Abocom Systems WR5560 User Manual

802.11 b/g/n Giga Router

User’s Manual

Federal Communication Commission

Interference Statement

This equipment has been test ed and found to c omply with th e limi ts for a Cl ass B digit al device , pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interferen ce in a residential installatio n. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordan ce with the instruct ions, 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 modif icati ons to this un it no t expressl y appr oved b y the par ty re spons ible 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

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

Table of Content

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

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1

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

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

Operation Modes ........................................................................................................................ 4

Router Mode ................................................................................................................................ 4

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

Converter Mode .......................................................................................................................... 6 

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

Hardware Connection ............................................................................................................... 7

Login ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Status ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Network ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Firewall ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Administration .......................................................................................................................... 41

CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 48

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 48

Windows Clients ....................................................................................................................... 48

Macintosh Clients ..................................................................................................................... 56

Linux Clients .............................................................................................................................. 56

Other Unix Systems ................................................................................................................. 57

Wireless Station Configuration ........................................................................................... 57

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

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 59

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

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

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

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

BSS (Basic Service Set) .......................................................................................................... 62

Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 62

Security ........................................................................................................................................ 62

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Giga Router supports 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for WAN. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) 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 it, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games at incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. It also offers easy configuration for your wireless network at home and presents wireless network of high functionality, security, and flexibility.

Features

1. Support 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for

WAN.

2. Clock rate up to 600MHz.

3. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps, two transmit and two

receive path(2T2R)

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

5. Supports 1 additional USB port.

6. Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with physi cal push button.

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

8. Support Client, AP, WDS, AP+WDS mode.

9. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), WMM.

10. Easy web broswer configuration for home user setup.

11. Support USB Network attached storage (NAS) and media share function.

Physical Details

Top LEDs

LED Behavior

LED Printed Color Behavior Indication

ON Power on

Power PWR

Green

OFF Power off

Chapter 1: Introduction

ON Internet link / active

Internet WAN

WPS WPS

Wireless

LAN

USB WPS

WLAN

Green

OFF Internet function off Blinking Internet traffic transmitting ON WPS setup successfully OFF WPS is disabled

Blinking OFF WLAN off

ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting OFF LAN function off ON LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting ON USB is connected OFF USB is disconnected

WPS is enabled to make a connection

Ports and Buttons

Ports and buttons

Ant. 1 Ant. 2

Reset

USB

LAN 1-4

Install the appending antennas here. Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the

Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default. Insert the USB 3.5G card that provided by your ISP (Internet

Service Provider) or USB network attached storage here. 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.

WAN

Chapter 1: Introduction

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).

DC 12V

WPS

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

To enable the WPS function 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.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.

Operation Modes

You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, Router, AP or Converter modes, then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.

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 address to ISP(Internet Service Provider) through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or static IP. The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN. This device connects all the stations (PC or notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

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.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

Converter Mode

If set to Converter mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station (gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless sta tion when it’s connected to a computer directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Hardware Connection

Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router,

another end to your PC or notebook.

Step 2. There are two connection methods to connect to Internet (Only one can be used):

2-1. Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router,

the other end to the ADSL or cable modem.

2-2. Or you can insert 3.5G USB card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port.

Step 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.

3. In the Address box, enter th e IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the

Wireless Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.254

Chapter 3: Configuration

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

"admin" and password "password" to login.

Chapter 3: Configuration

If you cannot 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:

• 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 192.168.1.253. 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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Common Connection Types

The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected.

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

Static (Fixed) IP address

DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

Static (Fixed) IP address

PPPoE

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

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP address to you.

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.

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.

None.

IP address allocated to you.

User name and password.

Other Modems (e.g. 3.5G Wireless card)

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

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

The ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

Status

Chapter 3: Configuration

Network

LAN Interface Setup

Chapter 3: Configuration

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DHCP Mode

DHCP Client Range

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.)

Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router.

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.

Client: Select the client mode to use the The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of

continuous IP address segment, the device will distribute IP addresses from

192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router). The end IP address maximum is 253.

Note: If “Continuous IP address pool starts” is set at 192.168.1.1 and the

“Number of IP address in pool end” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router).

Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows

Static DHCP

Chapter 3: Configuration

assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client.

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 Set Static DHCP bu tton 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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Clone MAC Address

This table displays you the station MAC information.

Internet Service Setup

WAN Access Type

Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or Mobile Networks from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP (Auto Config) enabled.

