Black Box LW6005A User Manual

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AUGUST 2004

LW6005A LW6005A-EU LW6005A-UK

Pure Networking 802.11g

Wireless Router

Users’ Guide

FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

and INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other Class B certified device.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

NOM STATEMENT

12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

pcANYWHERE is a registered trademark of Dynamic Microprocessor Associates, Inc.

Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

Netscape Navigator is a registered trademark of Netscape Communications Corporation.

Sun is a registered trademark of Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Minimum Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 What’s Included . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.4 The Router Illustrated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4.1 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4.2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

3. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

4. Quick Setup Wizard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.1 Time Zone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

4.2 Broadband Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

4.2.1 Cable Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4.2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.2.3 PPPoE xDSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.2.4 PPTP xDSL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

5. General Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

5.1 System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.1 Time Zone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

5.1.2 Password Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

5.1.3 Remote Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

5.2 WAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

5.2.1 Dynamic IP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.2.2 Static IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

5.2.4 PPTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.2.5 L2TP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

5.2.6 Telstra Big Pond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

5.2.7 DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

5.2.8 DDNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.3 LAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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Contents (continued)

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5.4 Wireless . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.4.1 Basic Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

5.4.2 Advanced Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

5.4.3 Security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

5.4.4 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

5.5 NAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

5.5.1 Port Forwarding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

5.5.2 Virtual Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

5.5.3 Special Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

5.5.4 UPnP Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

5.5.5 ALG Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

5.6 Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

5.6.1 Access Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

5.6.2 URL Blocking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

5.6.3 Denial of Service (DoS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106

5.6.4 DMZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

6. Status Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

6.1 Status and Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112

6.2 Internet Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113

6.3 Device Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114

6.4 Security Log. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115

6.5 Active DHCP Client Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117

6.6 Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118

7. Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

7.1 Configuration Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

7.2 Firmware Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

7.3 Reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

8.1 Calling Black Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

8.2 Shipping and Packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

Appendix. How to Manually Find Your PC’s IP and MAC Address . . . . . . . . 126

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Standards: 802.11g, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, IEEE 802.3 (10 Mbps), IEEE 802.3u (100 Mbps), WEP, WPA, WES

CPU: ADMtek 6120 (175-MHz MIPS R4000)

Memory: Flash: 2 MB NOR; RAM: 16 MB DRAM

Speed: (1) WAN and (4) LAN ports: 10 or 100 Mbps, autosensing

Internet Access Throughput: Up to 50 Mbps

Users Supported: Up to 253

Connectors: (5) RJ-45: (4) LAN, (1) WAN

Indicators: (12) LEDs: (1) PWR, (1) WAN 10/100 M, (1) WAN LNK/ACT,

(4) LAN 10/100 M, (4) LAN LNK/ACT, (1) WLAN-G

Temperature Tolerance: 50 to 113°F (10 to 45°C)

Humidity: Up to 90%, noncondensing

Size: 1.2"H x 7.4"W x 3.9"D (3 x 18.8 x 9.9 cm)

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2. Introduction

2.1 Overview

The Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless Router is a cost-effective IP sharing router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your router’s Internet connection settings, plug your PC into the LAN port, and you’re ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect other hubs or switches to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network.

This router has high Internet access throughput (up to 50 Mbps). It supports up to 253 users. You can also access private LAN servers from the public network. The router includes four 10-/100-Mbps LAN ports and one 10-/100-Mbps WAN port.

The router is embedded with an IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. It’s perfect for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow’s expansion and speed.

For easy setup, the router supports DHCP (Server/Client). It also supports advanced features such as special applications, DMZ, virtual servers, access control, firewall, and bridge mode. Monitor the router’s status via DHCP client log, security log, and device/connection status. You can even configure the router remotely via its Web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI).

2.2 Minimum Requirements

• (1) External xDSL (ADSL) or cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).

• (1) Network interface card (NIC) for each PC.

• PCs with a Web browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator

4.7 or higher).

2.3 What’s Included

• (1) Pure Networking 802.11g Wireless Router

• (1) Quick Installation Guide

• (1) CD-ROM containing a users’ manual in PDF format

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• (1) power adapter

• (1) 2.2-dBm dipole antenna

2.4 The Router Illustrated

2.4.1 B

ACKPANEL

Figure 2-1 shows the router’s back panel. Numbers 1–5 in Figure 2-1 correspond to Numbers 1–5 in the text following Figure 2-1.

Figure 2-1. The router’s back panel.

➀ Local Area Network (LAN): The router’s four LAN ports are where you connect

your LAN’s PCs, printer servers, hubs, switches, etc.

➁ Wide Area Network (WAN): The WAN port is the segment connected to your

xDSL or cable modem; it’s linked to the Internet.

➂ Reset: The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1. If problems occur with your router, press the Reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds). The router will reboot itself, keeping your original configurations.

2. If problems persist, if you experience extreme problems, or if you forgot your password, press the Reset button for more than 4 seconds. The router will reset itself to the factory-default settings.

➀

➁

➂

➄

➃

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➃ Power connector.

➄ Antenna connector.

2.4.2 F

RONT

ANEL

On the router’s front panel are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Table 2-1 and Figure 2-2 describe these LEDs. Numbers 1–6 in Figure 2-2 correspond to numbers 1–6 in Table 2-1.

Figure 2-2. The router’s front panel.

➀

➁

➃

➄

➂

➅

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Table 2-1. Front-panel LEDs and their functions.

LED Status Description

➀ PWR On Router’s power supply is on.

➁ WAN 10/100M On WAN port 100 Mbps is connected.

Off WAN port 10 Mbps is connected.

➂ WAN LNK/ACT On WAN is connected.

Off No WAN connection.

Flashing WAN port has activity (ACT), data is

being sent.

➃ LAN 10/100M On LAN port 100 Mbps is connected.

(Ports 1–4)

Off LAN port 10 Mbps is connected.

➄ LAN LNK/ACT On LAN is connected.

(Ports 1-4)

Off No LAN connection.

Flashing LAN port has activity (ACT),

data is being sent.

➅ WLAN-G On Wireless LAN has been activated.

Off Wireless LAN is disabled.

Flashing Wireless LAN has activity (ACT),

data is being sent.

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3. Installation

This chapter contains step-by-step instructions for how to set up the router and get connected to the Internet.

1. Set up your network as shown in Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1. Typical application.

2. Set your LAN PC client so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.

All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, proceed to step 3 on page 20.)

PCs

Switch/hub

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(LW6005A)

WAN port to cable or

DSL modem

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Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

Because the router’s DHCP is on, you only have to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, the router obtains its IP address automatically. Step 2 will show you how to configure your PC so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows

95/98/Me (step 2a), Windows XP

(step 2b), Windows 2000 (step 2c), or Windows NT

(step 2d) operating

systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh

, Sun®, etc.), follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings, then click on Control Panel.

The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window will appear.

3. Check your list of network components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click on

the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6 below.

4. In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click on

the Add button.

5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP,

then click on the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

6. After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP

from the list of network components, then click on the Properties button. Figure 3-2 appears.

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Figure 3-2. TCP/IP Properties screen, IP Address tab.

7. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks.

• Advanced: Select the router’s configuration.

• NetBIOS: Select this tab.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

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• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

8. Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your router’s DHCP server.

NOTE

Please make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, proceed to step 3 on page 20.

