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Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router

User Guide

WL-603

3CRWDR300A-73 3CRWDR300B-73

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Part No. 10016794 Rev AA

Published July 2008

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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Naming Convention 7 Conventions 8 Feedback About This User Guide 9 Related Documentation 9

INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router 11 Router Advantages 14 Package Contents 14 Minimum System and Component Requirements 15 Physical Features 15

INSTALLING THE ROUTER

Introduction 21

Safety Information 21

Positioning the Router 21

Using the Rubber Feet 22

Wall Mounting 22

Mounting Instructions for Cement Walls 22 Mounting Instructions for

Wood Walls 23 Powering Up the Router 23 Connecting the Router 23

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

Obtaining an IP Address Automatically 27

Windows 2000 27

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Windows Vista 29 Windows XP 30

Macintosh 30 Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software 31 Disabling Web Proxy 31

RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application 33

Running the 3Com Detect Application 33 Accessing the Setup Wizard 35

Wizard - Change Password 38

Wizard - Time and Time Zone 39

Wizard - Connection Type 40

Wizard - LAN Settings 46

Wizard - Wireless Setting 47

Wizard - Configuration Summary 52

CONFIGURING THE ROUTER

Navigating through the Router Configuration Screens 53

Main Menu 53 Welcome Screen 53

Status 53 LAN Settings 54

LAN Settings Unit Configuration 54

DHCP Clients List 55 Wireless Settings 57

Configuration 58

Encryption 60

WPS 65

Connection Control 67

Client List 68

WMM 68

WDS 71

Advanced 74 Internet Settings 76

ATM P V C 76

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DNS 88 Clone MAC address 89

Firewall 90

SPI 90 Special Applications 94 Virtual Servers 95 DMZ 96 PC Privileges 97 Schedule Rule 99 URL Filter 100

Advanced 101

Security 101 VLAN 104 Static Routes 106 RIP 108 DDNS 110 SNMP 111 Syslog 112 Proxy ARP 113 QoS Settings 114

Traff ic M a ppi ng 115 VPN 117 System Tools 124

Restart Router 124

Configuration 124

Upgrade 125

Time Zone 126

Ping 127

Traceroute 128

DNS Lookup 129

Diagnostic 129 Status and Logs 130

Status 130

ADSL Status 131

ATM PVC Status 131

Routing Table 132

Logs 132

Traffic Statistics 133

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Support/Feedback 134

Support 134 Feedback 134

TROUBLESHOOTING

Basic Connection Checks 135 Browsing to the Router Configuration Screens 136 Connecting to the Internet 136 Forgotten Password and Reset to Factory Defaults 138 Wireless Networking 139 Recovering from Corrupted Software 140 Power Adapter 141 Frequently Asked Questions 143

IP ADDRESSING

The Internet Protocol Suite 145 Managing the Router over the Network 145

IP Addresses and Subnet Masks 145

How does a Device Obtain an IP Address and Subnet Mask? 147

DHCP Addressing 147 Static Addressing 147 Auto-IP Addressing 148

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3Com Wireless 11n Cable/DSL Firewall Router 149

Standards 151

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SAFETY INFORMATION

END USER SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

OBTAINING SUPPORT FOR YOUR 3COM PRODUCTS

Register Your Product to Gain Service Benefits 160 Solve Problems Online 160 Purchase Extended Warranty and Professional Services 160 Access Software Downloads 161 Contact Us 161

Telephone Technical Support and Repair 161

GLOSSARY

REGULATORY NOTICES

INDEX

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ABOUT THIS GUIDE

This guide describes how to install and configure the 3Com Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router (3CRWDR300A-73, 3CRWDR300B-73).

This guide is intended for use by those responsible for installing and setting up network equipment; consequently, it assumes a basic working knowledge of LANs (Local Area Networks) and Internet Routers.

This manual covers both Annex A (ADSL over POTS) and Annex B (ADSL over ISDN) Routers. The only difference is they style of ADSL connector and type of cable supplied with your Router for connection to your telephone line.

If a release note is shipped with the 3Com Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router and contains information that differs from the information in this guide, follow the information in the release note.

Most user guides and release notes are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document Format (PDF) on the 3Com World Wide Web site:

http://www.3Com.com

Naming Convention Throughout this guide, the 3Com Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router is

referred to as the “Router”.

Category 5 Twisted Pair Cables are referred to as Twisted Pair Cables throughout this guide.

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8 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Conventions Table 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.

Tab le 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information note Information that describes important features or

instructions.

Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or

potential damage to an application, system, or device.

Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal

injury.

Tab le 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

The words “enter” and “type”

When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”

Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key

names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del

Words in italics Italics are used to:

■ Emphasize a point.

■ Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the

text.

■ Identify menu names, menu commands, and software

button names. Examples:

From the Help menu, select Contents.

Click OK.

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Feedback About This User Guide

INTRODUCING THE ROUTER

Welcome to the world of networking with 3Com®. In the modern business environment, communication and sharing information is crucial. Computer networks have proved to be one of the fastest modes of communication but, until recently, only large businesses could afford the networking advantage.

Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router

The 3Com Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router is designed to provide a cost-effective means of sharing a single broadband Internet connection amongst several wired and wireless computers. The Router also provides protection in the form of an electronic “firewall” preventing anyone outside of your network from seeing your files or damaging your computers. The Router can also prevent your users from accessing Web sites which you find unsuitable.

Figure 1 shows an example network without a Router. In this network,

only one computer is connected to the Internet. This computer must always be powered on for the other computers on the network to access the Internet.

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Figure 1 Example Network Without a Router

When you use the Router in your network (Figure 2 and Figure 3), it becomes your connection to the Internet. Connections can be made directly to the Router, or to an OfficeConnect Switch or Hub, expanding the number of computers you can have in your network.

Figure 2 Example Network Using a Firewall Router (with splitter)

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Figure 3 Example Network Using a Firewall Router (without splitter)

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Router Advantages The advantages of the Router include:

■ Shared Internet connection for both wired and wireless computers

■ High speed 802.11n wireless networking

■ No need for a dedicated, “always on” computer serving as your

Internet connection

■ Cross-platform operation for compatibility with Windows, Unix and

Macintosh computers

■ Easy-to-use, Web-based setup and configuration

■ Provides centralization of all network address settings (DHCP)

■ Acts as a Virtual server to enable remote access to Web, FTP, and other

services on your network

■ Security — Firewall protection against Internet hacker attacks and

encryption to protect wireless network traffic

Package Contents The Router kit includes the following items:

■ One 3Com Wireless 11n ADSL Firewall Router

■ One power adapter for use with the Router

■ Four rubber feet

■ One telephone cable (only for 3CRWDR300A-73 version)

■ One Ethernet cable (Two Ethernet cables in 3CRWDR300B-73 version)

■ One CD-ROM containing this user guide, copies of the quick install

guide in various languages and the 3Com Detect application.

