Intel® Wireless Gateway User's Guide July 9, 2001
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About This Document About This Document Reference Documents This guide refers to the following documents: Part Number A63132-001 Document Title Intel® Wireless Gateway Quick Install Guide A63132-001 Intel® Wireless Gateway Regulatory Approval Guide A63132-001 Internet Service Provider (ISP) Worksheet Conventions Keystrokes are indicated as follows: ENTER identifies a key. FUNC, CTRL, C Press A+B identifies a key sequence. Press and release each key in turn.
About This Document This document uses the following for certain conditions or information: indicates tips or special requirements. indicates conditions that can cause equipment damage or data loss. indicates a potentially dangerous condition or procedure that only product-trained personnel should attempt to correct or perform.
Contents Copyright ................................................................................................................................ ii Patents.................................................................................................................................... ii About This Document .........................................................................................iii Reference Documents.....................................................................................
Contents Time Settings .................................................................................................16 Wireless Settings ...........................................................................................16 Function Settings ...........................................................................................18 ISP Settings ...................................................................................................18 Additional ISP Settings ..........................
6.3.1 6.3.2 Returning a Defective Product ............................................................................. 38 Limitation of Liability and Remedies .................................................................... 38 6.4 Product Registration ................................................................................... 39 Chapter 7. Regulatory Compliance Information ................................................................
Chapter 1. Introduction A Local Area Network (LAN) is a network in one location. Users at that location share files, printers, and other services. In a LAN, a networked computer that requests services is called a client. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a type of LAN that uses high frequency radio waves rather than wires to communicate and transmit data among the network clients and devices.
Chapter 1. Introduction All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same network name. The section Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway explains how to specify the SSID for the Intel® Wireless Gateway.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway The Intel® Wireless Gateway functions as an IEEE 802.11b-compliant wireless access point and broadband router for residential and business environments. It can also operate as a wireless access point only. As an access point, the Intel® Wireless Gateway communicates with wireless clients via radio frequency channels. It connects with wired clients through a LAN port and with the Internet through a cable or xDSL modem.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway WEP key used by the access point because you will ONLY associate to access points that have a matching WEP Key. For added security, change the encryption key often. WEP, or encryption, is an optional feature that can be enabled or disabled. There are two WEP encryption methods: 64(40)-bit and 128-bit. 40-bit and 64-bit encryption are identical. Some vendors use the term 40-bit; others use 64-bit.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway The wireless access points are arranged in a grid or micro-cell configuration, providing overlapping coverage areas. Each Intel® Wireless Gateway must be connected to the wired network to enable this capability. Wireless clients can then travel anywhere throughout the microcell coverage area without losing their connections. The number of access points is virtually unlimited; therefore, the size or shape of the coverage area is unliimited.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway Figure 1. Basic LAN with Wired and Wireless Clients Wired Client Intel ® Wireless Gateway Red Cross-over Cable ISP and the Internet Cable Modem/DSL Box Wireless Client When a wired client is connected to the LAN port of the Intel® Wireless Gateway, a crossover cable is required. If more than one wired client is connected to the LAN port, implement the WLAN as shown in figure below. Figure2.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway Figure 3.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway Figure 4. LAN with Multiple Access Points, Wired Clients, and Wireless Clients, Scenario 2 ISP and the Internet Intel ® Wireless Gateway Floor C Router Hub Wired Client Wireless Client Floor 2.3 Local Area Network (LAN) System Requirements Make sure that the wired clients, wireless clients, cable/xDSL modem, and Intel® Wireless Gateway meet the requirements below. 2.3.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway • Windows 95 or higher (dependent upon what the above adapter supports) 2.3.2 Wireless Clients • Any 802.11b-compliant network adapter • Windows 95 or higher (depenedent upon what the above adapter supports) 2.3.3 Cable or xDSL Modem • 10-speed Ethernet connection 2.3.4 Minimum Cable Requirements for the Intel® Wireless Gateway • Ethernet CAT-5 crossover cable (only needed for a direct LAN port connection to a network client.
Chapter 2. About the Intel® Wireless Gateway The remainder of this guide documents the configuration process for the Intel® Wireless Gateway. Before attempting to configure the device, ensure that your package is complete and that the Intel® Wireless Gateway is properly installed.
