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Wireless Router
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AT-WA1004G
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User’s Guide
PN 613-50578-00 Rev A
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Table of Contents
Preface ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................7
How This Guide is Organized .............................................................................................................................................................................8
Document Conventions ......................................................................................................................................................................................9
Where to Find Related Guides ..................... .. ........................... .. .. .. ........................... .. .. ..................................................................................10
Contacting Allied Telesyn .................................................................................................................................................................................11
Online Support..............................................................................................................................................................................................11
E-mail and Telephone Support ...............................................................................................................................................................11
Returning Products............................................ .. .. ........................... .. ........................... .. ............................................................................11
For Sales or Corporate Information.......................................................................................................................................................11
Obtaining Management Software Updates .......................................................................................................................................11
Tell Us What You Think...............................................................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 1
Introduction ............................................ ................................................ .............................................................................................................13
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
Wireless Router Features ...................................................................................................................................................................................15
Internet Access Features............................................................................................................................................................................15
Advanced Internet Functions ..................................................................................................................................................................15
Wireless Features..........................................................................................................................................................................................16
LAN Features..................................................................................................................................................................................................16
Configuration and Management............................................................................................................................................................17
Security Features..........................................................................................................................................................................................17
Package Contents ........................................ .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. ......................... .. ....................................................................................18
Physical Details .....................................................................................................................................................................................................19
Front Panel LEDs............ .. .. .. .. ............................................................................. ..........................................................................................19
Back Panel Ports............................................................................................................................................................................................20
Chapter 2
Installation ......................... ......................... ...................... ......................... ......................... ..................................................................................23
Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................................................24
Procedure ................ ......... ........ ...... ........ ......... ........ ........ ........ ......... ........ ...... ......... ................................................................................................25
Chapter 3
Setup ...................... ................. ................ ................. .............. ................. ................. ................................................................................................27
Overview .................................................................................................................................................................................................................28
Configuration Program ......................................................................................................................................................................................30
Preparation.....................................................................................................................................................................................................30
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Setup Wizard .........................................................................................................................................................................................................32
Common Connection Types....................................................................................................................................................................33
Home Screen....................... .. .. .. ......................... .. .. ......................... .. .. .. ......................... ...............................................................................35
LAN Screen .............................................................................................................................................................................................................37
DHCP................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
Wireless Screen ....................................................................................................................................................................................................40
WEP Screen......... .. ......................... .. .. ......................... .. .. .. ......................... .. .. ................................................................................................ 43
WPA-PSK.........................................................................................................................................................................................................45
Password Screen ..................................................................................................................................................................................................46
Chapter 4
PC Configuration ......................... ........................... ........................... ........................... .....................................................................................47
Overview ................ .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... ........ ........... .......... ........... ...........................................................................................48
Windows Clients ..................................................................................................................................................................................................49
TCP/IP Settings Overview ..... .. .. ........................... ........................... .. ........................... .. ...........................................................................49
Checking TCP/IP Settings .................................................................................................................................................................................50
For Windows 9x/ME....................................................................................................................................................................................50
For Windows NT4.0.....................................................................................................................................................................................51
For Windows 2000.......................................................................................................................................................................................55
For Windows XP ...........................................................................................................................................................................................57
Internet Access.............................................................................................................................................................................................59
Macintosh Clients ................................................................................................................................................................................................61
Linux Clients ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................62
Other Unix Systems ............................................................................................................................................................................................63
Wireless Station Configuration .......................................................................................................................................................................64
Chapter 5
Operation and Status ...................... ............................. ............................. ............................. .........................................................................65
Operation ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................66
Status Screen ................................... .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. ... .. ...........................................................................................67
Connection Status - PPPoE ..............................................................................................................................................................................69
Connection Status - PPTP .................................................................................................................................................................................72
Connection Status - L2TP .................................................................................................................................................................................73
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond ...........................................................................................................................................................74
Connection Details - SingTel RAS .................................................................................................................................................................. 76
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ......................................................................................................................................78
Chapter 6
Advanced Features ..........................................................................................................................................................................................81
Overview ................ .......... ........... .......... .......... ........... .......... ........ ........... .......... ........... ...........................................................................................82
Access Control . .. ........................... .. .. .. ........................... .. ........................... .. ........................................................................................................83
Overview......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 83
Access Control Screen.................... ........................... .. ........................... .. ........................... ....................................................................... 83
Group Members Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................86
Default Schedule Screen...........................................................................................................................................................................86
Services Screen.............................................................................................................................................................................................88
Access Control Log.................... .. .. .. ........................... .................................................................................................................................89
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) ......................... .. .. .. ........................... ... .. .. ........................... ..............................................................90
Dynamic DNS Screen.................. .. .. .. .. ............................................................................. ...........................................................................91
Advanced Internet Screen ................................................................................................................................................................................93
Communication Applications .................................................................................................................................................................94
Special Applications....................................................................................................................................................................................94
Special Applications Screen.....................................................................................................................................................................94
Using a Special Application....................................................................................................
