Hercules ROUTER 802.11G-54 Owner Manual

Hercules Router 802.11G-54

CONTENTS

Clicking on a title in this table of contents will display the corresponding section

1.

YOUR HERCULES ROUTER ............................................................................................ 4

1.1.

Recommendations...................................................................................................... 4

1.2.

Specifications.............................................................................................................. 4

1.3.

System requirements.................................................................................................. 5

1.4.

Box contents ............................................................................................................... 5

1.5.

Front face overview..................................................................................................... 5

1.6.

Connectivity overview ................................................................................................. 6

2.

INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ROUTER ..................................................................... 7

2.1.

Launching the Hercules Router Installation Assistant ................................................ 7

2.2.

Step 1: How to position your router ............................................................................ 7

2.3.

Step 2: How to connect your router ............................................................................ 8

2.3.1.

Uninstalling your modem or disabling the automatic connection to your modem ............................................................................................................ 8

2.3.2.

Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control)...................................... 10

2.3.3.

Connecting the router.................................................................................... 10

3.

WIFI MANAGER, THE VERSATILE UTILITY ................................................................. 11

3.1.

Opening the door to WiFi Manager........................................................................... 11

3.2.

Changing the WiFi Manager password..................................................................... 12

3.3.

Navigating within the WiFi Manager interface .......................................................... 13

3.4.

Sharing your Internet connection via the router........................................................ 13

3.4.1.

Selecting your Internet connection................................................................ 14

3.4.2.

Testing your Internet connection................................................................... 15

3.4.3.

Resolving any difficulties in accessing WiFi Manager or the Internet........... 15

3.5.

Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips......................................................... 19

3.5.1.

Personalizing your WiFi network................................................................... 19

3.5.2.

Securing your WiFi network using the Assistant........................................... 20

3.5.3.

Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers and devices .......................................................................................................... 22

3.5.4.

Disabling your WiFi network.......................................................................... 24

3.6.

The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet attacks.................................. 24

4.

WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE TM ! ............................................................. 25

4.1.

A few important points to bear in mind before getting started .................................. 25

4.2.

Computers running Windows Vista: Connecting to a wireless network.................... 25

4.3.

Disconnecting from a wireless network .................................................................... 29

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4.4.

Managing your favorite networks ..............................................................................30

4.5.

Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................................................................................................................31

4.5.1.

Enabling sharing............................................................................................32

4.5.2.

Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders .......................................35

4.5.3.

Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders...................................37

4.5.4.

Windows Vista: Sharing a printer..........................................................................37

4.5.5.

Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer..............................39

4.5.6.

Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network ..........................................................................................................41

4.6.

Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................................................................................................................43

4.6.1.

Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network ..........................................................................................................43

4.6.2.

Windows XP: Sharing folders........................................................................48

4.6.3.

Windows XP: Accessing shared folders.............................................................49

4.6.4.

Windows XP: Sharing a printer......................................................................49

4.6.5.

Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................51

4.6.6.

Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users) ........................................................................52

4.7.

Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................................................................................................................52

4.7.1.

Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000........................................................52

4.7.2.

Windows 2000: Sharing folders.....................................................................53

4.7.3.

Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders..............................................................53

4.7.4.

Windows 2000: Sharing a printer..........................................................................54

4.7.5.

Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................55

4.7.6.

Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network ..........................................................................................................56

4.7.7.

Windows 2000: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users) ........................................................................57

4.8.

Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................................................................................................................57

4.8.1.

Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network ..........................................................................................................57

4.8.2.

Windows Me: Sharing folders........................................................................59

4.8.3.

Windows Me: Accessing shared folders...............................................................60

4.8.4.

Windows Me: Sharing a printer .....................................................................60

4.8.5.

Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................62

4.8.6.

Windows Me: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users) ........................................................................62

4.9.

Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................................................................................................................63



4.9.1.

Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup ........................................................ 63

4.9.2.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders .................................................................. 63

4.9.3.

Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders.............................................................. 64

4.9.4.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer ................................................................ 64

4.9.5.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network.......................................................................................................... 66

4.9.6.

Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)........................................................................ 67

5.

WIFI MANAGER FOR ADVANCED USERS................................................................... 68

5.1.

Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options.................................................. 68

5.2.

Configuring your Internet firewall .............................................................................. 69

5.2.1.

Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access to a computer for certain Internet services ....................................... 69

5.2.2.

Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services ....... 71

5.2.3.

Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer.................................... 72

5.3.

A toolbox with multiple facets.................................................................................... 72

5.3.1.

Restarting the Hercules Router..................................................................... 72

5.3.2.

Restoring your original settings..................................................................... 73

5.3.3.

Updating the router’s firmware...................................................................... 73

5.4.

Other advanced options............................................................................................ 74

5.4.1.

Configuring the DHCP server........................................................................ 74

5.4.2.

Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain name server ............................ 75

5.4.3.

Controlling your Hercules Router from a remote location via the

Internet .......................................................................................................... 75

5.4.4.

Changing the Hercules Router’s password................................................... 76

5.5.

Product information................................................................................................... 76

6.

GLOSSARY...................................................................................................................... 77

7.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT .................................................................................................. 80

8.

WARRANTY..................................................................................................................... 80

9.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION ............................................. 80



1.

YOUR HERCULES ROUTER

Your Hercules Router opens up the doors of WiFi for you, allowing you to discover a new way of

communicating between several computers, sharing Internet access, peripheral devices, data and more… all without the constraints of cables.

Great care has been taken in designing your product. Both simple to operate and user-friendly, it is well suited to beginners and advanced users alike.

And now, it’s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude TM !

1.1.

Recommendations

- Never open up your Hercules Router, as you risk damaging its internal components.

- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your router away from:

- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),

- sources of heat such as radiators, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),

- direct sunlight.

- Do not cover your router.

- Unplug the router’s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. To unplug the power cable, take hold of and pull on the plug. Never pull on the cable itself.

- Disconnect the router before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners.

1.2.

Specifications

Your Hercules Wireless G Router, referred to hereafter in the manual as the Hercules Router, is equipped

with several functionalities: (1) WiFi 802.11g

wireless

router , (2) 10/100 LAN switch, and (3) Internet firewall.

WAN mode support (PPPoE, automatic DHCP, static IP)

LAN mode support

Router mode support

802.11g

wireless access point

RF specification: frequency band = 2400-24835MHz

Max. transmission power: 100mW

One internal antenna, one slewable external antenna

4 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Mbps LAN Ethernet connection

Auto MDIX support (automatic detection of crossed cabling)

Complies with the IEEE 802.3u standard

Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control in Full Duplex mode

Security functions:

WEP

/

WPA -PSK/WPA2-PSK/Mixed WPA-WPA2, filtering by

MAC address

SPI firewall

External CC power, input: 200~240V, 50/60Hz, output: 9 V CC/1 A

Green LEDs on front face

Software (firmware) update via Ethernet port


1.3.

System requirements

To access configuration settings:

Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6

64MB RAM

10/100 RJ45 Ethernet network adapter

CD-ROM drive

Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista

To access the Internet:

Active Internet line

Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher

ADSL Ethernet modem, cable modem, Internet box (Livebox, Freebox…)

1.4.

Box contents

Please verify that all of the following elements are present in your Hercules Router box:

Hercules Wireless G Router

Vertical base

CD-ROM containing Installation Assistant and user manual in pdf format

Quick Start Guide in English

Ethernet cable

Power adapter

1.5.

Front face overview


: Power LED

: WiFi LED: lights up when WiFi connection is active, flashes during data transfer

: 4 LEDs corresponding to the 4 Ethernet ports: each LED lights up when a peripheral is connected to the corresponding port, and flashes during data transfer

: Internet LED: lights up when ADSL line is active, flashes during data transfer

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1.6.

Connectivity overview

1 Power plug to connect power adapter

2 Restore factory default settings button

3 Four

Ethernet ports

allowing the Hercules Router to be connected to 4 desktop computers and/or laptop computers and/or game consoles equipped with Ethernet (RJ-45) ports and/or devices (webcam…) in order to create a network

4 RJ-45 port, allowing you to connect an ADSL modem, a cable modem or an

Internet “box” to your Hercules Router



2.

INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ROUTER

To simplify this task, Hercules proposes launching an Assistant which will verify with you, step by step, that the installation of your router is carried out correctly.

2.1.

