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EnGenius Technologies ESR-9710 User Manual

Wireless N Gigabit Router
User’s Manual
Version: 1.0
Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................5
1.1 F
1.2 P
1.3 S
1.4 W
1.5 S
1.6 A
1.7 N
2 UNDERSTANDING THE HARDWARE................................................................................ 10
2.1 H
2.2 IP
3 INTERNET CONNECTION WIZARD....................................................................... ............ 12
3.1 L
3.1.1 DHCP
3.1.2 PPP
3.1.3 PPTP
3.1.4 L2TP
3.1.5 S
3.1.6 B
EATURES & BENEFITS.................................................................................................5
ACKAGE CONTENTS....................................................................................................6
AFETY GUIDELINES ....................................................................................................6
IRELESS SOHO ROUTER DESCRIPTION .....................................................................7
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS..............................................................................................8
PPLICATIONS............................................................................................... ...............8
ETWORK CONFIGURATION..........................................................................................9
ARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................................................10
ADDRESS CONFIGURATION ............................... ......................................................10
OGGING IN ........... ............................................................. .......................................12
CONNECTION (DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS)..............................................................15
OE (POINT-TO-POINT PROTOCOL OVER ETHERNET)..............................................16
(POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL) ........................................................17
(LAYER 2 TUNNELING PROTOCOL) .....................................................................18
TATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION..........................................................................19
IGPOND...................................................................................................................21
4 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP WIZARD........................................ .... .... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .... ....22
4.1 L
4.2 A
4.2.1 U
4.2.2 U
OGGING IN ........... ............................................................. .......................................22
DD A WIRELESS DEVICE ...........................................................................................22
SING THE PIN..........................................................................................................23
SING THE PUSH BUTTON ..........................................................................................24
5 WIRELESS NETWORK SETUP WIZARD........................................................................... 25
5.1 L
5.2 W
5.2.1 A
5.2.2 M
5.2.2.1 W
5.2.2.2 W
5.2.2.3 W
5.2.2.4 W
OGGING IN ........... ............................................................. .......................................25
IRELESS NETWORK SETUP ......................................................................................25
UTOMATIC NETWORK SETUP.....................................................................................26
ANUAL NETWORK SETUP .........................................................................................26
IRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BEST (WPA2)...............................................................28
IRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: BETTER (WPA)............................................................29
IRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: GOOD (WEP 64/128-BIT) .............................................30
IRELESS SECURITY LEVEL: NONE (SECURITY DISABLED)...........................................31
6 ADVANCED WEB CONFIGURATION .................................................................................32
6.1 L
6.2 B
6.2.1 W
6.2.2 N
6.2.2.1 B
6.2.2.2 R
6.2.3 W
6.2.3.1 W
6.2.3.1.1 WEP
6.2.3.1.2 WPA
6.2.3.1.3 WPA
6.2.4 WAN
6.2.4.1 S
OGGING IN ........... ............................................................. .......................................32
ASIC........................................................................................................................33
IZARD_WIRELESS ...................................................................................................33
ETWORK SETTINGS..................................................................................................33
RIDGE MODE ...........................................................................................................33
OUTER MODE ..........................................................................................................34
IRELESS SETTINGS..................................................................................................35
IRELESS SECURITY MODE .......................................................................................36
(WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY)..........................................................................36
PERSONAL (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS) ............................................................37
ENTERPRISE (WI-FI PROTECTED ACCESS & 802.1X)...........................................38
SETTINGS.........................................................................................................40
TATIC IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION..........................................................................40
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Table of Contents
6.2.4.2 DHCP
6.2.4.3 PPP
6.2.4.4 PPTP
6.2.4.5 L2TP
6.2.5 B
6.3 A
6.3.1 A
6.3.2 V
6.3.3 S
6.3.4 P
6.3.5 S
6.3.6 R
6.3.7 A
6.3.8 W
6.3.9 MAC
6.3.10 F
6.3.11 I
6.3.12 WISH........................................................................................................................62
6.3.13 W
6.3.14 A
6.4 T
6.4.1 T
6.4.2 S
6.4.2.1 S
6.4.2.2 R
6.4.2.3 R
6.4.2.4 S
6.4.3 F
6.4.4 S
6.4.5 D
6.4.6 S
6.4.7 S
6.5 S
6.5.1 W
6.5.2 L
6.5.3 S
6.5.4 WISH
6.5.5 I
CONNECTION (DYNAMIC IP ADDRESS)..............................................................41
OE (POINT-TO-POINT PROTOCOL OVER ETHERNET)..............................................42
(POINT-TO-POINT TUNNELING PROTOCOL) ........................................................44
(LAYER 2 TUNNELING PROTOCOL) .....................................................................45
IGPOND...................................................................................................................46
