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Hercules Router 802.11G-54
1.
YOUR HERCULES ROUTER
Your Hercules Router opens up the doors of WiFi for you, allowing you to discover a new way of
communicating between several computers, sharing Internet access, peripheral devices, data and more… all without the constraints of cables.
Great care has been taken in designing your product. Both simple to operate and user-friendly, it is well suited to beginners and advanced users alike.
And now, it’s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude TM !
1.1.
Recommendations
- Never open up your Hercules Router, as you risk damaging its internal components.
- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your router away from:
- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),
- sources of heat such as radiators, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Do not cover your router.
- Unplug the router’s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. To unplug the power cable, take hold of and pull on the plug. Never pull on the cable itself.
- Disconnect the router before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners.
1.2.
Specifications
Your Hercules Wireless G Router, referred to hereafter in the manual as the Hercules Router, is equipped
with several functionalities: (1) WiFi 802.11g
router , (2) 10/100 LAN switch, and (3) Internet firewall.
WAN mode support (PPPoE, automatic DHCP, static IP)
LAN mode support
Router mode support
RF specification: frequency band = 2400-24835MHz
Max. transmission power: 100mW
One internal antenna, one slewable external antenna
4 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Mbps LAN Ethernet connection
Auto MDIX support (automatic detection of crossed cabling)
Complies with the IEEE 802.3u standard
Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control in Full Duplex mode
Security functions:
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WPA -PSK/WPA2-PSK/Mixed WPA-WPA2, filtering by
External CC power, input: 200~240V, 50/60Hz, output: 9 V CC/1 A
Green LEDs on front face
Software (firmware) update via Ethernet port
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Table of contents
- 4 YOUR HERCULES ROUTER
- 4 Recommendations
- 4 Specifications
- 5 System requirements
- 5 Box contents
- 5 Front face overview
- 6 Connectivity overview
- 7 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ROUTER
- 7 Launching the Hercules Router Installation Assistant
- 7 Step 1: How to position your router
- 8 Step 2: How to connect your router
- 8 modem
- 10 Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control)
- 10 Connecting the router
- 11 WIFI MANAGER, THE VERSATILE UTILITY
- 11 Opening the door to WiFi Manager
- 12 Changing the WiFi Manager password
- 13 Navigating within the WiFi Manager interface
- 13 Sharing your Internet connection via the router
- 14 Selecting your Internet connection
- 15 Testing your Internet connection
- 15 Resolving any difficulties in accessing WiFi Manager or the Internet
- 19 Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips
- 19 Personalizing your WiFi network
- 20 Securing your WiFi network using the Assistant
- 22 devices
- 24 Disabling your WiFi network
- 24 The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet attacks
- 25 A few important points to bear in mind before getting started
- 25 Computers running Windows Vista: Connecting to a wireless network
- 29 Disconnecting from a wireless network
- 30 Managing your favorite networks
- 31 connection
- 32 Enabling sharing
- 35 Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders
- 37 Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders
- 37 Windows Vista: Sharing a printer
- 39 Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer
- 41 network
- 43 connection
- 43 network
- 48 Windows XP: Sharing folders
- 49 Windows XP: Accessing shared folders
- 49 Windows XP: Sharing a printer
- 51 Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name
- 52 connection (advanced users)
- 52 connection
- 52 Creating a workgroup in Windows
- 53 Windows 2000: Sharing folders
- 53 Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders
- 54 Windows 2000: Sharing a printer
- 55 Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name
- 56 network
- 57 connection (advanced users)
- 57 connection
- 57 network
- 59 Windows Me: Sharing folders
- 60 Windows Me: Accessing shared folders
- 60 Windows Me: Sharing a printer
- 62 Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name
- 62 connection (advanced users)
- 63 connection
- 63 Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup
- 63 Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders
- 64 Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders
- 64 Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer
- 66 network
- 67 connection (advanced users)
- 68 WIFI MANAGER FOR ADVANCED USERS
- 68 Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options
- 69 Configuring your Internet firewall
- 69 access to a computer for certain Internet services
- 71 Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services
- 72 Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer
- 72 A toolbox with multiple facets
- 72 Restarting the Hercules Router
- 73 Restoring your original settings
- 73 Updating the router’s firmware
- 74 Other advanced options
- 74 Configuring the DHCP server
- 75 Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain name server
- 75 Internet
- 76 Changing the Hercules Router’s password
- 76 Product information
- 77 GLOSSARY
- 80 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
- 80 WARRANTY
- 80 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION