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AirLive WN-200R User Manual

WN-200R

Wireless b/g/n 150M Broadband Router

User’s Manual

BEFORE YOU USE THIS PRODUCT

This AirLive product has been designed with safety in mind. However, if not used properly electrical products can cause fires which may lead to serious body injury. To avoid such accidents, be sure to heed the following.

Legal Caution

Video and audio surveillance can be forbidden by laws that vary from country to country. Check the laws in your local region before using this product for surveillance purposes.

Heed the safety precautions

Be sure to follow the general safety precautions and the “Operation Notice.”

In case of a breakdown

In case of system breakdown, discontinue use and contact your authorized AirLive dealer.

In case of abnormal operation

If the unit emits smoke or an unusual smell,

If water or other foreign objects enter the cabinet, or

If you drop the unit or damage the cabinet:

1 Disconnect the cable and the connecting cables.

2 Contact your authorized AirLive dealer or the store where you purchased the product.

Operation Notice - Operating or storage location

Avoid operating or storing the camera in the following locations:

Extremely hot or cold places (Operating temperature: 0 °C to +50 °C [32 °F to 122°F])

Exposed to direct sunlight for a long time, or close to heating equipment (e.g., near heaters)

Close to sources of strong magnetism

Close to sources of powerful electromagnetic radiation, such as radios or TV transmitters

Locations subject to strong vibration or shock

Ventilation

To prevent heat buildup, do not block air circulation around the device.

Transportation

When transporting the camera, repack it as originally packed at the factory or in materials of equal quality.

Cleaning

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the external surfaces of the device. Stubborn stains can be removed using a soft cloth dampened with a small quantity of detergent solution, then wipe dry.

Do not use volatile solvents such as alcohol, benzene or thinners as they may damage the surface.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1

1.1

Wireless Router Features............................................................................................................................................

1

1.2

Package Contents.........................................................................................................................................................

3

1.3

Physical Details ............................................................................................................................................................

3

CHAPTER 2 : INSTALLATION .....................................................................................................................................................

5

2.1

Requirements ...............................................................................................................................................................

5

2.2

Procedure......................................................................................................................................................................

5

CHAPTER 3 : SETUP .....................................................................................................................................................................

7

3.1

Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................

7

3.2

Configuration Program...............................................................................................................................................

7

3.3

Setup Wizard................................................................................................................................................................

8

3.4

Home Screen.................................................................................................................................................................

9

3.5

LAN Screen ................................................................................................................................................................

10

3.6

Mode Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................

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3.7

Wireless Options ........................................................................................................................................................

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3.8

Wireless Mode............................................................................................................................................................

15

3.9

Wireless Security........................................................................................................................................................

20

3.10

Trusted Wireless Stations .........................................................................................................................................

23

3.11

Password Screen ........................................................................................................................................................

25

CHAPTER 4 : PC CONFIGURATION.........................................................................................................................................

27

4.1.

Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................

27

4.2.

Windows Clients ........................................................................................................................................................

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4.3.

Macintosh Clients ......................................................................................................................................................

38

4.4.

Linux Clients ..............................................................................................................................................................

38

4.5.

Other Unix Systems ...................................................................................................................................................

38

4.6.

Wireless Station Configuration ................................................................................................................................

38

4.7.

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP .................................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 5 : OPERATION AND STATUS...............................................................................................................................

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5.1

Operation - Router Mode..........................................................................................................................................

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5.2

Status Screen ..............................................................................................................................................................

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5.3

Connection Status - PPPoE.......................................................................................................................................

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5.4

Connection Status - PPTP.........................................................................................................................................

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5.5

Connection Status - L2TP .........................................................................................................................................

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5.6

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address...............................................................................................................

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5.7

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address ....................................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 6 : ADVANCED FEATURES....................................................................................................................................

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6.1

Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................

54

6.2

Internet .......................................................................................................................................................................

54

6.3

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server).....................................................................................................................

56

6.4

Options........................................................................................................................................................................

57

6.5

Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................................