DVANCED.................................................................................................................48
DVANCED WIRELESS .................................................................... ............................48
IRTUAL SERVER .......................................................................................................49
PECIAL APPLICATIONS ..............................................................................................50
ORT FORWARDING ................................................................... ................................51
TREAMENGINE.........................................................................................................51
OUTING ...................................................................................................................54
CCESS CONTROL .....................................................................................................54
EB FILTER...............................................................................................................57
ADDRESS FILTER...............................................................................................57
IREWALL ..................................................................................................................58
NBOUND FILTER ........................................................................................................61
I-FI PROTECTED SETUP................................. . .........................................................63
DVANCED NETWORK (UPNP, WAN PING…)..............................................................64
OOLS.......................................................................................................................66
IME ZONE SETTING...................................................................................................66
YSTEM.....................................................................................................................67
AVE CONFIGURATION TO A FILE.................................................................................67
ESTORE THE CONFIGURATION FROM A FILE ...............................................................68
ESTORE SETTINGS TO DEFAULT................................................................................69
YSTEM REBOOT................................................................ .......................................69
IRMWARE UPGRADE .................................................................................................70
YSTEM LOGS ...........................................................................................................70
YNAMIC DNS...........................................................................................................71
YSTEM CHECK.........................................................................................................71
CHEDULES......................................................... ......................................................72
TATUS......................................................................................................... .............73
IRELESS STATUS.....................................................................................................73
OGS STATUS ............................................................................................................73
TATISTICS ................................................................................................................74
SESSION STATUS .............................................................................................75
NTERNET SESSION STATUS........................................................................................76
APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY................................. ...................... ....................... ....................... .... 77
APPENDIX B – SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 89
ARDWARE SUMMARY ..................................................................................................................89
H
ADIO SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................89
R
OUTER AND GATEWAY.................................................................................................................89
R M
ANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................91
NVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL.................................. .........................................................................92
E
APPENDIX C – FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT ................................................................. 93
APPENDIX D – INDEX.................................................................................................................. 94
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Revision History
Version Date Notes
1.0 September 12, 2007 Initial Version
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1 Introduction
The Wireless-N Gigabit Router is a draft 802.11n compliant device that delivers up to 6x faster speeds than 802.11g while staying backward compatible with 802.11g and 802.11b devices.
It is not only a Wireless Access Point, which lets you connect to the network without wires. There's also a built-in 4-port full-duplex 10/100/1000 Gigabit Switch to connect your wired-Ethernet devices together. The Router function ties it all together and lets your whole network share a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
The Access Point built into the Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel. The robust signal travels farther, maintaining wireless connections up to 3 times farther than standard 802.11g, eliminates dead spots and extends network ran ge.
To protect the data and privacy, the Router can encode all wireless transmissions with 64/128-bit encryption. It can serve as your network's DHCP Server, has a powerful SPI firewall to protect your PCs against intruders and most known Internet attacks, and supports VPN pass-through. The router also provide easy configuration with the web browser-based configuration utility.
The incredible speed and QoS function of 802.11n (draft2.0) Gigabit Router is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony. It is designed to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.
This chapter describes the features & benefits, package contents, applications, and network configuration.
1.1 Features & Benefits
Features Benefits
High Speed Data Rate Up to 300Mbps
IEEE 802.11n draft Compliant and backward compatible with 802.11b/g
Four built-in 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit Switch Ports (Auto-Cross ov er)
Supports DNS/ DDNS
Supports NAT (Network Address Translation)/NAPT
Hide SSID
Firewall supports Virtual Server Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking,
Capable of handling heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming
Fully interoperable with IEEE 802.11b/g/n devices
Scalability, able to extend your network
Lets users assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address.
