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: Introduction : Features : Package Contents : System Requirements : Panel Description

: Installation : Hardware Connection to WAN : Hardware Connection to LAN : Network Setting in Administrator’s computer

: Device Administration : Web Based Configuration : Telnet/Console Configuration

: Firewall and Advanced Functions : Access Control : Service Time Allocation : URL Keyword Blocking : Virtual Server : DMZ : Multiple DMZ Host : Auto 2-Way Applications : Dynamic DNS

: Troubleshooting : Common Problems & Solutions : Frequently Asked Questions

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Appendix

D E F

: TCP/IP Well-Known Port

: Illustrated Typical Application

: Cabling and Pin Assignment

: Configure IP Manually

: Technical Information

: Technical Support / Warranty info

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding 11Mbps Wireless Access Router. This product is the perfect option to connect a group of wired or wireless PCs to a high-speed Broadband Internet connection or to an Ethernet based Backbone (ETTH/ETTB: Ethernet to the Home/Building). Configurable as a DHCP server, this product is the only externally recognized server device on your local area network (LAN). Thus even a non-technical person will easily configure it to meet the different applications.

This product does not only provide a complete solution to share the Internet bandwidth, it also serves as an Internet Firewall to protect your LAN data from being accessed by outside intruders/hackers (Figure 1.1). Since all incoming data packets have been analyzed and monitored, all unwanted packets may be filtered-out and be recorded as an intrusion event. The 11Mbps Wireless Access Router can also be configured to block some internal LAN users’ access to the Internet for management purposes.

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Features

Fully compatible with IEEE 802.11B (DSSS: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) wireless LAN standard and interoperable with any 802.11B compliant equipments Wireless interface support 64/128-bit WEP (Wire Equivalent Privacy) encryption Integrated wireless AP (Access Point) and Broadband SOHO router in one unit Connects to 10/100M Broadband (cable or DSL) modem or Ethernet backbone for Internet Surfing Multiple WAN connection type:

StaticIP : for leased lineorrouter-router interconnect

DHCP : for most cablemodemservice

PPPoE : for Dial-up ADSL service

PPTP client :for some European Dial-up ADSL or L2-VPN

application

Equipped with a 4-port 10/100M switched Hub for LAN users DHCP Server/ DNS proxy support (can save an extra PC/Server in LAN)

All the networked computers in LAN can retrieve TCP/IP setting (IP address, subnet mask, gateway, DNS…) automatically from this device

Simultaneously act as both DHCP Server on the LAN and a DHCP Client on the WAN for most simple applications Connects multiple LAN PCs to the Internet with only one dynamiclyassigned IP address (NAT mode) or a range of legal IP address (NAT/Routing mode) Web-based Configuring

Configurable through any networked computer’s web browsers using Internet Explorer or Netscape

Allow/Deny remote administration through WAN connection by Web browser Supports Telnet/Console administration from a networked computer in LAN

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Firewall capability to protect LAN PCs from outside intruder access/attack

Avoid unwanted packets from the WAN and provides a system event log to record intrusion information. (Date/time,sourceIPaddress & port...)

LAN user Access Privilege

Administrator can arrange interior LAN user’s access privilegeto the Internet by IP address, TCP/IP port service, URL name keyword, and24-hour time zone

Virtual Server (Port forwarding)function

Internet servers (WWW, FTP, E-mail...) in LAN could be virtually exposed to WAN for outside Internet user access. This is a useful and secure network deployment for Internet servers

DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host

Administrator can completely expose a host PC in the LAN to the Internet without any firewall protection mechanism. This option allows a full two-way communication between the local host PC and remote Internet nodes. (ex. bidirectional games, video/audio conferences...)

Multi DMZ Host support

In static IP configuration with a range of legal IP addresses, the administrator can completely expose several host PCs in the LAN to the Internet according to LAN/WAN IP address mapping

Auto 2-way applications

Provides an automatic mechanism to support some specific applications which need one or many incoming ports when they connect withapplication servers in Internet. (Like Microsoft Game Zone,Battle.net…)

Dynamic DNS

Via DNS service provider, your registered domain name can

www.DynDns.org

be updated automatically wheneverthesystem’sWANIPis changed

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Package Contents

One 11MbpsWirelessAccess Point Router One power adapter One User Manual

System Requirements

One Ethernet based broadband Internet connection (like cable/ADSL modem or other router) One PC with a NIC card, 802.11b PCMCIA card or USB network adapter,and installed TCP/IP protocol stack. (forinitial setup) Microsoft Internet Explorer 5or Netscape V4.7 web browser All TCP/IP networked computers in LAN

Panel Description

Front Panel

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Power

WAN

The WAN port has NIC card type pin assignment, so it can connect to a

HUB device directly or to a PC with a crossover cable. (Please refer to

Appendix C-1 for yourcorrectRJ-45 cabling)

WLAN

LAN 1 - 4 Link/Act

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The Power LED illuminates whenever the Wireless Access Point Router is powered on ON : WAN (ADSL/Cable modem) is connected to the

WirelessAccess Point Router

Blinking:There is data communication

On : Wireless interface is ready Off : Wireless Interface has failed Blinking:There is wireless communication

ON : LAN PC/device is connected correctly to the

WirelessAccess Point Router

Blinking:There is data communication

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Rear Panel

1-4 WAN Reset

RDY DC in

Reset

1234

WAN DC inRDY

Ports for connecting toPCs. Use straight through cables Port for connecting to Cable/DSL modem Reset to factory default settings button. Hold down continuously for at least 5 seconds to reset the hardware. The LAN IP becomes 192.168.8.1 bydefault Flashes when the system is ready Plug in power cord here

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Installation

Attach the power cord into the inlet first and follow these sections to set up the WAN/LAN connection.

Hardware Connection to WAN

Connect the network cable from the Cable/ DSL modem to the WAN port of the Wireless Router (Fig 2-1). If the Link/Act LED is off, please check the feeding power and the connection cable between the Cable/DSL modem and WAN port (Please refer to Appendix C for detailed cabling and pin assignment).

Reset

Internet/

ISP

Fig 2-1 The hardware connection of WAN interface for the

Cable/DSL Modem

Wireless Access Point Router

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Hardware Connection to LAN

Connect the network cable from your computer’s Ethernet port to one of the Wireless Access Point Router’s 4 LAN ports (Fig 2-2). If it is correctly connected, the corresponding Link/Act LED will be on.

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Lan Adapter

Fig 2-1 The hardware connection of the LAN interface for the

Wireless Access Point Router

Please use a crossover RJ-45 cable if you want to connect the LAN

port to another hub or switch.

Once both the WAN/LAN are connected successfully, hold down

the reset button for at least 5 seconds to make sure the Wireless

Router is in factory default condition.

Network Setting in

WAN DC inM1Reset1234

Lan Adapter Lan Adapter Lan Adapter

HUB

Administrator’s computer

In order to configure the Wireless Router with a networked PC in LAN, it is necessary for the administrator to have accurate network settings in this PC. Then, the communication between the Wireless Router and the administrator‘s PC is possible. The following description assumes that the Wireless Router is in factory default condition. (If not, please hold the reset button down for at least 5 seconds). The Wireless Router LAN interface IP will become 192.168.8.1and the DHCP server for LAN user is on (offeredIP range from 192.168.8.17 to 192.168.8.128 by default).

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Follow the procedures to set your computer as a DHCP Client. (If the fixed IP mode for the administrator’s computer is desired, please refer to Appendix E.)

Step 1:

Click Start button, select Settings, and then choose Control Panel. Double click Network icon. Choose the configuration tab. Select the TCP/IP protocol option, which is associated with your network card/adapter.(To install TCP/IP protocol first.)

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Step 2:

Click the Properties button, and then click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

Step 3:

Press [OK] ro continue. System may request to restart. After restart, the connection between the Wireless Access Point Router & window is established. Please check itas follows.

Windows 9x/ME:

Start-> Control Panel -> Run Type“winipcfg”, and then press[ok] button.

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All Ethernet adapter information is shown in this window. Check if you get an IP address like 192.168.8.x and the default gateway is

192.168.8.1.

Windows XP/2000/NT4:

Please change to MS-DOS command window, and type “ipconfig/all” to check Ethernet adapter information.

All Ethernet adapter information is shown in this window. Check if you get an IP address like 192.168.8.x and the default gateway is the default IP of the WirelessAccess PointRouter.

If all the steps are finished, the network should be working now. In case there is something wrong, please refer to Chapter 5 for troubleshooting.

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Device Administration

The Wireless Router can be configured via Web browser, telnet, and console terminal. The administrator can choose either one of the three methods to perform device administration. No matter which method is used, this administration only allows one login session at a time. This is in consideration of system database consistency. If there is anyone else trying to login, it would not be possible. The Wireless Router will pop-up an alert message. The following description also assumes the Wireless Router is in factory default condition.

Web Based Configuration

Open the web browser and typehttp://192.168.8.1 in the browser’saddress box. This IP address is the Wireless Router’sLAN interface address.

The main page should show upas below.

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This page is not protected by any password. It is used to provide all LAN

users a place toinquireabout the Wireless Router’s status atany time.

Type in the default Administrator password, “admin”. Then click enter to login.

Device Information

After login, the firstpage is the Device Information of the Wireless Router. This page shows the detailed status of the Wireless Router, and displays the current WAN’s information about dial-up duration and traffic (bytes count)

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Clicking the [Clear] button will clear the WAN traffic counter. To update to the latest information, click the [Refresh] button.

Administration

Click the Administration link on the left frame of this page to assign or change settings.

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System Setting:

[Reset to Default]: Reset system settings to factory default, and

restart automatically after completion.

[Backup Setting]: Save the current system settings into a file in order

to restore the Wireless Access Point Router settings if needed in the future.

[Restore Setting]: Restore the previous system settings from a

saved backup file. When completed, the Wireless Access Point Router restarts automatically.

The Wireless Access Point Router allows system settings Backup/Restore

only when both firmware versions are the same. Otherwise the Wireless

Access Point Router will deny the restore operation for reliability

considerations.

Administrator:

[Reset to Default]: Type in your old password and new password and

confirm it. Then pressOK to send the request.

[Auto Logout]: Whenever the administrator is idle for more than

the specified time (default is 300 seconds), the Wireless Router will logout automatically for security.

Upgrade Firmware:

Click [browse] to choose the correct firmware upgrade file (*.upg). When a file has been selected, click [Go] to send the request. The Wireless Router’s firmware will be upgraded immediately.

After a about 20-30 second,the Wireless Router will restart automatically.

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Miscellaneous Command:

[View system events log] records system events such as system start, administrator log-in / log-out, dial/hang-up,and hacker intrusion events. In addition, itstamps the date/time foreach event. Normally eachevent will be shown sequentially by the order of time-stamp except some time-out events. Click [View System Log]to browse the log record.

This page stores lots of useful information such as system start time,

administrator log-in/log-out history, dial –up activities and intrusion event

records. This function provides the administrator with a convenient

diagnostic method for troubleshooting. Furthermore, it also provides

detailed intruder/hacker information.

You can click [Refresh] to upgrade these events and click [Back] to return to theAdministration page.

[Clone MAC]: Duplicates the MAC address of the administrator’s

PC into WAN MAC of the Wireless Access Point Router.

[Restart System]: Forces the WirelessAccess Point Routerto restart

immediately.