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Multi-DMZ......................................................................................................................................................................................................96
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Virtual Servers .......... .. .. ... .. ........................... .......................... ... ........................... .. ................................................................................................98
IP Address Seen by Internet Users.... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ........................... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... .. ...................................................................98
Virtual Servers Screen.............. ........................... ........................... .. ........................... .. ..............................................................................99
Defining Your Own Virtual Servers.....................................................................................................................................................101
Connecting to the Virtual Servers.......................................................................................................................................................101
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration ............ ................................................ ................................................ ..............................................................103
Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................104
Logs ....................... ......................... ......................... ......................... ........................ ..............................................................................................105
Options .................................................................................................................................................................................................................108
PC Database ........................................................................................................................................................................................................112
PC Database Screen..................................................................................................................................................................................112
PC Database (Admin)...............................................................................................................................................................................114
Remote Management ......................................................................................................................................................................................117
Routing .................................................................................................................................................................................................................119
Overview.......................................................................................................................................................................................................119
Routing Screen............................... .. ... .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. .................................................................................119
Configuring Other Routers on your LAN ..........................................................................................................................................122
Security .................. ......................................................................... ......................................................................................................................123
Upgrade ................. ................... .................. ................... ................... .................. ..................................................................................................125
Appendix A
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................................................................................................127
Overview ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................128
General Problems ..............................................................................................................................................................................................129
Internet Access ...................................................................................................................................................................................................130
Wireless Access ..................................................................................................................................................................................................131
Appendix B
About Wireless LANs ....................... ........................... ......................... ........................... ...............................................................................133
Modes ..................... ..................... ..................... .................... ..................... ............................................................................................................134
Ad-hoc Mode.............. .. .. .. .................................................... ......................................................................................................................134
Infrastructure Mode...................... .................................................... ........................................................................................................134
BSS/ESS .................................................................................................................................................................................................................135
BSS..................................................................................................................................................................................................................135
ESS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................135
Channels ................ ................... .................. ................... ................... .................. ..................................................................................................136
WEP ........................................................................................................................................................................................................................137
Wireless LAN Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................................................138
Appendix C
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................................................139
Multi-Function Wireless Router ..................................................................................................................................................................140
Wireless Interface .............................................................................................................................................................................................141
Regulatory Approvals ......................................................................................................................................................................................142
CE Standards....................... .. .. ....................................................................................................................................................................142
CE Marking Warning................. .. .. .. ... ........................ .. ... .. .. ......................... .. .. .. .. .....................................................................................142
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Preface
This installation guide contains instructions on how to use and install an
Allied Telesyn AT-WA1004G Wireless Router.
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How This Guide is Organized
This guide contains the following chapters and appendix:
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides an overview of the Wireless Router's
features and capabilities.
Chapter 2, Installation, contains instructions on how install the wireless
router.
Chapter 3, Setup, describes the setup procedure for internet access, LAN
LAN configuration, wireless setup, assigning a password to protect the
configuration data.
Chapter 4, PC Configuration, contains the procedures for configuring
TCP/IP, internet access, and wireless station.
Chapter 5, Operation and Status, displays each screen and provides
detailed information for each parameter.
Chapter 6, Advanced Features, contains information on the advanced
features of the wireless router.
Chapter 7, Advanced Administration, displays the advance
administration screens and defines each parameter.
Appendix A, Troubleshooting, covers likely problems and their solutions.
Appendix B, About Wireless LANs, provides some background
information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs).
Appendix C, Specifications, contains the specification information for
the wireless router, wireless interface, and the regulatory approvals.
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Document Conventions
This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar
with before you begin to install the product.
Note
Notes provide additional information.
Warning
Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in bodily injury.
Caution
Cautions inform you that performing or omitting a specific action
may result in equipment damage or loss of data.
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Where to Find Related Guides
The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy
way to access the most recent documentation, software updates, and
technical information for all of our products. The documents provided
on our web site are available as PDF files.
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Contacting Allied Telesyn
This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical
support as well as sales or corporate information.
Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn
Knowledge Base from the following web site at
www.kb.alliedtelesyn.com. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit
questions to our technical support staff and review answers to
previously asked questions.
E-mail and
Telephone
Support
Returning
Products
For Sales or
Corporate
Information
Obtaining
Management
Software
Updates
For Technical Support via e-mail or telephone, refer to the “Support &
Services” section of the Allied Telesyn web site at
www.alliedtelesyn.com.
Products for return or repair must first be assigned a Return Materials
Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Allied Telesyn without a
RMA number will be returned to the sender at the sender’s expense.
To obtain a RMA number, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support at
our web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com
You can contact Allied Telesyn for sales or corporate information at our
web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com. To find the contact information for
your country, select “Contact Us” then “Worldwide Contacts”.
New releases of management software for our managed products can
be downloaded from either of the following Internet sites:
❑ Allied Telesyn web site: www.alliedtelesyn.com
❑ Allied Telesyn FTP server: ftp://ftp.alliedtelesyn.com
Tell Us What
You Think
If you would prefer to download new software from the Allied Telesyn
FTP server from your workstation’s command prompt, you will need FTP
client software and you will be asked to log in to the server. Enter
‘anonymous’ as the user name and your e-mail address for the password.
If you have any comments or suggestions on how we might improve this
or other Allied Telesyn documents, please fill out the General Enquiry
Form online. This form can be accessed by selecting “Contact Us” from
www.alliedtelesyn.com.
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and
capabilities. This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Overview on page 14
❑ Wireless Router Features on page 15
❑ Package Contents on page 18
❑ Physical Details on page 19
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Introduction
Overview
Wireless LAN
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.
❑ 4-Port Switching Hub for 10Base-T or 100Base-T connections.
❑ Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
Internet
Wireless Router
Windows Mac Unix
Ethernet
Figure 1 Wireless Router
Broadband
Modem
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Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully
designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
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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
10/100Base-T Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable
Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported.
SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also
included.
❑ PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS, and Telstra Big Pond Support. The
Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over
Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS
and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as “Direct Connection”
type services.
❑ Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port)
connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP
Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP
Address.
Advanced
Internet
Functions
❑ Communication Applications. Support for Internet
communication applications, such as interactive Games,
Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often
difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
❑ Special Internet Applications. 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.
❑ Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access
Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
❑ Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you,
one PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted
2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the
Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are
incompatible with Firewalls.
❑ URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web
sites by LAN users.
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❑ Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been
made.
❑ 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.
❑ VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private
Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec are
transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
❑ Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the
IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.
❑ Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The
802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the
802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations
can be used simultaneously.
❑ Speeds to 54 Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54
Mbps are supported.
❑ WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is
included. Key sizes of 64-bit and 128-bit are supported.
❑ 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.
LAN Features ❑ 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port
10/100Base-T switching hub, making it easy to create or extend
your LAN.
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❑ DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon
request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices
on your local LAN and WLAN.
❑ Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more
segments are supported, via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing
Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
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Configuration
and
Management
Security
Features
❑ Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or
WLAN for configuration.
❑ Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from
any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can
also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
❑ UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic
discovery and configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by
supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
❑ Password - protected Configuration. Optional password
protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from
modifying the configuration data and settings.
❑ Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is
supported, as well as Wireless access control 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.