Shares single Internet account and provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IP addresses for keeping hacker out Avoids unallowable users sharing bandwidth, increases efficiency of the network
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses from Internet
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SPI Support 802.1x authenticator, 802.11i
(WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-thru mechanisms
WDS (Wireless Distribution System)
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP™) Works with most Internet gaming and instant
Filter Scheduling
Real time alert The detection of a list for Hacker log-in
Web configuration Helps administrators to re mot ely co nfigure or
Provide mutual authentication (Client and dynamic encryption keys to enhance security
Make wireless AP and Bridge mode simultaneously as a wireless repeater
messaging applications for automatic Internet access
The filter can be scheduled by days, hours or minutes for easy management
information
manage the Router via Telnet/Web-browser
1.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped in its original package.
h One Wireless N Gigabit Router h One h h One CD-ROM with User’s Manual h Once Quick Guide
12V/1.25A 90V~240V Power Adapter
Three 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas
1.3 Safety Guidelines
In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury, please adhere to the following safety guidelines.
h Carefully follow the instructions in this manual; also follow all instruction labels
on this device.
h Except for the power adapter supplied, this device should not be connected to
any other adapters.
h Do not spill liquid of any kind on this device. h Do not place the unit on an unstable stand or table. This unit may drop and
become damaged.
h Do not expose this unit to direct sunlight. h Do not place any hot devices close to this unit, as they may degrade or cause
damage to the unit.
h Do not place any heavy objects on top of this unit. h Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a soft dry cloth for cleaning.
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A
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1.4 Wireless SOHO Router Description
Rear Panel
Antenna Connector
ntenna
Connector
ntenna
Connector
SMA
SMA
SMA
SMA
SMA
SMA
SMA
WAN
WAN
WAN
WAN
WAN Port DC Connector
Front Panel
Power LED
WLAN LED
Step Label Description
1 LAN Ports (1 – 4) Use an Ethernet cable to connect each port to a computer
on your Local Area Network (LAN).
2 WAN Port Use an Ethernet cable to connect this port to your WAN
router.
3 DC Connector Use the power cable and connec t the ad ap ter to the p ower
socket on the wall, and the DC inlet into the DC connector.
4 Antenna Connector Connect the three antennas to the SMA connectors.
Connection / Activity
LED
WAN LED This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected WLAN LED This LED will light up once the RF (wireless LAN) feature is Power LED This LED will light up once the power cable is connected to Reset Button Use this button to reset the device. You can restore the
WPS WPS (Wireless Push Button) is used for WiFi Protected
This LED will light up once an Ethernet cable is connected to one of the LAN ports.
to WAN (Internet) port. enabled the DC connector. device back to its factory default settings by holding down
on this button for 5 seconds. Setup. By pressing this button, the security settings of the
SMA
LAN: 4*RJ45
LAN: 4*RJ45
LAN: 4*RJ45
LAN: 4*RJ45
10/100/1000M
10/100/1000M
10/100/1000M
10/100/1000M
LAN Ports (1-4)
Reset Button WPS Button
LAN 1- 4 LED
SMA
SMA
SMA
SMA
DC JACK
DC JACK
DC JACK
DC JACK
WAN LED
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device will automatically synchronize with other wireless devices on your network that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
1.5 System Requirements
The following are the minimum system requirements in order configure the device.
h PC/AT compatible computer with a Ethernet interface. h Operating system that supports HTTP web-browser
1.6 Applications
The wireless LAN products are easy to install and highly efficient. The following list describes some of the many applications made possible through the power and flexibility of wireless LANs:
a) Difficult-to-wire environments
There are many situations where wires cannot be laid easily. Historic buildings, older buildings, open areas and across busy streets make the installation of LANs either impossible or very expensive.
b) Temporary workgroups
Consider situations in parks, athletic arenas, exhibition centers, disaster­recovery, temporary offices and construction sites where one wants a temporary WLAN established and removed.
c) The ability to access real-time information
Doctors/nurses, point-of-sale employees, and warehouse workers can access real-time information while dealing with patients, serving customers and processing information.