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EZ Setup - WAN

Click the EZ Setup-WAN link in the left frame. There are 5-connection types in this page. Only one connection type must be configured because the network is connected to the Internet via one method at a time. It can be changed later if your connection type changes.

The five connection types are described in the following.

A. Static Connection

Static connection is used when a fixed IP address is used. Certain ISPs will assign a static, or unchanging, IP address. Please check with your ISP to find out. If you have a Static IP, select the “static” option and fill in the blanks according to the information provided by your ISP.

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WANIPAddress:

WANSubnet Mask:

WANGateway:

WAN1st DNS:

WAN2nd DNS:

The IP Address of the Wireless Access Point Router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP) The Wireless Access Point Router WAN IP address ranges. (i.e. 255.255.255.248) The ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address DNS (Domain Name Server). The ISP will provide this address The second DNS

Click the [Save&Restart] button.

A. DHCP Client Connection

DHCP Client connection means that the ISP will dynamically assign the Wireless Router IP address and other settings. The [Domain Name] and [Host Name] are unused for most ISPs, so keep them blank. If they are needed for your Internet connection, please contact your ISP for the correct Domain name and Host Name. Click the [Save&Restart] button to storethese settings.

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This connection type ispopularfor most Cable modems.

After [Save&Restart], the assigned IP address can be checked on the “Device Info” page. (refer to 3.1.1)

C. PPPoE Connection

If the Wireless Access Point Router is connected to the Internet through a DSL line, ask the ISP if they use PPPoE for dial-up service. If they do, select the PPPoE option, then fill in:

Your and . (The

PPPoE account PPPoE password PPPoE Service Name

may be optional, dependingonthe ISP).

Dial on Demand:

attempt to connect with the ISP if (1) there is at least one LAN user trying to access the Internet and(2)the current WAN connection is disconnected.

Auto disconnect when Idle over _ sec:

want to disconnect automatically when your Internet connection is idle more than that period oftime.

Choose this option. The Wireless Access Point Router will

fill in a time period in seconds if you

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Click the [Save&Restart] button.

After the save & restart, the assigned IP address can be checked on the

“Device Info” page. (refer to3.1.1)

If something is wrong, please browse the system event log to check the

dial/log-in activity.(refer to 3.1.2)

C. PPTP Connection

If the Wireless Access Point Router is connected to the Internet via DSL modem (most likely an ALCATEL modem in west Europe), then choose the PPTP/PPPoAconnection type. Please checkwith your ISP for details. This connection type is also used by PPTP L2 VPN.

My IP address Server IP address

(PPTP client) and ADSLModem’s(PPTPserver) IP addresses respectively.

My Gateway

For L2 VPN, thisfieldis necessary in most cases.

PPTP account PPTPpassword

The and are provided by theISP.

and are the Wireless Access Point Router’s

is optional if the PPTP client and server are in the same subnet.

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The is left as 0 for most applications. Check with your ISP

PPTP connection ID

for correct setting ifthereare problems.

Dial on Demand:

with the ISP if (1) there is at least one LAN user trying to access the Internet and (2) the current WAN connection isdisconnected.

Auto disconnect when idle over _ sec:

want to disconnect automatically when your Internet connection is idle for more than that period oftime.

EZ Setup - LAN

Click the EZ setup-LAN link on the left frame tosetup LAN.

The Wireless Access Point Router will attempt to connect

Fill in a time period in seconds if you

LAN IP Address:

The IP address of the Wireless Access Point Router as it

is seen by the internal LAN user.

The DHCP Server is enabledbydefault

If LAN IP is changed, the administrator may lose the connection with the Wireless Router when they are notin the same LAN subnet. Administration operation will not work until they are in the same subnet again. (Do this by releasing and renewing the IP address on theadministrator’s PC.)

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1. DHCP Server Enabled

Choose this option if you want the Wireless Router to assign IP’s to computers on the network automatically.

Then fill in following:

DNS Proxy:

first. The Wireless Router willsearch the ISP’s DNS automatically.

IP pool from 192.168.8.x to 192.168.8.x:

DHCP server will offer unused IP’s from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

The end address mustbegreater than the start address.

LAN computers get their DNS server from the Wireless Router

Whenever there is a request, the

Lease time: Assign fixed IP to MAC:

which will be assigned a fixed IP by DHCP server, you can set those computers with their own predefined IP. Those computers will be identified by their MAC address.

Press [DHCP Client List] toshowthe DHCP Client list.

the assigned IP will bevalidduring the lease interval.

If there are some computers, like web/E-mail server,

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Click the [Save&Restart] button to savesettings.

2. DHCP Server Disabled

Disable DHCP Server function of the Wireless Router. Fill in the LAN IP Address and click the [Save&Restart] button.

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EZ Setup - Wireless (802.11b)

Click the Wireless (802.11b) option to check and setup wireless LAN settings.

[A] The first TAB is the “Wireless Info” page module information.

Device status: Indicates the internal wireless 802.11b module’s status. Normally it shows “ ”. If it says “ ”, the wireless interface is unavailable.

Primary/secondary Firmware Identification: Displays the version identification for the internal wireless 802.11b module.

802.11 MAC address: Shows the MAC address of the internal wireless

802.11b module.

OK Failed

: Displays wireless 802.11b

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[B] The second TABis the “Basic” page: Enterthe basic/mandatory settings for 802.11b.

Wireless Device Name: Stores a descriptive/meaningful string used by the wireless diagnostic utility (like search or locating utility) to report which Access Point orAccess Point Router itis.

SSID (Service Set ID): A unique ID shared by the same group of wireless client PCs and one or more wirelessAccess Point Routers.

The same SSID group means that all wireless client PCs and at least one

(or more) Access Point/ Access Point Router uses the identical SSID. If

the SSID is not correct, they will not be able to communicate with each

other.

