Wireless Access Point 300 802.11n Wireless with 4 Port 10/100 Switch User Manual HNW300APN www.hamletcom.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN INDEX 1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 6 1.1 System Requirements....................................................................................................................... 6 1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................. 6 2. Specification ...................................................
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13.2 Port filtering for UDP port 53 ...................................................................................................... 122 14. IP Filtering ...................................................................................... 123 14.1 IP filtering for TCP with specified IP........................................................................................... 124 14.2 IP filtering for UDP with specified IP ...........................................
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN D Troubleshooting............................................................................. 164 Troubleshooting Suggestions ............................................................................................................. 164 Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ................................................................................................ 165 E Glossary ......................................................................................
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Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 1. Introduction The Hamlet HNW300APN is a 300Mbit Wireless Access Point based on IEEE 802.11n Wi-Fi standard with a built in 4-port fast Ethernet Switch. It offers the easiest way to share and extend your high-speed DSL/Cable Modem Internet connection, either with or without wires. Network Address Translation (NAT) and VPN pass-through provide your network protection from hackers, while WEP and WPA encryption guard your wireless network for maximum privacy. 1.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 2. Specification 2.1 LED Meaning The Access Point has indicator lights on the front side. Please see below for an explanation of the function of each indicator light. Power indicator WPS Active indicator WAN Active indicator Ethernet Active indicator Wireless Active indicator Table 1.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 2.2 Connectors The below table shows the function of each connector and switch of the device.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 3. Installation & Setup Follow each step carefully and only go to the next step once you have completed the previous one. Note: Be sure that you are well insulated from any power source to avoid electricity shock. Note: Use only the manufacturer-approved power supply that shipped with the Access point. 1. Connect the power to the Access Point by plugging the power supply into an appropriate electrical outlet. 2.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 4. Configuration Procedures Before starting the Access Point configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server. 4.1 Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” (in Classic View). In the Control Panel; double click on “Network Connections” to continue. 2. Single right click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 3. Double click on “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”. 4. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue. 5. Click “Show icon in notification area when connected” (see screen image in 3. above) then click on “OK” to complete the setup procedures.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 4.2 Windows Vista 32/64 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” > “Network and Sharing Center”. 2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 3. Single right click on “Local Area connection”, then click “Properties”. 4. The screen will display the information “User Account Control” and click “Continue” to continue. 5. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 6. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 4.3 Windows 7 32/64 1. Click on “Start” > “Control Panel” (in Category View) > “View network status and tasks”. 2. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue. 3. Single right click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”. 4. Double click on “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)”.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 5. Check “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” then click on “OK” to continue.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 5. Access Point Configuration 1. Please insert the supplied CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The CD should auto-start, displaying the window shown in 3 below. If your CD does not start automatically, go to Windows Explorer, Select your CD drive and double click “autorun.exe”. 3. The screen below will appear. To configure the device, please click “Easy Configuration” button and follow the steps illustrated in the following pages. 4.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 6. Select the Protocol mode Fixed IP, DHCP client or PPPoE Mode and enter related parameters that your ISP (Internet Services Provider) or Network Administrator provided and then click “Wireless Configuration“. 7. Please enter the “ESSID” if you want to change the default settings (Network= Enable, ESSID = Hamlet). 8.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10. Please click “Setup” button, when the procedure is completed, it will start to configure the device for a while. 11. Now, checking Access Point hardware connection, Internet settings, WLAN settings, and connection status. 12. Easy setup configuration completed. Click on "Close" to exit this program.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13. Click on "Exit" to exit this program. 14. Now, the Access Point has been configured completely, and suitable for Wireless and Internet Connections.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 6. Connect Wirelessly Now that the Easy configuration setup is completed, you can connect wirelessly to your Wireless Access Point. Follow the steps below to create a new wireless connection. 1. Double click on the wireless icon on your computer and search for the wireless network that you enter ESSID name. 2. Click on the wireless network that you enter ESSID name to connect. 3. If the wireless network isn’t encrypted, click on “Connect Anyway" to connect.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 4. If the wireless network is encrypted, enter the network key that belongs to your Encryption type and Passphrase. You can later change this network key via the wireless configuration menu. 5. Click on "Connect" or "Apply". Now, your wireless connection to the Access Point has been configured and you are able to connect to ISP / Website.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 7. Web Configuration The embedded web configuration allows you to manage the Access Point from anywhere through a common web browser such as Internet Explorer or Firefox. Please note that JavaScript must be enabled. 7.1 Accessing the Web Interface 1. Make sure your Access Points properly connected. 2. Prepare your computer/computer network to connect to the Access Point. 3. Launch your web browser and type “http://192.168.1.254” in the address bar. 4.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 8. Quick Setup You can use “Quick Setup” to setup the Access Point as follows, and the Access Point will connect to the Internet. From the left-hand menu, click on Quick Setup.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 8.1 Operation Mode Setup You can setup different modes to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT function. Gateway In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in four LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPoE, DHCP client or static IP. To change the Operation Mode: 1. 2. From the left-hand menu, click on Quick Setup.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Wireless ISP In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client or static IP. To change the Operation Mode: 1. 2.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 8.2 WAN Interface Setup This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the access method to static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE by click the item value of WAN Access type. To change the WAN Access Type: 1. 2. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, PPTP, or L2TP setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Click Next>>.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Static IP In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in four LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using static IP. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select Static IP setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Enter IP Address for example 172.1.1.1. Enter Subnet Mask for example 255.255.255.0.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN DHCP Client 1. 2. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select DHCP Client setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Click Next>>. PPPoE 1. 2. 3. 4. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select PPPoE setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Enter User Name for example 1234. Enter Password for example 1234. Click Next>>.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN PPTP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select PPTP setting determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Enter Server IP Address for example 172.1.1.1 determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Enter User Name for example 1234 determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Enter Password for example 1234 determined by your Network Administrator or ISP. Click Next>>. L2TP 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 8.3 Wireless Basic Setup This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN AP (Access Point) Access Point is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients who may connect to your Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP setting. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel Number.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Client This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select Client setting. From the Network Type drop-down list, select a Type. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. Click Next>>.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WDS (Wireless Distribution System) WDS stands for Wireless Distribution System. It enables the access points (APs) to be connected wirelessly. Integrated Access Device can also provide you services of WDS.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Main WDS station: One of your WDS stations is the main base station for the WDS network. This AP is connected directly to your Internet connection, or connected to your router via a wired connection. The main station is the bridge to your Internet connection that all wireless traffic eventually flows through. Repeater WDS stations: In a simple, two-AP WDS network, the other “unwired” AP is a repeater.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select WDS setting. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel Number. Click Next>>.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System) Access Point is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP+WDS setting. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN MESH only 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select MESH setting. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel Number. Click Next>>.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN AP (Access Point) + MESH Access Point is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. From the Band drop-down list, select a Band. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP+MESH setting. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. From the Channel Width drop-down list, select a Channel Width. From the ControlSideband drop-down list, select a ControlSideband.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 8.4 Wireless Security Setup This page allows you setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network. You can protect your wireless data from potential eavesdroppers by encrypting wireless data transmissions. An eavesdropper might set up a compatible wireless adapter within range of your device and attempt to access your network.
Wireless Access Point • • • • HNW300APN If you want to use WPA2 (AES) - Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (AES) Passphrase encryption, follow the instructions in Configuring WPA2 (AES) Passphrase security. If you want to use WPA2 (AES) - Wi-Fi Protected Access 2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) encryption, follow the instructions in Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) security.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WEP 64bit ASCII (5 characters) security The example set in this section is for 64bit encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 64-bit setting. From the Key Format drop-down list, select ASCII (5 characters) setting. Type the Key Setting. Click Finished. 6. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WEP 64bit Hex (10 characters) security The example set in this section is for 64bit encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 64-bit setting. From the Key Format drop-down list, select Hex (10 characters) setting. Type the Key Setting. Click Finished. 6. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WEP 128bit ASCII (13 characters) security The example set in this section is for 128bit encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 128-bit setting. From the Key Format drop-down list, select ASCII (13 characters) setting. Type the Key Setting. Click Finished. 6. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WEP 128bit Hex (26 characters) security The example set in this section is for 128bit encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 128-bit setting. From the Key Format drop-down list, select Hex (26 characters) setting. Type the Key Setting. Click Finished. 6. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA (TKIP) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA (TKIP) Passphrase encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA (TKIP) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select Passphrase setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA (TKIP) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA (TKIP) HEX (64 characters) encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA (TKIP) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select HEX (64 characters) setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA2 (AES) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (AES) Passphrase encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (AES) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select Passphrase setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (AES) HEX (64 characters) encryption. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (AES) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select HEX (64 characters) setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase encryption. The WPA2 (Mixed) Passphrase encryption supports both WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES). 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (Mixed) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select Passphrase setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5. Change setting successfully! Please wait for a moment while rebooting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) security The example set in this section is for WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) encryption. The WPA2 (Mixed) HEX (64 characters) encryption supports both WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES). 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WPA2 (Mixed) setting. From the Pre-Shared Key Format drop-down list, select HEX (64 characters) setting. Type the Pre-Shared Key. Click Finished. 5.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 9. Operation Mode This chapter describes how to configure the way that your device connects to the Internet. There are three options of Operation Mode: Gateway, Bridge and Wireless ISP. 9.1 Setting Operation Mode To change the Operation Mode: 1. 