2b) Windows XP

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings, then click on Network Connections. The Network Connections window will appear.

2. Double-click on the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it, and click on the Properties button. Figure 3-3 appears.

4. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown in Figure 3-3.

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Figure 3-3. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen, General tab.

5. Click on the OK button to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your router’s DHCP server.

NOTE

Make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, proceed to step 3 on page 20.

2c) Windows 2000

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings, then click on Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.

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2. Double-click on the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up Connection window, double-click on the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.

3. In the Local Area Connection window, click on the Properties button.

4. Check your list of Network Components (this screen is not shown here). You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on your list. Select it, and click on the Properties button.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown in Figure 3-4.

Figure 3-4. Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties screen, General tab.

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6. Click on the OK button to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your router’s DHCP server.

NOTE

Make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, proceed to step 3 on page 20.

2d) Windows NT

1. Click on the Start button and select Settings, then click on Control Panel.

The Control Panel window will appear.

2. Double-click on the Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select

the Protocol tab from the Network window.

3. Check to see if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If

TCP/IP is not installed, click on the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5 below.

4. In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and

click on the OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.

5. After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP

from the list of Network Protocols, then click on the Properties button. Figure 3-5 appears.

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Figure 3-5. Microsoft TCP/IP Properties screen, IP Address tab.

6. Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Leave all fields blank.

• WINS Address: Leave all fields blank.

• Routing: Leave all fields blank.

7. Click on the OK button to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your router’s DHCP server.

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NOTE

Make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, proceed to step 3 (below).

3. Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default, the router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, refer to the Appendix.

NOTE

Make sure that the router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP server on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the router’s DHCP server, see the previous page.)

4. Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address 192.168.2.1 (router’s IP address) into your PC’s Web browser and press Enter. See Figure 3-6.

Figure 3-6. Enter the default IP address.

5. The login screen shown in Figure 3-7 will appear. Enter the user name and password; then click on OK to log in.

NOTE

By default, the user name is admin and the password is 1234. For security reasons, we recommend that you change the password as soon as possible (in General setup/system/password; see Section 5.1.2 for details).

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Figure 3-7. Enter the password and user name.

6. The Home screen (shown in Figure 3-8) will appear. The Home screen is divided into four sections: Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information, and Tools. Table 3-1 also describes these sections.

• Quick Setup Wizard: If you want to start using the router as an Internet

access device only, then you need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section only.

• General Setup: If you want to use the router’s more advanced features,

you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Or, you can just configure the General Setup section since the General Setup and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.

• Status Information: The Status Information section allows you only to

monitor the router’s current status information.

• Tools: If you want to reset the router (because of problems), save your

configurations, or upgrade the firmware, the Tools section is the place to do this.

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Figure 3-8. Home screen.

Table 3-1. Home screen options.

Menu Description

Quick Setup Wizard Select your Internet connection type, then

type in the configurations needed to connect to

your Internet Service Provider (ISP). See

Chapter 4.

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Table 3-1 (continued). Home screen options.

Menu Description

General Setup This section contains configurations for the

router’s advanced functions such as bridge,

address mapping, virtual server, access control,

hacker attack prevention, DMZ, special

applications, and other functions to meet your

LAN requirements. See Chapter 5.

Status Information In this section you can see the router’s system

information, Internet connection, device status,

security log, and DHCP client log information.

See Chapter 6.

Tools This section contains the router’s tools. These

include configuration tools, firmware upgrade,

and reset. Configuration tools allow you to

backup (save), restore, or restore to the factory-

default configuration. The firmware upgrade tool

allows you to upgrade your router’s firmware.

The reset tool allows you to reset your router.

See Chapter 7.

Logout Selecting Logout (scroll down to see this option)

will return you to the Enter Network Password

page (see Figure 3-7).

7. Click on Quick Setup Wizard to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can access the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information, and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement or monitor more advanced features or information.

Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information, or Tools) you wish to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter (listed in Table 3-1). Use the selections on the Home screen’s top right-hand page (see Figure 3-9) to navigate around the Web-based management user interface.

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Figure 3-9. Select the Home screen options.

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4. Quick Setup Wizard

The Quick Setup Wizard is designed to get you using the router as quickly as possible. You’re required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the Home screen (see Figure 3-8), Figure 4-1 should appear.

4.1 Time Zone

The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here; this will affect functions such as log entries and firewall settings. Figure 4-1 shows the Time Zone screen.

Figure 4-1. Setting the time zone.

Table 4-1 lists the router’s time zone options that you can select in Figure 4-1.

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Table 4-1. Time zone parameters.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently

in. The router will set its time based on your

selection.

Time Server Address You can manually assign the time server’s address if

the default time server does not work.

Daylight Savings The router can also take Daylight Savings into

Enable Function account. If you wish to use this function, you must

check the Enable Function box to enable the Daylight

Savings configuration (below).

Start Daylight Select the day you want to start Daylight Savings

Savings Time Time.

End Daylight Select the day you want to end Daylight Savings

Savings Time Time.

Apply Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply to proceed to the next screen, Broadband Type.

4.2 Broadband Type

In this screen, you’ll select one of four types of connections you’ll use to connect your router’s WAN port to your ISP (see Figure 4-2).

NOTE

Different Internet Service Providers (ISPs) require different methods of connecting to the Internet. Please check with your ISP for the type of connection it requires.

Figure 4-2. Setting the broadband type.

Table 4-2 lists the router’s broadband type options, including ISP requirements.

Table 4-2. Broadband type parameters.

Parameter Description

Cable Modem Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.

Fixed-IP xDSL Your ISP has given you an IP address already.

PPPoE xDSL Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point

Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) connection.

PPTP xDSL Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point

Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.

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Click on one of the broadband types and click on OK, then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (4.2.1, 4.2.2, 4.2.3, or 4.2.4). Click on Back (Figure 4-2; scroll down to see this button) to return to the previous screen.

4.2.1 C

ABLE

ODEM

Choose Cable Modem if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISPs may also require that you fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see Figure 4-3).

NOTE

The Host Name and MAC Address section is optional. You can skip this section if your ISP does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.

Figure 4-3. Selecting the cable modem.

Table 4-3 lists the router’s cable modem’s host name and MAC address options.

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Table 4-3. Cable modem parameters.

Parameters Description

Host Name If your ISP requires a host name, type in the host

name provided by your ISP; otherwise, leave it blank

if your ISP does not require a host name.

MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in

order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC

address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had

originally connected your Internet connection to. Type

in the MAC address in this section.

Clone MAC Address Or, use the Clone MAC Address button to replace

button the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the

PC you are currently using. To find out what the PC’s

MAC address is, see the Appendix. (See the

Glossary for an explanation of MAC address.)

Back Click on this button to go back to the previous screen.

OK Click on this button to save your changes.

Click on the OK button when you have finished the configuration. The configuration for the cable modem connection is now complete. Start using the router now, or, if you wish to use some of the advanced features supported by this router, see Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

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4.2.2 F

IXED

-IP XDSL

Select Fixed-IP xDSL (see Figure 4-4) if your ISP has given you a specific IP address to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required.

Figure 4-4. Fixed-IP xDSL.

Table 4-4 lists the router’s Fixed-IP xDSL options.

Table 4-4. Fixed-IP xDSL parameters.

Parameters Description

IP address assigned by This is the IP address that your ISP has given you. your Service Provider

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP

(for example, 255.255.255.0).