■ Installation guide

■ Support and Safety sheet

■ Warranty sheet

If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact your retailer.

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Minimum System and Component Requirements

Your Router requires that the computer(s) and components in your network be configured with the following:

■ A computer with an operating system that supports TCP/IP

networking protocols (for example Windows 2000/XP,/Vista, Unix,

Mac OS 8.5 or higher).

■ An Ethernet 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps or 10/100/1000 Mbps NIC for

each computer to be connected to the LAN port on your Router.

■ An 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n draft2.0 compliant wireless NIC.

■ An active ADSL subscription and connection.

■ A Web browser that supports JavaScript, such as Netscape 4.7 or

higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher, or

Apple’s Safari.

Physical Features The front panel of the Router contains a series of indicator lights (LEDs)

that help describe the state of various networking and connection operations.

Figure 4 Router - Front Panel

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1 Power LED (Illuminated Logo)

White

The 3Com logo serves as power OK indicator. This LED will light if the router is receiving power from the power adapter. If it is not lit check the power adapter connections. Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

2 Alert LED

Amber

Fast flash during self test. If self test fails the LED will remain on. Fast flash during software upgrade. Fast flash for software reset to the factory defaults. Fast flash for hardware reset to the factory defaults. The LED is on for 2 seconds when the firewall detects a hacker attack.

3ADSL Sync

Blue

LED on indicates the Internet connection is on. This LED flashes during configuration at power up.

4ADSL Data

Blue

Fast flash means transmitting/receiving data. Slow flash means ADSL connection is down.

5 Wireless LAN (WLAN) Status LED

Blue

If the LED is on it indicates that wireless networking is enabled. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, the Wireless LAN has been disabled in the Router, or there is a problem. Refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

6 LAN Status LEDs (4 indicators)

Blue

If the LED is on, the link between the port and the next piece of network equipment is OK. If the LED is flashing, the link is OK and data is being transmitted or received. If the LED is off, nothing is connected, or the connected device is switched off, or there is a problem with the connection (refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

). The port will

automatically adjust to the correct speed and duplex.

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7 WPS LED

Blue

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) is a standard for easy and secure establishment of a wireless network, allowing wireless clients to connect securely to routers and access points. The WPS LED shows the status of the WPS function. It has a number of modes to help monitor the status of clients connecting to the Router using the WPS protocol. The status is shown by three different flashing rates: slow, medium and quick and when light constantly.

Note: The WPS function will be enabled for 2 minutes once WPS is enabled either by pressing the button or by starting the PIN mode via the web interface. This time will end before 2 minutes if a client has successfully connected. Only one client should be connected to the Router using WPS at any one time. Attempting to connect two or more clients at once may result in connection failures.

When the WPS button is pressed, or WPS is initiated using the PIN method in the web interface, the WPS LED will flash at a medium rate for up to 2 minutes to indicate that a WPS connection can be made. When a connection attempt is underway, the LED will flash slowly.

If the connection has been successful, the WPS LED will remain illuminated for 5 minutes. If the connection attempt has failed, the WPS LED will flash rapidly for 5 minutes. You can re-try the connection by pressing the WPS button, when the connection process will re-start.

If you want to add a further client to the Router, you do not need to wait for the 5 minute period to end. You can press the WPS button (or use the PIN method via the web interface) as soon as the first client is successfully connected.

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The rear panel (Figure 5) of the Router contains one ADSL port, four LAN ports, one WiFi on/off button, a reset button, one power adapter socket, and one WPS button.

Figure 5 Router - Rear Panel

1 Wireless Antennae

The antennaes should be placed in a ‘V’ position when initially installed.

CAUTION: Do not force the antennae beyond their mechanical stops. Rotating the antennae further may cause damage.

2ADSL Port

RJ-11 port (3CRWDR300A-73)/ RJ-45 port (3CRWDR300B-73), connect this port with the telephone socket.

3 Ethernet Ports (4 ports)

Using suitable RJ-45 cables, you can connect your Router to a computer, or to any other piece of equipment that has an Ethernet connection (for example, a hub or a switch). These ports have an automatic MDI/MDIX feature, which means either straight-through or a crossover cable can be used.

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4 WiFi On/Off button

Use this button to turn on/turn off the wireless function. Press the button for 3 seconds.

5 Reset Button

If you want to reset your Router to factory default settings, or cannot access the web management interface (for example, due to a lost password), then you may use this button. Refer to Forgotten Password

and Reset to Factory Defaults on page 138 for further details.

6 Power Adapter Socket

Only use the power adapter that is supplied with this Router. Do not use any other adapter.

7 WPS button

Press this button for 3 seconds when making WPS setup. Pushing the WPS button will automatically enable WPS. Then initiate the WPS procedure on the wireless NIC within two minutes. Refer to your wireless NIC's documentation on this procedure. The wireless NIC will then be securely added to your wireless network.

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INSTALLING THE ROUTER

Introduction This chapter will guide you through a basic installation of the Router,

including:

■ Connecting the Router to the Internet.

■ Connecting the Router to your network.

■ Setting up your computers for networking with the Router.

Safety Information Please note the following:

Positioning the Router

WARNING: Please read the Safety Information before you start.

VORSICHT: Bitte lesen Sie den Abschnitt Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

sorgfältig durch, bevor Sie das Gerät einschalten.

AVERTISSEMENT: Veuillez lire attentivement la section Consignes

importantes de sécurité avant de mettre en route.

You should place the Router in a location that:

■ is conveniently located for connection to the telephone socket.

■ is centrally located to the wireless computers that will connect to the

Router. A suitable location might be on top of a high shelf or similar

furniture to optimize wireless connections to computers in both

horizontal and vertical directions, allowing wider coverage.

■ allows convenient connection to the computers that will be connected

to the four LAN ports on the rear panel, if desired.

■ allows easy viewing of the LED indicator lights, and access to the rear

panel connectors, if necessary.

section in Appendix C

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When positioning your Router, ensure:

■ It is out of direct sunlight and away from sources of heat.

■ Cabling is away from power lines, fluorescent lighting fixtures, and

sources of electrical noise such as radios, transmitters and broadband amplifiers.

