Accton Wireless Broand SMCWBR14S GN3 User Manual

BarricadeTM N Draft 11n Wireless 3G Broadband Router

SMCWBR14S-3GN

Draft 11n Wireless 3G Broadband Router User Guide

20 Mason Irvine, CA 92618 Phone: (949) 679-8000

Pub. # 149100000029W

November 2009

E112009-AP-R01

Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice.

SMC Networks, Inc.

20 Mason

Irvine, CA 92618

Trademarks: SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Switch, TigerStack and TigerSwitch are

trademarks of SMC Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Warranty and Product Registration

To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com.

Compliances

Federal Communication Commission 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 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 connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

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 and your body. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.

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

IEEE 802.11b, 802.11g or 802.11n operation of this product in the U.S.A. is firmware-limited to channels 1 through 11.

The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

Following three 3G cards have passed co-located EMC / RF exposure test with this device and can be used with this device. Other 3G cards may or may not comply with FCC rules, please consult the manufacturer before purchase.

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Interface Brand Name Model Name FCC ID

HUAWEI E220 QISE220

USB port

Novatel MCD3000 PKRNVWMCD3000

Novatel MC727 PKRNVWMC727

EC Conformance Declaration

Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R&TTE Directive of the European Union (1999/5/EC). This equipment meets the following conformance standards:

• EN 60950-1: 2006 Safety of Information Technology Equipment

• EN 50385: 2002 Generic standard to demonstrate the compliance of electronic and electrical apparatus with the basic restrictions related to human exposure to electromagnetic fields (0 Hz 300 GHz)

• EN 300328 V1.7.1 (2006) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); Wideband transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using wide band modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive

• EN 301 489-1 V1.8.1 (2008-04) and EN 301 489-17 V1.3.2 (2008-4) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM); ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems and 5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment

This device is a 2.4 GHz wideband transmission system (transceiver), intended for use in all EU member states and EFTA countries, except in France and Italy where restrictive use applies.

In Italy the end-user should apply for a license at the national spectrum authorities in order to obtain authorization to use the device for setting up outdoor radio links and/or for supplying public access to telecommunications and/or network services.

This device may not be used for setting up outdoor radio links in France and in some areas the RF output power may be limited to 10 mW EIRP in the frequency range of 2454

- 2483.5 MHz. For detailed information the end-user should contact the national spectrum

authority in France.

This device is intended for use in the following European Community and EFTA countries:

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Czech

Estonian

Eesti

English Hereby, SMC, declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance

Finnish

Suomi

Dutch Nederlands

French Français

Swedish Svenska

Danish Dansk

German

Deutsch

Greek еллзнйкЬ

Hungarian

Magyar

Italian

Italiano

Latvian

Latviski

Käesolevaga kinnitab SMC seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele.

with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

SMC vakuuttaa täten että Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sitä koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.

Hierbij verklaart SMC dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG

Par la présente SMC déclare que l'appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE

Härmed intygar SMC att denna Radio LAN device står I överensstämmelse med de väsentliga egenskapskrav och övriga relevanta bestämmelser som framgår av direktiv 1999/5/EG.

Undertegnede SMC erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr Radio LAN device overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF

Hiermit erklärt SMC, dass sich dieser/diese/dieses Radio LAN device in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet". (BMWi)

Ме фзн рбспхуб smc дзлщней пфй radio LAN device ухммпсцщнефбй рспу фйу пхуйщдейу брбйфзуейу кбй фйу лпйреу уЧефйкеу дйбфбоейу фзу пдзгйбу 1999/5/ек

Alulírott, SMC nyilatkozom, hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak.

Con la presente SMC dichiara che questo Radio LAN device è conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.

Lithuanian

Maltese

Malti

Spanish

Español

Polish

Polski

Portuguese

Português

Slovak Slovensky

Slovenian

Slovensko

Por medio de la presente SMC declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE

SMC declara que este Radio LAN device está conforme com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições da Directiva 1999/5/CE.