Channel: The radio channel used by the wireless 802.11b module. The allowed number of channels depends on the country because radio regulations are different in different countries. (eg. US, Europe and Japan)

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Basic rates (Mbits/s): The transfer ratethat is used by a wireless client PC to associate with the Wireless Router.

Supported rates (Mbits/s): The transfer rate that a wireless client PC can receive.

Transmission rates (Mbits/s): Selectthe rate adaptation mechanism. Fixed

1 / 2 / 5.5/ 11 automatic automatic

which optimizes the adaptation between performance and operating distance.

Mbits/s and are allowed. The default is ,

Preamble Type: Choose preambles in the physical layer.The default is long preamble.

[C] The third TAB is the “Security” page. enable/disable security feature.

long, short and both

Enter the WEB key and

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Hide SSID in Beacon: This option hides the SSID in the beacon so that the Wireless Router cannot be found by a passive scan program or utility. This is used in a more secure application environment.

Station can’t use “unspecified” SSID: Allow or deny the Wireless Router to associate with any wireless client PC whose SSID is .

WEP enabled: Enables or disables the Wired Equivalent Privacy security function.

WEP key length: Selects 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Be sure that the settings in the Wireless Router are the same as all wireless client PCs. Otherwise communication will not be possible.

PassPhrase: Used to generate WEP-64 or WEP-128 key 1-4 automatically.

ANY

WEP key: For WEP encryption. A key of hexadecimal characters in length must be filled in. For WEP encryption, a key of hexadecimal characters in length must be filled in. Be sure that the key in the Wireless Router is the same as all wireless client PCs. Otherwise communication will not be possible.

WEP key to use: Selects one of four key sets to be used for encryption. To connect to a Wi-Fi compliant wireless device, key #1 must be selected.

Deny unencrypted data: Any unencrypted data frames will be denied if this option is selected.

Authentication: Selects the mechanism of shared key, open system, or both authentication algorithms.

[D] The forth TAB is the “Associate”page.

The upper list shows all MAC addresses associated with the Wireless Router currently.

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Below the list is a MAC address filtering function. There are two mechanisms provided:

1) Allow all wireless client PCs except the following MAC address stations.

2) Deny all wireless client Pcs except the following MAC address stations.

The allowed / denied list can be filled from the upper associated MAC list or keyed in manually.

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Telnet/Console Configuration

The telnet-based configuration is almost the same as console configuration. The difference is that console configuration requires being connected to the Wireless Router with your computer by null modem cable (Please refer to Apendix C-2). Telnet configuration can only be used via LAN.

Click Start and select Run…Type “telnet” and when the windowopens, type “open 192.168.8.1”. The terminal parameters should be set to 115200 8-N1(baud rate 115200, 8 data bit, No parity,1 stop bit). Press the Enter key once.

In general, the Telnet/console configuration ismenu-driven. Enter the password (“admin” is the default) and press Enter to login. The main menu is shown below.

Typethe number of eachitem to select your choice.

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Device Information and Administration configuration in the Wireless Access Point Router

When you select 1 to enter the device information, you can see the device information as follows:

Press Esc to exit. Select 2 to enter administrator setup.

1. Change administrator password: Press 1 for this setting. The system will ask you to enter your old password, enter your new password, and retype your new password to confirm.

2. Upgrade newfirmware: Press 2for this setting.

You must use a telnet program with file transfer capability to upgrade your firmware. Window’s built-in hyperterminal doesnot provide this feature.

3. Set Date/Time: Press 3 for this setting. Set the date and time seperately.

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A. Date/Time needs to be initialized every time the Wireless Router is reset.. B. Whenever the administrator logs on via web browser, the date/time is calibrated automatically according to the login PC.

4. Reset tofactory default and restart.

5. Restart System

WANSetup

Select WAN setup to select the correct configuration.

Press 1 to select the WAN Connection type option menu.

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Four connection types can be chosen by enter the available type number(A~D).

1. : Static connection is used when a fixed IPaddress is

Static IP address

used. Certain ISPs will assign a static, or unchanging, IP address. Please check with your ISP to find out.

If you have a Static IP, select the “static” option and fill in the blanks according to the information provided by your ISP.

WANIPAddress:

WANSubnet Mask:

WANGateway:

WAN1st DNS:

WAN2nd DNS:

The IP Address of the Wireless Router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP) The Wireless Router WAN IP address ranges. (i.e. 255.255.255.248) ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address DNS (Domain Name Server). ISP will provide this address The second DNS

When all settings are finished, don’t forget to type Y to restart the system.

2. : DHCP Client connection means that the ISP will

DHCP Client

dynamically assign an IP address to the Wireless Router and all settings automatically, so no other settings are required to be filled in. If your Internet connection type is a DHCP client type, such as a Cable modem, you should select this option.

When all settings are finished, don’t forget to type Y to restart the system.

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3. : PPPoE (point to point protocol over Ethernet)

PPP over Ethernet

connection means that personal users can browse the Internet through DSL-based broadband connection. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check your ISP if they use PPPoE. If they do, choose the PPPoE option, then type in:

Your and . (The

PPPoE account PPPoE password PPPoE Service

may be optional, dependingonthe ISP)

Name Dial on Demand

attempt to connect with the ISP if (1) there is at least one LAN user trying to access the Internet and(2)the current WAN connection is disconnected

Auto disconnect when idled over sec

you want to disconnect automatically when your Internet connection is idle for more than thatperiodof time

When all settings are finished, don’t forget to type Y to restart the system.