❑ Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are
monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus
protecting your network from malicious attacks from external
sources.
❑ Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can
flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and
connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many
resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless
Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included:
❑ The Wireless Router Unit
❑ Power Adapter
❑ Quick Installation Guide
❑ CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your
dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
Front Panel
LEDs
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Figure 2 Front Panel
Table 1 Front Panel LEDs
LED Status Description
Power ON
OFF
Status ON
OFF
Blinking
Power has been applied to the unit.
No power.
An error has been detected.
The unit is operating in normal operation.
This LED blinks during start up and
firmware upgrade.
LAN
Link/ACT ON
OFF
Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
No active connection on the
corresponding LAN (hub) port.
Flashing
Data is being transmitted or received via
the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
100 ON
OFF
Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using
100Base-T.
Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection
is using 10Base-T, or no active connection.
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LED Status Description
Back Panel
Ports
WAN ON
OFF
WLAN ON
OFF
Flashing
Connection to the Broadband Modem
attached to the WAN (Internet) port is
established.
No connection to the Broadband Modem.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or
received via the WAN port.
Wireless connection available; Wireless
Access Point is ready for use.
No Wireless connection available.
Data is being transmitted or received via
the Wireless access point. Data includes
“network traffic” as well as user data.
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WAN
LAN
POWER
Figure 3 AT-WA1004G Back Panel
Table 2 Ports
Port Description
Power Connect the supplied power adapter here.
10/100Base-T LAN Use standard LAN cables (RJ-45 connectors)
to connect your PCs to these ports.
If required, any port can be connected to
another hub. Any LAN port will
automatically function as an “Uplink” port
when necessary.
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WAN Port
(10/100Base-T)
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If
your modem came with a cable, use the
supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard
LAN cable.
Reset Button
This button has two 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, perform the
following procedure:
1. Power OFF.
2. Hold the Reset button down while you power ON.
3. Keep holding the Reset button for a 5 seconds, until the RED LED
Status, on the front panel, has flashed twice.
4. Release the Reset button. The Wireless Router is now using the
factory default values.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Requirements on page 24
❑ Procedure on page 25
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Installation
Requirements
❑ Network cables. Use standard 10/100Base-T network (UTP) cables
with RJ-45 connectors.
❑ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
❑ For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and
either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage)
❑ To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be
compliant with the IEEE802.11g specifications.
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Existing Connection
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To install an AT-WA1004G, perform the following procedure:
1. Choose an Installation that is a suitable place on the network to
install the Wireless Router. Ensure the Wireless Router and the
DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
Note
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 with at least a 2 channel separation.
2. Connect LAN Cables using standard LAN cables to connect PCs to
the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10Base-T and
100Base-T connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using
a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will
automatically function as an “Uplink” port when required.
3. 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.
POWER
Power
To PCs
ADSL/Cable Modem
LAN
WAN
WAN
INIT
Figure 4 Installation Diagram
4. Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
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5. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and
power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different
one may cause hardware damage
6. Verify that the Power LED is ON. The Status LED should flash, then
turn OFF. If it stays ON, there is a hardware error. For each LAN (PC)
connection, the Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is also
ON.) The WAN LED should be ON. The WLAN LED should be ON
For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs on page 19.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Overview on page 28
❑ Configuration Program on page 30
❑ Setup Wizard on page 32
❑ LAN Screen on page 37
❑ Wireless Screen on page 40
❑ Password Screen on page 46
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Setup
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,
Chapter 4, PC Configuration on page 47.
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.
Check Wireless Router operation and
Status.
Use any of the following Advanced
features:
❏ Access Control
❏ Dynamic DNS
❏ Advanced Internet (Special
Applications, DMZ, URL Filter)
❏ Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)
❏ WAN Port Setup
Chapter 4, PC Configuration
on page 47.
Chapter 5, Operation and
Status on page 65.
Chapter 6, Advanced Features
on page 81.
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To Do this: Refer to:
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Use any of the following
Administration Configuration settings
or features:
❏ Logs
❏ Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP,
Firewall)
❏ PC Database
❏ Remote Management
❏ Routing (RIP and static Routing)
❏ Security settings
❏ Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 7, Advanced
Administration on page 103.
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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 V4.08 or late
❑ Internet Explorer V4 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 (192.168.1.1) 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 UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless Router
will appear in the system tray, notifying you that a new network device
has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the
newly-discovered device.
❑ Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Router,
you can accept the desktop shortcut.
❑ Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always
find UPnP devices in My Network Places (previously called
Network Neighborhood).
❑ Double - click the icon for the Wireless Router (either on the
Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the configuration. Refer
to Setup Wizard on page 32 for details of the initial configuration
process.
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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://192.168.1.1.
If you cannot 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 192.168.1.1 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
below.)
❑ 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 192.168.1.1. Also, the
Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. Refer to Chapter 4,
PC Configuration on page 47 for details on checking your PC's
TCP/IP settings.
❑ Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same
network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the
case.)
❑ Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless
interface can only be used if its configuration matches your PC's
wireless settings.
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Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard, as
shown below, will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if
the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.)
Figure 5 Setup Wizard Screen
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) address of your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the
Cable Modem screen, use the “Clone MAC address” button to
copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.
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Common
Connection
Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is
allocated automatically,
when you connect to you
ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a
particular Hostname,
Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to
you.
IP Address allocated to
you.
Some ISP's may also
require you to use a
particular Host-name,
Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
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DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is
allocated automatically,
when you connect to you
ISP.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to
you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP
only when required. The IP
address is usually
allocated automatically.
PPTP
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).
None.
IP Address allocated to
you.
User name and password.
❏ Server IP Address.
❏ User name and
password.
❏ IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (for example Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is
allocated automatically,
None.
when you connect to you
ISP.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a
permanent IP Address to
IP Address allocated to
you.
you.
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Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
❑ User Name
❑ Password
❑ Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
❑ User Name
❑ Password
❑ RAS Plan
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 6 Home Screen
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Navigation and 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.
Note
On each screen, clicking the “Help” button will display help for that
screen. From any help screen, you can access the list of all help files
(help index).
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Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example
screen is shown below.