Taiwan NCC 低功率輻射規定

根據國家通信傳播委員會低功率電波輻射性電機管理辦法之規定，應包含下列警語：

第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。

第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業

之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。

About This Guide

Purpose

This guide details the hardware features of the wireless AP/Router, including its physical and performance-related characteristics, and how to install the device and use its configuration software.

Audience

This guide is for PC users with a working knowledge of computers. You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts.

Conventions

The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information: Note: Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or

instructions.

Caution: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data, or damage the

system or equipment.

Warning: Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury.

Related Publications

The following publication gives basic information on how to install and use the wireless AP/Router.

Quick Installation Guide

Also, as part of the wireless AP/Router’s software, there is online help that describes all configuration related features.

Revision History

This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide.

September 2009 Revision

This is the first revision of this guide. This guide is valid for software release v1.1.3.1.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-1

Package Checklist 1-1 Hardware Description 1-2

Antennas 1-2 LED Indicators 1-3 Ethernet RJ-45 Ports 1-4 3G Modem USB Port 1-4 Power Socket 1-4 Reset Button 1-4 WPS Button 1-5

Hardware Installation 1-5

Chapter 2: Installation 2-1

Gateway Mode 2-1 Bridge Mode 2-2

Chapter 3: Network Planning 3-1

Internet Gateway Router 3-1 LAN Access Point 3-2 Wireless Client 3-3 Wireless Bridge 3-4

Chapter 4: Initial Configuration 4-1

Using the Setup Wizard 4-2

Common Settings 4-4 Static IP 4-5 DHCP 4-6 PPPoE 4-7 3G 4-8 PPTP 4-11 L2TP 4-12 Bigpond 4-13 WiFi 4-14

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Contents

Chapter 5: System Configuration 5-1

Network Settings 5-4

Management IP 5-4

WAN Settings 5-5

WAN Connection 5-5 Backup WAN 5-5 Common Settings 5-6 DHCP 5-7 Static IP 5-8 PPPoE 5-9 3G 5-11 PPTP 5-14 L2TP 5-15 Bigpond 5-17 Wi-Fi 5-18

LAN Settings 5-19

QoS Settings 5-20

Wireless Settings 5-22

Basic Settings 5-23 Advanced Settings 5-25 WLAN Security 5-27 MAC Access Control Lists 5-37 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) 5-39

Routing 5-41

Static Route 5-41 Dynamic Route 5-42 Multicast Routing 5-43

Firewall 5-44

NAT 5-44 Packet Filtering 5-48 URL Filter 5-50 Security Settings 5-51

Service Settings 5-52

DHCP 5-52 UPnP Settings 5-54 DDNS Settings 5-55 System Log Settings 5-56 Date and Time Settings 5-57 Ping Test 5-59

Management Settings 5-60

Admin Accounts and Remote Administration 5-60 Config Settings 5-62 Firmware Upgrade 5-63

Status Information 5-63

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Contents

System Information 5-63 Routing Table 5-66 Packet Statistics 5-67 System Logs 5-68 3G Access History 5-69

Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1

Appendix B: Specifications B-1

Appendix C: License Information C-1

The GNU General Public License C-1

Glossary

Index

Contents

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Chapter 1: Introduction

The SMCWBR14S-3GN wireless AP/Router is an IEEE 802.11n wireless gateway router that connects your Internet access device (cable or ADSL modem) to your PC or local area network, or to its own secure wireless network.

The wireless AP/Router can be automatically configured with other Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) devices by simply pressing its WPS button. For more detailed configuration, the unit can also be set up through its easy-to-use web interface.

Package Checklist

The wireless AP/Router package includes:

• 802.11b/g/n wireless AP/Router (

• RJ-45 Category 5 network cable

• AC power adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• EZ Installation and Documentation CD

• Warranty Information Card

Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect, missing or damaged parts. If possible, retain the carton, including the original packing materials. Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it.