Launching the Hercules Router Installation Assistant

The Assistant, available on the CD-ROM included with the router, will guide you through the different steps of the installation procedure. To help you with the installation, each of the steps is described below.

- Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

The Installation Assistant appears automatically.

If the installation menu does not launch automatically:

- Double-click My Computer.

- Double-click .

- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.

2.2.

Step 1: How to position your router

Remove the router and the power adapter from the box..

To help you select the best spot to position your Hercules Router, we are pleased to offer you the following tips, which you may adapt according to your environment (the number of rooms, computers, floors in your home, the presence of any obstacles, the locations of power and telephone plugs…).

Position the router near your modem (ADSL, cable or Internet “box”) and a power outlet.



Try to place your router in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi devices.

Keep a minimum distance of 2m between the router and any computers and WiFi devices.

If you have several computers or WiFi devices on different floors in your home (on the ground floor and the second floor, for example), you should ideally try to place your Hercules Router on the ground floor.

Your router’s WiFi performance may be greatly affected by certain obstacles, such as the presence of paper (a bookcase), metal, water (an aquarium) or a wall made of reinforced concrete between the Hercules Router and any WiFi adapters.

For better stability, attach the included base to the bottom of the router, as shown below.

The antenna must always be positioned vertically.

2.3.

Step 2: How to connect your router

2.3.1.

Uninstalling your modem or disabling the automatic connection to your modem

If you already have an Internet “box” or an Ethernet modem connected to your computer, we recommend that you uninstall it or disable the automatic connection to this modem. The objective of this procedure is to establish the Internet connection via the local area TCP/IP network created by the Hercules router, and no longer directly via your old ADSL modem.

This procedure only applies if you connect to the Internet via an Ethernet modem. If you have a

USB modem, you cannot connect the USB modem to your Hercules router and create a local area WiFi network.

You choose to uninstall the modem’s drivers:

- Switch off your modem and then disconnect it from your computer’s Ethernet port.



- Uninstall the software furnished by your service provider, as well as the modem’s drivers. For more information, please refer to your modem’s user manual.

- Now connect your modem to the Internet port on your Hercules router.

You choose to disable the automatic connection to the modem:

In order to avoid software conflicts, please follow the procedure outlined below:

- Launch your Internet Explorer browser.

- Click Tools/Internet Options..

- Select the Connections tab.

The Internet Options window appears.

Scenario 1: your ISP appears in the Internet

Options window.

- Disable the automatic connection to your modem by selecting the Never dial a connection option.

- Click OK.

Scenario 2: your ISP does not appear in the

Internet Options window.

The automatic connection is managed directly by the software furnished by your ISP.

- Refer to the user manual for your ADSL modem or for the software furnished by your ISP for details on how to disable the automatic connection and/or for the Internet connection to be established via a local area network (TCP/IP).

Reminder: it is the Hercules Router that will create a local area network through which the computers will access the Internet.

You can also find information on our website (FAQs etc.): www.hercules.com

.



2.3.2.

Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control)

If you have enabled the Content Advisor in your Internet browser in order to control access to certain sites which may include contents of a violent or otherwise undesirable nature, you will not be able to immediately connect to WiFi Manager.

After launching QuickAccess, the Content Advisor will ask you for authorization to view the site http://192.168.2.1

. This site corresponds to the WiFi Manager interface on your router. To access the site, simply give your authorization to Always allow this Web site to be viewed. Once you have done so, the router’s address will be stored in your Internet browser and you will then be able to access WiFi

Manager directly.

2.3.3.

Connecting the router

1. Connect your modem to port 4 on your Hercules router using an RJ-45 cable and switch on the modem.

2. Connect the Hercules Router’s power cable to the power plug 1 and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet.

The power LED lights up and the initialization sequence begins. Initialization may take a few seconds, during which time the WAN and Internet LEDs will light up or flash in succession.

Initialization is complete once the power, Internet stay lit.

(if your Internet line is active) and WiFi LEDs

3. You may now connect the included Ethernet cable (gray cable 3 ) to one of your Hercules Router’s 4

Ethernet ports and the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your computer’s network adapter.

The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up.

4. The Assistant prompts you to install “Hercules QuickAccess”, a utility for quick connection to the WiFi

Manager

application.

If you do not wish to install this utility, you will only be able to access your router by manually entering its address (please see chapter 3.1. Opening the door to WiFi Manager).



3.

WIFI MANAGER, THE VERSATILE UTILITY

With WiFi Manager, nothing could be easier than connecting your high-speed Internet modem to the Hercules

Router and thereby sharing your Internet access with all of the computers in your home or small business, or simply creating a wireless network.

WiFi Manager is the interface which allows you to communicate with your Hercules Router and configure your wireless network or Internet firewall.

3.1.

Opening the door to WiFi Manager

The Installation Assistant you have launched from the CD-ROM has installed a connection utility on your

Desktop, called “Hercules QuickAccess”. This utility will bring you straight to the door (locked with a key, for the moment) to WiFi Manager.

- To access the door to enter WiFi Manager, simply double-click the Hercules

QuickAccess icon on your Desktop.

The connection window to the router appears.



Or, if you have chosen not to install the QuickAccess icon:

- Open up the browser of your choice (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape Navigator) and enter the address http://192.168.2.1.

You are now at the door to enter WiFi Manager, which you must open using a password.

- To open the door, enter the default password or enter your own password if you have already defined one

(for information on how to define your own password, please refer to chapter 3.2. Changing the WiFi

Manager password ).

- Click Connection.

The password ensures that you are the only one who can access your WiFi Manager, and therefore your Hercules Router’s settings. For this reason, it is important that you change the password when using

WiFi Manager for the first time (see below).

3.2.

Changing the WiFi Manager password

When opening the door to WiFi Manager for the first time, we recommend that you change the default password, password, directly via the Connection to router window.

- Click the Change the password now button.

- Enter the old password (password, if you are doing this for the first time), the new password, which you will select, and then confirm the new password.

- Click Confirm and Connect to store your new password and connect.



The door to WiFi Manager opens to the Home page depicted below. You can now explore all of your

Hercules Router’s functionalities.

3.3.

Navigating within the WiFi Manager interface

The

WiFi Manager

interface has been designed to simplify navigation through the different menus.

Nevertheless, should you ever feel a bit lost, you can always click the Home page button at any time to return to the Home page, the starting point for all of your Hercules Router’s functionalities.

3.4.

Sharing your Internet connection via the router

You can easily associate your Hercules router with your modem, thereby allowing you to use your Internet connection with your other computers and/or game consoles.

Once your router’s initialization is complete, your WiFi connection and your firewall are enabled. However, you must still select your Internet connection type (via Ethernet modem, box or other) and enter the requested information. To do so, all you need is all the information provided by your ISP, generally found in your confirmation of membership email or letter (username (or login), connection password…).



3.4.1.

Selecting your Internet connection

With WiFi Manager, you don’t have to be a computer expert share your Internet connection via WiFi using your router. Simply gather together the information sent to you by your Internet service provider.

On the Home page, click Your Internet

connection (WAN).

- Select the Internet connection mode: ADSL

Ethernet Modem or Internet “Box”, Cable Modem

or Router.

If you have selected mode 1) ADSL Ethernet

Modem)

- In the Your Internet connection (WAN) page, enter your Connection Username (Login) and your

Connection Password in the corresponding fields.

This information is found in your confirmation of

membership email or letter sent to you by your ISP.

- If you wish, you can Always stay connected, which ensures that your Internet connection is always active.

If you have selected mode 2) Internet “Box”,

Cable Modem or Router

- In the Your Internet connection (WAN) page,the settings are assigned automatically.

- You can still select Static IP assignment if you have subscribed to an Internet line with a fixed IP address.

This information is found in your confirmation of

membership email or letter sent to you by your ISP.

Once you have selected your connection mode, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save your settings.



3.4.2.

Testing your Internet connection

Once you’ve chosen your Internet connection mode for your Hercules Router, you can carry out a first test of your connection and verify that you have access to the Internet.

During this test, leave the Ethernet cable connected to your Hercules router.

- Launch an Internet browser (Internet Explorer,

Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox) on your computer.

- Enter the address www.hercules.com

.

The Hercules website’s home page should be displayed.

If your Internet connection is working properly:

It is now time for you to learn how to master your WiFi network (please refer to chapter 3.5. Mastering your

WiFi network at your fingertips).