2. From the left-hand Operation Mode menu. The following page is displayed: Click on the ratio of Gateway, Bridge or Wireless ISP and then click on Apply to active it.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10. Wireless Network This chapter assumes that you have already set up your Wireless PCs and installed a compatible Wireless card on your device. See Configuring Wireless PCs. 10.1 Basic Settings The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the Wireless features of your device. To access the Wireless Network Basic Settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Field Description Disable Wireless LAN Interface Enable/Disable the Wireless LAN Interface. Band Specify the WLAN Mode to 802.11b/g Mixed mode, 802.11b mode or 802.11g mode Mode Configure the Wireless LAN Interface to AP, Client, WDS, AP + WDS, MESH or AP + MESH mode Network Type Configure the Network Type to Infrastructure or Ad hoc. SSID Specify the network name. Default: Disable Each Wireless LAN network uses a unique Network Name to identify the network.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.2 Advanced Settings These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your Access Point. To access the Wireless Network Advanced Settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Advanced Settings.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.3 Security This page allows you setup the wireless security. Turn on WEP or WPA by using Encryption Keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network. To access the Wireless Network Security page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Security. The following page is displayed: Field Description Select SSID Select the SSID Encryption Configure the Encryption to Disable, WEP, WPA , WPA2 or WPA-Mixed Use 802.1x Authentication Use 802.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Field Description WPA2 Cipher Suite Configure the WPA2 Cipher Suite to TKIP and/or AES Pre-Shared Key Format Configure the Pre-Shared Key Format to Passphrase or HEX (64 characters) Pre-Shared Key Type the Pre-Shared Key Enable Pre-Authentication According to some of the preferred embodiments, a method for proactively establishing a security association between a mobile node in a visiting network and an authentication agent in another network to which the mobile no
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WEP + Encryption Key WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. From the Key Length drop-down list, select 64-bit or 128-bit setting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WEP + Use 802.1x Authentication WEP aims to provide security by encrypting data over radio waves so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one end point to another. However, it has been found that WEP is not as secure as once believed. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Encryption drop-down list, select WEP setting. Check the option of Use 802.1x Authentication. Click on the ratio of WEP 64bits or WEP 128bits. Enter the Port, IP Address and Password of RADIUS Server: 5.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not necessarily with first generation wireless access points. WPA2 implements the full standard, but will not work with some older network cards.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed + Enterprise (RADIUS) Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) is a class of systems to secure wireless (Wi-Fi) computer networks. WPA is designed to work with all wireless network interface cards, but not necessarily with first generation wireless access points. WPA2 implements the full standard, but will not work with some older network cards.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.4 Access Control For security reason, using MAC ACL's (MAC Address Access List) creates another level of difficulty to hacking a network. A MAC ACL is created and distributed to AP so that only authorized NICs can connect to the network. While MAC address spoofing is a proven means to hacking a network this can be used in conjunction with additional security measures to increase the level of complexity of the network security decreasing the chance of a breach.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Allow Listed If you choose 'Allowed Listed', only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Wireless Access Control Mode drop-down list, select Allowed Listed setting. Enter the MAC Address. Enter the Comment. Click Apply Changes button. 5. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 6.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Deny Listed When 'Deny Listed' is selected, these wireless clients on the list will not be able to connect the Access Point. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the Wireless Access Control Mode drop-down list, select Deny Listed setting. Enter the MAC Address. Enter the Comment. Click Apply Changes button. 5. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 6. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Current Access Control List.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.5 WDS settings Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS. To access the Wireless Network WDS settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WDS settings.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configure WDS (Wireless Distribution System) only 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. From the Mode drop-down list, select WDS. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel. Click Apply Changes button. 7. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WDS settings. Check on the option Enable WDS. Enter the MAC Address. Enter the Comment.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13. This page allows you setup the wireless security for WDS. When enabled, you must make sure each WDS device has adopted the same encryption algorithm and Key. 14. Configure each field with the Encryption that you selected. 15. Click Apply Changes button. 16. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 17. Click Close button to close and exit the WDS Security Setup.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 18. Click Apply Changes button. 19. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 20. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Current Access Control List.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configure AP (Access Point) + WDS (Wireless Distribution System) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP+WDS. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel. Click Apply Changes button. 6. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return.
Wireless Access Point 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. HNW300APN From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WDS settings. Check on the option Enable WDS. Enter the MAC Address. Enter the Comment. Click the Set Security. 12. This page allows you setup the wireless security for WDS. When enabled, you must make sure each WDS device has adopted the same encryption algorithm and Key. 13. Configure each field with the Encryption that you selected. 14. Click Apply Changes button.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 15. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 16. Click Close button to close and exit the WDS Security Setup. 17. Click Apply Changes button.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 18. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 19. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Current Access Control List.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.6 Mesh settings Mesh network uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel with the same Mesh ID. The APs should be under AP+MESH/MESH mode. To access the Wireless Mesh Network Setting page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Mesh settings.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configure Mesh settings only 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. From the Mode drop-down list, select MESH. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel. Click Apply Changes button. 5. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm take effect. 6. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Mesh settings.