d) Frequently changed environments
Show rooms, meeting rooms, retail stores, and manufacturing sites where frequently rearrange the workplace.
e) Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) networks
SOHO users need a cost-effective, easy and quick installation of a small network.
f) Wireless extensions to Ethernet networks
Network managers in dynamic environments can minimize the overhead caused by moves, extensions to networks, and other changes with wireless LANs.
g) Wired LAN backup
Network managers implement wireless LANs to provide backup for mission­critical applications running on wired networks.
h) Training/Educational facilities
Training sites at corporations and students at universities use wireless connectivity to ease access to information, information exchanges, and learning.
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1.7 Network Configuration
To better understand how the wireless LAN products work together to create a wireless network, it might be helpful to depict a few of the possible wireless LAN PC card network configurations. The wireless LAN products can be configured as:
a) Ad-hoc (or peer-to-peer) for departmental or SOHO LANs. b) Infrastructure for enterprise LANs.
a) Ad-hoc (peer-to-peer) Mode
This is the simplest network configuration with several computers equipped with the PC Cards that form a w ireless network whenever they are within range of one another. In ad-hoc mode, each client is peer-to­peer, would only have access to the resources of the other client and does not require an access point. T his is the easiest and least expensive way for the SOHO to set up a wireless network. The i mage below depicts a network in ad-hoc mode.
b) Infrastructure Mode
The infrastructure mode requires the use of an access point (AP). In this mode, all wireless communication between two compu ters has to be via the AP. It doesn’t matter if the AP is stand-alone or wired to an Ethernet network. If used in stand-alone, the AP can extend the range of independent wireless LANs by acting as a repeater, which effectively doubles the distance between wireless stations. The image below depicts a network in infrastructure mode.
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2 Understanding the Hardware
2.1 Hardware Installation
1. Place the unit in an appropriate location after conducting a site survey.
2. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable into the LAN port of the device and another end into your PC/Notebook.
3. Plug one end of another Ethernet cable to WAN port of the device and the other end into you cable/DSL modem (Internet)
4. Insert the DC-inlet of the power adapter into the port labeled “DC-IN” and the other end into the power socket on the wall.
This diagram depicts the hardware configuration
2.2 IP Address Configuration
Ethernet
WLAN RouterPC
AC/DC cable
Power Outlet
Ethernet
Cable / DSL Modem
This device can be configured as a Bridge/Router or Access Point. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.2 In order to log into this device, you must first configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
1. In the control panel, double click Network Connections and then double click on the connection of your Network Interface Card (NIC). You will then see the following screen.
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2. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click on the Properties button. This will allow you to configure the TCP/IP settings of your PC/Notebook.
3. Select Use the following IP Address radio button and then enter the IP address and subnet mask. Ensure that the IP address and subnet mask are on the same subnet as the device. For Example: Device IP address: 192.168.1.2
PC IP address: 192.168.1.10 PC subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
4. Click on the OK button to close this window, and once again to close LAN properties window.
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3 Internet Connection Wizard
This device offers a quick and simple configuration through the use of wizards. This chapter describes how to use the wizard to configure the WAN, LAN, and wireless settings. Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device.
3.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device
(default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Ma ke sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank. Click on the Log In button to continue.
This device supports several types of WAN connections:
o DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP address) – Choose this co nnection type if
your ISP provides you the IP address. Most cable modems use this type of connection.
o PPPoE (Poinit-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) – Choose this option if
your internet connection requires a user name and password. Most DSL modems use this type of connection.
o PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) – Choose this type of
connection if your ISP requires you to use PPTP. Your ISP should provide you with a user name and password.
o Static IP address – Choose this option if you have a dedicated IP address. o BigPond – Choose this option if you use the BigPond service in Australia.
The configuration wizard for each connection type is described below. Click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard button to begin the process.
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Click on the Internet Connection Setup Wizard Setup button to begin th e p ro cess.
The Wizard requires that you configure the password, time zone, and Internet (WAN)
connection. Click on the Next button to continue.
By default, the device does not use a password. Specify a password for administrator
access to the device, then type the password once more in the Verify Password field. Click on the Next button to continue.
