Airlive N.MINI User Manual

N.MINI

300Mbps 11/b/g/n Mini-AP

User’s Manual

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FCC Statement

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:

zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.

zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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.

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

This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

IMPORTANT NOTE

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance

20cm between the radiator & your body.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ................................................................................................			1
1.1	Overview........................................................................................		1
1.2	Features ........................................................................................		2
1.3	Features ........................................................................................		2
1.4	Physical Details .............................................................................		3
	1.4.1	Top LED ..............................................................................................................	3
	1.4.2	Bottom Switch ....................................................................................................	4
	1.4.3	Side Panel ..........................................................................................................	5
2. Operation Modes........................................................................................			6
2.1	Router Mode..................................................................................		6
2.2	Access Point Mode........................................................................		7
2.3	Client Mode ...................................................................................		8
3. Installation		..................................................................................................	9
3.1	Hardware Connection....................................................................		9
	3.1.1	AP/ Client Mode .................................................................................................	9
	3.1.2 ......................................................................................................	Router Mode	9
	3.1.3 ......................................................................................	Bridging the Network	10
3.2	Login............................................................................................		11
3.3	Default ...........................................................................Settings		13
3.4	Common ........................................................Connection Types		14
	3.3.1 .................................................................................................	Cable Modems	14
	3.3.2 ...................................................................................................	DSL Modems	14
	3.3.3 .................................................Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)		15
4. Web Configuration...................................................................................			16
4.1	Setup ...............................................................................Wizard		16
	4.1.1 .....................................................................................................	Router Mode	17
	4.1.2 ................................................................................................	AP/Client Mode	18
4.2	Wireless .......................................................................................		20
	4.2.1 ..................................................................................................	Basic Settings	20
	4.2.2 ..........................................................................................	Advanced Settings	23
	4.2.3 .............................................................................................................	Security	25
	4.2.4 .................................................................................................	Access Control	28
	4.2.5 ...................................................................................................	WDS Settings	28
	4.2.6 .......................................................................................................	Site Survey	34

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	4.2.7	WPS ..................................................................................................................	35
	4.2.8	Schedule ...........................................................................................................	36
4.3	TCP/IP Settings.............................................................................		37
	4.3.1	LAN Interface ...................................................................................................	37
	4.3.2	WAN Interface ..................................................................................................	40
4.4	Firewall ..........................................................................................		45
	4.4.1	Port Filtering .....................................................................................................	45
	4.4.2	IP Filtering ........................................................................................................	46
	4.4.3	MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................	47
	4.4.4	Port Forwarding ...............................................................................................	48
	4.4.5	URL Filtering ....................................................................................................	49
	4.4.6	DMZ ...................................................................................................................	50
	4.4.7	VLAN .................................................................................................................	51
4.5	QoS	...............................................................................................	52
4.6	Route ..................................................................................Setup		54
4.7	Management .................................................................................		55
	4.7.1 ................................................................................................................	Status	55
	4.7.2 ............................................................................................................	Statistics	56
	4.7.3 ..................................................................................................	Dynamic DNS	57
	4.7.4 ...........................................................................................	Time Zone Setting	58
	4.7.5 .............................................................................................	Denial of Service	59
	4.7.6 ...................................................................................................................	Logs	60
	4.7.7 ..........................................................................................	Upgrade Firmware	61
	4.7.8 ....................................................................................	Save /Reload Settings	62
	4.7.9 ..........................................................................................................	Password	62
4.8	Log out ..........................................................................................		63
5. PC Configuration .....................................................................................			64
5.1	Overview .......................................................................................		64
5.2	Windows ............................................................................Clients		64
	5.2.1 ..........................................................................TCP/IP Settings – Overview		64
	5.2.2 ................................................	Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000	64
	5.2.3 ...................................................	Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP	66
	5.2.4 ................................................	Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista	68
	5.2.5 ......................................................	Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7	69
	5.2.6 ................................................................................................	Internet Access	71
	5.2.7 ............................................................................................	Macintosh Clients	73
	5.2.8 .....................................................................................................	Linux Clients	73
	5.2.9 ........................................................................................	Other Unix Systems	74
	5.2.10 ......................................................................	Wireless Station Configuration	74

