Abocom Systems WR254E User Manual
Multi-Function
802.11b+g Wireless
Router
802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
User’s Manual
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................................................................................................ 9
Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................. 11
Configuration via Web............................................................................................... 13
PC CONFIGURATION..................................................................................................... 33
Overview..................................................................................................................... 33
Windows Clients......................................................................................................... 33
Macintosh Clients....................................................................................................... 45
Linux Clients .............................................................................................................. 45
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................... 45
Wireless Station Configuration.................................................................................. 46
APPENDIX A
Overview..................................................................................................................... 47
General Problems....................................................................................................... 47
Internet Access ........................................................................................................... 47
Wireless Access .......................................................................................................... 48
APPENDIX B
Modes ......................................................................................................................... 49
BSS/ESS...................................................................................................................... 49
Channels..................................................................................................................... 49
WEP............................................................................................................................ 50
Wireless LAN Configuration ..................................................................................... 50
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 51
Multi-Function Wireless Router ................................................................................ 51
Wireless Interface ...................................................................................................... 51
Regulatory Approvals ................................................................................................ 52
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................. 47
ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ........................................................ 49
Chapter 1: I n tro d u c ti o n
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
•
4-Port Switching Hub
•
Wireless Access Point
for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
for all LAN users.
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
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Shared Internet Access.
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).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support.
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.
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PPPoE, and PPTP.
Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Connection" type
services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.
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Fixed or Dynamic IP Address.
Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and
Fixed IP Address.
All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet
The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over
On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless
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Advanced Internet Functions
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Communication Applications.
as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult
to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
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Special Internet Applications.
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.
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Virtual Servers.
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
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DDNS Support.
Servers on your LAN using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed.
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DMZ.
For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, only 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.
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URL Filter.
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Internet Access Log.
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Access Control.
different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.
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VPN Pass through Support.
using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual
Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
See which Internet connections have been made.
Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to
Support for Internet communication applications, such
Applications which use non-standard connections or
PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software
Introduction
Wireless Features
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Standards Compliant.
specifications for Wireless LANs.
•
Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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Speeds to 54Mbps.
•
WEP support.
64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.
•
Wireless MAC Access Control.
the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted
Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
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Simple Configuration.
quickly and easily.
Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of
The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
The 802.11g standard
All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
The Wireless Access Control feature can check the
If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
LAN Features
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4-Port Switching Hub.
switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
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DHCP Server Support.
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.
• .
The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
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Configuration & Management
•
Easy Setup.
configuration.
•
Configuration File Upload/Download.
the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file
to the Wireless Router.
•
Remote Management.
LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the
Internet.
•
Network Diagnostics.
lookup.
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UPnP Support.
configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for
Save (download) the configuration data from
The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your
You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS
UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and
Security Features
•
Password - protected Configuration
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
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Wireless LAN Security
Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
•
NAT Protection.
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.
•
Protection against DoS attacks.
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.
An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)
. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as
. Optional password protection is provided to
DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
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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Introduction
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
(Internet) 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
corresponding 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 within 3~5 seconds, the power LED
lights amber then 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. After Power On.
2. Hold the Reset Button down.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button more than 5 seconds, until the
Amber LED has flashed.
4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the
factory default values.
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Chapter 2 : I n s tal l ati o n
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.
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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Chapter 3 : S etu p
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.
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.
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
segment. (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 or 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
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to you.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
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DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
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).
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).
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.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
Configuration via Web
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address allocated to you.
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IP Address
Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this
Router)
Subnet Mask
DHCP
Default: 255.255.255.0
Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP
Addresses (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
DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool.
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)
Show Client
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
New Password
Confirmed Password
Save
Reset
Status
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
LAN
System
Connection Details
System Data
Refresh Screen
Shows the internet connection status
Shows the Local area network information
Briefly shows the device name and firmware information
Click to show more details of the internet connection
Click to show the detailed information of the system
Click to refresh all the data
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