■ Water or moisture cannot enter the case of the unit.

■ Air flow around the unit and through the vents in the side of the case

is not restricted. 3Com recommends you provide a minimum of 25 mm (1 in.) clearance.

Using the Rubber

Feet

Use the four self-adhesive rubber feet to prevent your Router from moving around on your desk or when stacking with flat top units. Only stick the feet to the marked areas at each corner of the underside of your Router.

Please be careful when you put 3Com 11n ADSL Router on top of another unit, if the unit underneath is hot, this may impact the reliability of 3Com 11n ADSL Router.

Wall Mounting There are two slots on the underside of the Router that can be used for

wall mounting. The Router must be mounted with the LEDs facing upwards.

When wall mounting the unit, ensure it is within reach of the power outlet. When wall mounting the unit, ensure that the rubber feet are not fixed.

Mounting

Instructions for

Cement Walls

To wall mount the unit:

1 Make two holes 98 mm (3.9 in.) apart and insert two nylon or similar

screw anchors that are suitable for the wall construction.

2 Fix two suitable screws into the anchors, leaving their heads 3 mm (0.12

in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws should be at least 30 mm (1.2 in.) long.

3 Remove any connections in the Router and locate it over the screw heads.

When in line, gently push the Router on to the wall and move it downwards to secure.

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Mounting

Instructions for

Wood Walls

Powering Up the Router

To wall mount the unit:

1 Make two holes 98 mm (3.9 in.) apart. 2 Fix two suitable screws directly into the wall, leaving their heads 3 mm

(0.12 in.) clear of the wall surface. The screws should be at least 20 mm (0.75 in.) long.

3 Remove any connections in the Router and locate it over the screw heads.

When in line, gently push the Router on to the wall and move it downwards to secure.

CAUTION: When making connections, be careful not to push the unit up and off the wall.

To power up the Router:

1 Plug the power adapter into the power adapter socket located on the

back panel of the Router.

2 Plug the power adapter into a standard electrical wall socket.

Connecting the Router

The first step for installing your Router is to physically connect it to the telephone socket and then connect it to a computer in order to be able to access the Internet. See Figure 6 and Figure 7:

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Figure 6 Connecting the Router (with splitter)

Figure 7 Connecting the Router (without splitter)

1 Run the provided telephone cable from the wall jack providing ADSL

service to the ADSL port on your Router. When inserting an ADSL RJ-11(Annex A) or RJ-45 (Annex B) plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. If you are using splitterless ADSL service, add low-pass filters between the ADSL wall jack and your telephones. (These filters pass voice signals through but filter data signals out.)

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Voice

Data

Residential Connection Point (NID)

Plain Old Telephone System (POTS)

Ethernet

switch

Splitter

ADSL Router

2 Then:

■ If you are using a full-rate (G.dmt) connection, your service provider

will attach the outside ADSL line to a data/voice splitter. In this case

you can connect your phones and computer directly to the splitter as

shown below (Figure 8):

■ If you are using a splitterless (G.lite) connection, then your service

provider will attach the outside ADSL line directly to your phone

system. In this case you can connect your phones and computer

directly to the incoming ADSL line, but you will have to add low-pass

filters to your phones as shown below (Figure 9)

Figure 8 Installing with a splitter

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Plain Old Telephone System (POTS)

Filter

Voice

& Data

Voice

& Data

Data

Voice

ADSL Router

Residential Connection Point [Network Interface Device (NID)]

Ethernet

switch

Figure 9 Installing without a splitter

You have now completed the hardware installation of your Router. Next you need to set up your computers so that they can make use of the Router to communicate with the Internet.

3Com recommends that you perform the initial Router configuration from a computer that is directly connected to one of the LAN ports.

If you configure the Router from a wireless computer, note that you may lose contact with the Router if you change the wireless configuration.

To communicate wirelessly with your Router, your wireless NIC should be set as follows:

■ Encryption — none

■ SSID — 3Com

■ Channel — 11

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Obtaining an IP Address Automatically

Windows 2000 If you are using a Windows 2000-based computer, use the following

SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERS

The Router has the ability to dynamically allocate network addresses to the computers on your network, using DHCP. However, your computers need to be configured correctly for this to take place. To change the configuration of your computers to allow this, follow the instructions in this chapter.

procedure to change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Network and Dial-Up Connections. 3 Double click on Local Area Connection. 4 Click on Properties. 5 A screen similar to Figure 10 should be displayed. Select Internet Protocol

TCP/IP and click on Properties.

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Figure 10 Local Area Properties Screen

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP address automatically, and Obtain

DNS server address automatically are both selected as shown in

Figure 11. Click OK.

Figure 11 Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties Screen

7 Restart your computer.

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1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Network. 2 Click on Organize. Select Properties. 3 Click on Manage network > Connections. 4 Double click Local Area Connection. Select Properties and click continue. 5 A screen similar to Figure 12 should appear. Select Internet Protocol

Version 6,Version 4 (TCP/IPv6,v4) and click on Properties.

Figure 12 Local Area Connection Properties Screen

6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IPv6,v4 address automatically, and

Obtain DNS servers address automatically are both selected as shown in

Figure 13. Click OK.

Figure 13 Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) Properties Screen

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Windows XP

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Control Panel. 2 Click on Network and Internet Connections. 3 Click on the Network Connections icon. 4 Double click on LAN or High Speed Connection icon. A screen titled Local

Area Connection Status will appear.

5 Select Internet Protocol TCP/IP and click on Properties. 6 Ensure that the options Obtain an IP address automatically, and Obtain

DNS servers automatically are both selected. Click OK.

7 Restart your computer.

Macintosh If you are using a Macintosh computer, use the following procedure to

change your TCP/IP settings:

1 From the desktop, select Apple Menu, Control Panels, and TCP/IP. 2 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Connect Via: to Ethernet. 3 In the TCP/IP control panel, set Configure: to Using DHCP Server. 4 Close the TCP/IP dialog box, and save your changes. 5 Restart your computer.

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Disabling PPPoE and PPTP Client Software

If you have PPPoE client software installed on your computer, you will need to disable it. To do this:

1 From the Windows Start Menu, select Settings > Control Panel. 2 Double click on Internet Options. 3 Select the Connections Tab. A screen similar to Figure 14 should be

displayed.

4 Select the Never dial a connection option.

Figure 14 Internet Properties Screen

Disabling Web Proxy

You may want to remove the PPPoE client software from your computer to free resources, as it is not required for use with the Router.

