ZyXEL NBG-419N v2 Wireless Router User’s Guide
Below you will find brief information for Wireless router NBG-419N v2. This Wireless router NBG-419N v2 is designed to extend the range of existing wired networks without additional wiring, providing easy network access for mobile users. It allows you to setup a wireless network for your home or small office. The router can be used for internet sharing with multiple devices, such as laptops, smartphones, and tablets.
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NBG-419N v2
Wireless N NetUSB Router
Default Login Details
LAN IP
Address
Password http://192.168.1.1
1234
Version 1.00
Edition 2, 03/2012 www.zyxel.com
www.zyxel.com
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY
BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE
FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE.
Copyright © 2012
ZyXEL Communications Corporation
IMPORTANT!
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
KEEP THIS GUIDE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Graphics in this book may differ slightly from the product due to differences in operating systems, operating system versions, or if you installed updated firmware/software for your device. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
Related Documentation
• Quick Start Guide
The Quick Start Guid shows how to connect the NBG-419N v2 and access the Web Configurator .
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Contents Overview
Contents Overview
User’s Guide ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Getting to Know Your Router ..................................................................................................................15
The WPS Button .....................................................................................................................................20
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .......................................................................................................21
Connection Wizard ..................................................................................................................................29
Introducing the Web Configurator ...........................................................................................................39
Monitor ....................................................................................................................................................45
Router Modes ..........................................................................................................................................51
Easy Mode ..............................................................................................................................................53
Router Mode ...........................................................................................................................................64
Access Point Mode .................................................................................................................................71
WISP Mode .............................................................................................................................................78
Tutorials ..................................................................................................................................................89
Technical Reference ........................................................................................................................ 101
Wireless LAN ........................................................................................................................................103
WAN ...................................................................................................................................................... 119
LAN .......................................................................................................................................................133
DHCP Server ........................................................................................................................................137
Network Address Translation (NAT) ......................................................................................................141
Dynamic DNS ........................................................................................................................................147
Static Route ...........................................................................................................................................149
RIP ........................................................................................................................................................153
Firewall ..................................................................................................................................................155
Content Filter .........................................................................................................................................159
Bandwidth Management .......................................................................................................................163
Remote Management ............................................................................................................................170
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP) ...........................................................................................................173
Maintenance ..........................................................................................................................................181
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................191
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Table of Contents
Contents Overview .............................................................................................................................. 3
Table of Contents ................................................................................................................................. 5
Part I: User’s Guide ......................................................................................... 13
Chapter 1
Getting to Know Your Router............................................................................................................. 15
1.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................15
1.2 Applications .......................................................................................................................................15
1.3 Ways to Manage the Router .............................................................................................................15
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Router ..............................................................................................16
1.5 LEDs .................................................................................................................................................17
1.6 Wall-mounting Instructions ................................................................................................................18
Chapter 2
The WPS Button.................................................................................................................................. 20
2.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 3
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .................................................................................................. 21
3.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................21
3.1.1 Quick Setup .............................................................................................................................21
3.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .........................................................................21
3.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ..........................................................................................22
3.2.1 The Menus ...............................................................................................................................23
3.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window ......................................................25
3.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window ...................................................................................25
3.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility ...........................................................................26
Chapter 4
Connection Wizard ............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................29
4.2 Accessing the Wizard ........................................................................................................................29
4.3 Connect to Internet ............................................................................................................................30
4.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP .........................................................................................................31
4.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP ......................................................................................................31
4.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE ........................................................................................................32
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4.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP ..........................................................................................................33
4.3.5 Connection Type: L2TP ...........................................................................................................34
4.4 Router Password ...............................................................................................................................36
4.5 Wireless Security ..............................................................................................................................36
4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security ................................................................................................36
4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ...............................................................................37
Chapter 5
Introducing the Web Configurator .................................................................................................... 39
5.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................39
5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator .......................................................................................................39
5.2.1 Login Screen ...........................................................................................................................39
5.2.2 Password Screen ....................................................................................................................40
5.2.3 Home Screen ...........................................................................................................................41
5.3 Resetting the Router .........................................................................................................................43
5.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button .........................................................................................43
Chapter 6
Monitor................................................................................................................................................. 45
6.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................45
6.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................45
6.3 The Log Screen .................................................................................................................................45
6.3.1 View Log ..................................................................................................................................45
6.4 BW MGMT Monitor ...........................................................................................................................47
6.5 DHCP Table ...................................................................................................................................47
6.6 Packet Statistics .............................................................................................................................48
6.7 WLAN Station Status .....................................................................................................................49
Chapter 7
Router Modes ...................................................................................................................................... 51
7.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................51
7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes .........................................................................................................51
7.1.2 Device Modes ..........................................................................................................................51
Chapter 8
Easy Mode ........................................................................................................................................... 53
8.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................53
8.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................54
8.3 What You Need to Know ...................................................................................................................54
8.4 Navigation Panel ...............................................................................................................................55
8.5 Network Map .....................................................................................................................................55
8.6 Control Panel ....................................................................................................................................56
8.6.1 Game Engine ...........................................................................................................................57
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8.6.2 Power Saving ..........................................................................................................................57
8.6.3 Content Filter ...........................................................................................................................59
8.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT ....................................................................................................................59
8.6.5 Firewall ....................................................................................................................................60
8.6.6 Wireless Security .....................................................................................................................60
8.6.7 WPS ........................................................................................................................................62
8.7 Status Screen in Easy Mode .............................................................................................................63
Chapter 9
Router Mode ........................................................................................................................................ 64
9.1 Overview ...........................................................................................................................................64
9.2 What You Can Do .............................................................................................................................64
9.3 Status Screen ....................................................................................................................................65
9.3.1 Navigation Panel .....................................................................................................................68
Chapter 10
Access Point Mode ............................................................................................................................. 71
10.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................71
10.2 What You Can Do ...........................................................................................................................71
10.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................71
10.3.1 Setting your Router to AP Mode ............................................................................................72
10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode ........................................................72
10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance Settings ......................73
10.4 AP Mode Status Screen ..................................................................................................................74
10.5 LAN Screen .....................................................................................................................................76
Chapter 11
WISP Mode .......................................................................................................................................... 78
11.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................78
11.2 What You Can Do ............................................................................................................................78
11.3 What You Need to Know .................................................................................................................78
11.3.1 Setting your Router to WISP Mode ........................................................................................79
11.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode ...................................................................79
11.4 WISP Mode Status Screen ..............................................................................................................80
11.5 Wireless LAN General Screen ........................................................................................................82
11.5.1 Static WEP .............................................................................................................................84
11.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK ..........................................................................................................................85
11.5.3 Advance Screen .....................................................................................................................86
11.5.4 Site Survey Screen ................................................................................................................87
Chapter 12
Tutorials ............................................................................................................................................... 89
12.1 Overview .........................................................................................................................................89
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12.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point ............................................................................89
12.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS ......................................................................................89
12.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC) ..........................................................................................90
12.3.2 PIN Configuration ..................................................................................................................91
12.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS) ..................................................................93
12.4.1 Configure Your Notebook ......................................................................................................94
12.5 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility .....................................96
12.5.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device ...............................................................................96
12.6 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer .....................................................................................98
Part II: Technical Reference.......................................................................... 101
Chapter 13
Wireless LAN..................................................................................................................................... 103
13.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................103
13.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................103
13.3 What You Should Know ................................................................................................................104
13.3.1 Wireless Security Overview .................................................................................................104
13.4 General Wireless LAN Screen .....................................................................................................106
13.4.1 No Security ..........................................................................................................................107
13.4.2 WEP Encryption ..................................................................................................................108
13.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK ......................................................................................................... 110
13.5 MAC Filter ..................................................................................................................................... 110
13.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen ................................................................................................... 111
13.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen ................................................................................................... 113
13.8 WPS Screen .................................................................................................................................. 114
13.9 WPS Station Screen ...................................................................................................................... 115
13.10 Scheduling Screen ...................................................................................................................... 116
13.11 WDS Screen ................................................................................................................................ 117
Chapter 14
WAN ................................................................................................................................................... 119
14.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................... 119
14.2 What You Can Do ......................................................................................................................... 119
14.3 What You Need To Know .............................................................................................................. 119
14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection ..................................................................................120
14.3.2 Multicast ..............................................................................................................................121
14.4 Internet Connection .......................................................................................................................121
14.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation .......................................................................................................121
14.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation .........................................................................................................123
14.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................125
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14.4.4 L2TP Encapsulation ............................................................................................................128
14.5 Advanced WAN Screen ................................................................................................................130
14.6 IGMP Blocking Screen ..................................................................................................................131
Chapter 15
LAN .................................................................................................................................................... 133
15.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................133
15.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................133
15.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................134
15.3.1 IP Pool Setup .......................................................................................................................134
15.3.2 LAN TCP/IP .........................................................................................................................134
15.3.3 IP Alias ................................................................................................................................134
15.4 LAN IP Screen ..............................................................................................................................135
15.5 IP Alias Screen ..............................................................................................................................135
Chapter 16
DHCP Server ..................................................................................................................................... 137
16.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................137
16.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................137
16.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................137
16.4 Advanced Screen .......................................................................................................................138
Chapter 17
Network Address Translation (NAT)................................................................................................ 141
17.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................141
17.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................141
17.3 General NAT Screen .....................................................................................................................142
17.4 NAT Application Screen ..............................................................................................................142
17.5 NAT Advanced Screen ..................................................................................................................144
17.5.1 Trigger Port Forwarding Example ........................................................................................146
17.5.2 Two Points To Remember About Trigger Ports ...................................................................146
Chapter 18
Dynamic DNS .................................................................................................................................... 147
18.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................147
18.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................147
18.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................147
18.4 Dynamic DNS Screen .................................................................................................................147
Chapter 19
Static Route ....................................................................................................................................... 149
19.1 Overview ....................................................................................................................................149
19.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................149
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19.3 IP Static Route Screen .................................................................................................................150
Chapter 20
RIP ...................................................................................................................................................... 153
20.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................153
20.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................153
20.3 RIP Screen ..................................................................................................................................153
Chapter 21
Firewall .............................................................................................................................................. 155
21.1 Overview .....................................................................................................................................155
21.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................155
21.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................156
21.4 General Firewall Screen .............................................................................................................156
21.5 Services Screen .........................................................................................................................157
Chapter 22
Content Filter .................................................................................................................................... 159
22.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................159
22.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................159
22.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................159
22.3.1 Content Filtering Profiles .....................................................................................................159
22.4 Content Filter Screen ....................................................................................................................160
Chapter 23
Bandwidth Management................................................................................................................... 163
23.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................163
23.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................163
23.3 What You Need To Know ..............................................................................................................164
23.4 General Screen ............................................................................................................................164
23.5 Advanced Screen .........................................................................................................................164
23.5.1 Rule Configuration: Application Rule Configuration .........................................................166
23.5.2 Rule Configuration: User Defined Service Rule Configuration .........................................167
23.6 Monitor Screen ..............................................................................................................................168
23.6.1 Predefined Bandwidth Management Services .....................................................................169
Chapter 24
Remote Management........................................................................................................................ 170
24.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................170
24.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................170
24.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................170
24.3.1 Remote Management and NAT ...........................................................................................170
24.3.2 System Timeout ..................................................................................................................171
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24.4 WWW Screen .............................................................................................................................171
Chapter 25
Universal Plug-and-Play (UPnP)...................................................................................................... 173
25.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................................173
25.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................173
25.3 What You Need to Know ...............................................................................................................173
25.3.1 NAT Traversal ......................................................................................................................173
25.3.2 Cautions with UPnP .............................................................................................................174
25.4 UPnP Screen ...............................................................................................................................174
25.5 Technical Refereance ....................................................................................................................174
25.5.1 Using UPnP in Windows XP Example .................................................................................174
25.5.2 Web Configurator Easy Access ...........................................................................................177
Chapter 26
Maintenance ...................................................................................................................................... 181
26.1 Overview .......................................................................................................................................181
26.2 What You Can Do .........................................................................................................................181
26.3 General Screen .............................................................................................................................181
26.4 Password Screen ..........................................................................................................................182
26.5 Time Setting Screen ......................................................................................................................183
26.6 Firmware Upgrade Screen ............................................................................................................184
26.7 Configuration Backup/Restore Screen ..........................................................................................186
26.8 Reset/Restart Screen ....................................................................................................................187
26.9 System Operation Mode Overview ...............................................................................................187
26.10 Sys OP Mode Screen ..................................................................................................................189
Chapter 27
Troubleshooting................................................................................................................................ 191
27.1 Power, Hardware Connections, and LEDs ....................................................................................191
27.2 Router Access and Login ..............................................................................................................192
27.3 Internet Access .............................................................................................................................193
27.4 Resetting the Router to Its Factory Defaults .................................................................................195
27.5 Wireless Router/AP Troubleshooting ............................................................................................195
27.6 ZyXEL Share Center Utility Problems ...........................................................................................196
Appendix A Pop-up Windows, JavaScript and Java Permissions ................................................... 199
Appendix B IP Addresses and Subnetting ....................................................................................... 211
Appendix C Setting Up Your Computer’s IP Address ...................................................................... 221
Appendix D Wireless LANs.............................................................................................................. 249
Appendix E Common Services ........................................................................................................ 263
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Appendix F Legal Information.......................................................................................................... 267
Index .................................................................................................................................................. 275
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C H A P T E R 1
Getting to Know Your Router
1.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the main features and applications of the Router.
The Router extends the range of your existing wired network without additional wiring, providing easy network access to mobile users. You can set up a wireless network with other IEEE 802.11b/g/ n compatible devices.
A range of services such as a firewall and content filtering are also available for secure Internet computing. You can use media bandwidth management to efficiently manage traffic on your network. Bandwidth management features allow you to prioritize time-sensitive or highly important applications such as Voice over the Internet (VoIP).
There is one USB 2.0 port on your Router. You can connect a USB (version 2.0 or lower) memory stick, USB hard drive, or USB device for file sharing. The Router automatically detects the USB device.