4. : PPTP client mode is used with some European DSL

PPTP Client

modems or used to provide L2-VPN tunneling connections. If PPTP client mode is selected, please enter:

My IP address My Server IP address

client) and DSL modem (PPTP server) IPaddressesrespectively

PPPTP account PPPTP password

Input and according to the ISP assignment

Dial on Demand

to connect with ISP if (1) there is at least one LAN user trying to access the Internet and (2) thecurrentWANconnectionis disconnected

Auto disconnect when idle over sec

you want to disconnect automatically when your Internet connection is idle more than that periodoftime

: If you choose this option, the Wireless Router will

: Fill in a time period in seconds if

and for the Wireless Router (PPTP

: If this option is selected, the Wireless Router will attempt

: Fill in a time period in seconds if

When all settings are finished, don’t forget to type Y to restart the system.

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LAN Setup

The LAN Setup configuration in a telnet environment has 2 items.

1. LAN IP Address: Type in the IP address of the Wireless Access Point Router as it is seen by the internal LAN computers.

If Telnet is used and the LAN IP is changed, the administrator may lose connection with the Wireless Access Point Router when they are not in the same LAN segment, so the administration will not work until they are in the same segment again. (Thiscanbe done by releasing and renewingthe IP)

2. LAN DHCP Server: Choose this option if you want the Wireless Access Point Router can assign IPs to LAN computers automatically.

DHCP Server enabled

A. Enable/Disable DNS Proxy: LAN computers get their DNS server from the

Wireless Access Point Router first. The Wireless Router will search the ISP’s DNS automatically.

B. Set DHCP IP Pool Range: Whenever there is a request, the DHCP server

will allocate a unused IP from the IP address pool to the requesting computer.

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The end address mustgreaterthan the start address.

C. Set DHCP Lease Duration: The assigned IP will be valid during the lease

duration.

D. Assign fixed IP address by MAC address: If there are some computers,

such as web/E-mail server, which will be assigned fixed IPs by the DHCP server, you can set those computers with their own predefined IP. Those computers will be identifiedbytheir MAC address.

DHCP Server diabled

Select 1 to togglebetwendisable and enable DHCP Server.

Advanced function

1. Access control

Under the main menu,typeA to enter intoaccesscontrol.

Allow/Deny Respond to PingfromWAN:

Allow or Deny responding if there are any Ping packets sent to WAN of the Wireless Router

Allow/Deny Web Management from WAN:

This function allows the administrator to configure the Wireless Router from the outside Internet with browser directly. In order to reserve HTTP service (port 80), which is used for virtual servers, the remote web administration function utilizes another port 64511 instead. (e.g. http://211.79.244.45:64511 )

2. User command

This is reserved fordiagnosticpurposes.

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Firewall and Advanced Functions

Besides the native protection features from NAT, the Wireless Router provides many advanced functions which are popular in most firewall devices such as deny PING, block service port, URL keyword blocking, virtual server, DMZ and intrusion event log. (Recorded in the Wireless Access Point Router internal buffer, pleaserefer to 3.1.2)

Access Control

“Access control” allows you to control the WAN-to-LAN or LAN-to-WAN access capability.

Click the link in the left frame. There you will see the 3 options shown below.

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Respond to Ping from WAN:

Allow or Deny responding if there is any PING packet sent to WAN of the Wireless Router

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This is very useful to avoid Internet intruder/hacker from probing the computer. Most likely, the hacker will not start to attack due to no PING response.

Web Management from WAN:

Block Client in LAN:

This function is used to inhibit some LAN clients (by IP address) from accessing Internet resources. Since all LAN client are recognized by their IP addresses, regardless of if the LAN client’s IP address is assigned by DHCP server or manual setting,thisfunction always works well.

Filter Packets from LAN:

This function allowsthe administrator to inhibit LAN users from using some Internet services for managementpurposes.

For example, if the Wireless Router is used in a SOHO environment and the administrator wants to inhibit LAN users from using Telnet services (like BBS, on-line chat), then it is easily achieved by blocking all packets to service port 23.

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Another example would be blocking service port 110 (POP3) which will inhibit LAN users from checking/retrieving outside Internet e-Mail accounts periodically. This is very useful when the WAN connection type is Dial-On-Demand (like PPPoE/PPP). Then, the Wireless Router can autodisconnect at normal conditions. Otherwise the periodic e-Mail checking from the LAN user will cause the Wireless Router to keep the WAN connection alive forever. Therefore, in this situation, the LAN user can only use e-Mail servers insidethenetwork. (if a POP3 serverexistin LAN).

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Service Time Allocation

“Service Time Allocation” allows the administrator to control the Wireless Router’s LAN-to-WAN if the service is available or disabled at any time. This feature is implemented by two mechanisms.

One method is to specify the maximum continuous service period. This is primarily used for parental control in home/family applications. It can protect children from surfing the Internet continuously for more than a pre-defined period X. Meanwhile, the Wireless Router willstillstop service until period Y is expired.

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The other mechanism is simply dependent on a daily time zone. This means the Wireless Router’s LAN-to-WAN service is on or off according to a predefined daily schedule table.

URL Keyword Blocking

In order to preventLANusers from accessing specific websites, theWireless Router provides a function to perform such a filtering mechanism. The administrator can enter the URL keywords of which websites are to be rejected. Then the Wireless Router will reject any websites which have URL names that matched or partially match.

For example, if the keyword is xyz, then , , are all blocked.

Click the [Save&Restart] button after listingthe keywords.

www.xyz.com ftp.xyz.com xyz.abc.com

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Virtual Server

Generally, NAT based routers/firewalls filter out all unrecognized packets from the WAN to protect your Internal LAN computers; therefore, all LAN computers behind the Wireless Router are invisible to the outside Internet. However, some Internet servers (like WWW, FTP, E-mail) should be visible and accessible by the outside Internet. As a result, the Wireless Router provides Virtual Server functions to meet this demand. In addition, the Wireless Router also protect the servers and all other computers in the LANsimultaneously.

Since all theInternet servers always handlethe fixed TCP/UDP service port number (like WWW is 80, FTP is 21) any packets from the WAN which have a destination port number that matches a virtual server’s ports, then these packets will be forwarded to the pre-defined LAN’s IP. The destination port number is also kept the same or mapped into another port for LAN. TCP ports are always mapped into TCP ports.

For example, if you have an FTP server (port21) at 192.168.8.5, a mail server (port

110) at 192.168.8.6, and a VPN server at 192.168.8.7, then you need to specify the

virtual server as: WAN IP + port 21 192.168.8.5 + port21 WAN IP + port 110 192.168.8.6 +port 110 WAN IP + port 1723 192.168.8.7 + port 1723 Another example : If there are 2 Web servers in LAN (and installed by 2 different computers) WAN IP + port 80 192.168.8.8 + port80 WAN IP + port 8080 192.168.8.9 + port 80

Please refer to AppendixAforsomewell-know service ports.

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DMZ

DMZ (DeMilitarized Zone) is a zone, which is not protected by firewall. It means that all computers in the DMZ are dangerous and subject to be attacked/accessed by Internet intruders/hackers. However, the advantageis that all computers in the DMZ are completely exposed to Internet, thus all of them gain the full access privilege to the outside Internet. In sucha case, most Internet applications shouldbe compatible with them because thereisno interference from the firewall.

Currently there are more Internet applications that require 2-way access right, so they open many TCP/UDP ports simultaneously (like video and/or audio conference, on-line gaming). The Wireless Router provides this feature to allow some computers inthe LAN to have unrestricted2-way access privilege. As a result, those computers in the DMZ are more compatible with Internet applications. Thus, they seem to bedangerousin comparison with those other computers inthe LAN.

The Wireless Router generally allows a computer in the LAN to be logically exposed to the Internet with unrestricted 2-way communication. This is very useful whenever you encounter some incompatible applications (especially for online game or audio/video conference). The DMZ featurecanoften avoid these problems.

The following shows a single DMZ host is allowed due to the single WAN IP address shown. (for example, the WAN connection type is DHCP client, PPPoE, PPTP and PPP)

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Multiple DMZ Host

If the WAN connection type is static andthere is a rangeof IP addresses assigned to the WAN interface instead of a single IP only (please refer to section 3.1), then the Wireless Router allows 8computersin the LAN to become DMZhosts.

In general, the mechanism for multiple DMZ hosts is based on the mapping relation between the WAN IP and the LAN IP (shown below). These DMZ host IPs will skip NATporttranslationhandling to gain unrestricted 2-way communicationcapability.

WAN IP1 Wireless Router LAN IP1 (DMZ host1) WAN IP2 Wireless Router LAN IP2 (DMZ host2) WAN IP3 Wireless Router LAN IP3 (DMZ host3) ……………………………………………………… WAN IP8 Wireless Router LAN IP8 (DMZ host8)

Most likely the multiple DMZ host are applied in a router-to-router inter-connection SOHO environment (please refer to Figure 4 2). It is less popular with home users due to the “range of WAN IP address” because IP addresses are important and expensive resources now.

Some ISPs provide leased line services (DSL is a common one) to subscribers, and can offer a range of IP addresses for subscription. In this case, there are two type of connection configurations. One is Bridging mode, the other isRoutingmode.

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For example, if the ISP provides 210.65.226.1 through 210.65.226.7 IP (subnet mask is 255.255.255.248), then the subscriber can have 6 computers at most accessing the Internet simultaneously. With the Wireless Router, additional computers can access theInternet.(Please refer to Fig 4-1)

Fig 4-1 Bridging mode

Unfortunately, the multiple DMZ host will not work with the Fig 4-1 configuration because the Wireless Router can only handle one IP address’ packets, not 5 IP address’ packets. In such conditions, the bridging mode option is available for Multiple DMZ.

The following Fig 4-2isa typical Router-to-Router Multi-DMZ configuration.

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Fig 4-2 Routing mode

Those DMZ hosts in the LAN are virtually exposed in the Internet environment. The Wireless Router no longer provides the firewall protection function for them.

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Auto 2-Way Applications

From the above two sections (Virtual Server and DMZ), it can be concluded as follows :

1) Virtual Server can support those applications which are fully dependent on

the incoming destination TCP/UDP ports regardless of destination IP address

the incoming

2) DMZ can support those applications which are dependent on the incoming

destination IP address only no matter they use or no

how many TCP/UDP ports

matter they use simultaneously.

Although the Wireless Router provides the above two methods for compatibility improvements under the firewall protection, there is some inconvenience for the administrator to manage manyPCsat home or in a SOHOenvironment.

For example, in spite of the Virtual Server or DMZ functions, the administrator must know the specific LAN PC’s IP address in advance. Then, the administrator can fill it into the WEB page for Virtual Server or DMZ. Nevertheless, if another LAN PC would like to use the same services, then the administrator would have to perform the same setting again.Itis not an automatic method.

Some special applications (like MS messenger, MS game zone, some VoIP devices) always connect to an outside server with a fixed destination port, so the server will communicate with the application in the LAN by using a predefined incoming port (or a specific range of incoming ports). In this case, the Wireless Router can provide a fully automatic mechanism to support such kinds of applications.

which TCP/UDP port

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1) : The application sends a packet out first to the trigger port.

TriggerPort

2) : All the incoming packets to the specified ports are allowed to pass

Incoming Ports

the firewall.

There are several predefined well know applications listed on the top of the settings page. Select an application andClick the “Copy to” index ID.

Each trigger port is used by only one LAN PC at a time. Once a trigger is occupied, a second LAN PC cannot use that trigger port until the first LAN PC has released it. (Release means the first PC stops using that trigger port for more than5~6minutes).

Dynamic DNS

For most dial-up ADSL and Cable modem users, it is not easy to get a fixed WAN IP address when the Wireless Router connects with the Internet. (Whenever the Wireless Router’s WAN connection type is PPPoE, DHCP client or PPTP client, then the Wireless RouterWAN IPisobtainedfrom the ISP side dynamically).

As a result, it is very difficult to host a Web server or FTP server by using a dial-up ADSL or Cable modem. Fortunately, there are some non-profitable organizations ,like , or commercial dynamic DNS service providers, like

www.DynDns.org www.dns2go.com www.DynIP.com applications.

All of them work in the same way. They need a LAN PC (Internet access capable) to update their DNS server’s record periodically to keep the WAN IP address up to date. Most of the differences are the update packet syntax or format and how often the update event occurs–when dial up is successful orevery N minutes.

or , that have proposed a solution to serve such

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The Wireless Router has a built-in update client function to meet update specifications internally. This means that the Wireless Router can act as a dynamic DNS update client itself, so the administrator doesn’t need another PC in the LAN to install theupdate client program.

This function can be disabled (which is the default) when the dynamic DNS is never used or another dynamicDNSservice provider is preferred.

After 5 minutes, an event update will occur whenever a new WAN IP is received. To enable this function, it is necessary to apply for a dynamic DNS account as your registered URL name. Please visit for more detailed information.

www.DynDNS.org

www.DynDns.org

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Troubleshooting

Common Problems & Solutions

This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the Wireless Router. Try to find answers here if there is any problem when you setup thedevice.Check your device and settings stepby step.

1. Connecting tothe WirelessAccessPoint Router LAN port fail

Check to see that the Wireless Router’s LAN connections are properly connected and the unit is powered on. (Check the Link LED) Set the Wireless Router to factory default condition. Ensure that your PC and the WirelessRouter are on the same network segment. If you arenot sure, initiate the DHCP function to letPC get an IP address from the Wireless Router automatically. Make sure that the IP address of your PC is within the default range of

192.168. to 192.168. . Check Subnet Mask. It should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Router.

2. Failed to configure the Wireless Access Point through web browser (by a client PCinLAN)

Check the cable connections to the Wireless Router LAN port and see if the Link/Act LEDs on the front panel are working properly. In Windows9x/ME series, run “winipcfg” (NT4/2000/XP series,“ipconfig”) to check the clientsideby clicking on the [Start] button and selecting [Run]. The PC should show:

1) IP address:192.168.8.xxx(xxxisfrom17to128)

2) Submask: 255.255.255.0

3) Default GatewayIP:192.168.8.1

8.17 8.128

3. WAN can’t obtain an IP address fromaCable or DSL modem in WAN

Ensure if the WAN LED is lit. (refer toAppendix-C for correct cabling) Turn off your DSL or Cable modem for a few seconds. Turn it back on. After the modem goes through its self-test, check to see if you now have an IP address. Your ISP may require a Mac address/Host name/Domain name. Check if it is correct.

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4. “Time out error”message pop up when I enter aURLor IP address

Check if other PCs are working. If they do, check that your workstation’s IP settings are correct (IP address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway and DNS). Check if otherPCsareworking. If they do, check that your workstation’s IP settings are correct (IP address, Subnet Mask, Default gateway and DNS) If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Router. Check that it is connected and ON. Connect toitand check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections) If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection to see that it is working properly (Check if the WAN’s IPaddressisvalidor0.0.0.0)

5. Lost orforgotAdministratorpassword

Reset system settings into factory default condition by holding the reset button down for at least 5 seconds. The administrator’s password will now become “admin” Re-configure the Wireless Router according to your previous settings

6. Why does my Notebook computer fail to connect with the Wireless Access Point Router viawirelessLAN card?

Check if the Wireless Router’s wireless LED is lit Check your computer’s wireless LAN settings (like SSID, channel number)to see if it is the same as the Wireless Router’s Check if theWEP-64 or WEP-128 is enabledor not. If it is on,the key must be the same Most wireless LAN cards provide a monitor/diagnosis utility. Use it in your computer to check on the wireless signal strength and link quality. The closer to the Wireless Router,thestrongerthesignalquality

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Where isthe WirelessAccessPoint Router installed on the network?

Typically, the Wireless Router is installed between the Cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the Wireless RouterWAN portinto the Cable/DSLmodem’sEthernetport. (refer toAppendix-Cforcorrectcabling)

2. Does the WAN connection of the Wireless Access Point Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?

Yes, the Wireless Router supports 100Mb Ethernet on its WAN port. Since the Wireless Router WAN is an auto-sensing 10/100 port, it is also compatible with 10Mb only WAN devices.

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3. What isNAT (Network Address Translation) and what is it usedfor?

NAT translates multiple private IP address in the private LAN into one public address that is sent out to the Internet. NAThas 2 functions:

It adds alevel security since the IPaddressof a PC connected tothe private LAN is never transmitted on the Internet It allows the Wireless Router to be used with low cost Internet accounts, such as DSL or cable modems, where only one IP address is provided by ISP. Users can have many private addresses behind a single address

4. If installation fails,whatcan I do?

Reset yourcable/DSLmodem by powering the unit off for 20 seconds and then turn it back on. Once it has completed its tests, reset the Wireless Router by holding down the reset button for at least 5 seconds with the power on and try installation again.

5. What can I do if l lose connection with the Wireless Router when I change the LAN subnet from 192.168.8.1 into 192.168.1.1 (or like others) ?

This problem is often occurs because your LAN client PC is no longer on the same subnet address as the Wireless Router. Release your LAN client PC’s IP address (which is currently something like 192.168.8.17) and renew the IP address from the Wireless Router (the IP address will then become something like 192.168.1.17)

6. What typeof firewall is the Wireless Router equippedwith?

The Wireless Router uses NATand TCP/IPpacketinspections.

7. What can I do if I am unable to access the web configuration screen for this router?

You may have to remove proxy settings on your Internet browser or remove dial-up settings on your browser.(IfyouusePPPoEorPPPWAN connection)

8. What isDMZ (DeMilitarizedzone)?

DMZ allows one IP address (computer) to be exposed to the Internet. Some applications require multiple TCP/IP ports t be open. It is recommended that you set your computer with a static IP if you want to use DMZ.

9. Does the Wireless Access Point Router pass PPTP or actively route PPTP sessions?

Yes, thisrouterallowsPPTPpackets topassthrough.

10. Is the Wireless Access Point Router cross-platform compatible?

Yes, any platform that supports Ethernet and TCP/IP is compatible with the Wireless Router.(likeWindows9x/Me/NT4/2000/XP, Linux, iMac, Unix , …)

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11. Can I use my own public IPs and Domain or do I have to use the IPs provided by this router?

You cancustomizeyourownIPs through configuration of this router.

12. What are the advanced featuresofthe WirelessAccess Point Router?

The advanced features of the router include

Server,DMZ,Auto 2way application and DDNS

Access Control, URL Blocking, Virtual

13. Does the Wireless Access Point Router support ALG (Application Layer Gateway) functions?

Yes, thefollowingALG functionsaresupported. FTP : passive mode and port command mode. Conferencing : MS NetMeeting, H.323 pass though. Instant Messenger : MSWindowsmessenger, XP messenger,Yahoo, ICQ, AOL. L2-VPN : PPTP client mode, PPTP pass through IP-VPN : IPSec (ESP) pass through Gaming :AOE,CS,Star-Craft …

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Appendix A: TCP/IP Well-Known Port

Any application or process that uses TCP for its transport is assigned a unique identification number called a TCP port. TCP ports specify the path of communications between client and server applications. These ports are numbered beginning with zero. Port numbers for client applications are dynamically assigned by the operating system when there is a request for service. Port numbers for server applications are pre-assigned by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and do not change. The following is a short list of some well-known port numbers.

Table 0-1Well-KnownTCP ports

Port No. Name (TCP) Description

20 FTP-DATA FTP (data)

21 FTP FTP (command)

23 TELNET Terminal Connection

25 SMTP SMTP

53 DOMAIN Name Domain Name Server

79 FINGER Finger

80 HTTP Web

110 POP3 POP3

113 AUTH Authentication Service

139 NETBIOS-SSN NETBIOS Session Service

1723 PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol

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Appendix B: Illustrated Typical Application

1. Home UserApplication

Wireless

Router

Fig B-1 Home user application -

2. SOHO environmentApplication

Fig B-2 SOHO environment application -

Fig B-3 SOHO environment application -

Fig B-4 SOHO environment application -

DSL/Cable modem

Wireless

Router

Simple IP Sharing

Wireless

Router

DHCP Server in the Wireless Router

Wgate2000

DHCP Server in LAN

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Appendix C: Cabling and Pin Assignment

1. RJ-45 There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers’ NIC card to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub. (The Wireless Router provides a built-in uplink/normal switch. Uplink mode is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable)

RJ-45 pin assignment There are 8 thin, color-coded wires inside, running from one end of the cable to the other.All8wires are used.

RJ-45 Color Chart

Wire 1 White with an Orange stripe

Wire 2 Orange

Wire 3 White with a Green stripe

Wire 4 Blue

Wire 5 White with a Blue stripe

Wire 6 Green

Wire 7 White with a Brown stripe

Wire 8 Brown

Pin 1

To determine which wire is wire number 1, hold the cable so that the end of the plastic RJ-45 tip(the part that goes into a wall jack first) is facing away from you. Face the clip down so that the copper side faces up (the springy clip will now be parallel to the floor). When looking down on the copper side, wire 1 is on the far left.

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Connection between NIC cardandHub A straight-through cable, wire 1, 2, 3, and 6 at one end of the cable are also wires 1, 2, 3, and 6 at the other end. The straight through cable is used in connecting the NIC cardandthe hub.

Straight Through Cabling

Wire Becomes

Connection between Hub andHub In a crossover cable, the orders of the wires change from one end to the other. Wire 1 becomes 3,and 2 becomes 6. The crossover cableis used in connecting hubs directly.

Crossover Cabling

Wire Becomes

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Appendix D: Configure IP manually

Select IP Address tab, and choose Specify an IP Address. Type in your customized IP address. (The default IP address of this product is

192.168.8.1, so you can type in an IPAddress like 192.168.8.xxx where xxx

can be numbers from 1 to 253) Set the Subnet Mask as 255.255.255.0.

In the Gateway tab, add the IP address of this router. (The default IP Address is 192.168.8.1)

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Select the tab and enable DNS. Add DNS values provided by your ISP into the .

Click OK to finish.

DNS configuration

DNS Server Search Order

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Appendix E: Technical Information

Operational

WAN I/F : One RJ-45 port, IEEE802.3 100Base-T, CSMA/CD WAN cabling : UTP category 5 (10/100Mbps) LAN I/F : Four RJ-45 ports, IEEE802.3u100Base-T, CSMA/CD LAN cabling :UTP category 5 (switched 10/100Mbps) Wireless LAN :IEEE802.11b, supports 1/2/5.5/11Mbps LED Indication : Power, WAN, LAN Link/Act,WLAN Reset Button : Reset to factorydefault settings

Environmental

Power Input : External, DC 5V/2A Dimensions : 7.3 x 4.5 x 1 inches Certification : FCC Class B,CE Mark Operating Temperature :0°C to 40°C (32Fto 104F) StorageTemperature : -20°C to 70°C (-4F to 157F) Operating Humidity : 10% to 85% non-condensing

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Technical Support

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Excluding Holidays

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual