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CONTENTS
1. YOUR HERCULES MODEM ROUTER ................................................................................................4
1.1. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................4
1.2. Specifications ................................................................................................................................5
1.3. System requirements ....................................................................................................................5
1.4. Box contents..................................................................................................................................5
1.5. Front face overview.......................................................................................................................6
1.6. Connectivity overview ...................................................................................................................6
2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES MODEM ROUTER .........................................................................7
2.1. Launching the Hercules Modem Router Installation Assistant .....................................................7
2.2. Step 1: How to position your modem router .................................................................................7
2.3. Step 2: How to connect your modem router .................................................................................9
2.3.1. Uninstalling your old modem or disabling the automatic connection to your old
modem .............................................................................................................................9
2.3.2. Getting past the Content Advisor (parental control) ......................................................10
2.3.3. Installing a filter (recommended) ...................................................................................11
2.3.4. Connecting the modem router .......................................................................................11
3. WIFI MANAGER, THE VERSATILE UTILITY ....................................................................................12
3.1. Opening the door to WiFi Manager.............................................................................................12
3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager password.......................................................................................13
3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager interface ............................................................................15
3.4. Connecting the modem router to your Internet account .............................................................15
3.4.1. Configuring your ADSL connection ............................................................................... 16
3.4.2. Testing your ADSL connection ......................................................................................17
3.4.3. Resolving any difficulties in accessing WiFi Manager or the Internet ...........................18
3.5. Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips ..........................................................................21
3.5.1. Personalizing your WiFi network ...................................................................................21
3.5.2. Securing your WiFi network using the Assistant ...........................................................22
3.5.3. Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers and devices .............25
3.5.4. Disabling your WiFi network ..........................................................................................27
3.6. The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet attacks ...................................................27
4. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDETM! ................................................................................28
4.1. A few important points to bear in mind before getting started ....................................................28
4.2. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection................28
4.2.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network...............28
4.2.2. Windows XP: Sharing folders ........................................................................................33
4.2.3. Windows XP: Accessing shared folders..............................................................................34
4.2.4. Windows XP: Sharing a printer......................................................................................34
4.2.5. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name..................................................................36
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4.2.6. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 36
4.3. Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............ 37
4.3.1. Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 .......................................................................37
4.3.2. Windows 2000: Sharing folders .................................................................................... 38
4.3.3. Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders............................................................................... 38
4.3.4. Windows 2000: Sharing a printer........................................................................................... 38
4.3.5. Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name.................................................................. 40
4.3.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network ................. 41
4.3.7. Windows 2000: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 42
4.4. Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection............... 43
4.4.1. Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network ......... 43
4.4.2. Windows Me: Sharing folders .......................................................................................45
4.4.3. Windows Me: Accessing shared folders............................................................................... 46
4.4.4. Windows Me: Sharing a printer ..................................................................................... 46
4.4.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name .................................................................48
4.4.6. Windows Me: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 48
4.5. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection.......... 49
4.5.1. Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup ........................................................................49
4.5.2. Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders................................................................................... 49
4.5.3. Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders ............................................................................... 50
4.5.4. Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer ................................................................................ 50
4.5.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network ............... 52
4.5.6. Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s WiFi connection
(advanced users)........................................................................................................... 53
5. MANUALLY CONFIGURING YOUR ADSL CONNECTION.................................................................. 54
5.1. Gathering your ADSL connection settings .................................................................................54
5.2. Entering your ADSL connection settings....................................................................................56
5.2.1. Testing your ADSL connection...................................................................................... 59
5.2.2. Reconnecting or clearing fields ..................................................................................... 60
6. WIFI MANAGER FOR ADVANCED USERS .....................................................................................61
6.1. Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options ...................................................................61
6.2. Configuring your Internet firewall................................................................................................ 63
6.2.1. Opening doors in your firewall for certain Internet services.......................................... 63
6.2.2. Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services ....................... 66
6.3. A toolbox with multiple facets .....................................................................................................69
6.3.1. Restarting the Hercules Modem Router........................................................................ 69
6.3.2. Restarting the WiFi function .......................................................................................... 69
6.3.3. Loading/Saving your settings ........................................................................................ 70
6.3.4. Restoring your original settings..................................................................................... 71
6.3.5. Updating the modem router’s firmware......................................................................... 71
6.4. Other advanced options ............................................................................................................. 72
6.4.1. Configuring the DHCP server........................................................................................ 72
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6.4.2. Managing the IP addresses of local network computers ..............................................73
6.4.3. Enabling/Disabling UPnP .............................................................................................. 74
6.4.4. Controlling your Hercules Modem Router from a remote location via the Internet .......74
6.4.5. Changing the Hercules Modem Router’s password......................................................74
6.5. Product information.....................................................................................................................75
7. GLOSSARY.........................................................................................................................................76
8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................................................79
9. WARRANTY........................................................................................................................................79
10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION................................................................79
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1. YOUR HERCULES MODEM ROUTER
Your Hercules Modem Router, or Hercules Wireless G ADSL Modem Router, is a clever combination of two
products in one: it is a WiFi router and an ADSL modem in one convenient package.