DHCP Client

Chapter 3: Configuration

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

Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

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.

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.

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 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

Static (Fixed 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

Chapter 3: Configuration

Provider) that provide 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.

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.

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 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

PPPoE

If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.

PPPoE Type: Select the PPPoE types, Normal PPPoE, Multiple PPPoE and Unnumbered PPPoE form the pull-down menu.

Multi-PPPoE provider: If user select Multiple PPPoE type, user have to setup the PPPoE provider here. Select Flets West, Next West, Flets East, and Flets Next from the pull-down menu.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Public Range: If user selected Unnumbered PPPoE type, have to setup the range here.

User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).

Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider’s name here. 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: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum

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

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.

Mobile Networks

User have to insert USB card that provide by Internet service provider into the USB port of the wireless router

Chapter 3: Configuration

first, therefore, the Mobile networks function can be used.

Auto APN: APN(Access Point Name.) If this function be selected, the

system will auto detect the mobile network setting via the USB that provide by the Internet service provider(ISP). To use the default settings is recommend.

Service Name: Keep the default setting or enter the service name that ISP provided.

Dial Number: Keep the default setting or enter the dial number that ISP provided.

Authentication: Check the box to enable to authentication function.

z User Name: Enter the user name that provide by your ISP. z Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP.

Pin code: Keep the default setting or enter the SIM card Pin code that ISP provided.

Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand from the pull-down menu.

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.

Enable uPNP… Apply Cancel

MTU Size: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum

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

the settings. Click Cancel to restore to default values.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Advanced Routing

If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router.

Enable Dynamic Route

Enable Static Route

Check to enable the dynamic route function.

NAT: Select to enable the network address translation function. Transmit: Select to use the Routing Information Protocol, the function

will select the packet transmitting route that pass through least routers. Receive: Select to use the Routing Information Protocol, the function will select the packet receiving route that pass through least routers.

IP address: Enter the Gateway IP address in the field. Subnet Mask: Enter the Gateway subnet mask here. Gateway: Enter the gateway name or domain name here.

Destination

Range

IP address Interface Comment Apply

Reset

Chapter 3: Configuration

Metric: The route with the lowest metric is the preferred route. Interface: Select to use LAN or WAN as the physical interface from

where the packets will be sent. The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with

destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device set in the Route Gateway field.

Select Host or Net from the pull-down menu. If select Net, please enter the Netmask in the following column.

Enter the Gateway IP address in the field. You can Enter note or remark here. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the

settings. Click to discard current setting.

PPTP Server

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable PPTP Server

User Name

Password

PPTP Server IP address

PPTP Client’s IP Start Max Connect Users

Check to enable the PPTP server function, this function allows you to connect securely from a remote location (such as your home) to an LAN (Local Area Network) located in another location, such as your workplace, business office and so on.

Enter username in the column, when the PPTP client try to connect to the PPTP sever should login with the username.

Setup the password in the column, when the PPTP client try to connect to the PPTP sever should login with the password.

Setup the PPTP server IP address here.

Setup the Client’s start IP address here. Setup the PPTP client allowed maximum here.

Wireless

Basic

Chapter 3: Configuration

Disable Wireless LAN Interface

Band

Mode

Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the front LED will be off.

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 , 80 2. 1 1g and 802.11n supported rate.

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

Under Router operation mode, user can select AP, WDS, and AP+WDS from the pull-down list. For AP mode, user can select AP, Client, WDS and AP+WDS mode. Under client mode, there is only Client mode can be selected.

Network Type

SSID

Channel Width

Channel Selection

Broadcast SSID

WMM

Data Rate Associated

Clients

Chapter 3: Configuration

Multiple APs

This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs.

User can set up the multiple AP here.

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

A SSID(Service Set Identifier) is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network (case-sensitive).

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.

The channel number base on the channel width you select.

Enabled Disabled

: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations.

: 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.

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

Enable Mac Clone (Single Ethernet Client)

This function will be enabled under Client mode.

Advanced

Chapter 3: Configuration

Fragment Threshold

RTS Threshold

Beacon Interval

Preamble Type

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 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.

IAPP Protection Aggregation Short GI WLAN Partition STBC 20/40MHz

Coexist RF Output Power

Security

Chapter 3: Configuration

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 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%.

Security Settings

Select SSID Encryption

Select SSID(Service Set Identifier) to set up the security form the pull-down list.