Note: For the USB function, it is strongly recommended to use version 2.0 or lower USB storage devices (such as memory sticks, USB hard drives) and/or USB devices
(such as USB printers). Other USB products are not guaranteed to function properly with the Router.
Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB zyxel.com website.
TM Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the
1.2 Applications
Your can create the following networks using the Router:
• Wired . You can connect network devices via the Ethernet ports of the Router so that they can communicate with each other and access the Internet.
• Wireless . Wireless clients can connect to the Router to access network resources.
• WAN . Connect to a broadband modem/router for Internet access.
1.3 Ways to Manage the Router
Use any of the following methods to manage the Router.
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• Web Configurator. This is recommended for everyday management of the Router using a
(supported) web browser.
• Wireless switch. You can use the built-in switch of the Router to turn the wireless function on and off without opening the Web Configurator.
• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. You can use the WPS button or the WPS section of the Web
Configurator to set up a wireless network with your Router.
1.4 Good Habits for Managing the Router
Do the following things regularly to make the Router more secure and to manage the Router more effectively.
• Change the password. Use a password that’s not easy to guess and that consists of different types of characters, such as numbers and letters.
• Write down the password and put it in a safe place.
• Back up the configuration (and make sure you know how to restore it). Restoring an earlier working configuration may be useful if the device becomes unstable or even crashes. If you forget your password, you will have to reset the Router to its factory default settings. If you backed up an earlier configuration file, you would not have to totally re-configure the Router. You could simply restore your last configuration.
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1.5 LEDs
Figure 1
Front Panel
Chapter 1 Getting to Know Your Router
Power LAN 1-4 WAN
WLAN
WPS
USB
The following table describes the LEDs and the WPS button.
Table 1
Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button
LED
POWER
COLOR
Green
STATUS
On
Off
DESCRIPTION
The Router is receiving power and functioning properly.
The Router is not receiving power.
LAN 1-4
WAN
WLAN
WPS
Green
Green
Green
Green
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
Off
On
Blinking
Off
The Router has a successful 10/100MB Ethernet connection.
The Router is sending/receiving data through the LAN.
The LAN is not connected.
The Router has a successful 10/100MB WAN connection.
The Router is sending/receiving data through the WAN.
The WAN connection is not ready, or has failed.
The Router is ready, but is not sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
The Router is sending/receiving data through the wireless LAN.
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
WPS is enabled.
The Router is negotiating a WPS connection with a wireless client.
The wireless LAN is not ready or has failed.
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Table 1
Front Panel LEDs and WPS Button (continued)
LED
USB
COLOR
Green
STATUS
On
Blinking
Off
DESCRIPTION
The Router has a USB device installed.
The Router is transmitting and/or receiving data from routers through an installed USB device.
There is no USB device connected to the Router.
1.6 Wall-mounting Instructions
Complete the following steps to hang your Router on a wall.
1
Select a position free of obstructions on a sturdy wall.
2
Drill two holes for the screws.
Be careful to avoid damaging pipes or cables located inside the wall when drilling holes for the screws.
3
Do not insert the screws all the way into the wall. Leave a small gap of about 0.5 cm between the heads of the screws and the wall.
4
Make sure the screws are snugly fastened to the wall. They need to hold the weight of the Router with the connection cables.
5
Align the holes on the back of the Router with the screws on the wall. Hang the Router on the screws.
Figure 2
Wall-mounting Example
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The following are dimensions of an M4 tap screw and masonry plug used for wall mounting. All measurements are in millimeters (mm).
Figure 3
Masonry Plug and M4 Tap Screw
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The WPS Button
2.1 Overview
Your Router supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS), which is an easy way to set up a secure wireless network. WPS is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance.
WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Each WPS connection works between two devices. Both devices must support WPS (check each device’s documentation to make sure).
Depending on the devices you have, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (a unique Personal Identification Number that allows one device to authenticate the other) in each of the two devices. When WPS is activated on a device, it has two minutes to find another device that also has WPS activated. Then, the two devices connect and set up a secure network by themselves.
For more information on using WPS, see Section 12.3 on page 89 .
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ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
3.1 Overview
The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility allows you to work with the USB devices that are connected directly to the Router as if they are connected directly to your computer. This allows you to easily share USB-based devices such as printers, scanners, portable hard disks, MP3 players, faxes, and digital cameras (to name a few) with all the other people in your home or office as long as they are connected to the Router and have the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility installed.
Note: Be sure to install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility (for NetUSB functionality) from the included disc, or download the latest version from the zyxel.com website.
3.1.1 Quick Setup
This section shows you how to get started using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.
1
Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on each computer connected to the Router.
2
Connect a USB device to the USB port on the Router.
Note: If you are connecting multiple devices to the Router, first connect a USB hub to the
Router then connect your other USB devices to it.
3
Run the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to display a list of all connected USB devices, then use it to connect your computer to them.
3.1.2 Installing ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
Before you can access USB devices connected to the Router, you must first install the ZyXEL
NetUSB Share Center Utility on any computer on your LAN to which you want to allow access to these devices.
Note: In order to properly use the utility with your Router, ensure that the Router firmware is version v1.00(BWQ.0) or higher. See Chapter 26 on page 184 for information on updating your device’s firmware.
To install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility:
1
Insert the disc that came with your Router into your computer’s disc drive.
2
Run the Setup program by double-clicking it and then follow the on-screen instructions for installing it on your computer.
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Note: The following operating systems are supported: Windows XP/Vista/7 (32 and 64-bit versions), and Mac OS X 10.6.
3
To open the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility, double-click its system tray icon.
3.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
This section describes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility main window.
Figure 4
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window
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The following table describes the icons in this window.
Table 2
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Window Icons
ICON DESCRIPTION
Configure Server
Click to open the Router’s built-in Web Configurator, which you can use to set up the Router
(see Chapter 5 on page 39 for details).
Auto-Connect Printer
You can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.
Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details.
Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.
Connect
Select a USB device and then click this button to connect to it. Your computer can connect to as many USB devices as are connected to the Router.
Disconnect
Select a device to which your computer is connected and then click this button to disconnect from it.
Request to Connect
Some USB devices may not allow automatic connections over the network. If so, select the device in question and click this button to issue a request to connect to it.
Network Scanner
Click this to open the scanner options on your computer for working with a scanner connected to the network.
3.2.1 The Menus
This section describes the utility’s menus.
Figure 5
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Menus
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The following table describes the menus in this screen.
Table 3
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Main Screen Menus
MENU
System
Tools
Help
Auto-Connect
Printer
ITEM
Exit
Configuration
Auto-Connect Printer List
About
Set Auto-Connect Printer
DESCRIPTION
This closes the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.
This opens the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility configuration window.
This opens the list window that displays all of the printing devices connected to the Router.
This opens the about window, which provides information of the utility software and driver versions.
You can set the selected printer to ‘auto-connect’ after you have connected it to your computer during inital connection. If the printer is auto-connected to your computer, they will always be connected over the network. You do not need to configure it manually each time.
Click this to show your installed printer list and select the one you want to set as auto-connected.
Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click
Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect Printer function. See
Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details.
Delete Auto-Connect Printer
Note: You first must install the appropriate drivers for the printer that you intend to use.
This removes the auto-connect option from the selected printer.
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3.2.2 The ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Configuration Window
This section describes the utility’s configuration window, which allows you to set certain options for the utility. These options do not apply to the USB devices connected to the Router.
You can open it by clicking the Tools > Configuration menu command.
Figure 6
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window
The following table describes the labels in this window.
Table 4
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Configuration Window
LABEL
Basic
Language
OK
Cancel
Apply
DESCRIPTION
Select this to run the utility automatically when you log into or start up Windows.
Select a language for the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility. You must restart the utility for the change to take effect.
Click this to save your changes and close the window.
Click this cancel to close the window without saving.
Click this to save your changes without closing the window.
3.2.3 The Auto-Connect Printer List Window
This section describes the utility’s auto-connect printer list window. You can open it by clicking the
Tools > Auto-Connect Printer List menu command.
Note: If the computer is connecting to the shared USB printer for the first time, you need to click Connect and setup the printer before you can use the Auto-Connect
Printer function. See Chapter 12 on page 89 for more details.
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Figure 7
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List Window
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 5
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility Auto-Connect Printer List Window
LABEL
Server IP &
Printer Name
Windows
Printer Name
Delete
Close
DESCRIPTION
Displays a list of print server IPs and printer names connected to this Router.
Displays a corresponding list of Windows printer names connected to this devices listed in the other list.
Select an printer from the list and click this to remove it.
Click this to close the window.
3.2.4 Exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
If you want to exit the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility when your computer is not connected to any USB device, follow the steps below:
1
Click System > Exit on the Utility screen. The Utility will automatically close.
Or you can close the Utlity screen first, then exit:
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This will close the Utility screen to an icon at the system tray of your computer. Right-click on the
Utility’s icon and click Exit .
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Connection Wizard
4.1 Overview
This chapter provides information on the wizard setup screens in the Web Configurator.
The Web Configurator’s wizard setup helps you configure your device to access the Internet. Refer to your ISP for your Internet account information. Leave a field blank if you don’t have that information.
4.2 Accessing the Wizard
Launch your web browser and type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address. Type "1234"
(default) as the password and click Login .
Note: The Wizard appears when the Router is accessed for the first time or when you reset the Router to its default factory settings.
The Wizard screen opens. Choose your Language and click Connect to Internet.
Figure 8
Welcome
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4.3 Connect to Internet
The Router offers five Internet connection types. They are Static IP , DHCP , PPPoE , PPTP or
L2TP . The wizard attempts to detect which WAN connection type you are using.
Figure 9
Detecting your Internet Connection Type
If the wizard does not detect a connection type, you must select one from the drop-down list box.
Check with your ISP to make sure you use the correct type.
Note: If you get an error message, check your hardware connections. Make sure your
Internet connection is up and running.
The following screen depends on your Internet connection type. Enter the details provided by your
Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the fields (if any).
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Your Router detects the following Internet Connection type.
Table 6
Internet Connection Type
CONNECTION
TYPE
Static IP
DHCP
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
DESCRIPTION
Select the Static IP if an administrator assigns the IP address of your computer.
Select the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
Select the PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) option for a dial-up connection.
Select the PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) option for a dial-up connection, and your ISP gave you an IP address and/or subnet mask.
Select the L2TP (Layer 2 Tunnel Protocol) if you are connecting to another device over another network (like the Internet or VPN).
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4.3.1 Connection Type: DHCP
Choose DHCP as the Internet Connection Type when the WAN port is used as a regular
Ethernet. Click Next .
Figure 11
Internet Connection Type: DHCP
Note: If you get an error screen after clicking Next , you might have selected the wrong
Internet Connection type. Click Back , make sure your Internet connection is working and select the right Connection Type. Contact your ISP if you are not sure of your Internet Connection type.
4.3.2 Connection Type: Static IP
Choose Static IP as the Internet Connection Type if your ISP assigned an IP address for your
Internet connection. Click Next .
Figure 12
Internet Connection Type: Static IP
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 7
Internet Connection Type: Static IP
LABEL
Internet
Connection
Type
IP Address
DESCRIPTION
Select the Static IP option.
Enter the IP address provided by your ISP.
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Internet Connection Type: Static IP (continued)
LABEL
Subnet Mask
Default
Gateway
Primary DNS
DESCRIPTION
Enter the IP subnet mask in this field.
Enter the gateway IP address in this field.
DNS (Domain Name System) is for mapping a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it. The Router uses a system DNS server (in the order you specify here) to resolve domain names for DDNS and the time server.
Enter the primary DNS server's IP address in the fields provided.
Secondary DNS Enter the secondary DNS server's IP address in the fields provided.
Exit
Back
Next
Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
4.3.3 Connection Type: PPPoE
Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) functions as a dial-up connection. PPPoE is an IETF
(Internet Engineering Task Force) standard specifying how a host personal computer interacts with a broadband modem (for example DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) to achieve access to high-speed data networks.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for instance, RADIUS).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let end users access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for specific users.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both the subscriber and the ISP/carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the subscriber's site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the Router (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Router does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LAN's computers will have Internet access.
Figure 13
Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 8
Internet Connection Type: PPPoE
LABEL
Internet
Connection
Type
Dynamic IP
Static IP
IP Address
User Name
Password
Exit
Back
Next
DESCRIPTION
Select the PPPoE option for a dial-up connection.
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.
Type the name of your service provider.
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the user name above.
Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
4.3.4 Connection Type: PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables transfers of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IP-based networks.
PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol, and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.
Refer to the appendix for more information on PPTP.
The Router supports one PPTP server connection at any given time.
Figure 14
Internet Connection Type: PPTP
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The following table describes the fields in this screen
Table 9
Internet Connection Type: PPTP
LABEL
Internet
Connection
Type
Dynamic IP
Static IP
PPTP Address
PPTP Subnet
Mask
PPTP Gateway
IP Address
PPTP Server IP
Address
User Name
Password
Exit
Back
Next
DESCRIPTION
Select PPTP from the drop-down list box. To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the
User Name and Password fields for a PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.
Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.
Type the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).
Type the gateway IP address of the PPTP server.
Type the server IP address of the PPTP server.
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the User Name above.
Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
4.3.5 Connection Type: L2TP
The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link layer) to tunnel network traffic between two peer devices over another network (like the Internet).
Figure 15
Internet Connection Type: L2TP
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Internet Connection Type: L2TP
LABEL
Internet
Connection
Type
Dynamic IP
DESCRIPTION
Select L2TP from the drop-down list box.
Select this radio button if your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address.
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LABEL
Static IP
L2TP Address
L2TP Subnet
Mask
L2TP Gateway
IP Address
L2TP Server IP
Address
User Name
Password
Exit
Back
Next
DESCRIPTION
Select this radio button, provided by your ISP to give the Router a fixed, unique IP address.
Type the (static) IP address assigned to you by your ISP.
Type the subnet mask assigned to you by your ISP (if given).
Type the gateway IP address of the L2TP server.
Type the server IP address of the L2TP server.
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the User Name above.
Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
The Router connects to the Internet.
