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Table of Contents Product Registration......................................................................................................... For Your Records............................................................................................................. i i Chapter 1: Getting Started Overview................................................................................................................................ Package Contents .......................................................
Table of Contents, continued MAC Cloning .................................................................................................................... DHCP Server ......................................................................................................................... Status..................................................................................................................................... Advanced Wireless .............................................................
Chapter 1: Getting Started This chapter provides an Overview of the ViewSonic WR100 Wireless Router, Package Contents, and Safety Notice. Overview Congratulations on purchasing the ViewSonic Wireless Router! Freedom of a wireless network • Create a wireless network for your home or office Create a local area network (LAN) with the WR100 Wireless Router and share a single high-speed broadband connection, files, printers and other peripherals among all your computers.
• Supports 125 High Speed Mode™ * Transfer data up to 10 times the speed of standard 802.11b wireless networks. Share your files, videos, music and pictures almost instantly with the 125* high speed mode within your network. * The WR100 Wireless Router performs at 125 High Speed Mode only with wireless adapters that support this protocol, such as the ViewSonic WPCC100 Wireless PC Card.
Package Contents Check to make sure all of the items shown below are included in the package. Network Companion CD Wireless WR100 Router Quick Start Guide AC Power Adapter Ethernet LAN Cable (6 feet) For information on optional accessories and products, go to www.viewsonic.com.
Safety Notice To ensure safe operation, following these simply rules: • Place device in a safe, secure location. • Read the user guide thoroughly before installing the device. • The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. Do not try to open or repair the device yourself as this voids the warranty. • Do not place the device in a damp, wet, or humid location like a bathroom. • Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources.
Chapter 2: Product Description This chapter describes the parts of the router on the Front and Back panels.
Back of router Antenna WAN port To modem (DSL or cable) LAN ports: 1,2,3,4. 10/100 Mbps. Connect up to four PCs. LEDs on the front of the router indicate which Ethernet port is active.
Chapter 3: Setting up the wireless router This chapter shows how to set up the ViewSonic wireless router to work with multiple devices in three steps: (1) Connect the wireless router. (2) Configure your PC. (3) Configure the wireless router. A typical setup may look like the following: Internet USB 2.
Step 1 Connect the wireless router. 1 Make sure you have all the setup information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). 2 Make sure that all network hardware is turned off, including the Ethernet cable to PC router, computer(s), and cable or DSL model. 3 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to one of the LAN ports as shown on the right (labeled 1, 2, 3, or 4 on the back of the router). Plug the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your computer.
4 Connect the AC Power Adapter from the Power Jack on the back of the router to an AC Wall Outlet as shown or to a power strip with surge protection. The Power LED on the front of the router turns blue when there is power.
Step 2 Configure your PC Make sure that your computer is set to DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain an IP address automatically as follows: For Windows 2000 or XP 1 Click the Windows® Start button > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections > Local Area Connection. The Local Area Connection Status screen appears as shown on the right. 2 From the General tab (usually appears selected by default), click Properties.
3 Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn’t already checked by default. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/ IP) if it isn’t already highlighted automatically. Click Properties. The Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen appears as shown in the next step.
4 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK > OK > Close to complete the PC configuration. 5 Restart your PC if prompted.
For Windows® 98 or Me 1 Click the Windows® Start button > Select Settings > Click Control Panel > double-click on Network. The Network screen appears as shown on the right. 2 Select the Configuration tab if it isn’t already selected by default. In the list of installed network components, click the TCP/IP line for the applicable Ethernet adapter. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties screen appears as shown in the next step.
3 From the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab (3) (1). Select Obtain an IP address automatically (2). Select the Gateway tab (3). The TCP/IP Properties screen with the Gateway tab appears as shown on the next page.
4 Verify that the Installed gateways field is blank. Click OK > OK. 5 Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Look for those files on C:\windows\options\cabs or insert your Windows CD-ROM into your CD -ROM drive and check the correct file location: for example if your CD-ROM is D, go to D:\win98, or D:\win9x. 6 Restart your PC if prompted.
Step 3 Configure the wireless router You only need to configure the router once on any computer that is already set up using Web-based utility screens on the next few pages. Default settings in the table on the right may be helpful during the configuration process. 1 Open your web browser. In the address field, enter http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter. A logon window appears like the one shown on the next page.
