AirLive N.Plug User Manual

N.Plug

ireless b/g/n Power Adapter

Access Point

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:

z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

z Consult 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

1. Introduction................................................................................................1

1.1 Overview..............................................................................................1

1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support ..................................................1

1.3 Product Features .................................................................................2

1.4 Physical Details....................................................................................3

1.4.1 Status LED/WPS ....................................................................................................3

1.4.2 Upper Switch...........................................................................................................4

1.4.3 Bottom View ............................................................................................................5

2. Operation Modes........................................................................................7

2.1 Router Mode ........................................................................................7

2.2 Access Point Mode ..............................................................................8

2.3 Repeater Mode ....................................................................................9

2.3.1 Repeater Mode (Default Mode) ...........................................................................9

2.3.2 Repeating Router ...................................................................................................9

2.3.3 Client Mode ...........................................................................................................11

3. Installation................................................................................................13

3.1 Hardware Connection ........................................................................13

3.1.1 AP/Router Mode ..................................................................................................13

3.1.2 Repeater Mode ....................................................................................................13

3.2 Login ..................................................................................................15

3.3 Common Connection Types...............................................................18

3.3.1 Cable Modems.....................................................................................................18

3.3.2 DSL Modems .......................................................................................................18

3.3.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) .....................................................19

4. Web Configuration...................................................................................20

4.1 Setup Wizard .....................................................................................21

4.1.1 Router Mode .........................................................................................................21

4.1.2 Repeater Mode ....................................................................................................24

4.1.3 AP Mode ...............................................................................................................26

4.2 Wireless ..........................................................................................27

4.2.1 Basic Settings ......................................................................................................27

4.2.1.1 AP/Router .....................................................................................................27

4.2.1.2 Repeater.......................................................................................................29

4.2.2 Advanced Settings ..............................................................................................37

4.2.3 Security .................................................................................................................39

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4.2.4 Access Control.....................................................................................................42

4.2.5 WDS Settings.......................................................................................................43

4.2.6 Site Survey ...........................................................................................................47

4.2.7 WPS ......................................................................................................................48

4.2.8 Schedule...............................................................................................................49

4.3 Internet Setting................................................................................50

4.3.1 WAN Interface......................................................................................................50

4.3.2 Port Filtering.........................................................................................................57

4.3.3 IP Filtering ............................................................................................................58

4.3.4 Port Forwarding ...................................................................................................59

4.3.5 URL Filtering ........................................................................................................60

4.3.6 DMZ.......................................................................................................................61

4.3.7 DDNS ....................................................................................................................62

4.3.8 Router Setup ........................................................................................................63

4.4 System ............................................................................................65

4.4.1 LAN Interface .......................................................................................................65

4.4.2 Time Zone Setting...............................................................................................68

4.4.3 Denial-of-Service.................................................................................................70

4.4.4 Upgrade Firmware ..............................................................................................71

4.4.5 Save/Reload Setting ...........................................................................................72

4.4.6 Password ..............................................................................................................72

4.4.7 QoS........................................................................................................................73

4.5 Ststus ..............................................................................................75

4.5.1 Status ....................................................................................................................75

4.5.2 Statistics ................................................................................................................76

4.5.3 Log.........................................................................................................................77

4.6 Reboot.............................................................................................77

5. PC Configuration .....................................................................................78

5.1 Overview .........................................................................................78

5.2 Windows Clients..............................................................................78

5.2.1 TCP/IP Settings – Overview...............................................................................78

5.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000.....................................................79

5.2.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP .......................................................81

5.2.4 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista....................................................83

5.2.5 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7 ..........................................................85

5.2.6 Internet Access ....................................................................................................87

5.2.7 Macintosh Clients ................................................................................................89

5.2.8 Linux Clients.........................................................................................................89

5.2.9 Other Unix Systems ............................................................................................90

5.2.10Wireless Station Configuration..........................................................................90

Appendix A: Troubleshooting.....................................................................92

Appendix B: About Wireless LANs ............................................................95

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1. Introduction

1.1 Overview

The AirLive N.Plug is a wireless B/G/N multi-mode (Repeater/AP/Router) network device with support of 3G USB dongle and xDSL WAN. The size and casing of the device are compact and well designed which is great for users want to travel light but desire for complete wireless function support as well. N.Plug in repeater mode is also great for users who are looking to extend their current wireless network but use as little configuration as possible.

