Askey Computer RTW026D31 Users manual

Broadband Wireless Router

User’s Manual

Rev:01

2002/10/17

Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual

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Safety Notes

For Installation

 Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels.  Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.  Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the power

cord is frayed, replace it with a new one.

 Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openings

on the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to mount the product with a stack.

 Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine.  Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product.  Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions from

qualified service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or file.

 Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table.

For Using

 Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention to

the temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high.

 After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later.  Do not block the ventilating openings of this product.  When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product to

prevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating.

 Please choose a flat place surface to locate this device in level. If you put the device vertically, it might be

unsteady and might fall down. We are not responsible for such happening.

For Service

Do not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you attempt to service the product yourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

 If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.  If liquid has been spilled into the product.  If the product has been exposed to rain or water.  If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.  If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been dam a ged.  If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

Warning

 This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm

spacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two condition s : (1)

this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution

 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the

authority to operate equipment.

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FCC Information

The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to part 15

of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, there is no grantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.  Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Contents

Before you use ................................................................................ vii

Features ...............................................................................................vii

System Requirements............................................................................ viii

Unpacking............................................................................................ viii

Chapter 1: Overview .........................................................................1

Physical Outlook ..................................................................................... 1

Front Panel ................................................................................... 1

Rear Panel .................................................................................... 2

Chapter 2: Installation......................................................................3

Chapter 3: Concepts for Connection ..................................................5

On Ethernet Client................................................................................... 5

On Wireless Client................................................................................... 6

xDSL/ATU-R Connection........................................................................... 7

Connecting to Your xDSL Modem...................................................... 7

Chapter 4: Configuration...................................................................9

Setting TCP/IP on Client PC ...................................................................... 9

For Windows 98............................................................................. 9

For Windows ME ...........................................................................13

For Windows NT............................................................................13

For Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 17

For Windows XP............................................................................19

Configure PC to get IP address from DHCP.................................................20

For Windows 98............................................................................20

For Windows ME ...........................................................................21

For Windows NT............................................................................21

For Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 21

For Windows XP............................................................................22

Renew IP Address on Client PC.................................................................22

For Windows 98............................................................................22

For Windows ME ...........................................................................23

For Windows NT............................................................................23

For Windows 2000 ........................................................................ 24

For Windows XP............................................................................24

Chapter 5: Web Configuration......................................................... 25

Using the Web-Based Manager.................................................................25

Outline of Web Manager..........................................................................25

To Have the New Settings Take Effect..............................................25

Setup Wizard.........................................................................................26

WAN Type....................................................................................26

WAN Setting ................................................................................26

WLAN Settings..............................................................................28

DNS............................................................................................29

Advanced Setup.....................................................................................30

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System.................................................................................................30

Administrator Settings...................................................................30

Firmware Update ..........................................................................31

Configuration Tools .......................................................................31

Status.........................................................................................33

System Log..................................................................................34

Reset Wireless Broadband Router....................................................34

WAN ....................................................................................................35

Dynamic IP Address ......................................................................35

Static IP Address ..........................................................................35

PPPoE..........................................................................................36

DNS............................................................................................37

Bridge.........................................................................................37

LAN......................................................................................................37

LAN Settings ................................................................................37

DHCP Client List............................................................................38

WLAN...................................................................................................39

Wireless LAN Settings....................................................................39

WLAN MAC Control........................................................................40

NAT .....................................................................................................41

Virtual Server...............................................................................41

NAT Link Table .............................................................................42

Firewall.................................................................................................43

MAC Control.................................................................................43

DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) ...............................................................43

Routing.................................................................................................44

Static Routing...............................................................................44

Dynamic Routing ..........................................................................44

Routing Table...............................................................................45

Chapter 6: Troubleshooting............................................................. 46

Chapter 7: Glossary......................................................................... 49

Software......................................................................................51

Hardware.....................................................................................52

Before You Use

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The Wireless Broadband Router is a long-range, high performance wireless LAN product, which provides Access Point services to a 2.4 GHz RF network and bridges to an Ethernet backbone and routes to an Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless Broadband Router performs all the necessary inter-networking, bridging and routing functions. It receives data from both networks, stores them locally for further processing, installs and maintains connections, and transmits the packets to the proper destination.

The Wireless Broadband Router connects computers and laptops to your local network through wireless connection. The Radio Frequency (RF) waves link the wireless clients to the Access Point, and the Access Point works as a bridge between the wireless clients and the wired LAN or Ethernet clients.

The Wireless Broadband Router is compliant with the IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.11b DSSS specification and is Wi-Fi certified. Thus all wireless clients, even from different vendors, that meet the 802.11b standard can access your Ethernet network through this Wireless Access Point. Also, with throughput performance of up to 11 Mbps, the wireless connection is as efficient as the wired connection. The wireless LAN security is provided through its WEP (Wireless Equivalent Privacy) support.

Wireless Broadband Router has 4 10/100 Mbps switch ports. This switching automatically detects the speed of the device that you plug into it and routes it to the appropriate port.

Features

Router Features

 NAT let multiple users on LAN to access the Internet for the cost of only one IP address and enjoy various

multimedia applications.

 ALGs(Application Level Gateways) such as NetMeeting, FTP, RealPlayer, ICQ, CuSeeMe, mIRC, Quake,

Internet Games, etc.

 DMZ hosting, Multiple Virtual Servers (e.g., Web, FTP, Mail servers) can be setup in local network.  Static Route, RIP v1, v2  Multiple kind of broadband WAN connection: PPPoE, DHCP Client, Fixed IP  DHCP Server, DNS Relay

Bridging Features

 Supports self-learning bridge specified in IEEE 802.1 D Transparent Bridging  Transparent Bridging between 4-port 10/100 MB Ethernet switch and 802.11b Wireless LAN interface.

Security Features

 PAP(RFC1334), CHAP(RFC1994) for PPPoE session  Wireless support WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) uses RC4 with 40/64 and 128 bit key length  Block WAN Ping and Client MAC control

Wireless LAN Features

 Fully compatible to 802.1lb standard, allowing up to 11Mbps wireless rate with distance up to 300 feet/90

meters.

 The 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology is exploited.  Seamless roaming within wireless LAN infrastructure.  Low power consumption via efficient power management.

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System Requirements

For using Wireless Broadband Router, you have to make sure you have the following that installed on the clients:

For Wireless Clients

 Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP  Wireless card installed  Wireless card driver

For Ethernet Clients

 Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP  10/100 Base-T NIC  10/100 Base-T(UTP) network cable  A Hub

Note: Be aware that Cable/DSL Modem service registered from your Internet service provider is required for Internet access.

Unpacking

After unpack the Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router package, please check the contents of the package with the checklist stated below. If you find any item is missing, please contact the dealer directly.

 Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router  Power Adapter  Power Cord  RJ-45 Ethernet Cable  Quick Start Guide  User’s Manual  Driver & Utility Software CD

Subscription for Router Service To use the Cable/DSL Wireless Router, you have to subscribe for ADSL service from your broadband service

provider. According to the service type you subscribe, you will get various IP addresses: Dynamic IP: If you apply for dial-up connection, you will be given an Internet account with username and

password. You will get a dynamic IP by dialing up to your service provider.

Static IP address: If you apply for full-time connectivity, you may get either one static IP address or a range of IP

addresses from your service provider. The number of IP addresses varies according to different ADSL service provider.

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Chapter 1: Overview

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Before installing the Router, please take a look at the front panel and rear panel of the router. Getting acquainted with both panels will be helpful for installation later.

Physical Outlook

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The figure below illustrates the front panel of the Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router. It indicates the status of the router in.

After powering on the router, the PWR LED will be on till powering off. These LEDs will not be on simultaneously. When this device is transferring data, the LED will be blinking to indicate that which port that you are using.

LED Indicators

The ADSL Router is equipped with eight LEDs on the front panel as described in the table below (from left to right):

LED Color Status Description

Unlit Power off.PWR Green Solid Power on.

DIAG Green

LAN Green

WLAN Green

WAN Green

Unlit Power off or initial self-test of the unit is OK. Blinking

Solid Initial self-test failure or programming FLASH memory failure. Unlit Power off or no Ethernet carrier is present. Blinking Ethernet carrier is present and user data is going through Ethernet port. Solid Ethernet carrier is present. Unlit

Blinking Traffic is going through Wireless LAN interface. Solid Wireless LAN interface ready to work. Unlit Power off or line connection is handshaking or training is in progress. Blinking User data is going through WAN port. Solid Line connection is OK.

When software downloading or updating operation parameters located in FLASH memory is in progress.

Power off or no radio signal (WLAN card is not present or fails to function).

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Take a look at the rear panel of this wireless router.

WAN - It is used to connect to an Ethernet port of Cable/DSL modem broadband device. L1 ~ L4 - LAN port. 10/100 Base-TX, 4 ports auto-se nsi n g & cros so ver Ethernet switching hub. RST - A switch to reset to the default settings. PWR - Power switch. 12VDC - Power connector.

Chapter 2: Installation

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Connecting the Wireless Broadband Router

The Broadband Wireless Router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local Ethernet network. The Ethernet ports are capable of operation at either 10Mbps (10Base-T) or 100Mbps (100Base-Tx), depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub or switch. For any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps, you must use a Category 5 rated cable, such as the Ethernet cable included with the Broadband Wireless Router.

1. Connect the Ethernet cable with your xDSL/ATU-R to the 10Base-T Ethernet WAN port on your Broadband

Wireless Router.

Note: The attached xDSL/ATU-R must provide a standard 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Please use the Ethernet cable comes with your broadband device or any other standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable.

The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your xDSL/ATU-R may be an Ethernet crossover or a straight-through cable. It is important to use the cable provided by your ISP to connect the modem to your Broadband Wireless Router.

2. Please attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN port of your Wireless Broadband

Router.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the client PC.

4. If you want to connect to a hub for used by many devices, please connect the other end to the uplink port of

the hub.

5. Connect the supplied power adapter to the PWR port of your Router, and plug the other end to a power outlet.

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6. Turn on the power switch.

Chapter 3: Concepts for Connection

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To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the LAN port (connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device). The configuration can also be performed on a wireless client station.

On Ethernet Client

To access the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) via the Ethernet interface, the host computer must install TCP/IP protocol:

1. Choose a client PC and configure it to get a dynamic IP from the Broadband Wireless Router (AP).

2. Start up your browser and type 192.168.1.1 as the address to enter the web-based manager.

3. Enter the default password - admin.

4. Go to Setup Wizard to finish basic configuration. Select your WAN connection type. Available options include: Cable Modem,Fixed-IP xDSL, Dial-Up xDSL(PPP oE ). Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the basic

setting procedure. Finally, click Finish to exit basic setting web page.

Note: You should contact your ISP for the correct connection type and its corresponding configuration information.

5. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the Broadband Wir el e ss Ro uter.

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On Wireless Client

1. Install the wireless card driver and verify the wireless setting is as below: The default SSID: IEEE 802.11 LAN WEP encryption is disabled. Authentication Type is Open Key (or Open System according to your Wireless LAN Card). Use Infrastructure connection mode.

2. Check that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on your wireless client PC. Configure it to get a dynamic IP from the Broadband Wireless Router.

3. Enter the default password - admin.

Note: You should contact your ISP for the correct connection type and its corresponding configuration information.

5. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through the Broadband Wireless Router.

For the wireless-interfaced station, you need to set its SSID to the Broadband Wireless Router (AP)’s default SSID value and disable the WEP encryption.

Remote client

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xDSL/ATU-R Connection

The Broadband Wireless Router provides continuous and high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. In addition, it can connect your entire network to the Internet through an external broadband access device.

Note: The attached xDSL/ATU-R must provide a standard 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Please use the Ethernet cable comes with your broadband device or any other standard 10Base-T Ethernet cable.

The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your xDSL/ATU-R may be an Ethernet crossover cable or a straight-through cable. It is important to use the cable provided by your ISP to connect the modem to your Broadband Wir el e ss Ro uter.

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If you are going to connect the WAN port to a DSL modem, follow the steps below:

1. Use the Ethernet cable comes with your DSL modem. Plug one end to the 10Base-T Ethernet port of the

modem, and the other end to the WAN port on your Broadband Wireless Router.

2. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN port of your Broadband Wireless Router,

and the other end to a hub or a client PC.

3. At the LAN side, you also can use wireless client at the same time.

4. Set the DSL Modem’s connection mode as bridge mode.

5. Enter the web-based Configuration Manager to configure the WAN setting. Choose the connection typ e that

you registered from your ISP.

Wireless LAN

Broadband Wireless Router(AP)

Network 1

xDSL Modem

Network 2

Ethernet LAN

WAN

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Chapter 4: Configuration

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In order to access the Internet through the router, each host on your network must install/setup TCP/IP. Please follow the steps below for select a network adapter.

Setting TCP/IP on Client PC

To access the Router via Ethernet, the host computer must meet the following requirements:

 With Ethernet network interface.  Must have TCP/IP installed.  Set client PC with obtain an IP address automatically or set fix IP address.  With a web browser installed: Internet Explorer 5.x or later.

The Router is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of

255.255.255.0. As the DHCP server is Enable by default, the DHCP clients should be able to access the

Router. Or you could assign an IP address to the host PC first for initial configuration. You also can manage the Router through a web browser-based manager. The Router manager uses the HTTP protocol

via a web browser to allow you to set up and manage the device. To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the network

(either connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device). If TCP/IP is not already installed, follow the steps below for installation.

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1. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.

2. Double-click the Network icon.

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3. The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed network components.

Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6.

Your network interface card.

4. Highlight Protocol and click Add.

Check out if TCP/IP for your NIC is installed or not .

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5. On the left side of the windows, highlight Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK.

6. When returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties.

7. On IP Address tab:

Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet

Mask: 255.255.255.0 as in figure below. On Gateway tab: Add a gateway IP address: 192.168.1.1. And click OK.

8. When returning to Network window, click OK.

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