Abocom Systems WR254 User Manual

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Multi-Function

802.11b+g Wireless Router

802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access

4-Port Switching Hub

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User’s Manual

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Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................2

Wireless Router Features.............................................................................................2

Package Contents..........................................................................................................4

Physical Details.............................................................................................................5

INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................7

Requirements................................................................................................................7

Procedure......................................................................................................................7

SETUP..................................................................................................................................9

Overview.......................................................................................................................9

Configuration Program..............................................................................................10

Setup Wizard..............................................................................................................12

Configuration via Web...............................................................................................15

PC CONFIGURATION.....................................................................................................31

Overview.....................................................................................................................31

Windows Clients.........................................................................................................31

Macintosh Clients.......................................................................................................43

Linux Clients...............................................................................................................43

Other Unix Systems....................................................................................................43

Wireless Station Configuration..................................................................................44

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................45

Overview.....................................................................................................................45

General Problems.......................................................................................................45

Internet Access............................................................................................................45

Wireless Access...........................................................................................................46

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS.........................................................47

Modes..........................................................................................................................47

BSS/ESS......................................................................................................................47

Channels......................................................................................................................48

WEP............................................................................................................................48

Wireless LAN Configuration......................................................................................48

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS....................................................................................49

Multi-Function Wireless Router.................................................................................49

Wireless Interface.......................................................................................................49

Regulatory Approvals.................................................................................................50

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Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multifunction device providing the following services:

• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.

Wireless Router Features

The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet

through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

• DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet

port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.

• PPPoE, and PPTP. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over

Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.

• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless

Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

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Advanced Internet Functions

• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such

as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.

• Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or

port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your

LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

• DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual

Servers on your LAN using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed.

• Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, one (1) PC on your

local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.

• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

• Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.

• Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to differ-

ent groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.

• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software

using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)

specifications for Wireless LANs.

• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard

provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and

802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.

• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of

64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.

• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the

the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed

quickly and easily.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT

switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP

address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,

via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.

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Configuration & Management

• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-

ration.

• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from

the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Router.

• Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your

LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

• Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS

lookup.

• UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and

configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

Security Features

• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to

prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as

Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.

• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)

technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the Wireless Router.

• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-

ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your

Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

Package Contents

The following items should be included:

• The Wireless Router Unit

• Power Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

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Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

Figure 1: Front Panel

Power LED On - Power on.

Off - No power.

Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Inter-

net) port is established.

Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.

WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for

use.

Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access

point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.

LAN LEDs

For each port, there are 2 LEDs

• Link/Act

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.

• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub)

port.

• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-

sponding LAN (hub) port.

• 100

• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.

• Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using

10BaseT, or no active connection.

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Rear Panel

Figure 2: Rear Panel

Power port 10/100BaseT

LAN port

Internet port (10/100BaseT)

Reset Button

Connect the supplied power adapter here. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to

these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port

will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a

cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. This button has two (2) functions:

• Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will

reboot (restart).

• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data

and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:

1. Power Off.

2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.

3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED LED has flashed TWICE.

4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the factory default values.

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Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.

Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or

Cable modem (for WAN port usage)

• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the

IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.

Procedure

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router. Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

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If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect WAN Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

4. Power Up

• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.

• Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up.

Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED should be ON.

• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.

• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC

is also ON.)

• The WAN LED should be ON.

• The WLAN LED should be ON

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

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Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router.

Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:

• Internet Access

• LAN configuration

• Wireless setup

• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.

PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

To Do this: Refer to:

Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Check Wireless Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:

Operation and Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• Advanced Internet (Special Applications, DMZ, URL

Filter)

• Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)

• WAN Port Setup

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• Config File download/upload

• Logs

• Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup)

• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)

• PC Database

• Remote Management

• Routing (RIP and static Routing)

• Security settings

• Firmware Upgrade

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

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Configuration Program

The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.

The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:

• Netscape V4.08 or later

• Internet Explorer V4 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and the

Wireless Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router) or on the same LAN segment.

• The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.

• If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.1.254) is already used by another

device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using UPnP

If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless Router will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.

• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Router, you can accept the

desktop shortcut.

• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My

Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).

• Double - click the icon for the Wireless Router (either on the Desktop, or in My Network

Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details

of the initial configuration process.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:

1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.