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting.....................................................................	75
Overview..................................................................................................	75
General Problems....................................................................................	75
Internet Access ........................................................................................	75
Wireless Access.......................................................................................	76
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs ............................................................	78
BSS ......................................................................................................	78
Channels..................................................................................................	78
Security....................................................................................................	78
Wireless LAN Configuration.....................................................................	79

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1. Introduction

	1	1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

N.MINI is a pocket size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 1 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this wireless router is easy to be setup and maintained. All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser. Via the fast wireless network speed up to 300 Mbps, you can be very comfortable to have experience of high speed web surfing, files downloading, online game playing, and video conference session and streaming high quality multimedia materials. The wireless router provides WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP encryption and

IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy when you are traveling.

If not specify, “Wireless Router” means N.MINI in the following paragraph.

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1.2 Features

If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The tech support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.

In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide bug fixes for N.MINI. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link: http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp

Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website. AirLive Newsletter subscribers receives instant email notifications when there are new download or tech support FAQ updates for their subscribed airlive models. To become an AirLive newsletter member, please visit: http://www.airlive.com/member/member_3.jsp

Figure 1.4: AirLive Newsletter Suppport System

1.3 Features

Create temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot

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

Support AP,Router and Client Mode

Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM

Support WPS (Push button/ Pin code)

Slide switch to change mode (Router/AP(Bridge + Repeater)/Client) easily

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1.4 Physical Details

1.4.1 Top LED

WPS button

Press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, or go to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless > WPS page), then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.

LED Behavior

LED	Printed	Color	Behavior	Indication
			Off	Power off
POWER	PWR	Green
			On	Power on
			Blinking	Power saving mode starting
			On	Press reset button two seconds
				the LED will on, keep on pressing
System	SYS	Green		more than 3-5 seconds, the LED
				will start to flash
			Blinking	System CPU is busy
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				Off	WLAN function off
	Wireless	WLAN	Green
				On	WLAN link / active
	LAN
				Blinking	WLAN traffic transmitting
				Off	WPS Off
	WPS	WPS	Green
				Blinking	WPS is enabled to make a
					connection
				Off	No Ethernet cable connecting
	Ethernet	Ethernet	Green
				On	Ethernet cable connected
				Blinking	Receiving/ sending data

1.4.2 Bottom Switch

Reset button and switch bar

Reset	Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
	Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values.
Switch	User need to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode preferred,
	Router, AP or Client mode, then the device will reboot automatically
	into the mode selected.

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1.4.3 Side Panel

Ethernet and power ports

Ethernet	When the mode be set to AP or Client modes, 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.
	When the mode be set to Router mode, 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).
Power (5V)	Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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	2	2. Operation Modes

This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Client 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 desire by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. The default setting mode is AP mode.

Switch Bar

2.1 Router Mode

When set to Router mode, ensure you are using the wireless LAN interface, connect the

Wireless Router with computer via radio frequency. In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. Connect the ADSL modem to the Ethernet port of the Wireless Router by Ethernet cable. After connected successfully, user can login the web page of the Wireless Router to set up the Internet connection by using PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.

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2. Operation Modes

2.2 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.

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2.3 Client Mode

If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.

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3. Installation

	3	3. Installation

3.1 Hardware Connection

3.1.1 AP/ Client Mode

Connect via cable …

Step1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port(act as a LAN port here) of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook.

Step2. Then, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.

3.1.2 Router Mode

Connect via wireless…

Step1. Power on the wireless router first, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.

Step2. Then, connect the computer with the wireless router via wireless LAN interface.

Step3. After make a connection and set up(please refer to TCP/IP Settings> WAN Interface Setup) successfully, connect the ADSL or cable modem with an cable to the

Ethernet port(act as WAN port here). If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable.

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3.1.3 Bridging the Network

Configure one N.MINI as AP and the other as Client…

Step1. Please set one N.MINI to AP mode and the other N.MINI to Client mode. Using the hardware switch in the back of the APs.

Step2. Wait for about 2 minutes for both AP to finish reboot

Step3. Connect the "AP mode" N.MINI to the Internet by Ethernet cable

Step4. Connect the "Client mode" N.MINI to an electronic device such as PC, game console, media player, or IP Set-top box.