Ensure that you do not have a web proxy enabled on your computer.

Go to the Control Panel and click on Internet Options. Select the Connections tab and click LAN Settings at the bottom. Make sure that the Use Proxy Server option is unchecked.

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RUNNING THE SETUP WIZARD

Accessing the Router using the 3Com Detect Application

Running the 3Com Detect Application

The 3Com Detect application works by automatically locating your Router, establishing what IP address it is using and then launching your default web browser to connect directly to it.

The application will only locate your Router if it is on the same subnet as the PC on which the application is running. It will not be able to locate your Router if there is another router between your PC and the Router. Note that the 3Com detect application is only designed to run on Windows operating systems.

The CD-ROM that comes with this Router contains, in addition to the documentation, the 3Com Detect Application.

To use 3Com Detect to connect to the Web interface of your Router, do the following:

On the computer that is connected to your Router (either directly or on a network that is on the same subnet), insert the CD-ROM into its CD drive. If you have autorun enabled, you will be presented with a menu showing the contents of the CD-ROM. Select the 3Com Detect Application link to install the utility. Follow the onscreen instructions.

If the auto-run program does not start, you should browse to your CD-ROM drive, go to the /3Com detect directory and double click on setup.exe. Follow the prompts that will take you through the installation process.

Once installed, the 3Com Detect Application can be accessed from the Windows Start/Programs list.

When the 3Com Detect application starts, you will see the Welcome Screen, see Figure 15.

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Figure 15 3Com Detect Application

If the computer has multiple network adapters, select the adapter that connects the computer to the network or the Router, click Next.

You will then be offered the choice of searching the same subnet that your PC is on for a connected Router (default), or specifying an IP range. Note that specifying a large range may take some time for the search to complete (see Figure 16 and Figure 17).

Figure 16 Discovery Screen - search the same subnet

Figure 17 Discovery Screen - search IP range

Once your Router has been located, you will see the list (see Figure 18). Select the Router to which you want to connect and click Open. Your default Web browser will launch and connect to the home page of the Router, see Figure 20.

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Figure 18 Router List Screen

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Accessing the Setup Wizard

The Router setup program is Web-based, which means that it is accessed through your Web browser (Netscape Navigator 4.7 or higher, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, or Mozilla 1.2.1 or higher, or Apple’s Safari).

To use the Setup Wizard:

1 Ensure that you have at least one computer connected to the Router.

Refer to Chapter 2 for details on how to do this.

2 Launch your Web browser on the computer. 3 Enter the following URL in the location or address field of your browser:

http://192.168.1.1 (Figure 19). The Login screen displays.

Figure 19 Web Browser Location Field (Factory Default)

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4 To log in as an administrator, enter the password (the default password is

admin) in the System Password field and click Log in (see Figure 20).

Figure 20 Router Login Screen

5 When you have logged in,

■ if you are logging in for the first time, the Country Selection screen

will appear (see Figure 21). Please select the country form the drop-down menu, and click Apply.

1. To comply with US FCC regulations, operation for any country is limited to channels from 1 to 11.

2. Customers outside of the US, Canada or Taiwan can download the firmware from the 3Com website (www.3com.com) which will enable operation on channels 12-13. You will be asked to verify your country before you can download the firmware what will enable the wider range of channels to be used.

Figure 21 Country Selection Screen

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The Wizard will then launch automatically (refer to Figure 24). You will be guided step by step through a basic setup procedure.

■ if the Router has been configured previously, the Welcome screen will

appear (Figure 22). There are three tabs: Notice Board, Password and Wizard.

Figure 22 Welcome Screen

■ Go to the Notice Board tab to see the current software information. To

view the Web help, click the Help button.

■ Go to the Password tab to change the password (Figure 23).

■ Go to the Wizard tab to do a quick setup of the Router (Figure 24).

The password screen allows you to change the current password and set the login time limit to the Router’s management interface.

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Figure 23 Password Screen

1 To change the current password, enter the password in the Current

Password field.

2 Enter the new password in the New Password field, and enter it again in

the Confirm New Password field.

3 Enter the time period in Login Timeout to set a maximum period of time

for which the login session is maintained during inactivity (default: 10 minutes). Then click Apply.

Wizard - Change

Password

To ensure the security of your Router, it is recommended that you choose a new password - this should be a mix of letters and numbers, and not easily guessed by others. To leave the current password unchanged, leave the fields blank and click Next.

Figure 24 Change Password Screen

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Wizard - Time and

Time Zone

The Time and Time Zone screen allows you to set up the time for the Router.

Figure 25 Time and Time Zone Screen

1 Select the correct base date and time. 2 If you want to automatically synchronize the Router with a public time

server, check the Enable box in the Using Time Server (NTP) field.

3 Select the time zone in the Set Time Zone drop-down menu. 4 Enter the time in the Synchronization Interval field. 5 Select the desired servers from the Time Server drop-down menu. 6 Check the Enable box in the Daylight Savings field, if daylight savings

applies to your area.

7 Click Next.

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Wizard - Connection

Ty pe

The Connection Type screen allows you to set up the Router for the type of Internet connection you have. Before setting up your connection type, have your account information from your ISP ready.

Figure 26 Connection Type Screen

Select a mode from the following options, and click Next:

■ PPPoE — PPP over Ethernet, providing routing for multiple PCs,

see page 41

■ PPPoA — PPP over ATM, providing routing for multiple PCs,

see page 42

■ Bridge Mode (for a single PC) — RFC1483 Bridged Mode, see page 43

■ Routing Mode over ATM — RFC1483 Routed Mode, for multiple PCs,

see page 44

■ Dynamic/Fixed IP in 1483 Bridge Mode (For Multiple PCs) — see

page 45

For further information on selecting a mode see Internet Settings on

page 76.

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PPPoE

PPPoE is often used for DSL connection. To set up the Router for use with a PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) connection, use the following procedure:

Figure 27 PPPoE Screen

1 Enter your user name in the Username field. 2 Enter your password in the Password field. 3 Re-type your password in the Retype Password field. 4 Enter your VPI and VCI information in the VPI/VCI fields. 5 Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation

drop-down menu. This information should be provided to you by your ISP.

Check all of your settings, and then click Next. The LAN Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 32).

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PPPoA

To set up the Router for use with a PPP over ATM (PPPoA) connection, use the following procedure:

Figure 28 PPPoA Screen

drop-down menu. This information should be provided to you by your ISP.

Check all of your settings, and then click Next. The LAN Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 32).

