Abocom Systems WR5506 User Manual

802.11n/b/g Wireless Broadband Router

User’s Manual

Federal Communication Commission

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

needed.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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 user’s 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.

CAUTION:

1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm

must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.

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

transmitter

Table of Content

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1

Features.........................................................................................................................................1

Physical Details...........................................................................................................................1

CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................4

Router Mode ................................................................................................................................5

Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................5

Wireless ISP.................................................................................................................................6

CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................7

Hardware Mounting..................................................................................................................7

Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................8

Login...............................................................................................................................................8

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

Operation Mode........................................................................................................................18

LAN Configurations .................................................................................................................19

Password.....................................................................................................................................21

Status...........................................................................................................................................21

Wireless.......................................................................................................................................22

Advanced.....................................................................................................................................34

Administrator ............................................................................................................................44

CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................53

Overview.....................................................................................................................................53

Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................53

Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................57

Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................57

Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................58

Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................58

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................59

Overview.....................................................................................................................................59

General Problems.....................................................................................................................59

Internet Access.........................................................................................................................59

Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................60

APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................62

BSS................................................................................................................................................62

Channels......................................................................................................................................62

Security........................................................................................................................................62

Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................63

Chapter 1: Introduction

The Wireless Router is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The wireless Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. With the Router, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games at incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. The Router offers easy configuration for your wireless network in the home and presents wireless network to you home of high functionality, security, and flexibility.

Features

1. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps.

2. Support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with reset button.

3. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i

4. Support Router, AP, WDS (Bridge + Repeater).

5. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) , WMM

6. Easy configuration for home user setup.

Physical Details

Front LEDs

LED Behavior

LED Printed Color Behavior Indication

ON Power on

POWER WPS

Wireless LAN

POWER WPS

WLAN

Green

OFF Power off Blinking OFF WLAN off

ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting

WPS is enabled to make a connection

Internet WAN

Green

ON WAN link / active

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OFF WAN function off Blinking WAN traffic transmitting

LAN 1

LAN

LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4

Rear Panel

Ports and buttons

Green

OFF LAN function off ON LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting

Ant.

WPS

LAN 1-4

Internet

DC 12V

Ant.

Install the appending antennas. To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to

Wireless Configuration > Advanced Configurations > WPS), then press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to this port. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary.

Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors).

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Install the appending antennas.

Side Panel

Chapter 1: Introduction

Reset

Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Wireless ISP modes, which are mutually exclusive. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can select the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

The default setting mode is Router mode.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

Router Mode

In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.

Access Point Mode

When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection.

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Wireless ISP

In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN. You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.

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Hardware Mounting

The Wireless Router is designed to arrange on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.

1. There are two mounting hooks on the underside.

2. Mark two upper holes on a wall or on a raised flat surface.

3. Drill the appending two screws on the flat surface until only 1/4'' screws is showing.

4. Then, hang the Wireless Router onto the screws.

Note: Please re-adjust the screws if you cannot hang the Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is loose.

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Hardware Connection

1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to

your PC or notebook.

2. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the Internet port of the Wireless Router, the other

end to the ADSL or cable modem.

3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.

1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer

and the Wireless Router.

2. Start your Web Browser, in the address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router

192.168.1.254

3. Then press the “Enter” key to login.

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4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username

"admin" and password "admin" to login.

After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step.

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If you cannot connect...

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

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

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

• Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open

the MS-DOS 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

192.168.1.2 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.

Common Connection Types

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Your IP Address is allocated

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

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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.

DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

PPPoE

PPTP

L2TP

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

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

Mainly used in Europe. 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)

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).

• L2TP Server IP Address.

• User name and password.

• IP Address allocated to you, if

Static (Fixed).

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.

None.

IP Address allocated to you.

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Setup Wizard

The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step.

Step 1- Operation mode

User can select the operation modes here to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging function.

Step 2- Time Zone Setting

NTP Settings

Enable NTP client update

Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving

Time Zone Select NTP Server

Check the box to synchronize the time with the host PC.