Your Hercules Modem Router opens up the doors of WiFi for you, allowing you to discover a new way of
communicating between several computers, sharing Internet access, peripheral devices, data and more… all
without the constraints 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 AttitudeTM!
1.1. Recommendations
- Never open up your Hercules Modem 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 radiators, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),
- direct sunlight.
- Do not cover your modem 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.
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1.2. Specifications
Your Hercules Wireless G ADSL Modem Router, referred to hereafter in the manual as the Hercules Modem
Router, is equipped with 4 functionalities: (1) ADSL modem, (2) WiFi 802.11g wireless router, (3) 10/100 LAN
switch, and (4) Internet firewall.
ADSL standards: DMT modulation and demodulation, tone detection for low power mode, ITU 992.1
(G.dmt) Annex A, ITU 992.2 (G.lite), ITU 992.3 ADSL2 (G.dmt.bis), ITU 992.4 ADSL2 (G.lite.bis), ITU
992.5 ADSL2+ (may require an update, depending on the country)
Full-rate adaptive modem: max. Downstream rate = 24Mbps (ADSL2+)
WAN mode support
LAN mode support
Router mode support
802.11g wireless access point
RF specification: frequency band = 2400-24835MHz
Max. transmission power: 100mW
One internal antenna, one slewable and detachable external antenna
4 RJ-45 connectors for 10/100Mbps LAN Ethernet connection
Auto MDIX support (automatic detection of crossed cabling)
Complies with the IEEE 802.3u standard
Supports IEEE 802.3x flow control in Full Duplex mode
Security functions: WEP/WPA/filtering by MAC address
SPI firewall
External CC power, input: 200~240V, 50/60Hz, output: 7.5 V CC/1 A
Blue LEDs on front face
Software (firmware) update via Ethernet port
1.3. System requirements
To access configuration settings:
Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6
64MB RAM
10/100 RJ45 Ethernet network adapter
CD-ROM drive
Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP
To access the Internet:
Active Internet line
Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher
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1.4. Box contents
Please verify that all of the following elements are present in your Hercules Modem Router box:
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Detachable antenna
Vertical base
CD-ROM containing Installation Assistant and user manual in pdf format
Ethernet cable (gray)
Telephone cable (black)
Power adapter
Paper user manual in English
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1.5. Front face overview
: Power LED
: WiFi LED: lights up when WiFi connection is active,
flashes during data transfer
: 4 LEDs corresponding to the 4 Ethernet ports: each
LED lights up when a peripheral is connected to the
corresponding port, and flashes during data transfer
: Internet LED: lights up when ADSL line is active,
flashes during data transfer
: On/Off button
1.6. Connectivity overview
Power plug to connect power adapter
Restore factory default settings button
Four Ethernet ports allowing the Hercules Modem Router to be connected to 4 desktop computers and/or
laptop computers and/or game consoles equipped with Ethernet (RJ-45) ports, in order to create a network
ADSL plug to connect the Hercules Modem Router to a telephone jack
Gold antenna connector (SMA)
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2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES MODEM ROUTER
To simplify this task, Hercules proposes launching an Assistant which will verify with you, step by step, that
the installation of your modem router is carried out correctly.
2.1. Launching the Hercules Modem Router Installation
Assistant
The Assistant, available on the CD-ROM included with the modem router, will guide you through the different
steps of the installation procedure. 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 does not launch automatically:
- Double-click My Computer.
- Double-click .
- Double-click Setup.exe, if necessary.
2.2. Step 1: How to position your modem router
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Remove the modem router from its box, along with the detachable antenna. Screw the antenna into the gold
connector
To help you select the best spot to position your Hercules Modem 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 modem router near a wall telephone jack and a power outlet. Avoid using any telephone
Try to place your modem router in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi
located at the back of the modem router, until it is fixed in place.
cable extensions, which may affect the quality and speed of your ADSL connection.
devices.