2 The Logon screen: User name: leave blank. Password: enter the default password admin in all lowercase letters. (Later on, we recommend changing the default to your own password for added security using the Password tab of the following web-based utility.) Click OK. The Primary Setup screen appears as shown in the next step.
3 The Primary Setup screen: Host Name: if requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs). Otherwise, leave this field blank. Domain Name: if required by your ISP. Otherwise, leave this field blank. Connection Type: Click the down arrow for a drop-down menu with several Connection Types. IMPORTANT! The Primary Setup screen displays different features depending on which Connection Type you select. Select one of the following: • Dynamic IP Setting - DHCP (Automatic Configuration).
Wireless: Mode: click the down arrow for the drop-down menu with a list of wireless networking modes. Select one of the following modes based on your environment setting: • Disable: To disable wireless networking for 802.11g and 802.11b, select Disable. • 11b+g: If you have 802.11b and 802.11g devices in your network, then keep the default setting, 11b+g. • 11g Only: If you have only 802.11g devices, select 11g Only. • G Plus*: This mode requires the same technology from the client devices.
4 Configure the Security Mode Security Mode: WEP Security Mode: to customize the Security settings, click the down arrow for the pull-down menu. Select WEP. WEP Encryption: Wired Equivalent Protection. This field automatically defaults to 64bits/10 hex digital when WEP is selected in the Security Mode field. To select a different WEP Encryption such as Passphrase or Hex, go to the Security Mode field and click the down arrow for a pull-down menu with other options.
Restart your computer(s) to get the router’s new settings if prompted. Test the setup by opening your web browser from any computer and entering http://www.viewsonic.com For more detailed information, see the WR100 User Guide Troubleshooting section on the Networking Companion CD. Then, if you still need help, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. See the Customer Support table in the Appendix of this user guide for contact information.
Security Mode: WPA Pre-shared Key Important Notice: In order to use the WPA correctly, make sure that your current wireless router’s driver, and Wireless Utility can support the WPA. The WPA needs 802.1x authentication (when RADIUS mode is chosen), though the Operating System must also support 802.1x protocol. For Microsoft’s OS family, only Windows XP has incorporated this by default. Other operating systems must install a third-party client software.
Security Mode: WPA Radius 1 Security Mode: WPA RADIUS: uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication. To use WPA RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server. 2 WPA Algorithms: Choose your algorithm method: TKIP or AES. 3 Radius Server Address: Input your RADIUS Server IP address.
Chapter 4 Advanced Web Management Settings Security (Firewall) Wireless router Password: Change the password for the Wireless router by typing the password in the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter field to confirm. Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password (“admin”) when you first open the configuration pages. After you have configured these settings, set a new password for the Wireless router (using the Security screen).
tunnels to pass through the Wireless router, L2TP PassThrough is enabled by default. To disable L2TP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to L2TP. • PPTP - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Wireless router, PPTP Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable PPTP PassThrough, uncheck the box next to PPTP.
the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing the computer so the Internet can see it. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. 1 To expose one PC, select Enable.
System Restore Factory Default: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values. IMPORTANT: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature. Click the Apply button to save the setting. Firmware Upgrade: Click the Upgrade button to load new firmware onto the Wireless router.
To upgrade the Wireless router’s firmware: 1 Download the firmware upgrade file from the internet. 2 Extract the firmware upgrade file. 3 Click the Upgrade button. 4 On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Browse button to locate the firmware upgrade file. 5 Double-click the firmware upgrade file. 6 Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. IMPORTANT! Do not power off the wireless router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded.
MAC Cloning The Wireless router’s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your network card/adapter, which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC address registration, find your wireless router’s MAC address by following the instructions for your PC’s operating system.
For Windows 2000 and XP: 1 Click the Start button and select Run. 2 Type cmd in the field provided, and press the OK key. 3 At the command prompt, run ipconfig /all, and look at your wireless router’s physical address. 4 Write down your wireless router’s MAC address. To clone your network wireless router’s MAC address onto the wireless router and avoid calling your ISP to change the registered MAC address, follow these instructions. 1 Select Enable.
of your own, if you haven’t already. A unique password increases security. To remotely manage the wireless router, enter http:// xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080 (the x’s represent the wireless router’s Internet IP address, and 8080 represents the specified port) in your web browser’s address field. You will be asked for the wireless router’s password. After successfully entering the password, you will be able to access the wireless router’s web-based utility.
