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APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

User’s Manual

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© Copyright 2005 American Power Conversion Corporation. American Power Conversion Corporation is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island. American Power Conversion, the American Power Conversion logo, and other American Power Conversion product name(s) are trademarks or registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of the companies with which they are associated.

Contents

Preface v

Intended Audience v

Contents of this Manual v

Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual v

Software v

Regulatory Approvals vi

CE Standards vi CE Marking Warning vi

Compliance Statement vi

Disclaimers vi

Trademarks vi

Additional Information vi

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Features 1-1

General 1-1 Wireless 1-1 Router Mode Features 1-1

Package Contents 1-2

Physical Features 1-2

Modes 1-3

Access Point (AP) Mode 1-4 AP/Router Mode 1-4 Config Mode 1-5 Client Mode 1-5

Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration 1

Requirements 2-1

How to Perform the Initial Configuration 2-1

Using The System Setup Screen 2-3

Using The Config File Screen 2-4

Upgrading the Firmware 2-5

Chapter 3: Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode 3-1

Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network 3-1

Using the Wireless Security Screen 3-2

The Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 3-3 The Wireless Security (WPA-PSK) Screen 3-4

Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 3-5

Chapter 4: Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode 4-1

Connecting in AP/Router Mode 4-1

Using the AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2

The Wireless Security Screen 4-4

Security System: WEP 4-4 Security System: WPA-PSK 4-5

The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 4-6

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-7

Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel) 4-7 Connection Types: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login 4-8

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 11

Fixed/Dynamic IP Address 4-11 Connection Status - PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Screen 4-12 Connection Status - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Screen 4-14 Connection Status - L2TP Screen 4-15

Chapter 5: AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features 5-1

The Advanced Internet Screen 5-1

Communication Applications 5-1 Port Forwarding 5-2 IP Address Seen by Internet Users 5-3

The Port Forwarding Screen 5-4

Using Self-defined Servers 5-5

Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 5-6

The Network Diagnostics Screen 5-8

The Options Screen 5-9

The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-10

The Security Screen 5-12

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router for Client Mode 6-1

Connecting the Computer to the Router 6-1

The Client Mode Setup Screen 6-2

The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-3

Chapter 7: Operation and Usage 7-1

When Changing Modes 7-1

Using AP Mode 7-1

Using AP/Router Mode 7-2

Using Client Mode 7-3

APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A-1

General Problems A-1

Wireless Access — AP or AP/Router Mode A-1

Router Mode A-2

APPENDIX B. ABOUT WIRELESS LANS B-1

Modes for Wireless LANs B-1

Ad hoc Mode B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1

Basic Service Set (BSS) and Extended Service Set (ESS) B-1

BSS B-1 ESS B-1 Channels B-2

Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) B-2

APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATIONS C-1

Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications C-1

Wireless Interface Specifications C-1

Regulatory Approvals C-1

CE Standards C-1 CE Marking Warning C-1

Warranty C-2

Technical Support C-2

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router 1-2 Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 3. AP/Router Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 4. Client Mode Configuration 1-5 Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen 2-2 Figure 6. The System Setup Screen 2-3 Figure 7. The Config File Screen 2-4 Figure 8. The Upgrade Firmware Screen 2-5 Figure 9. The AP Mode Setup Screen 3-1 Figure 10. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) 3-3 Figure 11. The Wireless Security Screen (WPA-PSK) 3-4 Figure 12. The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen (AP Mode) 3-5 Figure 13. The AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2 Figure 14. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) 4-4 Figure 15. The Wireless Security Screen (WPA-PSK) 4-5 Figure 16. The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen (AP/Router Mode) 4-6 Figure 17. The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen (Travel Mode) 4-7 Figure 18. Ethernet Port Configuration (All Settings) 4-9 Figure 19. Connection Details (Fixed/Dynamic IP Address) 4-11 Figure 20. The PPPoE Status Screen 4-12 Figure 21. The PPTP Status Screen 4-14 Figure 22. The L2TP Status Screen 4-15 Figure 23. The Advanced Internet Screen 5-1 Figure 24. Port Forwarding 5-3 Figure 25. The Port Forwarding Screen 5-4 Figure 26. The DDNS Screen 5-6 Figure 27. The Network Diagnostics Screen 5-8 Figure 28. The Options Screen 5-9 Figure 29. The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-10 Figure 31. The Security Screen 5-12 Figure 32. The Client Mode Setup Screen 6-2 Figure 33. The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-3 Figure 34. The AP/Router Setup Screen (annotated) 7-3