Chapter 3. Installing the Intel® Wireless Gateway through a Wireless Connection The implementation of an Intel® Wireless Gateway as shown in the figure below includes only wireless clients. This type of setup requires that you install and configure the Intel® Wireless Gateway with a wireless client. For instructions on installing the Intel® Wireless Gateway through a wired connection, refer to the Quick Install Guide included with the unit. Figure 5.
The following instructions vary depending on your operating system. If you are unable to access the network settings with these steps, refer to the documentation that accompanied your computer or operating system software. Or, consult online Help for Windows†, and search for TCP/IP. • Go into the network settings properties for your network adapter by selecting Start, then Settings, then Control Panel, and finally Network Settings. • Right click Network Connection or Adapter. • Click Properties.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway To configure the Intel® Wireless Gateway for your network, locate a client computer that has a wireless or wired connection to the network. From the computer, use one of the following tools to configure the network settings for the Intel® Wireless Gateway: • Web Management Tool (recommended) • Intel® Wireless Gateway Manager • Telnet • Console Port The recommended tool for configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway is the Web Management Tool.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway ** By default, the Intel® Wireless Gateway acts as the DHCP server for the network and automatically provides all clients with the network configurations listed in Table 2, except for the network name. The Intel® Wireless Gateway has been configured with the default network settings listed in Table 3. To ensure proper functionality, network settings for the device and other devices on a network must coincide. Table 3.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Image 1. Web Management Tool Home Page 4.1.1 Starting the Web Management Tool Use the IP Address for the Intel® Wireless Gateway to access the Web Management Tool. To start the tool, do the following: 1. Open a Web browser. 2. Enter the IP address in the address field, http://.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway password has been changed for the Intel® Wireless Gateway, use the new password; otherwise, use the default password listed in Table 3. 4.1.3 Setup Wizard Use the Setup Wizard to step through the configuration process for basic network settings. Click Setup Wizard at the top of the screen to begin. Follow the BACK/NEXT links as indicated in the main screen to move from one screen to the next.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Image 2. Wireless Settings The security settings help prevent unauthorized users from accessing data. For an overview of security, refer to Chapter 2 of this guide. Encryption is an optional feature that may be enabled or disabled. Use the drop-down list to enable the encryption by selecting either 64(40)-bit or 128-bit. When you enable the encryption, a list of four key options appears; select only one key out of the four provided.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Click NEXT to continue. Function Settings Use the Function Settings page to define the function of the Intel® Wireless Gateway. The Intel® Wireless Gateway may act as either an access point and gateway or simply as an access point only.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Image 3. ISP Settings Click NEXT to continue. Additional ISP Settings The Additional ISP Settings page contains additional authentication data that is required by some ISPs. Additional ISP settings are only necessary when the Intel® Wireless Gateway is set to function as an access point and gateway. If your ISP requires that you input a username and password, use the spaces provided to enter these settings.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway If you have wireless clients in your network, you must configure the clients’ wireless adapters to match the settings for the Intel® Wireless Gateway. For assistance, refer to the adapter’s documentation. 4.1.4 Device Status The Device Status page is the default for the Web Management Tool home page. It graphically displays the current connection status for the Intel® Wireless Gateway and other devices in your network.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway If DHCP is disabled on the Intel® Wireless Gateway and there is no other DHCP Server in the network, you must manually assign IP addresses to each wired and wireless client. If DHCP is disabled on the Intel® Wireless Gateway and there is a DHCP Server in the network, the Intel® Wireless Gateway and other computers in the network can be configured as DHCP clients. They are automatically assigned IP addresses by the DHCP Server.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Specific IP addresses may also be reserved for particular devices in a netowrk. Use the input boxes under Reserve IP Address to indicate the IP address and computer name for those devices that should use a manually-defined IP address. Click SUBMIT to store the changes and move to the next section in Advanced Settings.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway An input box labeled MAC Address is displayed when either Enable Grant Access List or Enable Deny Access List is selected. Use this field, plus the ADD button, to enter the MAC address for those workstations that you wish to add to the respective list. Click SUBMIT to move to the next section. Static Routing Static routes are manually configured routes to remote networks.