Wireless Access Point 7. 8. 9. 10. HNW300APN Check on the option Enable Mesh. Enter the Mesh ID. From the Encryption drop-down list, select the one and configure related settings. Click the Apply Changes. 11. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm take effect.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configure AP (Access Point) + MESH 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. From the Mode drop-down list, select AP+MESH. Enter SSID for example 11n_AP_Router. From the Channel Number drop-down list, select a Channel. Click Apply Changes button. 6. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm take effect.
Wireless Access Point 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. HNW300APN From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Mesh settings. Check on the option Enable Mesh. Enter the Mesh ID. From the Encryption drop-down list, select the one and configure related settings. Click the Apply Changes. 12. Change setting successfully! Click on Reboot Now button to confirm take effect.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Site Survey This page provides tool to scan the wireless network. If any Access Point or IBSS is found, you could choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled. To access the Wireless Network WDS settings page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Site Survey.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configure Wireless ISP + Wireless client + Site Survey 1. 2. From the left-hand Operation Mode menu, click on Wireless ISP Settings. Click Apply Changes button. 3. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 4. 5. 6. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Basic Settings. From the Mode drop-down list, select Client. Enter SSID of the AP that you want to connect to for example 11n_AP_Router.
Wireless Access Point 7. Click Apply Changes button. 8. Change setting successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return. 9. From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Site Survey.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10. Click Refresh button. 11. Now you could see the APs that scanned by the Wireless Gateway were listed below. 12. Click on the ratio of AP’s SSID under the item Select that you want the Wireless Gateway to connect to. 13. Click Connect button. 14. Connect successfully! Click on OK button to confirm and return.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.7 WPS This page allows you to change the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup). Using this feature could let your wireless client automatically syncronize its setting and connect to the Access Point in a minute without any hassle. To access the Wireless Network WPS page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on WPS. The following page is displayed: Field Description Disable WPS • Checking this box and clicking “Apply Changes” will disable Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Wireless Access Point Field HNW300APN Description Push Button Configuration Clicking this button will invoke the PBC method of WPS. It is only used when AP acts as a registrar. Apply Changes Whenever users want to enable/disable WPS or change AP’s PIN, they need to apply this button to commit changes. Reset It restores the original values of “Self-PIN Number” and “Client PIN Number”. Client PIN Number It is only used when users want their station to join AP’s network.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN AP mode For AP mode, Wireless Gateway supports three roles, registrar, proxy, and enrollee in registration protocol. At different scenarios, Wireless Gateway will automatically switch to an appropriate role depending on the other device’s role or a specific configuration. AP as Enrollee If users know AP’s PIN and enter it into external registrar, the external registrar will configure AP with a new wireless profile such as new SSID and new security settings.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Wireless Advanced Settings page Users need to make sure the “Broadcast SSID” file is set to “Enabled”. Otherwise, it might prevent WPS from working properly.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.8 Operations of AP - AP being an enrollee In this case, AP will be configured by any registrar either through in-band EAP or UPnP. Here, users do not need to do any action on AP side. They just need AP’s device PIN and enter it into registrar. An example from Vista WCN will be given. 1. 2. From the left-hand Wireless -> WPS menu. The following page is displayed: Make sure AP is in un-configured state. 3. 4.
Wireless Access Point 5. 6. HNW300APN If the previous steps are done, open Windows Explorer. Go to the Network section. Click on “Network discovery and file sharing are turned off. Network computers and devices are not visible.
Wireless Access Point 7. Click on “Turn on network discovery and file sharing“ 8.
Wireless Access Point 9. HNW300APN AP’s icon will show up. Double click on it. 10. Users could also Click “Add a wireless device” if the icon is not there. Click “next”.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 11. Enter AP’s Self-PIN Number and click “”Next”. 12. Choose a name that people who connect to your network will recognize.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13. Enter the Passphrase and then click “Next”. 14. A User Account Control screen pops up, click Continue. 15. AP is successfully configured by WCN.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 16. Finally, AP will become configured (see WPS Status). The authentication algorithm, encryption algorithm, and key assigned by WCN will be displayed below “Current Key Info”.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 17. The SSID field of Wireless Basic Settings page will also be modified with the value assigned by WCN. 18. The security settings on the Wireless Security Page will be modified by WCN, too. The warning message will show up if users try to modify the security settings. The reason is the same as we explained in the previous section.
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Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.9 Operations of AP - AP being a registrar AP mode Whenever users enter station’s PIN into AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page and click “Start PIN”, AP will become a registrar. Users must start the PIN method on the station side within two minutes. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Wireless -> WPS menu. The following page is displayed: Make sure AP is in un-configured state. Enter the Client PIN Number. Click Start PIN. 5.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 7. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done on the station side, User’s Wi-Fi Protected status will be shown as below. 8. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done, AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page will be shown as below. Other pages such as Wireless Basic Settings page and Wireless Security Setup page will also be updated appropriately as described in previous sections.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Push Button method Wireless Gateway supports a virtual button “Start PBC” on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup page for Push Button method. If users push a virtual button “Start PBC”, AP will initiate a WPS session and wait for any station to join. At this moment, AP will detect whether there is more than one station that starts the PBC method. When multiple PBC sessions occur, users should try PIN method.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 6. If the device PBC and the WPS handshake are successfully done on the station side, User’s Wi-Fi Protected status will be shown as below. 7. If the device PIN is correct and the WPS handshake is successfully done, AP’s Wi-Fi Protected Setup page will be shown as below. Other pages such as Wireless Basic Settings page and Wireless Security Setup page will also be updated appropriately as described in previous sections.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 10.10 Wireless Schedule This page allows you setup the wireless schedule rule. Please do not forget to configure system time before enable this feature. To access the Wireless Schedule page: From the left-hand Wireless menu, click on Wireless Schedule.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 11. LAN Interface This chapter is to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc... Note: You should only change the addressing details if your ISP asks you to, or if you are familiar with network configuration. In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to this configuration. 11.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Field Description IP Address The LAN IP address Default: 192.168.1.254 Subnet Mask The LAN netmask Default: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway The LAN Gateway Default: 0.0.0.0 DHCP DHCP Type: Disable, DHCP Client or Server Default: DHCP Server DHCP Client Range Specify the starting/ending IP address of the IP address pool. Default Start IP: 192.168.1.100 Default Ending IP: 192.168.1.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 11.2 Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask To check the configuration of LAN Interface: 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> LAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. Type IP Address and Change default LAN port IP address. Click in the IP Address and Subnet Mask box and type a new IP Address and Subnet Mask. Change the default DHCP Client Range. Click Apply Changes.
Wireless Access Point 6. HNW300APN The primary IP address is being changed to 192.168.2.2 netmask 255.255.255.0. Please go to http://192.168.2.2 to continue. Your browser communicates with the web server via the LAN connection, and changing the IP address may disrupt this. You may also need to renew your DHCP lease: Windows 95/98 a. Select Run... from the Start menu. b. Enter winipcfg and click OK. c. Select your ethernet adaptor from the pull-down menu d. Click Release All and then Renew All. e.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 11.3 Show Client To the IP Address, MAC Address, and Expired Time of the DHCP lease for each client computer/device: 1. From the left-hand Network Settings -> LAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Show Client button.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12. WAN Interface This chapter describes how to configure the way that your device connects to the Internet. Your ISP determines what type of Internet access you should use and provides you with any information that you need in order to configure the Internet access to your device. Wireless Gateway supports five methods of obtaining the WAN IP address: Option Static IP Choose this option if you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Option WAN Access Type Description Static IP Choose this option if you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address. DHCP Client Choose this option if you are connected to the Internet through a Cable modem line.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Option Description Clone MAC Address Clone MAC lets the device identify itself as another computer or device Enable uPNP Enable or Disable uPNP Enable IGMP Proxy Enable or Disable IGMP Proxy Enable Ping Access on WAN Enable or Disable Ping Access on WAN Enable Web Server Access on WAN Enable or Disable Web Server Access on WAN Enable IPsec pass through on VPN connection Enable or Disable IPsec pass through on VPN connection Enable PPTP pass through on VPN conn
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.1 Configuring Static IP connection If you are a leased line user with a fixed IP address, enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address, and DNS (domain name server) address(es) provided to you by your ISP. If your ISP wants you to connect to the Internet using Static IP, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu.
Wireless Access Point 6. 7. HNW300APN From the left-hand Management -> Status menu. The following page is displayed: If you could see the Attain IP Protocol is shown Fixed IP, you can have the Internet Access right now.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.2 Configuring DHCP Client connection Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), Dynamic IP (Get WAN IP Address automatically). If you are connected to the Internet through a Cable modem line, then a dynamic IP will be assigned. If your ISP wants you to connect to the Internet using DHCP Client, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 5. From the left-hand Management -> Status menu. The following page is displayed: 6. If you could see the Attain IP Protocol is shown DHCP, you can have the Internet Access right now.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.3 Configuring PPPoE connection If your ISP’s Internet service uses PPPoE you need to set up a PPP login account. The first time that you login to the Internet, your ISP will ask you to enter a username and password so they can check that you are a legitimate, registered Internet service user. Your device stores these authentication details, so you will not have to enter this username and password every time you login.
Wireless Access Point 6. 7. HNW300APN From the left-hand Management -> Status menu. The following page is displayed: If you could see the Attain IP Protocol is shown PPPoE Connected, you can have the Internet Access right now.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.4 Configuring PPTP connection If your ISP/Network Administrator wants you to connect to the Internet using PPTP, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select PPTP setting. Enter IP Address/Subnet Mask/Server IP Address/User Name/Password provided by your ISP. Type them in the relevant boxes. Click Apply Changes.
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Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.5 Configuring L2TP connection If your ISP/Network Administrator wants you to connect to the Internet using L2TP, follow the instructions below. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu. The following page is displayed: From the WAN Access Type drop-down list, select L2TP setting. Enter IP Address/Subnet Mask/Server IP Address/User Name/Password provided by your ISP. Type them in the relevant boxes. Click Apply Changes. 5. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 12.6 Clone MAC Address Some particularly ISPs do not want you to have a home network and have a DSL/Cable modem that allows only 1 MAC to talk on the internet. If you change network cards, you have to call them up to change the MAC. The Wireless Gateway can it’s MAC to computer's one that was originally set up for such an ISP. This page allows you to enable or disable Clone MAC Address option. 1. 2. 3. 4. From the left-hand Network Settings -> WAN Interface menu.
Wireless Access Point 6. 7. HNW300APN From the left-hand Management -> Status menu. The following page is displayed: If you could see the WAN Configuration -> MAC Address is changed to the one that you configured.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13. Port Filtering Entries in Current Filter Table are used to restrict certain ports and types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: Option Description Enable Port Filtering Enable/Disable the WAN packet filter.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13.1 Port filtering for TCP port 80 Please follow example below to deny the TCP port 80 for both Outbound and Inbound packet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable Port Filtering to enable the port filtering. Enter 80 and 80 in Port Range field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select TCP setting. Enter HTTP in Comment field. Click Apply Changes. 7.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 13.2 Port filtering for UDP port 53 Please follow example below to deny the UDP port 53 for both Outbound and Inbound packet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable Port Filtering to enable the port filtering. Enter 53 and 53 in Port Range field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select UDP setting. Enter DNS Resolve in Comment field. Click Apply Changes. 7. 8.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 14. IP Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. The IP filter feature enables you to create rules that control the forwarding of incoming and outgoing data between the LAN and WAN side.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 14.1 IP filtering for TCP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the TCP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable IP Filtering to enable the IP Filtering. Enter the IP Address that you want to be denied in Loal IP Address field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select TCP setting. Enter any comment in Comment field. Click Apply Changes. 7. 8.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 14.2 IP filtering for UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the UDP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable IP Filtering to enable the IP Filtering. Enter the IP Address that you want to be denied in Loal IP Address field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select UDP setting. Enter any comment in Comment field. Click Apply Changes. 7. 8.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 14.3 IP filtering for both TCP and UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to deny the both TCP and UDP protocol for specified IP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> IP Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable IP Filtering to enable the IP Filtering. Enter the IP Address that you want to be denied in Loal IP Address field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select Both setting. Enter any comment in Comment field.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 15. MAC Filtering Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local network to Internet through the Wireless Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in securing or restricting your local network. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> MAC Filtering menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 15.1 MAC filtering for specified MAC Address Please follow example below to deny the specified MAC Address has the Internet Access. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> MAC Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. Check the option Enable MAC Filtering to enable the MAC Filtering. Enter the MAC Address that you want to be denied in MAC Address field. Enter any comment in Comment field. Click Apply Changes. 6. 7.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 16. Port Forwarding Entries in this table allow you to automatically redirect common network services to a specific machine behind the NAT firewall. These settings are only necessary if you wish to host some sort of server like a web server or mail server on the private local network behind your Gateway's NAT firewall. Your device has built in advanced Security features that protect your network by blocking unwanted traffic from the Internet.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 16.1 Port Forwarding for TCP with specified IP Please follow example below to configure the Port Forwarding to Specified IP with TCP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Forwarding menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable Port Forwarding to enable the Enable Port Forwarding. Enter the IP Address that the port you want to be forwarded in IP Address field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select TCP setting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 16.2 Port Forwarding for UDP with specified IP Please follow example below to configure the Port Forwarding to Specified IP with UDP. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> Port Forwarding menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable Port Forwarding to enable the Enable Port Forwarding. Enter the IP Address that the port you want to be forwarded in IP Address field. From the Protocol drop-down list, select UDP setting.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 17. URL Filtering URL filter is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet. Block those URLs which contain keywords listed below. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> URL Filtering menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 17.1 URL filtering for specified URL Address Please follow example below to deny LAN users from accessing the Internet. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> URL Filtering menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. Check the option Enable URL Filtering to enable the URL Filtering. Enter the URL Address that you want to be denied for LAN user. Click Apply Changes. 5. 6. Now the URL Filter that you created has been added and listed in the Current Filter Table.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 18. DMZ A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers, SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> DMZ menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 18.1 DMZ Host IP Address Please follow example below to configure the DMZ to Host IP Address. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> DMZ menu. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. Check the option Enable DMZ to enable the Enable DMZ. Enter the IP Address that to be the DMZ Host in DMZ Host IP Address field. Click Apply Changes. 5. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 19. VLAN Entries in below table are used to config VLAN settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> VLAN menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 20. QoS Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. 1. From the left-hand Firewall -> QoS menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 21. Status This page displays the current information for the device. It will display the LAN, WAN, and system firmware information. This page will display different information, according to WAN setting (Static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE). 1. From the left-hand Management -> Status menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 22. Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks. 1. From the left-hand Management -> Statistics menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 23. Dynamic DNS When you want your internal server to be accessed by using DNS name rather than using the dynamic IP address, you can use the DDNS service. The DDNS server allows to alias a dynamic IP address to a static hostname. This chapter provides you an overview of the Dynamic DNS feature of the modem and configuration details related to it.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Configuring IP Interfaces You need to create a Dynamic DNS interface per IP interface and can only create one Dynamic DNS interface service on one IP interface. For more information on creating IP interfaces,refer to section Creating IP interfaces. Note: www.dyndns.org provides three kinds of services - Dynamic DNS, Custom DNS and Static DNS. You can create different domains in these systems.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 23.1 Configure DynDNS 1. From the left-hand Management -> DDNS menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Enable DDNS 3. 4. 5. Select the DynDNS from the Service Provider drop-down list. Type your own unique User Name, Password and Domain Name which you applied from www.dyndns.com in the relevant boxes. They can be any combination of letters or numbers with a maximum of 20 characters. Click Apply Changes. 6. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 23.2 Configure TZO 1. From the left-hand Management -> DDNS menu. The following page is displayed: 2. Click on Enable DDNS 3. 4. 5. Select the TZO from the Service Provider drop-down list. Type your own unique Email, Key and Domain Name which you applied from http://www.tzo.com/MainPageWebClient/clientsignup.html in the relevant boxes. They can be any combination of letters or numbers with a maximum of 20 characters. Click Apply Changes. 6. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 24. Time Zone Setting Certain systems may not have a date or time mechanism or may be using inaccurate time/day information. the Simple Network Time Protocol feature provides a way to synchronize the device’s own time of day setting with a remote time server as described in RFC 2030 (SNTP) and RFC 1305 (NTP). SNTP Server and SNTP Client Configuration settings 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Time Zone Setting. The following page is displayed: 2. 3. 4. 5.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 25. Denial-of-Service A "denial-of-service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service. 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Denial-of-Service.
Wireless Access Point 2. 3. 4. 5. Check the option Enable NTP client update. Check the option of each Service. Check the option Enable Source IP Blocking. Click Apply Changes. 6. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 26. Log This page can be used to set remote log server and show the system log. System Log 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Log. The following page is displayed: Option Description Enable Log Enable/Disable the feature. Default: Disable 2. 3.
Wireless Access Point 4. 5. 6. Check the option Enable Remote Log. Enter the IP Address in the Log Server IP Address field. Click Apply Changes. 7. Click OK.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 27. Firmware Update 27.1 About firmware versions Firmware is a software program. It is stored as read-only memory on your device. Hamletcom is continually improving this firmware by adding new features to it and these features are saved in later versions of the firmware. Your device can check whether there are later firmware versions available. If there is a later version, you can download it via the Internet and install it on your device.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 28. Save/Reload Settings This page allows you save current settings to a file or reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default. If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults. 28.1 Save Settings to File It allows you save current settings to a file. 1.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 2. Click on Save…. 3. If you are happy with this, click OK and then browse to where the file to be saved. Or click Cancel to cancel it.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 28.2 Load Settings from File It allows you to reload the settings from the file which was saved previously. 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Reset factory default. The following page is displayed: Figure 5: Reset to Defaults page 2. Click on Browse….to browse to where the config.dat is. 3. If you are happy with this, click Upload to start to load settings from file. 4. Once it finished loading settings form file, it’ll show the message below.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 28.3 Resetting to Defaults If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults. Note: If you reset your device to factory defaults, all previous configuration changes that you have made are overwritten by the factory default configuration Software Reset: 1. From the left-hand Management menu, click on Reset factory default.
Wireless Access Point 5. HNW300APN Once it finished resetting to factory, it’ll show the Status page.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 29. Password You can restrict access to your device’s web pages using password protection. With password protection enabled, users must enter a username and password before gaining access to the web pages. By default, password protection is enabled on your device, and the username and password set are as follows: Username: admin Password: hamlet 29.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Figure 8: 4. Click OK. 5. 6. Enter new User name and Password. Click Apply.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 30. Logout To logout: 1. 2. From the left-hand menu, click on Logout. The following page is displayed: Click Apply Change.