Preface

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User’s Manual provides information on configuring, setting up, and using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. It also provides information on troubleshooting common problems, background information about using wireless LANs, and specifications for the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Intended Audience

This manual is designed for users who want to:

• Use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

• Configure and use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router software

Contents of this Manual

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User Manual contains seven chapters and three appendixes.

Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Chapter 2, “The Initial Configuration,” provides information about the initial configuration of the router.

Chapter 3, “Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode,” provides setup information for the AP Mode.

Chapter 4, “Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode,” provides setup information for the AP/Router Mode.

Chapter 5, “AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features,” explains when and how to use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router’s advanced features in AP/Router mode.

Chapter 6, “Configuring the Router for Client Mode,” provides configuration details for Client Mode.

Chapter 7, “Operation and Usage,” details the operation of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and the status screens.

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance,” covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and provides some possible solutions to them.

Appendix B, “About Wireless LANs,” provides some background information about using wireless LANs.

Appendix C, “Specifications,” provides APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router specifications.

Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual

Note: emphasizes a key point.

Caution: notifies users of potential damage to hardware or software.

Warnin g: notifies users of a potential to cause injury.

Bold indicates a screen, menu, field, mode, or key name, or is used for emphasis.

Courier indicates text that is typed into a Web browser or in response to a prompt.

Copyright

Copyright © 2005 American Power Conversion (APC). No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of:

American Power Conversion

32 Fairgrounds Road

West Kingston, RI 02892

1-800-800-4272

Software

This software was developed by Sercom for APC.

Regulatory Approvals

CE Standards

This product complies with the 73/23/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards:

• EN300328-2

• EN301489-1/-17

• EN60950

CE Marking Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Compliance Statement

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Disclaimers

APC makes no representations or warranties with respect to the documentation herein described and especially disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Further, APC reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes from time to time in the content without obligation of APC to notify any person of such revisions or changes.

Some illustrations in this manual are representations only, and not actual depictions.

Trademarks

APC is a registered trademark of American Power Conversion.

All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.

Additional Information

For additional information about the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, or for any documentation inquiries, consult the APC web site at www.apc.com.

Features

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and describes the following:

• Features

• Package Contents

• Physical Features

• Modes

Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, as the unit can become extremely hot.

Features

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router incorporates many advanced features, and is designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use.

General

• Compact Size. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and its power supply are small and light, making them easy to move from

one location to another as required.

• Easy Setup. Use the Web browser for configuration. In Config mode, the IP address of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is

not required.

• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to

the computer, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This feature makes it easy to change the configuration to match the current environment.

Wireless

• Standards Compliant. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) and IEEE802.11b

specifications for wireless LANs.

• Supports both 802.11g and 802.11b Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the

802.11b standard, so both 802.11g and 802.11b 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 128 bit and 64 bit are supported.

• WPA-PSK Support. The WPA-PSK standard for data encryption is supported. This standard provides better encryption than WEP.

• 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 the LAN.

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

Router Mode Features

• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon

request. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can act as a DHCP Server for PCs using the Access Point.

• Shared LAN/WAN Access. All users on the wireless LAN can share the IP Address on the Ethernet port of the APC 3-in-1

Wireless Mobile Router, providing shared access to the LAN or WAN. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Ethernet (WAN) port connection, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router supports both

Dynamic IP address (IP address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP address.

• PPPoE, PPTP Support. On the Ethernet (WAN), port connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Point-to-Point

Tunneling Protocol) login methods.

• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and

Conferencing applications, (often difficult to use when behind a firewall) is included.

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

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• DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Port Forwarding on the LAN using a domain name,

even if the IP address is not fixed.