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway In static routing, the Intel® Wireless Gateway does NOT dynamically discover routing information and does NOT use RIP. Use the checkboxes beside each route and the DELETE button to remove static routes from the Static Routing Table. Click SUBMIT to move to the next section in Advanced Settings. Dynamic Routing Routing Information Protocols (RIP-1 and RIP-2) transmit information about the network configuration between routing devices.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Use the drop-down list to select the type of dynamic routing the Intel® Wireless Gateway uses to route data. Select the settings for both sending and receiving data by clicking on one of the option buttons under steps 1 and 2. Click SUBMIT to move to the next section. Password Settings When changing the settings for the Intel® Wireless Gateway, you must enter a password.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway Image 7. Routing Table System Diagnostics The Systems Diagnostics page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Intel® Wireless Gateway. Configuration settings include the device and ISP settings. Diagnostic settings include the ISP Status, Link Status, Current WAN Connection, LAN MAC Table, and WAN MAC Table. Save Settings Use the Save Settings page to create a backup file for the current settings for the Intel® Wireless Gateway.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway It is also possible to reload user-defined settings that have been saved to a file. Use the Load Settings from File page to access network configurations that were at one time saved to a file. To reload the specified configurations, enter the filename with its path, or click Browse to search for and enter the filename, then click START. Upgrade Firmware Intel periodically releases firmware updates to provide improved performance or capabilities.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway 1. Open the Control Panel on your computer, and double click the Internet icon from the Control Panel window. This will open a window titled Internet Properties. 2. From the Internet Properties window select the Connection tab. Under the heading Proxy server select Access the Internet using a proxy server, and click the Advanced button. This will bring up a window titled Proxy Settings. 3.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway 4.2 Intel® Wireless Gateway Manager The Intel® Wireless Gateway Manager is an alternative solution for configuring the Intel® Wireless Gateway. This software must be installed on one of the clients in the network. Information regarding the Intel® Wireless Gateway Manager can be found on the Intel support Website, http://www.intel.com/support. 4.3 Using Telnet The Intel® Wireless Gateway can be configured via a Telnet session.
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Chapter 5. Glossary Access Point: a device on an 802.11b wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network. Cable Modem: a device that enables you to hook up your PC to the Internet via a local cable TV line. Client: a computer on a network. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP): the process of automatically configuring the TCP/IP settings for every computer on a network.
Chapter 5. Glossary colored lights for 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps. For more information, see the documentation accompanying your product. Network Adapter: a device expansion card that provides the physical connection between a computer and the network. There are many types of adapters. They include PC cards for laptops, a card that fits into a slot on your computer, just like you install a sound card or modem card, and embedded cards, embedded USB adapters, USB dongle adapters, and USB desktop adapters.
Chapter 5. Glossary An xDSL connection is a high-speed digital connection to the Internet using standard copper twisted pair telephone wires. There are several kinds of DSL; the x refers to all of them.
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Chapter 6. Customer Support 6.1 Intel Automated Customer Support You can reach Intel automated support services 24 hours a day, every day at no charge. The services contain the most up-to-date information about Intel products. You can access installation instructions, troubleshooting information, and product information. 6.1.1 Web and Internet Sites • Support: http://www.intel.com/support • Network Products: http://www.intel.com/network • Corporate: http://www.intel.com/ • Newsgroups: news://cs.
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Chapter 6. Customer Support 6.3.1 Returning a Defective Product From North America. Before returning any hardware product, contact an Intel Customer Support Group to obtain an RMA number by calling +1 916-377-7000. If the Customer Support Group verifies that the hardware product is defective, they will have the Return Material Authorization Department issue you an RMA number to place on the outer package of the hardware product. Intel cannot accept any returned product without an RMA number on the package.
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Chapter 7. Regulatory Compliance Information For U.S. and international regulatory compliance information for the the Intel® Wireless Gateway, see the Intel® Wireless Gateway Regulatory Approval Guide posted on the Intel customer support Website, http://www.intel.com/support. A minimum separation distance of 20 cm should be maintained between the radiating element of this product and nearby persons to comply with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules for radio frequency (RF) exposure.
Instruction Manual Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