There are several type of encryption modes including Disabled, WEP(Open

System), WEP(Shared Key), WEP( AUTO), WPA(Personal), WPA2(Personal), and WPA-Mixed. The security default setting is Disabled.

It is strongly recommended to set up security mode to prevent any unauthorized accessing.

Note:

¾ AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept client(station) to connect to it

by using OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.

WEP

Chapter 3: Configuration

Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format:

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).

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

WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/ WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK

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 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.

ACL

Chapter 3: Configuration

Wireless Access Control Mode

MAC Address

Comment

Current Access Control List

Delete Selected Delete All Reset

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

Enter the MAC address (12 characters) 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.

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

WDS

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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

To use WDS function:

1. The APs must support WDS function.

2. To set the same SSID (Network name).

3. The channe l must be set to the same 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.

Note !

To setup 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.

Step 1. Users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless > Basic page to set up

the mode into WDS or AP+ WDS (Repeater) mode, and set the APs into the same Network Name(SSID) and Channel (If set to WDS mode, the SSID do not need to change). After

setting up, please click Apply Changes button to execute.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Step 2. Then go to Wireless > WDS page to (1) enable the WDS function and (2) enter APs

Wireless MAC address (please go to Status> Wireless Configuration to make sure the BSSID) to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply button to execute.

Enable WDS

Check the box to enable the WDS function.

MAC Address

Chapter 3: Configuration

MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters 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.)

Data Rate Comment Apply Changes

Reset Set Security

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.

Encryption: Select the encryption type None, WEP 64 bits, WEP 128 bits, 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

Show Statistics

Current WDS AP List

Delete Selected

Chapter 3: Configuration

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.

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.

Delete All Reset

Click Delete All to delete all the items. Click Reset to restore the settings.

WPS

Chapter 3: Configuration

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 Reset to Unconfigured to re-configured the WPS connection.

Here shows the 8 characters 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.

Schedule

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Wireless Schedule

Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.

Firewall

DMZ Settings

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable DMZ

DMZ Host IP Address

Apply Changes

Reset

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.

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.

URL Filter Settings

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.

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.

Port Filtering Settings

Chapter 3: Configuration

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.

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.

Virtual Server

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable Port Forwarding IP Address Protocol

Port Range

Comment Apply Changes

Reset Current Port Forwarding

Table Delete Selected Delete All 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. 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.

VLAN

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable VLAN

Entries in below table are used to config vlan settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management.

Administration

Password

Chapter 3: Configuration

User Name

New Password

Confirmed Password

To set up the login username to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. It’s strongly recommended to assign a set of password for further security.

To set up the login password to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.)

Key in the password again to confirm.

NAS

Chapter 3: Configuration

FTP Service Enable

FTP Port Login Timeout Stay Timeout Login Users Share Mode Use anonymous login

Network attached storage (NAS) allows user access data through network service. User can use FTP, Samba solutions to share USB storage device in the networks.

Enter the FTP port here. Setup the login time limit seconds here. Setup the login stay time limit seconds here. Setup the login user limit numbers here. To control the data authentication for login user. Do not need to login with a s username or password. If you do not

want to use anonymous login, please enter the user name and password in the field.

Media Share

Enable Media Server

Share Folder Name

Chapter 3: Configuration

The media server allows user sharing multi-media files on local networks.

Enter the file name that shared on the local area network here.

NTP

Current Time

Time Zone Select Enable NTP client

update Automatically Adjust

Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the ti me with th e 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.

Daylight Saving NTP server

Manual IP setting Apply Changes

Refresh

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

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

Click Refresh button to renew current time.

Dynamic DNS Setting

Chapter 3: Configuration

Enable DDNS Service Provider

Domain Name User Name/Email

Password/Key

Apply Changes

Reset

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.

Upgrade Firmware

Firmware Version Select File

Upload Reset

Here display the latest firmware version. 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 3: Configuration

Settings Management

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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Statistics

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

System Log

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.

Reboot

Click the Reboot button to restart the Wireless Router.

Chapter 4: PC Configuration

Overview

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

• TCP/IP network settings

• Internet Access configuration

• Wireless con figuration

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 th e Wireless Router.

• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP (Internet Service Provider.)

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000

1. Go to Start > 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 Internet Protocol (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.

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Using DHCP

• To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended

Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.

. By default, the

• Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP address from the Wireless Router automatically.