To see a temporary log of the wireless router’s most recent incoming traffic, click the Incoming Access Log button. To see a temporary log of the wireless router’s most recent outgoing traffic, click the Outgoing Access Log button. Click the Apply button to save the setting. DHCP Server The DHCP Server screen allows you to configure the settings for the wireless router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The wireless router can be used as a DHCP server for your network.
Starting IP Address: Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the wireless router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than192.168.5.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100. Maximum Number of DHCP Users: Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. The absolute maximum is 253 - possible if 192.168.1.1 is your starting IP address.
Currently Assigned: Click the DHCP Clients Table button to see a list of PCs assigned IP addresses by the wireless router. For each PC, the list shows the client hostname, MAC address, IP address, and the amount of DHCP client lease time left. Click the Refresh button to display the most current information. Click Apply to save your settings. Status This screen displays the wireless router’s current status and settings. This information is read-only.
Advanced Wireless Wireless MAC Filters: This function allows the administrator to have access control by entering the MAC address of client stations. 1 When you select Enable, two new options appear under Wireless MAC Filters: Prevent or Permit. 2 Select Prevent or Permit. 3 Click on Edit MAC Filter List to add the client stations. The MAC list shown on the next page.
The list could store up to 40 different MAC addresses. When entering an address, use the format shown under the title of the screen.
Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm. It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client’s requirement. Open System: Open System authentication is not required to be successful while a client may decline to authenticate with any particular other client. Shared Key: Shared Key is only available if the WEP option is implemented.
the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Beacon Interval: The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. Enter a value between 20 and 1000. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the wireless router to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346.
join network point. The Wireless Bridge Mode will be able to join different wireless router wirelessly by input the destination MAC Address. Click Apply to save your settings. Access Filters The Access Filter screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific PCs and set up filters by using network port numbers.
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INTERNET ACCESS POLICY This feature allows you to customize up to ten (10) different Internet Access Policies for particular PCs, which are identified by their IP or MAC addresses. For each policy’s designated PCs, the wireless router can do one or more of the following: • Block or allow Internet access or inbound traffic during the days and time periods specified • Block designated services • Block websites with specific URL addresses • Block websites that use specific keywords in their URL addresses.
4 Select Deny or Allow, depending on how you want to control access for specific PCs. 5 Click the Edit List button next to PCs or Internet PCs. (1). On the List of PCs or List of Internet PCs screen, specify PCs by IP address or MAC address. Enter the appropriate IP addresses into the IP fields. If you have a range of IP addresses to filter, complete the appropriate IP Range fields. Enter the appropriate MAC addresses into the MAC fields. (2). Click the Apply button to save your changes.
you want to change the range of ports, enter the new numbers in the Blocking Services fields, or edit the service’s settings. To add a service or edit a service's settings (1). Click the Add Service button. (2). To create a new service, enter the name of the service in the Service Name field. To edit a service's settings, select the service from the box on the right of the screen. (3). From the Protocol drop-down menu, select the protocol type for this service: ICMP, UDP, TCP, or UDP & TCP. (4).
Blocking by Keyword field. You can enter up to six keywords. (This feature is not available if you chose Inbound Traffic for the Policy Type.) 11 Click the Apply button to save your settings for an Internet Access Policy. Click the Cancel button to cancel your unsaved changes. 12 To create or edit additional policies, repeat steps 1-11. Delete To delete an Internet Access Policy, select the policy’s number, and click the Delete button.
Virtual Server The Virtual Server screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet applications are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing or online gaming. Some Internet applications may not require any forwarding.
5 IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application. Enable. Click the Enable checkbox to enable port forwarding for the application. 6 Port Triggering. Port Triggering is used for special Internet applications whose outgoing ports differ from the incoming ports. For this feature, the wireless router will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers.
Routing Table On the Routing Table screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the wireless router. Gateway mode is recommended for most users. Operating Mode 1 Dynamic Routing (RIP). IMPORTANT! This feature is not available in Gateway mode. The default setting is Disable. Dynamic Routing enables the wireless router to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with other wireless routers.