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Bridge Mode (for a single PC)

Selecting the Bridge mode sets the device into 1483 bridging mode in which the device connects LANs and WAN together. It operates as a Data Link Layer device that acts to limit the traffic between two network segments by filtering the data between them based on the hardware address.

To set up the Router for use with an RFC1483 bridged connection, use the following procedure:

Figure 29 Bridged Mode Screen

1 Enter your VPI and VCI information in the VPI/VCI fields. 2 Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation

drop-down menu. This information should be provided to you by your ISP.

Check all of your settings, and then click Next. The LAN Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 32).

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Routing Mode over ATM

The Routing Mode over ATM uses fixed/static IP addresses, which are provided by your ISP, to connect to the Internet. Obtain the information on this screen from your ISP.

Figure 30 Routing mode over ATM Screen

1 Enter your Internet IP address in the WAN IP field. 2 Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field. 3 Enter the default gateway IP address in the Default Gateway field. 4 Enter the DNS address in the DNS field. 5 Enter your VPI and VCI information in the VPI/VCI fields. 6 Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation

drop-down menu. This information should be provided to you by your ISP.

Check all of your settings, and then click Next. The LAN Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 32).

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Dynamic/Fixed IP in 1483 Bridge Mode (For Multiple PCs)

For bridge mode to work, you need to assign an IP address to the Router. You can either configure the Router to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server or assign a fixed or static IP address to it.

Figure 31 Dynamic/Fixed IP for Bridge Mode Screen

■ To obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server: check the

Get WAN IP By DCHP checkbox, and then click Next.

■ To assign a fixed IP address:

1 Enter your IP address in the WAN IP field. 2 Enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field. 3 Enter the default gateway IP address in the Default Gateway field. 4 Enter the DNS address in the DNS field. 5 Enter your VPI and VCI information in the VPI/VCI fields. 6 Select the encapsulation type (LLC or VC MUX) in the Encapsulation

drop-down menu. This information should be provided to you by your ISP.

Check all of your settings, and then click Next. The LAN Settings screen will then be displayed (refer to Figure 32).

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Wizard - LAN Settings The LAN Settings screen allows you to set the default IP address and

DHCP client IP range for the Router.

Figure 32 The LAN Settings Screen

1 To change the Router’s default IP address, enter the new IP address in the

IP Address field, and then enter the subnet mask in the Subnet Mask field.

2 Check the Enable DHCP Server box to enable the DHCP function. 3 Enter the client IP address range in the IP Pool Start Address and IP Pool

End Address fields. You can also click Auto IP Range to automatically set the starting and ending IP address: 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

4 Click Next. The Wireless Settings screen will appear (refer to Figure 33).

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Wizard - Wireless

Setting

The Wireless Settings screen allows you to set up the SSID and radio channel used for the wireless connection.

Figure 33 Wireless Setting Screen

1 Select the channel you want to use from the Channel drop-down menu. 2 Specify the SSID to be used by your wireless network in the SSID field. If

there are other wireless networks in your area, you should give your wireless network an unique name.

For advanced settings, please click Wireless Settings on the left menu bar after completing this Setup Wizard setting.

3 Click Next. The security mode screen appears.

Security Mode

Select the Security Mode, five options available:

■ Disabled: in this mode, wireless transmissions will not be

encrypted, and will be visible to everyone. However, when setting up or debugging wireless networks, it is often useful to use this security mode.

■ 64-bit WEP, see page 48

■ 128-bit WEP, see page 49

■ WPA-PSK (no server), this mode includes WPA and WPA2,

see page 50

■ WPA (with Radius Server), this mode includes WPA and WPA2,

see page 51

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Figure 34 Security Mode Screen

64-bit WEP

WEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over the wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be setup on your Router and wireless client devices to use WEP.

Figure 35 64-bit WEP Screen

To enable 64-bit WEP:

1 You can enter the 64-bit WEP key manually. Enter the WEP key as 5 pairs

of hex digits (0-9, A-F). Or you can generate the 64-bit WEP key automatically. Enter a memorable passphrase in the Passphrase box, and then click Generate to generate the hex keys from the passphrase.

For 64-bit WEP, you can enter up to four keys, in the fields Key 1 to Key 4. The radio button on the left hand side selects the key that is used in transmitting data.

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2 Click Next.

Note that all four WEP keys on each device of the same wireless network must be identical.

128-bit WEP

WEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over the wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be set up on your Router and wireless client devices to use WEP.

Figure 36 128-bit WEP

To enable 128-bit WEP:

1 You can enter the 128-bit WEP key manually, enter your WEP key as 13

pairs of hex digits (0-9, A-F). Or you can generate the 128-bit WEP key automatically, enter a memorable passphrase in the Passphrase box, and then click Generate to generate the hex keys from the passphrase.

2 Click Next.

Note that the WEP keys on each device of the same wireless network must be identical. And In 128-bit WEP mode, only one WEP key can be specified.

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WPA-PSK (no server)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. If your network does not have a RADIUS server. Select the no server option. Note that in home and very small office deployments, PSK is typically used.

Figure 37 WPA-PSK no server Screen

1 Select WPA-PSK (no server) from the WPA drop-down menu. 2 Select WPA mode from the drop-down menu, three modes are

supported: WPA, WPA2, and Mixed mode.

3 Select Encryption technique from the drop-down menu, four options are

available: TKIP, AES, Auto for WPA AES for WPA2, and AES for both WPA and WPA2. WPA supports TKIP and AES Encryption technique, for some old module of wireless client cards, they may only support TKIP. In this case, we suggest you to select “AUTO for WPA, AES for WPA2”. If your wireless client cards can support AES over WPA, we suggest you directly select “AES for both WPA and WPA2”.

4 Enter the pre-shared key in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The pre-shared

key is a password, in the form of a word, phrase or series of letters and numbers. The key must be between 8 and 63 characters long and can include spaces and symbols. Each client that connects to the network must use the same key.

5 If you want the key that you enter to be shown on the screen as a series

of asterisks (*), then check the Hide PSK checkbox.

6 Click Next.

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WPA with Radius Server

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. This function requires that a RADIUS server is running on the network.

Figure 38 WPA with Radius Server Screen

1 Select WPA with RADIUS server from the Security Mode drop-down

menu.

2 Select WPA mode from the drop-down menu, three modes are

supported: WPA, WPA2, and Mixed mode.

3 Select Encryption technique from the drop-down menu, four options are

4 Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server on your network into the

RADIUS Server field.