DNS Address This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address.

Service Provider This is the ISP’s IP address gateway. Gateway Address

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Table 4-4 (continued). Fixed-IP xDSL parameters.

Parameters Description

Back Click on this button to return to the previous screen.

OK Click on this button to save your changes.

Click on the OK button. The configuration for the Fixed-IP xDSL connection is complete. Start using the router now, or, if you wish to use some of the advanced features supported by this router, see Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

4.2.3 PPPOE XDSL

Select PPPoE xDSL if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section (see Figure 4-5).

Figure 4-5. PPPoE xDSL.

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Table 4-5 lists the router’s PPPoE xDSL options.

Table 4-5. PPPoE xDSL parameters.

Parameter Description

User Name Enter the user name provided by your ISP for the

PPPoE connection.

Password Enter the password provided by your ISP for the

PPPoE connection

Service Name (This is optional.) Enter the service name if your ISP

requires it; otherwise, leave it blank.

MTU (This is optional.) You can specify the maximum size

of your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it as

is if you do not wish to set a maximum packet size.

Connection Type If you select Continuous, the router will always

connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and

links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.

If you select Connect On Demand, the router will

auto-connect to the ISP when someone wants to use

the Internet and will stay connected until the WAN

idle timeout. The router will close the WAN

connection if the time period that no one is using the

Internet exceeds the Idle Time.

If you select Manual, the router will connect to the

ISP only when you click on Connect manually from

the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not

disconnect because of the idle timeout. If the WAN

line breaks down and later links again, the router will

not auto-connect to the ISP.

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Table 4-5 (continued). PPPoE xDSL parameters.

Parameter Description

Connect button Click on this button to connect to the Internet via

PPPoE.

Disconnect button Click on this button to disconnect from the Internet

via PPoE.

Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for

the WAN port. This means that if no packets have

been sent (no one is using the Internet) during this

specified period, the router will automatically

disconnect your ISP’s connection.

Back button Click on this button to go back to the previous screen.

OK button Click on this button to save your changes.

NOTE

This idle timeout function may not work because of some network application software’s abnormal activities, computer virus, or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. Turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISPs. Make sure this function can work properly when you use it for the first time, especially if your ISP charges you by time used.

Click on the OK button when you have finished the configuration above. The configuration for the PPPoE connection is complete. Start using the router now, or, if you want to use some of the advanced features supported by this router see Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

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4.2.4 PPTP XDSL

Select PPTP xDSL if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol for connecting to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section (see Figure 4-6).

Figure 4-6. PPTP xDSL.

Table 4-6 lists the router’s PPTP options shown in Figure 4-6.

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Table 4-6. PPTP xDSL parameters.

Parameter Description

Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by

automatically DHCP automatically before connecting to the

PPTP server.

Use the following IP address The ISP gives you a static IP to be used to

connect to the PPTP server.

IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given

you to establish a PPTP connection.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP

(for example, 255.255.255.0).

User ID Enter the user name provided by your ISP for the

PPTP connection. This is sometimes called a

connection ID.

Password Enter the password provided by your ISP for the

PPTP connection.

PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, enter that

PPTP gateway IP address here. If you do not

have a PPTP gateway, enter the ISP’s gateway

IP address above.

Connection ID (This is optional.) This is the ID given by your

ISP.

BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service

provided by BEZEQ in Israel.

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Table 4-6 (continued). PPTP xDSL parameters.

Parameter Description

Connection Type If you select Continuous from the drop-down

menu, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.

If you select Connect On Demand from the drop-down menu, the router will auto-connect to the ISP when someone wants to use the Internet and will stay connected until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close the WAN connection if the time period that no one is using the Internet exceeds the idle time.

If you select Manual from the drop-down menu, the router will connect to the ISP only when you click on Connect manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnect due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and later links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP.

Connect button Click on this button to connect to the ISP.

Disconnect button Click on this button to disconnect from the ISP.

Idle Time Out You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes)

for the WAN port. This means that if no packets have been sent (no one is using the Internet) throughout this specified period, then the router will automatically end the connection with your ISP.

Back button Click on this button to return to the previous

screen.

OK button Click on this button to save your changes.

NOTE

Click on the OK button when you have finished the configuration. The configuration for the PPTP connection is complete. Start using the router now, or, if you want to use some of the advanced features supported by this router, see Chapters 5, 6, and 7.

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5. General Setup

Once you click on the General Setup button from the Home screen, the screen in Figure 5-1 appears.

If you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 4), you do not need to configure anything in the General Setup screen for you to start using the Internet.

The General Setup option contains advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet your network’s needs, such as wireless, bridge, address mapping, virtual server, access control, hacker attack prevention, special applications, DMZ, and other functions.

Figure 5-1. General Setup menu (at left of screen).

Table 5-1 provides a general description of what advanced functions are available for this router.

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Table 5-1. General Setup options.

Menu Description

System This section allows you to set the router’s system time

zone, password, and remote management administrator.

WAN This section allows you to select the connection method

in order to establish a connection with your ISP (same as

the Quick Setup Wizard, Chapter 4).

LAN Specify the LAN segment’s IP address, subnet mask,

enable/disable DHCP, and select an IP range for your

LAN.

Wireless Set up the wireless LAN’s SSID, WEP key, and MAC

filtering.

NAT Configure the address mapping, virtual server, and

special applications functions in this section.

Firewall The firewall section allows you to configure access

control, hacker prevention, and DMZ.

Select one of the above six General Setup selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (Sections 5.1 through 5.6).

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5.1 System

The system screen (see Figure 5-2) allows you to specify a time zone, to change the system password, and to specify a remote management user for the router.

Figure 5-2. System settings screen.

Table 5-2 lists the router’s system settings options.

Table 5-2. System settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Password Allows you to select a password in order to access the Settings Web-based management Web site.

Remote You can specify a Host IP address that can perform

Management remote management functions.

Select one of the previous three system settings selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (Section 5.1.1, 5.1.2, or 5.1.3).

5.1.1 T

IME

ONE

The Time Zone (see Figure 5-3) allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here. This will affect functions such as log entries and firewall settings.

Figure 5-3. Time zone screen.

Table 5-3 lists the router’s time zone options.

Table 5-3. Time zone parameters.

Parameter Description

Set Time Zone Select the time zone of the country you are currently in.

The router will set its time based on your selection.

Enable Daylight The router can also take Daylight Savings into account.

Savings If you wish to use this function, you must check the

Enable Daylight Savings box.

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Table 5-3 (continued). Time Zone parameters.

Parameter Description

Start Daylight Select the day you want to start Daylight Savings Time.

Savings Time

End Daylight Select the day you want to end Daylight Savings Time.

Savings Time

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advance settings in place).

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5.1.2 P

ASSWORDSETTINGS

You can change the password (see Figure 5-4) required to log into the router’s system Web-based management. By default, there is no password. Assign a password to the administrator as soon as possible and store it in a safe place. Passwords can contain up to 12 alphanumeric characters and are case-sensitive.

Figure 5-4. Password settings screen.

Table 5-4 lists the router’s password settings options.

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Table 5-4. Password settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Current Password Enter your current password for the remote management

administrator to login to your router.

New Password Enter your new password.

Confirmed Enter your new password again for verification purposes.

Password

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

NOTE

By default there is no password.