5 Gateway: the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the wireless router and the network or host. 6 Interface: Depending on where the Destination IP Address is located, select LAN & Wireless or Internet (WAN) from the Interface drop-down menu. 7 To save your changes, click the Apply button. To cancel your unsaved changes, click the Cancel button. For additional static routes, repeat steps 1-4. 8 Delete This Entry: to delete a static route entry do the following.
Gateway: the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the wireless router and the network or host. Interface: this interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (internal wired and wireless networks), the WAN (Internet), or Loopback (a dummy network in which one PC acts like a network — necessary for certain software programs). 10 Click Apply to save your settings.
Appendix The Appendix has the following sections: • Specification • Troubleshooting • Customer Support • Compliance Information • Cleaning & Maintenance • Limited Warranty ViewSonic Wireless Router 50
Specifications WLAN Standards IEEE 802.11g* IEEE 802.11b 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9, 6 Mbps 11, 5.5, 2, 1 Mbps Ports WAN LAN 1 4 Compatibility Operating Systems Min. Sys. Req. Windows® 98SE, 2000, XP Professional, XP Home Pentium 200 Mhz or faster processor, 64 MB RAM recommended, CD-ROM drive Main Board Memory Flash SDRAM 4MB 8MB Antenna Single external antenna LED Status LEDs Power, Standby, Ethernet & Wireless Link/Activity Networking Interface Ethernet Wireless IEEE 802.
Troubleshooting 1 If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, do the following: • Power off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the router. • Power on your modem and wait a few minutes until the modem has established a connection with your ISP. • Power on the router. • Power on your PC and attempt to connect to the Internet. For most users, the router’s default values should be satisfactory.
2 My Wireless Access Point Router will not turn on. No LED’s light up. • The power is not connected. • Connect the power adapter to your AP and plug it into the power outlet. IMPORTANT! Only use the power adapter that came with your AP. Using any other adapter may damage your AP Router. 3 LAN Connection Problems I can’t access my router. • Make sure your router is powered on. • There is no network connection. • The computer you are using does not have a compatible IP Address.
4 I can’t connect to other computers on my LAN. • The IP Addresses of the computers are not set correctly. Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP Router, makes sure that each computer is enable DHCP function and restart the computer. • Network cables are not connected properly. Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network cable. • Windows network settings are not set correctly. Check each computer for correct network settings.
6 I forgot my password. What do I do? • Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds. The router then resets to factory defaults. Reconfigure your router all over again. 7 What picture formats can I show with my ViewSonic router? • .
Compliance Information FCC Interference Statement FCC (Federal Communication Commission) Interference Statement Class B Regulations USA This equipment complies with the limits for a class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules which provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential area. This equipment generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
• Relocating the equipment with respect to the receiver. • Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician. • Any changes or modifications to the equipment not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. • Use of a shielded interface cable is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of FCC rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans la norme sur le matériel brouilleur: “Appareils Numériques,” NMB-003 édictée par le ministère des Communications. This product is in compliance with the standards that the Wi-Fi Alliance has certified.
Cleaning & Maintenance • To clean the unit, make sure the unit is turned off. • Clean the unit in a well-vented room. Allow enough room for air to circulate through the air holes on the unit. Do not pile or stack things on top of or around the unit to prevent air from circulating. This increases the chance of overheating. • Never spray or pour any liquid directly onto the unit. Do not immerse in water or any liquid. • Wipe the unit with a clean, soft, lint-free cloth to remove dust and other particles.
Customer Support Before contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to any setup problems you have. For Customer Support or product service, you will need to provide the product serial number. T = Telephone F = FAX Country/Region Website United States www.viewsonic.com/support T: (800) 688-6688 F: (909) 468-1202 Canada www.viewsonic.
Limited Warranty Wireless Router Products What the warranty covers: ViewSonic® warrants its Wireless Router products to be free from defects in material and workmanship during the warranty period. If a ViewSonic Wireless Router product proves to be defective in material or workmanship during the warranty period, ViewSonic will, at its sole option, repair or replace the product with a like product. Replacement product or parts may include remanufactured or refurbished parts or components.
How to get service: 1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will need to provide your product’s serial number. 2. To obtain service under warranty, you will be required to provide (a) the original dated sales slip, (b) your name, (c) your address, (d) a description of the problem, and (e) the serial number of the product. 3. Take or ship the product freight prepaid in the original container to an authorized ViewSonic service center or ViewSonic. 4.