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Keep a minimum distance of 2m between the modem 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 Modem Router on the
ground floor.
Your modem 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 Modem Router and any WiFi adapters.
Position the Hercules Modem Router for the best possible fit with your surroundings:
Horizontal: flat on a desk, for example,
Vertical: using the
included base,
Wall-mounted: in this case, simply fix the
Hercules Modem Router to a wall using 4 screws
(not included).
In all cases, the antenna must be positioned vertically.
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2.3. Step 2: How to connect your modem router
2.3.1. Uninstalling your old modem or disabling the automatic
connection to your old modem
If you have already installed a USB or Ethernet ADSL modem on your computer and you no
longer wish to use your old modem, we recommend that you uninstall it, as explained below. If you do
not wish to uninstall it, you will have to disable the automatic connection to that modem. The
objective of this procedure is to establish the Internet connection via the local area TCP/IP network
created by the Hercules Modem Router, and no longer directly via your old ADSL modem.
If you have never installed a modem before, however, you can skip ahead directly to chapter
2.3.3. Installing a filter (recommended).
If you do not intend to use the modem furnished by your service provider
anymore:
- Switch off your old modem and then disconnect it.
- Uninstall the software furnished by your service provider, as well as the modem’s drivers. For more
information, please refer to your modem’s user manual.
If you do not wish to uninstall the modem furnished by your service provider:
In order to avoid software conflicts, please follow the procedure outlined below:
- Launch your Internet Explorer browser.
- Click Tools/Internet Options..
- Select the Connections tab.
The Internet Options window appears.
Scenario 1: your ISP appears in the Internet
Options window.
- Disable the automatic connection to your old
modem by selecting the Never dial a
connection option.
- Click OK.
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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 old 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 Modem 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.
2.3.2. 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.
After launching QuickAccess, the Content Advisor will ask you for authorization to view the site
http://192.168.1.1. This site corresponds to the WiFi Manager interface on your modem router. To
access the site, simply give your authorization to Always allow this Web site to be viewed. Once you
have done so, the modem’s address will be stored in your Internet browser and you will then be able to
access WiFi Manager directly.
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2.3.3. Installing a filter (recommended)
First off, we recommend that you install a filter (generally furnished by your ISP (Internet Service Provider)
or available for purchase, if you don’t already have one) on every telephone jack connected to a piece of
telephone equipment (a piece of telephone equipment can be a telephone, a fax machine, an answering
machine or your modem router). Installing a filter is not mandatory; however, without a filter, the quality of
your telephone communications may be degraded.
If you don’t have a filter, get in touch with your ADSL service provider to find out which model
you will need (filters may be purchased at do-it-yourself shops or shops specializing in telephone
equipment).
The modem may vary from one country to
another.
1. Connect one end of the telephone cable
(black) to the ADSL (RJ11) connector on the
filter.
2. Connect the other end of the cable to the
ADSL plug on your Hercules Modem
Router.
3. Connect the filter to a wall telephone jack.
The PHONE connector allows you to connect
your telephone equipment’s standard plug. If
need be, verify that your telephone is emitting a
tone signal.
2.3.4. Connecting the modem router
1. Connect the Hercules Modem Router’s power cable to the power plug and plug the power adapter into
an electrical outlet.
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2. Switch on the Hercules Modem Router by pressing the On/Off button .
The power LED lights up and the initialization sequence begins. Initialization may take up to 5 minutes,
during which time the WiFi, Internet and 1-2-3-4 LEDs will light up or flash in succession.
Initialization is complete once the Internet (if your ADSL line is active) and WiFi LEDs stay lit.
3. You may now connect the included Ethernet cable (gray cable ) to one of your Hercules Modem
Router’s 4 Ethernet ports and the Ethernet (RJ-45) port on your computer’s network adapter.
The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up.
4. The Assistant prompts you to install “Hercules QuickAccess”, a utility for quick connection to the WiFi
Manager application.
If you do not wish to install this utility, you will only be able to access your modem router by
manually entering its address (please see chapter 3.1. Opening the door to WiFi Manager).
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3. WIFI MANAGER, THE VERSATILE UTILITY
With WiFi Manager, nothing could be easier than replacing your old ADSL modem with the Hercules Modem
Router and thereby sharing your Internet access with all of the computers in your home or small business, or
simply creating a wireless network.
WiFi Manager is the interface which allows you to communicate with your Hercules Modem Router, configure
an ADSL connection, manually or automatically, and configure your wireless network or Internet firewall.
3.1. Opening the door to WiFi Manager
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.
- To access the door to enter WiFi Manager, simply click the Hercules
QuickAccess icon on your Desktop.
The connection window to the modem 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 or Netscape Navigator) and enter the address
192.168.1.1.
You are now at the door to enter WiFi Manager, 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 password).
- Click Connection.
The password ensures that you are the only one who can access your WiFi Manager, and therefore
your Hercules Modem Router’s settings. For this reason, it is important that you change the password when
using WiFi Manager for the first time (see below).
3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager password
When opening the door to WiFi Manager for the first time, we recommend that you change the default
password, password, directly via the Connection to modem router window.
- Click the Change the password now button.
- Enter the old password (password, 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 opens to the Home page depicted below. You can now explore all of your
Hercules Modem Router’s functionalities.
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3.3. Navigating within the WiFi Manager interface
The WiFi Manager interface has been designed to simplify navigation through the different menus.
Nevertheless, should you ever feel a bit lost, you can always click the Home page button at any time to return
to the Home page, the starting point for all of your Hercules Modem Router’s functionalities.
Type Description
Button launching an action on your Hercules Modem Router or opening a
new page.
Name of the page currently displayed.
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Language in which the interface text is displayed.
Button allowing you to return to the Home page.
One of the most important buttons in WiFi Manager: if you do not click this
button, no changes you have made will be applied or stored in the
Hercules Modem Router.
Button allowing you to cancel any changes and return to the previous
page.
Button allowing you to return to the previous page.
Button allowing you to move on to the next page.
3.4. Connecting the modem router to your Internet account
You can replace your old ADSL modem with the Hercules Modem Router, which offers more extensive
functionalities: it is an ADSL modem, a WiFi 802.11g router, a 10/100 LAN switch and an Internet firewall, all
rolled into one.
Once your modem router’s initialization is complete, your WiFi connection and your firewall are enabled.
However, you must still enter your ADSL connection settings in order to be able to use the Internet. To do so,
all you need is an account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP), an active ADSL line and all the information
provided by your ISP, generally found in your confirmation of membership email or letter (username (or login),
connection password…).
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3.4.1. Configuring your ADSL connection
With WiFi Manager, you don’t have to be a computer expert to configure your ADSL connection. A few items
of information are all you will need to start enjoying your Internet access immediately, as the connection
settings for the main service providers (Wanadoo, AOL, Free (bundled), Neuf Telecom…) are already
integrated into your Hercules Modem Router.
- On the Home page, click Your ADSL connection.
If your ISP appears in the list displayed onscreen:
- In the Your ADSL connection page, enter your
Connection Username (Login) and your
Connection Password in the corresponding fields.
This information is found in your confirmation of
membership email or letter sent to you by your ISP.
- If you wish, you can Always stay connected,
which ensures that your Internet connection is
always active.
- You can also set a time to disconnect after a
certain period of inactivity by ticking the Always
stay connected box and then entering the number
of minutes you prefer.
If you do not use the Internet within this period of
time, the modem disconnects. It will then reconnect
automatically the next time you try to access a new
web page on one of your computers.
If your ISP does not appear in the list displayed
on-screen, or if you have specific connection
settings:
Simply enter your connection settings manually
(please refer to chapter 5. Manually configuring
your ADSL connection).
Once you have configured your connection, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save
your settings.
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- At the bottom of the screen, verify that your
modem router is properly connected.
If your modem router is connected:
- Have a look at the information in the Download
speed (transfer speed of Internet data to your
computer) and Upload speed (transfer speed of
data on your computer to the Internet) sections.
This information is quoted in Kilobits per second. A
download speed of 1024Kbps is the equivalent of 1
Megabit per second.
- Finally, you will find your computer’s IP address,
which you will need later on in WiFi Manager.
If your modem router is not connected:
- Verify that you have correctly entered your
connection username and password.
- If you have entered either incorrectly, enter the
information again.
- Otherwise, switch to manual configuration mode
(please refer to chapter 5. Manually configuring
your ADSL connection).