Do not disconnect your Ethernet cable just yet; since your WiFi network has not yet been created, you will still need the cable to communicate with your router.

3.4.3.

Resolving any difficulties in accessing WiFi Manager or the

Internet

If you have not managed to connect to the WiFi Manager interface or to the Internet, your computer’s settings may not be properly configured. The instructions below will help you to resolve this problem.

Note: the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP or Vista (meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display).

Windows XP or Vista

1. Click Start/Control Panel. Double-click Network

Connections.

2. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet section, right-click the icon corresponding to your network adapter (or network bridge, if you have created one) and select Properties.

3. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection

Properties window, scroll through the list and highlight

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).



Windows 2000

4. Click Properties, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.

5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the Control

Panel.

The Hercules Router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.

An

IP address

is a unique address assigned by the router to the computer. Each computer has its own identity, via its IP address, allowing it to be identified within the network.

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Doubleclick Network and Dial-Up Connections.

2. Right-click the appropriate connection and select Properties.

3. In the General tab, highlight Internet Protocol

(TCP/IP).


Windows 98 SE/Me


4. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP

address automatically and Obtain DNS

server address automatically.

5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the

Control Panel.

The router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.

An

IP address is a unique address assigned by

the router to the computer. Each computer has its own identity, via its IP address, allowing it to be identified within the network.

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Doubleclick Network.

2. In the Configuration tab of the Network window, highlight the name of your network adapter.



3. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP

address automatically in the IP Address tab.

4. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the

Control Panel.

The router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer.

An

IP address

is a unique address assigned by the router to the computer. Each computer has its own identity, via its IP address, allowing it to be identified within the network.



3.5.

Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips

In this chapter, you will learn how to personalize your WiFi network and secure it against unwelcome intrusion attempts.

Configuration of your network is carried out via the Ethernet cable connecting your router to your computer. Once you have finished, you can disconnect this cable and explore all the subtleties of WiFi, described in chapter 4. Welcome to the Wireless Attitude TM !

3.5.1.

Personalizing your WiFi network

When the wireless access point (your Hercules Router’s WiFi function) is enabled, WiFi Manager displays the name of your network and the Radio Frequency (RF) channel used. These settings may be modified, under certain conditions.

Should you decide to modify certain settings, we recommend that you take care to follow the recommendations below.

To personalize your WiFi network:

- On the Home page, select Your WiFi connection

parameters.

The name of your network and the RF channel used are displayed.

- Before personalizing your WiFi network, verify that the WiFi network enabled box is ticked.

- If you wish, you may personalize The name of

your network, or SSID (Hercules, by default).

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique name shared by the WiFi adapters and the access point in a wireless network. Make sure that you

do not lose or forget this name, as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices.

- If necessary, change the Radio Frequency (RF)

channel used by the local area WiFi network to communicate (from 1 to 13).

Change this setting only if another transmitter is using the same channel, which may result in a drop

in your router’s WiFi performance.

- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your settings.

The access point restarts. All computers or devices connected via WiFi are disconnected. The ADSL connection, however, remains active.



3.5.2.

Securing your WiFi network using the Assistant

Creating a WiFi network is very useful if you have several wireless computers or devices, but how can you avoid having someone on the outside connect to your network without permission or intercept your unencrypted data exchanges? Thanks to the WiFi Security Assistant, you can define your own security choices step by step. To help you select the best level of security for your network, we invite you to consult the table below, which sums up the 5 types of security supported by WiFi Manager.

Type

WEAK (

WEP

64

)

MEDIUM

( WEP 128 )

Type

HIGH (

WPA-

PSK

)

Level of security

The lowest level of security, whereby single encryption is carried out on exchanged data. Each wireless client in the network must use the same key to decode the transmission.

Key used Authentication

64-bit (10 character) key in hexadecimal format.

A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F (example:

A123BCD45E for a 64-bit key).

Open (no authentication),

Shared (authentication method via shared key) or

Auto (authentication when requested by the device).

Level of security identical to that of

WEP 64. Only the key length is different.

128-bit (26 character) key in hexadecimal format.

A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F.

Open (no authentication),

Shared (authentication method via shared key) or

Auto (authentication when requested by the device).

Level of security Key used

Latest-generation heightened level of security, specially designed for environments such as a small office or the home, based on a pre-shared key.

Password with a minimum of

8 alphanumeric

characters.

An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9), or to a letter

(a-z or A-Z).

TKIP

Encryption type

VERY HIGH

(WPA2)

Latest-generation very high level of security, specially designed for environments such as a small office or the home, based on a pre-shared key.


8 alphanumeric

characters.


(a-z or A-Z).

AES

WPA or WPA2 Level of security selected by the router according to the maximum security level supported by devices on the network.


8 alphanumeric

characters.


(a-z or A-Z).

TKIP or AES



You must not select a level of security in WiFi Manager more advanced than that supported by your computers or other WiFi devices. For example, if your computers or other WiFi devices only support the

WEAK (

WEP 64 ) or MEDIUM ( WEP 128

) levels, you should not select the

HIGH ( WPA-PSK )

or VERY HIGH (WPA2) levels.

1. Before enabling security for your WiFi network, verify that the WiFi network enabled box is ticked.

2. To open the Assistant, enable WiFi security by ticking the YES box in the Your WiFi

connection parameters window, then click the Assistant button located in the lower lefthand corner of the window.

3. Read the text explaining the concept of

security.

4. Select your level of security: WEAK

(WEP 64), MEDIUM (WEP 128), HIGH (WPA-

PSK), VERY HIGH (WPA2) or WPA or WPA2 according to the explanations provided by the text.

5. Click Next.

If you have selected “WEAK (WEP 64)” or “MEDIUM (WEP 128)” security:

6. Read the text explaining the concept of

authentication.

7. Select the authentication type: Auto

(authentication carried out when requested by the device), Open (no authentication) or Shared (authentication via shared key).

We recommend that you keep the default authentication type.

8. Click Next.



9. Enter a WEP security key according to the level of security you have selected:

10 hexadecimal characters for a 64-bit

WEP key, 26 hexadecimal characters for a 128-bit WEP key.

A hexadecimal character is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F (example:

A123BCD45E for a 64-bit key).

10. Click Finish to validate these settings.

11. Click Apply and Save to apply and save these settings.

If you have selected “HIGH (WPA-PSK)”, “VERY HIGH (WPA2)” or “ WPA or

WPA2” security:

6. Read the text explaining the concept of a

WPA-PSK and WPA2 key.

7. Enter the password of your choice

(minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters).

An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number (0-9), or to a letter (a-z or

A-Z).

8. Click Finish.

9. Click Apply and Save to apply and save these settings.

If you have mastered the concept of WiFi security, you can use the (less user-friendly) method of directly entering your security parameters. In this case, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button, or else your choices will not be applied or saved.

3.5.3.

Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers and devices

Filtering by MAC address

is a complement to your security parameters, allowing you to select the wireless computers and devices authorized to connect to your local area WiFi network.

A MAC address is a unique address created by the builder of the network device (WiFi or Ethernet), serving to identify this element within a network.

Before enabling filtering, we recommend that you connect via WiFi all computers you wish to authorize.



To enable filtering by MAC address:

- Before you can enable filtering by MAC address, verify that your WiFi network is also enabled.

To add a computer or a WiFi device (webcam, game console or other) to the list:

- Click the ADD button.

The Add MAC Filtering Assistant is launched. A text explaining the concept of filtering by MAC address is displayed.

- Click Next.

If you are using this function for the first time:

The list of all WiFi computers or devices currently connected to your network is displayed in the first table.

- Tick the Select box next to the names of the connected computers and devices that you wish to authorize.

- If a computer is not connected, you can add it manually in the second table.

- Click Finish.

The list of all WiFi computers and devices authorized to connect to your network is displayed

in the table.


If you have already created a filtering list:

Any new computer or device must be added manually.

Manually enter its MAC address (in

AAAAAAAAAAAA format, without separators).

- Click Finish.

This address has been added to the list of WiFi computers and devices authorized to connect.




Once you have enabled the filtering by MAC address function, only the computers and devices appearing in this list will be authorized to connect to your Hercules Router.

If friends come to visit with their own WiFi computer or device, or if you wish to connect new WiFi devices, don’t forget to add their MAC address to the filtering list, or else they will never be able to connect.