• DMZ. One (1) computer on the 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.

• VPN Pass through Support. computers with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are

transparently supported; no configuration is required.

• Network Diagnostics. Use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus

protecting the network from malicious attacks from external sources.

• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood internet connections with invalid packets and

connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that internet access becomes unavailable. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.ents

Package Contents

The following items are included with the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router:

• The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Unit

• 5-Volt, 2-Amp AC/DC Power Adapter

• Category 6 (CAT6) Ethernet Cable

• Quick Installation Guide

• Documentation CD

• Universal Serial Bus (USB) Power Cable

If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact the dealer immediately.

Physical Features

The physical features of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router are displayed in the following figure.

Power

Ethernet

Mode Selector Switch

LEDs

Mode Selector Switch: 1 - AP mode 2 - AP/Router mode 3 - Config mode 4 - Client mode

LEDs:

• Power LED

• Wireless LED

• Ethernet LED

Figure 1. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

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Feature Functionality

Power Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Ethernet Port Connect the 10/100BaseT ethernet cable here.

In AP mode or AP/Router mode, this is connected to the LAN or WAN.

In Config mode, this is connected to the computer.

In Client mode, this is connected to the computer.

LEDs:

• Power LED On - Power is available.

Off - No power.

• Wireless LED On - Wireless interface available.

Off - Wireless interface unavailable.

Flashing - Data being transferred.

• Ethernet LED On - Ethernet connection established.

Off - No Ethernet connection.

Flashing - Data being transferred.

Mode Selector Switch (4-position switch)

Reset Button (2-function switch)

Switch position:

1 - AP mode 2 - AP/Router mode 3 - Config mode 4 - Client mode

Restart (reboot) - press & release.

Set all settings to factory defaults - press & hold (for 8 seconds), then release.

Note: Do not perform this function while connected or using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Modes

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router an function in the following four modes:

• Switch position 1 - Access Point (AP) mode is used for 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations.

• Switch position 2 - AP/Router mode provides Broadband LAN/WAN access for all wireless stations.

• Switch position 3 - Config (Configuration) mode, used only for configuration, makes it easy to connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless

Mobile Router and change its configuration.ature

• Switch position 4 - Client mode is used to convert the Ethernet port on a computer to a wireless interface. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless

Mobile Router is connected to a computer's Ethernet port and converts that port to a wireless interface. The computer then uses the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to join a wireless network.

The mode is set ONLY by the mode selector switch on the side of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (wait a few seconds after changing modes). It is important to understand these different modes, and the benefits and limitations of each.

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Modes

Access Point (AP) Mode

Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration

Access Point (AP) mode is used with existing secure home and corporate networks. In AP mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router connects wireless stations to each other, and to the LAN on the Ethernet port. Because the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is “transparent” (that is, it does not have an IP address) it cannot be configured in AP mode (use Config mode instead).

Use Access Point (AP) mode in any of the following situations:

• There is only one user (wireless client).

• There are multiple wireless clients, and all have explicit permission to connect to the LAN or WAN to which the Ethernet port is

connected.

• A user wants to create a private wireless LAN (not using the Ethernet port), using Infrastructure mode instead of Ad hoc mode. In this

case, each computer must “self-assign” an IP address, since there is no DHCP server available. If using Windows XP, this self-assignment will work correctly; all wireless stations will have compatible IP addresses.

Do NOT use Access Point (AP) mode in the following situations:

• There are multiple users (wireless clients).

• There are no permissions for multiple users to connect to the LAN or WAN on the Ethernet port (use AP/Router mode instead).

AP/Router Mode

Figure 3. AP/Router Mode Configuration

AP/Router mode is used with unsecured networks, such as those in hotels and airports. In AP/Router mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router acts as an AP and a DHCP Server, allocating IP addresses for wireless stations (clients). It also acts as a NAT Router, sharing the IP address on the Ethernet (LAN/WAN) port with all wireless clients. (It has 2 IP addresses, one on the LAN/WAN port and another on the wireless LAN.)