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6.6

Port Trigger................................................................................................................................................................

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6.7

Single Port Forwarding .............................................................................................................................................

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6.8

Port Range Forwarding.............................................................................................................................................

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6.9

QoS..............................................................................................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 7 : ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION.......................................................................................................................

65

7.1

Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................

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7.2

PC Database ...............................................................................................................................................................

65

7.3

Config File ..................................................................................................................................................................

68

7.4

Logs .............................................................................................................................................................................

69

7.5

E-Mail .........................................................................................................................................................................

71

7.6

Diagnostics..................................................................................................................................................................

73

7.7

Remote Administration .............................................................................................................................................

74

7.8

Routing........................................................................................................................................................................

75

7.9

Upgrade Firmware ....................................................................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 8 : ACCESS POINT MODE ......................................................................................................................................

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8.1

Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................

80

8.2

Management Connections.........................................................................................................................................

80

8.3

Home Screen...............................................................................................................................................................

80

8.4

Mode Screen ...............................................................................................................................................................

81

8.5

Operation....................................................................................................................................................................

82

8.6

Status Screen ..............................................................................................................................................................

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CHAPTER 9 : TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................................

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9.1

Overview.....................................................................................................................................................................

85

9.2

General Problems ......................................................................................................................................................

85

9.3

Internet Access ...........................................................................................................................................................

85

9.4

Wireless Access ..........................................................................................................................................................

86

CHAPTER 10 : ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ..............................................................................................................................

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10.1

Modes..........................................................................................................................................................................

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10.2

BSS/ESS ......................................................................................................................................................................

87

10.3

Channels .....................................................................................................................................................................

87

10.4

WEP ............................................................................................................................................................................

88

10.5

WPA-PSK...................................................................................................................................................................

88

10.6

WPA2-PSK.................................................................................................................................................................

88

10.7

WPA-802.1x................................................................................................................................................................

88

10.8

Wireless LAN Configuration ....................................................................................................................................

89

CHAPTER 11 : SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................................................................................................

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11.1

Multi-Function Wireless Router...............................................................................................................................

90

11.2

Wireless Interface ......................................................................................................................................................

90

11.3

Regulatory Approvals ...............................................................................................................................................

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Copyright © 2009. All Rights Reserved.

Document Version: 2.0

All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners

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Chapter 1 : Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

Wireless Access Point for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Wireless Stations.

4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

Figure 1: Wireless Router

1.1 Wireless Router Features

The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

Internet Access Features

Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported.

PPPoE, PPTP and L2TP Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol) and L2TP, as well as "Direct Connection" type services.

Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

Port Triggering. This feature, also called Special Applications, allows you to use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.

Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.

URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.

Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.

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Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.

Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.

QoS Support Quality of Service can be used to handle packets so that more important connections receive priority over less important one.

Wireless Features

Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports Pre-N Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Multi SSIDs Support. This feature can let you have 2 SSIDs on one AP, which provides more easy way for Guest access and also secure your resource at the same time.

Speeds to 150Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11N maximum of 150Mbps are supported.

WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.

WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.

WPA2-PSK support. Support for WPA2 is also included. WPA2 uses the extremely secure AES encryption method.

802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrial-strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.

Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily.

WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.

WDS Support. Support for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows the Wireless Access Point to act as a Wireless Bridge. Both Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Bridge modes are supported.

LAN Features

4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

Configuration & Management

Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.

Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Router.

Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

Security Features

Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.

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NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the Wireless Router.

Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

1.2 Package Contents

The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

The Wireless Router Unit

1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable

Power Adapter

Quick Installation Guide

CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.

1.3Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

 

Figure 2: Front Panel

 

Security

On - Wireless security is On.

 

 

Off - Wireless security is Off.

 

 

Flashing - When WPS button is pressed, this LED starts blinking.

 

WPS Button

Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless

 

 

device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-

 

 

secured wireless connection automatically.

 

Wireless

On - Wireless enabled.

 

 

Off - No Wireless connections currently exist.

 

 

Flashing (Amber) - Problem occurred while trying to establish the

 

 

Wireless connection.

