AOpen AOI-908 User Manual
Wireless Broadband Router
For xDSL/Cable Connections
User Guide
Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
October 2002
Wireless Broadband Router User Guide
October 2002
Copyright
Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment
on the part. The material contained herein is supplied without representation or warranty of any kind.
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use of this document or the material contained herein.
This copyright 2002. All rights reserved. No part of this document may be copied or re-used without
prior written consent
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Warranty
Broadband Router Products are provided with a limited one-year Warranty. Details of the warranty and
return process are explained in the Warranty Policy below. Warranty service is subject to the terms and
conditions of company Warranty Policy.
1. WARRANTY:
Broadband Router (the "Product") carry a one (1) year limited warranty, except for the power supply
units, which carry a one (1) year limited warranty (collectively the Warranty).
The Warranty covers:
(1) Defects in materials and workmanship of the Product under normal use and service
(Product De fects).
(2) Failure of the Product to perform in accordance with product specifications published by company
(Product Performance).
This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties that might otherwise arise with respect to the
Product. No individual or organization of whatever form, connected to company or not, has authority to
change or add to this Warranty.
This Warranty does not apply to any failure of the Product, which results from accident, abuse,
misapplication, alteration, or failure due to attached equipment, and company assumes no liability as a
consequence of such events under the terms of this Warranty. While company has made every effort to
provide clear and accurate technical information about the application of the Product, company assumes
no liability for any event arising out of the use of this technical information.
INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY MALFUNCTION, DESIGN
DEFECT, OR OTHERWISE WITH RESPECT TO BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, OR ANY
OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, ARE NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ACER
NETXUS AND ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED BOTH FOR PROPERTY AND FOR PERSONAL
INJURY DAMAGE.
2. PERIOD OF WARRANTY COVERAGE:
The period of coverage is one (1) year from the date the equipment is purchased. There shall be no
warranty after expiration of the period of coverage. ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR USE SHALL HAVE NO GREATER
DURATION THAN THE PERIOD OF COVERAGE STATED HEREIN AND SHALL
TERMINATE AUTOMATICALLY UPON THE EXPIRATION OF SUCH PERIOD.
3. REPAIR, REPLACEMENT AND REFUND:
In the event of a malfunction attributable directly to Product Defect or Product Performance, company
will, at its option, repair or replace the Product to whatever extent company deems necessary to restore
the Product to proper operating condition without charge to the customer. If in the company opinion, it is
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impractical for any reason to repair or replace the product, company may at its option refund or pay an
amount equal to the lesser of (1) the purchase price paid for the product or (2) the then effective
company estimated purchase price for the Product. The company may replace the Product with a new or
re-manufactured functionally equivalent product of equal value at the company option.
4. HARDWARE SERVICE:
To obtain hardware service, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the Product. Product under
warranty will be repaired or replaced according to the terms of the company Warranty Policy. After
expiration of the warranty, you may elect to have the Product repaired, in accordance with the terms of
this Warranty, except that you shall be responsible for all costs of repair, replacement and shipping and
handling.
5. SHIPPING AND HANDLING:
For equipment covered by warranty, Customers are responsible for shipping of products requiring repair
or replacement to and from the company Center, and for all shipping and handling charges incurred.
Broadband Router Products are provided with a limited one-year Warranty. Details of the warranty and
return process are explained in the Warranty Policy below. Warranty service is subject to the terms and
conditions of company Warranty Policy.
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Contents
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................... 1
VERVIEW OF THE WIRELESS ROUTER
O
EATURES AND SPECIFICATION
F
IRELESS ROUTER APPLICATIONS
W
............................... 1
Accessing the Internet............................................ 2
Accessing Servers from the Public Network .......... 2
ACKAGE CONTENTS
P
ARDWARE CONFIGURATION
H
................................................ 2
.................................. 3
Front View.............................................................. 3
LED Indicators: ..................................................... 3
Rear View............................................................... 3
2. BASIC INSTALLATION......................................... 5
.................. 1
......................... 2
Log On to the Router.............................................. 9
Set Your Local Time Zone and Local Data/Time
Information ..........................................................10
Set Router’s Operational Mode............................ 10
Set Router’s LAN IP Address ............................... 11
Configuring Your Internet Connection................. 12
Provide DNS Server Address Information ...........15
Configure Your Wireless LAN Connection ........... 16
Finish Setup Wizard and Save Your Settings........ 17
EVICE STATU S
D
....................................................... 18
System Log ........................................................... 19
DHCP Client Table .............................................. 20
DVANCED SETTINGS
A
.............................................. 21
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS
S
OW TO CONNECT CABLES TO YOUR WIRELESS
H
OUTER
R
..................................................................... 5
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3. CONFIGURING THE WIRELESS ROUTER ..... 7
ONFIGURING A
C
PC R
UNNING
MS-W
INDOWS
95/98/ME: .................................................................. 7
ONFIGURING A
C
PC R
UNNING
MS-W
INDOWS
XP/2000:.................................................................... 7
ONFIRMING YOUR
C
ONFIGURING THE ROUTER VIA WEB BROWSER
C
PC’S IP C
ONFIGURATION
:..... 8
.. 8
4. BASIC SETUP.......................................................... 9
ETUP WIZARD
S
......................................................... 9
Password Settings ................................................ 21
System Management............................................. 22
DHCP Server Settings.......................................... 23
Virtual Server Settings .........................................24
MAC Filtering Settings ........................................25
IP Filtering Settings............................................. 26
Static Routing....................................................... 28
Special Applications............................................. 28
E-mail Alert Settings ............................................ 30
Dynamic DNS Settings......................................... 31
Firmware Upgrade...............................................32
Factory Default.................................................... 32
Reboot Router ......................................................32
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1. Introduction
This manual provides detail instructions of setup and the functions of the wireless Internet Access
Router. This is a breakthrough for SOHO users who need to share a high-speed broadband Internet
connection to the Internet.
The wireless Internet Access Router enables your network to connect through any XDSL/Cable modem
to the Internet—providing a simple network solution for SMB and SOHO users.
Overview of the Wireless Router
The Wireless Router is a small desktop router that sits between your local Ethernet network and a
remote network (e.g., the Internet or a remote office). The Wireless Router contains an EWAN port
connecting to an external xDSL/Cable modem, and a four-port 10/100Mbps Ethernet switch for
connection to PCs on your local network.
Data comes into the Wireless Router from the local LAN and then is “routed” to the remote network,
and vice versa.
Features and Specification
LAN: 4*Port 10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet switch
WAN: 1*10BaseT/100BaseT RJ-45 WAN port for connecting Internet through xDSL/Cable modem
Multiple users to share Internet access
IP routing and NAT/PAT support
VPN (Virtual Private Network) supporting for PPTP/L2TP/IPSec pass-through.
Supporting PPPoE client function for xDSL connections
Supporting MAC clone for cable modem connection
Supporting Multimedia application(ICQ, NetMeeting, CUSeeMe, Quick Time, etc)
Supporting Virtual Server
Compatible with UPnP (Universal Plug-and-Play)
Supporting Dynamic DNS
Seamless roaming by WLAN infrastructure
64-bit and 128-bit WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Supporting Cisco-like Command Line Interface (CLI)
Embedded Telnet server for remote Console management
Web-based GUI
Firmware upgrade via Web-based GUI
Configuration data upload and download via TFTP
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Support DHCP server/client
SNMP MIB support, easily for MIS staff
MAC address filtering
IP Packet filtering (IP address/Protocol/Port number)
SYSLOG
Wireless Router Applications
Accessing the Internet
The most common use for the Wireless Router is to provide Internet access, so that everyone on your
LAN can surf the web and send/receive email or files. The Wireless Router automatically acquires the
necessary IP address when the connection to the Internet is established. You don’t need to apply for and
assign an IP address to each PC or workstation on your network.