Figure 16
Connecting to the Internet
Note: If the Wizard successfully connects to the Internet, it proceeds to the next step. If you get an error message, go back to the previous screen and make sure you have entered the correct information provided by your ISP.
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4.4 Router Password
Change the login password in the following screen. Enter the new password and retype it to confirm. Click Next to proceed with the Wireless Security screen .
Figure 17
Router Password
4.5 Wireless Security
Configure Wireless Settings. Configure the wireless network settings on your Router in the following screen. The fields that show up depend on the kind of security you select.
4.5.1 Wireless Security: No Security
Choose No Security in the Wireless Security screen to let wireless devices within range access your wireless network.
Figure 18
Wireless Security: No Security
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Wireless Security: No Security
LABEL
Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
DESCRIPTION
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Security mode
Exit
Back
Next
If you change this field on the Router, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network.
Select a Security level from the drop-down list box.
Choose None to have no wireless LAN security configured. If you do not enable any wireless security on your Router, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
4.5.2 Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security in the Wireless Security screen to set up a password for your wireless network.
Figure 19
Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 12
Wireless Security: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL
Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
DESCRIPTION
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 printable 7-bit ASCII characters) for the wireless LAN.
Security mode
If you change this field on the Router, make sure all wireless stations use the same SSID in order to access the network.
Select a Security level from the drop-down list box.
Wireless password
Choose WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK security to configure a Pre-Shared Key. Choose this option only if your wireless clients support WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK respectively.
Type from 8 to 63 case-sensitive ASCII characters. You can set up the most secure wireless connection by configuring WPA in the wireless LAN screens.
Verify Password Retype the password to confirm.
Exit Click this to close the wizard screen without saving.
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LABEL
Back
Next
DESCRIPTION
Click this to return to the previous screen.
Click this to continue.
Congratulations! Open a web browser, such as Internet Explorer, to visit your favorite website.
Note: If you cannot access the Internet when your computer is connected to one of the
Router’s LAN ports, check your connections. Then turn the Router off, wait for a few seconds then turn it back on. If that does not work, log in to the web configurator again and check you have typed all information correctly. See the User’s Guide for more suggestions.
Figure 20
Congratulations
You can also click ZyGO to open the Easy Mode Web Configurator of your Router.
You have successfully set up your Router to operate on your network and access the Internet. You are now ready to connect wirelessly to your Router and access the Internet.
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Introducing the Web Configurator
5.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to access the Router Web Configurator and provides an overview of its screens.
The Web Configurator is an HTML-based management interface that allows easy setup and management of the Router via Internet browser. Use Internet Explorer 6.0 and later or Netscape
Navigator 7.0 and later versions or Safari 2.0 or later versions. The recommended screen resolution is 1024 by 768 pixels.
In order to use the Web Configurator you need to allow:
• Web browser pop-up windows from your device. Web pop-up blocking is enabled by default in
Windows XP SP (Service Pack) 2.
• JavaScript (enabled by default).
• Java permissions (enabled by default).
Refer to the Troubleshooting chapter ( Chapter 27 on page 191 ) to see how to make sure these functions are allowed in Internet Explorer.
5.2 Accessing the Web Configurator
1
Make sure your Router hardware is properly connected and prepare your computer or computer network to connect to the Router (refer to the Quick Start Guide).
2
Launch your web browser.
3
Type "http://192.168.1.1" as the website address.
Your computer must be in the same subnet in order to access this website address.
5.2.1 Login Screen
Note: If this is the first time you are accessing the Web Configurator, you may be redirected to the Wizard. Refer to Chapter 4 on page 29 for the Connection Wizard screens.
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The Web Configurator initially displays the following login screen.
Figure 21
Login screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 13
Login screen
LABEL
Password
Language
DESCRIPTION
Type "1234" (default) as the password.
Select the language you want to use to configure the Web Configurator. Click Login
.
This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in
Section 5.2.3.1 on page 42 .
This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in
Section 5.2.3.2 on page 42 or Section 26.5 on page 183 . The time is in 24-hour format, for example 15:00 is 3:00 PM.
5.2.2 Password Screen
You should see a screen asking you to change your password (highly recommended) as shown next.
Figure 22
Change Password Screen
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 14
Change Password Screen
LABEL DESCRIPTION
New Password Type a new password.
Retype to Confirm Retype the password for confirmation
.
Apply Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Ignore Click Ignore if you do not want to change the password this time.
Note: The management session automatically times out when the time period set in the
Administrator Inactivity Timer field expires (default five minutes; go to Chapter
26 on page 181 to change this). Simply log back into the Router if this happens.
5.2.3 Home Screen
If you have previously logged into the Web Configurator but did not click Logout , you may be redirected to the Home screen.
You can also open this screen by clicking mode screens.
Home ( or ) in the Easy Mode or Expert
The Home screen displays as follows.
Figure 23
Home Screen
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 15
Home Screen
LABEL
Go
Language
DESCRIPTION
Click this to open the Easy mode Web Configurator.
Select a language to go to the Easy mode Web Configurator in that language and click
Login
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Home Screen (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
(This is just an example). This shows the current weather, either in celsius or fahrenheit, of the city you specify in Section 5.2.3.1 on page 42 .
(This is just an example). This shows the time (hh:mm:ss) and date (yyyy:mm:dd) of the timezone you select in Section 5.2.3.2 on page 42 or Section 26.5 on page 183 .
5.2.3.1 Weather Edit
You can change the temperature unit and select the location for which you want to know the weather.
Click the icon to change the Weather display.
Figure 24
Change Weather
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 16
Change Weather
LABEL o C or o F
Change
Location
Finish
DESCRIPTION
Choose which temperature unit you want the Router to display.
Select the location for which you want to know the weather
.
If the city you want is not listed, choose one that is closest to it.
Click this to apply the settings and refresh the date and time display.
5.2.3.2 Time/Date Edit
One timezone can cover more than one country. You can choose a particular country in which the
Router is located and have the Router display and use the current time and date for its logs.
Click the icon to change the Weather display.
Figure 25
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 17
Change Password Screen
LABEL
Change time zone
Finish
DESCRIPTION
Select the specific country whose current time and date you want the Router to display
.
Click this to apply the settings and refresh the weather display.
Note: You can also edit the timezone in Section 26.5 on page 183 .
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5.3 Resetting the Router
If you forget your password or IP address, or you cannot access the Web Configurator, you will need to use the RESET button at the back of the Router to reload the factory-default configuration file.
This means that you will lose all configurations that you had previously saved, the password will be reset to “1234” and the IP address will be reset to “192.168.1.1”.
5.3.1 Procedure to Use the Reset Button
1
Make sure the power LED is on.
2
Press the RESET button for longer than 1 second to restart/reboot the Router.
3
Press the RESET button for longer than five seconds to set the Router back to its factory-default configurations.
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Monitor
6.1 Overview
This chapter discusses read-only information related to the device state of the Router.
Note: To access the Monitor screens, you can also click the links in the Summary table of the Status screen to view the bandwidth consumed, packets sent/received as well as the status of clients connected to the Router.
6.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Log ( Section 6.3 on page 45 ) screen to see the logs for the activity on the Router.
• Use the BW MGMT Monitor screen ( Section 6.4 on page 47 ) to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
• Use the DHCP Table screen ( Section 6.5 on page 47 ) to view information related to your DHCP status.
• use the Packet Statistics screen ( Section 6.6 on page 48 ) to view port status, packet specific statistics, the "system up time" and so on.
• Use the WLAN Station Status screen ( Section 6.7 on page 49 ) to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.
6.3 The Log Screen
The Web Configurator allows you to look at all of the Router’s logs in one location.
6.3.1 View Log
Use the View Log screen to see the logged messages for the Router. The log wraps around and deletes the old entries after it fills. Select what logs you want to see from the Display drop list. The
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Figure 26
View Log
You can configure which logs to display in the View Log screen. Go to the Log Settings screen and select the logs you wish to display. Click Apply to save your settings. Click Refresh to start the screen afresh.
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Log Settings
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6.4 BW MGMT Monitor
The Bandwidth Management (BW MGMT) Monitor allows you to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
The bandwidth is measured in kilobits per second (kbps).
The monitor shows what kinds of applications are running in the network, the maximum kbps that each application can use, as well as the percentage of bandwidth it is using.
Figure 28
Summary: BW MGMT Monitor
6.5 DHCP Table
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the Router’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on that network, or else the computer must be manually configured.
Click the DHCP Table (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here relates to your DHCP status. The DHCP table shows current DHCP client information (including IP
Address , Host Name and MAC Address ) of all network clients using the Router’s DHCP server.
Figure 29
Summary: DHCP Table
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 18
Summary: DHCP Table
LABEL
#
MAC Address
IP Address
Expires in
Refresh
DESCRIPTION
This is the index number of the host computer.
This field shows the MAC address of the computer with the name in the Host Name field.
Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address which uniquely identifies a device. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02.
This field displays the IP address relative to the # field listed above.
This field displays the time when the IP address and MAC address association ends.
Click Refresh to renew the screen.
6.6 Packet Statistics
Click the Packet Statistics (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. Read-only information here includes port status, packet specific statistics and the "system up time". The Poll Interval(s) field is configurable and is used for refreshing the screen.
Figure 30
Summary: Packet Statistics
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Summary: Packet Statistics
LABEL
Port
Status
DESCRIPTION
This is the Router’s port type.
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or Down when the line is disconnected.
TxPkts
RxPkts
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays Down when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and
Down when the WLAN is disabled.
This is the number of transmitted packets on this port.
This is the number of received packets on this port.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Collisions
Tx B/s
Rx B/s
Up Time
System Up
Time
This is the number of collisions on this port.
This displays the transmission speed in bytes per second on this port.
This displays the reception speed in bytes per second on this port.
This is the total time the Router has been for each session.
This is the total time the Router has been on.
Poll Interval(s) Enter the time interval in seconds for refreshing statistics in this field.
Set Interval Click this button to apply the new poll interval you entered in the Poll Interval(s) field.
Stop Click Stop to stop refreshing statistics.
6.7 WLAN Station Status
Click the WLAN Station Status (Details...) hyperlink in the Status screen. View the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router in the Association List . Association means that a wireless client (for example, your network or computer with a wireless network card) has connected successfully to the AP (or wireless router) using the same SSID, channel and security settings.
Figure 31
Summary: Wireless Association List
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 20
Summary: Wireless Association List
LABEL
#
MAC Address
Association
Time
Refresh
DESCRIPTION
This is the index number of an associated wireless station.
This field displays the MAC address of an associated wireless station.
This field displays the time a wireless station first associated with the Router’s WLAN network.
Click Refresh to reload the list.
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Router Modes
7.1 Overview
This chapter introduces the different modes available on your Router. First, the term “mode” refers to two things in this User’s Guide.
• Web Configurator mode . This refers to the Web Configurator interface you want to use for editing Router features.
• Device mode . This is the operating mode of your Router, or simply how the Router is being used in the network.
7.1.1 Web Configurator Modes
This refers to the configuration interface of the Web Configurator, which has two modes:
• Easy .
The Web Configurator shows this mode by default. Refer to Chapter 8 on page 53 for more information on the screens in this mode. This interface may be sufficient for users who just want to use the device.
• Expert . Advanced users can change to this mode to customize all the functions of the Router.
Click Expert Mode after logging into the Web Configurator. The User’s Guide Chapter 5 on page
39 through Chapter 26 on page 181 discusses the screens in this mode.
7.1.2 Device Modes
This refers to the operating mode of the Router, which can act as a:
• Router . This is the default device mode of the Router. Use this mode to connect the local network to another network, like the Internet. Go to Section 9.3 on page 65 to view the Status screen in this mode.
• Access Point . Use this mode if you want to extend your network by allowing network devices to connect to the Router wirelessly. Go to Section 10.4 on page 74 view the Status screen in this mode.
• WISP mode. Use this mode if there is an existing wireless router or access point in the network to which you want to connect your local network. Go to Section 11.4 on page 80 to view the
Status screen in this mode.
For more information on these modes and to change the mode of your Router, refer to Section
26.10 on page 189 .
The menu for changing device modes is available in Expert mode only.
Note: Choose your Device Mode carefully to avoid having to change it later.
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When changing to another mode, the IP address of the Router changes. The running applications and services of the network devices connected to the Router can be interrupted.
In WISP mode, you should know the SSID and wireless security details of the access point to which you want to connect.
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Easy Mode
8.1 Overview
The Web Configurator is set to Easy Mode by default. You can configure several key features of the
Router in this mode. This mode is useful to users who are not fully familiar with some features that are usually intended for network administrators.
When you log in to the Web Configurator, the following screen opens.
Figure 32
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Navigation Panel
Network Map
Go to
Status
Screen
Control Panel
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Click Status to open the following screen screen.
Figure 33
Easy Mode: Status Screen
Navigation Panel
Go to
Network
Map
Screen
Status Screen
Control Panel
8.2 What You Can Do
You can do the following in this mode:
• Use this Navigation Panel ( Section 8.4 on page 55 ) to opt out of the Easy mode.
• Use the Network Map screen ( Section 8.5 on page 55 ) to check if your Router can ping the gateway and whether it is connected to the Internet.
• Use the Control Panel ( Section 8.6 on page 56 ) to configure and enable Router features, including wireless security, wireless scheduling and bandwidth management and so on.
• Use the Status Screen screen ( Section 8.7 on page 63 ) to view read-only information about the
Router, including the WAN IP, MAC Address of the Router and the firmware version.
8.3 What You Need to Know
Between the different device modes, the Control Panel ( Section 8.6 on page 56 ) changes depending on which features are applicable to the mode:
• Router Mode : All Control Panel features are available.
• Access Point Mode : Only Power Saving and Wireless Security are available.
• WISP Mode : The available features for this mode are Game Console , Content Filter ,
Bandwidth MGMT , and Firewall .
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8.4 Navigation Panel
Use this navigation panel to opt out of the Easy mode.
Figure 34
Control Panel
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Control Panel
ITEM
Home
Expert Mode
Logout
DESCRIPTION
Click this to go to the Login page.
Click this to change to Expert mode and customize features of the Router.
Click this to end the Web Configurator session.
