Multi-Function Wireless Router Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................................80 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 Wireless Router Features .............................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents ............................................................................
Wireless Router User Guide 1 Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Wireless Access Point for 802.11b Wireless Stations. Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Introduction • Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your Physical Details LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. • Wireless Router User Guide Front Panel UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration.
Introduction Chapter 2 Rear Panel Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements Figure 3: Rear Panel 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.
Installation 3 Chapter 3 should use different Channels. Setup 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. This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. 3. Connect WAN Cable Overview Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
Setup Configuration Program Wireless Router User Guide If you can't connect 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 browse rs: 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.
Setup Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard PPTP You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). 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. 2. 3. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP.
Setup Home Screen Wireless Router User Guide LAN 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. Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. The example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN.
Setup Wireless Router User Guide DHCP Wireless Screen What DHCP Does The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. 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. A DHCP (Dynamic Host Config uration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
Setup WEP data e ncryption • WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used, data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communic a tion more secure. • Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen, and view or change the WEP settings. • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point to access your LAN.
Setup If the key value does not match the transmitting station, d ecryption will fail. • Wireless Router User Guide Password Screen The easiest way to e nsure there are no problems is to have every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key ta ble (all entries identical). The password screen allows you to assign a passwo rd to the Wireless Router. 128 Bit Encryption • If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted.
Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 4 PC Configuration 4 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.
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. 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. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
PC Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Figure 17 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP a ddress from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab.
PC Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection . 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the follo wing: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 18: Windows NT4.
PC Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection . 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the follo wing: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 20 : TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
PC Configuration 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. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3.
PC Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Station 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 Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Data - Status Screen Internet Conne ction Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Broadband Modem This shows the connection status of the modem. Internet Connection Current connection status: • Active • Idle • Unknown Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.
Operation and Status Wireless Router User Guide button will update the messages shown on screen. Connection Status - PPPoE Buttons If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. 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.
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. 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 - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below.
Operation and Status Wireless Router User Guide required" is disabled. IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. Networ k Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Defaul t Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above.
Operation and Status Wireless Router User Guide "Release" OR "Renew" 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 "Co nnection Details" button is clicked. Refresh • If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Router, this button will say "Renew".
Wireless Router User Guide Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • DMZ • URL filter An exa mple screen is shown below. Overview The following advanced features are provided.
Advanced Features Special Applications Wireless Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application". Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable t his Special Application as required.
Advanced Features Wireless Router User Guide Buttons 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 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 whil e selecting.
Advanced Features Wireless Router User Guide Define Schedule Button Clicking this will open a sub-window where you can define or modify the Schedule. Services This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to block. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key while selec ting. (On the Macintos h, hold the SHIFT key rather than CTRL.) Edit Service List Button If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen.
Advanced Features • 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. Wireless Router User Guide Default Schedule Screen PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default" group. PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the "Default" group. This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked.
Advanced Features Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. 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.
Advanced Features Wireless Router User Guide Virtual Servers Remote Management This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: This feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device.
Advanced Features Virtual Servers Screen Wireless Router User Guide External Port No. The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. 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.
Advanced Features Wireless Router User Guide Dynamic DNS Screen From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS , to see a screen like the follo wing: 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.
Advanced Features Upgrade Firmware Chapter 7 The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. Advanced Configuration You must first download the upgrade fi le, then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu. You will see a screen like the following. 7 This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings.
Advanced Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Data - PC Database Screen PC Database Known PCs The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elim inates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. 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.
Advanced Configuration Wireless Router User Guide IP Address PC Database (Admin) Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when re quested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.
Advanced Configuration Options Wireless Router User Guide Allow Internet access to be disabled This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of s ettings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device.
Advanced Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Options Security Respond to ICMP This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Allow IPsec Allow PPTP Allow L2TP Figure 45 : Security Screen Data - Security Screen The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" progra ms, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet.
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. Wireless Router User Guide 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 sent to the specified E-mail address. The interval between E-mails is dete rmined by the "Send" setting.
Advanced Configuration Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address Routing The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC A ddress", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.
Advanced Configuration Wireless Router User Guide Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry .
Advanced Configuration Appendix A Static Routing - Example Troubleshooting Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.0.100) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.1.90) This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. (192.168.0.xx) Wireless Gateway Router B (192.168.2.70) A Overview (192.168.0.1) This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting Solution 2: Wireless Router User Guide to the Access Point. The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not trans parent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applic ations 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. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
Wireless Router User Guide Appendix B About Wireless LANs B 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 adja cent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
Wireless Router User Guide Appendix C Specifications C 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 prote ction against harmful interference in a residential installation.
