firmware file. Click the START button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Wireless Broadband Router, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front panel of the unit blinks. Back to Top Reset Device Use the Reset Device function if a system failure occurs. This feature does not reload the factory default settings.
Back to Contents Page Advanced Settings: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Advanced IP Settings DHCP Server Settings Time Zone Advanced Wireless Parental Control Access Control Settings Port Forwarding Settings Static Routing Administration Settings NOTE: Dell technical support representatives do not support the configuration options in the Advanced Settings portion of the configuration program.
10.0.0.1-10.254.254.254 172.16.0.1-172.31.254.254 192.168.0.1-192.168.254.254 You must use the new IP address to access the web-based configuration tool. NOTICE: You should only change the IP address or IP subnet mask if you are installing the Wireless Broadband Router on an existing wired network and the DHCP server function for your Wireless Broadband Router is disabled in the Advanced Settings. For more information, contact your network administrator. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
always have this stamp, or they may have an invalid stamp; thus, the time zone information is not always accurate. The Time Zone Selection also affects the Parent Control option. This option allows parents to control Internet access. To enable this option, go to Advanced Settings -> Parental Control section of the router's web-configuration tool. By default, there is no blocking at any time on Internet access. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
The amount of time in Kusecs (one Kusec equals 1,024 microseconds) between radio beacons from the Wireless Broadband Router to its client stations. The value range is from 1 to 65535. RTS Threshold The packet size above which the Wireless Broadband Router will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet. RTS (Request to Send) mechanism prevents the "Hidden Node" problem.
Configuring your router for Wireless Bridging: 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router (or the default address http://192.168.2.1). 2. Click the Advanced Settings tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Click the Advanced wireless button on the left navigation bar. 4. Ensure Enable Wireless is checked. 5. Type your wireless network name in the Network name (SSID) field if you desire to change it from default settings “Wireless”. 6. Ensure Advanced Options is unchecked. 7. Enable Wireless Bridge. 8.
12. Repeat steps 1 to 11 for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless Broadband Routers set to same wireless settings and all router(s) not directly connected to Internet should be configured to Access point mode. Back to Top Parental Control IP filtering is a mechanism enabling a networking node to accept or deny certain types of IP datagrams based on the IP address, port number, protocol type, and other criteria.
4. Click Add to enter the rule to the router. 5. To remove an existing rule, check the "Del" checkbox next to the MAC address and click the DEL button. 6. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings DMZ DMZ (demilitarized zone) feature allows access to all ports. (For example, if you have problems hosting a game server, you can choose this option. This will open all ports to your game server.) 1. Check the Enable DMZ Host box. 2.
4. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. 5. In the Destination MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. Information: Find the MAC address The steps below show how to find the MAC address of the computer in Windows 2000 and XP. a. Click on Start -> Run. b. Type cmd in the Open field and then press Enter or click OK button. c.
5. Specify the range of the Public Ports by entering the start and end port numbers in the required fields. 6. Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or both (TCP and UDP) as the Public Port Type. 7. Click SUBMIT button to activate the setting. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Static Routing Static routes are manually configured routes to remote networks.
Allow remote user to configure the device If you would like a remote user to be able to administer your Wireless Broadband Router over the Internet, check the box titled Allow remote user to configure the device. Enter the IP address for the remote administration host computer. Allow remote user to ping the device Check the box Allow remote user to ping the device to enable your Wireless Broadband Router to be "ping"ed by any user on the Internet.
3. 4. 5. 6. Right click the icon and select Property. Click Settings. Click Add. Enter Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service and select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 to host a public HTTP server. 7. Click OK button to save the changes. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes.
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