Check the box to automatically adjust daylight saving.

Select the time zone area that you located from the pull-down list. Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex: time.nist.gov,

ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.

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Step 3- LAN Interface Setup

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is

192.168.1.254.) The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.)

Step 4- WAN Interface Setup

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WAN Access Type

DHCP Client

If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically.

Static IP

If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.

IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP

here.

DNS: Enter the DNS server IP address in the column.

PPPoE

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If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

PPTP

If the PPTP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.

IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

L2TP

If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name

and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.

IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Step 5- Wireless Basic Settings

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Band

Mode

Network Type Network Name

(SSID)

Channel Width Control Sideband Channel selection

Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4 GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N).

Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.)

This type here is fixed and cannot be changed.

A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.

Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width.

Select Upper or Lower from pull-down menu. Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.

Step 6- Wireless Security Setup

Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2 Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2 Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.

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Security Mode

WEP

Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: Select the Hex(10 characters) or ASCII (5 characters).

z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field.

WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed

Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choosing to set the pre-shared

key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended.

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Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.

Operation Mode

The default setting mode is Router mode.

LAN Configurations

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IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP

DHCP Client Range

Show Client

Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is

192.168.1.254.) The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is

255.255.255.0.) Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to

connected clients. Server: Select to enable this Wireless Router to distribute IP Addresses

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

The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.1.100 should work for most cases.

z Maximum: 254. Default value 254 should work for most cases.

Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts” is set at 192.168.1.33 and the “Number of IP address in pool” is 254, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.33 to 192.168.1.254 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router)

Click to show Active DHCP Client Table.

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Static DHCP

Domain Name Clone MAC

Address

Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window.

Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Static DHCP button to set the Static

DHCP function.

IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a

certain connected station. MAC Address: Enter the MAC address of a certain station, and then the DHCP Server will to distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once they connected. Comment: You can enter a comment to description above IP address or MAC address. Apply Changes: After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings.

Reset: Click Reset to restore to default values. Static DHCP List: Here shows the static IP address that have been assigned

according to the MAC address.

Delete Selected: Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All: Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset: Click Reset button to rest.

Enter the Domain Name here.

This table displays you the station MAC information.

Password

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User Name

New Password Confirmed Password

Status

Key in a new login user name in the blank field. User can empty the user name, password columns to disable the access.

Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) Key in the password again to confirm.

Wireless

General Setup

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Disable Wireless LAN Interface

Band

Mode Network Type

Network Name (SSID)

Channel Width

Check to disable the wireless function.

You can choose one mode of the following you need.

z 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. z 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. z 2.4GHz (N): 802.11n supported rate only. z 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. z 2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.11n supported rate. z 2.4GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n supported rate.

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

Select the AP, WDS or AP+WDS modes from the pull-down menu.

If the mode be set to Client mode that the network type can be set to Infrastructure or Ad hoc.

A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.

Select 20MHz/40MHz channel width, the channel number will be form 5~11 and auto; Select 20MHz channel width the channel number will be form 1~11 and auto. Default is 20MHz/40MHz.

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Control Sideband Channel Number Broadcast SSID

WMM

Data Rate Associated Clients Enable Mac Clone

(Single Ethernet Client)

You can select Lower or Upper form the pull-down list. The channel number base on the channel width you select.

Enabled Disabled

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

The WiFi Multiple Media function is available under 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (G) and 2.4GHz (B+G) band, and is disabled under 2.4GHz (N), 2.4GHz (G+N) and 2.4GHz (B+G+N) band.

There are several data rate that you can select from the pull-down menu. Click Show Active Clients button to show all the listed active clients.

This function will be enabled under Client mode.

: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.

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

Advanced Settings

Fragment Threshold

RTS Threshold

Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346.

RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem. If the “Hidden Node” problem is an issue, please specify the packet size. The RTS mechanism will be activated if the data size exceeds

Beacon Interval

Preamble Type

IAPP Protection Aggregation Short GI WLAN Partition RF Output Power

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the value you set. Warning: Enabling RTS Threshold will cause redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions. Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-1024 ms, default is 100.