8.5 Network Map
Note: The Network MAP is viewable by Windows XP (need to install patch), Windows
Vista and Windows 7 users only. For Windows XP (Service Pack 2) users, you can see the network devices connected to the Router by downloading the LLTD (Link
Layer Topology Discovery) patch from the Microsoft Website.
Note: Don’t worry if the Network Map does not display in your web browser. This feature may not be supported by your system. You can still configure the Control Panel
( Section 8.6 on page 56 ) in the Easy Mode and the Router features that you want to use in the Expert Mode.
When you log into the Network Configurator, the Network Map is shown as follows.
Figure 35
Network Map
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The line connecting the Router to the gateway becomes green when the Router is able to ping the gateway. It becomes red when the ping initiating from the Router does not get a response from the gateway. The same rule applies to the line connecting the gateway to the Internet.
You can also view the devices (represented by icons indicating the kind of network device) connected to the Router, including those connecting wirelessly. Right-click on the Router icon to refresh the network map and go to the Wizard. Right click on the other icons to view information about the device.
8.6 Control Panel
The features configurable in Easy Mode are shown in the Control Panel .
Figure 36
Control Panel
Switch ON to enable the feature. Otherwise, switch OFF . If the feature is turned on, the green light flashes. If it is turned off, the red light flashes.
Additionally, click the feature to open a screen where you can edit its settings.
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Control Panel
ITEM
Game Engine
DESCRIPTION
Switch ON to maximize bandwidth for gaming traffic in your network. Otherwise, switch
OFF .
Power Saving
Refer to Section 8.6.1 on page 57 to see this screen.
Click this to schedule the wireless feature of the Router.
Disabling the wireless function helps lower the energy consumption of the Router.
Content Filter
Bandwidth
MGMT
Switch ON to apply wireless scheduling. Otherwise, switch OFF .
Refer to Section 8.6.2 on page 57 to see this screen.
Click this to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open.
Switch ON to apply website filtering. Otherwise, switch OFF .
Refer to Section 8.6.3 on page 59 to see this screen.
Click this to edit bandwidth management for predefined applications.
Switch ON to have the Router management bandwidth for uplink and downlink traffic according to an application or service. Otherwise, switch OFF .
Refer to Section 8.6.4 on page 59 to see this screen.
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ITEM
Firewall
DESCRIPTION
Switch ON to ensure that your network is protected from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks.
Otherwise, switch OFF .
Wireless
Security
Refer to Section 8.6.5 on page 60 to see this screen.
Click this to configure the wireless security, such as SSID, security mode and WPS key on your Router.
Refer to Section 8.6.6 on page 60 to see this screen.
8.6.1 Game Engine
When this feature is enabled, the Router maximizes the bandwidth for gaming traffic that it forwards out through an interface.
Figure 37
Game Engine
Note: When this is switched on, the Game Console tab in the is automatically positioned on top.
Bandwidth MGMT
screen
Turn this off if your network is not using gaming.
Click OK to close this screen.
8.6.2 Power Saving
Use this screen to set the day of the week and time of the day when your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default.
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Disabling the wireless capability lowers the energy consumption of the of the Router.
Figure 38
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Power Saving
LABEL
WLAN Status
Day
DESCRIPTION
Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off (depending on what you selected in the WLAN Status field). This field works in conjunction with the
Day and Except for the following times fields.
Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off.
For the following times (24-Hour
Format)
Apply
Reset
If you select Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the Except for the following times field.
Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute ( min ) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute ( min ) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN
Status the Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields.
In this time format, midnight is 00:00 and progresses up to 24:00. For example, 6:00 PM is 18:00.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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8.6.3 Content Filter
Use this screen to restrict access to certain websites, based on keywords contained in URLs, to which you do not want users in your network to open.
Figure 39
Content Filter
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 24
Content Filter
LABEL
Add
DESCRIPTION
Click Add after you have typed a keyword.
Repeat this procedure to add other keywords. Up to 64 keywords are allowed.
Delete
Apply
Cancel
Note: The Router does not recognize wildcard characters as keywords.
When you try to access a web page containing a keyword, you will get a message telling you that the content filter is blocking this request.
Highlight a keyword in the text box and click Delete to remove it. The keyword disappears from the text box after you click Apply .
Click Apply to save your changes.
Click Cancel to close this screen without saving any changes.
8.6.4 Bandwidth MGMT
Use this screen to set bandwidth allocation to pre-defined services and applications for bandwidth allocation.
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The Router uses bandwidth management for incoming and outgoing traffic. Rank the services and applications by dragging them accordingly from High to Low and click Apply . Click Cancel to close the screen.
Figure 40
Bandwidth MGNT
Use your mouse to drag the items according to how you want to prioritze them.
Left-click and slide up or down.
8.6.5 Firewall
Enable this feature to protect the network from Denial of Service (DoS) attacks. The Router blocks repetitive pings from the WAN that can otherwise cause systems to slow down or hang.
Figure 41
Firewall
Click OK to close this screen.
8.6.6 Wireless Security
Use this screen to configure security for your the Wireless LAN. You can enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode in the following screen.
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Note: You can enable the Wireless function of your Router by first turning on the switch in the back panel.
Figure 42
Wireless Security
The following table describes the general wireless LAN labels in this screen.
Table 25
Wireless Security
LABEL
Wireless
Network Name
(SSID)
Security mode
DESCRIPTION
(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the access point (AP) must have the same SSID.
Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN.
Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as this device. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen.
Wireless password
Select No Security to allow any client to connect to this network without authentication.
This field appears when you choose wither WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK as the security mode.
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
Verify password Type the password again to confirm.
Apply
Cancel
WPS
Click
Click
Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Cancel to close this screen.
Click this to configure the WPS screen.
You can transfer the wireless settings configured here ( Wireless Security screen) to another wireless device that supports WPS.
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8.6.7 WPS
Use this screen to add a wireless station to the network using WPS. Click WPS in the Wireless
Security to open the following screen.
Figure 43
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Wireless Security: WPS
LABEL
Wireless
Security
WPS
DESCRIPTION
Click this to go back to the Wireless Security screen.
Create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button.
The Router scans for a WPS-enabled device within the range and performs wireless security information synchronization.
Register
Exit
Note: After you click the WPS button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.
Create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN (Personal
Identification Number) in the Router’s interface and pushing this button.
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Register to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
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In the Network Map screen, click Status to view read-only information about the Router.
Figure 44
Status Screen in Easy Mode
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 27
Status Screen in Easy Mode
ITEM
Name
Time
WAN IP
MAC Address
Firmware
Version
Wireless
Network Name
Security
DESCRIPTION
This is the name of the Router in the network. You can change this in the Maintenance >
General screen in Section 26.3 on page 181 .
This is the current system date and time.
The date is in YYYY:MM:DD (Year-Month-Day) format. The time is in HH:MM:SS
(Hour:Minutes:Seconds) format.
This is the IP address of the WAN port.
This is the MAC address of the Router.
This shows the firmware version of the Router.
The firmware version format shows the trunk version, model code and release number.
This shows the SSID of the wireless network. You can configure this in the Wireless Security screen ( Section 8.6.6 on page 60 ; Section 13.3.1.1 on page 104 ).
This shows the wireless security used by the Router.
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Router Mode
9.1 Overview
The Router is set to router mode by default. Routers are used to connect the local network to another network (for example, the Internet). In the figure below, the Router connects the local network ( LAN1 ~ LAN4 ) to the Internet.
Figure 45
Router Network
Modem
Router
Note: The Status screen is shown after changing to the Expert mode of the Web
Configurator. It varies depending on the device mode of your Router.
9.2 What You Can Do
Use the Status screen ( Section 9.3 on page 65 ) to view read-only information about your Router.
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Click to open the status screen.
Figure 46
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The following table describes the icons shown in the Status screen.
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Status Screen Icon Key: Router Mode
ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this icon to view copyright and a link for related product information.
Click this icon to go to Easy Mode. See Chapter 8 on page 53 .
Click this to go to the Home page. See Chapter 6 on page 45 .
Select a number of seconds or None from the drop-down list box to refresh all screen statistics automatically at the end of every time interval or to not refresh the screen statistics.
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ICON DESCRIPTION
Click this button to refresh the status screen statistics.
Click this icon to see the Status page. The information in this screen depends on the device mode you select.
Click this icon to see the Monitor navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Configuration navigation menu.
Click this icon to see the Maintenance navigation menu.
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
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LABEL
Logout
Device Information
Host Name
DESCRIPTION
Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Firmware Version
Sys OP Mode
This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.
This is the firmware version and the date created.
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router is set - Router
Mode .
WAN Information
- MAC Address
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DHCP
LAN Information
- MAC Address
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- DHCP
WLAN Information
- WLAN OP Mode
This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the WAN port’s IP address.
This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.
This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role Client or Server .
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server or None .
- MAC Address
- Status
- Name (SSID)
- Channel
- Operating Channel
- Security Mode
- 802.11 Mode
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set
- Access Point Mode .
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF .
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN.
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
This shows the channel number which the Router is currently using over the wireless LAN.
This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.
This shows the wireless standard.
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LABEL
- WPS
DESCRIPTION
This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
System Status
Item
Data
System Up Time
Current Date/Time
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.
This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.
This is the total time the Router has been on.
This field displays your Router’s present date and time.
This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.)
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. - Memory Usage
System Setting
- Firewall
- Bandwidth
Management
- UPnP
- Configuration Mode
Interface Status
Interface
Status
This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.
This shows whether the bandwidth management is enabled or not.
This shows whether UPnP is enabled or not.
This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing Expert .
Rate
This displays the Router port types. The port types are: WAN , LAN and WLAN .
For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/
A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
BW MGMT Monitor
DHCP Table
Packet Statistics
WLAN Station Status
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > BW MGMT Monitor screen ( Section 6.4 on page
47 ). Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > DHCP Table screen ( Section 6.5 on page 47 ). Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen ( Section 6.6 on page 48 ).
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen ( Section 6.7 on page
49 ). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.
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9.3.1 Navigation Panel
Use the sub-menus on the navigation panel to configure Router features.
Figure 47
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Navigation Panel: Router Mode
LINK
Status
TAB FUNCTION
This screen shows the Router’s general device, system and interface status information. Use this screen to access the wizard, and summary statistics tables.
MONITOR
Log
BW MGMT
DHCP Table
Packet Statistics
WLAN Station
Status
CONFIGURATION
Network
Use this screen to view the list of activities recorded by your Router.
Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.
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LINK TAB FUNCTION
Wireless LAN General
WAN
MAC Filter
Use this screen to configure wireless LAN.
Use the MAC filter screen to configure the Router to block access to devices or block the devices from accessing the Router.
This screen allows you to configure advanced wireless settings.
Advanced
QoS
Internet
Connection
Use this screen to configure Wi-Fi Multimedia Quality of Service (WMM
QoS). WMM QoS allows you to prioritize wireless traffic according to the delivery requirements of individual services.
Use this screen to configure WPS.
WPS
WPS Station Use this screen to add a wireless station using WPS.
Scheduling Use this screen to schedule the times the Wireless LAN is enabled.
WDS Use this screen to set up Wireless Distribution System (WDS) on your
Router.
This screen allows you to configure ISP parameters, WAN IP address assignment, DNS servers and the WAN MAC address.
Advanced
IGMP
Snooping
Use this screen to configure other advanced properties.
Use this screen to enable IGMP snooping if you have LAN users that subscribe to multicast services.
LAN IP
IP Alias
DHCP Server General
Advanced
NAT General
Application
DDNS
Advanced
General
Static Route IP Static
Route
RIP
Use this screen to configure LAN IP address and subnet mask.
Use this screen to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets.
Use this screen to enable the Router’s DHCP server.
Use this screen to assign IP addresses to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses and to have DNS servers assigned by the
DHCP server.
Use this screen to enable NAT.
Use this screen to configure servers behind the Router.
Use this screen to change your Router’s port triggering settings.
Use this screen to set up dynamic DNS.
Use this screen to configure IP static routes.
Use this screen to enable RIPv1 or RIPv2, which are LAN broadcast protocols.
Security
Firewall
Content Filter
General
Services
Use this screen to activate/deactivate the firewall.
This screen shows a summary of the firewall rules, and allows you to edit/ add a firewall rule.
Use this screen to block certain web features and sites containing certain keywords in the URL.
Management
Bandwidth
Management
Remote
Management
UPnP
General
Advanced
Monitor
WWW
General
Use this screen to enable bandwidth management.
Use this screen to set the upstream bandwidth and edit a bandwidth management rule.
Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
Use this screen to be able to access the Router from the LAN, WAN or both.
Use this screen to enable UPnP on the Router.
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LINK
MAINTENANCE
General
TAB FUNCTION
Password
Time
Remote
Management
Firmware
Upgrade
Backup/
Restore
Reset/
Restart
Sys OP Mode
Use this screen to view and change administrative settings such as system and domain names.
Use this screen to change the password of your Router. Password
Setup
Time Setting Use this screen to change your Router’s time and date.
WWW Use this screen to configure through which interface(s) and from which IP address(es) users can use HTTP to manage the Router.
Use this screen to upload firmware to your Router.
Restart
Use this screen to backup and restore the configuration or reset the factory defaults to your Router.
This screen allows you to reboot the Router without turning the power off.
This screen allows you to select whether your device acts as a Router or a
Access Point.
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Access Point Mode
10.1 Overview
Use your Router as an access point (AP) if you already have a router or gateway on your network.
In this mode your Router bridges a wired network (LAN) and wireless LAN (WLAN) in the same subnet. See the figure below for an example.
Figure 48
Wireless Internet Access in Access Point Mode
Router
Many screens that are available in Router mode are not available in Access Point mode, such as bandwidth management and firewall.
Note: See Chapter 12 on page 89 for an example of setting up a wireless network in
Access Point mode.
10.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen ( Section 10.4 on page 74 ) to view read-only information about your
Router.
• Use the LAN screen ( Section 10.5 on page 76 ) to set the IP address for your Router acting as an access point.
10.3 What You Need to Know
See Chapter 12 on page 89 for a tutorial on setting up a network with the Router as an access point.
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10.3.1 Setting your Router to AP Mode
1
Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this.
2
To use your Router as an access point, go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select
Access Point mode.
Figure 49
Changing to Access Point mode
Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes. As soon as you do, your Router is already in Access Point mode.
3
When you select Access Point Mode , the following pop-up message window appears.
Figure 50
Pop up for Access Point mode
Click OK . The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to Access Point mode is successful.
10.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in Access Point Mode
Log in to the Web Configurator in Access Point mode, do the following:
1
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the Router.
2
The default IP address of the Router is “192.168.1.2”. In this case, your computer must have an IP address in the range between “192.168.1.3” and “192.168.1.254”.
3
Click Start > Run on your computer in Windows. Type “cmd” in the dialog box. Enter “ipconfig” to show your computer’s IP address. If your computer’s IP address is not in the correct range then see
Appendix C on page 221 for information on changing your computer’s IP address.
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After you’ve set your computer’s IP address, open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type “192.168.1.2” as the web address in your web browser.
Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. Refer to page 53 for the Easy mode screens. Change to Expert mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.
10.3.3 Configuring your WLAN, Bandwidth Management and Maintenance
Settings
The configuration of wireless, bandwidth management and maintenance settings in Access Point mode is the same as for Router Mode .
• See Chapter 13 on page 103 for information on the configuring your wireless network.
• See Chapter 23 on page 163 for information on configuring your Bandwidth Management screen.
• See Chapter 26 on page 181 to Chapter 26 on page 181 for information on configuring your
Maintenance settings.
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10.4 AP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the Status screen.
Figure 51
Status Screen: Access Point Mode
The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
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LABEL
Logout
Device Information
Host Name
DESCRIPTION
Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Firmware Version
Sys OP Mode
This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.
This is the firmware version and the date created.
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router is set - Access
Point Mode .
LAN Information
- MAC Address
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- DHCP
WLAN Information
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role Server, Client or None.
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LABEL
- WLAN OP Mode
- MAC Address
- Status
- Name (SSID)
- Channel
- Operating Channel
- Security Mode
- 802.11 Mode
- WPS
DESCRIPTION
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set
- Access Point Mode .
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF .
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN.
This shows the channel number which you select manually.
This shows the channel number which the Router is currently using over the wireless LAN.
This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.
This shows the wireless standard.
This displays Configured when the WPS has been set up.
This displays Unconfigured if the WPS has not been set up.
Click the status to display Network > Wireless LAN > WPS screen.
System Status
Item
Data
System Up Time
Current Date/Time
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.
This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.
This is the total time the Router has been on.
This field displays your Router’s present date and time.
This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. - Memory Usage
System Setting
- Configuration Mode
Interface Status
Interface
Status
This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing Expert .
Rate
This displays the Router port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN .
For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/
A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
Packet Statistics
WLAN Station Status
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen ( Section 6.6 on page 48 ).
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > WLAN Station Status screen ( Section 6.7 on page
49 ). Use this screen to view the wireless stations that are currently associated to the Router.
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10.4.0.1 Navigation Panel
Use the menu in the navigation panel to configure Router features in Access Point mode.
The following screen and table show the features you can configure in Access Point mode.
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Refer to Table 30 on page 68 for descriptions of the labels shown in the Navigation panel.
10.5 LAN Screen
Use this section to configure your LAN settings while in Access Point mode.
Click Network > LAN to see the screen below.
Note: If you change the IP address of the Router in the screen below, you will need to log into the Router again using the new IP address.
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LABEL
Get from DHCP
Server
DESCRIPTION
Click this to deploy the Router as an access point in the network.
When you enable this, the Router gets its IP address from the network’s DHCP server (for example, your ISP). Users connected to the Router can now access the network (i.e., the
Internet if the IP address is given by the ISP).
The Web Configurator may no longer be accessible unless you know the IP address assigned by the DHCP server to the Router. You need to reset the Router to be able to access the Web
Configurator again (see Section 26.7 on page 186 for details on how to reset the Router).
Use Defined
LAN IP Address
IP Address
Also when you select this, you cannot enter an IP address for your Router in the field below.
Click this if you want to specify the IP address of your Router. Or if your ISP or network administrator gave you a static IP address to access the network or the Internet.
Type the IP address in dotted decimal notation. The default setting is 192.168.1.2. If you change the IP address you will have to log in again with the new IP address.
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.
Gateway IP
Address
Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP or network administrator gave you one) in this field.
DNS Assignment
First DNS
Server
Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's
WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Second DNS
Server Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to
0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to
User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply .
Apply
Reset
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Click Apply to save your changes to the Router.
Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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WISP Mode
11.1 Overview
Your Router can act as a wireless client. In wireless client mode, it can connect to an existing network via an access point. Use this mode if you already have an access point or router in your network.
In the example below, one Router ( A ) is configured as a wireless client and another is used as an access point ( B ). The wireless client has two clients that need to connect to the Internet. The
Router wirelessly connects to the available access point ( B ).
Figure 54
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WISP
Access
Point built-in firewall
After the Router and the access point connect, the Router acquires its WAN IP address from the access point. The clients of the Router can now surf the Internet.
11.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Status screen ( Section 11.4 on page 80 ) to view read-only information about your
Router.
• Use the LAN screen ( Chapter 15 on page 133 ) to set the IP address for your Router acting as an access point.
• Use the Wireless LAN screen ( Section 11.5 on page 82 ) to associate your Router (acting as a wireless client) with an existing access point.
11.3 What You Need to Know
With the exception of the LAN screen, the Monitor , Configuration and Maintainance screens in
WISP mode are similar to the ones in Router Mode. See Chapter 13 on page 103 through Chapter
26 on page 189 of this User’s Guide.
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11.3.1 Setting your Router to WISP Mode
1
Log into the Web Configurator if you haven’t already. See the Quick start Guide for instructions on how to do this.
2
To set your Router to AP Mode , go to Maintenance > Sys OP Mode > General and select WISP
Mode.
Figure 55
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Note: You have to log in to the Web Configurator again when you change modes.As soon as you do, your Router is already in WISP mode.
3
When you select WISP Mode , the following pop-up message window appears.
Figure 56
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Click OK . The Web Configurator refreshes once the change to WISP mode is successful.
11.3.2 Accessing the Web Configurator in WISP Mode
To login to Web Configurator in WISP mode, do the following:
1
Connect your computer to the LAN port of the Router.
2
The default IP address of the Router is “192.168.1.1”. If you did not change this, you can use the same IP address in WISP mode. Open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and type
“192.168.1.1” as the web address in your web browser.
If you changed the IP address of your Router while in Router Mode, use this IP address in WISP mode. The WISP mode IP address is always the same as the Router mode IP adderss.
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Note: After clicking Login, the Easy mode appears. Refer to Section on page 53 for the
Easy mode screens. Click Expert mode to see the screens described in the sections following this.
11.4 WISP Mode Status Screen
Click to open the status screen.
Figure 57
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The following table describes the labels shown in the Status screen.
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LABEL
Logout
Device Information
Host Name
DESCRIPTION
Click this at any time to exit the Web Configurator.
Firmware Version
Sys OP Mode
WAN Information
This is the System Name you enter in the Maintenance > General screen. It is for identification purposes.
This is the firmware version and the date created.
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router is set - WISP Mode .
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LABEL
- MAC Address
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- Default Gateway
- DHCP
LAN Information
- MAC Address
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- DHCP
WLAN Information
- WLAN OP Mode
DESCRIPTION
This shows the WAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the WAN port’s IP address.
This shows the WAN port’s subnet mask.
This shows the WAN port’s gateway IP address.
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role Client or Server .
This shows the LAN Ethernet adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the LAN port’s IP address.
This shows the LAN port’s subnet mask.
This shows the LAN port’s DHCP role - Server or None .
- MAC Address
- Status
- Name (SSID)
- Connect Status
This is the device mode ( Section 7.1.2 on page 51 ) to which the Router’s wireless LAN is set
- Access Point Mode .
This shows the wireless adapter MAC Address of your device.
This shows the current status of the Wireless LAN - ON or OFF .
This shows a descriptive name used to identify the Router in the wireless LAN.
This shows whether or not the Router has successfully associated with an access point -
Connected or Disassociated .
This shows the level of wireless security the Router is using.
This shows the wireless standard.
- Security Mode
- 802.11 Mode
System Status
Item
Data
System Up Time
Current Date/Time
System Resource
- CPU Usage
This column shows the type of data the Router is recording.
This column shows the actual data recorded by the Router.
This is the total time the Router has been on.
This field displays your Router’s present date and time.
This displays what percentage of the Router’s processing ability is currently used. When this percentage is close to 100%, the Router is running at full load, and the throughput is not going to improve anymore. If you want some applications to have more throughput, you should turn off other applications (for example, using bandwidth management.
This shows what percentage of the heap memory the Router is using. - Memory Usage
System Setting
- Firewall
- Bandwidth
Management
- UPnP
- Configuration Mode
Interface Status
Interface
Status
This shows whether the firewall is enabled or not.
This shows whether the bandwidth management is enabled or not.
This shows whether UPnP is enabled or not.
This shows the web configurator mode you are viewing Expert .
This displays the Router port types. The port types are: LAN and WLAN .
For the LAN and WAN ports, this field displays Down (line is down) or Up (line is up or connected).
For the WLAN, it displays Up when the WLAN is enabled or Down when the WLAN is disabled.
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LABEL
Rate
DESCRIPTION
For the LAN ports, this displays the port speed and duplex setting or N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WAN port, it displays the port speed and duplex setting if you’re using Ethernet encapsulation and Idle (line (ppp) idle), Dial (starting to trigger a call) and Drop (dropping a call) if you're using PPPoE or PPTP encapsulation. This field displays N/A when the line is disconnected.
For the WLAN, it displays the maximum transmission rate when the WLAN is enabled and N/
A when the WLAN is disabled.
Summary
BW MGMT Monitor
DHCP Table
Packet Statistics
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > BW MGMT Monitor screen ( Section 6.4 on page
47 ). Use this screen to view the amount of network bandwidth that applications running in the network are using.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > DHCP Table screen ( Section 6.5 on page 47 ). Use this screen to view current DHCP client information.
Click Details...
to go to the Monitor > Packet Statistics screen ( Section 6.6 on page 48 ).
Use this screen to view port status and packet specific statistics.
11.5 Wireless LAN General Screen
Use this screen to configure the wireless LAN settings of your Router. Go to Configuration >
Wireless LAN > General to open the following screen.
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LABEL
Wireless Setup
Network Name
(SSID)
Security
Security Mode
Apply
Reset
DESCRIPTION
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select the security mode of the access point to which you want to connect.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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11.5.0.1 No Security
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect does not use encryption.
Figure 59
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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LABEL
Wireless Setup
Network Name
(SSID)
Security
Security Mode
Apply
Cancel
DESCRIPTION
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select No Security in this field.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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11.5.1 Static WEP
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect to uses WEP security mode.
Figure 60
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LABEL
Wireless Setup
Network Name
(SSID)
Security
Security Mode
PassPhrase
DESCRIPTION
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.
Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate .
WEP Encryption
Authentication
Method
ASCII
A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the Router into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.
Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP .
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.
Select Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the Router occurs.
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
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LABEL
Hex
DESCRIPTION
Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
Key 1 to Key 4
Apply
Cancel
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the Router and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bit WEP , then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
If you chose 128-bit WEP , then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time. The default key is key 1.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
11.5.2 WPA(2)-PSK
Use this screen if the access point to which you want to connect uses WPA(2)-PSK security mode.
Figure 61
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The following table describes the labels in this screen. .
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LABEL
Wireless Setup
Network Name
(SSID)
Security
Encryption Type
DESCRIPTION
Enter the name of the access point to which you are connecting.
Pre-Shared Key
Apply
Cancel
Select the type of wireless encryption employed by the access point to which you want to connect.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Type the pre-shared key employed by the access point to which you want to connect.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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11.5.3 Advance Screen
Use this screen to enable the power saving mode of your Router. Go to Configuration > Wireless
LAN to open the following screen.
Figure 62
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Configuration > Wireless LAN > Advance Screen (WISP)
LABEL
Power Saving
Mode
DESCRIPTION
Select CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) if you do not want your Router to go to “sleep” when no wireless activity is detected in the Wireless LAN.
RTS Threshold
Fragment
Threshold
Apply
Cancel
Select Power Saving Mode if you want the Router to go to sleep when no wireless connection is needed for a period of time. This means the Router consumes less electrical power.
This is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent in a wireless network before the
AP fragments the packet into smaller data frames.
This value controls how often wireless clients must get permission to send information to the AP. The lower the value, the more often the wireless clients must get permission. If this value is greater than the fragmentation threshold value, then wireless clients never have to get permission to send information to the AP.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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11.5.4 Site Survey Screen
Use this screen to scan for and connect to a wireless network automatically. Go to Configuration >
Site Survey to open the following screen.
Figure 63
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Station Site Survey
#
SSID
Select a wireless device and click Add Profile to open a configuration screen where you can add the selected wireless device to a profile and then enable it.
This displays the SSID of the wireless device.
BSSID
Signal Strength
Channel station encryp station auth
Network Type
Rescan
Setting
indicates the wireless device is added to an activated profile and the Router is connecting to it.
This displays the MAC address of the wireless device.
This displays the strength of the wireless signal. The signal strength mainly depends on the antenna output power and the distance between your Router and this device.
This displays the channel number used by this wireless device.
This displays the data encryption method used by this wireless device.
This displays the authentication method used by this wireless device.
This displays the network type ( In (Infrastructure) or Ad (Ad Hoc) of this wireless device.
Click this button to search for available wireless devices within transmission range and update this table.
Select a wireless device and click this button to add it to a profile.
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Tutorials
12.1 Overview
This chapter provides tutorials for your Router as follows:
• Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
• Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS
• Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)
• Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility
• Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer
12.2 Connecting to the Internet from an Access Point
This section gives you an example of how to set up an access point ( AP ) and wireless client (a notebook ( B ), in this example) for wireless communication. B can access the Internet through the access point wirelessly.