Accessing Servers from the Public Network
If you want special servers to be accessible by remote users across the Internet (e.g., an e-mail server, an
FTP server, or a web server), you can configure the Wireless Router to proxy the service from its own
address. This means that the remote user can address the router as if it were the special server and the
Wireless Router will re-direct this connection to the appropriate computer on the network.
Package Contents
Your Broadband Router package contains the following items:
1 Broadband Router
1 802.11b Wireless PCMCIA AP card
1 DC Power Adapter, DC 5V 2A
1 CD-ROM containing the online documentation
1 Quick Start Guide
If any of the above items were damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Hardware Configuration
Front View
LED Indicators:
Rear View
LAN
1-4
WAN
WLAN
PWR
LINK
/ACT
LINK
/ACT
The green LED will LIGHT when a good link is established, and
BLINK when a packet is being transmitted or received.
The green LED will LIGHT when a remote carrier is connected, and
BLINK when a packet is being transmitted or received.
The green LED will LIGHT when wireless LAN is ready, and BLINK
when data are being transmitted or received.
The green LED will LIGHT if the router is receiving power.
DC5V Connect the DC power adapter
WAN Connect the xDSL/Cable Modem
LAN 1-4
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Connect any wired networking devices, such as PCs, printers or
servers
3
Side View
Restore Recover to the factory default.
Restore
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2. Basic Installation
System Requirements
You must complete the following items before you configure your router:
Install an xDSL/Cable modem with service through an Internet Service Provider.
Obtain an Internet access account from an Internet Service Provider.
Obtain a Gateway server address and DNS server address from your Internet Service Provider.
Set up a PC with a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assignment via DHCP. Install an
Ethernet network card or 802.11b wireless network card.
How to Connect Cables to Your Wireless Router
Stpe1. Insert PCMCIA AP card attached in the package to the router.
Stpe2. The following illustration shows the connectors on the back of the Wireless
Router.
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Connect cables to these connectors as follows:
Connect up to four workstations to the RJ-45 LAN connectors
Connect to the xDSL or Cable device
Plug the DC adapter power cable to the Wireless Router and a wall electrical outlet
WARNING! Power supply (power adapter) must be removed before you remove or slide
in your PCMCIA Wireless Module into your Wireless Broadband Router.
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3. Configuring the Wireless Router
You can configure your wireless router by a host PC in one of the following three ways.
Web browser via a local LAN
Command Line Interface via a telnet client
Configuring a PC Running MS-Windows 95/98/Me:
1. Click the Start Button, and select Settings.
2. Click the Control Panel. The Win95/98/Me Control Panel will appear.
3. Open the Network setup window by double-clicking the Network icon.
4. Check your list of Network items. If TCP/IP is already installed, proceed to step 5. Otherwise: (You
may need your Windows CD to complete the installation of TCP/IP.)
- Click the ADD button.
In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol.
·
In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft.
·
In the Network Protocols area of the same dialog box, select TCP/IP and click OK.
·
5. With TCP/IP installed, select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components.
6. In the TCP/IP window, check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
Bindings: Select Client for Microsoft Networks and Files and printer sharing for
MicrosoftNetworks
Gateway: All fields are blank.
DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
WINS Configuration: Select Use DHCP for WINS Resolution.
IP address: Select the Obtain IP address automatically radio button.
7. Reboot the PC.
Configuring a PC Running MS-Windows XP/2000:
1. Click the Start button, and choose Control Panel (in Classic View).
2. In the Control Panel, double-click Network Connections.
3. Double-click Local Area Connection.
4. In the LAN Area Connection Status window, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click
Properties.
5. Select the Obtain an IP address automatically and the Obtain DNS server address
automatically radio buttons.
6. Click OK to finish the configuration.
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