A preamble is a signal used in wireless environment to synchronize the transmitting timing including Synchronization and Start frame delimiter. You can select Long or Short for the preamble type.

Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Select Enabled or Disabled to execute the security function. Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Select the transmitting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%.

Site Survey

Refresh Connect

Check this button to refresh all the Site Survey list. Under the Wireless ISP mode and select a site that you would like to

communicate, and then click the Connect button.

Security

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Security Mode

Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA-Mixed. The default setting is Disable. It is

strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA-Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized accessing.

WEP

802.1x Authentication: Check the box to enable the 802.1x authentication. Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key and Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format:

Encryption Key: Enter the key in the key setting field.

802.1x Authentication

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Key Length: select key length 64 Bits or 128 Bits. RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address

provided by your ISP. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server.

WPA

Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-

Shared Key) mode.

WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-

shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the

Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in

8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.

WPA2

Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-

Shared Key) mode.

WPA2 Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-

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shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the

Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in

WPA-Mixed

Authentication Mode: Select Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-

Shared Key) mode.

WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. WPA2 Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-

shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the

Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key : Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in

WDS Setup

If the users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > General Setup page to set up the mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and, set the APs into the same SSID and Channel. Then go back to Wireless > WDS Setup page to check the box to Enable WDS function and then enter Wireless MAC

Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enable the WDS.

To use WDS function:

1. The APs must support WDS function.

2. (To set WDS must use the same wireless products (the same model will be better); due to different

wireless products might support different WDS settings. Thus, it is suggested that to use the same wireless products that support WDS function.)

3. To set the same SSID and channel on the APs.

4. To set the same Wireless MAC address(BSSID) on the APs.

5. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs.

(BSSID) of each other to make the WDS connection.

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Step 1: Setup the mode into WDS mode, and use the same SSID and Channel on wireless

APs.

Step 2: Then go back to the WDS Setup page, enter Wireless MAC (BSSID) address to each other.

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Enable WDS MAC Address

Data Rate Comment Apply Changes

Reset Set Security

Check the box to enable the WDS function. MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) of the wireless AP that you

want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address).

Select the data rate form the pull-down list. Enter a description for the device. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to

save the settings. Click Reset to restore to default values. Enable the WDS function and then click Set Security button to set up the

WDS security.

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Show Statistics

Encryption: Select the encryption type None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits, WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES) from the pull-down menu. WEP Key Format: For WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits encryption type, the selection of WEP Key Format are Hex and ASCII.

WEP Key: If select Hex if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F).

Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

Pre-Shared Key Format: The Pre-shared Key Format will be enabled when WPA (TKIP) and WPA2 (AES) encryption be selected. There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended.

Pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared-Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the

802.1x Authentication will be activated. Make sure the same password is used on client's end.

Click to show the current WDS AP table. This table shows the MAC address, transmission packets and errors, reception packets and Tx Rate (Mbps) counters for each configured WDS AP.

Current WDS AP List

Delete Selected Delete All Reset

Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen.

Here shows the current WDS AP information.

Click Delete Selected to delete the selected AP information. Click Delete All to delete all the items. Click Reset to restore the settings.

Access Control

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Wireless Access Control Mode

MAC Address

Comment

Current Access Control List

Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to rest.

Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable access control function. Default setting is Disable.

Enter the MAC address of a station that is allowed to access this Access Point.

You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the previous MAC address.

This table displays you the station MAC information.

WPS

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Disable WPS WPS Status

Self-PIN Number Push Button

Configuration Client PIN

Number

Check the box to Disable the WPS function, default setting is Enabled. Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is

Configured, click Un-configured to STOP the WPS connection. Here shows the PIN code of the router itself.

Click Start PBC button to make a WPS connection with client. Enter the client PIN code into the blank field then click the Start PIN button

to make a WPS connection with client.