To remove a computer or a WiFi device (webcam, game console or other) from the list:

- In the Remove column, click the next to the computers or devices you wish to remove from the filtering list.

- Click Apply and Save.

3.5.4.

Disabling your WiFi network

If you wish to use your Hercules router as a wired router only (that is to say, connected to the computer via the

Ethernet port and not by WiFi), simply un-tick the WiFi network enabled box. The WiFi LED router switches off. on the

3.6.

The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet attacks

Like a secure fortress, your network is protected by a drawbridge and ramparts that are impossible to scale.

On top of this, all of your defenses are in a state of alert to repel any intrusion attempts. It is possible, however, to lower these defenses from time to time, in order to authorize your computers to access specific

Internet services (P2P, web/FTP servers, IP or WiFi camera…), to simply limit access on a specific computer or device to certain Internet services, or to redirect all Internet requests to a computer designated for this purpose. For more information, please refer to chapters 5.2.1 Opening doors in your firewall to put your

camera online or authorize access to a computer for certain Internet services, 5.2.2. Limiting access of

one of your network computers to Internet services and 5.2.3. Redirecting Internet requests to a

specific computer.



If your computer is equipped with a software firewall (Norton Personal Firewall, Windows Service

Pack 2 Firewall, McAfee Personal Firewall…), disable it when you connect to the router, as your router’s firewall is sufficiently strong on its own, or adopt the same configuration settings as those established for your router in order to avoid any possible conflicts. If you go somewhere else with your computer, however, or have to connect to other networks, you can re-enable your software firewall.

Be careful not to confuse a firewall with an antivirus program!

An antivirus program analyzes the contents of your computer, your emails, files you have downloaded from the Internet, etc., and detects, blocks and/or removes any viruses, worms and Trojans in order to ensure that your computer functions properly.

Your firewall hides your computer on the network, monitors the Internet data arriving at your computer and blocks intrusion attempts to stop computer hackers from stealing your personal information.

4.

WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE

TM

!

Now that you have mastered the main functionalities of WiFi Manager, it is time to move on to a few practical applications. In the following chapters, we will show you how wireless computing is closely linked to userfriendliness and ease of use. Sharing your folders, your printer, or letting friends use your ADSL connection for online gaming are some examples of the things we will help you to do. Enter the world of wireless and join in the Wireless Attitude TM !

4.1.

A few important points to bear in mind before getting started

We advise you to follow the instructions provided hereinafter for each of your computers:

- The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the various operating systems discussed.

Please ensure that you refer to the chapters corresponding to your operating system.

- These procedures also apply to the computers or devices directly connected to your router via an Ethernet cable.

- To share an Internet connection, your Hercules Router and your modem (ADSL Ethernet, cable or Internet

“box”) must be connected and switched on and your Internet line must be active.

Reminder: the WiFi network you have just finished setting up is an Infrastructure

type network (as opposed to

Ad hoc

mode), as it is composed of an

access point

and one or more computers.

4.2.

Computers running Windows wireless network

Note: The procedure described hereafter is deliberately intuitive and non-exhaustive. If you have mastered

Windows Vista, you will note that there are other ways to achieve the same results. You will find our procedure set out in the pages that follow, although you are free to choose your own preferred method.

Once your computer is switched on, your WiFi adapter automatically detects the wireless networks available and displays them in a specific window.



Some manufacturers of WiFi adapters supply their own connection software (example: Hercules WiFi Station bundled with Hercules WiFi adapters). We recommend that you refer to their user manual for help on establishing your connection.

To view the detected wireless networks:

- In the Windows Vista taskbar, click the network icon, which includes both wireless and wired networks.

The message Wireless networks are available is displayed once your WiFi adapter has detected wireless networks.

- Click this message to display the list of networks. The Connect to a network window appears.

- Browse through the list and select your wireless network (here, the Hercules network, highlighted in blue).

You will note that this network is unsecured. You will therefore not be asked to provide a key.



Note: If you select a security-enabled network, you must enter the key in the window. To do so, you must know the key defined when setting up your wireless network.

- Click the Connect button.

Wait a few moments. Once the connection to the

Hercules network has been established, you can save this network in your favorites by ticking the

Save this network box and Start this connection

automatically, if you wish. In that case, your computer will always attempt to connect to this

network at the start of each new session.

- Select your network location: Home, Work, Public location.

For our purposes, we will consider that you will be using your network at home, which will allow you as well as other network users to view the computers present on the network (the “See and be seen” principle, indispensable to be able to share folders, a printer and an ADSL connection).



Note: If you prefer to connect to a public hotspot, while you are in a railway station, for example, please refer to the explanations provided by Windows Vista.

Windows Vista may not prompt you to select your network location at this point and select a public location for you by default (this will typically be the case if you are already connected to a network). To select another location, you must click the Customize link located opposite the name of your network in the Hercules (public network) zone of the Network and Sharing Center.

Windows Vista prompts you to confirm your connection choice.

- Click I confirm the connection request, then Continue.

- Click Close.

- In the taskbar, click the network connection icon to verify that you are connected to the Hercules network

(the message Currently connected to: Hercules should be displayed).

- Click the Hercules network to access its properties.

The Network and Sharing Center appears. In the top part of the window, you will see that your computer called PC-WIFI is connected to the Hercules network, which is itself connected to the Internet.



By default, your computer is part of a private network (as opposed to a public network). For information on the differences between private and public networks, please refer to the Computers running

Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection section.

4.3.

Disconnecting from a wireless network

Once you are connected to a network, you can disconnect via the Network and Sharing Center, for example.

Via the Network and Sharing Center:

- Click the Disconnect link.



Windows Vista disconnects your network.

4.4.

Managing your favorite networks

A favorite is a group of settings for connecting to a known Infrastructure or Ad hoc network (your own, a neighbor’s, a friend’s). The Windows Vista Network and Sharing Center allows you to save the settings for a network, or add or remove favorites.

To display your favorite networks, or add or remove a network, click the Manage wireless networks link in the Tasks zone.



For example, to remove the Hercules network to which you have just connected, select it in the list (it is then highlighted in blue), then click the Remove button.

To add a network, click the Add button. Windows Vista launches the manual connection to a wireless network assistant. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Finally, you can change the connection priority by clicking the Move down or Move up buttons.

4.5.

Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an

ADSL connection between computers

running Windows Vista, it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same workgroup

. However, if you wish to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating system, make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers. For information on how to create a workgroup, please refer to the manual of your Hercules product.

Note: The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in

Windows Vista (that is to say, the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display).

You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the

discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer.



4.5.1.

Enabling sharing

Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center.

Note: To open the Network and Sharing Center, click the network icon in the Windows taskbar, then the

Network and Sharing Center link.

Enabling file sharing

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing.

- Select the Turn on file sharing radio button.



- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling public folder sharing

Note: A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Public folder

sharing.

- Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button (they will only be able to consult files) or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change, and

create files (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing, making changes and additions or other actions).


Enabling printer sharing

Note: To enable printer sharing, you must first have installed a printer.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite Printer sharing.

- Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button.




Enabling media file sharing

Note: This option allows you to enable sharing of your music, videos and images.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the

- Click Change…

button located opposite Media sharing.

- In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box.




- In the following window, you can define the different settings, such as: authorize or refuse groups of users, set parental controls, select media types to be shared, and so on.

- When you’re done, click Apply, then OK.

4.5.2.

Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders

Reminder: In Windows Vista, there are two types of folders: personal or local folders and public folders.

A personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer, whereas a public folder is a folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network. In essence, a public folder is shared, and therefore available to everyone for viewing (minimum authorization level). For sharing personal folders (your folder of your own images, for example), you must select the users who will be able to access their contents and set the authorization level, as indicated in the following procedure.



1. Select the folder that you wish to share, without opening it. Here, your Pictures folder.

2. Right-click the folder. Select Share.

3. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add.

Note: You can provide access to all users with no restrictions (Everyone option) or select specific users previously created on your PC. You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user… in the dropdown list.



4. Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user: Reader (authorization to view only), Contributor (authorization to view, add and delete) or Co-owner (authorization to view, modify, add and delete).

5. Click Share. Be sure to note the path indicated, which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer. For example: \\PC-WIFI\Users\My documents\Shared Pictures

Folders .