 

LAN

On - The LAN port(s) is active.

 

 

Off - No active connection on the LAN port(s).

 

 

Flashing (Amber) - Problem occurred while trying to connect to the

 

 

LAN.

 

Power

On - Power on.

 

 

Off - No power.

 

WAN

On - Connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem attached to the

 

 

WAN (Internet) port is established.

 

 

Off - No connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem.

 

 

Flashing (Amber) - Problem occurred while trying to connect to the

 

 

ADSL/Broadband Modem.

 

 

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Internet

Reset Button

On - Internet connection is available. Off - No Internet connection available.

Flashing (Amber) - Problem occurred while trying to establish the Internet connection.

This button has two (2) functions:

Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart).

Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:

1.Power On.

2.Keep holding the Reset Button down for 8 seconds.

3.Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the factory default values.

Rear Panel

 

Figure 3: Rear Panel

Power port

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

WAN port

Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came

(10/100BaseT)

with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan-

 

dard LAN cable.

10/100BaseT

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your

LAN connec-

PCs to these ports.

tions

 

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Chapter 2 : Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.

2.1Requirements

Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection.

To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.

2.2Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs.

Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

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5. Check the LEDs

The Power LED should be ON.

The LAN LED should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)

The Wireless LED should be ON if Wireless PC is connected.

The WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

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Chapter 3 : Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router.

3.1 Overview

This chapter describes the setup procedure for:

Internet Access

LAN configuration

Wireless setup

Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.

PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

 

 

To Do this:

Refer to:

 

 

Configure PCs on your LAN.

Chapter 4:

 

 

 

 

PC Configuration

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check Wireless Router operation and Status.

Chapter 5:

 

 

 

 

Operation and Status

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use any of the following Advanced features:

Chapter 6:

 

 

Internet (DMZ, URL Filter)

Advanced Features

 

 

 

 

 

Access Control

 

 

 

Dynamic DNS

 

 

 

Options

 

 

 

Schedule

 

 

 

Port Trigger

 

 

 

Single Port Forwarding

 

 

 

Port Range Forwarding

 

 

 

QoS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use any of the following Administration Configuration

Chapter 7

 

 

settings or features:

Advanced Administration

 

 

PC Database

 

 

 

Config File

 

 

 

Logs

 

 

 

E-Mail

 

 

 

Diagnostics

 

 

 

Remote Administration

 

 

 

Routing

 

 

 

Upgrade Firmware

 

 

 

 

 

3.2

Configuration Program

 

The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.

The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:

Netscape 7.1 or later.

Mozilla 1.6 or later

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Internet Explorer V5.5 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:

Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and the Wireless Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router) or on the same LAN segment.

The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.

If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.1.254) is already used by another device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:

1.After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.

2.Start your WEB browser.

3.In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.1.254

4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows:

User name

admin

Password

airlive

 

 

 

 

 

If you can't connect

 

 

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

 

 

• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it

 

 

is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" com-

 

 

mand:

 

 

• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.

 

 

• Enter the command:

 

 

ping 192.168.1.254

 

 

If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or

 

 

your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's

 

 

IP Address. (See next item.)

If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 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.

Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

3.3Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are restored.)

1.Step through the Wizard until finished.

You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP.

The common connection types are explained in the tables below.

2.On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.

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3.If the connection test fails:

Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.

Check that you have entered all data correctly.

If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) address of your PC. Run the Wizard, and use the "Copy from PC" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.

Common Connection Types

DSL Modems

Type

Details

ISP Data required

Dynamic

Your IP Address is allo-

None.

IP Address

cated automatically, when

 

 

you connect to you ISP.

 

Static (Fixed)

Your ISP allocates a per-

IP Address allocated to you.

IP Address

manent IP Address to you.

 

 

 

 

PPPoE

You connect to the ISP only

User name and password.

 

when required. The IP

 

 

address is usually allocated

 

 

automatically.

 

 

 

 

PPTP, L2TP

PPTP is mainly used in

• Server IP Address.

 

Europe.