5 Enter the Radius Port number that the RADIUS server is operating on. 6 Enter the key for the RADIUS server in the Radius Key field. 7 By default, the WPA keys are changed every hour, but if you want to

change this setting, you can do so by specifying the rotation time in the Re-key Interval field.

8 Click Next.

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Wizard -

Configuration

Summary

When you have completed the Setup Wizard, a configuration summary will appear. Verify the configuration information of the Router and then click Apply to save your settings. 3Com recommends that you print out this page for your records.

Figure 39 Configuration Summary Screen

Your Router is now configured and ready for use.

See Chapter 5 for a further detailed description of the Router configuration.

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CONFIGURING THE ROUTER

Navigating through the Router Configuration Screens

Main Menu The main menu is located on the left side, as shown in Figure 40. When

Welcome Screen The Welcome screen shows the current software information.

Status

This chapter describes all the screens available through the Router configuration screens, and is provided as a reference. To get to the configuration screens, enter the Router’s default IP in the location bar of your browser. The default IP is http://192.168.1.1.

However, if you changed the Router LAN IP address during initial configuration, use the new IP address instead. Enter your password to login to the management interface. (The default password is admin).

you click on an item from the main menu, the corresponding screen will then appear in the center.

Figure 40 Welcome Screen

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LAN Settings Your Router is equipped with a DHCP server that will automatically assign

IP addresses to each computer on your network. The factory default settings for the DHCP server will work with most applications. If you need to make changes to the settings, you can do so.

The LAN settings screen allows you to:

■ Change the default IP address of the Router. The default IP is

192.168.1.1

■ Change the Subnet Mask. The default setting is 255.255.255.0

■ Enable/Disable the DHCP Server Function. The default is: Enable.

■ Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool address. The default is

Starting: 2 / Ending: 254.

■ Specify the IP address Lease Time. The default is One day.

■ Specify a local Domain Name. This field is optional.

■ Specify the IP address of 3Com NBX call processor.

The Router will also provide a list of all client computers connected to the Router.

LAN Settings Unit

Configuration

The LAN Settings unit configuration screen is used to specify the LAN IP address of your Router, and to configure the DHCP server.

Figure 41 LAN Settings Unit Configuration Screen

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1 Enter the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask in the appropriate fields.

The default IP address is 192.168.1.1.

2 If you want to use the Router as a DHCP Server, check Enable in the DHCP

Server field.

3 Enter the IP address range in the IP Pool Start Address and IP Pool End

Address fields.

4 Specify the DHCP Lease time by selecting the required value from the

Lease Time drop-down menu. The lease time is the length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer.

5 Specify the Local Domain Name for your network (this step is optional). 6 Enter the IP address of the NBX Call Processor in the 3Com NBX Call

Processor field (this step is optional).

7 Check all of your settings, and then click Apply.

DHCP Clients List The DHCP Clients List provides details on the devices that have received IP

addresses from the Router. The list is only created when the Router is set up as a DHCP server. A maximum of 253 clients can be connected to the Router.

Figure 42 DHCP Clients List Screen

For each device that is connected to the LAN, the following information is displayed:

■ IP address — The Internet Protocol (IP) address issued to the client

machine.

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■ Host Name — The client machine’s host name, if configured.

■ MAC Address — The Media Access Control (MAC) address of the

client’s network card.

■ Client Type — Whether the client is connected to the Router by wired

or wireless connection.

■ Check the Fix checkbox to permanently fix the IP address.

■ Click Release to release the displayed IP address.

■ Click Add to allocate an IP address to a MAC address. Enter the

required details and click Apply to save your settings.

The DHCP server will give out addresses to both wired and wireless clients.

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Wireless Settings The Wireless Settings screens allow you to configure the settings for the

wireless connections.

You can enable or disable the wireless connection for your LAN. When disabled, no wireless PCs can gain access to either the Internet or other PCs on your wired or wireless LAN through this Router.

Figure 43 Wireless Settings Screen

There are 8 tabs available:

■ Configuration

■ Encryption

■ WPS

■ Connection Control

■ Client List

■ WMM

■ WDS

■ Advanced

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Configuration The Wireless Configuration Screen allows you to turn on/ turn off the

wireless function, and set up basic wireless settings. You can also enable/disable the Wireless function using the WiFi on/off button at the back of the Router.

Figure 44 Wireless Configuration Screen

To enable the wireless function:

1 Check Enable Wireless Networking checkbox. 2 Select the wireless channel you want to use from the Channel drop-down

menu.

3 Select the Extension Channel. 4 Specify the SSID to be used by your wireless network in the SSID field. If

there are other wireless networks in your area, you should give your wireless network an unique name.

5 Enable or disable SSID Broadcast.

A feature of many wireless network adapters is that a computer's SSID can be set to ANY, which means it looks randomly for any existing wireless network. The available networks are then displayed in a site survey, and your computer can select a network. If you disable this SSID broadcast function, you can block this random search, and set the computer's SSID to a specific network (for example, WLAN). This increases network security. If you decide to disable SSID Broadcast, ensure that you know the name of your network first.

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6 Select whether your Router will operate in 11b mode only, 11g mode

only, 11n mode only, or mixed mode from the Wireless Mode drop-down menu. If your network contains 11b, 11g, and 11n clients, select the mixed mode. If your network contains just one type of clients only, select 11b only, or 11g only, or 11n only, depending on your wireless network environment. Note that selecting one type of wireless network only will improve the performance, however, this will prevent clients of other type from connecting to the Router.

7 Bandwidth: select the bandwidth to use. Select 20/40 MHz when your

wireless mode is 802.11n or 11n with 11b, 11 g mixed mode. If your wireless network is purely 11b only or 11g only, or 11b and 11g mixed, select 20 MHz.

8 Select to turn on/off the Protected Mode function. As part of the

802.11g & 802.11n specification, Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802.11g & 802.11n clients and access points when there is heavy 802.11b traffic in the operating environment. When protected mode is ON, 802.11g & 802.11n scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data. Therefore, using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802.11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results. If you are in an environment with very little, or no other wireless network traffic, your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF.

9 Click Apply.

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Encryption This feature prevents any non-authorized party from reading or changing

your data over the wireless network.

Figure 45 Encryption Screen

Select the wireless security mode that you want to use from the drop-down menu, and click Apply. There are five selections:

■ Disabled

■ 64-bit WEP (see page 61)

■ 128-bit WEP (see page 62)

■ WPA-PSK (no server): this option includes both WPA and WPA2

(see page 63)

■ WPA (with RADIUS Server): this option includes both WPA and WPA2

(see page 64)

Disabled

In this mode, wireless transmissions will not be encrypted, and will be visible to everyone. However, when setting up or debugging wireless networks, it is often useful to use this security mode.