Figure 7 LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the
local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is
already in use or your LAN is using a different IP
address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP
Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small
(class “C”) networks. For other networks, use the
Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the
Wireless Router is attached (the same value as the
PCs on that LAN segment).
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DHCP Server
❏ If Enabled, the Wireless Router will allocate IP
Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN
when they start up. The default (and
recommended) value is Enabled.
❏ If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting
must be Disabled, and the existing DHCP server
must be re-configured to treat the Wireless
Router as the default Gateway. See the following
section for further details.
❏ The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address 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.
Buttons
Save Save the data on screen.
Cancel The “Cancel” button will discard any data you have
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 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.)
entered and reload the file from the Wireless Router.
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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.
Note
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using
DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the
range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to
use another DHCP Server, rather than the Wireless Router's, the
following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting
is on the LAN screen.
2. 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 under Windows 95/98/ME. See PC
Configuration on page 47 for the procedure to check these settings.
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Setup
Wireless Screen
The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations.
Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b
and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this
feature.
To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access
Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the
Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
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Figure 8 Wireless Screen
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Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location
outside of the regulatory domain.
Access Point name This is the same as the “Device Name” for the
Wireless Router. On your PC, some Wireless
status screens may display this name as the
name of the access point in use.
SSID (ESSID)
❏ 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.
Options
Mode Select the desired mode:
❏ Auto - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b
Wireless stations will be able to use the
Wireless Router.
❏ 802.11g only - Only 802.11g Wireless
stations can use the Wireless Router.
❏ 802.11b only - Only 802.11b connections
are available. 802.11g Wireless Stations
will only be able to use the Wireless
Router if they are fully backwardcompatible with the 802.11b standard.
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.
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Security Select the desired option, and then enter the
settings for the selected method:
❏ None - No security is used. Anyone using
the correct SSID can connect to your
network.
❏ WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is
encrypted before transmission, but the
encryption system is not very strong.
❏ WPA-PSK - Like WEP, data is encrypted
before transmission. WPA is more secure
than WEP, and should be used if possible.
WPA-P5K is the version of WPA which
does not require a Radius Server on your
LAN.
Wireless Station Access
Allow LAN access by...
❏ All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations
can use the access point to access your
LAN.
❏ elected Wireless stations only - Only
selected wireless stations access your
LAN. To select the required wireless
stations, click the “Select Stations” button.
Allow Internet access
by...
❏ All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations
can use the access point to access the
Internet.
❏ Selected Wireless stations only - Only
selected wireless stations use the access
point to access the Internet. To select the
required wireless stations, click the
“Select Stations” button.
Buttons
Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs.
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Save Save the data on screen.
Cancel The “Cancel” button will discard any data
you have entered since the last “Save”
operation.
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WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the “Configure” button on the
Wireless screen. The WEP screen is shown below. Select other options for
appropriated security.
Figure 9 WEP Screen
Data - Wireless Security Screen
WEP
Authentication Normally this can be left at the default value
of “Automatic.” If that fails, select the
appropriate value - “Open System” or
“Shared Key.” Check your wireless card’s
documentation to see what method to use.
Data Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level:
❏ 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit)
encryption.
❏ 128-bit encryption.
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Keys
❏ Use the Radio button to select the default
key.
❏ Enter the key value you wish to use. Other
stations must have the same key values.
❏ Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex
characters are the digits (0 - 9) and the
letters A- F.
Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable
characters in the Passphrase box and click
the “Generate Key” button to automatically
configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption
strength is set to 64-bit, then each of the
four key field will be populated with key
values. If encryption strength is set to
128-bit, then only the selected WEP key field
will be given a key value.
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WPA-PSK This screen is accessed by clicking the “Configure” button on the
Wireless screen. The WPA-PSK screen is shown below. Select other
options for appropriated security.
Figure 10 WPA-PSK Screen
Data - Wireless Security Screen
WPA-PSK
PSK Enter the keywork key value. Data is encrypted
using a key derived from the network key. Other
Wireless Stations must use the same network key.
Key Lifetime This is determined how often the encryption key
is changed. Enter the desired value.
Encryption
Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must
use the same method.
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Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless
Router.
Figure 11 Password Screen
Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the
Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when
you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog
will not appear.)
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Figure 12 Password Dialog
❑ The Login Name is not required.
❑ Enter the password for the Wireless Router, as set on the Password
screen above.
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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Overview on page 48
❑ Windows Clients on page 49
❑ Checking TCP/IP Settings on page 50
❑ Macintosh Clients on page 61
❑ Linux Clients on page 62
❑ Other Unix Systems on page 63
❑ Wireless Station Configuration on page 64
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Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
❑ TCP/IP network settings
❑ Internet Access configuration
❑ Wireless configuration
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This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet
access via the Wireless Router.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions,
so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on
each PC.
TCP/IP Settings
Overview
If using the default Wireless Router settings, and the default Windows
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
❑ By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server,
automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related
information) to each PC when the PC boots.
❑ For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting
is to act as a DHCP client.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are
required:
❑ The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the wireless router.
❑ The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Note
If your LAN has a router, the LAN administrator must reconfigure the
router itself.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings
For Windows
9x/ME
1. Select Control Panel and then Network.
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
3. Select Properties.
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless
Router.
Using “Specify an IP Address”
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator
before making the following changes:
❑ On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the
New Gateway field and click Add. Your LAN administrator can
advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.
❑ On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If
the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address
provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then
click Add.
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For Windows
NT4.0
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the
TCP/IP protocol, as shown below.
Figure 13 Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
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2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
Figure 14 Windows NT 4.0 - IP Address
3. Select the network card for your LAN.
4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a
DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless
Router.
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Specify an IP Address
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator
before making the following changes.
1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless
Router. To set this:
— Click the Advanced button on the screen above.
— On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways
panel, and enter the Wireless Router's IP address, as shown in
Figure 15 below.
Figure 15 Windows NT 4.0
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— If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless Router
the first entry in the Gateways list.
Figure 16 Windows NT 4.0 - Add Gateway
2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as
follows:
— Click the DNS tab.
— On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under
DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by
your ISP.