• User name and pass-

 

 

 

You connect to the ISP only

word.

 

when required. The IP

• IP Address allocated to

 

address is usually allocated

you, if Static (Fixed).

 

automatically, but may be

 

 

Static (Fixed).

 

 

 

 

3.4 Home Screen

After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 5: Home Screen

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Main Menu

The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".

The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:

Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.

Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the Wireless Router. Note that restarting the Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router.

Navigation & Data Input

Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.

Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.

On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.

3.5 LAN Screen

Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 6: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP

IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN.

Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the Wireless Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

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DHCP Server

• If Enabled, the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to

 

PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The

 

default (and recommended) value is Enabled.

 

• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be

 

Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-

 

configured to treat the Wireless Router as the default Gate-

 

way. See the following section for further details.

 

• The Start IP Address, Finish IP Address and Lease Time

 

fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocat-

 

ing IP Addresses to DHCP clients. This range also

 

determines the number of DHCP clients supported.

 

See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

 

 

DHCP

What DHCP Does

A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.

The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).

The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server.

Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".

You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on your LAN.)

Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server

This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can:

Enable or Disable the Wireless Router's DHCP Server function.

Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.

You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.

Using another DHCP Server

You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the Wireless Router's, the following procedure is required.

Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting is on the LAN screen.

Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows.

See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

3.6 Mode Screen

Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Access Point mode.

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Figure 7: Mode Screen

Select the desired option, and click "Save".

Router In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

Access The device links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The Point Wireless stations and devices on the wired LAN are then on the

same network, and can communicate with each other without regard for whether they are connected to the network via a Wireless or wired connection.

You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point.

Notes:

Generally, you should NOT use access point mode. Only select this mode if you are sure this is what you want.

After changing the mode, this device will restart, which will take a few seconds. The menu will also be changed, depending on the mode you are in.

For details on using Access Point Mode, see Chapter 8.

3.7 Wireless Options

The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations.

Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature.

To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.

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Figure 8: Wireless Screen

Data - Wireless Screen

Region

Region

Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibil-

 

ity to ensure:

 

• That the Wireless ADSL Router is only used in domains for

 

which is licensed.

 

• That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal

 

channels for that domain can be selected.

Multi SSID

 

SSID

With Multiple SSIDs, you can have 2 SSIDs on one AP. For

 

example, a Guest SSID without encryption for visitors to have

 

Internet access only, and a Admin SSID with encryption for

 

private use to secure your company resources.

 

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

 

 

SSID 1/2

This is also called the "Network Name".

 

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access

 

points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set

 

Identifier).

 

• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same

 

SSID/ESSID.

 

 

Broadcast

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID.

SSID

This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Ac-

 

cess Point and use the correct SSID.

 

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and

 

other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to

 

this Access Point.

 

 

Isolation within

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to

SSID

see each other.

Security Set-

The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is

ting

Disabled.

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Configure SSID Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and

1/2 Button

view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

Options

802.11Mode Select the desired mode:

Off - Wireless is disabled.

B only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.

G only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router.

11b/g/n - 802.11.g, 802.11b and 802.11n Wireless stations can use the Wireless Broadband Router.

Channel NO.

Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.

 

• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections

 

and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with

 

different channels to see which is the best.

 

• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points

 

should use different Channels to reduce interference.

Isolation

If Enabled, devices that have the different SSIDs will not be able

between SSID

to communicate with each other.

 

Bandwidth

Select the desired bandwidth from the list.

 

 

 

MAC Address Filter

 

Allow access

Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use

by …

the Access Point. The options are:

 

 

All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the

 

access point, provided they have the correct SSID and secu-

 

rity settings.

 

 

Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations

 

you designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even

 

if they have the correct SSID and security settings.

 

This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless sta-

 

tions. The MAC address is a low-level network identifier

 

which is unique to each PC or network device.

 

To define the trusted wireless stations, use the "Set Sta-

 

tions" button.

 

 

 

Set Stations

Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.

Button

 

 

WiFi Protect Setup

 

Enable WPS

Enable this if you want to use Wireless WPS function.