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

1.2 Firmware Upgrade and Tech Support

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.Plug. 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

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Figure 1.1: AirLive Newsletter Support System

1.3 Product Features

 Repeater, AP, Router all-in-one compact design!

 Extend your coverage distance of current wireless network!

 Configuration free with WPS

 Easy-installation!! Plug directly onto electric socket/outlet!

 IEEE 802.11 B/G/N standard

 Support 3G/3.5G USB dongle and xDSL WAN

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1.4 Physical Details

1.4.1 Status LED/WPS

1. Introduction

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

Flashing System is resetting.

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Flashing Try to surf Internet

1. Introduction

Internet Internet Yellow

Wireless

WLAN Yellow

LAN

WAN/LAN 1 port

WAN/LAN1 Green

(Ethernet)

LAN 2 Port

LAN2 Green

(Ethernet)

Off Surfing Internet is successfully

On Fail to surf Internet

Off WLAN function off

On WLAN link / active

Flashing WLAN traffic transmitting

Off No Ethernet cable connecting

On Ethernet cable connected

Flashing Receiving/ sending data

Off No Ethernet cable connecting

On Ethernet cable connected

1.4.2 Upper Switch

Flashing Receiving/ sending data

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1. Introduction

Hardware Mode Selector and USB port

AP In order switch to AP mode, User need to MANUALLY flick the

hardware switch to the line labeled AP. The device will reboot which takes about 45 seconds. After the device has fully started, it will automatically into the selected AP mode.

Repeater This is the DEFAULT mode when release from factory. In order

switch to Repeater mode, User need to MANUALLY flick the hardware switch to the line labeled Repeater. The device will reboot which takes about 45 seconds. After the device has fully started, it will automatically into the selected Repeater mode.

Router In order switch to Router mode, User need to MANUALLY flick the

hardware switch to the line labeled Router. The device will reboot which takes about 45 seconds. After the device has fully started, it will automatically into the selected Router mode.

USB Port 2.0 USB port which provide access for 3G/3.5G USB dongle. For

the compatibly 3G/3.5G dongle support list, please refer to Appendix section.

1.4.3 Bottom View

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Hardware Radio switch, WAN/LAN1 port, LAN2 port and R-SMA Antenna Connector

WAN/LAN1 port

(Ethernet)

LAN2 port

(Ethernet)

Power ON/OFF switch

When the mode sets to AP mode and user can use standard LAN cable (RJ-45 connector) to connect his/her PC with this port, it will automatically function as an "Uplink" port

When the mode sets 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).

When the mode sets to Repeater (Repeating Router), it will serve as standard LAN port will shares the internet connection from Wireless.

When the mode sets to Router mode and user can use standard LAN cable (RJ-45 connector) to connect his/her PC with this port, it will enable the device to share the internet connection from WAN/LAN1.

User will able to turn on and off the N.Plug with this hardware switch.

R-SMA Antenna Connector

User will connect the provided R-SMA antenna by screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the bottom panel of the device.

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2. Operation Modes

This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Repeater 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 Repeater 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 or with 3G/3.5G USB dongle. Connect the ADSL modem to the Ethernet port of the Wireless Router by Ethernet cable or Connect the 3G/3.5G USB dongle at the USB 2.0 Port. 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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2.2 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 Repeater Mode

There are three selectable sub modes under Repeater.

2.3.1 Repeater Mode (Default Mode)

If the sub mode sets to Repeater (Universal Repeater) mode, it can also extend the

wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router. But the universal repeater does not require the remote device to have WDS function. Therefore, it can work with almost any wireless device. Note: When you are using the universal repeater mode, please make sure the remote AP/Router‘s WDS function is turned off.

2.3.2 Repeating Router

For entering Repeating Router Mode, user needs to set the hardware switch to Repeater first. Then user can access to the web user interface of N.Plug, either use the Wizard function or just go to “Wireless Æ Basic” for selecting the Repeating Mode via the drop down box.

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2. Operation Modes

If set to Repeater (Repeating Router) mode, In Repeating Router mode, the AP will

behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function. However, Router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, the ISP Subscriber can share the Repeating Router connection without the need for extra router

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2.3.3 Client Mode

For entering Client Mode, user needs to set the hardware switch to Repeater first. Then user can access to the web user interface of N.Plug, either use the Wizard function or just go to “Wireless Æ Basic” for selecting the Client Mode via the drop down box.