3.4.2. Testing your ADSL connection
Now that your ADSL connection has been configured on your Hercules Modem Router, you can carry out a
first test of your connection and verify that you have access to the Internet.
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During this test, leave the Ethernet cable connected.
- Launch an Internet browser (Internet Explorer,
Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox) on your
computer.
- Enter the address www.hercules.com.
The Hercules website’s home page should be
displayed.
If your ADSL connection is working properly:
It is now time for you to learn how to master your WiFi network (please refer to chapter 3.5. Mastering your
WiFi network at your fingertips).
Do not disconnect your Ethernet cable just yet; since your WiFi network has not yet been created, you
will still need the cable to communicate with your modem router.
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3.4.3. Resolving any difficulties in accessing WiFi Manager or the
Internet
If you have not managed to connect to the WiFi Manager interface or to the Internet, your computer’s settings
may not be properly configured. The instructions below will help you to resolve this problem.
Note: the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display
configuration in Windows XP (meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display).
Windows XP
1. Click Start/Control Panel. Double-click Network
Connections.
2. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet section, right-click the
icon corresponding to your network adapter (or network
bridge, if you have created one) and select Properties.
3. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection
Properties window, scroll through the list and highlight
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. Click Properties, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the Control
Panel.
The Hercules Modem Router will now be able to assign an IP
address to your computer.
An
IP address is a unique address assigned by the router to
the computer. Each computer has its own identity, via its IP
address, allowing it to be identified within the network.
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Windows 2000
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Doubleclick Network and Dial-Up Connections.
2. Right-click the appropriate connection and
select Properties.
3. In the General tab, highlight Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP).
4. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS
server address automatically.
5. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the
Control Panel.
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The router will now be able to assign an IP
address to your computer.
An
IP address is a unique address assigned by
the router to the computer. Each computer has its
own identity, via its IP address, allowing it to be
identified within the network.
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Windows 98 SE/Me
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Doubleclick Network.
2. In the Configuration tab of the Network
window, highlight the name of your network
adapter.
3. Click Properties and select Obtain an IP
address automatically in the IP Address tab.
4. Click OK to close the windows, then exit the
Control Panel.
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The router will now be able to assign an IP
address to your computer.
An
IP address is a unique address assigned by
the router to the computer. Each computer has its
own identity, via its IP address, allowing it to be
identified within the network.
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3.5. Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips
In this chapter, you will learn how to personalize your WiFi network and secure it against unwelcome intrusion
attempts.
Configuration of your network is carried out via the Ethernet cable connecting your modem router to
your computer. Once you have finished, you can disconnect this cable and explore all the subtleties of WiFi,
described in chapter 4. Welcome to the Wireless AttitudeTM!
3.5.1. Personalizing your WiFi network
When the wireless access point (your Hercules Modem Router’s WiFi function) is enabled, WiFi Manager
displays the name of your network, the Radio Frequency (RF) channel used and the radio transmission power.
These settings may be modified, under certain conditions.
Should you decide to modify certain settings, we recommend that you take care to follow the
recommendations below.
To personalize your WiFi network:
- On the Home page, select Your WiFi connection
parameters.
The name of your network, the RF channel used,
and the transmission power are displayed.
- Before personalizing your WiFi network, verify that
the WiFi network enabled box is ticked.
- If you wish, you may personalize The name of
your network, or SSID (Hercules, by default).
The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the unique
name shared by the WiFi adapters and the access
point in a wireless network. Make sure that you
do not lose or forget this name, as you will need
it to connect your WiFi devices.
- If necessary, change the Radio Frequency (RF)
channel used by the local area WiFi network to
communicate (from 1 to 13).
Change this setting only if another transmitter is
using the same channel, which may result in a drop
in your modem router’s WiFi performance.
- Modify the radio transmission power (from 0 to
100%) so that your network only transmits over the
required distance (within your house or apartment,
for example).
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your
settings.
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The access point restarts. All computers or devices
connected via WiFi are disconnected. The ADSL
connection, however, remains active.
3.5.2. Securing your WiFi network using the Assistant
Creating a WiFi network is very useful if you have several wireless computers or devices, but how can you
avoid having someone on the outside connect to your network without permission or intercept your
unencrypted data exchanges? Thanks to the WiFi Security Assistant, you can define your own security
choices step by step. To help you select the best level of security for your network, we invite you to consult
the table below, which sums up the 5 types of security supported by WiFi Manager.