 

 

AP PIN Code

Use the default displayed value or click the Regenerate button to

 

have the new pin code in the field.

 

Input Client

Enter the client’s PIN code in the field and click OK to add the

PIN Code

client device.

 

WDS

 

 

Enable WDS

This feature allows you to make a completely wireless network

 

by using multiple access points without connecting them with a

 

wire LAN.

 

 

In order to make the WDS working successfully, the access

 

point must use the same channel, SSID, as well as the wireless

 

encryption method.

 

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MAC Address Enter the MAC address(es) of the AP(s) into the fields to allow List the following access points to be connected to the wireless

router.

3.8 Wireless Mode

AP Mode

Multi SSID

SSID

With Multiple SSIDs, you can have 2 SSIDs on one AP. For

 

example, a Guest SSID without encryption for visitors to have

 

Internet access only, and a Admin SSID with encryption for

 

private use to secure your company resources.

 

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

 

 

SSID 1/2

This is also called the "Network Name".

 

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access

 

points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set

 

Identifier).

 

• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same

 

SSID/ESSID.

Broadcast

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID.

SSID

This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Ac-

 

cess Point and use the correct SSID.

 

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and

 

other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to

 

this Access Point.

Isolation within

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to

SSID

see each other.

Configure SSID

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and

1/2 Button

view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

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StationInfrastructure

Wireless Mode

AP SSID

With SSIDs, you can have SSIDs on one AP. For example, a

 

Guest SSID without encryption for visitors to have Internet

 

access only, and a Admin SSID with encryption for private use

 

to secure your company resources.

 

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

 

 

Site Survey

Click to Site Survey Wireless AP or Router around you.

 

 

Security Set-

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

ting

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

 

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK stan-

 

dard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much

 

better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations sup-

 

port WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

 

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

 

and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced

 

Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

 

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius

 

Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac-

 

cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are

 

encrypted using the WPA standard.

 

If this option is selected:

 

 

BridgePoint to Point

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Wireless Mode

AP1

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect

 

wireless Bridge mode.

 

 

Security Set-

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

ting

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

 

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK stan-

 

dard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much

 

better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations sup-

 

port WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

 

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

 

and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced

 

Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

 

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius

 

Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac-

 

cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are

 

encrypted using the WPA standard.

 

If this option is selected:

 

 

Bridge – Point To Multi-point

Wireless Mode

AP1-AP4

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect

 

wireless Bridge mode.

 

 

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Security Setting

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.

If this option is selected:

WDS Repeater Mode

Multi SSID

SSID

With Multiple SSIDs, you can have 2 SSIDs on one AP. For

 

example, a Guest SSID without encryption for visitors to have

 

Internet access only, and a Admin SSID with encryption for

 

private use to secure your company resources.

 

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

 

 

SSID1

This is also called the "Network Name".

 

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access

 

points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set

 

Identifier).

 

• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same

 

SSID/ESSID.

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Broadcast

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID.

SSID

This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Ac-

 

cess Point and use the correct SSID.

 

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and

 

other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to

 

this Access Point.

 

 

Isolation within

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to

SSID

see each other.

Configure SSID

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

 

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

 

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK stan-

 

dard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much

 

better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations sup-

 

port WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

 

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

 

and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced

 

Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

 

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius

 

Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac-

 

cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are

 

encrypted using the WPA standard.

 

If this option is selected:

 

 

AP1AP 4

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect

 

wireless Bridge mode.

Universal Repeater

Multi SSID

SSID1

This is also called the "Network Name".

 

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access

 

points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set

 

Identifier).

 

• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same

 

SSID/ESSID.

 

 

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Broadcast

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID.

SSID

This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Ac-

 

cess Point and use the correct SSID.

 

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and

 

other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to

 

this Access Point.

 

 

Isolation within

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to

SSID

see each other.

