Guillemot 5090383 User Manual
HWNR-300 Hercules Wireless N Router
CONTENTS
Click a title in this table of contents to access the corresponding section
1. YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER........................................................................................4
1.1. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................4
1.2. Specifications ................................................................................................................................4
1.3. Minimum system requirements..................................................................................................... 5
1.4. Box contents.................................................................................................................................. 5
1.5. Front face overview....................................................................................................................... 6
1.6. Connectivity overview ................................................................................................................... 6
2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER................................................................. 7
2.1. How to position your Hercules Wireless N Router........................................................................7
2.2. Uninstalling your modem or disabling the automatic connection to your modem........................ 8
2.3. Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control) .....................................................................9
2.4. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation Assistant..............................................10
2.5. Installing Hercules Wireless N Router only................................................................................. 11
2.6. Installing the Hercules pack (Hercules Wireless N Router + Wireless N USB Key) .................. 15
2.7. Installing the Wireless N USB key only.......................................................................................19
2.8. Exploring the CD-ROM ...............................................................................................................19
2.9. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup
2.9.1. Connecting to a network in master mode......................................................................20
2.9.2. Connecting to a network in client mode ........................................................................21
3. WIFI MANAGER N, THE VERSATILE UTILITY.................................................................................22
3.1. Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N .......................................................................................22
3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager N password! .................................................................................. 23
3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface.........................................................................24
3.4. Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router ........................................................... 24
3.4.1. Step 1: Change the password for accessing the interface............................................25
3.4.2. Step 2: Internet (WAN) connection................................................................................ 25
3.4.3. Step 3: Enabling your WiFi network ..............................................................................27
3.4.4. Step 4: Selecting security for your WiFi network...........................................................28
3.5. Sharing your Internet connection via the Router ........................................................................30
3.5.1. Selecting your Internet connection ................................................................................30
3.5.2. Testing your Internet connection ...................................................................................33
3.5.3. Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet........................... 33
3.6. Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips...........................................................................37
3.6.1. Personalizing your WiFi network ...................................................................................37
3.6.2. Securing your WiFi network...........................................................................................38
3.6.3. Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers or devices ................42
3.6.4. Disabling your WiFi network .......................................................................................... 43
3.6.5. Re-enabling your WiFi network .....................................................................................43
3.7. The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet attacks ...................................................44
4. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE
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4.1. A few important points to bear in mind before getting started .................................................... 45
4.2. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ............45
4.2.1. Enabling sharing ............................................................................................................45
4.2.2. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders....................................................... 48
4.2.3. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders ....................................................50
4.2 .4 . Windows Vista: Sharing a printer ........................................................................................... 50
4.2.5. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer ...............................................52
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4.2.6. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network ......... 54
4.3. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ............... 56
4.3.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network .............. 56
4.3.2. Windows XP: Sharing folders........................................................................................ 60
4.3.3. Windows XP: Accessing shared folders ............................................................................. 61
4.3.4. Windows XP: Sharing a printer ..................................................................................... 61
4.3.5. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name ................................................................. 63
4.3.6. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 64
4.4. Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............ 64
4.4.1. Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 ....................................................................... 64
4.4.2. Windows 2000: Sharing folders .................................................................................... 65
4.4.3. Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders............................................................................... 65
4.4 .4 . Windows 2000: Sharing a printer........................................................................................... 65
4.4 . 5 . Windows 2000: Modify ing a workg r oup name .................................................................. 67
4.4.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network................. 68
4.4.7. Windows 2000: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 69
4.5. Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............... 69
4.5.1. Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network......... 69
4.5.2. Windows Me: Sharing folders ....................................................................................... 71
4.5.3. Windows Me: Accessing shared folders ............................................................................... 72
4.5.4. Windows Me: Sharing a printer..................................................................................... 72
4.5.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name ................................................................. 74
4.5.6. Windows Me: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 74
4.6. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection.......... 75
4.6.1. Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup ........................................................................ 75
4.6.2. Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders................................................................................... 75
4.6.3. Windows98SE: Accessing shared folders ............................................................................... 76
4.6.4. Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer ................................................................................ 76
4.6.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network ............... 78
4.6.6. Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 79
5. WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERS.................................................................................. 80
5.1. Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options ................................................................... 80
5.2. Configuring your Internet firewall................................................................................................ 81
5.2.1. Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access for
a computer to certain Internet services......................................................................... 81
5.2.2. Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services....................... 84
5.2.3. Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer.................................................... 85
5.2.4. Protecting yourself from Internet attacks with the DOS (Denial Of Service)
function .......................................................................................................................... 85
5.3. A toolbox with multiple facets ..................................................................................................... 87
5.3.1. Restarting your Hercules Router................................................................................... 87
5.3.2. Restoring your original settings..................................................................................... 87
5.3.3. Updating firmware .........................................................................................................88
5.4. Other advanced options ............................................................................................................. 89
5.4.1. Assigning priority to a type of data in the event of an overloaded network .................. 89
5.4.2. Configuring the DHCP server........................................................................................ 90
5.4.3. Facilitating connection of devices with the UPnP protocol ........................................... 91
5.4.4. Selecting a primary and secondary domain name server ............................................ 91
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5.4.5. Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain name server ............................................92
5.4.6. Configuring your Router remotely..................................................................................92
5.4.7. Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth ............................93
5.5. Product information .....................................................................................................................94
6. GLOSSARY.........................................................................................................................................95
7. TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................................................99
8. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 99
9. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION ................................................................ 99
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1. YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER
Your Hercules N Router opens up the doors to a new world of WiFi for you: one of high-speed wireless
communications and extended coverage. In keeping with the trend of Web 2.0, your Hercules N Router takes
interactivity with users even further and allows you to share your Internet access to watch high-definition
videos or transfer large files without any worries. It also allows you to share your devices and your data
between several computers, while at the same time doing away with the need for kilometers worth of cables.
Great care has been taken in designing your product. Both simple to operate and user-friendly, it is well
suited to beginners and advanced users alike.
And now, it’s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude
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1.1. Recommendations
- Never open up your Hercules Wireless N Router, as you risk damaging its internal components.
- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your Router away from:
- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),
- sources of heat such as heaters, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Do not cover your Router.
- Unplug the Router’s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. To
unplug the power cable, take hold of and pull on the plug. Never pull on the cable itself.
- Disconnect the Router before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners.
1.2. Specifications
Your Hercules Wireless N Router is equipped with several functionalities: (1) 802.11n wireless WiFi router,
(2) 10/100 LAN switch and (3) Internet firewall.
Compatible with the following WiFi protocols:
- 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5 and 11Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band
- 802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54Mbits/s data rates in the 2.4GHz band
- 802.11n draft 1.0 and 2.0: data rates in the 2.4GHz band, varying depending on the bandwidth of
the channel used (20 or 40MHz). Values are classified from MCS0 to MCS15 and vary from 7.2
to 144.44Mbits/s for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits/s for 40MHz
DSSS/CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 2.412GHz to 2.484GHz (13 channels)
Compatible with the following security protocols:
- WEP with 64 and 128-bit key length
- WPA-PSK with TKIP or AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)
- WPA2 with TKIP and AES encryption (802.11i security protocol)
Filtering by MAC address/IP address, URL blocking
SPI firewall
WMM mode support (Wi-Fi MultiMedia™)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
WAN mode support (PPPoE, automatic DHCP, static IP)
LAN mode support
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Router mode support
802.11n wireless access point
RF specification: frequency band = 2.4GHz – 2.484GHz
Maximum transmission power: 100mW
3 removable, adjustable 3dBi antennas
4 RJ-45 connectors for a Fast Ethernet 10/100Mbps connection
Auto-MDIX support (automatic detection of crossed cabling)
Conforms to the IEEE 802.3u specification
IEEE 802.3x flow control support in Full Duplex mode
External DC power supply. Input: 200~240V, 50/60 Hz; output: 9V DC/1 A
Blue LEDs on front face
Software update via Ethernet port
1.3. Minimum system requirements
To access configuration settings:
Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6
64MB RAM
Ethernet 10/100 RJ45 network card
CD-ROM drive
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
To access the Internet:
Active Internet line
Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
ADSL Ethernet modem, cable modem, Internet “Box” (Livebox
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, Freebox®, Neufbox®…)
1.4. Box contents
Please verify that the following elements are present in your Hercules Router box:
Hercules Wireless N Router
CD-ROM containing the installation Assistant and User Manual in PDF format
Quick Start Guide in English
Ethernet cable
Power adapter
Hercules Wireless N USB Key (optional)
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1.5. Front face overview
: Power LED
: WiFi LED: lit up when the WiFi connection is active. Flashes during
data transfer.
: 4 LEDs corresponding to the 4 Ethernet ports: the LED is lit up
when a device is connected to the corresponding port. The LEDs
flash during data transfer.
: Internet LED: lit up when the Ethernet cable is connected to the
WAN connector. Flashes during data transfer.
1.6. Connectivity overview
Power plug to connect the power adapter.
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Four Ethernet ports allowing your Hercules Router to be connected to 4
desktop computers and/or laptop computers and/or game consoles equipped
with Ethernet (RJ-45) ports and/or devices (webcam...) in order to create a
network.
RJ-45 WAN port allowing you to connect an ADSL modem, cable modem or
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Internet “Box” to your Hercules Router.
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WPS button (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM).
Return to factory default settings button.
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2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER
Your Hercules Wireless N Router has been designed to be simple to use and install. If you are new to
working with wireless products, we invite you to first follow the advice presented in chapters 2.1 to 2.3.
Otherwise, you can proceed directly to chapter 2.4. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation
Assistant, which explains how to install your Hercules Wireless N Router step by step.
2.1. How to position your Hercules Wireless N Router
Remove the Router and the power adapter from the box.
To help you select the best spot to position your Hercules Router, we are pleased to offer you the following
tips, which you may adapt according to your environment (the number of rooms, computers, floors in your
home, the presence of any obstacles, the locations of power and telephone plugs…).
Position the Router near your modem (ADSL, cable or Internet “Box”) and a power outlet.
Try to place your Router in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi
devices.
Keep a minimum distance of 2m between the Router and any computers and WiFi devices.
If you have several computers or WiFi devices on different floors in your home (on the ground floor and
the second floor, for example), you should ideally try to place your Hercules Router on the ground floor.
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Your Router’s WiFi performance may be greatly affected by certain obstacles, such as the presence
of paper (a bookcase), metal, water (an aquarium) or a wall made of reinforced concrete between the
Hercules Router and any WiFi adapters.
Moreover, do not hesitate to adjust each of the 3 antennas to different positions in order to achieve
optimum reception of the WiFi signal.
2.2. Uninstalling your modem or disabling the automatic
connection to your modem
If you already have an Internet “Box” or Ethernet modem connected to your computer, we recommend that
you uninstall it or disable the automatic connection to this modem. The objective in doing so is to
establish the Internet connection via the TCP/IP local area network created by the Hercules Router, and no
longer directly via your ADSL modem.
This procedure only applies if you connect to the Internet via an Ethernet modem. If you have a USB
modem, you cannot connect the USB modem to your Hercules Router and access the Internet.
If you decide to uninstall the modem's drivers:
- Switch off and then disconnect your modem from your computer's Ethernet port.
- Uninstall the software supplied by your service provider, as well as the modem's drivers. For more
information, please refer to your modem's user manual.
- Now connect your modem to the Internet port on your Hercules Router.
If you decide to disable the automatic connection to the modem:
In order to avoid software conflicts, please follow the procedure described below:
- Open your Internet Explorer browser.
- Click Tools/Internet Options.
The Internet Options window is displayed.
- Select the Connections tab.
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Scenario 1: your ISP appears in the Internet
Options window.
- Disable the automatic connection to your modem
by selecting the Never dial a connection option.
- Click OK.
Scenario 2: your ISP does not appear in the
Internet Options window.
The automatic connection is managed directly by
the software furnished by your ISP.
- Refer to the user manual for your ADSL modem or
for the software furnished by your ISP for details
on how to disable the automatic connection
and/or for the Internet connection to be
established via a local area network (TCP/IP).
Reminder: it is the Hercules Router that will create
a local area network through which the computers
will access the Internet.
You can also find information on our website (FAQs etc.): www.hercules.com.
2.3. Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control)
If you have enabled the Content Advisor in your Internet browser in order to control access to certain sites
which may include contents of a violent or otherwise undesirable nature, you will not be able to immediately
connect to WiFi Manager N to configure and view the settings for your Hercules Wireless N Router.
After launching QuickAccess, the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N, the Content Advisor will ask you
for authorization to view the site http://192.168.2.1. This site corresponds to the WiFi Manager N interface on
your Router. To access the site, simply give your authorization to Always allow this Web site to be viewed.
Once you have done so, the Router's address will be stored in your Internet browser and you will then be able
to access WiFi Manager N directly.
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2.4. Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation
Assistant
The Assistant, available on the CD-ROM included with the Router, will guide you through the different steps of
the installation. To help you with the installation, each of the steps is described below.
- Insert the included CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
The installation Assistant appears automatically.
If the installation menu is not launched automatically:
- Double-click My Computer (Windows 2000/XP) or Computer (Windows Vista).
- Double-click .
- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.
The Welcome page appears. Click Next (the arrow symbol).
The following page prompts you to install the product of your choice.
You can choose to install the Hercules pack (composed of the Hercules Wireless N Router and the Wireless
N USB Key), the Hercules Wireless N Router only or the WiFi Station N software only, which is required for
using your Hercules Wireless N Key.
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2.5. Installing Hercules Wireless N Router only
Step 1
- Click the
The Assistant will launch the installation procedure for your Router, along with the associated software,
WiFi Manager N, specifically developed by Hercules to set, verify and configure all connection and security
settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices.
For more information on WiFi Manager N, please refer to section 3. WiFi Manager N, the versatile utility.
button.
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Step 2
- Connect the Hercules Router's power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
Step 3
- Disconnect the cable connecting your modem to your computer, and connect it to the WAN port on your
Hercules Wireless N Router.
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The power LED lights up and the WiFi LED flashes. The Internet (WAN) LED lights up and flashes during
data transfer.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
Step 4
- Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to one of the four Ethernet ports on your Hercules
Wireless N Router, and the other end to your computer's Ethernet port.
The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
Step 5
The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess, the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N.
Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility.
If you do not wish to install this utility, you will only be able to access your Router by manually
entering its address (please see section 3.1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N).
Step 6
Once QuickAccess has been installed, the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant is launched, allowing you
to automatically configure your Hercules Wireless N Router.
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For more information on the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant, please refer to section 3.4. Easy
customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router.
Step 7
- Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer, if you have already enabled WiFi in the WiFi Manager N
installation Assistant.
End of installation: WPS connection
Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Router is now complete. Before learning about advanced
functionalities and moving on to practical applications, the screen shown above demonstrates how you can
connect very easily using WPS. Click Close to exit this screen, then click Close again to exit the installation
Assistant.
For more information on connecting using WPS, please refer to section 2.9. Connecting to a network with
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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To learn about all of your product's advanced functionalities, please refer to section 3. WiFi Manager N, the
versatile utility.
To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices, please refer to section 4. Welcome to the
Wireless Attitude™.
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2.6. Installing the Hercules pack (Hercules Wireless N Router +
Wireless N USB Key)
Step 1
- Click the
The Assistant will successively launch installation of your Router and your Key, as well as of the
associated software (WiFi Manager N for the Hercules Wireless N Router and WiFi Station N the Hercules
Wireless N USB Key), specifically developed by Hercules to set, verify and configure all connection and
security settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices.
For more information regarding WiFi Manager N, please refer to section 3. WiFi Manager N, the versatile
utility.
For more information regarding WiFi Station N, please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules
Wireless N USB Key.
Step 2
- Connect the Hercules Router's power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical
outlet.
button.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
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Step 3
- Disconnect the cable connecting your modem to your computer, and connect it to the WAN port on your
Hercules Wireless N Router.
The power LED lights up and the WiFi LED flashes. The Internet (WAN) LED lights up and flashes during
data transfer.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
Step 4
- Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to one of the four Ethernet ports on your Hercules
Wireless N Router, and the other end to your computer's Ethernet port.
The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up.
- Click Next (the arrow symbol).
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Step 5
The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess, the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N.
Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility.
If you do not wish to install this utility, you will only be able to access your Router by manually
entering its address (please see section 3.1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N).
Step 6
Once QuickAccess has been installed, the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant is launched, allowing you
to automatically configure your Hercules Wireless N Router.
For more information on the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant, please refer to section
3.4. Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router.
Step 7
The WiFi Station N installation Assistant then starts up to launch installation of your Hercules Wireless N USB
Key. Follow the on-screen instructions.
For more information on installing WiFi Station N, please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules
Wireless N USB Key.
Step 8
- If you wish to install WiFi Station N on another computer, click Install WiFi Station N on another computer.
In that case, remove the CD-ROM from the computer and insert it into the CD-ROM drive of the computer on
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which you wish to install WiFi Station N. You should then launch installation of WiFi Station N on that
computer. Once installation is complete, remove the CD-ROM to complete installation of your Router.
- Otherwise, click Install WiFi Station N on this computer to launch installation of WiFi Station N.
End of installation: WPS connection
Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Router/Hercules Wireless N USB Key is now complete. Before
learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practical applications, the screen shown above
demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS.
For more information on connecting using WPS, please refer to section 2.9. Connecting to a network with
Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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.
To learn about all of your product's advanced functionalities, please refer to section 3. WiFi Manager N, the
versatile utility or section 4. The WiFi Station N utility in the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N Key.
To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices, please refer to section 4. Welcome to the
Wireless Attitude™.
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2.7. Installing the Wireless N USB key only
To install the Wireless N USB Key:
- Click the
The WiFi Station N installation Assistant is launched. Follow the on-screen instructions
For more information on installing WiFi Station N, please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules
Wireless N USB Key.
button.
2.8. Exploring the CD-ROM
- Click the button.
The CD-ROM's tree structure is displayed in the new window. You can browse through the contents of the
different folders.
2.9. Connecting to a network with Wi-Fi Protected Setup
If connecting to a WiFi network and configuring it seems like too much trouble to you, you can use the
integrated WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup
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What is WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM) ?
WPS is a technology which simplifies the connection procedure to a wireless network between a WPS-
compatible device (your Hercules Wireless N Key, for example) and your Hercules Wireless N Router.
Different connection methods are available to you: simply click a button located on the router or in WiFi
Manager N, or enter the PIN code of the device to be connected (your Hercules Wireless N Router or your
Hercules Wireless N Key, for example) in the WiFi Manager N interface.
About master and client modes
To get a better understanding of the two connection modes via WPS, it is important to grasp the concepts of
master and client. In master mode, the WPS device (your Hercules Wireless N Router, for example) is the
access point to which other WPS devices will connect (your Hercules Wireless N Key or another WPS
device). In client mode, it is the WPS device (your Hercules Wireless N Key or another WPS device) which
connects to the master (your Hercules Wireless N Router).
Note: The procedure detailed hereafter describes connecting your Hercules Wireless N Router with the
Hercules Wireless N USB Key; however, you can also connect other WPS devices. Should you wish to do
so, please refer to your WPS device's user manual
In order to enjoy using a simplified connection thanks to the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected SetupTM)
functionality, devices which will be connecting to your Router must be WPS-compatible and certified.
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2.9.1.Connecting to a network in master mode
Note: by default, your Hercules Wireless N Router is configured to master mode, meaning that it will serve
as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect.
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option: use the WPS button located on the Router
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- On your WiFi Router: press the WPS button PPlocated on the back
of the Router.
You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB
Key to the Router. You will not have to repeat this step the next time
you connect.
- Press the WPS button located on the side of the Hercules
Wireless N Key or the WPS button on a WPS-compatible device.
2ndoption: use the WPS button accessible in WiFi Manager N
- On the WiFi Manager N home page, press the
Automatic WiFi client connection (WPS)
button.
Push-Button Configuration method (PBC) is
selected by default.
- Click the
Alternatively:
- Select Personal Identification Number method
(PIN code).
- Enter the PIN code of the WPS device you wish to
connect.
- Click the
To find out the PIN code for your WPS device,
please refer to section 4.3.3. Connecting to a
network with a PIN code in the user manual of
your Hercules Wireless N USB Key, or refer to
the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your
WPS device.
connection button.
connection button.
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You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or your device via WPS.
If the connection is not secure, a WPA or WPA2 type security key (depending on the client's capabilities) is
generated automatically.
For more information on connecting your device via WPS, please refer to the PDF user manual of your
Hercules Wireless N USB Key or to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your WPS device.
2.9.2.Connecting to a network in client mode
Note: by default, your Hercules Wireless N Router is configured to master mode, meaning that it will serve
as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect. By switching to client mode, your
Router will connect to a master WPS device which will become the access point. You should be aware,
however, that your Hercules Wireless N Router, with its router function, is not meant to connect to other
WPS devices.
- On the WiFi Manager N home page, press the
Automatic WiFi client connection (WPS)
button.
- Click the Advanced settings button.
Two options are available to you: Master mode or
Client mode.
- Select Client mode.
WiFi Manager N displays the PIN code for your
Hercules Wireless N Router. Make a note of this
code, as you will have to enter it in the client's
interface in order to connect your Router to other
devices.
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3. WIFI MANAGER N, THE VERSATILE UTILITY
With WiFi Manager N, nothing could be easier than combining your high-speed Internet modem with the
Hercules Router, thereby sharing your Internet access with all of the computers in your home or small
business, or simply creating a wireless network.
WiFi Manager N is the interface which allows you to communicate with your Hercules Router and configure
your wireless network or Internet firewall.
3.1. Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N
The Installation Assistant you have launched from the CD-ROM has installed a connection utility on your
Desktop, called “Hercules QuickAccess”. This utility will bring you straight to the door (locked with a key, for
the moment) to WiFi Manager N.
- To access the door to enter WiFi Manager N, simply double-click the Hercules
QuickAccess icon on your Desktop.
The connection window to the Router appears.
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Or, if you have chosen not to install the QuickAccess icon:
- Open up the browser of your choice (Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Netscape Navigator) and enter the
address http://192.168.2.1.
You are now at the door to enter WiFi Manager N, which you must open using a password.
- To open the door, enter the default password or enter your own password if you have already defined one
(for information on how to define your own password, please refer to chapter 3.2. Changing the WiFi
Manager N password!).
- Click Connection.
The password ensures that you are the only one who can access your WiFi Manager N interface, and
therefore your Hercules Router’s settings. For this reason, it is important that you change the password
when using WiFi Manager N for the first time (see below).
3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager N password!
When opening the door to WiFi Manager N for the first time, we strongly recommend that you change the
default password, 123456, during your first use directly via the Connect to Router window.
- Click the Change password button.
- Enter the old password (123456, if you are doing
this for the first time), the new password, which
you will select, and then confirm the new
password.
- Click Confirm and Connect to store your new
password and connect.
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The door to WiFi Manager N opens to the Home page depicted below. You can now explore all of your
Hercules Router’s functionalities.
3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface
The WiFi Manager N interface has been designed to simplify navigation through the different menus.
Nevertheless, should you ever feel a bit lost, you can always click the General settings button at any time to
return to the Home page, the starting point for all of your Hercules Router’s functionalities.
3.4. Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router
Thanks to the Installation Assistant available in WiFi Manager N (launched automatically during the Flash
installation), you can very easily configure all of your settings (password, Internet connection, WiFi network,
security...) in a few easy steps.
To launch the Installation Assistant
- Click the Installation Assistant button.
- Click Next to move on to step 1: Change the
password for accessing the interface.
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3.4.1. Step 1: Change the password for accessing the interface
- Enter the new password, and then confirm it.
- Click Next to move on to step 2 : Internet (WAN)
connection.
3.4.2. Step 2: Internet (WAN) connection
- Indicate how you connect to the Internet: Internet
"Box" or cable modem, ADSL Ethernet
(PPPoE) modem,or Other connection.
If you connect to the Internet via a "Box", cable modem or Router:
- Select the Assign IP type: Static IP or
Automatic DHCP.
- If you select Automatic DHCP, the DHCP server
will be responsible for assigning the IP address.
- Select Static IP if you have subscribed to an
Internet line with a fixed IP address.
This information can be found in the membership
details sent to you by your ISP.
- Enter the IP address, subnet mask and default
gateway.
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- Click Next to move on to step 3: Enabling your
WiFi network.
If you connect to the Internet via an ADSL Ethernet modem:
- Select the PPPoE connection type.
- Enter your connection username (login) and
password.
This information can be found in the membership
details sent to you by your ISP.
- Also enter a valid MTU value.
The MTU value corresponds to the maximum
value, in bytes, of transmitted data packets (for
example, 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network).
- If you wish, you can always stay connected,
thereby leaving your Internet connection enabled
all the time; you can also choose to disconnect
automatically after a certain length of time.
- Click Next to move on to step 3: Enabling your
WiFi network.
If you use another connection mode (PPTP or L2TP)
- For information on your connection mode, please verify your connection information found in the
membership details sent to you by your ISP.
- If you select the PPTP connection type:
- Select PPTP in the drop-down list.
- Enter the host name supplied when subscribing
to the service.
- If necessary, click the Clone button to clone your
PC's MAC address.
- Enter your connection username (login) and
password.
- Also enter the PPTP gateway and, if you wish, a
connection ID for this gateway.
This information can be found in the membership
details sent to you by your ISP.
- Enter a valid MTU value.
The MTU value corresponds to the maximum
value, in bytes, of transmitted data packets (for
example, 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network).
- Click Next to move on to step 3: Enabling your
WiFi network.
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- If you select the L2TP connection type:
- Select L2TP in the drop-down list.
- Enter the host name supplied when subscribing
to the service.
- If necessary, click the Clone button to clone your
PC's MAC address.
- Enter your connection username (login) and
password.
- Also enter the L2TP gateway and, if you wish, a
connection ID for this gateway.
This information can be found in the membership
details sent to you by your ISP.
- Enter a valid MTU value.
The MTU value corresponds to the maximum
value, in bytes, of transmitted data packets (for
example, 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network).
- Click Next to move on to step 3: Enabling your
WiFi network.
3.4.3.Step 3: Enabling your WiFi network
If you do not wish to enable your WiFi network:
If you wish to enable your WiFi network:
- Deselect the Enable the WiFi network box.
- Leave the Enable the WiFi network box
selected.
- Enter the network name.
Once your network has been enabled, it will be
visible to other WiFi devices. We therefore
recommend that you define a security key (please
see the following screen).
- Click Next.
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3.4.4.Step 4: Selecting security for your WiFi network
- Choose whether to select Automatic or Manual
security for your WiFi network.
In WiFi Manager N, you must not select a higher level of security than that supported by your
computers or other WiFi devices. For example, if your computers or other devices only support the MEDIUM
level (WEP 128), you should not select the HIGH (WPA-PSK) or VERY HIGH (WPA2) levels.
If you wish to automatically define security for your WiFi network:
- Click the Automatic button.
Your network will be automatically protected via a
WPA2-WPA2 key (TKIP and AES).
- Click Next.
On the page displayed, you can view a summary
of your WiFi connection. Make a note of the
network name, security type and key used.
- Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the
home page.
Your settings are immediately saved and applied.
If you wish to manually define security for your WiFi network:
- Click the Manual button.
- Read the text explaining the concept of security.
- Select your level of security: MEDIUM
(WEP 128), HIGH (WPA), VERY HIGH (WPA2)
or None (no security).
- Click Next.
For more information on security levels, please
refer to section 3.6.2. Securing your WiFi
network.
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On the page displayed, you can view a summary
of your WiFi connection. Make a note of the
network name, security type and key used.
- Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the
home page.
Your settings are immediately saved and applied.
If you select the "HIGH (WPA)" or "VERY HIGH (WPA2)" security type:
- Enter the password of your choice (8
alphanumeric characters minimum).
An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a
number (0-9), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
- Click Next.
If you select the "MEDIUM (WEP 128)" security type:
On the page displayed, you can view a summary
of your WiFi connection. Make a note of the
network name, security type and key used.
- Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the
home page.
Your settings are immediately saved and applied.
- Enter a WEP key composed of 26 hexadecimal or
13 alphanumeric characters.
A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers from 0
to 9 and letters from A to F (example:
123456789ABCD for a 128-bit key).
An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a
number (0-9), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
- Click Next.
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On the page displayed, you can view a summary
of your WiFi connection. Make a note of the
network name, security type and key used.
- Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the
home page.
Your settings are immediately saved and applied.
If you select NO SECURITY (not recommended):
If you do not apply any security, your network
will not be protected. Any user, whether with bad
intentions or not, will be able to connect.
- Click Next.
On the page displayed, you can view a summary of
your WiFi connection. Make a note of the network
name, security type and key used.
- Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the
home page.
Your settings are immediately saved and applied.
If you have mastered the concept of WiFi security, you can use the (less user-friendly) method of
directly entering your security criteria. This method is accessible via the home page, by clicking the Your
WiFi connection settings button.
3.5. Sharing your Internet connection via the Router
You can easily pair your Hercules Router with your modem, thereby sharing your Internet connection with your
other computers and/or game consoles.
Once installation of your Router is complete, your WiFi connection and firewall are enabled. However, you
must still select your type of Internet connection (via Ethernet modem, "Box" or other method) and enter the
required information. To do so, simply consult the items of information supplied by your ISP, typically found in
the membership details sent to you (connection username (login), connection password...).
3.5.1.Selecting your Internet connection
With WiFi Manager N, you don't have to be a computer expert to share your Internet connection via WiFi with
your Router: just get together the information sent to you by your service provider.
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