2. Start your WEB browser.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.1.254

Because the default password is blank, you will not be prompted for a password. However, you should assign a password. See the Password Setup section later in this chapter for details.

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If you can't connect

If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:

• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is

powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:

• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.

• Enter the command:

ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.)

• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range

192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask must be set to

255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network seg-

ment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can

only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

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Setup Wizard

The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section.

1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue.

2. Configure Time Zone and NTP server by enabling NTP client update. Click Next to

continue.

3. Configure the parameters for area network (If you want to change the default parameter)

by entering New IP Address and Subnet Mask.

4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down

menu. Click Next to continue.

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5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to

disable the settings of this screen. Click Next to continue.

6. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP

and WPA (TKIP)) from the pull-down menu. Click Finish to exit Set Wizard screen.

Common Connection Types

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Usually, none. However, some ISP's may

require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

IP Address allocated to you. Some ISP's may also require

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DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

PPPoE You connect to the ISP only

PPTP Mainly used in Europe.

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).

Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

User name and password.

• PPTP Server IP Address.

• User name and password.

• IP Address allocated to

you, if Static (Fixed).

None.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

Big Pond Cable (Australia)

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• Big Pond Server IP address

SingTel RAS

For this connection method, the following data is required:

• User Name

• Password

• RAS Plan

IP Address allocated to you.

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Configuration via Web

LAN Interface Setup

IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP

DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool.

Show Client

Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router)

Default: 255.255.255.0 Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Ad-

dresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses

(DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address

The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.1.1 should work for most cases.

• Maximum: 253. Default value 253 should work

for most cases.

Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts” is set at

192.168.1.1 and the “Number of IP address in pool” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to

192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router)

Click to show Active DHCP Client table.

Save

Reset

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Password Setup

User Name

New Password Confirmed Password Save

Reset

Status

Enter your user name, which was registered with the Dynamic DNS client.

Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) Key in the password again to confirm. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save

the settings. Click Reset to clear settings.

Internet Shows the internet connection status LAN Shows the Local area network information System Briefly shows the device name and firmware information Connection Details Click to show more details of the internet connection System Data Click to show the detailed information of the system Refresh Screen Click to refresh all the data

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Wireless Basic Settings

Disable Access Point Check to disable the AP function Band

You can choose one mode of the following you need.

¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ¤ 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. ¤ 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported

rate. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode.

Channel Number Select which channel be located (from 1 to 11). Associated Clients Click to show all the listed active clients. Save

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Reset

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Wireless Advanced Settings

Authentication Type Open System： If your access point/wireless router is using "Open

" authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type.

Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key.

Preamble Type

Broadcast SSID

Save

Reset

Auto: Select Auto Switch for the adapter to automatically select the

appropriate

A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. (Note: If you want to change the Preamble type into Long or Short, please check the setting of AP.)

Enable: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations. Disable: This wireless AP will not broadcast its SSID to stations. If stations

want to connect to this wireless AP, this AP’s SSID should be known in advance to make a connection.

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Wireless Security Setup

Encryption

WEP：WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data security mechanism based on a 64 Bit/128 Bit shared key algorithm.

WPA (TKIP)：（WiFi Protected Access）is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible.

Set WEP key

KEY1 ~ KEY 4：You can specify up to 4 different keys, but only

one can be used at a time. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 64-bit

Key Size is selected.

A key of 26 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 128-

bit Key Size is selected.

WPA Pre-Shared key WPA Pre-Shared Key：In the Passphrase field, enter the

key that you are sharing with the network for the WLAN connection.

Save

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Reset

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Wireless Trusted Stations

Wireless Access Control Mode

Select the Access Control Mode from the pull-down menu.

Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode. Allow Listed: Only the stations shown in the table can

associate with the AP.

MAC Address Description Current Access Control List Delete Selected

Delete All Save

Reset

The Mac address of the station associated with the AP. You may key in a description for the MAC Address Shows the current access control list. Select the MAC Address (es) you want to delete and then

click the Delete Selected button to delete the selected items.

Click to delete all the MAC Address (es) listed. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to

save the settings. Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Access Control

Enable Access Control Select Services to Block

Port Range

Protocol

Description Save

Reset

Select to enable Access Control function. This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to

block. For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range

of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields.

Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.

You may key in a description for port range. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save

the settings. Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Dynamic DNS

Enable DDNS Service Provider

Domain Name

User Name/Email Password/key

Save

Reset

Select to enable DDNS function.

• Select the desired DDNS Service Provider from the list.

• Details of your DDNS account (Name, password, Domain

name) must then be entered and saved on this screen.

• This device will then automatically ensure that your current IP

Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider.

• Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is allocated to you.

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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DMZ

Enable DMZ

DMZ Host IP Address

Save

Reset

If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. You can enter up to four DMZ Hosts in the device.

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Virtual Server

Enable Virtual Servers

Servers

Local IP Address

Protocol

Port Range

Description Save

Check to enable virtual server function.

You can set up a local server with specific port number that stands for the service (e.g. web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23)). When this device receives an incoming access request for this specific port, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server. You can add virtual servers by either port numbers or by names.

Maximum 24 Server entries are allowed and each port number can only be assigned to one IP address.

Enter the Local Server’s IP address.

Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.

For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields.

You may key in a description for the local IP address. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the

settings.

Reset

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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WAN Port Configuration

WAN Access Type

DNS 1-3 Clone MAC Address Enable Web Server

Access via WAN Save

Reset

Select the WAN access type (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE and PPTP) from the pull-down menu.

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

Config File

This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC.

You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router.

This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.

An example Config File screen is shown below.

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Backup Config

Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and store the file on your PC. Click Download to start the download.

Restore Config

This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file back to the Wireless Router.

Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click

Restore to upload the configuration file. WARNING !

Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the existing settings.

Default Config

Clicking the Restore Defaults button will reset the Wireless Router to its factory default settings.

WARNING ! This will delete ALL of the existing settings.

System Log

The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance.

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Enable Log Enable Remote Log

Save

Refresh Clear

IP Filtering

Click to enable log function. Click to enable the remote log function. The log record will be

saved into a remote server. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the

settings. Click to refresh the logs. Click Clear to delete the logs.

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Enable IP Filtering Local IP Address

Protocol

Description Current Filter Table Save

Reset

MAC Filtering

Check to enable the IP filtering function. Enter the client IP address.

Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.

You may key in a description for the local IP address Shows the current filter information. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the

settings. Click Reset to restore to default values.

Enable MAC Filtering

MAC Address Description Current Filter Table Save

Reset

Check to enable MAC filtering function.

Enter the client MAC address. You may key in a description for the MAC address. Shows the current filter information. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the

settings. Click Reset to restore to default values.

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Statistics

Refresh

Click to refresh the statistics table.

Time Zone Setting

Current Time Enable NTP client

update Time Zone Select

Enter the current time of this wireless router.

Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update function.

Select the time zone from the pull-down menu.

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NTP server

Save

Reset Refresh

Upgrade Firmware

You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a specific server.

After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.

Click Reset to restore to default values. Click to refresh the current time.

Browse Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the

browser will display to correct file path).

Start Upgrade Click the Start Upgrade button to perform Reset

Navigation & Data Input

• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.

Click Reset to restore to default values.

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PC Configuration

This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.

Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:

• TCP/IP network settings

• Internet Access configuration

• Wireless configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router.

The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that

the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.

TCP/IP Settings - Overview

If using the default Wireless Router settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

• By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.

• For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client.

If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required:

• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router

• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes:

• On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.

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• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0

1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below.

2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

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3. Select the network card for your LAN.

4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server

This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.

Specify an IP Address

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router. To set this:

• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.

• On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the

Wireless Router's IP address.

• If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the

Gateways list.

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2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:

• Click the DNS tab.

• On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search

Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.

2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

• Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.)

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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Internet Access

To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access:

• Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.

• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,

rather than by a Dial-up connection.

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.

2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.

6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?".

7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

For Windows XP

1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.

2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.

3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.

5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.

6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.

7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.

8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.

9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

Accessing AOL

To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:

• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.

• Click the Setup button.

• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to "Wireless

Router".

• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number blank.)

• Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete.

• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless Router" location.

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Macintosh Clients

From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows.

1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.

3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.

Note:

If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:

• Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router's IP Address.

• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

Linux Clients

To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the "Gateway".

Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.

Fixed IP Address

By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.

• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.

• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)

The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.

1. Start your X Windows client.

2. Select Control Panel - Network

3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".

4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.

5. To apply your changes

• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.

• OR, restart your system.

Other Unix Systems

To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:

• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router.

• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

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Wireless Station Configuration

This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.

To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows:

Mode SSID (ESSID)

WEP By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.

Note:

By default, the Wireless Router will allow both 802.11b and 802.11g connections.

The mode must be set to Infrastructure. This must match the value used on the Wireless Router. The default

value is Untitled

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

• If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must

have WEP disabled.

• If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the

same settings as the Wireless Router.

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Appendix A

Troubleshooting

This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.

Overview

This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

General Problems

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.

Check the following:

• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK,

and it is powered ON.

• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network

segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP

client), restart it.

• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP

Address within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 and thus compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Router. In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel- Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.

Internet Access

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.

A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.

• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings

are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.

• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the

Wireless Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)

• If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet

connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly.

Problem 2:

Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router.

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Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not

transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but:

• It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.

• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.

Wireless Access

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

Problem 2: Solution 2:

My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point.

Check the following.

• Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in

Infrastructure Mode)

• The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same.

Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".

• Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same setting for

WEP. The default setting for the Wireless Router is disabled, so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled.

• If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router, your PC must have WEP

enabled, and the key must match.

• If the Wireless Router's Wireless screen is set to Allow LAN access to

selected Wireless Stations only, then each of your Wireless stations

must have been selected, or access will be blocked.

• To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is

possible when close to the Wireless Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments.

Wireless connection speed is very slow.

The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can experiment with the following:

• Wireless Router location.

Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless Router.

• Wireless Channel

If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement.

• Radio Interference

Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated.

• RF Shielding

Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Router.

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Appendix B

About Wireless LANs

This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs).

Modes

Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes:

• Ad-hoc

• Infrastructure

Ad-hoc Mode

Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other.

Infrastructure Mode

In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources.

Access Points can only function in "Infrastructure" mode, and can communicate only with Wireless Stations which are set to "Infrastructure" mode.

BSS/ESS

BSS

A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.

ESS

A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS).

Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. In fact, to reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels.

As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.)

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Channels

The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.

• Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.

• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)

• If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.

WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is

transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it.

If WEP is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following:

WEP Key

WEP Authentication

Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit For 64 Bit encryption, the Key value must match.

For 128 Bit encryption, the Key value must match Open System or Shared Key.

Wireless LAN Configuration

To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows:

Mode

SSID (ESSID)

WEP

On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.)

Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to. Alternatively, the SSID can be set to "any" or null (blank) to allow connection to any Access Point.

The Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings for WEP (Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit).

WEP Key: If WEP is enabled, the Key must be the same on the Wireless Stations and the Access Point.

WEP Authentication: If WEP is enabled, all Wireless Stations must use the same setting as the Access Point (either "Open System" or "Shared Key").

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Appendix C Specifications

Multi-Function Wireless Router

Model Wireless Router Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet:

LEDs 12 Power Adapter 12 V DC External

Wireless Interface

Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation DSSS BPSK/QPSK/CCK, OFDM/CCK Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps

0° C to 40° C

-10° C to 70° C

4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN

Coverage Area Indoors : 15m @54Mbps, 120m @6Mbps or lower

Outdoors : 40m @54Mbps, 300m @6Mbps or lower WEP 64Bit, 128Bit Output Power 13dBm (typical) Receiver Sensitivity -80dBm Min.

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Regulatory Approvals

CE Standards

This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards:

• EN 300 328

• EN 301 489-1/-17

• EN 60950-1

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

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FCC WARNING

FCC Certification

The United States Federal Communication Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Department of Communications have established certain rules governing the use of electronic equipment.

(15.21)

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.

15.19 (a)(3)

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The users manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

※ This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter

If you have any trouble with use this equipment, please contact customer care service:

Company Name: Xterasys Corporation

Address: 4711 CHINO AVE. CHINO, CA91710 USA

Tel: 909-590-0600 / Fax: 909-590-0388

Contact Person: Mr. Larry

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