GemTek Technology R920220G User Manual

G em t ek Te chnol ogy Co. , Lt d.

High Speed Access Point Router

WX-5525G

User's Manual

Mar. 19, 2003 (Draft 1.0

WX-5525R Dual Band AP Router

CONTENTS

Introduction ..................................................................................................2

Hardware Installation .............................................................................4

WX-5525G AP Router Default Settings .……..…………………………..5

Web Management Settings ………..…………………………………………6 Setup …………...………………………………………………………….7 Security…………. …..…………………………………………………. 11 System …………………………………………………………………….13 DHCP ……………………………………………………………………..16 SNMP …………………………………………………………………… 18 Status ……………………………………………………………………...18 Advanced Wireless ……………………………………………………… 20 Filters …………………………………………………………………… 22 Port Forwarding …………………………………………………………24 Routing ………………………………………………………………… 26 DDNS ………………………………………………………………… 28

Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………29

Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………..31

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing your WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router.

This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure.

The package you have received should contain the following items:

• WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router

• User Guide

• Power Supply / Cord

• Ethernet Cable

Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

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Safety Notification

Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements.

! Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. ! The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. ! Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself. ! Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom. ! The device should be placed in a sheltered and non-slip location within a temperature

range of +5 to +40 Celsius degree.

! Please do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing

and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources.

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Hardware Installation

Front Panel

The front panel pr ovides LED’s for device status. Refer to the followin g

table for the meaning of each feature.

LED STATUS Description

Off No Power

PWR/STAT

　 Off no Ethernet link detected

LAN Green On 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity.

Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 minute)

Red Blink 1. System up 2. Power on 3. Firmware upgrade

　 Green Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10/100 Mbps LAN WAN

G Yellow Blink Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless links

Orange On 10Mbps Ethernet link detected. No activity.

Orange Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10 Mbps WAN.

Rear Panel

The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port and Reset button.

Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature.

Power (DC 5v)

Reset Press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds, all

LAN The RJ-45 Ethernet ports used to connect your PC, hub, switch or

WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your AP

Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter provided with the device. Use of an unauthorized power adapter may cause damage to your device and violate your warranty.

configurations will set to factory default settings.

Ethernet network.

Router to your xDSL or Cable modem.

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WX-5525G AP Router Default Settings

The default settings are shown following.

User Name Password AP Router IP Address

admin admin

192.168.1.1

AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 RF ESSID

Wireless Router

11b RF Channel 6 RF Roaming Enabled Encryption Disabled DHCP client Enabled

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Web Management Settings

START -UP & LOG IN

In order to configure the WX-5525G Wireless AP Router, please use your web

browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) and manually input 192.168.1.1 into the address box (as shown below) and press Enter key.

In order to configure the WX-5525G Wireless AP Router, please input the user-name

into the User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box and press the OK button. The default username is admin, and the default password is admin

Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the

administrator password to ensure a secure connection to the Wireless AP.

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MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER

To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the WEB management 192.168.1.1

Setup

This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to use the Router's default settings without making any changes. Click the Apply button to save your changes.

Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter

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specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, Default Gateway Address, or DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.

Host Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them. Domain Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them. Configuration Type: The Router supports four connection types:

Automatic Configuration - DHCP Static IP PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)

These types can be selected from the drop-down menu next to Internet Connection. The information required and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.

Some descriptions of this information are included here:

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Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask

This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). If your Internet connection requires a static IP address, then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask.

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Default Gateway

Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.

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DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address

Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address.

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User Name and Password

Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through a PPPoE or PPTP connection.

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Connect on Demand

You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the

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Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

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Keep Alive Option

This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinit ely, even when your connection sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds (in other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every 30 seconds).

IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.

Wireless:

2.4GHz Settings

Mode:

If you have Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the default setting, Mixed. If you have only Wireless-G devices, select G-Only. If you want to disable wireless networking, select

Disable.

Channel: The default setting is 6.

Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.

The default setting is Mixed.

Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings. You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal interference.

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SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. You shall have selected the same SSID for all the APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations.

WEP: Make sure that all wireless devices on your network are using the same encryption

level and key. WEP keys must consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9."

Click Apply to save your settings.

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