NOTE

If you forget your password, you’ll have to reset the router to the factory default (no password) with the reset button (see Figure 2-1).

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

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5.1.3 R

EMOTEMANAGEMENT

The remote management function (see Figure 5-5) gives an Internet host the ability to configure the router from a remote site. Enter the designated host IP address in the Host Address field.

Figure 5-5. Remote management screen.

Table 5-5 lists the router’s remote management options.

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Table 5-5. Remote management parameters.

Parameters Description

Host Address This is the host’s IP address in the Internet (not the local

IP address) that will have management/configuration access to the router from a remote site. If you are at home and your home IP address has been designated as the router’s remote management host IP address (located in your company office), then you are able to configure the router from your home. If the Host Address is left as

0.0.0.0, anyone can access the router’s Web-based configuration from a remote location, providing they know the password.

Port The port number of remote management Web interface.

Enabled Select Enabled to enable the remote management

function.

Apply button Click on this button to apply your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

NOTE

When you want to access the Web-based management from a remote site, you must enter the router’s WAN IP address (for example, 10.0.0.1) into your Web browser, followed by port number 8080. For example, enter 10.0.0.1:8080 (see Figure 5-6). You’ll also need to know the password set in the Password Setting screen in order to access the router’s Web-based management.

Figure 5-6. WAN IP address.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.2 WAN

Use the WAN Settings screen (Figure 5-7) if you have already configured the Quick Setup Wizard section and you would like to change your Internet connection type. The WAN Settings screen allows you to specify the type of WAN port connection you want to establish with your ISP. The WAN settings offer the following selections for the router’s WAN port: dynamic IP, static IP address, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and Telstra Big Pond.

Figure 5-7. WAN settings screen.

Table 5-6 lists the router’s WAN settings options.

Table 5-6. WAN settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Dynamic IP Your ISP will automatically give you an IP

address.

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Table 5-6 (continued). WAN settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Static IP address Your ISP has given you an IP address already.

PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a PPPoE

connection.

PPTP Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point

Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.

L2TP Your ISP requires an L2TP connection.

Telstra Big Pond Your ISP requires a Telstra Big Pond

connection.

More Configuration button Click on this button to further configure the

selected option.

Once you have made a selection, click on More Configuration at the bottom of the screen and proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (Section 5.2.1 through

5.2.8).

5.2.1 D

YNAMIC

Choose the Dynamic IP selection if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISPs may also require that you fill in additional information such as host name, domain name, and MAC address (see 4.2.1, Cable Modem, for more details).

5.2.2 S

TATIC

IP A

DDRESS

Select Static IP Address if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See

Section 4.2.2, Fixed-IP xDSL, for more details.)

5.2.3 PPPOE (PPP

OVERETHERNET

)

Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol for connecting to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See Section 4.2.3, PPPoE xDSL, for more details.)

5.2.4 PPTP

Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol for connecting to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. (See Section

4.2.4, PPTP xDSL, for more details.)

5.2.5 L2TP

Select L2TP if your ISP requires the L2TP protocol for connecting to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.

Figure 5-8. L2TP screen.

Table 5-7 lists the router’s L2TP options.

Table 5-7. L2TP parameters.

Parameter Description

Obtain an IP address The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by

automatically DHCP before connecting to the L2TP server.

Clone MAC button Press this button to use the MAC address.

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Table 5-7 (continued). L2TP parameters.

Parameter Description

Use the following IP address The ISP give you a static IP to be used to

connect to the L2TP server.

IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given

you to establish an L2TP connection.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask provided by your ISP

(for example, 255.255.255.0).

Default Gateway Enter the ISP gateway’s IP address.

User ID Enter the PPTP connection’s user name

provided by your ISP. This is sometimes called a

connection ID.

Password Enter the password provided by your ISP for the

PPTP connection.

L2TP Gateway If your LAN has an L2TP gateway, enter that

L2TP gateway IP address here. If you do not

have an L2TP gateway, enter the ISP’s gateway

IP address.

MTU (This is optional.) Type in the maximum size of

your transmission packet to the Internet. Leave it

as is if you don’t want to set a maximum packet

size.

Connection Type If you select Continuous, the router will always

connect to the ISP. If the WAN line breaks down

and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to

the ISP.

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Table 5-7 (continued). L2TP parameters.

Parameter Description

Connection Type (continued) If you select Connect On Demand, the router

will auto-connect to the ISP when someone

wants to use the Internet and stay connected

until the WAN idle timeout. The router will close

the WAN connection if the time period that no

one is using the Internet exceeds the idle time.

If you select Manual, the router will connect to

the ISP only when you click on Connect

manually from the Web user interface. The WAN

connection will not disconnect due to the idle

timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and later

links again, the router will not auto-connect to

the ISP.

Connect button Click on this button to connect to the Internet via

L2TP.

Disconnect button Click on this button to disconnect from the

Internet via L2TP.

Idle Time Out You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes)

for the WAN port. This means that if no packets

have been sent (no one is using the Internet)

throughout this specified period, then the router

will automatically disconnect from your ISP.

OK button Click on this button (not shown in Figure 5-8) to

save your changes.

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NOTE

Click on OK when you have finished the configuration above. You have completed the configuration for the L2TP connection. Start using the router now, or if you wish to use some of the advanced features supported by this router see Chapters 6 and 7.

5.2.6 T

ELSTRABIGPOND

Select Telstra Big Pond (see Figure 5-9) if your ISP requires the Telstra Big Pond protocol for connecting to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section. Telstra Big Pond protocol is used by the ISP in Australia.

Figure 5-9. Telstra Big Pond screen.

Table 5-8 lists the router’s Telstra Big Pond options.

Table 5-8. Telstra Big Pond parameters.

Parameter Description

User Name Enter the user name provided by your ISP for the Telstra

Big Pond connection.

Password Enter the password provided by your ISP for the Telstra

Big Pond connection.

User decide login Check this box if you want to assign the IP of Telstra Big

server manually Pond’s login server manually.

Apply button Click on this button to apply your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply when you have finished the configuration. The configuration for the Telstra Big Pond connection is complete. Start using the router now, or if you want to use some of the advanced features supported by this router see Chapters 6 and 7.

5.2.7 DNS

A Domain Name System (DNS) server (see Figure 5-10) is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. To get to this screen, click on DNS from the menu on the left side of the screen shown in Figure 5-7. If you type a Web address into your browser, such as www.router.com, a DNS server will find that name in its index and the matching IP address. Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. If your service provider connects you to the Internet with dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP address is provided automatically. However, if there is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address of that DNS server here.

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Figure 5-10. DNS screen.

Table 5-9 lists the router’s DNS options.

Table 5-9. DNS parameters.

Parameters Description

Domain Name Server This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address provided, or

(DNS) Address specify your own preferred DNS server IP address.

Secondary DNS (This is optional.) You can enter another DNS server’s IP

Address (optional) address as a backup. The secondary DNS will be used if

the primary DNS fails.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. Configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.2.8 DDNS

DDNS (see Figure 5-11) allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. To get to this screen, click on DDNS from the menu on the left side of the screen shown in Figure 5-7. You must get an account, password, and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers. This router supports DynDNS and TZO.

Figure 5-11. DDNS screen.

Table 5-10 lists the router’s DDNS options.

Table 5-10. DDNS parameters.

Parameters Description

Dynamic DNS Enable/disable the router’s DDNS function.

Enable/Disable Default is Disable.

Provider Select a DDNS service provider.

Domain name Your static domain name that uses DDNS.

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Table 5-10 (continued). DDNS parameters.

Parameters Description

Account/E-mail The account that your DDNS service provider assigned to

you.

Password/Key The password you set for the DDNS service account

above.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.3 LAN

The LAN Settings screen (see Figure 5-12) allows you to specify your router’s LAN port’s private IP address as well as your LAN segment’s subnet mask.

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Figure 5-12. LAN settings screen.

Table 5-11 lists the router’s LAN settings options.

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Table 5-11. LAN settings parameters.

Parameters Default Description

LAN IP

IP address 192.168.2.1 This is the router’s LAN port IP

address (your LAN client’s default

gateway IP address).

IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Specify a subnet mask for your

LAN segment.

802.1d Spanning Tree Disabled If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is

enabled, this router will use the

spanning tree protocol to prevent

network loops in the LAN ports.

DHCP Server Enabled Enable or disable the DHCP

server. When DHCP is enabled,

the router will automatically give

your LAN clients an IP address. If

the DHCP is not enabled, you’ll

have to manually set your LAN

client’s IP addresses. Make sure

the LAN client is in the same

subnet as the router if you want the

router to be your LAN client’s

default gateway.

Lease Time The DHCP, when enabled, will

temporarily give your LAN clients

an IP address. In the lease time

setting, you can specify the time

period that the DHCP lends an IP

address to your LAN clients. The

DHCP will change your LAN

client’s IP address when this time

threshold period is reached.

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Table 5-11 (continued). LAN settings parameters.

Parameters Default Description

IP Address Pool Select a particular IP address

Start IP 192.168.1.100 range for your DHCP server to

End IP 192.168.1.200 issue IP addresses to your LAN

clients.

Domain Name None Specify a domain name for your

LAN.

Apply button — Click on this button to save your

changes.

Cancel button — Click on this button to cancel your

changes.

NOTE

By default, the IP range is a Start IP of 192.168.2.100 and an End IP of

192.168.2.199. If you want your PC to have a static/fixed IP address, you’ll have to choose an IP address outside this IP address pool.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.4 Wireless

The router has a built-in IEEE 802.11g/b wireless access point. It incorporates a wireless LAN that enables all PCs equipped with an IEEE 802.11g or 802.11b wireless network adapter to connect to your Intranet. The access point supports WEP encryption to enhance the security of your wireless network. Wireless access point menu options are listed on the left side of the screen shown in Figure 5-13.

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Figure 5-13. Wireless settings screen.

Table 5-12 describes the router’s access point’s wireless settings options.

Table 5-12. Wireless settings parameters.

Parameters Default Description

Enable or disable Enable Enable or disable the router’s wireless

wireless module access point module.

Apply button — Click on this button to save your

changes.

Select the menu option from the four options under the Wireless menu on the left side of Figure 5-13, then click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to go to the selected menu. Depending on the menu option you selected, one of the screens shown in Figure 5-14, 5-20, 5-21, or 5-27 will appear. Refer to the appropriate section (Sections 5.4.1, 5.4.2, 5.4.3, or 5.4.4). You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.4.1 B

ASICSETTINGS

To get to the Basic Settings screen (see Figure 5-14), click on Basic Settings in the menu on the left in Figure 5-13. From the Basic Settings screen, you can set the wireless router to AP, bridge, and AP bridge-WDS, AP bridge point-to-point, or AP bridge point-to-multipoint modes. AP mode provides pure access point function. The simplest way to build up a wireless LAN is to use AP mode. Bridge mode bridges more than two wired Ethernet networks together by wireless LAN. Use two access points or wireless routers with AP bridge-point to point mode (see Figure 5-15) to bridge two wired Ethernet networks together.

To bridge more than two wired Ethernet networks together, you must use enough access points or wireless routers with AP bridge-point to multipoint mode (see Figure 5-16). A wireless router with AP bridge-point to point mode or AP bridgepoint to multipoint mode can only be used to bridge wired Ethernet networks together. It can’t accept connections from other wireless stations at the same time.

If you want a wireless router to bridge wired Ethernet networks and provide connection service for other wireless stations at the same time, you have to set the wireless router to AP bridge-WDS mode (see Figure 5-17). Simply speaking, the AP bridge-WDS mode function is the combination of AP mode and AP bridge-point to multipoint mode.

Figure 5-14. Basic settings screen.

Table 5-13 lists the router’s basic settings options.

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Table 5-13. Basic settings parameters.

Parameters Default Description

Mode — Select from AP, bridge, AP bridge-

WDS, AP bridge point-to-point, or AP

bridge point-to-multipoint.

ESSID default This is the name of the wireless LAN.

All the devices in the same wireless

LAN should have the same ESSID.

Channel Number 11 The channel used by the wireless LAN.

All devices in the same wireless LAN

should use the same channel.

Associated Clients None Click on the Show Active Clients

button, then an Active Wireless Client

Table will pop up (see page 69). You

can see the status of all active wireless

stations that are connecting to the

access point.

Apply button — Click on this button to save your

changes.

Cancel — Click on this button to cancel your

changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

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Figure 5-15. AP bridge-point to point mode settings page.

Table 5-14 lists the router’s AP bridge-point to point or multipoint options.

Table 5-14. AP bridge-point to point or multipoint mode parameters.

Parameter Description

Mode Select from AP, bridge, AP bridge-WDS, AP bridge point-

to-point, or AP bridge point-to-multipoint.

Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to

correspond with your network settings. Channels differ

from country to country.

Channel 1–11 (North America)

Channel 1–14 (Japan)

Channel 1–13 (Europe)

Assign an alias name in AP mode, station-ad hoc mode,

AP bridge-point to point mode, AP bridge-point to multi-

point mode, and AP bridge-WDS mode.

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Table 5-14 (continued). AP bridge-point to point

or multipoint mode parameters.

Parameter Description

MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet

network together with a wireless LAN, set this access point to AP bridge-point-to-point mode, AP bridge-pointto-multipoint mode, or AP bridge-WDS mode. Enter the MAC addresses of other access points that join the bridging work.

Set Security Enable or disable the security option.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Figure 5-16. AP bridge-point to multipoint mode setting screen.

Figure 5-17. AP bridge-WDS mode settings page.

Table 5-15 lists the router’s AP bridge-WDS mode options.

Table 5-15. AP bridge-WDS mode settings parameters.

Parameter Description

Mode Select from AP, bridge, AP bridge-WDS, AP bridge point-

to-point, or AP bridge point-to-multipoint.

ESSID The ESSID (up to 31 printable ASCII characters) is the

unique name identified in a WLAN. The ID prevents the unintentional merging of two co-located WLANs. Make sure that the ESSID of all stations in the same WLAN network are the same. The default ESSID is default. Assign an alias name in AP mode, station-ad hoc mode, station-infrastructure mode, and AP bridge-WDS mode.

Channel Number Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to

correspond with your network settings. Channels differ from country to country. There are 14 channels available. Channel 1–11 (North America) Channel 1–14 (Japan) Channel 1–13 (Europe)

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Table 5-15 (continued). AP bridge-WDS mode settings parameters.