Figure 64
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12.3 Configuring Wireless Security Using WPS
This section gives you an example of how to set up wireless network using WPS. This example uses the Router as the AP and NWD210N as the wireless client which connects to a notebook.
Note: The wireless client must be a WPS-aware device (for example, a WPS USB adapter or PCI card).
There are two WPS methods for creating a secure connection. This tutorial shows you how to do both.
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• Push Button Configuration (PBC) - create a secure wireless network simply by pressing a button. See Section 12.3.1 on page 90 .This is the easier method.
• PIN Configuration - create a secure wireless network simply by entering a wireless client's PIN
(Personal Identification Number) in the Router’s interface. See Section 12.3.2 on page 91 . This is the more secure method, since one device can authenticate the other.
12.3.1 Push Button Configuration (PBC)
1
Make sure that your Router is turned on and that it is within range of your computer.
2
Make sure that you have installed the wireless client (this example uses the NWD210N) driver and utility in your notebook.
3
In the wireless client utility, find the WPS settings. Enable WPS and press the WPS button ( Start or
WPS button)
4
Log into Router’s Web Configurator and press the Push Button button in the Network > Wireless
Client > WPS Station screen.
Note: Your Router has a WPS button located on its panel, as well as a WPS button in its configuration utility. Both buttons have exactly the same function; you can use one or the other.
Note: It doesn’t matter which button is pressed first. You must press the second button within two minutes of pressing the first one.
The Router sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely.
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The following figure shows you an example to set up wireless network and security by pressing a button on both Router and wireless client (the NWD210N in this example).
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12.3.2 PIN Configuration
When you use the PIN configuration method, you need to use both Router’s configuration interface and the client’s utilities.
1
Launch your wireless client’s configuration utility. Go to the WPS settings and select the PIN method to get a PIN number.
2
Enter the PIN number to the PIN field in the Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station screen on the Router.
3
Click Start buttons (or button next to the PIN field) on both the wireless client utility screen and the
Router’s WPS Station screen within two minutes.
The Router authenticates the wireless client and sends the proper configuration settings to the wireless client. This may take up to two minutes. Then the wireless client is able to communicate with the Router securely.
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The following figure shows you the example to set up wireless network and security on Router and wireless client (ex. NWD210N in this example) by using PIN method.
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12.4 Enabling and Configuring Wireless Security (No WPS)
This example shows you how to configure wireless security settings with the following parameters on your Router.
SSID
Channel
Security
SSID_Example3
6
WPA-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key: ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey)
Follow the steps below to configure the wireless settings on your Router.
The instructions require that your hardware is connected (see the Quick Start Guide) and you are logged into the Web Configurator through your LAN connection (see Section 5.2 on page 39 ).
1
Open the Wireless LAN > General screen in the AP’s Web Configurator.
2
Make sure the Enable Wireless LAN check box is selected.
3
Enter SSID_Example3 as the SSID and select a channel.
4
Set security mode to WPA-PSK and enter ThisismyWPA-PSKpre-sharedkey in the Pre-Shared
Key field. Click Apply .
Figure 67
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Open the Status screen. Verify your wireless and wireless security settings under Device
Information and check if the WLAN connection is up under Interface Status .
Figure 68
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12.4.1 Configure Your Notebook
Note: We use the ZyXEL M-302 wireless adapter utility screens as an example for the wireless client. The screens may vary for different models.
1
The Router supports IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n wireless clients. Make sure that your notebook or computer’s wireless adapter supports one of these standards.
2
Wireless adapters come with software sometimes called a “utility” that you install on your computer. See your wireless adapter’s User’s Guide for information on how to do that.
3
After you’ve installed the utility, open it. If you cannot see your utility’s icon on your screen, go to
Start > Programs and click on your utility in the list of programs that appears. The utility displays a list of APs within range, as shown in the example screen below.
4
Select SSID_Example3 and click Connect .
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Select WPA-PSK and type the security key in the following screen. Click Next .
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The Confirm Save window appears. Check your settings and click Save to continue.
Figure 71
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7
Check the status of your wireless connection in the screen below. If your wireless connection is weak or you have no connection, see the Troubleshooting section of this User’s Guide.
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Link Status
If your connection is successful, open your Internet browser and enter http://www.zyxel.com or the
URL of any other web site in the address bar. If you are able to access the web site, your wireless connection is successfully configured.
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12.5 Connecting to USB Storage with the ZyXEL NetUSB
Share Center Utility
This tutorial shows you how to connect to a USB device over your Router network by using the
ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility.
1
Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility on the computer to which you want to connect the
USB device. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on the installation.
2
Connect a USB device to one of the USB ports of the Router.
3
Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on your computer. The name of the USB device automatically shows in the Utility screen.
4
Click on the USB device’s name. Then click Connect .
5
The device mounts on your system.
12.5.1 Multiple Connections to the USB Device
The Utility supports one connection to the Router’s USB device at a time. If more than one computer want to connect to the USB device, follow the steps below:
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After the first computer ( A ) finishes using the USB device, click Disconnect on the Utilty to unmount it.
2
Click Connect on the Utility of the second computer ( B ) to mount the USB device on B .
3
If A does not disconnect from the USB device, B cannot use it. B can click the Request to Connect button to request A to disconnect. B will see the following message on its Utility:
4
A will receive the following message on its Utility screen.
5
A should click Accept to disconnect to the USB device.
6
After A is disconnected from USB device, B will see the following message on its Utility. Now B can access the USB device.
Note: If your computer is connected to a USB device, you must disconnect it and use Exit to close the Utility. If you use the X on the Utility screen, it only closes the Utility window. The Utility is still connected. Do not exit the Utility until the USB device is disconnected via the Utility or until you receive a request to disconnect. See
Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on how to exit the Utility.
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12.6 Automatically Connecting to a USB Printer
Your computer can connect to a shared USB printer by using the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center
Utility. This tutorial shows you how to set your computer to automatically connect to a shared USB printer over your Router network each time you log into your computer.
1
Install the ZyXEL NetUSB Share Center Utility to your computer. See Chapter 3 on page 21 for details on the installation.
2
Connect a USB printer to one of the USB ports of the Router.
3
Open the ZyXEL NetUSB Sharing Center Utility on your computer. The name of the USB printer automatically shows in the Utility screen.
4
Click on the printer name. Then click Connect . Your computer will search for the printer driver. You may be prompted to install the driver. Follow the driver’s installation steps to finish installing.
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Click the Auto-Connect Printer menu and select Set Auto-Connect Printer from the menu.
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Now your computer can automatically connect to this shared USB printer over your Router network each time you log into your computer. The printer will be automatically added to your printer list.
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The Utility supports one connection to the Router’s USB device at a time. If more than one computer is using the printer and are all auto-connected to the USB device, the second computer automatically starts printing after the first computer finishes its printing task.
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13.1 Overview
This chapter discusses how to configure the wireless network settings in your Router. See the appendices for more detailed information about wireless networks.
The following figure provides an example of a wireless network.
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Router
A
B
The wireless network is the part in the blue circle. In this wireless network, devices A and B are called wireless clients. The wireless clients use the access point (AP) to interact with other devices
(such as the printer) or with the Internet. Your Router is the AP.
13.2 What You Can Do
• Use the General screen ( Section 13.4 on page 106 ) to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
• Use the MAC Filter screen ( Section 13.5 on page 110 ) to allow or deny wireless stations based on their MAC addresses from connecting to the Router.
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• Use the Advanced screen ( Section 13.6 on page 111 ) to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BSS networking and set the RTS/CTS Threshold.
• Use the QoS screen ( Section 13.7 on page 113 ) to set priority levels to services, such as e-mail,
VoIP, chat, and so on.
• Use the WPS screen ( Section 13.8 on page 114 ) to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually.
• Use the WPS Station screen ( Section 13.9 on page 115 ) to add a wireless station using WPS.
• Use the Scheduling screen ( Section 13.10 on page 116 ) to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off.
• Use the WDS screen ( Section 13.11 on page 117 ) to configure Wireless Distribution System on your Router.
13.3 What You Should Know
Every wireless network must follow these basic guidelines.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use the same SSID.
The SSID is the name of the wireless network. It stands for Service Set IDentity.
• If two wireless networks overlap, they should use different channels.
Like radio stations or television channels, each wireless network uses a specific channel, or frequency, to send and receive information.
• Every wireless client in the same wireless network must use security compatible with the AP.
Security stops unauthorized devices from using the wireless network. It can also protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
13.3.1 Wireless Security Overview
The following sections introduce different types of wireless security you can set up in the wireless network.
13.3.1.1 SSID
Normally, the AP acts like a beacon and regularly broadcasts the SSID in the area. You can hide the
SSID instead, in which case the AP does not broadcast the SSID. In addition, you should change the default SSID to something that is difficult to guess.
This type of security is fairly weak, however, because there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the SSID. In addition, unauthorized devices can still see the information that is sent in the wireless network.
13.3.1.2 MAC Address Filter
Every wireless client has a unique identification number, called a MAC address.
1 A MAC address is usually written using twelve hexadecimal characters 2 ; for example, 00A0C5000002 or
1.
Some wireless devices, such as scanners, can detect wireless networks but cannot use wireless networks. These kinds of wireless devices might not have MAC addresses.
2.
Hexadecimal characters are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A, B, C, D, E, and F.
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00:A0:C5:00:00:02. To get the MAC address for each wireless client, see the appropriate User’s
Guide or other documentation.
You can use the MAC address filter to tell the AP which wireless clients are allowed or not allowed to use the wireless network. If a wireless client is allowed to use the wireless network, it still has to have the correct settings (SSID, channel, and security). If a wireless client is not allowed to use the wireless network, it does not matter if it has the correct settings.
This type of security does not protect the information that is sent in the wireless network.
Furthermore, there are ways for unauthorized devices to get the MAC address of an authorized wireless client. Then, they can use that MAC address to use the wireless network.
13.3.1.3 Encryption
Wireless networks can use encryption to protect the information that is sent in the wireless network. Encryption is like a secret code. If you do not know the secret code, you cannot understand the message.
The types of encryption you can choose depend on the type of user authentication.
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Types of Encryption for Each Type of Authentication
Weakest
Strongest
NO AUTHENTICATION
No Security
WEP
WPA-PSK
WPA2-PSK
Usually, you should set up the strongest encryption that every wireless client in the wireless network supports. Suppose the wireless network has two wireless clients. Device A only supports
WEP, and device B supports WEP and WPA-PSK. Therefore, you should set up WEP in the wireless network.
Note: It is recommended that wireless networks use WPA-PSK or stronger encryption.
IEEE 802.1x and WEP encryption are better than none at all, but it is still possible for unauthorized devices to figure out the original information pretty quickly.
When you select WPA2-PSK in your Router, you can also select an option ( WPA Compatible ) to support WPA as well. In this case, if some wireless clients support WPA and some support WPA2, you should set up WPA2-PSK (depending on the type of wireless network login) and select the
WPA Compatible option in the Router.
Many types of encryption use a key to protect the information in the wireless network. The longer the key, the stronger the encryption. Every wireless client in the wireless network must have the same key.
13.3.1.4 WPS
WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is an industry standard specification, defined by the WiFi Alliance. WPS allows you to quickly set up a wireless network with strong security, without having to configure security settings manually. Depending on the devices in your network, you can either press a button (on the device itself, or in its configuration utility) or enter a PIN (Personal Identification
Number) in the devices. Then, they connect and set up a secure network by themselves. See how to set up a secure wireless network using WPS in the Section 12.3 on page 89 .
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13.3.1.5 WDS
Wireless Distribution System or WDS security is used between bridged APs. It is independent of the security between the wired networks and their respective APs. If you do not enable WDS security, traffic between APs is not encrypted. When WDS security is enabled, both APs must use the same pre-shared key.
13.4 General Wireless LAN Screen
Use this screen to enable the Wireless LAN, enter the SSID and select the wireless security mode.
Note: If you are configuring the Router from a computer connected to the wireless LAN and you change the Router’s SSID, channel or security settings, you will lose your wireless connection when you press Apply to confirm. You must then change the wireless settings of your computer to match the Router’s new settings.
Click Network > Wireless LAN to open the General screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > General
LABEL
Wireless Setup
Wireless LAN
DESCRIPTION
Network
Name(SSID)
Hide SSID
This is turned on by default.
You can turn the wireless LAN on or off using the switch at the rear panel of the Router. The current wireless state is reflected in this field.
(Service Set IDentity) The SSID identifies the Service Set with which a wireless station is associated. Wireless stations associating to the Router must have the same SSID. Enter a descriptive name (up to 32 keyboard characters) for the wireless LAN.
Select this check box to hide the SSID in the outgoing beacon frame so a station cannot obtain the SSID through scanning using a site survey tool.
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LABEL
Channel
Selection
DESCRIPTION
Set the operating frequency/channel depending on your particular region.
Select a channel from the drop-down list box. The options vary depending on the frequency band and the country you are in.
Refer to the Connection Wizard chapter for more information on channels. This option is only available if Auto Channel Selection is disabled.
This displays the channel the Router is currently using.
Operating
Channel
Security
Security Mode Select WEP , WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to add security on this wireless network. The wireless clients which want to associate to this network must have same wireless security settings as the Router. After you select to use a security, additional options appears in this screen. See 13.4.2
and 13.4.3
sections.
Or you can select No Security to allow any client to associate this network without authentication.
Apply
Reset
Note: If you enable the WPS function, only No Security , WPA-PSK and WPA2-PSK are available in this field.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
See the rest of this chapter for information on the other labels in this screen.
13.4.1 No Security
Select No Security to allow wireless stations to communicate with the access points without any data encryption.
Note: If you do not enable any wireless security on your Router, your network is accessible to any wireless networking device that is within range.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > General: No Security
LABEL
Security Mode
Apply
Cancel
DESCRIPTION
Choose No Security from the drop-down list box.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.
13.4.2 WEP Encryption
WEP encryption scrambles the data transmitted between the wireless stations and the access points to keep network communications private. It encrypts unicast and multicast communications in a network. Both the wireless stations and the access points must use the same WEP key.
Your Router allows you to configure up to four 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys but only one key can be enabled at any one time.
