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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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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
P/N: 956YN70001
Copyright © 2008. 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.
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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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11N maximum of 300Mbps 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 trans-
mission, 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 ex-
tremely 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.
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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.
•
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 connect-
ing 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 Wire-
less 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 (op-
tionally) 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 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 loca-
tion 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 re-
quests 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
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.
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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 But-
ton
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
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came
with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a stan-
dard LAN cable.
10/100BaseT
LAN connec-
tions
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 mini-
mum 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 Wire-
less 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 instruc-
tions 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
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
• PC Database
• Config File
• Logs
• E-Mail
• Diagnostics
• Remote Administration
• Routing
• Upgrade Firmware
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 Wire-
less 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 al-
ready 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" 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 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 set-
tings.
3.3 Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automati-
cally. (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 connec-
tion 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 allo-
cated automatically, when
you connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a per-
manent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP
address is usually allocated
automatically.
User name and password.
PPTP, L2TP PPTP is mainly used in
Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP
address is usually allocated
automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
• Server IP Address.
• User name and pass-
word.
• IP Address allocated to
you, if 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 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. How-
ever, 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 ad-
dresses 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.
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.
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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
SSID
If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its 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
SSID
If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to
see each other.
Security Set-
ting
The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is
Disabled.
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.
Options
802.11 Mode
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
If Enabled, devices that have the different SSIDs will not be able
to communicate with each other.
WMM Support
Enable or disable this feature as required.
Bandwidth
Select the desired bandwidth from the list.
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MAC Address Filter
Allow access
by …
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 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
Button
Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.
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
PIN Code
Enter the client’s PIN code in the field and click OK to add the
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.
MAC Address
List
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
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
SSID
If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its 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
SSID
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
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-
ting
• 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:
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Bridge- Point to Point
Wireless Mode
AP1
Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect
wireless Bridge mode.
Security Set-
ting
• 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:
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Bridge – Point To Multi-point
Wireless Mode
AP1-AP4
Please type your wireless AP or Router Mac address to connect
wireless Bridge mode.
Security Set-
ting
• 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:
WDS Repeater Mode
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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.
Broadcast
SSID
If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its 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
SSID
If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to
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:
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
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
SSID
If enabled, the Wireless ADSL Router will broadcast its 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
SSID
If Enabled, devices that have the same SSID will not be able to
see each other.
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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-
ting
• 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:
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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