Configure SSID

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

 

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

 

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK stan-

 

dard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much

 

better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations sup-

 

port WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

 

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

 

and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced

 

Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

 

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius

 

Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac-

 

cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are

 

encrypted using the WPA standard.

 

If this option is selected:

 

 

Security Set-

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

ting

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

 

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK stan-

 

dard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much

 

better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations sup-

 

port WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

 

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK,

 

and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced

 

Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

 

WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius

 

Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication ac-

 

cording to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are

 

encrypted using the WPA standard.

 

If this option is selected:

 

 

AP Client

Please type your wireless AP or Router Client SSID to connect

SSID1

wireless Repeater mode.

3.9 Wireless Security

This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 4 options for Wireless security:

Disabled - no data encryption is used.

WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.

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WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA standard.

If this option is selected:

This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.

Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.

Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when required.

All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically generated, so no key input is required.

WEP Wireless Security

Figure 9: WEP

Data - WEP Screen

WEP Data Encryption

Authentication

Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic".

Type

If changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your

 

Wireless Stations use the same setting.

WEP Data

Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use

Encryption

the same setting.

 

64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before

 

being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key.

 

For 64 Bit Encryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9

 

and A~F).

 

128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before

 

being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key.

 

For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9

 

and A~F).

Key

Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is

 

ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are

 

for decryption only.

 

You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.

 

 

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Key Value

Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Key is re-

 

quired, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the

 

same key.

Passphrase

If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of

 

entering the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and

 

click the "Generate Keys" button.

WPA-PSK Wireless Security

 

Figure 10: WPA-PSK

Data - WPA-PSK Screen

 

 

Security

WPA-PSK

System

Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is

 

 

more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-

 

PSK is the version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius

 

Server on your LAN.

PSK

Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key

 

derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must

 

use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63

 

characters in length.

 

 

Encryption

The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to

 

be used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use

 

the same encryption method.

 

 

WPA2-PSK Wireless Security

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Figure 11: WPA2-PSK

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Data - WPA2-PSK Screen

Authentication

WPA2-PSK

 

This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even

 

greater security.

 

 

PSK

Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key

 

derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must

 

use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63

 

characters in length.

Encryption

The WPA2-PSK standard allows different encryption methods

 

to be used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must

 

use the same encryption method.

WPA-802.1x Wireless Security

 

Figure 12: WPA-802.1x

Data - WPA-802.1x Screen

 

 

Server Address

Enter the server address here.

 

 

Radius Port

Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius

 

Server.

Shared Key

Enter the shared key. Data is encrypted using a key derived

 

from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the

 

same key. The key must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.

 

 

Encryption

The encryption method is TKIP. Wireless Stations must also

 

use TKIP.

3.10Trusted Wireless Stations

This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled.

To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.

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Figure 13: Trusted Wireless Stations

Data - Trusted Wireless Stations

 

 

Trusted Wireless

This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated

Stations

as “Trusted”.

Other Wireless

This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point,

Stations

which you have not designated as "Trusted".

Name

The name assigned to the Trusted Wireless Station. Use this

 

when adding or editing a Trusted Station.

Address

The MAC (physical) address of the Trusted Wireless Station.

 

Use this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.

Buttons

 

<<

Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the

 

"Other Stations" list).

 

• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list,

 

and click the " << " button.

 

• Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the

 

wireless station, and click the "Add " button.

 

 

>>

Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the

 

"Other Stations" list).

 

• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list.

 

• Click the " >> " button.

 

 

Edit

Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations"

 

list:

 

4. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list.

 

5. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the

 

"Address" field, and the Add button will change to Up-

 

date.

 

6. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.

 

7. Click Update to save your changes.

 

 

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Add (Update)

To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless

 

Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button.

 

When editing an existing Wireless Station, this button will

 

change from Add to Update.

 

 

Clear

Clear the Name and Address fields.

 

 

3.11Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router.

 

Figure 14: Password Screen

 

 

Old Password

Enter the existing password in this field.

 

 

New password

Enter the new password here.

 

 

Verify pass-

Re-enter the new password here.

word

 

You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

Figure 15: Password Dialog

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