Parameter Description

Associated Clients Click on the Show Active Clients button, then the Active

Wireless Client Table (see Figure 5-19) will appear. You

can see the status of all active wireless stations that are

connecting to the access point.

MAC Address If you want to bridge more than one wired Ethernet

network together with a wireless LAN, you must set this

access point to AP bridge-point to point mode, AP bridge-

point to multipoint mode, or AP bridge-WDS mode. Enter

the MAC addresses of other access points that join the

bridging work.

Set Security Click on Set Security in Figure 5-17 to set up the WEP

encryption. The paragraph entitled “Set Security” below

provides more information about this parameter.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the access point.

Set Security

While you are in the AP bridge-WDS mode settings screen (Figure 5-17), you can set up the WEP encryption used for the communication between all current or future access points or wireless routers that join the bridging job. Doing this ensures that security will be enabled for all wireless APs or routers in the network. Click on the Set Security button in Figure 5-17, and Figure 5-18 appears. The WEP setting here is not used to protect the communication between the wireless stations and this wireless router.

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Figure 5-18. WDS security setup screen.

Table 5-16 lists the router’s security options.

Table 5-16. Security parameters.

Parameters Description

Enable WEP Security Check this box to enable the WEP encryption between

wireless routers and access points that join the bridging

job.

Key Length Select either the 64-bit or the 128-bit key to encrypt

transmitted data. A larger key length will provide a higher

level of security, but the throughput will be lower. You

also can select disable to transmit data without

encryption.

Key Format Select ASCII characters (alphanumeric format) or

hexadecimal digits (in the A–F, a–f, and 0–9 range) to be

the WEP Key.

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Table 5-16 (continued). Security parameters.

Parameters Description

Key Format For example: ASCII characters: guest

(continued) Hexadecimal digits: 12345abcde

Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the

key you select in the default key will take effect.

Encryption Keys The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the

1–4 wireless network. Fill the text box by following the rules

below.

64-bit WEP: Type in 10-digit Hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the

encryption keys.

128-bit WEP: Type in 26-digit Hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the

encryption keys.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router.

Active Wireless Client Table

Click on Associated Clients from the Basic Settings screen (Figure 5-14). Select Show Active Clients from the drop-down menu, then click on Apply. Figure 5-19

appears.

Figure 5-19. Active wireless client table screen.

Table 5-17 lists the active wireless client’s options.

Table 5-17. Active wireless client table parameters.

Parameters Description

MAC Address MAC address of this active wireless station.

Tx Packet The number of transmitted packets that are sent out from this

active wireless station.

Rx Packet The number of received packets that are received by this

active wireless station.

TX Rate (Mbps) The transmission rate in Mbps.

Power Saving Shows if the wireless client is in power saving mode.

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Table 5-17 (continued). Active wireless client table parameters.

Parameters Description

Expired Time This is the time in seconds before dissociation. If the wireless

device stays idle longer than the expired time, this wireless router will dissociate it. The wireless client station has to associate again when it becomes active.

Refresh Refresh the Active Wireless Client Table.

Close Close the Active Wireless Client Table.

5.4.2 A

DVANCEDSETTINGS

You can set the advanced wireless router LAN parameters. Select Advanced Settings from the Wireless Setting screen (see Figure 5-13). Figure 5-20 appears.

Do not change any parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on this router.

Figure 5-20. Wireless advanced settings screen.

Table 5-18 lists the wireless advanced settings options.

Table 5-18. Wireless advanced settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Authentication Type There are three authentication types: open system,

shared key, and auto. When you select open system,

wireless stations can associate with this wireless router

without WEP encryption. When you select shared key,

you should also set up WEP key in the encryption page,

and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in the

authentication phase to associate with this wireless

router. If you select both, the wireless client can associate

with this wireless router by using any one of these two

authentication types. When you select Auto, the router will

automatically select open system or shared key.

Fragment Threshold Fragment threshold specifies the maximum size of

packets during the fragmentation of data to be

transmitted. If you set this value too low, it will result in

bad performance.

RTS Threshold When the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the

wireless router will not use the RTS/CTS mechanism to

send this packet.

Beacon Interval This is the interval of time that this wireless router

broadcasts a beacon. A beacon is used to synchronize

the wireless network.

DTM Period Period of time that clients have to listen to broadcasts.

Transmit Rate The data rate is the rate this router uses to transmit data

packets. The router will use the highest possible selected

transmission rate.

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Table 5-18 (continued). Wireless advanced settings parameters.

Parameters Description

Broadcast ESSID If you enable broadcast ESSID, every wireless station

located within this router’s coverage can discover the

access point easily. If you are building a public wireless

network, enable this feature. Disabling broadcast ESSID

can provide better security.

Operating Rates Operates in a pure 802.11g (54 Mbps) environment or a

Mode mix of 11-Mbps (802.11b) and 54-Mbps devices.

CTS Protection Locks out access so that 802.11b frames and 802.11g

frames are not mixed up.

Transmit Burst Mode Provides short-lived bursts of data to 54-Mbps devices.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router.

5.4.3 S

ECURITY

By using encryption, the data will be transmitted securely over the wireless network. You have to set up the same encryption key both on your router and wireless client devices. Select Security from the Wireless Setting screen (see Figure 5-13). Figure 5-21 appears.

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Figure 5-21. Security screen.

Table 5-19 lists the router’s security options.

Table 5-19. Security parameters.

Parameters Description

Encryption Select the WEP key length for encryption (64-bit, 128-bit,

or 152-bit). A larger WEP key length will provide a higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower. You also can select Disabled to transmit data without encryption. The default value is Disabled.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

When you select the 64-bit, 128-bit, or 152-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You also can enter a pass phrase and let the router generate the WEP key for you. In the 64-bit WEP mode, you can enter four WEP keys and select one of them as the default key.

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Then the router can receive any packets encrypted by one of the four keys.

Figure 5-22. WEP encryption key security screen.

Table 5-20 lists the router’s encryption options.

Table 5-20. Encryption parameters.

Parameters Description

Encryption Select WEP from the drop-down menu.

Key Length Select the 64-, 128-, or 152-bit key to encrypt transmitted

data. A larger WEP key length will provide a higher level

of security, but the throughput will be lower. You can also

select Disable to transmit data without encryption.

Table 5-20 (continued). Encryption parameters.

Parameters Description

Key Format Select ASCII characters (alphanumeric format) or

hexadecimal digits (in the A–F, a–f, and 0–9 range) to be

the WEP Key.

For example:

ASCII characters: guest

Hexadecimal digits: 12345abcde

Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the

key you select as the default key will take effect.

Encryption The encryption keys are used to encrypt data transmitted

Key 1 – Key 4 in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the

rules below.

64-bit WEP: Type in 10-digit hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) or 5-digit ASCII characters as the

encryption keys.

128-bit WEP: Type in 26-digit hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

or 0–9 range) or 10-digit ASCII characters as the

encryption keys.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

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802.1x

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to the router before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. You can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built into the router. This mode only authenticates users by IEEE

802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during communication. Select IEEE 802.1x from the Wireless Settings screen (Figure 5-13). The IEEE 802.1x screen (Figure 5-23) appears.

Figure 5-23. 802.1x screen.

Table 5-21 lists the router’s 802.1x options.

Table 5-21. 802.1x parameters.

Parameter Description

Encryption Select 802.1x from the drop-down menu.