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Figure 17 Windows NT4.0 - DNS
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For Windows
2000
1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.
2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties.
You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 18 Network Configuration (Win 2000)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
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4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the
following.
Figure 19 TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless
Router.
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Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”)
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator
before making the following changes.
❑ Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field
and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP
Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.)
❑ If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS
server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses
provided by your ISP, then click OK.
For Windows
XP
1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.
2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You
should see a screen like the following:
Figure 20 Network Configuration (Windows XP)
3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
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4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the
following.
Figure 21 TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By
default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless
Router.
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Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”)
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator
before making the following changes.
❑ In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router's IP address
and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP
Address they assigned to the Wireless Router.
❑ If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS
server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses
provided by your ISP, then click OK.
Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access:
❑ Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent
connection is functional.
❑ Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access
the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.
For Windows 9x/ME/2000
1. Select Start Menu, Settings, Control Panel and then Internet
Options.
2. Select the Connection tab and then Setup button.
3. Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I
want to connect through a local area network (LAN) and then
Next.
4. Select I connect through a local area network (LAN) and then
Next.
5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet
Configuration screen are unchecked.
6. Check No at the next prompted.
7. Select Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
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For Windows XP
1. Select Start Menu, Settings, Control Panel and then Internet
Options.
2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.
3. Select the Connection tab and then Setup button.
4. Cancel the pop-up “Location Information” screen.
5. Click Next from the next screen.
6. Select Connect to the Internet and then Next.
7. Select Set up my connection manually and then Next.
8. Check Connect using a broadband connection that is always on
and then Next.
9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.
Setup is now completed.
Accessing AOL
To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL
for Windows soft-ware must be configured to use TCP/IP network
access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as
follows:
1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it
is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier
versions.
2. Click the Setup button.
3. Select Create Location, and change the location name from New
Locality to Wireless Router.
4. Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the
Phone Number blank.)
5. Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete.
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6. Before clicking Sign On, always ensure that you are using the
Wireless Router location.
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Macintosh Clients
From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless
Router. The procedure is as follows.
1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.
2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The
4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
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DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.
Note
If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the
required changes are:
- Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router's IP Address.
- Ensure your DNS settings are correct.
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Linux Clients
To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set
the Wireless Router as the “Gateway”.
Ensure you are logged in as “root” before attempting any changes.
Fixed IP Address
By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to
continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your
configuration.
❑ Set your “Default Gateway” to the IP Address of the Wireless
Router.
❑ Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)
The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X
-windows shell.
1. Start your X Windows client.
2. Select Control Panel the Network.
3. Select Interface for your Network card. Normally, this will be called
eth0.
4. Click Edit, set the “protocol” to “DHCP”, and save this data.
5. To apply your changes:
— Use the “Deactivate” and “Activate” buttons, if available.
— OR, restart your system.
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To access the Internet via the Wireless Router:
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❑ Ensure the “Gateway” field for your network card is set to the IP
Address of the Wireless Router.
❑ Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.
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Wireless Station Configuration
This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless
Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used
on the client.
To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless
Station must have compatible settings, as follows:
Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure.
SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the
WEP By default, WEP on the Wireless Router is
Wireless Router. The default value is default.
Note: The SSID is case sensitive.
disabled.
❏ If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless
Router, all stations must have WEP
disabled.
❏ If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router,
each station must use the same settings
as the Wireless Router.
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Chapter 5
Operation and Status
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Operation on page 66
❑ Status Screen on page 67
❑ Connection Status - PPPoE on page 69
❑ Connection Status - PPTP on page 72
❑ Connection Status - L2TP on page 73
❑ Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond on page 74
❑ Connection Details - SingTel RAS on page 76
❑ Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address on page 78
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Operation
Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is
automatic.
However, there are some situations where additional Internet
configuration may be required:
❑ If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be
necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection.
Refer to Chapter 6, Advanced Features on page 81 for further
details.
❑ Applications which use non-standard connections or port
numbers may be blocked by the Wireless Router's built-in firewall.
You can define such applications as Special Applications to allow
them to function normally. Refer to Chapter 6, Advanced Features
on page 81 for further details.
❑ Some non-standard applications may require use of the DMZ
feature. Refer to Chapter 6, Advanced Features on page 81 for
further details.
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Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.
Figure 22 Status Screen
Data - Status Screen
Internet
Connection
Method
Broadband
Modem
Internet
Connection
This indicates the current connection method, as
set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen.
This shows the status of the connection from the
Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem.
Current connection status:
❏ Active
❏ Idle
❏ Unknown
❏ Failed
If there is an error, you can click the “Connection
Details” button to find out more information.
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Internet IP
Address
This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet
Service Provider). If there is no current connection,
this will be blank or 0.0.0.0.
“Connection
Details” Button
Click this button to open a sub-window and view a
detailed description of the current connection.
Depending on the type of connection, a
“Connection Log” may also be available.
LAN
IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless Router.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask for the IP Address above.
DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function -
either “Enabled” or “Disabled.”
For additional information about the PCs on your
LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use
the PC Database option on the Administration
menu.
System
Device Name This displays the current name of the Wireless
Router.
Firmware Version The current version of the firmware installed in the
Wireless Router.
Buttons
Connection
Details
View the details of the current Internet connection.
The sub-screen displayed will depend on the
connection method used. See the following
sections for details of each sub-screen.
System Data Display all system information in a sub-window.
Restart Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the
Wireless Router. All existing connections though
the Wireless Router will be terminated, but will
usually reconnect automatically.
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Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.
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Connection Status - PPPoE
If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen will be displayed when the
“Connection Details” button is clicked.
Data - PPPoE Screen
Connection
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by
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by remote devices on the Internet. (This is
different to the hardware address seen by
devices on the local LAN.)
Internet users. This address is allocated by
your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP
Address above.
PPPoE Link Status
❏ This indicates whether or not the
connection is currently established.
❏ If the connection does not exist, the
“Connect” button can be used to
establish a connection.
❏ If the connection currently exists, the
“Disconnect” button can be used to break
the connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
❏ The Connection Log shows status
messages relating to the existing
connection.
❏ The most common messages are listed in
the table below.