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64-bit WEP

WEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over the wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be setup on your Router and wireless client devices to use WEP. Note that 3Com recommends using WPA/WPA2 to secure your wireless connection.

Figure 46 64-bit WEP Screen

To setup 64-bit WEP:

1 You can enter the 64-bit WEP key manually:

■ enter the WEP key as 5 pairs of hex digits (0-9, A-F).

Or you can generate the 64-bit WEP key automatically:

■ enter a memorable passphrase in the Passphrase field, and then

click Generate to generate the hex keys from the passphrase.

For 64-bit WEP, you can enter up to four keys, in the fields Key 1 to Key 4. The radio button on the left hand side selects the key that is used in transmitting data.

Note that all four WEP keys on each device in the wireless network must be identical.

2 Click Apply.

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128-bit WEP

WEP is the basic mechanism to transmit your data securely over the wireless network. Matching encryption keys must be set up on your Router and wireless client devices to use WEP. Note that 3Com recommends using WPA/WPA2 to secure your wireless connection.

Figure 47 128-bit WEP Screen

To setup 128-bit WEP:

1 You can enter the 128-bit WEP key manually:

■ enter your WEP key as 13 pairs of hex digits (0-9, A-F).

Or you can generate the 128-bit WEP key automatically:

■ enter a memorable passphrase in the Passphrase field, and then

click Generate to generate the hex keys from the passphrase.

The WEP keys on each device on the wireless network must be identical. In 128-bit WEP mode, only one WEP key can be specified.

2 Click Apply.

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WPA-PSK (no server)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. If your network does not have a RADIUS server. Select the no server option. For home network or very small business networking environment, PSK is typically used.

Figure 48 WPA-PSK (no server) Screen

1 Select WPA-PSK (no server) from the WPA drop-down menu. 2 Select WPA mode from the drop-down menu, three modes are

supported: WPA, WPA2, and Mixed mode.

3 Select Encryption technique from the drop-down menu, four options are

4 Enter the pre-shared key in the Pre-shared Key (PSK) field. The pre-shared

5 If you want the key that you enter to be shown on the screen as a series

of asterisks (*), then check the Hide PSK checkbox.

6 Click Apply.

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WPA (with RADIUS Server)

WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) provides dynamic key changes and constitutes the best security solution. This function requires that a RADIUS server is running on the network.

Figure 49 WPA (with RADIUS Server) Screen

1 Select WPA with RADIUS server from the Security Mode drop-down

menu.

2 Select WPA mode from the drop-down menu, three modes are

supported: WPA, WPA2, and Mixed mode.

3 Select Encryption technique from the drop-down menu, four options are

4 Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server on your network into the

RADIUS Server field.

5 Enter the port number that the RADIUS server is operating on in the

RADIUS Port field.

6 Enter the key for the RADIUS server in the RADIUS Key field. 7 By default, the WPA keys are changed every hour, but if you want to

change this setting, you can do so by specifying the required time in the Re-key Interval field.

8 Click Apply.

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WPS Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) integrates the new WLAN clients into your

wireless network easily. You can enable this function by entering the PIN code via the web UI page or by pressing the WPS button on the rear side of the device.

Figure 50 WPS Screen

Two methods to setup the WPS, you can choose either one of the following method. Note that if you choose to use the PBC mode, then it would be no need to enter the PIN code of the wireless NIC on this screen.

■ PIN

1 Check the Enable WPS Function box. The WPS-PIN field will appear. 2 Enter the PIN code in the WPS-PIN field. And then click Apply.

Please note that the PIN code is generated this way: on the client side, run the WPS utility which is provided by the vendor of your Wi-Fi card and select the PIN method. You should get an 8-digit PIN number from the WPS utility.

Enter that 8-digit PIN number on this screen and click Apply to activate this PIN method. Then the Router starts to negotiate the security with the WLAN clients and WPS LED will start flashing. After the connection has been established successfully, the WPS LED will then be off.

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■ WPS-PBC

1 Press the WPS button located on the rear of the Router. Note that this

setup process will only be active for 2 minutes. Follow the instruction of your WLAN NIC to set up the WPS.

The WPS LED shows the status of the WPS function. It has a number of modes to help monitor the status of clients connecting to the Router using the WPS protocol. The status is shown by three different flashing rates: slow, medium and quick and when light constantly.

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Connection Control This feature is used to filter the clients based on their MAC addresses.

Using this function, you can limit the access right of the wireless clients to this Router.

Check the Enable MAC Address Filtering checkbox, the Connection Control screen will appear.

Figure 51 Connection Control Screen

There are two options available in the Access rule for registered MAC address field:

■ if you click Allow, this means only the MAC addresses registered here

in the list will be allowed to access the Router via wireless link.

■ if you click Deny, this means the registered MAC addresses will not be

able to access the Router via wireless link.

Use the MAC Address Filtering List to quickly copy the MAC addresses of the current wireless clients into the list table. You can define up to 32 MAC addresses to the list.

You can click Clear to delete the current entry in the list.

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Client List You can view the list of all wireless clients that are connected to the

Router.

Figure 52 Client List Screen

Click Refresh to update the list.

WMM Wireless Multimedia (WMM) mode, which supports devices that meet the

802.11E QBSS standard. WMM uses traffic priority based on the four

ACs; Voice, Video, Best Effort, and Background. The higher the AC priority, the higher the probability that data is transmitted.

Check the Enable WMM Function box, the WMM parameters table appears.

Figure 53 WMM Screen

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Access Categories – WMM defines four access categories (ACs): voice, video, best effort, and background. These categories correspond to traffic priority levels and are mapped to IEEE 802.1D priority tags. The direct mapping of the four ACs to 802.1D priorities is specifically intended to facilitate inter operability with other wired network QoS policies. While the four ACs are specified for specific types of traffic, WMM allows the priority levels to be configured to match any network-wide QoS policy. WMM also specifies a protocol that access points can use to communicate the configured traffic priority levels to QoS-enabled wireless clients.