6. Click Done.

The folder is now shared. You can now display all shared folders and files on the computer or the shared files on the network by clicking the links in the Network and Sharing Center.

4.5.3.

Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders

1. In the file explorer, accessible via

Start/Computer, double-click

Network.

You access the list of the computers on the same network. Use the path indicated by Windows when setting up sharing (for example

Pictures Folders ).

: \\PC-

WIFI\Users\My documents\Shared

2. Double-click the computer sharing the folders you wish to access.

3. If a password has been defined, enter your user name and your

password.

All shared folders appear. Depending on your authorization level, you can display, modify, add and/or delete shared folders and files.

4.5.4.

Windows Vista: Sharing a printer

You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home equipped with a

WiFi adapter.

To access a printer on the network, sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network and

Sharing Center (please refer to chapter 4.5.1 Enabling sharing). The printer must then be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is installed.

On the computer connected to the printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel.

2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link.




The list of installed printers is displayed.

3. Right-click the printer and select the Sharing… option.


4. In the Printer Properties window, click the

Change sharing options button.

5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click

Continue.

6. Tick the Share this printer box.

7. Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name.

8. Click Apply, then OK.

4.5.5.

Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer

On the computers that will use the shared printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel.

2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link.



3. Click the Add a printer button.

The Add a printer assistant appears.

4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth

printer.



5. Windows searches for the shared printers on your network. Select the shared printer.

6. Click Next.

7. if required, accept installation of the printer’s drivers when you are being prompted by

Windows.

8. Validate the name of your printer, then click Next.

9. Click Finish to close the assistant.

4.5.6.

Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an

Infrastructure type network

Reminder: If you have a Livebox, a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more

computers, your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default. In this mode, the WiFi adapters are connected to your access point , which might be your Livebox, your Hercules Modem Router or your Hercules

Router connected to a modem. Infrastructure mode

is ideal for exchanging data, playing online, and also for sharing an Internet connection and/or printer among several computers. Follow the instructions below to finally free yourself from the cable that connects you to your modem… without cutting the links to your ADSL connection. Viva the Wireless Attitude!

Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:

1. Connect to your wireless network (Hercules or

Livebox_AAAA, for example).

2. Access the Network and Sharing Center. To do so, click the network icon on the Windows taskbar, then click the Network and Sharing

Center link.

3. Click the View status link.



4. In the Wireless Network Connection Status window, click Properties.

5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click

Continue.

6. In the Wireless Network Connection Properties tab, select Internet Protocol version 4

(TCP/IPv4).

7. Click Properties.



8. In the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.

9. Click OK to validate.

10. Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6

(TCP/IPv6).

To access the Internet, simply launch your Internet

browser.

4.6.

Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

A simple solution for sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL

connection in Windows XP is to use the Network

Setup Wizard. This Wizard will help you create a real home network.

Note: the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP (meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display).

4.6.1.

Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an

Infrastructure network

Proceed as follows for each computer:

1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/

Communications/ Network Setup Wizard.

The Network Setup Wizard is launched.

2. Click Next twice.



The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found disconnected network hardware.

3. If your Hercules Wireless Adapter wireless network connection is not displayed in the list, tick the Ignore disconnected network

hardware box, then click Next. Otherwise, exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your router (if you use a Hercules

Wireless G PCI, USB or PCMCIA adapter, please refer to the “The WiFi Station utility” chapter of your User Manual).

The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found a shared Internet connection on the

computer.

4. Select No, let me choose another way to

connect to the Internet, then click Next.

5. In the Select a connection method window, select the Other option.

In the following window, select This computer connects to the Internet directly

or through a network hub, then click Next.



7. If the window opposite appears, select the

Hercules Wireless G wireless network connection, then click Next.

8. When this warning screen appears, ignore it by clicking Next.

If you are using the Hercules router, your computers are already protected by the integrated firewall.

9. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices), the window opposite appears. In this case, let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections.

10. Click Next.



11. Enter the computer name and a description, if required.

Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize on your network (my-computer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).

12. Click Next.

13. Enter the

workgroup name (HOME, OFFICE

or HERCULES, for example) and a description, if required.

The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a network.

14. Click Next.

15. Verify the configuration settings you have entered in the window that appears, then click

Next.

The Wizard configures the computer for the home network. This may take a few minutes.

16. Before completing the procedure, you may select the Create a Network Setup Disk option. This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP.

This operation is carried out automatically, once you have selected a medium for saving the

Wizard.



17. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

Once the procedure is finished, Windows XP may prompt you to restart your computer.

The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP. For all other questions related to sharing folders, a printer or an Internet connection, or on using Windows, please refer to the

Windows online help utility.



4.6.2.

Windows XP: Sharing folders

After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard, you can now share data located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access.

1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.

2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing and Security.

3. In the Network sharing and security section of the

Sharing tab, tick the Share this folder on the network box.

4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems).

You can also tick the Allow network users to change my

files box. In this case, the user will be able to read files and save any changes. If this box is not ticked, the shared files can only be read, and not changed.

The [Shared folder name] Properties window is divided into two sections. Local sharing and

security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC. The files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder. Network sharing and security, however, allows for the sharing of files among more than one computer.

5. Click Apply to validate your choices, then click OK to close the window.

An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that the folder is now shared.

You can only share the contents of a folder, and not an individual file. We therefore recommend that you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be shared.



4.6.3.

Windows XP: Accessing shared folders

To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup. In Windows XP, the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup

Wizard.

1. Click Start/My Computer.

2. Click My Network Places, then click View workgroup

computers.

You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup.

3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access.

All shared folders appear.

4.6.4.

Windows XP: Sharing a printer

It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter.

To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed.


1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/

Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing.

3. In the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer radio button and enter a name for your printer.

Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize (my-printer or home laser printer, for example). If one of your computers is running

Windows 98 SE, we recommend that the sharing name not exceed 12 characters (without spaces) in order to ensure its

compatibility with this operating system.





1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/

Printers and Faxes. In the Printer Tasks section, select

Add a printer.

2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.

3. Select the A network printer, or a printer attached to

another computer option, then click Next.

4. In the window that appears, click Next to launch the search for shared printers.

5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected to the printer.

6. Select the shared printer, then click Next.

7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer, then click Next.


You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please refer to your printer’s manual.



4.6.5.

Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name

It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced users only). To do so, proceed as follows:

1. Click Start/Control Panel/Performance and

Maintenance/System.

2. In the System Properties window, select the Computer

Name tab.

3. Click the Change… button.

4. In the Computer Name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the

workgroup (my-computer, wifi-

computer or julie, for example).

5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group

(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).


6. A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer.

7. Repeat this procedure for each computer.



4.6.6.

Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s

WiFi connection (advanced users)

You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons: to temporarily avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.

- Click Start/Connections/Show All Connections.

Verify that your Hercules Wireless G wireless network connection is listed.

- If its status is Disabled, right-click your Wireless Network

Connection and select Enable.

- If its status is Enabled, right-click your Wireless Network

Connection and select Disable.

4.7.

Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 2000, it is

preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup

.

4.7.1.

Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000

1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click System.

2. In the System Properties window, select the Network

Identification tab.

3. Click the Properties button.



4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the

workgroup (my-computer, wifi-





6. Click OK. A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer.

7. Click OK once more.

4.7.2.

Windows 2000: Sharing folders


2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing.

3. In the Sharing tab, select Share this folder.

4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems).

You can also limit access to the folder by selecting a limited number of users and the type of access by clicking the

Permissions button.


4.7.3.

Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders

1. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer.

2. Double-click My Network Places, Entire Network, then

Microsoft Windows Network.

3. Double-click your workgroup.

You access the list of the computers in your workgroup.





4.7.4.

Windows 2000: Sharing a printer




1. Click Start/Settings/Printers.

2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing….

3. In the Sharing tab, select the Shared as: radio button and enter a name for your printer.

Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize (my-printer or home laser printer, for example). If one of your computers is running

Windows 98 SE, we recommend that the sharing name not exceed 12 characters (without spaces) in order to ensure its

compatibility with this operating system.



1. Click Start/Settings/Printers. Double-click the Add

Printer icon.


3. Select the Network printer option, then click Next.

4. Click Next to locate the shared printer.


6. Select the shared printer, then click Next.




8. Click Finish to close the Wizard.


4.7.5.

Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name


1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click

System.

2. In the System Properties window, select the

Network Identification tab.

3. Click the Properties button.

4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized

in the list of computers for the workgroup

(mycomputer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).








4.7.6.

Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an



1. Click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-up Connections.

2. Select the connection to the local area network corresponding to your Hercules Wireless G device.

3. Right-click the connection and select Properties.

4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select

Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).


6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain

DNS server address automatically.

7. Click OK to close the windows.

Windows may prompt you to restart your computer.

To access the Internet, you can now simply launch your

Internet browser.



4.7.7.

Windows adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)


To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows 2000:

- Access the Device Manager.

- Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters.

- Right-click your adapter and select Properties.

- To enable your adapter, select Enable. To disable it, select the Disable option.

For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 2000, please refer to the

Windows online help utility.

4.8.

Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

A simple solution for sharing folders, a printer or an

ADSL

connection in Windows Me is to use the Home

Networking Wizard. This Wizard will help you create a real home network.

4.8.1.

Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an


1. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/

Home Networking Wizard.

The Wizard is launched.

2. Click Next.

If you have already used this Wizard on this computer, the Setup Options panel appears. Select I want

to edit my Home Networking settings on this computer, then click Next.

3. In the Internet Connection window, select the A direct

connection to my ISP using the following device: option.

4. Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the dropdown list, then click Next.




5. If the Internet Connection Sharing window appears, select No, I do not want to share my Internet

connection.

6. Click Next.

7. Enter the computer name.

Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize in the list of workgroup computers (my-computer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).

8. Select the Use this workgroup name option and enter the

workgroup

name (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).


9. Click Next.

10. If you wish, you can enable sharing for the My

Documents folder by ticking the My Documents folder

and folders in it box. In this case, the Wizard will prompt you to enter a password.

11. If you wish, you can enable sharing of your printer by selecting it in the list.

12. Click Next.

13. Before completing the procedure, you may copy this

Wizard onto a setup disk so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than

Windows Me. In this case, select the Yes, create a

Home Networking Setup disk option.

This operation is carried out automatically, once you have

selected a medium for saving the Wizard.



Once the procedure is finished, Windows Me prompts you to restart your computer. Once your computer has restarted, a message invites you to configure your other computers.

4.8.2.

Windows Me: Sharing folders

After having configured all of your computers using the Home Networking Wizard, you can now share data located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access.



3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As.

4. On the Share Name line, enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum).

You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password.

If the Sharing tab does not appear, you must enable file sharing.


Network.

2. In the Network window, click the File and Print

Sharing… button.

3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to

my files box.

Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CD-

ROM.



4.8.3.

Windows Me: Accessing shared folders

To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup. In Windows Me, the workgroup name has been defined using the Home Networking

Wizard.

1. Click Start/Programs/Windows Explorer.

2. Double-click Network Neighborhood and expand it.




4.8.4.

Windows Me: Sharing a printer






3. In the Sharing tab, select the Shared As radio button and enter a name for your printer.

Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize (printer or wifi printer,

for example).






Network.

2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing… button.

3. Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to my

printer(s) box.




Printer icon.



4. Click Browse… to locate the shared printer.


6. Select the shared printer, then click OK.

7. Click Next.






4.8.5.

Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name



Network.

2. Select the Identification tab.

3. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the

workgroup (my-

computer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).






4.8.6.

Windows adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)


To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows Me:





For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows Me, please refer to the




4.9.

Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an

ADSL connection in Windows 98 SE, it is

preferable that the computers belong to the same

workgroup

.

4.9.1.

Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup


Network.

2. Select the Identification tab.

3. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of

computers for the workgroup (my-computer, wifi-





5. Click OK. Windows prompts you to restart your computer.


Note: to modify the name of a workgroup, follow the same procedure.

4.9.2.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders



3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As.

4. On the Share Name line, enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum).

You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password.

If the sharing tab does not appear, you must enable file sharing.




Network.



3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to

my files box, then click OK.

4. Click OK to close the window.

Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CD-

ROM and restart the computer.

4.9.3.

Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders

1. Click Start/Programs/Windows Explorer.

2. Double-click Network Neighborhood and expand it.




4.9.4.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer








3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As and enter a name for your printer.

Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize (printer or wifi

printer, for example).




Network.



3. Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to

my printer(s) box.

Windows prompts you to restart your computer.



Printer icon.



4. Click Browse… to locate the shared printer.




6. Select the shared printer, then click OK.

7. Click Next.




4.9.5.

Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an




Network.

2. In the Configuration tab of the Network window, select the TCP/IP -> Hercules Wireless G component.




4. In the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address

automatically.

5. In the Gateway tab, if there are gateways installed, select them and click Remove.

6. Click OK to close the windows.


To access the Internet, you can now simply launch your

Internet browser.

4.9.6.

Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)


To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows 98 SE:





For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 98 SE, please refer to the




5.

WIFI MANAGER FOR ADVANCED USERS

WiFi Manager has been designed to respond to the needs of the widest cross-section of the public. Thus, after having explained the most useful functionalities in the previous chapters, we dedicate this chapter to users who wish to take advantage of the subtleties of WiFi, and explore their router’s more advanced functionalities. But be careful! Modifying certain settings may have a negative impact on the proper functioning of your network, and therefore on your router. You should bear in mind, however, that nothing is irreversible, and that you can always return to the original configuration or reload a personalized configuration.

5.1.

Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options

This window contains the settings which affect the functioning of your Hercules Router. If you do not know their functions, we recommend that you keep the default settings.

- In the Your WiFi connection parameters window, click the Advanced WiFi options button located in the lower left-hand corner of the window.

- If you do not want the network to broadcast its name, tick the Hide your network name (SSID) box.

The SSID is hidden, and the network name is not displayed during detection by a WiFi client (the

Network name (SSID) field is blank in Hercules WiFi

Station, for example).

Make sure that you do not lose or forget this name, as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices.

- Select the WiFi mode to be used by your router:

Mixed, B only or G only.

If you select B only, 802.11 G devices will not be able to connect.

If you select G only, 802.11 B devices will not be able to connect.

If you select Mixed, 802.11 B and G devices will be able to connect.

- The Beacon Period allows you to define the wireless network detection interval.

- When an RTS threshold is defined, the wireless

device asks the access point for authorization to

transmit data, thereby avoiding data arriving simultaneously (risk of collision).

Modifying the RTS threshold may affect your router’s performance.

- The DTIM Period corresponds to the interval between two synchronous frames containing information on the transmission messages.



- The transmit rate is the rate at which data packets are transferred when sending and receiving. It is set to Auto by default, but may be adjusted from 1

Mbps (min) to 54 Mbps (max).

- Define a preamble type: Long or Auto. An Auto preamble type allows you to guarantee optimal transmission of your data.

- Enable or disable the WiFi protection Mode.

- Click OK, then Apply and Save to validate and save your settings.

5.2.

Configuring your Internet firewall

In this chapter, you will learn how to lower certain defenses in order to authorize access to your computers or your IP or WiFi camera for specific Internet services (P2P, web/FTP servers, viewing of the camera via the

Internet …), or shore up other defenses to limit access on a specific computer to certain remote services or the Internet. Finally, you will also be able to redirect all Internet requests to a computer whose address you will specify.

5.2.1.

Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access to a computer for certain Internet services

If you would like to put a camera online, or if you want your computers to be able to either provide specific

Internet services (P2P, web/FTP servers…), or access specific services, you will have to open up minidrawbridges (referred to as ports) in your firewall using port forwarding.

To put your IP or WiFi camera online:

- On the Home page, select Your

Internet firewall parameters.

- Click the Port Forwarding button.

- In the Webcam or IP camera zone, click the Add a camera button.

- Enter the camera’s name in the

Location or number field, then select its IP address out of the devices already connected (you can also enter it manually after selecting

“Other” in the list).

- Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) and enter the communication port.

To find out your camera’s IP address, protocol and communication port, please refer to the manufacturer’s

instructions.



- Click the Add button.

The camera is added to the list of webcams or IP cameras. You can then modify or remove it or

preview its contents.

- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your settings and then click the “Close” button to return to the

Home page.

You can now access your IP or WiFi camera from any computer on the Internet by simply launching a web browser and entering Public IP address (the address assigned to your Router’s Internet connection by your service provider) followed by “:” and the number of the communication port.

To find out your public IP address, open the Your Internet connection (WAN) window (click the Your Internet connection (WAN) button on the Home page). The IP address is displayed on the bottom right.

To authorize access to one or more of your computers for specific Internet services:

- On the Home page, select Your Internet

firewall parameters.

- Click the Port Forwarding button.

- In the Server zone, click the Add a

server button.

- Enter the name of the service (for example, ftp server) in the Service name field, then select the IP address of the computer hosting the service out of the devices already connected (you can also enter it manually after selecting “Other” in the list).

- Select the protocol (TCP or UDP).

- Enter a value for the Start port, End

port and Computer’s internal port

(between 1 and 65536).

If you only open one port, the Start port and End port (external ports) have the same value. The Computer’s internal

port corresponds to the port used by the service provided by the computer and is

generally equal to the Start port.



The server is added to the list of servers.

You can then modify or remove a server from the list.

- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your settings and then click the

“Close” button to return to the Home page.



5.2.2.

Limiting access of one of your network computers to

Internet services

By default, the computers are able to access all Internet services. If you wish to limit access on one specific computer to certain Internet services, however (Internet access, Peer to Peer sites…), you can use the IP

address filtering system.

To limit access on a specific computer to an Internet service:

- On the Home page, select Your

Internet firewall parameters.

- Click the IP Filtering button.

- Click the Add a rule button.

- Enter the service name (for example, ftp services).

- Enter the IP address or the range of IP addresses of the computers in question.

- In the drop-down list, select the

Type of service to be blocked.

- Select the protocol (TCP or

UDP.

- Enter a value in the Start port and End port fields.

If you only open one port, the Start

port and End port (external ports)

have the same value.


The service is added to the list of servers. You can then modify or

remove a service from the list.

- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your settings and then click the “Close” button to return to the Home page.



5.2.3.

Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer

To protect the computers on your network from any unwanted Internet requests, you can create a demilitarized zone (or DMZ) that will redirect these requests, on whatever port they may be made, to a specific computer. This computer will process the requests according to its type (game server, FTP server…).

Although this procedure allows you to protect the computers on your network, the computer to which the requests are directed then becomes vulnerable to attack itself.

- On the home page, select Your Internet

firewall parameters.

- Select Port Forwarding.

- Tick the Create a DMZ box, located at the bottom of the window.

- Enter the IP address of the computer to which

Internet requests will be directed.

5.3.

A toolbox with multiple facets

WiFi Manager functions as a toolbox which can help you to correct any mistakes you might make.

5.3.1.

Restarting the Hercules Router

The Restart the router function cuts off all of the Hercules Router’s functions (WiFi and ADSL connection, firewall, router) and restarts WiFi Manager.

All computers or devices connected via WiFi or Ethernet will be disconnected.

To restart the router:

- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.

- Select Restart the router.

An explanatory text details the function of this

button.

- Click the Restart now button.

The router restarts with the last settings saved. No data is lost.



5.3.2.

Restoring your original settings

If you have modified certain settings – whether intentionally or not – and wish to restore the original settings, follow the instructions below.

During the restoration, all settings that you have previously modified (Internet connection mode, WiFi security key, filtering by MAC address…) will be lost!

- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.

- Select Restore original settings.

- Click the Restore now button.

You can also use the Reset button located on the router:

- Disconnect the router.

- Press the Reset button 2 for 5 seconds using the tip of a pen or pencil while reconnecting the router.

- Release the button and wait.

Your router will load its original settings and reinitialize itself.

5.3.3.

Updating the router’s firmware

If you wish to take advantage of new functionalities or improved functionalities for your Hercules Router, we recommend that you regularly visit the www.hercules.com

website to check whether any firmware updates are available.

We strongly recommend that you carry out firmware updates while connected by the gray Ethernet cable (and not via WiFi).

During the update, all settings that you have previously modified (Internet connection settings, WiFi security key…) will be lost!

If a firmware update is available:

- On the www.hercules.com

website, click Support/Updates and Downloads.



- Follow the on-screen instructions provided. Then:

- On the WiFi Manager Home page, click the Toolbox button.

- Select Update firmware.

5.4.

Other advanced options

- Click the Browse... button.

- Select your firmware file, then click Open.

- Click Update to import the data.

Your Hercules Router will now use this new firmware version.

5.4.1.

Configuring the DHCP server

This chapter will show you how to configure the internal DHCP server, which manages your computers’ IP addresses.

On the Home page, click the

Advanced settings button.

- Select Router addressing.

You can modify the IP Router

address (192.168.2.1, by default) and its Subnet mask (255.255.255.0, by default).

Make absolutely sure to write

down this IP address! Without it, you will not be able to reconnect to your router.

- If you leave the Internal DHCP server

enabled box ticked, you can modify the

Start IP address (192.168.2.2, by default), the End IP address

(192.168.2.128, by default) and the

Validity duration (60 minutes, by default) of these addresses.

If you tick the Internal server

disabled box, you as a user decide to now assign the IP address for each computer yourself.



5.4.2.

Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain name server

Thanks to WiFi Manager’s Dynamic DNS (or DDNS) function, your IP address is always known to your domain name server. All you have to do is enter the password and identifier supplied and the Dynamic DNS service takes care of regularly returning your router’s public IP address (the address assigned to your router’s

Internet connection by your access provider).

Note: You must already be registered with a Dynamic DNS service.

- On the Home page, click the Advanced

settings button.

- Select Dynamic DNS.

- Tick the Enable the DDNS function box.

- Select the DDNS server to which you have subscribed, and then enter the required information (identifier, password and host name).

This information was provided to you when registering for the service.

5.4.3.

Controlling your Hercules Router from a remote location via the Internet

WiFi Manager’s Control from a remote location function allows a computer outside of your local network to connect to the Hercules Router and configure it.

To authorize remote control of your router:

On the Home page, click the

Advanced settings button.

- Select Control from a remote

location.

- Tick the Remote control enabled box.




To access your router remotely, you must enter your Internet connection’s public IP address (the address assigned to your Router’s Internet connection by your service provider) in the Internet browser of the remote computer.

To find out your public IP address, open the Your Internet connection (WAN) window (click the Your Internet connection (WAN) button on the Home page). The IP address is displayed in the lower right-hand corner.

5.4.4.

Changing the Hercules Router’s password

For reasons of confidentiality or security, you may wish to change your password. WiFi Manager allows you to select a new password when you are connecting (please refer to chapter

3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager password ) or via the Advanced settings window (see below).

You can also specify an automatic disconnection after a certain period of inactivity, if you ever forget to disconnect manually, for example. This will prevent any external computers from accessing your network.

To change the password or define a period of inactivity:

- On the Home page, click the Advanced

settings button.

- Select Password.

- Enter Your new password, and then confirm it.


5.5.

Product information

WiFi Manager allows you to consult all information relating to the functioning of your Hercules Router.

To consult the product information:

- On the Home page, click the Product

information button.

The following information is displayed: the

Hercules Router’s

MAC address

, the status of the

ADSL connection, of the local area network

and of the wireless network, as well as the firmware and hardware versions.



6.

GLOSSARY

802.11

Standard established in 1997 by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization), defining wireless networks in the 2.4 – 2.48GHz frequency range and offering transfer speeds of between 1 and 2Mbits/s. Revisions have been made to the original standard in order to optimize transfers

(this is the case for the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, referred to as physical 802.11 standards) or to ensure better security or improved interoperability of equipment.

802.11b

Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization) in the 802.11 family, allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 11Mbits/s in the 2.4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions. The frequency range used is the

2.4GHz band, with 3 radio channels available.

802.11g

Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization) in the 802.11 family, allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 54Mbits/s in the 2.4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions. The 802.11g standard offers backwards compatibility with the 802.11b standard, which means that equipment compliant with the 802.11g standard will also work with 802.11b.

802.11i

Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization) in the 802.11 family, whose goal is to improve security by integrating WPA-PSK authentication into AES encryption. This Hercules client is compatible with this standard.

Access point

The access point is the heart of your local WiFi network. The system access point is a wireless router whose function is to bring several clients together, which is to say link together all computers equipped with WiFi adapters, thanks to its radio antenna.

Ad hoc mode

Mode allowing several computers equipped with WiFi to communicate directly with one another. This mode is also referred to as Peer to Peer.

ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)

This equipment, connected to a standard telephone line, offers great speed in terms of sending and receiving data.

AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)

A symmetrical block-based encryption standard supporting different key lengths, this is a powerful, quick and efficient encryption method.

ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)

High-speed transfer mode for fixed-size data.

CCK (Complementary Code Keying)

Advanced encoding scheme for radio waves in wireless networks allowing for high transfer speeds.

Client

Computer equipped with a PCI, USB or PCMCIA WiFi adapter.

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

Protocol managing the allocation of IP addresses to computers.

DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)

Technique for using radio frequencies in broad-spectrum wireless networks meant to increase the range of transmissions.



ESSID (Service Set Identifier)

8 to 32-character identifier, often abbreviated as SSID, serving as the unique name for a network shared by clients and the access point.

Ethernet port (or RJ-45)

Port allowing for the connection of two devices via a cable, such as a PC and a router, in order to exchange data packets without collision.

Filter

Device placed between the telephone plug and the modem to improve the quality of telephone communications, which are often degraded by ADSL signals.

Firewall

Combination of software and security devices protecting a network connected to the Internet.

Infrastructure mode

Communication mode consisting of grouping together several computers equipped with WiFi in a network via a wireless access point such as the Hercules ADSL router.

IP address

Unique computer address assigned by the router. Each computer has its own IP address, allowing it to be identified within the network.

LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol)

Security protocol developed by the company Cisco for the world of Windows. The format used is identifier/password.

MAC address (Message Authentication Code)

Unique address created by the builder of the client adapter or router, serving to identify this element within a network.

NAT (Network Address Translation)

Technique allowing for the masking of IP addresses of local area network computers with respect to the

Internet.

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

Radio transmission technique providing very high transfer speeds widespread within DSL technology, in the wireless terrestrial distribution of television signals and adopted for the high-speed 802.11 wireless communication standard.

PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM)

Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an ATM network, while still identifying the user.

PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)

Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an Ethernet network via a high-speed modem.

Static IP

Permanent IP address assigned to a computer by the service provider.

Subnet mask

Part of an IP address indicating the class of the network used (class C, type 255.255.255.0 for a local area network).

TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)

The WPA standard uses the TKIP protocol, which consists of regenerating new keys for each data packet, whereas WEP uses a system based on a fixed key.

UPnP (Universal Plug n’ Play)

Protocol allowing for the connection to one another of many computers and peripherals available on a network.



WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

Security protocol for wireless networks using encryption based on a 64-bit, 128-bit or 256-bit fixed key used only once, at the start of the decryption phase. To decode a transmission, each wireless network client must use the same 64, 128 or 256-bit key. WEP is part of the 802.11 standard with a view to ensuring authentication (access is only authorized for those who know the WEP key) and confidentiality (encryption).

An encryption key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F (example: A123BCD45E).

WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)

An abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity, WiFi is the commercial name adopted by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet

Compatibility Alliance), an organization responsible for maintaining the interoperability of equipment in a wireless local area network (WLAN) compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Thus, a WiFi network is actually a 802.11 network. In practice, WiFi allows for the connection of laptop computers, desktop computers or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) many tens of meters distant from one another via an access point, allowing them to communicate with one another without any cables and exchange data at high speeds.

WiFi Manager

Utility developed by Hercules to configure and view settings for the Hercules Wireless G Router.

WiFi Router

Device installed at the heart of a WiFi network, allowing for the connection of several computers equipped with

WiFi adapters for the exchange of data.

WiFi Station

Utility developed by Hercules to define, verify and configure all connection and security settings regarding your

WiFi installation.

WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)

Wireless local area network, generally employing the 802.11b or g standard.

Workgroup

Group of computers with which you wish to communicate or share resources such as folders, a printer or an

Internet connection. To be part of a workgroup, computers must have the same group name.

WPA (WiFi Protected Access)

Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers, employing a data encryption algorithm relying on dynamic key management, which was lacking in WEP, the difference being that once communication is established, the key changes randomly for enhanced security.

WPA2 (WiFi Protected Access 2)

Network security standard based on the WPA standard, conforming to the IEEE 802.11i specification, offering a superior level of protection.

WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key)

Latest-generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small office or the home, based on a pre-shared key (a single password). This key is also used for TKIP or AES data encryption.

Log on now to our website (www.hercules.com) to download the latest driver and software versions, consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to your product and access User Manual updates. You can also discover the entire Hercules range and get information on upcoming products.



7.

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the Hercules products technical support service

(“Technical Support”):

By email:

In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly.

Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions.

If you have already registered, fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login.

By telephone:

United

Kingdom

08450800942

Charges at local rate

Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm

Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm

Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm

Denmark

Sweden

Finland

80887690

Free

0200884567

Free

0800 913060

Free

Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm (English)

Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm

Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm

Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm (English)



Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight (English)



8.

WARRANTY

Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by

Technical Support).

Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product. The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty.

This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher.

9.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION

At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.

This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.

Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment.

Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.



Trademarks

Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel

Corporation. Wireless Attitude TM ! is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Millennium,

2000, XP, Vista and Internet Explorer are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United

States and/or other countries. Netscape Navigator is a trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation. Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of Mozilla Foundation. Norton Personal Firewall is a trademark of Symantec. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice and may vary from one country to another.

Declaration of conformity with EU directives

This device can be used in: AT, BE, CZ, DK, EE, FI, FR, DE, GR, HU, IE, IT, LU, NL, PL, PT, ES, SE, GB, IS, NO, CH, BG,

RO, TR.

Hereby ,GUILLEMOT CORPORATION, Carentoir France, declares that this Hercules Router 802.11G-54 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can be consulted at this website address: ftp://ftp.hercules.com/wifi/DoC/RouterG/DoC-eng_Hercules_Router_80211G54.pdf

Hercules is a division of Guillemot Corporation.

EUROPEAN USERS:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Directive 1999/5/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. After assessment, the equipment has been found to comply with the following standards: EN 300.328 (radio), EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (electromagnetic compatibility) and EN 60950 (safety).

This equipment may be used in all European Union countries and in all countries applying Directive 1999/5/CE, without restriction, with the exception of the following countries:

FRANCE:

When this equipment is used outdoors, output power is limited to within the frequency bands listed below. For more information, consult the

ART website: www.art-telecom.fr.

Indoor (no restrictions) 2400 – 2483.5 100mW (20dBm)

2454 – 2483.5 10mW (10dBm)

Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may give rise to radio interference; if so, it is incumbent upon the user to rectify the situation.

ITALY:

This device complies with the National Radio Interface and the requirements of the Frequency Allocation Table. Use of this wireless product outside of the boundaries of the owner’s property requires a general authorization. For more information, consult the website www.comunicazioni.it.

Copyright

© Guillemot Corporation S.A. 2007. All rights reserved.

This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, summarized, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, photocopying, recording, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S.A.

Disclaimer

Guillemot Corporation S.A. reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice. The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S.A. either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes. Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions. Wherever possible, a README.TXT will be included on the installation CD-ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation.



End-user software license Agreement

IMPORTANT: please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software. By opening the Software package, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. The Software enclosed in this package is licensed, not sold, and is only available under the terms of the present license

Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms hereafter, you must promptly return the Software within 15 days, together with the entire contents of the box, to the place of purchase.

The Guillemot Corporation S.A. Software (hereafter named the “Software”) is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S.A. All rights are reserved. The term

“Software” refers to all documentation and related material, including drivers, executable programs, libraries and data files. The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only. The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software, documentation and related material included in the Software package.

Guillemot Corporation S.A. reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement. On termination, all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S.A.; the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages.

License:

1.

The license is granted to the original purchaser only. Guillemot Corporation S.A. retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted. The licensee is not permitted to sub-license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted. Transfer of the license is permitted, provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement.

2.

The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time. The machine-readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time.

3.

The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S.A. The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software, nor from any copy thereof, nor from any documentation, written or electronic, accompanying the Software.

4.

The licensee is granted the right to make one back-up copy of the machine-readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced.

5.

Except where the present Agreement expressly permits, the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in, nor may he permit third parties to engage in, the following: providing or disclosing the Software to third parties; providing use of the Software in a network, multiple PCs, multi-user or time-sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees; making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software; making any attempt to disassemble, de-compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form, or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software; making copies or translations of the

User Manual.

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