AirLive WN-300R User Manual

N-300

ireless 11N 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 prod-

uct.

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 trans-

mitters

• Locations subject to strong vibration or shock

Ventilation

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

Transportation

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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 dam-

age the surface.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

1.1 Wireless Router Features.................................................................................... 1

1.2 Package Contents.................................................................................................4

1.3 Physical Details ....................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 2 : INSTALLATION .............................................................................................6

2.1 Requirements .......................................................................................................6

2.2 Procedure.............................................................................................................. 6

CHAPTER 3 : SETUP ............................................................................................................. 8

3.1 Overview...............................................................................................................8

3.2 Configuration Program.......................................................................................9

3.3 Setup Wizard...................................................................................................... 10

3.4 Home Screen....................................................................................................... 11

3.5 LAN Screen ........................................................................................................12

3.6 Mode Screen ....................................................................................................... 14

3.7 Wireless Options ................................................................................................ 15

3.8 Wireless Mode .................................................................................................... 18

3.9 Wireless Security................................................................................................ 24

3.10 Trusted Wireless Stations ................................................................................. 28

3.11 Password Screen ................................................................................................ 29

CHAPTER 4 : PC CONFIGURATION................................................................................. 31

4.1. Overview.............................................................................................................31

4.2. Windows Clients ................................................................................................31

4.3. Macintosh Clients ..............................................................................................42

4.4. Linux Clients ...................................................................................................... 42

4.5. Other Unix Systems ........................................................................................... 43

4.6. Wireless Station Configuration ........................................................................43

4.7. Wireless Configuration on Windows XP ......................................................... 43

CHAPTER 5 : OPERATION AND STATUS....................................................................... 53

5.1 Operation - Router Mode.................................................................................. 53

5.2 Status Screen ...................................................................................................... 53

5.3 Connection Status - PPPoE...............................................................................55

5.4 Connection Status - PPTP.................................................................................56

5.5 Connection Status - L2TP ................................................................................. 57

5.6 Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address....................................................... 58

5.7 Connection Details - Fixed IP Address ............................................................60

CHAPTER 6 : ADVANCED FEATURES............................................................................61

6.1 Overview.............................................................................................................61

6.2 Internet ...............................................................................................................61

6.3 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)............................................................. 64

6.4 Options................................................................................................................ 65

6.5 Schedule .............................................................................................................. 66

6.6 Port Trigger........................................................................................................ 68

6.7 Single Port Forwarding ..................................................................................... 70

6.8 Port Range Forwarding..................................................................................... 72

6.9 QoS...................................................................................................................... 73

CHAPTER 7 : ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION............................................................... 75

7.1 Overview.............................................................................................................75

7.2 PC Database ....................................................................................................... 75

7.3 Config File ..........................................................................................................79

7.4 Logs ..................................................................................................................... 80

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7.5

E-Mail .................................................................................................................81

7.6 Diagnostics.......................................................................................................... 83

7.7 Remote Administration ..................................................................................... 84

7.8 Routing................................................................................................................ 86

7.9 Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................ 89

CHAPTER 8 : ACCESS POINT MODE .............................................................................. 91

8.1 Overview.............................................................................................................91

8.2 Management Connections.................................................................................91

8.3 Home Screen....................................................................................................... 91

8.4 Mode Screen ....................................................................................................... 92

8.5 Operation............................................................................................................ 93

8.6 Status Screen ...................................................................................................... 93

CHAPTER 9 : TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 96

9.1 Overview.............................................................................................................96

9.2 General Problems .............................................................................................. 96

9.3 Internet Access ................................................................................................... 96

9.4 Wireless Access .................................................................................................. 97

CHAPTER 10 : ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ......................................................................99

10.1 Modes .................................................................................................................. 99

10.2 BSS/ESS .............................................................................................................. 99

10.3 Channels ...........................................................................................................100

10.4 WEP .................................................................................................................. 100

10.5 WPA-PSK.........................................................................................................100

10.6 WPA2-PSK.......................................................................................................101

10.7 WPA-802.1x...................................................................................................... 101

10.8 Wireless LAN Configuration .......................................................................... 101

CHAPTER 11 : SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................... 103

11.1 Multi-Function Wireless Router..................................................................... 103

11.2 Wireless Interface ............................................................................................ 103

11.3 Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................... 104

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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.