Type Level of security Key used Authentication
WEAK (WEP
64)
MEDIUM
(WEP 128)
Type Level of security Key used Encryption type
HIGH (WPA-
PSK)
Type Level of security IP address/Port Renewal interval/Shared
PRO (radius) Heightened level of security reserved
PRO (802.1x) Heightened level of security reserved
The lowest level of security, whereby
single encryption is carried out on
exchanged data. Each wireless client
in the network must use the same key
to decode the transmission.
Level of security identical to that of
WEP 64. Only the key length is
different.
Latest-generation heightened level of
security, specially designed for
environments such as a small office or
the home, based on a pre-shared key.
for professional environments, using
the RADIUS protocol to authenticate
and authorize users accessing the
network via a remote connection.
for professional environments, using
the 802.1x protocol to authorize
physical access to a local area network
following an encryption and
authentication phase.
64-bit (10 character) key in
hexadecimal format.
A hexadecimal key is
composed of numbers 0 to 9
and letters A to F (example:
A123BCD45E for a 64-bit
key).
128-bit (26 character) key in
hexadecimal format.
A hexadecimal key is
composed of numbers 0 to 9
and letters A to F.
Password with a minimum of
8 alphanumeric
characters.
An alphanumeric character
corresponds either to a
number (0-9), or to a letter
(a-z or A-Z).
IP address of authentication
server.
Port: 1812 by default.
IP address of authentication
server.
Port: 1812 by default.
Open (no authentication),
Shared (authentication
method via shared key) or
Auto (authentication when
requested by the device).
Open (no authentication),
Shared (authentication
method via shared key) or
Auto (authentication when
requested by the device).
TKIP
key
Renewal interval: 3600 sec
by default.
Key shared with
authentication server.
Renewal interval: 3600 sec
by default.
Key shared with
authentication server.
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You must not select a level of security in WiFi Manager more advanced than that supported by your
WiFi adapters. For example, if your adapters only support the
you should not select the
HIGH (WPA-PSK)
level.
WEAK (WEP 64) or MEDIUM (WEP 128
1. Before enabling security for your WiFi
network, verify that the WiFi network
enabled box is ticked.
2. To open the Assistant, enable WiFi security by
ticking the YES box in the Your WiFi
connection parameters window, then click
the Assistant button located in the lower lefthand corner of the window.
3. Read the text explaining the concept of
security.
4. Select your level of security: WEAK
(WEP 64), MEDIUM (WEP 128), HIGH
(WPA-PSK), PRO (radius) or PRO (802.1x),
according to the explanations provided by the
text.
5. Click Next.
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If you have selected WEAK (WEP 64) or MEDIUM (WEP 128) security:
6. Read the text explaining the concept of
authentication.
7. Select the authentication type: Auto
(authentication carried out when requested
by the device), Open (no authentication) or
Shared (authentication via shared key).
We recommend that you keep the default
authentication type.
8. Click Next.
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9. Enter a WEP security key according to the
level of security you have selected:
10 hexadecimal characters for a 64-bit
WEP key, 26 hexadecimal characters for a
128-bit WEP key.
A hexadecimal character is composed of
numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F (example:
A123BCD45E for a 64-bit key).
10. Click Finish to validate these settings.
11. Click Apply and Save to apply and save
these settings.
If you have selected HIGH (WPA-PSK) security:
6. Read the text explaining the concept of a
WPA-PSK key.
7. Enter the password of your choice
(minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters).
An alphanumeric character corresponds either
to a number (0-9), or to a letter (a-z or A-Z).
8. Click Finish.
9. Click Apply and Save to apply and save
these settings.
If you have selected PRO radius or PRO 802.1x security:
6. Enter your authentication server’s IP
address and port number.
7. Click Next.
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8. Enter the shared key and renewal
interval.
9. Click Finish.
10. Click Apply and Save to apply and save
these settings.
If you have mastered the concept of WiFi security, you can use the (less user-friendly) method of
directly entering your security parameters. In this case, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button, or else
your choices will not be applied or saved.
3.5.3. Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi
computers and devices
Filtering by MAC address is a complement to your security parameters, allowing you to select the wireless
computers and devices authorized to connect to your local area WiFi network.
A MAC address is a unique address created by the builder of the network device (WiFi or Ethernet), serving
to identify this element within a network.
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Before enabling filtering, we recommend that you connect via WiFi all computers you wish to authorize.
To enable filtering by MAC address:
- Before you can enable filtering by MAC address,
verify that your WiFi network is also enabled.