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Select your time zone from the drop-down list Click on the Next button to continue. The next step in the wizard is the Internet Connection, select the WAN connection
type from the list, and then click on the Next button to continue with the wizard.
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3.1.1 DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address)
The WAN interface can be configured as a DHCP Client in which the ISP provides
the IP address to the device. This is also known as Dynamic IP.
Select the DHCP Connection (Dynamic IP Address) radio button and then click on
the Next button.
You have the option of cloning your PCs MAC address onto the device. Click on the
Clone Your PCs MAC Address to automatically copy the MAC address. You may also specify a host name. Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
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3.1.2 PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
The WAN interface can be configured as PPPoE. This type of connection is usually
used for a DSL service and requires a username and password to connect.
Select the Username / Password Connection (PPPoE) radio button and then click
on the Next button.
Address Mode: PPPoE can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you
select the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required. Howe ver, if you select the Static IP radio bu tton, then the IP a ddress in the next field is required.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Service Name: Specify the name of the ISP.  Click on the Next button to continue.
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The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.3 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
The WAN interface can be configured as PPTP. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling
Protocol) uses a virtual private network to connect to your ISP. This method of connection is primarily used in Europe. This method of connection requires you to enter a username and password (provided by your ISP) to gain access to the Internet. The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP.
Select the Username / Password Connection (PPTP) radio button and then click
on the Next button.
Address Mode: PPTP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select
the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field is required.
PPTP Address: Specify the IP address  PPTP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.  PPTP Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the PPTP gateway.  PPTP Server IP Address: If the PPTP Server’s IP address is different from the
default gateway, then you may specify it here.
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User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.4 L2TP (Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol)
The WAN interface can be configured as L2TP. L2TP (Layer Two Tunneling Protocol)
uses a virtual private network to connect to your ISP. This method of connection requires you to enter a user name and password (provided by your Internet Service Provider) to gain access to the Internet. The supported authentication protocols are PAP and CHAP.
Select the Username / Password Connection (L2TP) radio button and then click on
the Next button.
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Address Mode: L2TP can be used with a dynamic or static IP address. If you select
the Dynamic IP radio button, then the IIP address in the next field is not required. However, if you select the Static IP radio button, then the IP address in the next field is required.
L2TP Address: Specify the IP address  L2TP Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for the IP address.  L2TP Gateway IP Address: Specify the IP address of the L2TP gateway.  L2TP Server IP Address: If the L2TP Server’s IP address is different from the
default gateway, then you may specify it here.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP.  Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
3.1.5 Static IP Address Configuration
The WAN interface can be configured as Static IP address. In this type of connection,
your ISP provides you with a dedicated IP address (which does not change as DHCP).
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Select the Static IP Address Connection radio button and then click on the Next
button.
IP Address: Specify the IP address for this device, which is assigned by your ISP.  Subnet Mask: Specify the subnet mask for this IP address, which is assigned by
your ISP.
Gateway Address: Specify the IP address of the default gateway, which is assigned
by your ISP.
Primary / Secondary DNS Address: Specify the primary and secondary IP address,
which is assigned by your ISP.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
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3.1.6 BigPond
The WAN interface can be configured as BigPong. This type of service is used
through Telstra BigPond Cable Broadband in Australia
Select the BigPond radio button and then click on the Next button.
User Name: Specify the user name which is provided by your ISP. Password: Specify the password which is provided by your ISP, and then verify it
once again in the next field.
BingPond Server: Specify the server name or IP address as specified by your ISP.  Click on the Next button to continue.
The WAN configuration is complete. Click on the Connect button to connect to the
Internet.
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4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup Wizard
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that locks the wireless security settings and prevents the settings from being changed by any new external registrar using its PIN. Devices can still be added to the wireless network using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
.Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device
4.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device
(default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Ma ke sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank. Click on the Log In button to continue.
4.2 Add a Wireless Device
Click on the Wizard_Wireless link under the Basic menu, and then click on the Add
Wireless Device Wizard button.
