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Wireless 802.11b/g Portable Router
User’s Guide
FCC Certifications
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. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
y
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
y
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
y
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
y
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION:
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
For product available in the USA market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
All trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
CE Statement：
Hereby, AboCom, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirement and
other relevant provisions of the R&TTE Driective 1999/5/EC.
Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................ 1
Features .............................................................................................................................. 1
Hardware Connection ....................................................................................................... 1
LED Indicators .................................................................................................................. 2
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT THE OPERATION MODES............................................................ 3
AP Mode............................................................................................................................. 3
GW Mode ........................................................................................................................... 3
Client Mode (Infrastructure)............................................................................................ 4
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION ......................................................................................... 5
Login................................................................................................................................... 5
Common Connection Types ......................................................................................... 6
Configuration via Web...................................................................................................... 7
Operation Mode............................................................................................................ 7
Status .......................................................................................................................... 23
System Data................................................................................................................ 23
TCP/IP ........................................................................................................................ 24
Other ........................................................................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................................. 28
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 28
Windows Clients .............................................................................................................. 28
TCP/IP Settings - Overview ....................................................................................... 28
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000............................................................... 29
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP.................................................................. 30
Internet Access ........................................................................................................... 32
Macintosh Clients ............................................................................................................ 33
Linux Clients.................................................................................................................... 33
Other Unix Systems......................................................................................................... 33
Wireless Station Configuration ...................................................................................... 34
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 35
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 35
General Problems ............................................................................................................ 35
Internet Access................................................................................................................. 35
Wireless Access ................................................................................................................ 36
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .......................................................................... 37
BSS.................................................................................................................................... 37
Channels........................................................................................................................... 37
WEP.................................................................................................................................. 37
Wireless LAN Configuration.......................................................................................... 37
Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................................... 38
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This is an IEEE802.11b/g compliant 11 Mbps & 54 Mbps Ethernet Wireless Portable Router.
The Wireless Portable Router is equipped with one 10/100 M Auto-sensing Ethernet port for
connecting to LAN or WAN.
This Portable Router provides 64/128bit WEP encryption, WPA and IEEE802.1x that ensures
a high level of security to protects users’ data and privacy. The MAC Address filter prevents
the unauthorized MAC Addresses from accessing your Wireless LAN. Your network security
is therefore double assured.
Features
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
One port for both wireless LAN and WAN.
Support WPA/WAP2/WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK/WAP-RADIUS/WPA2-RADIUS.
Support AP and Gateway modes.
Automatic channel selection.
Client access control.
Support 802.1x/ Radius client with EAP-TLS, TKIP, AES encryption.
Adjustable Tx power, Tx rate, and SSID broadcast.
Allow WEP 64/128 bit.
MAC filtering.
Hardware Connection
1.
2.
Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless 802.11b/g Portable Router, another
end to your PC or notebook.
Connect the Wireless 802.11b/g Portable Router with a power to an outlet.
LED Indicators
Front Panel: (LED Indicators)
Status
LED indicator
1
2
3
Power
Ethernet
Wireless
Color
Solid
Turns solid Blue
when the power is
applied to this
device.
Blue
Turns solid Blue
when an Ethernet
cable is connected.
Turns solid Blue
when the wireless is
applied to this
device.
Blue
Blue
2
Flashing
NA
Receiving/
Sending data
Receiving/
Sending data
Chapter 2: About the Operation
Modes
This device provides three operational applications with Portable Router, Gateway, and
Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to
change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode
of operation, you can manually switch to the mode you desire by the manufacturer as described
in the following sections.
AP Mode
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with
wireless network adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only
the Access Point has the Internet connection.
GW Mode
When GW mode is selected, the AP will enter the gateway mode. And the wireless connection
will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
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Client Mode (Infrastructure)
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s
connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless
interface.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
Login
1.
2.
3.
4.
Start your computer. Connect an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wireless
Portable Router.