SMCWBR14S-3GN

)

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Introduction

Hardware Description

Figure 1-1. Rear Panel

Antennas

The access point includes integrated MIMO antennas for wireless communications. A MIMO antenna system uses two or more identical antennas to receive and transmit signals, helping to increase data throughput and range. The antennas transmit the outgoing signal as a toroidal sphere (doughnut shaped), with the coverage extending most in a direction perpendicular to the antenna. The antenna should be adjusted to an angle that provides the appropriate coverage for the service area.

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Hardware Description

LED Indicators

The

wireless AP/Router

following figure and table.

LED Status Description

POWER On Blue Indicates that the system is working normally.

WLAN On

WPS On Indicates the WPS authentication of a device has been successfully

WAN O n

LAN (4 LEDs) On

3G USB Link

Blue

Blinking

Off Indicates the 802.11n radio is disabled.

Fast Blinking

Slow Blinking

Off

Blue

Blinking

Off The Ethernet port has no valid link.

Blue

Blinking

Off The Ethernet port has no valid link.

On Indicates a connection through the attached 3G/3.5G USB modem.

Fast Flashing Green*

includes eight status LED indicators, as described in the

Figure 1-2. LED Indicators

Indicates the 802.11n radio is enabled.

Blue

Indicates the AP/Router has an established connection and is transmitting and receiving data.

completed.

Blue** Indicates the WPS authentication of a client device is in progress.

If the WPS authentication of a device does not complete after 120 seconds, the LED changes to Slow Blinking.

Blue* Indicates the WPS authentication of a device did not complete after

120 seconds. The LED status does not change until the user restarts or disables the WPS connection.

Indicates that WPS is not in progress.

Indicates a valid link on the WAN Ethernet port.

Indicates the data is being transmitting or receiving.

Indicates a valid link on the LAN Ethernet port.

Indicates the Ethernet port is connected and is transmitting or receiving.

Indicates that the PIN code has failed.

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LED Status Description

Ultra Fast Flashing Green**

Ultra Fast Flashing Green and OFF cycle every 5 seconds**

Slow Flashing Green Indicates that the 3G/3.5G USB modem is in the process of connecting.

Off Indicates that there is no connection or no attached 3G/3.5G device.

*Slow blinking is an on-off cycle of once every 2 seconds.

**Fast blinking is an on-off cycle of once of every 0.5 seconds. ***Untra Fast flashing: on-off cycle of once of every 0.2 seconds

Indicates that 3G usage is already over the ISP supplied limit.

Indicates that 3G usage is already over the user defined pre-warning limit.

Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

The

wireless AP/Router

• The four RJ-45 LAN ports are for connections to PCs or to a 10/100 Mbps network

switch.

• The RJ-45 WAN port is for connection to a DSL or cable modem, or to a LAN or

other device that provides your Internet access.

All RJ-45 ports auto-negotiate the operating speed to 10/100 Mbps, the mode to half/full duplex, and the pin signals to MDI/MDI-X. Automatic MDI/MDI-X support enables you to use straight-through cables for all network connections to PCs, switches, or hubs.

has the following RJ-45 ports:

3G Modem USB Port

The 3G Modem USB Port supports connection to a wireless cellular 3G or 3.5G modem for broadband internet access.

Power Socket

The

wireless AP/Router connected to the AC power adapter, and the power adapter is connected to a power source. The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100-240 volts at 50 or 60 Hz. No voltage range settings are required.

does not have a power switch. It is powered on when

Reset Button

The Reset button can be used to restart the wireless AP/Router or restore the factory default configuration. If you press the button for less than 5 seconds, the wireless AP/Router or more, any configuration changes you may have made are removed and the wireless AP/Router

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will restart. If you press and hold down the button for 5 seconds

is restored to its factory default configuration.

Hardware Installation

WPS Button

Use the WPS button on the wireless AP/Router to automatically connect devices to the network. Within two minutes, press the physical or virtual button on a single wireless client device to enable it to join the WLAN.