Wireless Access Point A HNW300APN Configuring your Computers This appendix provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your computers to work with the Wireless Gateway. Configuring Ethernet PCs Before you begin By default, the Wireless Gateway automatically assigns the required Internet settings to your PCs. You need to configure the PCs to accept this information when it is assigned.
Wireless Access Point B HNW300APN IP Addresses, Network Masks, and Subnets IP Addresses Note: This section refers only to IP addresses for IPv4 (version 4 of the Internet Protocol). IPv6 addresses are not covered. This section assumes basic knowledge of binary numbers, bits, and bytes IP addresses, the Internet's version of telephone numbers, are used to identify individual nodes (computers or devices) on the Internet.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Class B networks are smaller but still quite large, each able to hold over 65,000 hosts. There can be up to 16,384 class B networks in existence. A class B network might be appropriate for a large organization such as a business or government agency. Class C networks are the smallest, only able to hold 254 hosts at most, but the total possible number of class C networks exceeds 2 million (2,097,152 to be exact). LANs connected to the Internet are usually class C networks.
Wireless Access Point C HNW300APN UPnP Control Point Software on Windows XP This appendix provides instructions for configuring the UPnP on your computers to work with the Wireless Gateway. UPnP is an architecture for pervasive peer-to-peer network connectivity of intelligent appliances, Wireless devices, and PCs of all form factors.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN 2. In the "Add or Remove Programs" dialog box, click the "Add / Remove Windows Components" button. 3. In the "Windows Component Wizard" dialog box, scroll down the list to display the "Networking Services" entry. Highlight (select) the entry, and click on the "Details" button. 4. The “Networking Services” window is displayed.
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Wireless Access Point D HNW300APN Troubleshooting This appendix suggests solutions for problems you may encounter in installing or using the Wireless Gateway, and provides instructions for using several IP utilities to diagnose problems. Contact Customer Support if these suggestions do not resolve the problem. Troubleshooting Suggestions Problem Troubleshooting Suggestion LEDs Power LED does not illuminate after product is turned on. LINK LAN LED does not illuminate after Ethernet cable is attached.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities ping Ping is a command you can use to check whether your PC can recognize other computers on your network and the Internet. A ping command sends a message to the computer you specify. If the computer receives the message, it sends messages in reply. To use it, you must know the IP address of the computer with which you are trying to communicate. On Windows-based computers, you can execute a ping command from the Start menu.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Figure 12: Using the nslookup Utility There may be several addresses associated with an Internet name. This is common for web sites that receive heavy traffic; they use multiple, redundant servers to carry the same information. To exit from the nslookup utility, type exit and press [Enter] at the command prompt.
Wireless Access Point E HNW300APN Glossary 10BASE-T A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 10 Mbps. Also known as Category 3 (CAT 3) wiring. See data rate, Ethernet. 100BASE-T A designation for the type of wiring used by Ethernet networks with a data rate of 100 Mbps. Also known as Category 5 (CAT 5) wiring. See data rate, Ethernet. ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line The most commonly deployed "flavor" of DSL for home users is asymmetrical DSL.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN computers that request IP addresses and the DHCP server that assigns the addresses. Each of the Wireless Gateway's interfaces can be configured as a DHCP relay. See DHCP. DHCP server Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol server A DHCP server is a computer that is responsible for assigning IP addresses to the computers on a LAN. See DHCP. digital Of data, having a form based on discrete values expressed as binary numbers (0's and 1's).
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN Internet The global collection of interconnected networks used for both private and business communications. intranet A private, company-internal network that looks like part of the Internet (users access information using web browsers), but is accessible only by employees. IP See TCP/IP. IP address Internet Protocol address The address of a host (computer) on the Internet, consisting of four numbers, each from 0 to 255, separated by periods, e.g., 209.191.4.240.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN as where it came from (source address) and where it should go (destination address). ping Packet Internet (or Inter-Network) Groper A program used to verify whether the host associated with an IP address is online. It can also be used to reveal the IP address for a given domain name. port A physical access point to a device such as a computer or router, through which data flows into and out of the device.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN TCP/IP Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol The basic protocols used on the Internet. TCP is responsible for dividing data up into packets for delivery and reassembling them at the destination, while IP is responsible for delivering the packets from source to destination. When TCP and IP are bundled with higher-level applications such as HTTP, FTP, Telnet, etc., TCP/IP refers to this whole suite of protocols.
Wireless Access Point HNW300APN identifies a VC. Your ISP will tell you the VPI for each VC they provide. See VC. WAN Wide Area Network Any network spread over a large geographical area, such as a country or continent. With respect to the Wireless Gateway, WAN refers to the Internet.