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2. Operation Modes

If set to Repeater (Client) mode, If set to Client 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. Installation

3.1 Hardware Connection

3.1.1 AP/Router Mode

Connect via RJ-45 (Ethernet) cable

1. Set N.Plug in “AP mode” or “Router” Mode by using the hardware switch at the top of N.Plug

2. For Router mode, please connect Internet line to the WAN port. For 3G sharing, please connect your 3G USB dongle to the USB port.

3. Connect the LAN cable to the LAN port

4. If you have selected the AP mode, please make sure you have configured the PC’s IP address to the same subnet as the N.Plug. (for example, 192.168.1.50)

5. Open the web browser and enter N.Plug’s IP address (default 192.168.1.253).

6. Choose the “Wizard” to complete the setup.

3.1.2 Repeater Mode

Configure one N.Plug as Repeater with WPS

1. Set N.Plug in “Repeater mode” by using the hardware switch at the top of N.Plug.

2. Plug-in N.Plug at the electrical outlet and wait about 2 minutes for devices to complete boot up.

3. Press the WPS push button for 5 seconds on the existing AP or Router. (If your AP/Router doesn’t have WPS Push Button. Please refer to its user’s guide on the CD for instructions).

4. Then within one minute, press the WPS push button on the N.Plug for 5 seconds until the WLAN LED is on and without flashing.

5. Wait for 2 minutes for the connection to establish between N.Plug and the AP/Router.

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Configure one N.Plug as Repeater without WPS

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1. Set N.Plug in “Repeater mode” by using the hardware switch at the top of N.Plug.

2. Plug-in N.Plug at the electrical outlet and wait about 2 minutes for devices to complete boot up.

3. Access WEB UI of N.Plug by enter http://192.168.1.253 in the URL box of Web Browser (IE/Firefox/Safari)

4. Enter UserID/Password as admin/airlive

5. After Logged in, click at Wizard at top panel of the page.

6. Click at the Site survey button

7. Choose the SSID of your Router/AP device, and press OK.

8. Press Next Button

9. Select corresponded Encryption of your Router/AP device

10. Select the Pre-Shared Key format of your Router/AP device

11. Enter Pre-Share Key

12. Press Finish and wait for N.Plug to reboot

13. Wait for 2 minutes for the connection to establish between N.Plug and the Router/AP.

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3. Installation

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: http://192.168.1.253.

Step4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the

username “admin” and password “airlive” to login (case-sensitive).

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

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If you cannot connect...

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

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Step3. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.253

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 192.168.1.252 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.

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.

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3.3 Common Connection Types

3.3.1 Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

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Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

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

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

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.

3.3.2 DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically,

None.

when you connect to you ISP.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

PPPoE You connect to the ISP

only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

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IP Address allocated to you.

User name and password.

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PPTP Mainly used in Europe.

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).

L2TP Mainly used in Europe.

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).

1. PPTP Server IP Address.

2. User name and password.

3. IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed).

1. L2TP Server IP Address.

2. User name and password.

3. IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed).

3.3.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

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

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

None

IP Address allocated to you.

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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.

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4. Web Configuration

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.

4.1.1 Router Mode

Step 1- Wireless Setting User can set the SSID, wireless encryption in this page.

SSID A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a

name that identifies a wireless network (case-sensitive).

Encryption Key We have chosen the WPS2-PSK encryption type for you. If you

wish to change to other encryption type, please go to “Wireless Æ Basic Setting” for further configuration.

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4. Web Configuration

Step2- WAN Configuration You can select the WAN connection type in this page. N.Plug supports DHCP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP, PPPoE, BigPond, and 3G. We will take the PPPoE as an example here.

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4. Web Configuration

WAN Connection 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).

Step3- Finish and Reboot Once the configuration is done, please click on the Finish button for applying the setting.

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4.1.2 Repeater Mode

4. Web Configuration

Step 1- Mode Selection and Site Survey

User can further select one of the three sub mode in this page. There are three sub modes supported by N.Plug. We will take Repeater mode as an example here.

Mode Selection Repeater:

Using repeater mode, N.Plug can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router.

Repeating Router:

In Repeating Router mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wireless function. However, router functions are added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection without the need for extra router.

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Client:

If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, N.Plug 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.

4. Web Configuration

Site Survey You can use this page to search the remote AP you wanted. After

clicking on the Site Survey button, N.Plug will list all availability AP’s or Routers in range. Please select your desired AP and click.

Step 2- Set Encryption

User can set the SSID manually and configure the encryption of the wireless connection here.

Once the configuration is done, please click on the Finish button for applying the setting.

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