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Modes

Use AP/Router mode in any of the following situations:

• The Ethernet port is connected to a broadband modem rather than an Ethernet port.

• There is permission for ONLY ONE (1) user to connect to the LAN or WAN, but multiple user connections are required. (In

AP/Router mode, the IP address on the Ethernet port is shared by all wireless clients.)

Notes: 1. AP/Router mode uses a technology called “NAPT” (Network Address Port Translation), and NAPT may cause

problems with some complex multi-user communication applications. (There is no problem with common services such as HTTP, FTP, E-mail, etc.). Should problems occur, try getting permission for all users to connect to the LAN/WAN and use AP mode instead.

2. It is possible to connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and change its configuration while it is

AP/Router mode.

The IP address used is the wireless LAN IP address, which can be set on the AP/Router Setup screen. The default value is 192.168.0.1 (the same as the Config mode IP address); however, this address can be modified as needed.

Note: Users must change the wireless LAN IP address if the LAN/WAN is using the address range 192.168.0.1 ~ 192.168.0.254.

Config Mode

Config mode is used to perform any required configuration. In Config mode, the following settings are always used.

Password The current password is Admin.

The default password is APC.

If the password is set, use admin as the login name.

IP Address

DHCP Server Enabled (for both Ethernet and wireless)

SSID Default

Wireless Security Disabled

192.168.1.1 (Mask: 255.255.255.0)

Connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router using either the wireless interface or the wired Ethernet connection. (the wired connection is recommended). See Chapter 2, “” for information.

Client Mode

Figure 4. Client Mode Configuration

Client mode is used with PC game consoles that have an existing Ethernet connection, In Client mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is connected to the Ethernet port of the computer (or other device), and will connect to a wireless LAN. This has the effect of converting the Ethernet port to a wireless interface.

Note: In Client mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is transparent; it has no IP address.

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Modes

Use Client mode in any of the following situations:

• The device does not have a wireless interface.

• The device’s wireless interface does not support the required features.

• Simultaneous connection to two (2) wireless networks is needed - one via the wireless interface, the other via the Ethernet port and

the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

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Requirements

Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration

This chapter provides information about the initial configuration of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, including the following:

• Requirements

• How to Perform the Initial Configuration

• Using The System Setup Screen

• Using The Config File Screen

• Upgrading the Firmware

Requirements

The following are required to do the initial configuration:

• Network cable. Use a standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the computer.

• To use the wireless interface, the computer must be equipped with an IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b wireless adapter.

How to Perform the Initial Configuration

Use the following steps to perform the initial configuration:

1. Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select Config mode (switch position #3).

2. Power up and wait for the Ethernet LED to turn on. This indicates the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is ready.

3. Establish a wired or wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (a Wired connection is recommended).

Wired - connect a standard LAN cable from the computer's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Wireless - select the wireless network with the SSID default

4. Start the Web browser.

5. In the Location or Address bar, enter the following: config.ap

Notes: 1. This will work only while in Config mode. In AP mode, the router does not connect. In AP/Router mode,

connect using the Wireless LAN IP address.

2. This may not work when using a Wireless connection with a computer that also has an active 10/100BaseT

Ethernet connection.

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How to Perform the Initial Configuration

6. By default, the admin username is Admin and password is APC. If the admin password has been set (on the System screen), a prompt appears for the username and password. Enter admin for the user name, and enter the current password. The Mode Configuration screen appears.

Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen

The Mode Configuration screen provides access to the three main setup screens:

• AP mode - settings for AP (Access Point) mode.

• AP/Router mode - settings for AP/Router mode.

• Client mode - settings for Client mode.

7. Configure the System screen and the modes (AP or AP/Router) to use.

The System screen is described in the following section.

AP mode settings are detailed in Chapter 3, “Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode.”

AP/Router mode settings are described in Chapter 4, “Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode” and Chapter 5, “AP/Router

Mode - Advanced Features.”

Client mode settings are detailed in Chapter 6, “Configuring the Router for Client Mode.”

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Using The System Setup Screen

Use the System Setup screen to enter settings that are mode-independent.