❏ The “Clear Log” button will restart the
Log, while the Refresh button will update
the messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect If not connected, establish a connection to
your ISP.
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Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the
connection.
Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will
make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
Connection Log Messages
Message Description
Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by
the “Connect automatically, as required”
setting.
Manual Connection Connection attempt started by the
“Connect” button.
Reset Physical
Preparing line for connection attempt.
Connection
Connecting to Remote
Attempting to connect to the ISP's server.
Server
Remote Server Located ISP's Server has responded to connection
attempt.
Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP's Server and
establish a PPP connection.
PPP Up Successfully Able to login to ISP's Server and establish a
PPP connection.
Idle Time-out Reached The connection has been idle for the time
period specified in the “Idle Time-out” field.
The connection will now be terminated.
Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated,
due to either the “Idle Time-out” above, or
“Disconnect” button being clicked.
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Error: Remote Server Not
Found
ISP's Server did not respond. This could be a
Server problem, or a problem with the link to
the Server.
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Message Description
Error: PPP Connection
Failed
Error: Connection to
Server Lost
Error: Invalid or
Unknown Packet Type
Unable to establish a PPP connection with
the ISP's Server. This could be a login
problem (name or password) or a Server
problem.
The existing connection has been lost. This
could be caused by a power failure, a link
failure, or Server failure.
The data received from the ISP's Server could
not be processed. This could be caused by
data corruption (from a bad link), or the
Server using a protocol which is not
supported by this device.
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Connection Status - PPTP
If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen will be
displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked.
Data - PPTP Screen
Connection
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet
remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to
the hardware address seen by devices on the local
LAN.)
users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider).
PPTP Status This indicates whether or not the connection is
currently established.
❏ If the connection does not exist, the “Connect”
button can be used to establish a connection.
❏ If the connection currently exists, the
“Disconnect” button can be used to break the
connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
❏ The Connection Log shows status messages
relating to the existing connection.
❏ The “Clear Log” button will restart the Log, while
the Refresh button will update the messages
shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your
ISP.
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Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it
easier to read new messages.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
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Connection Status - L2TP
If using L2TP, a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details”
button is clicked.
Data - L2TP Screen
Connection
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet
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remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to
the hardware address seen by devices on the local
LAN.)
users. This address is allocated by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
Connection
Status
This indicates whether or not the connection is
currently established.
❏ If the connection does not exist, the “Connect”
button can be used to establish a connection.
❏ If the connection currently exists, the
“Disconnect” button can be used to break the
connection.
Connection Log
Connection Log
❏ The Connection Log shows status messages
relating to the existing connection.
❏ The “Clear Log” button will restart the Log,
while the Refresh button will update the
messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your
ISP.
Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection.
Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make
it easier to read new messages.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
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Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond
Data - Big Pond Screen
Connection
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen
by remote devices. (This is different to the
hardware address seen by devices on the
local LAN.)
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by
Internet users. This address is allocated by
your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection
is currently established.
❏ If the connection does not exist, the
“Connect” button can be used to
establish a connection.
❏ If the connection currently exists, the
“Disconnect” button can be used to break
the connection.
❏ Normally, it is not necessary to use the
Connect and Disconnect buttons unless
the setting “Connect automatically, as
required” is disabled.
Connection Log
Connection Log
❏ The Connection Log shows status
messages relating to the existing
connection.
❏ The Clear Log button will restart the Log,
while the Refresh button will update the
messages shown on screen.
Buttons
Connect If not connected, establish a connection to
Telstra Big Pond.
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Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate
the connection.
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Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will
make it easier to read new messages.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
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Connection Details - SingTel RAS
If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen will be displayed when
the “Connection Details” button is clicked.
Data - RAS Screen
Internet
RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used.
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by
by remote devices on the Internet. (This is
different to the hardware address seen by
devices on the local LAN.)
Internet users. This address is allocated by
your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP
Address above.
Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or
Router associated with the IP Address above.
DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server
which is currently used.
DHCP Client This will show “Enabled” or “Disabled,”
depending on whether or not this device is
functioning as a DHCP client.
If “Enabled” the “Remaining lease time” field
indicates when the IP Address allocated by
the DHCP Server will expire. The lease is
automatically renewed on expiry; use the
“Renew” button if you wish to manually
renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
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Release/Renew
Button will display
EITHER “Release” or
“Renew”
This button is only useful if the IP address
shown above is allocated automatically on
connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have
a Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no
effect.
❏ If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated
an IP Address for the Wireless Router, this
button will say “Renew”. Clicking the
“Renew” button will attempt to reestablish the connection and obtain an IP
Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.
❏ If an IP Address has been allocated to the
Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server),
this button will say “Release.” Clicking the
“Release” button will break the connection
and release the IP Address.
Refresh Update the data shown on screen.
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Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address
Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen
Internet
Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by
remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to
the hardware address seen by devices on the local
LAN.)
IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet
users. This address is allocated by your ISP
(Internet Service Provider).
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP Address
above.
Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router
associated with the IP Address above.
DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which
is currently used.
DHCP Client This will show “Enabled” or “Disabled,” depending
on whether or not this device is functioning as a
DHCP client.
If “Enabled” the “Remaining lease time” field
indicates when the IP Address allocated by the
DHCP Server will expire. The lease is automatically
renewed on expiry; use the “Renew” button if you
wish to manually renew the lease immediately.
Buttons
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Release/Renew
Button will display
EITHER “Release”
or “Renew”
This button is only useful if the IP address shown
above is allocated automatically on connection.
(Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP
address, this button has no effect.
❏ If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP
Address for the Wireless Router, this button will
say 'Renew”. Clicking the “Renew” button will
attempt to re-establish the connection and
obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP
Server.
❏ If an IP Address has been allocated to the
Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this
button will say “Release”. Clicking the “Release”
button will break the connection and release
the IP Address.
Refresh Update the data shown on screen.
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Chapter 6
Advanced Features
This chapter contains the following sections:
❑ Overview on page 82
❑ Access Control on page 83
❑ Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) on page 90
❑ Advanced Internet Screen on page 93
❑ Virtual Servers on page 98
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Overview
The following advanced features are provided.