RADIUS Server The external RADIUS server’s IP address.

IP address

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Table 5-21 (continued). 802.1x parameters.

Parameter Description

RADIUS Server Port The external RADIUS server’s service port.

RADIUS Server The password used by the external RADIUS server.

Password

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router.

802.1x WEP Static Key

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this router before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. You can use an external RADIUS server or use the RADIUS server built into the router. This mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication. To get to the IEEE 802.1x WEP static key screen, select WEP Static Key from the Security screen (Figure 5-21). Figure 5-24 appears.

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Figure 5-24. 802.1x WEP static key screen.

Table 5-22 lists the router’s 802.1x WEP static key options.

Table 5-22. 802.1x WEP static key parameters.

Parameter Description

Encryption Select 802.1x WEP static key from the drop-down menu.

Key Length You may select 64-bit or 128-bit to encrypt transmitted

data. A larger key length will provide a higher level of

security, but the throughput will be lower.

Key Format Select ASCII characters (alphanumeric format) or

hexadecimal digits (in the A–F, a–f, and 0–9 range) to be the WEP Key. For example:

ASCII Characters: guest

Hexadecimal digits: 12345abcde

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Table 5-22 (continued). 802.1x WEP static key parameters.

Parameter Description

Default Tx Key Select one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the

key you select as the default key will take effect.

Encryption The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the

Key 1–4 wireless network. Fill the text box, keeping in mind the

points listed below.

• 64-bit—Type in 10-digit Hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) as the encryption keys. For example,

“0123456aef”.

• 128-bit—Type in 26-digit Hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) as the encryption keys. For example,

“01234567890123456789abcdef”.

RADIUS Server The external RADIUS server’s IP address.

IP Address

RADIUS Server Port The external RADIUS server’s service port.

RADIUS Server The password used by external RADIUS server.

Password

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router.

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WPA pre-shared key

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use a preshared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security. Select WPA Pre-Shared Key from the Security screen (Figure 5-21). Figure 5-25 appears.

NOTE

This router does not provide the AES encryption method.

Figure 5-25. WPA pre-shared key screen.

Table 5-23 lists the router’s pre-shared key options.

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Table 5-23. WPA pre-shared key parameters.

Parameter Description

Encryption Select WPA Pre-Shared Key from the drop-down menu.

WPA Unicast Cipher Check the TKIP box to change the encryption key

Suite frequently to enhance the wireless LAN’s security.

Check the AES box for an efficient and highly secure

encryption algorithm that can enhance the wireless LAN’s

security.

Pre-shared From the drop-down menu, select ASCII characters

Key Format (alphanumeric format) or hexadecimal digits (in the A–F,

a–f, and 0–9 range) to be the pre-shared key. For

example:

ASCII Characters: iamguest

Hexadecimal digits: 12345abcde

Pre-shared Key The pre-shared key is used to authenticate and encrypt

data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box

by following the rules below.

Hex WEP: Type in 64-digit hex values (in the A–F, a–f,

and 0–9 range) or at least an 8-character pass phrase for

the pre-shared keys.

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router.

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WPA RADIUS

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and provide the session key to encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security. To get to this screen, select WPA from the Security screen (see Figure 5-21). The WPA RADIUS setup screen appears (see Figure 5-26).

NOTES

This router does not provide AES encryption method.

WPA cannot use the internal RADIUS server for authentication.

Figure 5-26. WPA RADIUS setup screen.

Table 5-24 lists the router’s WPA RADIUS setup options.

Table 5-24. WPA RADIUS setup screen parameters.

Parameter Description

Encryption Select WPA radius from the drop-down menu.

WPA Unicast Check the TKIP box to change the encryption key

Cipher Suite frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security.

The AES option is not available.

RADIUS Server The external RADIUS server’s IP address.

IP Address

RADIUS Server Port The external RADIUS server’s service port.

RADIUS Server The external RADIUS server’s password.

Password

Apply button Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel button Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advance sections or start using the router.

5.4.4 A

CCESSCONTROL

This wireless router provides MAC access control, which prevents unauthorized MAC addresses from accessing your wireless network. To get to this screen, select Access Control from the Wireless Settings screen (Figure 5-13). The Wireless access control screen appears (see Figure 5-27).

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Figure 5-27. Wireless access control screen.

Table 5-25 lists the router’s wireless access control options.

Table 5-25. Wireless access control parameters.

Parameters Description

Enable Wireless Check this box to enable wireless access control.

Access Control

MAC Address Type in the MAC address for the wireless station to be

added.

Comment Type in a comment for the wireless station to be added.

Apply Changes Click on this button to add the wireless station to the

Current Access Control List.

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Table 5-25 (continued). Wireless access control parameters.

Parameters Description

Clear If you make a typing error before clicking on Apply

Changes and want to retype it, click on the Clear button.

Both the MAC Address and Comment fields will be

cleared.

Delete Selected If you want to remove some MAC addresses from the

Current Access Control List, select the MAC addresses

you want to remove, then click on this button.

Delete All If you want remove all MAC addresses from the table,

click on this button.

Reset Click on this button to clear your current selections.

Click on Apply Changes to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

5.5 NAT

Network Address Translation (NAT) (see Figure 5-28) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single public IP address or multiple public IP addresses. NAT provides firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to map private IP addresses to public IP addresses for key services such as Web sites and FTP.

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Figure 5-28. NAT settings screen.

Table 5-26 lists the router’s NAT settings options.

Table 5-26. NAT settings parameters.

Parameter Description

Port Forwarding Different services (for example, email, FTP, Web, etc.)

can apply to different service servers/clients in your LAN.

Select the port forwarding option from the vertical menu

on the left side of the screen to allow you to redirect a

particular range of service port numbers (from the

Internet/WAN ports) to a particular LAN IP address.

Table 5-26 (continued). NAT settings parameters.

Parameter Description

Virtual Server Different services (for example, email, FTP, Web, etc.)

can apply to different service servers/clients in your LAN.

The virtual server option allows you to redirect a particular

service port number (from the Internet/WAN port) to a

particular LAN IP address and its service port number.

Special Applications Some applications require multiple connections, such as

Internet games, videoconferencing, Internet telephony,

and others. In the Special Applications section, you can

configure the router to support these types of

applications.

UPnP Settings UPnP is more than just a simple extension of the plug-

and-play peripheral model. It is designed to support zero-

configuration, “invisible” networking, and automatic

discovery for device categories from a wide range of

vendors. With UPnP, a device can dynamically join a

network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities,

and learn about the presence and capabilities of other

devices—all automatically, truly enabling zero

configuration networks. Devices can subsequently

communicate with each other directly, further enabling

peer-to-peer networking.

ALG Settings You can select special applications for gateways

operating at the ISO’s Application layer.

Enable button Once you select an option from the vertical menu on the

left side of Figure 5-28, click on this button (in the middle

of the screen) to go to the option’s screen.

Disable button Click on this button to disconnect from an option’s screen.

Apply button Click on this button to go on to the next screen.

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Click on one of the NAT selections and proceed to the manual’s relevant subsection (5.5.1, 5.5.2, 5.5.3, 5.5.4, or 5.5.5).

5.5.1 P

ORT

ORWARDING

The Port Forwarding screen (see Figure 5-29) allows you to redirect a particular range of service port numbers (from the Internet/WAN ports) to a particular LAN IP address. It helps you host some servers behind the router NAT firewall.