In order to configure and enable WEP encryption, click Network > Wireless LAN to display the
General screen. Select Static WEP from the Security Mode list.
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The following table describes the wireless LAN security labels in this screen.
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LABEL
Security Mode
PassPhrase
DESCRIPTION
Select Static WEP to enable data encryption.
Enter a Passphrase (up to 26 printable characters) and click Generate.
A passphrase functions like a password. In WEP security mode, it is further converted by the
Router into a complicated string that is referred to as the “key”. This key is requested from all devices wishing to connect to a wireless network.
WEP Encryption Select 64-bit WEP or 128-bit WEP .
Authentication
Method
This dictates the length of the security key that the network is going to use.
Select Auto or Shared Key from the drop-down list box.
This field specifies whether the wireless clients have to provide the WEP key to login to the wireless client. Keep this setting at Auto unless you want to force a key verification before communication between the wireless client and the Router occurs.
ASCII
Hex
Select Shared Key to force the clients to provide the WEP key prior to communication.
Select this option in order to enter ASCII characters as WEP key.
Select this option in order to enter hexadecimal characters as a WEP key.
The preceding "0x", that identifies a hexadecimal key, is entered automatically.
Key 1 to Key 4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data. Both the Router and the wireless stations must use the same WEP key for data transmission.
If you chose 64-bit WEP , then enter any 5 ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
Apply
Cancel
If you chose 128-bit WEP , then enter 13 ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal characters
("0-9", "A-F").
You must configure at least one key, only one key can be activated at any one time.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.
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13.4.3 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
Click Network > Wireless LAN to display the General screen. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode list.
Figure 77
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > General: WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Security Mode
WPA-PSK
Compatible
Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to enable data encryption.
This field appears when you choose WPA-PSK2 as the Security Mode .
Check this field to allow wireless devices using WPA-PSK security mode to connect to your
Router.
Pre-Shared Key WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK uses a simple common password for authentication.
Group Key
Update Timer
Apply
Cancel
Type a pre-shared key from 8 to 63 case-sensitive keyboard characters.
The Group Key Update Timer is the rate at which the AP sends a new group key out to all clients.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
Refer to Table 41 on page 106 for descriptions of the other labels in this screen.
13.5 MAC Filter
The MAC filter screen allows you to configure the Router to give exclusive access to devices (Allow) or exclude devices from accessing the Router (Deny). Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC
(Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six
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To change your Router’s MAC filter settings, click Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter . The screen appears as shown.
Figure 78
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The following table describes the labels in this menu.
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Network > Wireless LAN > MAC Filter
LABEL
Access Policy
Policy
DESCRIPTION
Define the filter action for the list of MAC addresses in the MAC Address table.
Select Allow to permit access to the Router, MAC addresses not listed will be denied access to the Router.
Delete
MAC Address
Apply
Cancel
Select Reject to block access to the Router, MAC addresses not listed will be allowed to access the Router
Add a station
Mac Address
Enter the MAC addresses of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
Router in these address fields. Enter the MAC addresses in a valid MAC address format, that is, six hexadecimal character pairs, for example, 12:34:56:78:9a:bc. Click Add .
MAC Filter Summary
Click the delete icon to remove the MAC address from the list.
This is the MAC address of the wireless station that are allowed or denied access to the
Router.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
13.6 Wireless LAN Advanced Screen
Use this screen to allow wireless advanced features, such as intra-BSS networking and set the
RTS/CTS Threshold
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Click Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced . The screen appears as shown.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > Advanced
LABEL
RTS/CTS
Threshold
Fragmentation
Threshold
Enable Intra-
BSS Traffic
DESCRIPTION
Data with its frame size larger than this value will perform the RTS (Request To Send)/CTS
(Clear To Send) handshake.
The threshold (number of bytes) for the fragmentation boundary for directed messages. It is the maximum data fragment size that can be sent. Enter an even number.
A Basic Service Set (BSS) exists when all communications between wireless clients or between a wireless client and a wired network client go through one access point (AP).
Output Power
Intra-BSS traffic is traffic between wireless clients in the BSS. When Intra-BSS is enabled, wireless client A and B can access the wired network and communicate with each other.
When Intra-BSS is disabled, wireless client A and B can still access the wired network but cannot communicate with each other.
Set the output power of the Router in this field. If there is a high density of APs in an area, decrease the output power of the Router to reduce interference with other APs. Select one of the following 100% , 90% , 75% , 50% , 25% , 10% or Minimum . See the product specifications for more information on your Router’s output power.
Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed mode to allow IEEE802.11b and IEEE802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.
Select 802.11b only to allow only IEEE 802.11b compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.
Select 802.11g only to allow only IEEE 802.11g compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.
Select 802.11n only to allow only IEEE 802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.
Select 11b/g/n mixed mode to allow IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11n compliant WLAN devices to associate with the Router.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
HT (High Throughput) Physical Mode - Use the fields below to configure the 802.11 wireless environment of your Router.
Operating
Mode
Choose this according to the wireless mode(s) used in your network.
Mixed Mode - Select this if the wireless clients in your network use different wireless modes
(for example, IEEE 802.11b/g and IEEE 802.1n modes)
Green Mode - Select this if the wireless clients in your network uses only one type of wireless mode (for example, IEEEE 802.11 n only)
Select the channel bandwidth you want to use for your wireless network.
Channel
Bandwidth
It is recommended that you select 20/40 (20/40 MHz).
Select 20 MHz if you want to lessen radio interference with other wireless devices in your neighborhood.
Guard Interval Select Auto to increase data throughput. However, this may make data transfer more prone to errors.
Extension
Channel
Select Long to prioritize data integrity. This may be because your wireless network is busy and congested or the Router is located in an environment prone to radio interference.
This is set to Auto by default.
Apply
Cancel
If you select 20/40 as your Channel Bandwidth , the extension channel enables the Router to get higher data throughput. This also lowers radio interference and traffic.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
13.7 Quality of Service (QoS) Screen
The QoS screen allows you to automatically give a service (such as VoIP and video) a priority level.
Click Network > Wireless LAN > QoS . The following screen appears.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > QoS
LABEL
Enable WMM
QoS
Apply
Cancel
DESCRIPTION
Check this to have the Router automatically give a service a priority level according to the
ToS value in the IP header of packets it sends. WMM QoS (Wifi MultiMedia Quality of
Service) gives high priority to voice and video, which makes them run more smoothly.
Click Apply to save your changes to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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13.8 WPS Screen
Use this screen to enable/disable WPS, view or generate a new PIN number and check current WPS status. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > WPS tab.
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Network > Wireless LAN > WPS
LABEL
WPS Setup
Enable WPS
PIN Number
DESCRIPTION
Select this to enable the WPS feature.
This displays a PIN number last time system generated. Click Generate to generate a new PIN number.
Status
Status
Release
Configuration
802.11 Mode
SSID
Security
Apply
Cancel
This displays Configured when the Router has connected to a wireless network using
WPS or when Enable WPS is selected and wireless or wireless security settings have been changed. The current wireless and wireless security settings also appear in the screen.
This displays Unconfigured if WPS is disabled and there are no wireless or wireless security changes on the Router or you click Release_Configuration to remove the configured wireless and wireless security settings.
This button is only available when the WPS status displays Configured .
Click this button to remove all configured wireless and wireless security settings for WPS connections on the Router.
This is the 802.11 mode used. Only compliant WLAN devices can associate with the
Router.
This is the name of the wireless network.
This is the type of wireless security employed by the network.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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13.9 WPS Station Screen
Use this screen when you want to add a wireless station using WPS. To open this screen, click
Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station tab.
Note: Note: After you click Push Button on this screen, you have to press a similar button in the wireless station utility within 2 minutes. To add the second wireless station, you have to press these buttons on both device and the wireless station again after the first 2 minutes.
Figure 82
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > WPS Station
LABEL
Push Button
DESCRIPTION
Use this button when you use the PBC (Push Button Configuration) method to configure wireless stations’s wireless settings. See Section 12.3.1 on page 90 .
Or input station’s PIN number
Click this to start WPS-aware wireless station scanning and the wireless security information synchronization.
Use this button when you use the PIN Configuration method to configure wireless station’s wireless settings. See Section 12.3.2 on page 91 .
Type the same PIN number generated in the wireless station’s utility. Then click Start to associate to each other and perform the wireless security information synchronization.
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13.10 Scheduling Screen
Use this screen to set the times your wireless LAN is turned on and off. Wireless LAN scheduling is disabled by default. The wireless LAN can be scheduled to turn on or off on certain days and at certain times. To open this screen, click Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling tab.
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Network > Wireless LAN > Scheduling
LABEL DESCRIPTION
Wireless LAN Scheduling
Enable Wireless
LAN Scheduling
Select this to enable Wireless LAN scheduling.
Scheduling
WLAN Status Select On or Off to specify whether the Wireless LAN is turned on or off. This field works in conjunction with the Day and Except for the following times fields.
Day
For the following times
(24-Hour
Format)
Apply
Cancel
Select Everyday or the specific days to turn the Wireless LAN on or off. If you select
Everyday you can not select any specific days. This field works in conjunction with the
Except for the following times field.
Select a begin time using the first set of hour and minute ( min ) drop down boxes and select an end time using the second set of hour and minute ( min ) drop down boxes. If you have chosen On earlier for the WLAN Status the Wireless LAN will turn on between the two times you enter in these fields. If you have chosen Off earlier for the WLAN Status the
Wireless LAN will turn off between the two times you enter in these fields.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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13.11 WDS Screen
A Wireless Distribution System is a wireless connection between two or more APs. Use this screen to set the operating mode of your Router to AP + Bridge or Bridge Only and establish wireless links with other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in bridge mode.
Note: You must enable the same wireless security settings on the Router and on all wireless clients that you want to associate with it.
Click Network > Wireless LAN > WDS tab. The following screen opens with the Basic Setting set to Disabled , and Security Mode set to No Security .
Figure 84
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > Wireless LAN > WDS
LABEL
WDS Setup
Basic Settings
DESCRIPTION
Select the operating mode for your Router.
• AP + Bridge The Router functions as a bridge and access point simultaneously.
• Bridge - The Router acts as a wireless network bridge and establishes wireless links with other APs. You need to know the MAC address of the peer device, which also must be in bridge mode. The Router can establish up to five wireless links with other APs.
This is the MAC address of your Router.
Local MAC
Address
Phy Mode
Remote MAC
Address
Select the Phy mode you want the Router to use. This dictates the maximum size of packets during data transmission.
This is the MAC address of the peer device that your Router wants to make a bridge connection with.
You can connect to up to 4 peer devices.
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LABEL
EncrypType
DESCRIPTION
Select whether to use WEP , TKIP or AES encryption for your WDS connection in this field.
EncrypKey
Apply
Cancel
Otherwise, select No Security .
The Encryp key is used to encrypt data. Peers must use the same key for data transmission.
Click Apply to save your changes to Router.
Click Cancel to reload the previous configuration for this screen.
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WAN
14.1 Overview
This chapter discusses the Router’s WAN screens. Use these screens to configure your Router for
Internet access.
A WAN (Wide Area Network) connection is an outside connection to another network or the
Internet. It connects your private networks such as a LAN (Local Area Network) and other networks, so that a computer in one location can communicate with computers in other locations.
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14.2 What You Can Do
• Use the Internet Connection screen ( Section 14.4 on page 121 ) to enter your ISP information and set how the computer acquires its IP, DNS and WAN MAC addresses.
• Use the Advanced screen ( Section 14.5 on page 130 ) to enable multicasting, configure Windows networking and bridge.
• Use IGMP Blocking screen ( Section 14.6 on page 131 ) to enable IGMP blocking in the LAN ports.
14.3 What You Need To Know
The information in this section can help you configure the screens for your WAN connection, as well as enable/disable some advanced features of your Router.
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14.3.1 Configuring Your Internet Connection
Encapsulation Method
Encapsulation is used to include data from an upper layer protocol into a lower layer protocol. To set up a WAN connection to the Internet, you need to use the same encapsulation method used by your
ISP (Internet Service Provider). If your ISP offers a dial-up Internet connection using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), they should also provide a username and password (and service name) for user authentication.
WAN IP Address
The WAN IP address is an IP address for the Router, which makes it accessible from an outside network. It is used by the Router to communicate with other devices in other networks. It can be static (fixed) or dynamically assigned by the ISP each time the Router tries to access the Internet.
If your ISP assigns you a static WAN IP address, they should also assign you the subnet mask and
DNS server IP address(es) (and a gateway IP address if you use the Ethernet or ENET ENCAP encapsulation method).
DNS Server Address Assignment
Use Domain Name System (DNS) to map a domain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa, for instance, the IP address of www.zyxel.com is 204.217.0.2. The DNS server is extremely important because without it, you must know the IP address of a computer before you can access it.
The Router can get the DNS server addresses in the following ways.
1
The ISP tells you the DNS server addresses, usually in the form of an information sheet, when you sign up. If your ISP gives you DNS server addresses, manually enter them in the DNS server fields.
2
If your ISP dynamically assigns the DNS server IP addresses (along with the Router’s WAN IP address), set the DNS server fields to get the DNS server address from the ISP.
WAN MAC Address
The MAC address screen allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the factory default or cloning the MAC address from a computer on your LAN. Choose Factory Default to select the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Otherwise, click Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning. Once it is successfully configured, the address will be copied to configuration file. It is recommended that you clone the MAC address prior to hooking up the WAN Port.
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14.3.2 Multicast
Traditionally, IP packets are transmitted in one of either two ways - Unicast (1 sender - 1 recipient) or Broadcast (1 sender - everybody on the network). Multicast delivers IP packets to a group of hosts on the network - not everybody and not just 1.
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Router
In the multicast example above, systems A and D comprise one multicast group. In multicasting, the server only needs to send one data stream and this is delivered to systems A and D.
IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data. The Router supports both IGMP version 1
( IGMP-v1 ) and IGMP version 2 ( IGMP-v2 ).
At start up, the Router queries all directly connected networks to gather group membership. After that, the Router periodically updates this information. IP multicasting can be enabled/disabled on the Router LAN and/or WAN interfaces in the Web Configurator ( LAN ; WAN ). Select None to disable IP multicasting on these interfaces.
14.4 Internet Connection
Use this screen to change your Router’s Internet access settings. Click WAN from the Configuration menu. The screen differs according to the encapsulation you choose.
14.4.1 Ethernet Encapsulation
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This screen displays when you select Ethernet encapsulation.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation You must choose the Ethernet option when the WAN port is used as a regular Ethernet.
WAN IP Address Assignment
Get automatically from ISP
(Default)
Use Fixed IP
Address
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection.
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
IP Address
IP Subnet
Mask
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected
Enter the IP Subnet Mask in this field.
Use Fixed IP Address
Gateway IP
Address
Enter a
WAN DNS Assignment
Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.
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LABEL
First DNS
Server
DESCRIPTION
Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's
WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Second DNS
Server Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to
0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to
None after you click Apply .
WAN MAC
Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Clone the computer’s
MAC address -
IP Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Select Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Apply
Reset
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
14.4.2 PPPoE Encapsulation
The Router supports PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet). PPPoE is an IETF standard (RFC
2516) specifying how a personal computer (PC) interacts with a broadband modem (DSL, cable, wireless, etc.) connection. The PPP over Ethernet option is for a dial-up connection using PPPoE.
For the service provider, PPPoE offers an access and authentication method that works with existing access control systems (for example Radius).
One of the benefits of PPPoE is the ability to let you access one of multiple network services, a function known as dynamic service selection. This enables the service provider to easily create and offer new IP services for individuals.
Operationally, PPPoE saves significant effort for both you and the ISP or carrier, as it requires no specific configuration of the broadband modem at the customer site.
By implementing PPPoE directly on the Router (rather than individual computers), the computers on the LAN do not need PPPoE software installed, since the Router does that part of the task.
Furthermore, with NAT, all of the LANs’ computers will have access.
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This screen displays when you select PPPoE encapsulation.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
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Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPPoE Encapsulation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Encapsulation Select PPP over Ethernet if you connect to your Internet via dial-up.
User Name
Password
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the user name above.
Retype to
Confirm
MTU Size
Type your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.
Enter the Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) or the largest packet size per frame that your
Router can receive and process.
Select Nailed-Up Connection if you do not want the connection to time out.
Nailed-Up
Connection
Idle Timeout
(sec)
This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the router automatically disconnects from the PPPoE server.
WAN IP Address Assignment
Get automatically from ISP
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Use Fixed IP
Address
Second DNS
Server
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
My WAN IP
Address
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected
WAN DNS Assignment
Use Fixed IP Address .
First DNS Server Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the
Router's WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's
IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to 0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply .
WAN MAC
Address
Factory default
Clone the computer’s MAC address - IP
Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Apply
Reset
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Select Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
14.4.3 PPTP Encapsulation
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using TCP/IPbased networks.
PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public networks, such as the Internet.
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This screen displays when you select PPTP encapsulation.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 54
Network > WAN > Internet Connection: PPTP Encapsulation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Connection
Type
To configure a PPTP client, you must configure the User Name and
PPP connection and the PPTP parameters for a PPTP connection.
Password fields for a
User Name
Password
Retype to
Confirm
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the User Name above.
Type your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
Nailed-up
Connection
Select Nailed-Up Connection if you do not want the connection to time out.
Idle Timeout This value specifies the time in minutes that elapses before the Router automatically disconnects from the PPTP server.
PPTP Configuration
Type the IP address of the PPTP server.
Server IP
Address
Get automatically from ISP
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection.
Use Fixed IP
Address
IP Address
IP Subnet
Mask
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address .
Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the
Router.
Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.
Gateway IP
Address
WAN IP Address Assignment
Get automatically from ISP
Select this to get your WAN IP address from your ISP.
Use Fixed IP
Address
My WAN IP
Address
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected
WAN DNS Assignment
Use Fixed IP Address .
First DNS
Server
Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's
WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Second DNS
Server Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to
0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to
None after you click Apply .
WAN MAC
Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Clone the computer’s
MAC address -
IP Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Select Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Apply
Reset
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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14.4.4 L2TP Encapsulation
The Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) works at layer 2 (the data link layer) to tunnel network traffic between two peer devices over another network (like the Internet).
This screen displays when you select L2TP encapsulation.
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 55
Network > WAN > Internet Connection: L2TP Encapsulation
LABEL DESCRIPTION
ISP Parameters for Internet Access
Connection
Type
To configure a L2TP client, you must configure the User Name and layer-2 connection and the L2TP parameters for an L2TP connection.
Password fields for a
User Name
Password
Retype to
Confirm
Type the user name given to you by your ISP.
Type the password associated with the User Name above.
Type your password again to make sure that you have entered is correctly.
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LABEL DESCRIPTION
L2TP Configuration
Server IP
Address
Get automatically from ISP
Type the IP address of the L2TP server.
Select this option If your ISP did not assign you a fixed IP address. This is the default selection.
Use Fixed IP
Address
IP Address
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address.
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address .
IP Subnet
Mask
Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the
Router.
Enter a Gateway IP Address (if your ISP gave you one) in this field.
Gateway IP
Address
WAN IP Address Assignment
Get automatically from ISP
Select this to get your WAN IP address from your ISP.
Select this option If the ISP assigned a fixed IP address. Use Fixed IP
Address
My WAN IP
Address
Enter your WAN IP address in this field if you selected Use Fixed IP Address .
WAN DNS Assignment
First DNS
Server
Select From ISP the ISP assigns.
if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's
WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that
Second DNS
Server Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to
0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to
User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply .
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
WAN MAC
Address
The MAC address section allows users to configure the WAN port's MAC address by either using the Router’s MAC address, copying the MAC address from a computer on your LAN or manually entering a MAC address.
Factory default Select Factory default to use the factory assigned default MAC Address.
Select Clone the computer's MAC address - IP Address and enter the IP address of the computer on the LAN whose MAC you are cloning.
Clone the computer’s
MAC address -
IP Address
Set WAN MAC
Address
Apply
Reset
Select this option and enter the MAC address you want to use.
Click
Click
Apply
Reset
to save your changes back to the Router.
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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14.5 Advanced WAN Screen
Use this screen to enable Multicast and enable Auto-bridge .
Note: The categories shown in this screen are independent of each other.
To change your Router’s advanced WAN settings, click Network > WAN > Advanced . The screen appears as shown.
Figure 91
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 56
Network > WAN > Advanced
LABEL
Multicast Setup
Multicast
DESCRIPTION
Select IGMPv1/v2 to enable multicasting. This applies to traffic routed from the WAN to the LAN.
Select None to disable this feature. This may cause incoming traffic to be dropped or sent to all connected network devices.
Auto-Subnet Setup
None
Enable Autobridge mode
Select this option to have the Router do nothing when it gets a WAN IP address in the range of 192.168.x.y (where x and y are from zero to nine) or in the same subnet as the LAN IP address.
Select this option to have the Router switch to bridge mode automatically when the Router gets a WAN IP address in the range of 192.168.x.y (where x and y are from zero to nine) no matter what the LAN IP address is.
Enable Auto-IP-
Change mode
Select this option to have the Router change its LAN IP address to 10.0.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 accordingly when the Router gets a dynamic WAN IP address in the same subnet as the LAN
IP address 192.168.1.1 or 10.0.0.1.
Apply
Reset
The NAT, DHCP server and firewall functions on the Router are still available in thismode.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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14.6 IGMP Blocking Screen
Use this screen to enable IGMP blocking (snooping) if you have LAN users that subscribe to multicast services.
IGMP (Internet Group Multicast Protocol) is a network-layer protocol used to establish membership in a multicast group - it is not used to carry user data.
Click Network > WAN > IGMP Blocking . The screen appears as shown.
Figure 92
Network > WAN > IGMP Blocking
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 57
Network > WAN > IGMP Blocking
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IGMP Block Setup
Enable IGMP
Block
Apply
Select this option to have the Router use IGMP blocking (snooping).
Check the LAN port/s to which IGMP snooping applies.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Reset Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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LAN
15.1 Overview
This chapter describes how to configure LAN settings.
A Local Area Network (LAN) is a shared communication system to which many computers are attached. A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floor of a building. The LAN screens can help you configure a LAN DHCP server, manage IP addresses, and partition your physical network into logical networks.
Figure 93
LAN Example
The LAN screens can help you manage IP addresses.
15.2 What You Can Do
• Use the IP screen ( Section 15.4 on page 135 ) to change the IP address for your Router.
• Use the IP Alias screen ( Section 15.5 on page 135 ) to have the Router apply IP alias to create
LAN subnets.
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15.3 What You Need To Know
The actual physical connection determines whether the Router ports are LAN or WAN ports. There are two separate IP networks, one inside the LAN network and the other outside the WAN network as shown next.
Figure 94
LAN and WAN IP Addresses
The LAN parameters of the Router are preset in the factory with the following values:
• IP address of 192.168.1.1 with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 (24 bits)
• DHCP server enabled with 32 client IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33.
These parameters should work for the majority of installations. If your ISP gives you explicit DNS server address(es), read the embedded Web Configurator help regarding what fields need to be configured.
15.3.1 IP Pool Setup
The Router is pre-configured with a pool of 32 IP addresses starting from 192.168.1.33 to
192.168.1.64. This configuration leaves 31 IP addresses (excluding the Router itself) in the lower range (192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.32) for other server computers, for instance, servers for mail,
FTP, TFTP, web, etc., that you may have.
15.3.2 LAN TCP/IP
The Router has built-in DHCP server capability that assigns IP addresses and DNS servers to systems that support DHCP client capability.
15.3.3 IP Alias
IP alias allows you to partition a physical network into different logical networks over the same
Ethernet interface. The Router supports three logical LAN interfaces via its single physical Ethernet interface with the Router itself as the gateway for each LAN network.
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15.4 LAN IP Screen
Use this screen to change the IP address for your Router. Click Network > LAN > IP .
Figure 95
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 58
Network > LAN > IP
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Address Type the IP address of your Router in dotted decimal notation.
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.
Apply
Reset
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
15.5 IP Alias Screen
Use this screen to have the Router apply IP alias to create LAN subnets. Click LAN
>
IP Alias .
Figure 96
Network > LAN > IP Alias
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 59
Network > LAN > IP Alias
LABEL
IP Alias
IP Address
DESCRIPTION
Check this to enable IP alias.
Type the IP alias address of your Router in dotted decimal notation.
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Network > LAN > IP Alias (continued)
LABEL DESCRIPTION
IP Subnet Mask The subnet mask specifies the network number portion of an IP address. Your Router will automatically calculate the subnet mask based on the IP address that you assign. Unless you are implementing subnetting, use the subnet mask computed by the Router.
Apply
Reset
Click
Click
Apply
Reset
to save your changes back to the Router.
to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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DHCP Server
16.1 Overview
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, RFC 2131 and RFC 2132) allows individual clients to obtain TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a server. You can configure the Router’s LAN as a DHCP server or disable it. When configured as a server, the Router provides the TCP/IP configuration for the clients. If DHCP service is disabled, you must have another DHCP server on your LAN, or else the computer must be manually configured.
16.2 What You Can Do
• Use the General ( Section 16.3 on page 137 ) screen to enable the DHCP server.
• Use the Advanced ( Section 16.4 on page 138 ) screen to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC Addresses.
16.3 General Screen
Use this screen to enable the DHCP server. Click Network > DHCP Server .
The following screen displays.
Figure 97
Network > DHCP Server > General
The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 60
Network > DHCP Server > General
LABEL
Enable DHCP
Server
IP Pool Starting
Address
DESCRIPTION
Enable or Disable DHCP for LAN.
This field specifies the first of the contiguous addresses in the IP address pool for LAN.
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LABEL
Pool Size
Apply
Reset
DESCRIPTION
This field specifies the size, or count of the IP address pool for LAN.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
16.4 Advanced Screen
This screen allows you to assign IP addresses on the LAN to specific individual computers based on their MAC addresses. You can also use this screen to configure the DNS server information that the
Router sends to the DHCP clients.
To change your Router’s static DHCP settings, click Network > DHCP Server > Advanced . The following screen displays.
Figure 98
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The following table describes the labels in this screen.
Table 61
Network > DHCP Server > Advanced
LABEL DESCRIPTION
LAN Static DHCP Table
#
MAC Address
This is the index number of the static IP table entry (row).
Type the MAC address (with colons) of a computer on your LAN.
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LABEL
IP Address
DNS Server
DNS Servers
Assigned by
DHCP Server
First DNS
Server
Second DNS
Server
Apply
Reset
DESCRIPTION
Type the LAN IP address of a computer on your LAN.
The Router passes a DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address (in the order you specify here) to the DHCP clients. The Router only passes this information to the LAN DHCP clients when you select the Enable DHCP Server check box. When you clear the Enable
DHCP Server check box, DHCP service is disabled and you must have another DHCP sever on your LAN, or else the computers must have their DNS server addresses manually configured.
Select From ISP if your ISP dynamically assigns DNS server information (and the Router's
WAN IP address). The field to the right displays the (read-only) DNS server IP address that the ISP assigns.
Select User-Defined if you have the IP address of a DNS server. Enter the DNS server's IP address in the field to the right. If you chose User-Defined , but leave the IP address set to
0.0.0.0, User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply . If you set a second choice to
User-Defined , and enter the same IP address, the second User-Defined changes to None after you click Apply .
Select DNS Relay to have the Router act as a DNS proxy. The Router's LAN IP address displays in the field to the right (read-only). The Router tells the DHCP clients on the LAN that the Router itself is the DNS server. When a computer on the LAN sends a DNS query to the Router, the Router forwards the query to the Router's system DNS server (configured in the WAN > Internet Connection screen) and relays the response back to the computer.
You can only select DNS Relay for one of the three servers; if you select DNS Relay for a second or third DNS server, that choice changes to None after you click Apply .
Select None if you do not want to configure DNS servers. If you do not configure a DNS server, you must know the IP address of a computer in order to access it.
Click Apply to save your changes back to the Router.
Click Reset to begin configuring this screen afresh.
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