Scheduling

Enable Wireless Schedule

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Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule the wireless access rule.

Advanced

Port Filtering

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Enable Port Filtering Port Range

Protocol

Comment Apply Changes

Reset Current Port Forwarding

Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset

Check to enable Port Filtering function. 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 MAC address. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes

button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Shows the current Port Forwarding information.

Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Click Reset button to rest.

Dynamic DNS

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable DDNS Service Provider

Domain Name User Name/Email

Password/Key

Apply Change

Reset

DMZ

Check to enable the DDNS function. Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS, TZO or Oray

from the pull-down list. Here shows the domain name of the service provider.

Enter your email that you registered in service provider website. (You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form the service provider website.)

Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website. Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

Click Reset button to restore to default values.

Enable DMZ

Check the box to enable DMZ function. 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.

DMZ Host IP Address

Apply Changes

Reset

Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for DMZ to work properly.

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

Click Reset button to restore to default values.

Port Forwarding

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Port Forwarding IP Address Protocol

Port Range

Comment Apply Changes

Reset

Check to enable Port Forwarding function. Enter the IP address in the field. 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 MAC address. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes

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

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Current Port Forwarding Table

Delete Selected Delete All Reset

WAN Port

Shows the current Port Forwarding information.

Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Click Reset button to rest.

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DHCP Client

If the DHCP Client connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically.

Host Name: Enter the host name here. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.

Static IP

WAN Access Type

If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.

IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by

your ISP here. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites. DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). DNS 2: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

PPPoE

Chapter 3: Configuration

Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider name in the column. Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect

on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

PPTP

Chapter 3: Configuration

If the PPTP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.

sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

L2TP

Chapter 3: Configuration

z Attain DNS

Automatically

z Set DNS

Manually

z DNS 1

DNS 2

z Factory Default z Clone the

computer's MAC address-IP Address

If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.

sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns. Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.

Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). DNS 2 server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 server will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this Clone MAC address in this section to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC.

z Set WAN MAC

Address

Enable uPNP… Apply Changes Reset

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Check to enable the listed functions. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button

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

DoS Setting

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable DoS Prevention

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. This screen allows you to configure DoS protection.

Check the box to enable the DoS settings.

Select All

Clear All

Apply Changes

After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to select all DoS preventions.

After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions.

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Change button to save current settings.

Administrator

Remote Management

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Web Server Access via WAN

Port Number Server Access Secured Client

Check to enable remote control function.

Enter the port number in the field. Select LAN/WAN, LAN or WAN from the pull-down menu. Select All to allow remote control clients to access the wireless

router or enter certain client’s IP address to allow the remote management.

Bandwidth Mgmt

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Bandwidth Management

Automatic Uplink Speed Manual Uplink Speed Address Type

Local IP address MAC address

Port

Protocol

Mode Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps)

Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) Comment

Check the box to enable this function. 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 select automatic or manual uplink speed.

Check the box to enable the automatic uplink speed function. You can manually enter the transmission rate in the blank field. Select IP or MAC address type. Depend on the address type that selected, user can enter the IP

address or MAC address of client to set up the bandwidth of the transmission.

Enter the beginning of port range 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, TCP/UDP, ICMP or ANY) used to the remote system or service.

Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum bandwidth modes.

Enter the Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Enter the Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Enter the note for the setting.

Save /Reload Settings

Chapter 3: Configuration

Save Settings to File Load Settings form

File

Reset Settings to Default

Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC. Click the Browse button to find and open the previous saved file (the

browser will display to correct file path.) Then, click Upload button to upload the previous file.

Click Reset button to set the device back to default settings.

Logs

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Log System all Wireless DoS Enable Remote Log Log Server IP address

Apply Changes Refresh

Clear

Check to enable logging function. Activates all logging functions. Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded. Only logs related to the server will be recorded. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply

Changes button to save current settings. Click Refresh button to renew the logs. Click Clear button to delete the logs.

IP Filtering

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable IP Filtering Local IP Address Protocol

Comment Apply Changes

Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset

Check to enable IP filtering function. Enter the local server’s IP address. Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or

service. You may key in a description for the port range. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes

button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Shows the current IP filter information. Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected. Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Click Reset button to rest.

MAC Filtering

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable MAC Filtering MAC Address

Comment

Apply Changes

Reset

Current Filter Table

Delete Selected

Delete All

Reset

Check to enable MAC filtering function.

Enter the client MAC address in the field.

You may key in a description MAC address.

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

Click Reset button to restore to default values.

Shows the current MAC filter information.

Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.

Click Delete All button to delete all the items.

Click Reset button to rest.

URL Filtering

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable URL Filtering URL Address

Apply Changes

Reset

Current Filter Table

Delete Selected

Delete All

Reset

Check to enable URL filtering function.

Enter the URL address in the field.

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings.

Click Reset button to restore to default values.

Shows the current URL address filter information.

Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.

Click Delete All button to delete all the items.

Click Reset button to rest.

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Statistics

This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks.

Time Zone Settings

Current Time

Time Zone Select Enable NTP client

update Automatically Adjust

Daylight Saving NTP server

Manual IP setting Apply Change

Reset Refresh

Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected

computer automatically. Select the local time zone from the pull-down menu. Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update

function.

Check the box to enable this function.

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

After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Change button to save current settings.

Click Reset button to restore to default values. Click Refresh button to renew current time.

Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 3: Configuration

Select File

Upload Reset

Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.)

Click the Upload button to perform. Click Reset button to restore to default values.

Chapter 4: PC Configuration

Overview

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

• TCP/IP network settings

• Internet Access configuration

• Wireless configuration

Chapter 4: PC 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 default Wireless Router settings, and 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.

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:

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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.

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.)

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• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the

DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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.

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

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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 enters the

DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

Internet Access

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

• Ensure that the ADSL modem, 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 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.

Chapter 4: PC Configuration

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:

1. 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.

2. Click the Setup button.

3. Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to " Wireless Router ".

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

5. Click Save, then OK.

6. Configuration is now complete.

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

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 (Domain 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.

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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.

Wireless Station Configuration

• This section applies to all wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router 's access point,

regardless of the operating system that is used on the client.

• To use the Wireless Router, each wireless station must have compatible settings, as following:

Mode SSID (ESSID)

Disable

The mode must be set to Infrastructure. The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.

Note! The SSID is case- sensitive.

If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled as well. And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended.

By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.

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

WEP

have WEP disabled.

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

same settings as the Wireless Router.

RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and

WPA WPA2 WPA-Mixed

802.1x

Note: By default, the Wireless Router will allow 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n connections.

accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port and passwords that provided by your ISP.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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:

• Check 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 your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), please

restart it.

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

within the range 192.168.1.254 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.)

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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

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

Problem 2: Solution 2:

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

The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Content Filter Settings 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:

My PC can't locate the Wireless Router.

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 Router are the same.

Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "W NOT match "w

orkgroup."

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

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

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

enabled, and the key must be matched.

• 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.

orkgroup" does

Problem 2: Solution 2:

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.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

• 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.

Appendix B: About Wireless LANs

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.

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.)

Note to US model owner:

To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection function has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is for non-US models only.

Security

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 security settings for each of the following:

WEP Key WEP Authentication

64 Bits, 128 Bits. For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. Open System or Shared Key.

Appendix B: About Wireless LANs

WPA/WPA2

WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: preauthentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.

If WPA or WPA2 is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same security settings.

802.1x

With 802.1x authentication, a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages that are not encrypted, however, additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required. RADIUS is an authentication, authorization, and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.

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)

Disable

WEP

WPA WPA2 WPA-Mixed

802.1x

The mode must be set to Infrastructure. The network name must match the value used on the Wireless Router.

Note! The SSID is case- sensitive.

By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled.

• 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.

RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port and passwords that provided by your ISP.

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