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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.

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Advanced Internet Functions

Application Level Gateways (ALGs). Applications which use non-standard

• connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally.

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

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

•

Virtual Servers. 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.

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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.

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Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11N maximum of 300Mbps are supported.

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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.

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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.

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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 dy- namic 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.

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

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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 pre-

• vent 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.

•

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 band-

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width 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.

1.3 Physical 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

Wireless On - Wireless enabled.

LAN On - The LAN port(s) is active.

Power On - Power on.

Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryptionsecured wireless connection automatically.

Off - No Wireless connections currently exist.

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

Wireless connection.

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

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

LAN.

Off - No power.

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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.

Internet On - Internet connection is available.

Off - No Internet connection available.

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

Reset Button

Rear Panel

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.

Power port

WAN port (10/100BaseT)

10/100BaseT LAN connections

Figure 3: Rear Panel

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.

Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports.

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Chapter 2 : Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.

2.1 Requirements

• 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 connec-

tion.

• 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.

2.2 Procedure

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.

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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.

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:

• Internet (DMZ, URL Filter)

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• Options

• Schedule

• Port Trigger

• Single Port Forwarding

• Port Range Forwarding

• QoS

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logs

• E-Mail

• Diagnostics

• Remote Administration

• Routing

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

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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

• 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

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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" command:

• 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 de- tails 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.

3.3 Setup 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.

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) ad-

dress 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

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DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when

None.

you connect to you ISP.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

PPPoE You connect to the ISP only

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.

IP Address allocated to you.

User name and password. when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

PPTP, L2TP PPTP is mainly used in

Europe.

You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated

• Server IP Address.

• User name and pass-

word.

• IP Address allocated to 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.

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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).

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 reconfigured to treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway. 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 allocating 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.

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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.

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 Point

The device links your Wireless Stations to your wired LAN. The 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.

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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.

Data - Wireless Screen

Region

Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to ensure:

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

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

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.

Figure 8: Wireless Screen

which is licensed.

channels for that domain can be selected.

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SSID 1/2

Broadcast SSID

Isolation within SSID

Security Setting

Configure SSID 1/2 Button

Options

802.11 Mode

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.

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access 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.

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to see each other.

The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Disabled.

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

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 Wire- less 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 between SSID

WMM Support

Bandwidth

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If Enabled, devices that have the different SSIDs will not be able to communicate with each other.

Enable or disable this feature as required.

Select the desired bandwidth from the list.

MAC Address Filter

Allow access by …

Set Stations Button

WiFi Protect Setup

Enable WPS

AP PIN Code

Input Client PIN Code

WDS

Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the Access Point. The options are:

• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security 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 stations. 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 Stations" button.

Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.

Enable this if you want to use Wireless WPS function.

Use the default displayed value or click the Regenerate button to have the new pin code in the field.

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

Enable WDS

MAC Address List

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.

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

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3.8 Wireless Mode

AP Mode

Multi SSID

SSID

SSID 1/2

Broadcast SSID

Isolation within SSID

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

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.

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access 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.

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to see each other.

Configure SSID 1/2 Button

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

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Station- Infrastructure

Wireless Mode

AP SSID

Site Survey

Security Setting

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.

Click to Site Survey Wireless AP or Router around you.

• 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 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:

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Bridge- Point to Point

Wireless Mode

AP1

Security Setting

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect wireless Bridge mode.

• 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 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.

If this option is selected:

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Bridge – Point To Multi-point

Wireless Mode

AP1-AP4

Security Setting

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect wireless Bridge mode.

• 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 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.

If this option is selected:

WDS Repeater Mode

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Multi SSID

SSID

SSID1

Broadcast SSID

Isolation within SSID

Configure SSID

Select the desired SSID from the list to configure.

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.

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access 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.

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to see each other.

• 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 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.

If this option is selected:

AP1- AP 4

Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect wireless Bridge mode.

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Universal Repeater

Multi SSID

SSID1

Broadcast SSID

Isolation within SSID

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.

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access 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.

If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to see each other.

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Configure SSID

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 stan-

dard. 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.

If this option is selected:

• 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 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.

If this option is selected:

AP Client SSID1

Please type your wireless AP or Router Client SSID to connect 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 stan-

dard 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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