The following table explains the four access categories:

802.1D

Access Category WMM

Designation

AC_BE (AC0) Best Effort Normal priority, medium

AC_BK (AC1) Background Lowest priority. Data with no

AC_VI (AC2) Video High priority, minimum

AC_VO (AC3) Voice Highest priority, minimum

Description

delay and throughput. Data only affected by long delays. Data from applications or devices that lack QoS capabilities.

delay or throughput requirements, such as bulk data transfers.

delay. Time-sensitive data such as streaming video.

delay. Time-sensitive data such as VoIP (Voice over IP) calls.

Advanced The Advanced screen allows you to configure detailed settings for your

wireless connection. Please note that you should not change this settings unless you are an expert user. There are six parameters that you can configure:

Figure 58 Wireless Advanced Setting Screen

■ Beacon Interval: this represents the amount of time between beacon

transmissions.

■ DTIM Interval: A DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) is a

countdown mechanism used to inform your wireless clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages.

■ Fragmentation Threshold: this is the maximum size for directed data

packets transmitted. The use of fragmentation can increase the reliability of frame transmissions. Because of sending smaller frames, collisions are much less likely to occur.

■ RTS Threshold: RTS stands for Request to Send, this parameter

controls what size data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet.

■ CTS Protection Mode: CTS stands for Clear to Send. CTS Protection

Mode boosts the Router’s ability to intercept 802.11b/ 802.11g transmissions. Conversely, CTS Protection Mode decreases performance. Leave this feature disabled unless you encounter severe communication difficulties between the Router and your wireless clients.

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■ AP Isolation Mode: AP Isolation is a function to prevent wireless clients

connected with the device from communicating with one another. When enabled, this creates a separate virtual network for your wireless network, each of your wireless client will be in its own virtual network and will not be able to communicate with each other. You may want to utilize this feature if you have many guests that frequently connect to your wireless network.

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Internet Settings You can configure the settings for your WAN port connection.

ATM PVC This feature is used to configure the parameters for your Internet

connection. The information necessary to complete these screens should be obtained from your ISP. Check with your ISP first to find out what type of connection you should choose.

Figure 59 ATM PVC Screen

You should see the first entry already contains information that’s been configured using the Wizard in the initial setup. If you want to change that information or set up other connection, click Edit.

There are six options available for the connection mode:

■ Disable — To disable the Internet connection function (see page 77)

■ PPPoE — PPP over Ethernet, providing routing for multiple PCs

(see page 77)

■ PPPoA — PPP over ATM, providing routing for multiple PCs

(see page 80)

■ Bridge Mode — RFC1483 Bridged Mode, (see page 82)

■ Routing Mode over ATM — RFC1483/2684 routing mode over ATM

(see page 84)

■ Dynamic/Fixed IP in 1483 Bridge Mode — Using Dynamic/fixed IP for

WAN connection (see page 86)

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Disable

Selecting this option means that you do not want your Router to connect to the Internet.

Figure 60 Disable Internet Connection Screen

PPPoE

PPP over Ethernet, provides routing for multiple PCs, this mode is often used for the DSL connection. To configure this function correctly, you should obtain the information from your ISP.

Figure 61 PPPoE Settings Screen

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1 Select PPPoE from the protocol drop-down menu. 2 Enter the IP address and Subnet mask information. 3 Enter the user name assigned to you by your ISP in the Username field.

And enter the password assigned to you by your ISP in the Password field. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field.

4 Select always connected, auto, or manual from the Connect type

drop-down menu. If you have a flat rate service charge for Internet connection, select always connected. If your ISP charges you by the minute, do not select this mode.

5 If you want your Router to automatically disconnect from the Internet

after a period of inactivity, specify a time in the Idle Time field. (Enter a value of 0 to disable this timeout).

6 Enter the MTU value in the MTU field. Do not make changes to this

setting, unless your ISP specifically requires a different setting other than

1454.

7 IPCP is used by PPP protocol to get one IP address from the PPP server.

IPCP subnet function allows you to obtain a subnet (IP address and netmask), rather than an IP address. Check this box to enable the function.

8 IPCP Subnet Populate DHCP Server: enable this function to allow the

Router to automatically apply the subnet from IPCP subnet to DHCP server. Then LAN clients can get the public IP address assigned by ISP, rather than a private IP address of the local LAN.

9 Check the Add Default Route checkbox to set this PVC as the default

route, this is used when you configure more than one PVC for the Router.

10 Enter the VPI/VCI values. Or click Auto Search to find out the values. VPI

(Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI (Virtual Circuit Identifier) numbers should be provided by your ISP.

11 Select the Encapsulation, VC MUX or LLC. This information should be

provided by your ISP.

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12 QoS Class: select CBR, UBR or VBR.

■ CBR (constant bit rate): the CBR service class is intended for

real-time applications, for example, those requiring tightly constrained delay and delay variation, such as voice and video applications. The consistent availability of a fixed quantity of bandwidth is considered appropriate for CBR service.

■ VBR (variable bit rate): QoS class defined by the ATM Forum for

ATM networks. VBR is subdivided into a real time (RT) class and non-real time (NRT) class. VBR (RT) is used for connections in which there is a fixed timing relationship between samples. VBR (NRT) is used for connections in which there is no fixed timing relationship between samples, but that still need a guaranteed QoS. Compare with ABR, CBR, and UBR.

■ UBR (unspecified bit rate): the UBR service class is intended for

delay-tolerant or non-real-time applications, for example, those which do not require tightly constrained delay and delay variation, such as traditional computer communications applications. The UBR service may be considered as “best effort service”.

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13 PCR/SCR/MBS: PCR (Peak Cell Rate), SCR (Sustainable Cell Rate) and MBS

(Maximum Burst Size) are configurable.

14 Click Apply.

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PPPoA

PPP over ATM, this is a popular choice among European DSL providers. To configure this function correctly, you should obtain the information from your ISP.

Figure 62 PPPoA Settings Screen

1 Select PPPoA from the protocol drop-down menu. 2 IP assigned by ISP, if select Yes, then no need to enter the IP address and

Subnet mask information. If select No, then enter the IP address and Subnet mask information.

3 Enter the user name assigned to you by your ISP in the Username field.

And enter the password assigned to you by your ISP in the Password field. Re-enter your password in the Confirm Password field.

4 Select always connected, auto, or manual from the Connect type

drop-down menu. If you have a flat rate service charge for Internet connection, select always connected. If your ISP charges you by the minute, do not select this mode.

5 If you want your Router to automatically disconnect from the Internet

after a period of inactivity, specify a time in the Idle Time field. (Enter a value of 0 to disable this timeout).

6 Enter the MTU value in the MTU field. Do not make changes to this

setting, unless your ISP specifically requires a different setting other than

1454.

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