Make sure your wired station is set to the same subnet as the Wireless Portable Router,
i.e. 192.168.1.254
Start your WEB browser. In the Address box, enter the following: http://192.168.1.254
No password is required by default, simply enter the username “admin”, which is fixed
and cannot be changed.
The configuration menu is divided into four categories: Mode, Status, TCP/IP, and
Other settings. Click on the desired setup item to expand the page in the main navigation
page. The setup pages covered in this utility are described below.
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Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type
Dynamic
IP Address
Details
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to you.
ISP Data required
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE
PPTP
Details
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to you.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated
automatically.
Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated
automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
ISP Data required
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
•
PPTP Server IP Address.
•
User name and password.
•
IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Details
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
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ISP Data required
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
Configuration via Web
Operation Mode
Select an operation mode and then click the Setup button to enter its configuration page.
Operation Mode
Access Point
Gateway
Client
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations
(PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wired network.
All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point
has the Internet connection.
Select GW will enter the gateway mode. This means that the
wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point wireless
LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a
wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the
computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
Notice: You have to manually switch the mode into Access Point Mode,
Gateway Mode or Client Mode, then the device will reboot into the mode
you selected.
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AP Mode
AP Mode Settings
Alias Name
Display the name of this device.
Band
You can choose one mode of the following you need.
~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. The
default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode.
The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all access
points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use
the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. A
device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique
SSID. A SSID is also referred to as a network name because essentially it is
a name that identifies a wireless network.
Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically.
If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify.
If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have the Wireless
Portable Router automatically survey and choose the channel with best
situation for communication.
The number of channels supported depends on the region of this Access
Point. All stations communicating with the Access Point must use the same
channel.
Select the mode form the pull-down list including AP, WDS Bridge and
WDS Repeater.
SSID
Channel
Number
Mode
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Security
Click the Setup button to enter the Wireless Security Setup page.
Authentication: Select an authentication from the pull-down list including
Open system or Shared Key, Open System, Open System with 802.1x,
Shared Key, WPA-RADIUS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-RADIUS and WPA2PSK.
Encryption: Select the type of encryption from the pull-down list either
None or WEP.
Apply Changes: Click this button to save and apply the current settings.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Advanced
Settings
Click the Setup button to enter the Wireless Advanced Settings page.
Fragment Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the
efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your
802.11g Wireless LAN PC Card often transmit large files in wireless
network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet.
The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the
“Hidden Node” problem. “Hidden Node” is a situation in which two
stations are within range of the same Access Point, but are not within range
of each other. Therefore, they are hidden nodes for each other. When a
station starts data transmission with the Access Point, it might not notice that
the other station is already using the wireless medium. When these two
stations send data at the same time, they might collide when arriving
simultaneously at the Access Point. The collision will most certainly result
in a loss of messages for both stations. Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism
provides a solution to prevent data collisions. When you enable RTS
Threshold on a suspect “hidden station”, this station and its Access Point
will use a Request to Send (RTS). The station will send an RTS to the
Access Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data. Upon receipt,
the Access Point will respond with a CTS message to all station within its
range to notify all other stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm
the requestor station that the Access Point has reserved it for the time frame
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of the requested transmission.
If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The
RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds the value you set.
The default value is 2346.
Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant network
overhead that could negatively affect the throughput
performance instead of providing a remedy.
The value can be set from 0 to 2346. This value should remain at its default
setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor
modifications of this value are recommended.
Beacon Interval: Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon
transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the
beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn
whether there are buffered frames at the access point).
Inactivity Time: By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest possible
rate for transmission. For most networks the default setting is 30000 that is
the best choice. If obstacles or interference are present, the system will
automatically fall back to a lower rate.
Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to
synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start
frame delimiter. If you want to change the Preamble type into Long or
Short, please select the mode you need.
Broadcast SSID:
•
•
Enabled: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.
Disabled: This wireless AP will not broadcast its SSID to stations. If stations want
to connect to this wireless AP, this AP’s SSID should be known in advance to
make a connection.
WMM: Select Enabled or Disabled to execute WMM function.
Apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current setting.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
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Access
Control
WDS Setting
Click the Setup button to enter the Wireless Access Control page.
Wireless Access Control Mode: Select the Access Control Mode from the
pull-down menu.
• Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode.
• Allow Listed: Only the stations shown in the table can associate
with the AP.
• Deny Listed: Stations shown in the table won’t be able to associate
with the AP.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a station that is allowed to
access this Access Point.
Comment: You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the previous
MAC address.
Apply Changes: Press to save the new settings on the screen.
Reset: Press to discard the data you have entered since last time you press
Apply Changes.
Current Access Control List: This table displays you the AP MAC
information.
Delete Selected: To delete clients from access to this Access Point, you
may firstly check the Select checkbox next to the MAC address and
Comments, and press Delete Selected.
Delete All: To delete all the clients from access to this Access Point, just
press Delete All without selecting the checkbox.
Reset: If you have made any selection, press Reset will clear all the select
mark.
If you select WDS Bridge or WDS Repeater mode, then you can access the
WDS Setting setup.
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MAC Address: Enter the AP MAC address in this column; the maximum
input is 12 digits.
Comment: Enter a comment or description for the AP MAC address.
Apply Changes: Click to add a new MAC address.
Reset: Click to clear previous settings.
Current WDS List: This table displays you the AP MAC information.
Delete Selected: To delete clients from access to this Access Point, you
may firstly check the Select checkbox next to the MAC address and
Comments, and press Delete Selected.
Delete All: To delete all the clients from access to this Access Point, just
press Delete All.
Reset: If you have made any selection, press Reset will clear all the select
mark.
Click to save the current settings.
Apply Changes
Click to reset this page.
Reset
GW Mode
Gateway Mode Settings
Alias Name
Display the name of this device.
Band
You can choose one mode of the following you need.
~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. The
default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode.
The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all access
points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific WLAN must use
the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters. A
SSID
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Channel
Number
Security
device will not be permitted to join the BSS unless it can provide the unique
SSID. A SSID is also referred to as a network name because essentially it is
a name that identifies a wireless network.
Allow user to set the channel manually or automatically.
If set channel manually, just select the channel you want to specify.
If “Auto” is selected, user can set the channel range to have the Wireless
Portable Router automatically survey and choose the channel with best
situation for communication. The number of channels supported depends on
the region of this Portable Router. All stations communicating with the
Portable Router must use the same channel.
Click Setup button to enter the Wireless Security Setup page.
Authentication: Select an Authentication from the pull-down list including
Open system or Shared Key, Open System, Open System with 802.1x,
Shared Key, WPA-RADIUS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-RADIUS and WPA2PSK.
Encryption: Select the type of encryption from the pull-down list either
None or WEP.
Apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current settings.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Advanced
Settings
Click Setup button to enter the Wireless Advanced Settings page.
Fragment Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the
efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your
Wireless Router often transmits large files in wireless network, you can
enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be
set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: RTS stands for “Request to Send”. This parameter controls
what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. The
default is 2346. The RTS Threshold mechanism provides a solution to
prevent data collisions. When you enable RTS Threshold on a suspect
“hidden station”, this station and its Portable Router will use a Request to
Send (RTS). The station will send an RTS to the Access Point, informing
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Access
Control
that it is going to transmit the data. Upon receipt, the Access Point will
respond with a CTS message to all station within its range to notify all other
stations to defer transmission. It will also confirm the requestor station that
the Access Point has reserved it for the time frame of the requested
transmission.
Beacon Interval: Enter a value between 20-1024 milliseconds. The Beacon
Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a
packet broadcast by the Router to synchronize the wireless network. The
default value is 100.
Inactivity Time: By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest possible
rate for transmission. For most networks the default setting is 30000 that is
the best choice. If obstacles or interference are present, the system will
automatically fall back to a lower rate.
Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to
synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start
frame delimiter. If you want to change the Preamble type into Long or
Short, please select the mode you need.
Broadcast SSID:
• Enabled: This wireless Router will broadcast its SSID to stations.
• Disabled: This wireless Router will not broadcast its SSID to stations. If
stations want to connect to this wireless Router, this Router’s SSID
should be known in advance to make a connection.
WMM: Select Enabled or Disabled to execute WMM function.
Apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current setting.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Click Setup to enter the Wireless Access Control screen.
Wireless Access Control Mode: Select the Access Control Mode from the
pull-down menu.
• Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode.
• Allow Listed: Only the stations shown in the table can associate
with the Wireless Router.
• Deny Listed: Stations shown in the table won’t be able to associate
with the Wireless Router.
MAC Address: Enter the MAC Address of a station that is allowed to
access this Router.
Comment: You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the previous
MAC Address.
Apply Changes: Press to save the new settings on the screen.
Reset: Press to discard the data you have entered since last time you press
Apply Changes.
Current Access Control List: This table displays you the Router MAC
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WAN Port
information.
Delete Selected: To delete clients from access to this Router, you may
firstly check the Select checkbox next to the MAC address and Comments,
and press Delete Selected.
Delete All: To delete all the clients from access to this Router, just press
Delete All without selecting the checkbox.
Reset: If you have made any selection, press Reset will clear all the select
mark.
Click Setup to enter the WAN Port Configuration screen.
WAN Access Type: Select the WAN access type (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE
and PPTP) from the pull-down menu.
Attain DNS Automatically: Select to attain DNS automatically.
Set DNS Manually: Select to set DNS manually.
DNS1~3: Enter the DNS server IP address (es) provided by your ISP, or you
can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
DNS 1 and DNS 2 servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s
IP address as a backup. DNS 1 and DNS 2 servers will be used when the
DNS 1 server fails.
Clone MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you wish to clone.
Respond to WAN Ping: Click to allow pinging from WAN side.
Save: Click to save and apply the current settings.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Close: click to exit the current settings.
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Virtual
Server
DMZ
Click Setup to enter the Virtual Servers screen.
Enable Virtual Servers: Check to enable the virtual server function.
Servers: Select the server type (Web, FTP, E-Mail (POP3), E-Mail (SMTP),
DNS, Telnet) from the pull-down menu.
Local IP Address: Enter the local server’s IP address.
Protocol: Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system
or service.
Port Range: For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of
port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number,
enter it in both the start and finish fields.
Description: You may key in a description for the local IP address.
Save: Click to save and apply the current settings.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Current Virtual Servers Table: Shows the current virtual servers
information.
Delete Selected: To delete clients from access to this Router, you may firstly
check the Select checkbox next to Description, and press Delete Selected.
Delete All: To delete all the clients from access to this Router, just press
Delete All without selecting the checkbox.
Reset: If you have made any selection, press Reset will clear all the select
mark.
Click Setup to enter the DMZ screen.
Enable DMZ: If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up
DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some
applications/software, especially Internet/online game can have two-way
connections.
DMZ Host IP Address: Enter the IP address of a particular host in your
LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN
port/Public IP address above.
Save: Click to save the current settings.
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Reset: Click to resetore to the default values.
Remote
Management
URL Filter
Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for
DMZ to work properly.
Click Setup to enter the Remote Management screen.
Enable Web Server Access via WAN: To permit remote access of the
Router, from outside the local network, select to enable. Otherwise, keep the
default setting, Disabled.
Port Number: Enter the port number that will be open to outside access.
Save: Click to save the current settings.
Reset: Click to restore to the default values.
Click Setup to enter the URL Filtering screen.
Enable URL Filtering: Click to enable the URL filtering function.
URL Address: You can block websites with specific URL addresses.
Apply Changes: Click to save the current settings.
Reset: Click to clear the current settings.
Current Filter Table: Shows the current URL address status.
Delete Selected: Select the unwanted URL addresses and then click the
Delete Selected button to eliminate them.
Delete All: Click to delete all the URL addresses in the table.
Reset: Click to clear the current settings.
