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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router Features ............................................................................ 1 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3 Physical Details..................................................................................................................
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 79 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 79 General Problems ............................................................................................................ 79 Internet Access.................................................................................................................
Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device that provides the following services: • • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections to connect your PCs Wireless Access Point for 802.
Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and open ports for whatever your application may be is supported. • Virtual Servers.
Introduction Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use a WEB browser from computer on your network to configure the settings on the Wireless Router • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration files to the Wireless Router in-case your network goes down. • Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN.
Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT LAN connections Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable. WAN port (10/100BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here.
Introduction Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the POWER LED has flashes YELLOW. 4. Release the Reset Button.
Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • The TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP is required (most commonly with a DSL or Cable modem provider) • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11g specifications.
Installation For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to avoid interference. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configurations may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use.
Setup Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: • Config File download/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall) • PC Database • Remote Management • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Security settings • Firmware Upgrade Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 9
Wireless Router User Guide Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router.
Setup If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.
Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • 2. 3. You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
Setup PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. • Server Address. • User name and password. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None.
Wireless Router User Guide Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 4: Home Screen Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made.
Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
Wireless Router User Guide DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
Setup Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
Wireless Router User Guide Options Mode Channel No. Select the desired mode: • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless Router. • g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router. • b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard. This selection determines which operating frequency will be used.
Setup WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen. Figure 7: WEP Screen Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Select the option to match other Wireless Stations: • Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. • 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key.
Wireless Router User Guide Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 8: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, simply type “admin” as the default User Name and leave the password blank.
Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 10: Network Configuration 2. 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 11: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
PC Configuration • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. Figure 12: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 14: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. 4. Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Wireless Router User Guide Figure 16 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
PC Configuration Figure 17: Windows NT4.
Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 20: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
PC Configuration Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/ME/2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
Wireless Router User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem. Internet Connection Current connection status: • Active • Idle • Unknown • Failed If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
Operation and Status Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 23: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
Wireless Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button.
Operation and Status Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 24: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
Wireless Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Operation and Status Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
Wireless Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 26: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Operation and Status "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server. "Renew" • Refresh If an IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release". Clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address. Update the data shown on screen.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter • Virtual Servers • Upgrading Firmware • WAN Port Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.
Advanced Features Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 27: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. "Members" Button Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group.
Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. • Block selected Services - You can select which Services are to block. Use this to gain fine control over the Internet access for a group.
Advanced Features Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 28: Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. • The "Del >>" button will remove the selected PC (in the Members list) from the current group. • The "<< Add" button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group. PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default" group.
Wireless Router User Guide Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control Group. • Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "Start" and "Finish" times.) • Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed.
Advanced Features Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 30: Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services can not be deleted. Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service.
Wireless Router User Guide Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New Service " area, ready for entering data for a new Service. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.
Advanced Features Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. The Service works as follows: 1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.
Wireless Router User Guide DDNS Status • This message is returned by the DDNS Server • Normally, this message should be "Update successful" • If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you. You need to connect to DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.
Advanced Features Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection.
Wireless Router User Guide Select a PC This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "My PC is not Listed" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the destination PC for each application, then click "Save".
Advanced Features Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. Incoming Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
Wireless Router User Guide The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log.
Advanced Features Buttons Delete/Delete All Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting.(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Add Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list. Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users.
Wireless Router User Guide This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers. However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address. Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below.
Advanced Features Internal Port No. Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to use. External Port No. The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use one port address, while clients use a different port address.
Wireless Router User Guide From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 37: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. 2. 3. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.
Wireless Router User Guide WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 38: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identification Hostname Normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a particular Hostname, enter it here. Domain Name If your ISP provided a domain name, enter it here. Otherwise, this may be left blank. WAN Port MAC Address Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address.
Advanced Features Specified IP Address Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address The IP Address allocated by the ISP. • Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE) This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. • Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE) The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.
Wireless Router User Guide Connection Behavior Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out Select the desired option: • Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Auto-disconnect Idle Time-out". • Manual Connect/Disconnect You must manually establish and terminate the connection. • Keep alive (maintain connection) The connection will never be disconnected by this device.
Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration 7 This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Configuration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Wireless Router. This file contains all the configuration data.
Wireless Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Advanced Configuration Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Figure 40: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged.
Wireless Router User Guide E-Mail Reports Send E-mail alert If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided. E-mail Logs You can choose to have the logs E-mailed to you, by enabling either or both checkboxes. If enabled, the Log will be sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is determined by the "Send" setting.
Advanced Configuration Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 41: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable.
Wireless Router User Guide Allow Configuration... Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Router in My Network Places, and select Properties) • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device.
Advanced Configuration PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 42: PC Database • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
Wireless Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.
Advanced Configuration PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 43: PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. PC Properties Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here.
Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. • MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The Wireless Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC.
Advanced Configuration Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Wireless Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
Wireless Router User Guide Figure 44: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Advanced Configuration Properties • Destination Network - The network address of the remote LAN segment. For standard class "C" LANs, the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address. The 4th (last) field can be left at 0. • Network Mask - The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment. For class "C" networks, the default mask is 255.255.255.
Wireless Router User Guide Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address. • For a router with a direct connection to the Wireless Router's local Router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the Wireless Router's local router.
Advanced Configuration For Router B's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.
Wireless Router User Guide Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 46: Security Screen Data - Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled.
Advanced Configuration Options Respond to ICMP Allow IPsec Allow PPTP Allow L2TP The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.
Appendix A Troubleshooting A This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.
Wireless Router User Guide to the Wireless Router.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
Wireless Router User Guide Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
Appendix C Specifications C Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless-G Router (HWR54G) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN LEDs 7 Power Adapter 12 V DC External Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.
Wireless Router User Guide FCC 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 and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