Step5. Press the WPS push button on the "AP mode" N.MINI until the WPS LED blinks.

Step6. Then, press the WPS push button on the "Client mode" N.MINI until the WPS LED blinks

Step7. Wait for 2 minutes for the connection to establish between 2 N.MINIs.

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3.2 Login

Step1. Make sure the connection between your computer and Wireless Router setup successfully.

Step2. Start your Web Browser.

Step3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP address:

AP or Router Mode IP	192.168.1.254
Client Mode IP:	192.168.1.253

Step4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username “admin” without password to login(case-sensitive).

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

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3.3 Default Settings

The default settings of N.MINI are listed below:

•AP or Router Mode IP: 192.168.1.254

•Client Mode IP: 192.168.1.253

•Username: admin

•Password: airlive

•SSID: airlive

If you cannot connect...

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

Step1. The Wireless Router is properly installed and connection with computer is OK, and it is already powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:

Step2. Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the MS-DOS window.

Step3. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254

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Step4. 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.)

Step5. If your PC is using a fixed IP address, its IP address must be within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask must be set to

255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

Step6. 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.)

Step7. When set to AP/Client mode, ensure you are using the wired LAN interface, connect the computer by Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the Wireless Router.

Step8. When set to Router mode, ensure you are using the wireless interface, connect the Wireless Router with computer via radio frequency. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration matches computer’s wireless settings.

3.4 Common Connection Types

3.3.1 Cable Modems

Type	Details	ISP Data required
Dynamic IP	Your IP Address is	Usually, none.
Address	allocated automatically,	However, some ISP's may require you to
	when you connect to
		use a particular Hostname, Domain
	you ISP.
		name, or MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed) IP	Your ISP allocates a	IP Address allocated to you.
Address	permanent IP Address	Some ISP's may also require you to use a
	to you.
		particular Hostname, Domain name, or
		MAC (physical) address.

3.3.2 DSL Modems

Type	Details	ISP Data required
Dynamic IP	Your IP Address is	None.
Address	allocated automatically,
	when you connect to
	you ISP.
Static (Fixed) IP	Your ISP allocates a	IP Address allocated to you.

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Address	permanent IP Address
	to you.
PPPoE	You connect to the ISP	User name and password.
	only when required. The
	IP address is usually
	allocated automatically.
PPTP	Mainly used in Europe.	1.	PPTP Server IP Address.
	You connect to the ISP	2.	User name and password.
	only when required. The	3.	IP Address allocated to you, if Static
	IP address is usually		(Fixed).
	allocated automatically,
	but may be Static
	(Fixed).
L2TP	Mainly used in Europe.	1.	L2TP Server IP Address.
	You connect to the ISP	2.	User name and password.
	only when required. The	3.	IP Address allocated to you, if Static
	IP address is usually		(Fixed).
	allocated automatically,
	but may be Static
	(Fixed).

3.3.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)

Type	Details	ISP Data required
Dynamic IP	Your IP Address is	None
Address	allocated automatically,
	when you connect to
	you ISP.
Static (Fixed) IP	Your ISP allocates a	IP Address allocated to you.
Address	permanent IP Address
	to you.

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4. Web Configuration

4	4. Web Configuration

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

4.1 Setup Wizard

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

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4. Web Configuration

4.1.1 Router Mode

Step 1- WAN Interface Setup

User can select the WAN access type here for internet connection.

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

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4. Web Configuration

4.1.2 AP/Client Mode

Step 1- Set Wireless Network Name

User can setup the network name of the Wireless Router here.

Wireless Network	A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a
Name (SSID)	name that identifies a wireless network (case-sensitive).

Step 2- Select Wireless Security Mode

User can setup the security here, it is strongly recommended to set up security mode to prevent any unauthorized accessing.

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4. Web Configuration

Encryption	Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None,
	WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed. The default setting is
	None. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (WEP,
	WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized
	accessing.
	WEP

Key Length: Select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.

Key Format:

Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).

Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).

ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

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

WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed

Key Length: Select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.

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Key Format:

Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).

Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).

ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

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

4.2 Wireless

4.2.1 Basic Settings

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