❑ Access Control
❑ Dynamic DNS
❑ Advanced Internet
— Communication Applications
— Special Applications
— Multi-DMZ
—URL filter
❑ Virtual Servers
❑ WAN Port
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Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of
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This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced
menu.
Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings,
everyone has unrestricted Internet access.
To use this feature:
1. Set the desired restrictions on the “Members” group. All PCs are in
the “Default” group unless explicitly moved to another group.
2. Set the desired restrictions on the other groups (“Group 1,” “Group
2,” “Group 3,” and “Group 4”) as needed.
3. Assign PC to the groups as required.
Note
Restrictions are imposed by blocking “Services”, or types of
connections. All common Services are pre-defined. If required, you
can also define your own Services.
Access Control
Screen
To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced
menu.
Figure 23 Access Control Screen
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Data - Access Control Screen
Group
Group Select the desired Group. The screen will
update to display the settings for the
selected Group. Groups are named “Default,”
“Group 1,” “Group 2,” “Group 3” and “Group
4,” and cannot be renamed.
“Members” Button Click this button to add or remove members
from the current Group.
❏ If the current group is “Default,” then
members can not be added or deleted.
This group contains PCs not allocated to
any other group.
❏ To remove PCs from the Default Group,
assign them to another Group.
❏ To assign PCs to the Default Group, delete
them from the Group they are currently
in. See the following section for details of
the Group Members screen.
Internet Access
Restrictions Select the desired options for the current
group:
❏ None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to
create the least restrictive group.
❏ Block all Internet access - All traffic via the
WAN port is blocked. Use this to create
the most restrictive group.
❏ Block selected Services - You can select
which Services are to block. Use this to
gain fine control over the Internet access
for a group.
Block by Schedule If Internet access is being blocked, you can
choose to apply the blocking only during
scheduled times. (If access is not blocked, no
Scheduling is possible, and this setting has
no effect.)
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Define Schedule Button Clicking this will open a sub-window where
you can define or modify the Schedule.
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Services This lists all defined Services. Select the
Services you wish to block. To select multiple
services, hold the CTRL key while selecting.
(On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key rather
than CTRL.)
Edit Service List Button If you wish to define additional Services, or
manage the Service list, click this button to
open the “Services” screen.
Buttons
Members Click this button to add or remove members
from the current Group. If the current group
is “Default,” then members can not be added
or deleted. This group contains PCs not
allocated to any other group. See the
following section for details of the Group
Members screen.
Define Schedule Click this to open a sub-window where you
can define or modify the Schedule.
Edit Service List If you wish to define additional Services, or
manage the Service list, click this button to
open the “Services” screen.
Save Save the data on screen.
Cancel Reverse any changes made since the last
“Save.”
View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you
can view the “Access Control” log. This log
shows attempted Internet accesses which
have been blocked by the Access Control
feature.
Clear Log Click this to clear and restart the “Access
Control” log, making new entries easier to
read.
Refresh Update the data on screen.
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Group Members
Screen
This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access
Control screen is clicked and when selecting a group.
Figure 24 Group Members
Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group.
Default
Schedule Screen
❑ The “Del >>” button will remove the selected PC (in the Members
list) from the current group.
❑ The “<< Add” button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs
list) to the current group.
Note
PCs not assigned to any group will be in the “Default” group. PCs
deleted from any other Group will be added to the “Default” group.
This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access
Control screen is clicked.
❑ This schedule can be (optionally) applied to any Access Control
Group.
❑ Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between
the “Start” and “Finish” times.)
❑ Two separate sessions or periods can be defined.
❑ Times must be entered using a 24 hour clock.
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❑ If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be
performed.
Figure 25 Default Schedule Screen
Data - Default Schedule Screen
Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently.
Session 1
Session 2
Two separate sessions or periods can be defined.
Session 2 can be left blank if not required.
Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hour clock.
Finish Time Enter the finish time using a 24 hour clock.
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Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access
Control screen is clicked.
Figure 26 Access Control - Services
Data - Services Screen
Available Services
Available Services This lists all the available services.
“Delete” button Use this to delete any Service you have
added. Predefined Services can not be
deleted.
Add New Service
Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this
service.
Type Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, ICMP) used to
the remote system or service.
Start Port For TCP and UDP Services, enter the
beginning of the range of port numbers
used by the service. If the service uses a
single port number, enter it in both the
“Start” and “Finish” fields.
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Finish Port For TCP and UDP Services, enter the end of
the range of port numbers used by the
service. If the service uses a single port
number, enter it in both the “Start” and
“Finish” fields.
ICMP Type For ICMP Services, enter the type number of
the required service.
Buttons
Delete Delete the selected service from the list.
Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the
data shown in the “Add New Service” area
on screen.
Cancel Clear the “Add New Service” area, ready for
entering data for a new Service.
Access Control
Log
To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control
Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen
to view this log.
This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by
the Access Control function.
Data shown in this log is as follows:
Date/Time Date and Time of the attempted access.
Name
Source IP
Address
MAC Address
If known, the name of the PC whose access was
blocked.
The IP Address of the PC or device whose access
request was blocked
The hardware or physical address of the PC or
device whose access request was blocked
Destination The destination URL or IP address
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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)
This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server
feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a
URL, rather than an IP Address.
This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a
dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect,
which makes it difficult to connect to you.
The Service works as follows:
1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org
(Registration is free). Your password will be e-mailed to you.
2. After registration, use the “Create New Host” option (at
www.dyndns.org) to request your desired Domain name.
3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the Wireless Router's
DDNS screen.
4. The Wireless Router will then automatically ensure that your current
IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org
5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual
Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this
screen.
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Dynamic DNS
Screen
Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen
like the following:
Figure 27 DDNS Screen
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Data - Dynamic DNS Screen
DDNS Service
DDNS Service
❏ Select the desired DDNS Service Provider
from the list. You must register for the
service at one of the listed Service Providers.
You can reach the Service provider's Web
Site by selecting them in the list and clicking
the “Web Site” button.
❏ Apply for a Domain Name, and ensure it is
allocated to you.