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MAC Filter
Click Setup to enter the MAC Filtering screen.
IP Filter
Enable MAC Filtering: Click to enable the MAC filtering function.
MAC Address: For MAC filtering enters the 12-digit MAC address in the
appropriate MAC field.
Description: You may key in a description for the MAC address.
Save: Click to save the current settings.
Reset: Click to restore to the default values.
Current Filter Table: Shows the current MAC address status.
Delete Selected: Select the unwanted MAC addresses and then click the
Delete Selected button to eliminate them.
Delete All: Click to delete all the MAC addresses in the table.
Reset: Click to clear the current settings.
Click Setup to enter the IP Filtering screen.
Enable IP Filtering: Click to enable the IP filtering function.
Local IP Address: For IP filtering enters the 15-digit IP address in the
appropriate IP field.
Protocol: Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system
or service.
Description: You may key in a description for the IP address.
Save: Click to save the current settings.
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DDNS
Reset: Click to restore to the default values.
Current Filter Table: Shows the current IP address status.
Delete Selected: Select the unwanted IP addresses and then click the Delete
Selected button to eliminate them.
Delete All: Click to delete all the IP addresses in the table.
Reset: Click to clear the current settings.
Click Setup to enter the Dynamic DNS Setting screen. Dynamic DNS lets
you update your current dynamic IP address with one or many dynamic
DNS server so that anyone can contact you. If you do not have an account,
please register a new account at http://www.noip.com.
Enable DDNS: Check to enable the DDNS function.
Service Provider: A company that provides access to the internet. www.noip.com
Email: Enter your email that you registered in http://www.noip.com website.
Password: Enter your passwords that you registered in http://www.noip.com
website. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Result: Shows the current result.
Update: Click this button to update the information.
Reset: Click to clear the current settings.
Apply
Changes
Reset
Click to save the current settings.
Click to reset this page.
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Client Mode
Client Mode Settings
Alias Name
Display the name of this device.
Band
You can choose one mode of the following you need.
~ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.
~ 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported
rate. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode.
The SSID differentiates one WLAN from another; therefore, all
access points and all devices attempting to connect to a specific
WLAN must use the same SSID. It is case-sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters. A device will not be permitted to join the
BSS unless it can provide the unique SSID. A SSID is also
referred to as a network name because essentially it is a name that
identifies a wireless network.
Click Setup button to enter the Wireless Security Setup page.
SSID
Security
Authentication: Select an Authentication from the pull-down list
including Open system or Shared Key, Open System, Shared
Key, WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK.
Encryption: Select either None or WEP.
Apply Changes: Press to save the new settings on the screen.
Reset: Press to discard the data you have entered since last time
you press Apply Changes.
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Advanced Settings
Click Setup button to enter the Wireless Advanced Settings page.
Fragment Threshold: Fragmentation mechanism is used for
improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the
wireless network. If your 802.11g Wireless LAN PC Card often
transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new
Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set
from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.
RTS Threshold: RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to
prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. “Hidden Node” is a situation
in which two stations are within range of the same Access Point,
but are not within range of each other. Therefore, they are hidden
nodes for each other. When a station starts data transmission with
the Access Point, it might not notice that the other station is
already using the wireless medium. When these two stations send
data at the same time, they might collide when arriving
simultaneously at the Access Point. The collision will most
certainly result in a loss of messages for both stations.
Thus, the RTS Threshold mechanism provides a solution to
prevent data collisions. When you enable RTS Threshold on a
suspect “hidden station”, this station and its Access Point will use
a Request to Send (RTS). The station will send an RTS to the
Access Point, informing that it is going to transmit the data. Upon
receipt, the Access Point will respond with a CTS message to all
station within its range to notify all other stations to defer
transmission. It will also confirm the requestor station that the
Access Point has reserved it for the time-frame of the requested
transmission.
If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the
packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size
exceeds the value you set. The default value is 2346.
Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant
network overhead that could negatively affect the
throughput performance instead of providing a remedy.