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The wireless wizard will inform you that there are two major steps in the process.
o Select the configuration method for your wireless network o Connect your wireless device
Click on the Next button to continue. You may select from three available options:
o PIN: Select this radio button if your wireless device suppo rt s PIN o Push Button: Select this radio button if your wireless device supports push
button.
o Manual: Select the radio button if you would like to setup your wireless
device manually. Refer to chapter 5 in order to manually configure the device.
The wizard will either display the wireless network settings to guide you through
manual configuration, prompt you to enter the PIN for the device, or ask you to press the configuration button on the device. If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
There are several ways to add a wireless device to your network. Access to the
wireless network is controlled by a registrar. A registrar only allows devices onto the wireless network if you have entered the PIN, or pressed a special Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the device. The router acts as a registrar for the network, although other devices may act as a registrar as well.
4.2.1 Using the PIN
A PIN is a unique number that can be used to add the router to an existing network
or to create a new network. The default PIN may be printed on the bottom of the router. For extra security, a new PIN can be generated. You can restore the default PIN at any time. Only the Administrator ("admin" account) can change or reset the PIN.
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Select the PIN radio button and then click on the Next button.
Specify the PIN and then click on the Connect button. The wireless device configuration is now complete.
4.2.2 Using the Push Button
WPS is used for WiFi Protected Setup. By pressing the WPS button on the front
panel of the device, the security settings of the device will automatically synchronize with other wireless devices on your network that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If the device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and has a configuration button, you can
add it to the network by pressing the configuration button on the device and then the on the router within 60 seconds. The status LED on the router will flash three times if the device has been successfully added to the network.
Select the Push Button radio button and then click on the Next button.
Press the WPS button on the device (which is located on the left side of the fr ont
panel) and then click on the Next button.
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5 Wireless Network Setup Wizard
This wizard will guide you in the configuration of the wireless network settings such as the SSID and security (WEP/WPA).
.Please refer to Chapter 6 in order to configure the more advanced features of the device
5.1 Logging In
To configure the device through the web-browser, enter the IP address of the device
(default: 192.168.1.2) into the address bar of the web-browser and press Enter.
Ma ke sure that the device and your computers are configured on the same subnet.
Refer to Chapter 2 in order to configure the IP address of your computer. After connecting to the IP address, the web-browser will display the login page.
Select Admin from the drop-down list and then leave the password field blank. Click on the Log In button to continue.
5.2 Wireless Network Setup
Click on the Wizard_Wireless link under the Basic menu, and then click on the
Wireless Network Setup Wizard button.
The wizard will inform you that there are two options: auto and manual.
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5.2.1 Automatic Network Setup
If you select the Auto option, then the device will automatically configure the SSID
and security mode.
Click on the Next button to continue.
The wizard has automatically configured the SSID and security mode for the device.
Click on the Save button to complete the setup.
5.2.2 Manual Network Setup
If you select the Manual option, then you will be required to specify the SSID and
select the appropriate network security.
Click on the Next button to continue. The wireless wizard will inform you that there are three major steps in the process.
o Name your wireless network o Secure your wireless network o Set your wireless security password
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Click on the Next button to continue.
Specify the Wireless Network Name (SSID) for the device. The SSID is a unique
named shared amongst all the points of the wireless network. The SSID must be identical on all points of the wireless network and cannot exceed 32 characters. Click on the Next button to continue.
This step requires that you configure the security features based on your needs. The
following options are available.
o BEST – Select this option if your wireless adapters support WPA2 o BETTER – Select this option if your wireless adapters support WPA o GOOD – Select this option if your wireless adapters do not support WPA, but
support WEP instead
o None: Select this option if you do not want to activate any security features.
In order to protect your network from hackers and unauthorized users, it is highly
recommended to secure the network using encryption and authentication. Select a level of security and then click on the Next button to continue.
If you do not want to setup security, then select the NONE radio button.
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5.2.2.1 Wireless Security Level: BEST (WPA2)
Select the BEST radio button which supports WPA2 encryption. Then click on the
Next button.
Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button.
The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
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5.2.2.2 Wireless Security Level: BETTER (WPA)
Select the BETTER radio button which supports WPA encryption. Then click on the
Next button.
Enter a security password between 2 and 20 characters then click on the Next button.
The setup is complete. Click on the Save button and then reboot the device.
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