Using The System Setup Screen

Figure 6. The System Setup Screen

The following table describes the fields in the System Setup screen.

Admin

Administrator PC Mac Address

No login required for admin PC

Change Admin login

New Password

Verify Password

This is used to identify the computer. Provide this information if this computer is normally used.

If the computer has both a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port, and a Wireless interface, then it will have a different MAC address for each. The MAC address is also called the “Physical Address”. This address is obtained by checking the Properties for the desired interface, but the provided Set to my PC buttons make this unnecessary.

Ethernet Port - the MAC address, on the computer, for the 10/100BaseT Ethernet port.

Wireless Interface - the MAC address, on the computer, for the Wireless interface.

Set to my PC - only one of these buttons will work. If connected via Wireless, the

button for the Wireless interface will insert the computer’s Wireless MAC address into the field provided. If connected via the Wired Ethernet interface, the button for the Ethernet port will insert the computer’s Ethernet MAC address into the field provided.

If enabled, and the MAC address of the computer is provided, users are not prompted for the password when they connect using the computer.

Users should set a password for the admin login, using the password fields below. This option is provided to allow users to set a password, but avoid the inconvenience of being prompted for the password whenever they want to change the settings.

This login is required to change any settings on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. (By default, the password is APC, so the first time a connection is made, there is no prompt for the password.)

Check this box to change the current password, and then enter the required password in the fields below. If this checkbox is enabled, and the password fields left blank, then the password is cleared (set to no password).

Enter the new password here.

Note that if the password is set, a prompt appears for the username and password when a connection is made. Use Admin as the user name.

Re-enter the new password in this field to ensure it is correct.

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Using The Config File Screen

System

Device Name The name of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This field can be modified as needed.

Firmware version Displays the current version of the firmware.

Click the Upgrade Firmware button to install a new version of the firmware (the new firmware file must be downloaded first).

Clicking the button will display the Upgrade Firmware screen. See the following section for further details.

Config File Use this feature to download (save) the current settings to a file on the computer or upload (restore) a

previously-saved config file. Click the desired button:

Download prompts for the location of the configuration file on the computer.

Upload displays the Config File screen. See below for details.

Using The Config File Screen

Use this screen to download the current settings from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and save them to a file on the computer.

Users can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router simply by uploading it to the router.

Additionally, use this screen to set the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.

A sample Config File screen is shown below.

Figure 7. The Config File Screen

The following table describes the fields on the Config File screen.

Upload Config

Default Config Clicking the Restore Defaults button will reset the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to its factory

Use this option to restore a previously saved configuration file back to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file.

Caution:Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the existing settings.

default settings.

Caution:This action deletes ALL of the existing settings.

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Upgrading the Firmware

The firmware (software) in the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can be upgraded using the Web browser. To do this:

1. Download the upgrade file.

2.Select Upgrade on the System Setup screen. A screen similar to the following appears.

Figure 8. The Upgrade Firmware Screen

Use these steps to upgrade the firmware:

1. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.

2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.

3. Click the Start Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade.

Note: The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is

completed. Any connections to or through the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will be lost.

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Upgrading the Firmware

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Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network

Chapter 3: Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode

This chapter provides setup information for the Access Point (AP) mode of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router including:

• Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network

• Using the Wireless Security Screen

• Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen

It is not possible to connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router while it is in this mode. Configuration for AP mode must be performed while in Config mode. By default, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will allow both 802.11g and 802.11b connections.

Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network

1. Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select Config mode (switch position #3).

2. Power up and wait for the Ethernet LED to turn on. This indicates that the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is ready.

3. Establish a wired or wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (a wired connection is recommended).

Wired - Connect a standard LAN cable from the computer's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. Wireless - Select the wireless network with the SSID APC_AP

4. Start the Web browser.

5. In the Location or Address bar, enter the following: config.ap

Note: This will work only while in Config mode.

6. If the admin password has been set (on the System screen), a prompt displays for the username and password. Enter Admin for the user name, and enter the current password. The Mode Configuration screen displays.

7. Click the Configure button for AP mode.The AP Mode Setup screen displays.

Figure 9. The AP Mode Setup Screen

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