This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you
encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this
value are recommended.
Inactivity Time: By default, the unit adaptively selects the highest
possible rate for transmission.
Preamble Type: A preamble is a signal used in wireless
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Site Survey
Apply Changes
Reset
environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including
Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. If you want to change
the Preamble type into Long or Short, please select the mode you
need.
Broadcast SSID:
• Enabled: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.
• Disabled: This wireless AP will not broadcast its SSID to
stations. If stations want to connect to this wireless AP, this
AP’s SSID should be known in advance to make a
connection.
WMM: Select Enabled or Disabled to execute WMM function.
Apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current setting.
Reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings.
Site survey displays all the active Access Points, IBSS, Channel,
RSSI and Security in the neighborhood.
Refresh: Check this button to refresh all the Site Survey statistics.
Connect: Select a site that you would like to communicate, and
then click the Connect button.
Click to save the current settings.
Click to reset this page.
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Status
System
System Data
System
Firmware Version
Firmware Date
LAN Configuration
MAC Address
IP Address
Network Mask
Default Gateway
DHCP Server
DHCP Start IP Address
DHCP Finish IP
Address
WLAN Configuration
MAC Address
SSID
Channel
Status
Refresh
The current version of the firmware installed in this device.
The firmware released date.
Shows the MAC address of this device.
Shows the LAN IP address.
Shows the LAN subnet mask.
Shows the LAN default gateway.
Shows the current DHCP Server status.
Shows the DHCP Start IP address.
Shows the DHCP Finish IP address.
Shows the MAC address of this device.
A network name because essentially it is a name that
identifies a wireless network.
The number of channels supported depends on the region of
this Access Point. All stations communicating with the Access
Point must use the same channel.
Shows connection information.
Click to refresh the current system data.
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Active Clients
Displays the Active Wireless Clients Table that is currently connecting with this Wireless
Portable Router.
Refresh
Click to refresh the Active Wireless Client Table.
TCP/IP
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address
Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router)
Subnet Mask
Default: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway
Shows the default gateway IP address.
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DHCP
Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Addresses
(Disabled).
Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses
(DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for
you to enter the starting IP Address.
DHCP Client Range
The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The
pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the
default value 192.168.1.1 should work for most cases.
•
Maximum: 253. Default value 253 should work
for most cases.
Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts” is set at
192.168.1.1 and the “Number of IP address in pool” is 253,
the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to
192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that request
IP addresses from DHCP server (Router)
Show Client
Click to show Active DHCP Client Table.
Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table.
Close: Click this button to close the window.
DNS Server
Enter the Domain Name Service IP address.
Apply Changes
After completing the settings on this page, click to save the
settings.
Reset
Click to restore to default values.
Other
Upgrade Firmware
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Upgrade Firmware
Browse
Upload
Reset
Factory Default
Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the
browser will display to correct file path).
Click the Upload button to perform.
Click the Reset button to restore default values.
Click this button to come back to default factory settings.
Reboot
Click the Reboot button to restart the hardware system.
Password
Password Setup
New Password
Confirmed Password
Apply Change
Reset
Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Key in the password again to confirm.
After completing the settings on this page, click the Apply Change
button to save the settings.
Click the Reset button to clear settings.
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Log
Check the Enable Log box to show system log file.
System Log
System all
Activates all logging functions.
Wireless only
Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded.
DDNS only
Only logs related to DDNS will be recorded.
WAN only
Only logs related to WAN will be recorded.
DHCP Server only
Only logs related to DHCP Server will be recorded.
Diagnostics
Network Diagnostics - DNS Lookup
Domain name /URL
Enter Domain name /URL you would like to lookup, then click
Start Lookup button.
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Chapter 4: PC Configuration
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.
•
The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential
that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using default Wireless Router settings, and default Windows TCP/IP
settings, no changes need to be made.
•
By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a
suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
•
For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP
client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are
required:
•
The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router.
•
The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
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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:
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.
5.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
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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.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.)
•
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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:
3.
Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
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4.
Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
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.
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the
following changes.
• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router's IP address and click OK. Your
LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.
•
If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and
enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
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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 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.
Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a
local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.
Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration
screen are unchecked.
Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account
now?"
Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.
For Windows XP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.
Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.
Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.
Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.
Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.
Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.
Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.
Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows
software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection.
The configuration process is as follows:
1.
Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or
later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.
2.
Click the Setup button.
3.
Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Wireless
Router".
4.
Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number
blank.)
5.
Click Save, then OK.
6.
Configuration is now complete.
7.
Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Router"
location.
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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.
Note:
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:
• Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router's IP Address.
•
Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as
the "Gateway".
Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a
fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.
• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.
•
Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.
1.
Start your X Windows client.
2.
Select Control Panel - Network
3.
Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".
4.
Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.
5.
To apply your changes
•
Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
•
OR, restart your system.
Other Unix Systems
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:
• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless
Router.
•
Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
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Wireless Station Configuration
•
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access
Point, regardless of the operating system that is used on the client.
•
To use the Wireless Portable Router in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must
have compatible settings, as follows:
The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
Mode
This must match the value used on the Wireless Router. The default
SSID (ESSID)
value is Untitled
Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.
WEP
• If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must
have WEP disabled.
•
If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the
same settings as the Wireless Router.
Note:
By default, the Wireless Router will allow both 802.11b and 802.11g connections.
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Appendix A
Troubleshooting
A
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:
Solution 1:
Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
Check the following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK,
and it is powered ON.
•
Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
•
If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP
client), restart it.
•
If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP
Address within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 and thus
compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of
192.168.1.254.
Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the
Wireless Router.
In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control PanelNetwork to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.
Internet Access
Problem 1:
Solution 1:
Problem 2:
Solution 2:
When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.
A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting
steps.
• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are
correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask,
Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.
• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the
Wireless Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and
check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power
connections.)
• If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet
connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly.
Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router.
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.
• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting
Wireless Access
Problem 1:
Solution 1:
Problem 2:
Solution 2:
My PC can't locate the Wireless Portable Router.
Check the following.
• Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in
Infrastructure Mode)
•
The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Portable Router are the same.
Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example
"Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".
•
Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same setting for
WEP. The default setting for the Wireless Router is disabled, so your
wireless station should also have WEP disabled.
•
If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, your PC must have WEP
enabled, and the key must match.
•
If the Wireless Router's Wireless screen is set to Allow LAN access to
selected Wireless Stations only, then each of your Wireless stations
must have been selected, or access will be blocked.
•
To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is
possible when close to the Wireless Router.
Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor
environments.
Wireless connection speed is very slow.
The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending
on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible
connection speed, you can experiment with the following:
• Wireless Router location.
Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless Router.
•
Wireless Channel.
If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a
marked improvement.
•
Radio Interference.
Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by
switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices
should be shielded or relocated.
•
RF Shielding.
Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless
stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close
to the Wireless Router.
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Appendix B
About Wireless LANs
B
BSS
BSS
A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a
Basic Service Set (BSS).
Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate
with each other.
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.
•
In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an
Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal
is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted.
This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data that is
transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless
the receiver can decrypt it.
If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings
for each of the following:
WEP
Key
WEP Authentication
Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit
For 64 Bit encryption, the Key value must match.
For 128 Bit encryption, the Key value must match
Open System or Shared Key.
Wireless LAN Configuration
To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point
must use the same settings, as follows:
Mode
SSID (ESSID)
WEP
On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure".
(The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.)
Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point
they wish to connect to, but the SSID can not set to be null (blank).
The Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings
for WEP (Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit).
WEP Key: If WEP is enabled, the Key must be the same on the
Wireless Stations and the Access Point.
WEP Authentication: If WEP is enabled, all Wireless Stations must
use the same setting as the Access Point (either "Open System" or
"Shared Key").
Appendix B - About Wireless LANs
Regulatory Approvals
CE Standards
This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC
standards:
• EN300328-2
•
EN301489-1/-17
•
EN60950
CE Marking Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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