Figure 5-29. Port forwarding screen.

Table 5-27 lists the router’s port forwarding options.

Table 5-27. Port forwarding parameters.

Parameter Description

Enable Port Forwarding Check this box to enable port forwarding.

Private IP This is the private IP of the server behind the NAT

firewall.

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Table 5-27 (continued). Port forwarding parameters.

Parameter Description

Type This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You can choose

to forward either TCP or UDP packets or both.

Port Range The range of ports to be forwarded to the private IP.

Comment The description of the port range setting.

Add Type in the private IP, type, port range, and comment of

the setting to be added, then click on this button.This port

forwarding setting will be added to the screen’s Current

Port Forwarding Table.

Reset If you make a mistake and haven’t pressed Add yet, click

on this button to clear the fields.

Delete Selected If you want to remove some port forwarding settings

from the Current Port Forwarding Table, select them and

click on this button.

Delete All If you want remove all port forwarding settings from the

table, click on this button.

Reset Click on this button to clear your current selections.

NOTE

Give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for port forwarding to work properly.

Click on Add to save the above configurations. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

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5.5.2 V

IRTUALSERVER

Use the Virtual Server function (see Figure 5-30) when you want different servers/clients in your LAN to handle different services/applications from the Internet (for example, email, FTP, Web server, etc.). Computers use port numbers to recognize a particular service/Internet application. The virtual server allows you to redirect a particular service port number (from the Internet/WAN port) to a particular LAN private IP address and its service port number. (See the Glossary for an explanation of port number.)

Figure 5-30. Virtual server screen.

Table 5-28 lists the router’s virtual server options.

Table 5-28. Virtual server parameters.

Parameters Description

Enable Virtual Server Check this box to enable the virtual server.

Private IP This is the LAN client/host IP address that the public port

number packet will be sent to.

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Table 5-28 (continued). Virtual server parameters.

Parameters Description

Private Port This is the port number (of the previously mentioned

private IP host) that the public port number will be changed to when the packet enters your LAN (to the LAN Server/Client IP).

Type Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP, or

Both). If you are unsure, leave it as the default (Both).

Public Port Enter the service port number from the Internet that will

be redirected to the previously mentioned Private IP

address host in your LAN.

Comment The description of this setting.

Add Type in the private IP, private port, type, public port, and

comment for the setting to be added, then click on this

button. This virtual server setting will be added to the

Current Virtual Server table.

Reset If you make a mistake and have not yet pressed the Add

button, click on Reset and the fields will be cleared.

Delete Selected If you want to remove some virtual server settings from

the Current Virtual Server table, select them, then click on

this button.

Delete All If you want remove all virtual server settings from the

table, press this button.

Reset Clears the current selections.

NOTE

You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for the virtual server to work properly.

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NOTE

The virtual server function will have priority over the DMZ function if there is a conflict between the virtual server and the DMZ settings.

Once you’ve entered the parameters listed in Table 5-28 in the screen shown in the top half of Figure 5-30, click on Add to add a new virtual server. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

Figure 5-31 demonstrates one of the ways you can use the virtual server function. Use the virtual server when you want the Web server located in your private LAN to be accessible to Internet users. The configuration in the bottom half of Figure 5-30 means that any request coming from the Internet to access your Web server will be translated to your LAN’s Web server (192.168.2.2).

NOTE

For the virtual server to work properly, Internet/remote users must know your global IP address. (For Web sites, you will need to have a fixed/static global/public IP address.)

Figure 5-31. Maintain security while allowing

limited access to specified servers.

LAN Web site

server

Internet

Internet request

ADSL or

cable modem

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Wireless Router

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5.5.3 S

PECIALAPPLICATIONS

Some applications (such as Internet games, videoconferencing, and Internet telephony) require multiple connections. In this section, you can configure the router to support multiple connections for these types of applications.

Figure 5-32. Special Applications screen.

Table 5-29 lists the router’s special applications options.

Table 5-29. Special Applications parameters.

Parameters Description

Enable Trigger Port Check this box to enable the special application function.

Trigger Port This is the outgoing (outbound) range of port numbers for

this particular application.

Trigger Type Select whether the outbound port protocol is TCP, UDP,

or Both.

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NOTE

Individual port numbers are separated by a comma (for example, 47624, 5775, 6541, etc.). Type in a port range, and use a dash to separate the port number range (for example, 2300–2400).

Table 5-29 (continued). Special Applications parameters.

Parameters Description

Public Port Enter the incoming (inbound) port or port range for

this type of application (for example, 2300–2400,

47624).

Public Type Select the inbound port protocol type: TCP, UDP, or Both.

Add button Click on this button to add the port described in the top

half of the screen shown in Figure 5-32.

Comment The description of this setting.

Popular Applications This section lists the more popular applications that

require multiple connections. Select an application from the popular applications section. Once you have selected an application, select a location (1–10) in the drop-down selection box, then click on the Add button. This will automatically list the public ports required for this popular application in the location (1–10) you’d specified.

Add button Fill in the trigger port, trigger type, public port, public type,

and comment of the setting to be added. Click on this button. This special application setting will be added to the Current Trigger Port Table. If you want to add a popular application, select it and click on Add.

Reset button If you make a mistake before pressing the Add button,

click Reset to clear the fields.

Delete Selected If you want to remove some special application settings

from the Current Trigger Port Table, select them and click on this button.

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Table 5-29 (continued). Special Applications parameters.

Parameters Description

Delete All If you want to remove all special application settings from

the table, press this button.

Reset Clears your current selections.

Click on the Add button to save the configuration described in the top half of Figure 5-32. You can now configure other advanced sections or start using the router (with the advanced settings in place).

A special applications example is shown below.

Suppose you need to run applications that require multiple connections. Specify the port (outbound) normally associated with that application in the Trigger Port field. Then select the protocol type (TCP or UDP) and enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them up for inbound traffic.

Table 5-30. Special applications example.

ID Trigger Port Trigger Type Public Port Public Type Application

Name

1 28800 UDP 2300–2400, TCP MSN Game

47624 Zone

2 6112 UDP 6112 UDP Battle.net

In Table 3-30, when a user triggers port 28800 (outbound) for MSN Game Zone, the router will allow incoming packets for ports 2300–2400 and 47624 to be directed to that user.

NOTE

Only one LAN client can use a particular special application at a time.

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5.5.4 UPNP S

ETTINGS

Selecting UPnP (see Figure 5-33) enables plug-and-play operation.

With UPnP, a device can dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address, convey its capabilities, and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices—all automatically when you plug in the device.

Figure 5-33. UPnP screen.

Table 5-31 lists the UPnP options for automatic configuration.

Table 5-31. UPnP parameters.

Parameters Description

Enable Check this box to enable the UPnP function.

Disable Check this box to disable the UPnP function.

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Table 5-31 (continued). UPnP parameters.

Parameters Description

Apply Click on this button to save your changes.

Cancel Click on this button to cancel your changes.

Click on the Apply button at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. The router will pop up on the network for configuring.

5.5.5 ALG S

ETTINGS

Select applications for gateways operating at the ISO’s Application layer. Table 5-32 tells you how to enable or disable Application Layer Gateway (ALG). From the NAT settings screen (Figure 5-28), select ALG. Figure 5-34 appears.

Figure 5-34. ALG screen.

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