❏ Details of your DDNS account (Name,
password, Domain name) must then be
entered and saved on this screen.
❏ This device will then automatically ensure
that your current IP Address is recorded by
the DDNS Service Provider. (You do NOT
need to use the “Client” program provided
by some DDNS Service providers.)
❏ From the Internet, users will now be able to
connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)
using your Domain name.
DDNS Data
User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.
Password/Key Enter your current password for the DDNS
Service.
Domain Name Enter the domain name allocated to you by the
DDNS Service. If you have more than one name,
enter the name you wish to use.
DDNS Status
❏ This message is returned by the DDNS Server
❏ Normally, this message should be “Update
successful”
❏ If the message is “No host” or some other
error message, you need to connect to the
DDNS Service provider and correct the
problem.
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Advanced Internet Screen
This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to
Internet access.
❑ Communication Applications
❑ Special Applications
❑ Multi-DMZ
❑ URL Filter
An example screen is shown below.
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Figure 28 Internet Screen
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Communication
Applications
Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router.
But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming
connection. This problem could arise with the Communication
Applications listed on this screen.
If this problem arises, you can use this screen to set which PC should
receive an incoming connection, as described below.
Communication Applications
Select an Application This lists applications which may generate
incoming connections, where the
destination PC (on your local LAN) is
unknown.
Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN.
❏ If necessary, you can add PCs manually,
using the “PC Database” option on the
advanced menu.
❏ For each application listed above, you can
choose a destination PC.
Special
Applications
Special
Applications
Screen
❏ There is no need to “Save” after each
change; you can set the destination PC for
each application, then click “Save.”
If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or
port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because
they are blocked by the Wireless Router's firewall. In this case, you can
define the application as a “Special Application.”
This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button
on the Internet screen.
You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed
information about the application; this is normally available from the
supplier of the application.
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Also, note that the terms “Incoming” and “Outgoing” on this screen refer
to traffic from the client (PC) viewpoint.
Figure 29 Special Applications Screen
Data - Special Applications Screen
Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application
as required.
Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special
Application.
Incoming Ports
❏ Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when
you receive data from the special application or
service. (Note: Some applications use different
protocols for outgoing and incoming data).
❏ Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port
numbers used by the application server, for data
you receive. If the application uses a single port
number, enter it in both the “Start” and “Finish”
fields.
❏ Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers
used by the application server, for data you
receive.
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Using a Special
Application
Outgoing Ports
❏ Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when
you send data to the remote system or service.
❏ Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port
numbers used by the application server, for data
you send to it. If the application uses a single port
number, enter it in both the “Start” and “Finish”
fields.
❏ Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers
used by the application server, for data you send to
it. If the application uses a single port number,
enter it in both the “Start” and “Finish” fields.
❑ Configure the Special Applications screen as required.
❑ On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only
one PC can use each Special application at any time. Also, when
one PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there
may need to be a “Time-out” before another PC can use the same
Special Application. The “Time-out” period may be up to 3
minutes.
Note
If an application still cannot function correctly, try using the “DMZ”
feature.
Multi-DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer or computers on your
LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet.
❑ This allows almost any application to be used on the “DMZ PC”.
❑ The “DMZ PC” will receive all “Unknown” connections and data.
❑ If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used
as the “DMZ PC”.
If you have multiple Internet IP addresses, you can assign one DMZ PC
for each Internet IP address.
If you only have one WAN IP address, only “DMZ 1” can be used, and only
one PC can be the DMZ PC. The current WAN IP address is displayed. If
this address is assigned upon connection, and no connection currently
exists, then this address will be blank or 0.0.0.0.
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Note
The “DMZ PC” is effectively outside the firewall, making it more
vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the
DMZ feature when required.
URL Filter
The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site
❑ To use this feature, you must define “filter strings.” If the “filter
string” appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked.
❑ Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If
Enabled, the “Destination” field in the log will display the URL.
Otherwise, it will display the IP Address.
URL Filter Screen
Click the “Configure URL Filter” button on the Internet screen to access
the URL Filter screen.
Data - URL Filter Screen
Filter Strings
Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not
entered any values, this list will be empty.
Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click
the “Add” button. An entry may be a Domain
name (for example, www.trash.com) or simply a
string. (for example, ads/) Any URL which contains
ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked.
Buttons
Delete/Delete All Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or
all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be
selected by holding down the CTRL key while
selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key
while selecting.)
Add Use this to add the current Filter String to the site
list.
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Virtual Servers
This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make
Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users
would not be able to access a server on your LAN because:
❑ Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
❑ Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the
firewall in this device.
The “Virtual Server” feature solves these problems and allows Internet
users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.
IP Address Seen
by Internet
Users
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Figure 30 Virtual Servers
Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the
same IP Address, but using different protocols.
To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP
Address. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.
This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for
Internet users to connect to your Servers.
However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to
connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.
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Virtual Servers
Screen
The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the
Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 31 Virtual Servers Screen
This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to
define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the
“Properties” area.
Data - Virtual Servers Screen
Servers
Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any
Servers you have defined. Details of the selected Server
are shown in the “Properties” area.
Properties
Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as
required.
❏ If Enabled, any incoming connections will be
forwarded to the selected PC.
❏ If Disabled, any incoming connection attempts will
be blocked.
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PC (Server) Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running
the appropriate Server software.
Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server.
Internal Port
No.
External Port
No.
Enter the port number which the Server software is
configured to use.
The port number used by Internet users when
connecting to the Server. This is normally the same as
the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will
perform a “mapping” or “translation” function, allowing
the server to use one port address, while clients use a
different port address.
Buttons
Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set
the pre-defined Servers to use their default port
numbers.
Disable All This will cause the “Enable” setting of all Virtual Servers
to be set OFF.
Update Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data
shown in the “Properties” area on screen.
Add Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data
shown in the “Properties” area on screen. The entry
selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.
Delete Delete the current Virtual Server entry. Note that the
pre-defined Servers can not be deleted. Only Servers
you have defined yourself can be deleted.
Clear Form Clear all data from the “Properties” area, ready for input
of a new Virtual Server entry.
Note
For each entry, the PC must be running the appropriate Server
software.
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