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. (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.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network Connection.

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

the following:

3. Select the Internet Protocol (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.

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Using DHCP

• To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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. 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.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista

1. Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center> Manage

Network Connections> Local Area Connection.

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

the following:

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

3. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for you r 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.

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Using DHCP

• To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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. 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.

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7

1. Go to Start > Control Panel> Network and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections>

Local Area Connection.

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

the following:

3. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) for your network c a rd .

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

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

• To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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. 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.

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

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 Loca l 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.

For Windows Vista

1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network and Internet> Network and Sharing Center.

2. Select Set up a connection or network.

3. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue.

4. Select Broadband (PPPoE) .

5. Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection.

For Windows 7

1. Select Start menu > Control Panel > Network Sharing Center.

2. Select Set up a new connection or network.

3. Select Connect to the Internet and click Next to continue.

4. Select Broadband (PPPoE).

5. Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP, then click Connect to make a connection.

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 co mplete.

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 f ield 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:

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

• 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.

Wireless Station Configuration

• This section applies to all wireless stations (client end) wishing to use the Wireless Router as an

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)

(Extended Service Set Identifier)

Disable

WEP Open System/ Shared Key/ Auto

Personal (Pre-Shared Key)

WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed

The mode must be set to Infrastructure. The network name must match the value used on the Wirel ess Ro ut er.

Note! The SSID(service set identifier) 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. Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method. AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using

OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.

• 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.

WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES)/ WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES): If one of these securities is enabled on the Wireless Router. To make a connection, each station must use the same algorithms and pass phrase as the Wireless Router.

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 64 characters string at a time. 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.

Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Enterprise (RADIUS)

WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed

802.1x

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 RADIUS 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.

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

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 192.168.1.1 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. You can check Chapter 4: PC Configuration- TCP/IP settings for reference.

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, bu t still not working, check the Wireless

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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 co rrectly, check your Internet connection

(ADSL/Cable modem) 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 Filter Settings feature to allow the use of Internet applicatio ns, w hi ch d o 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:

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

Infrastructure Mode)

• SSID: The SSID(service set identifier) on your PC and the Wireless Router are

the same. Remember that the SSID (service set identifier) is case-sensitive. So, for example "W

orkgroup" does NOT match "workgroup."

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

security.

Problem 2: Solution 2:

 Disabled: The default setting for the Wireless Router security is disabled,

so your wireless station should also has security disabled.

 Enabled: If security is enabled on the Wireless Router, your PC must

have security enabled, and the key must be matched.

 It's strongly suggest to set up security that could prevent any unauthorized

accessing to your wireless network. Setting WPA2 security is recommended that offers stronger security than WEP. Both your computer and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for security.

• Channel: The wireless local area network is activated and configured by

default. If necessary, please check and match channel for the terminal, for example, your notebook. Both your computer (client) and the Wireless Router must set to the same channel for connection.

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

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

Wireless Router. 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 Channels: If interference is the problem, changing to another channel

may show a well improvement.

• Radio Interference: Other devices may be causing interference. You can try to

turn off other wireless devices, 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.

Appendix B: About Wireless LANs

BSS (Basic Service Set)

A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID(service set identifier), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID (service set identifier) 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 channels 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(Extended Service Set)).

• ESS: In Infrastructure mode, one or more BSS(Basic Service Set) can set up a ESS (Extended

Service Set). User can access and roaming BSS data and the access point should be set to the same ESSID(Extended Service Set Identifier) to allow roaming.

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.

WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-Mixed

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 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 has access to a user database with authentication information.

Wireless LAN Configuration

To allow wireless stations(STA) to access the access point(AP), the wireless stations and the access point must use the same settings, as follows:

Mode SSID (ESSID)

(Extended Service Set Identifier)

Disable

WEP Open System/ Shared Key/ Auto

The mode must be set to Infrastructure. The network name must match the value used on the Wirel ess Ro ut er.

Note! The SSID(service set identifier) is case- sensitive.

By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled. Shared Key only supports WEP as encryption method. AUTO(Open/Shared) means AP can accept STA connect to it using

OPEN-WEP or SHARED-WEP.

• 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.

Personal (Pre-Shared Key)

WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed

Enterprise (RADIUS) WPA

WPA2 WPA2-Mixed

802.1x

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 64 characters string at a time. 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.

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 RADIUS 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.

Abocom Systems WR5560 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual