Airlink101 AR325W User Manual

802.11g Wireless Router Model # AR325W

User’s Manual

Ver. 1A

Table of Contents

1. Introduction .................................................................................................................3

1.1 Functions and Features.........................................................................................3

2. Hardware Installation...................................................................................................5

2.1 Connect the Router................................................................................................5

2.2 Verify Connection to Router................................................................................... 6

3. Configure the Router...................................................................................................9

3.1 Setup Wizard.........................................................................................................9

4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings.......................................................13

4.1 Checking the System Status................................................................................ 13

4.2 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly....................................................................14

5. Web Configuration.....................................................................................................15

5.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility..............................................................15

5.2 Basic Setting........................................................................................................16

5.2.1 Primary Setup ...............................................................................................16

5.2.2 DHCP Server ................................................................................................ 21

5.2.3 Wireless ........................................................................................................22

5.2.4 Change Password.........................................................................................25

5.3 Forwarding Rules.................................................................................................26

5.3.1 Virtual Server ................................................................................................26

5.3.2 Special AP.....................................................................................................27

5.3.3 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................... 28

5.4 Security Setting....................................................................................................29

5.4.1 Packet Filter..................................................................................................29

5.4.2 Domain Filter.................................................................................................31

5.4.3 URL Blocking ................................................................................................32

5.4.4 MAC Address Control ...................................................................................33

5.4.5 Miscellaneous Items......................................................................................34

5.5 Advanced Settings...............................................................................................35

5.5.1 System Time.................................................................................................35

5.5.2 System Log...................................................................................................36

5.5.3 Dynamic DNS................................................................................................37

5.5.4 SNMP............................................................................................................ 38

5.5.5 Routing..........................................................................................................39

5.5.6 Schedule Rule...............................................................................................40

5.6 Toolbox................................................................................................................42

5.6.1 View Log .......................................................................................................42

5.6.2 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 43

5.6.3 Backup Setting..............................................................................................44

5.6.4 Reset to Default ............................................................................................44

5.6.5 Reboot ..........................................................................................................44

5.6.6 Miscellaneous Items......................................................................................45

6. Troubleshooting.........................................................................................................45

Appendix.......................................................................................................................47

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Wireless Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for nontechnical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.

1.1 Functions and Features

Basic Functions

• NAT Routing Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an Ethernet router to surf the Internet.

• Auto-Sensing Ethernet Switch Equipped with a 4-port auto-sensing Ethernet switch.

• WAN Types supported The router supports the following WAN types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPTP, and Dynamic IP with Road Runner.

• Firewall All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.

• DHCP Server Supported All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from this product.

• Web-Based Configuration Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or Internet Explorer.

• Virtual Server supported Allows you to expose WWW, FTP, and other services on your LAN to the Internet.

• User-Definable Application Sensing Tunnel User can open multiple ports for special applications that require multiple connections like Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony, etc.

• DMZ Host Supported Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet; this function is used when the special application sensing tunnel feature is insufficient to allow an application to function correctly.

• Statistics of WAN Supported

o Enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets

Security Functions

• Packet Filter Supported Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets and allowing or denying them access based on the IP address of the source and destination.

• Domain Filter Supported

o Lets you prevent users from accessing specified domains through this

device.

• URL Blocking Supported

o Lets you prevent users from accessing specified URLs through this device.

• VPN Pass-Through

o Support VPN pass-through.

• SPI Mode Supported

o When SPI Mode is enabled, the router will check every incoming packet to

determine if the packet is valid.

• DoS Attack Detection Supported

o When this feature is enabled, the router will detect and log any DoS attack

that comes from the Internet.

Advanced Functions

• System Time Supported

o Allows you to synchronize the system time with a network time server.

• E-mail Alert Supported

o The router can send e-mail alerts to a specified e-mail address.

• Dynamic DNS Supported

o Supports dyndns,TZO.com, and dhs.org.

• SNMP Supported

o Supports basic SNMP functions.

• Routing Table Supported

o Supports static routing table.

• Schedule Rule Supported

o Schedule the time when services such as virtual server or packet filter will

be active.

Other Functions

• UPNP (Universal Plug-and-Play) Supported

2. Hardware Installation

2.1 Connect the Router

Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router.

Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect

the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem.

Step 2 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s

network card and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router.

Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle

down.

Step 4 Power on the router by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the

power jack of the router and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet.

Step 5 Power on your computer. Step 6 Make sure the WAN and the LAN port that the computer is connected to are lit.

If not, try the above steps again.

2.2 Verify Connection to Router

Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows

2000/XP) and click OK. You will see the command prompt as below.

Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses

back.

Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check

the network cable connection between the computer and the router and try Step 2 again. If you still encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Section 3,

Configure the Router.

Step 4 For Windows 2000/XP, type ipconfig/release and press Enter.

Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of

192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configure the Router. If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset

button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again.

Step 6 For Windows 95/98/ME go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. Step 7 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release.

Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of

192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address,

reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.

3. Configure the Router

3.1 Setup Wizard

Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press

Enter.

Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in.

Step 3 Click on Wizard from the main menu and click Next to begin the Setup Wizard.

Step 4 Select your WAN Type (Internet Connection Type) and click Next. If you are not

sure what your Internet Connection Type is, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.

Cable Modem

If you use cable modem, select Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically (Dynamic IP Address) and click Next. Proceed to Step 5a, Cable Modem.

DSL

If you use DSL, select Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services (PPP over Ethernet) and click Next. Proceed to Step 5b, DSL.

For Cable Modem Users:

Step 5a If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the Host Name field.

If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the Clone MAC button. Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6.

For DSL Users:

Step 5b Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP.

Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6.

Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your

account name. Example: username@sbcglobal.net

Step 6 Click Reboot to apply your settings.

Step 8 Click OK to confirm reboot.

Step 9 Wait for the router to reboot and proceed to Section 4, Verify Connection

Status.

4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings

4.1 Checking the System Status

View the System Status to verify your Internet connection.

Step 1 Login to the router’s web configuration page and click on the Status link from

the Main Menu.

Step 2 Verify that the WAN Status displays valid numbers (instead of all 0’s).

If you use Cable modem and you see all 0’s, click on the Renew button.

If you use DSL and you see all 0’s, click on the Connect button.

Step 3 Once you clicked the Renew or Connect button, you should see some numbers

under WAN Status. This means you have successfully established Internet connection.

Note: If you still see all 0’s after clicking on the Renew or Connect button, try the troubleshooting tips at the end of this manual.

4.2 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly

Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network adapter to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection with the router. Please refer to your wireless network adapter’s manual on how to configure these settings.

SSID: default Operating Mode: Infrastructure Authentication: Open System Channel #: 11 WEP: disabled

You may need to restart your computer after establishing a signal strength/link quality with the router.

5. Web Configuration

5.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility

You may configure the router through the web browser using the Web Configuration Utility.

Step 1 Open the web browser and type in 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in.

You will see the Web Configuration Utility’s home page (System Status). You can navigate through the utility from the Main Menu located at the left side of the page.

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