The WPS configuration process may be initiated on any device. Only one client device can connect with the wireless AP/Router after the WPS button is pressed. There is no restriction to the order in which buttons are pressed.

Note: Any WPS-compatible devices could unintentionally join the WLAN if they are

within range during the two-minute set up period after the WPS button is pressed. Note that only one device at a time can join the network when using the WPS button.

Hardware Installation

1. Select a Site – Choose a proper place for the the best location is at the center of your wireless coverage area, within line of sight of all wireless devices. For optimum performance, consider these points:

• Mount the

the coverage area.

• Avoid mounting next to or near building support columns or other

obstructions that may cause reduced signal or null zones in parts of the coverage area.

• Mount away from any signal absorbing or reflecting structures (such as those

containing metal).

Note: When choosing a site for mounting the router on a wall, consider the accessibility

for network cabling.

2. Mount the any horizontal surface.

Mounting on a wall or wood surface – The access point should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1/2-inch plywood or its equivalent.

• For wall or wood surface mounting, use a cross-head screwdriver and the

20-mm M4 tap screws (not included). Or, drill two holes and insert two hooks.

• Mount the access point to the screws or hooks.

Note: Mount the router with the front panel facing upward so that the status LED

indicators are clearly visible.

wireless AP/Router

Wireless AP/Router

as high as possible above any obstructions in

– The

wireless AP/Router

. In general,

can be mounted on

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Introduction

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Chapter 2: Installation

Set up wireless devices

Notebook PC

Connect LAN port to PC

Connect AC power adapter to power source

Cable/DSL Modem

Connect WAN port to cable/DSL modem

Internet

The wireless AP/Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web-based management interface. For information on setting the mode suitable for your network environment, see “Operation Mode configuration” on page 5-4.

• Gateway Mode — A gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients

to an Internet access device, such as a cable or DSL modem. This is the factory set default mode.

• Bridge Mode — An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless

clients.

In addition to these basic operating modes, the wireless interface supports a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) link to another wireless AP/Router. These advanced configurations are not described in this section. See “Network Planning” on page 3-1 for more information.

In a basic configuration, how the wireless AP/Router is connected depends on the operating mode. The following sections describe connections for basic Gateway Mode and Bridge Mode operation.

Gateway Mode

In its default Gateway Mode, the wireless AP/Router forwards traffic between an Internet connected cable or ADSL modem, and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks. The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below.

Figure 2-1. Gateway Mode Connection

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Installation

To connect the wireless AP/Router in Gateway Mode for use as an Internet gateway, follow these steps:

1. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless AP/Router’s WAN port to your Internet connected cable or ADSL modem.

2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless AP/Router’s LAN port to your PC. Alternatively, you can connect to a workgroup switch to support multiple users. The wireless AP/Router can support up to 253 wired and wireless users.

3. Power on the wireless AP/Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

Caution: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the wireless AP/Router. Otherwise,

the product may be damaged.

When you power on the wireless AP/Router, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-3.

4. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the wireless AP/Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 4-1 for more information on accessing the web interface.

Bridge Mode

In Bridge Mode, the wireless AP/Router operates as a wireless access point, extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients (PCs or notebooks with wireless capability). From any nearby location, you can then make a wireless connection to the wireless AP/Router and access the wired network resources, including local servers and the Internet.

In Bridge Mode, the wireless AP/Router does not support gateway functions on its WAN port. Both the LAN port and the WAN ports can be connected to a local Ethernet LAN.

Note: Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually set using the

web management interface.

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Bridge Mode

Set up wireless devices

Notebook PC

Connect LAN port to PC

Connect AC power adapter to power source

Connect LAN and WAN ports to an Ethernet LAN switch or PCs

Figure 2-2. Bridge Mode Connection

To connect the wireless AP/Router for use as an access point, follow these steps:

1. Using Ethernet cable connect the wireless AP/Router’s LAN and WAN ports to PCs or a LAN switch.

2. Power on the wireless AP/Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source.

Caution: Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the wireless AP/Router. Otherwise,

the product may be damaged.

When you power on the wireless AP/Router, verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under “LED Indicators” on page 1-3.

3. Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the wireless AP/Router or by using the web interface. See “Initial Configuration” on page 4-1 for more information on accessing the web interface.

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Installation

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Chapter 3: Network Planning

Wireless AP/Router

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

WAN (IP assigned from ISP)

LAN (IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Modem

3G Internet

Service Provider

The wireless AP/Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options. It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network, or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users. It also supports use as a wireless bridge to connect two wired LANs.

This chapter explains some of the basic features of the wireless AP/Router and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented.

Internet Gateway Router

The wireless AP/Router can connect directly to a cable or DSL modem to provide an Internet connection for multiple users through a single service provider account. Users connect to the wireless AP/Router either through a wired connection to a LAN port, or though the device’s own wireless network. The wireless AP/Router functions as an Internet gateway when set to Gateway Mode.

An Internet gateway employs several functions that essentially create two separate Internet Protocol (IP) subnetworks; a private internal network with wired and wireless users, and a public external network that connects to the Internet. Network traffic is forwarded, or routed, between the two subnetworks.

Figure 3-1. Operating as an Internet Gateway Router

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Network Planning

Server (IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

SSID 1

(public)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

SSID 2

(private)

Wireless AP/Router

The private local network, connected to the LAN port or wireless interface, provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients, and Network Address Translation (NAT) for mapping the multiple "internal" IP addresses to one "external" IP address.

The public external network, connected to the WAN port, supports DHCP client, Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) and static IP for connection to an Internet service provider (ISP) through a cable or DSL modem.

The 3G Modem link can provide a backup Internet connection with automatic failover and fallback to the primary WAN connection.

LAN Access Point

The wireless AP/Router can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN, creating a wireless extension to the local network. The wireless AP/Router functions as purely an access point when set to Bridge Mode. When used in this mode, there are no gateway functions between the WAN port and the LAN and wireless interface.

A Wi-Fi wireless network is defined by its Service Set Identifier (SSID) or network name. Wireless clients that want to connect to a network must set their SSID to the same SSID of the network service. The wireless AP/Router supports two separate wireless interfaces, that is two SSIDs or Virtual Access Points (VAPs). The two VAP interfaces can be configured separately to support different security settings or other wireless functions.

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Figure 3-2. Operating as an Access Point

Wireless Client

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

Wireless AP/Router

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Notebook PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Wireless Client WAN

(IP from external network)

LAN Port

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Access Point

(External SSID)

Wireless Client

The wireless AP/Router can operate as a wireless client on one VAP interface, which enables a connection to another Wi-Fi network. When the wireless client option is enabled as a WAN connection, the client VAP interface functions as an external gateway WAN port. When the wireless client option is enabled as a LAN connection, the other VAP interface and LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet.

Figure 3-3. Operating with a Wireless Client WAN Connection

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Network Planning

Wireless AP/Router

(Gateway Mode)

Server

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

Cable/DSL

Modem

Internet Service Provider

WAN

(IP from ISP)

LAN

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

LAN Switch

Desktop PC

(IP: 192.168.2.x)

WDS Child

WDS Parent

WDS Link

Wireless AP/Router

(Bridge Mode)

Wireless Bridge

The IEEE 802.11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System (WDS) for bridge connections between access points. The wireless AP/Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units.

A single WDS bridge link can be specified for the WLAN1 interface. One end of a link must be configured as the “WDS Parent” and the other as the “WDS Child.”

Note: The network domain of WDS child has to be the same as WDS parent.

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Figure 3-4. Operating as a Wireless Bridge

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Package Checklist

Hardware Description

Antennas

LED Indicators

Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

3G Modem USB Port

Power Socket

Reset Button

Hardware Installation

WPS Button

Chapter 2: Installation

Gateway Mode

Bridge Mode

Chapter 3: Network Planning

Internet Gateway Router

LAN Access Point

Wireless Client

Wireless Bridge