- Tick the Yes box next to MAC address filtering
enabled.
To add a computer to the list:
- Click the ADD button.
The Add MAC Filtering Assistant is launched. A
text explaining the concept of filtering by MAC
address is displayed.
- Click Next.
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If you are using this function for the
first time:
The list of all WiFi computers or devices currently
connected to your network is displayed in the first
table.
- Tick the Select box next to the names of the
connected computers and devices that you wish
to authorize.
- If a computer is not connected, you can add it
manually in the second table.
- Click Finish.
The list of all WiFi computers and devices
authorized to connect to your network is displayed
in the table.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate
your settings.
If you have already created a filtering
list:
Any new computer or device must be added
manually.
- Manually enter its MAC address (in
AAAAAAAAAAAA format, without separators).
- Click Finish.
This address has been added to the list of WiFi
computers and devices authorized to connect.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate
Once you have enabled the filtering by MAC address function, only the computers and devices
appearing in this list will be authorized to connect to your Hercules Modem Router.
your settings.
If friends come to visit with their own WiFi computer or device, or if you wish to connect new WiFi
devices, don’t forget to add their MAC address to the filtering list, or else they will never be able to connect.
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To remove a computer from the list:
- In the Remove column, click the next to the
computers or devices you wish to remove from
the filtering list.
- Click Apply and Save.
3.5.4. Disabling your WiFi network
If you wish to use your modem router as a wired router only (that is to say, connected to the computer via the
Ethernet port and not by WiFi), simply un-tick the WiFi network enabled box. The WiFi LED on the
router switches off.
3.6. The firewall: your ultimate protection against Internet
attacks
Like a secure fortress, your network is protected by a drawbridge and ramparts that are impossible to scale.
On top of this, all of your defenses are in a state of alert to repel any intrusion attempts. It is possible,
however, to lower these defenses from time to time, in order to authorize your computers to access specific
Internet services (P2P, web/FTP servers…), or simply to limit access on a specific computer to certain Internet
services. For more information, please refer to chapters 6.2.1. Opening doors in your firewall for certain
Internet services and 6.2.2. Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services.
We do not recommend disabling your Internet firewall, as doing so will lower the defenses of your
secure fortress, which will no longer be able to block and repel intrusion attempts via the Internet.
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If your computer is equipped with a software firewall (Norton Personal Firewall, Windows Service
Pack 2 Firewall, McAfee Personal Firewall…), disable it when you connect to the modem, as your modem
router’s firewall is sufficiently strong on its own, or adopt the same configuration settings as those
established for your modem router in order to avoid any possible conflicts. If you go somewhere else with
your computer, however, or have to connect to other networks, you can re-enable your software firewall.
Be careful not to confuse a firewall with an antivirus program!
An antivirus program analyzes the contents of your computer, your emails, files you have downloaded from
the Internet, etc., and detects, blocks and/or removes any viruses, worms and Trojans in order to ensure that
your computer functions properly.
Your firewall hides your computer on the network, monitors the Internet data arriving at your computer and
blocks intrusion attempts to stop computer hackers from stealing your personal information.
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4. WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDETM!
Now that you have mastered the main functionalities of WiFi Manager, it is time to move on to a few practical
applications. In the following chapters, we will show you how wireless computing is closely linked to userfriendliness and ease of use. Sharing your folders, your printer, or letting friends use your ADSL connection
for online gaming are some examples of the things we will help you to do. Enter the world of wireless and join
in the Wireless AttitudeTM!
4.1. A few important points to bear in mind before getting
started
We advise you to follow the instructions provided hereinafter for each of your computers:
- The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the various operating systems discussed.
Please ensure that you refer to the chapters corresponding to your operating system.
- These procedures also apply to the computers or devices directly connected to your modem router via an
Ethernet cable.
- To share an ADSL connection, your Hercules Modem Router must be switched on and your ADSL line must
be active.
Reminder: the WiFi network you have just finished setting up is an Infrastructure type network (as opposed
to Ad hoc mode), as it is composed of an access point and one or more computers.
4.2. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer
or an ADSL connection
A simple solution for sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows XP is to use the Network
Setup Wizard. This Wizard will help you create a real home network.
Note: the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display
configuration in Windows XP (meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display).
4.2.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an
Infrastructure network
Proceed as follows for each computer:
1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/
Communications/ Network Setup Wizard.
The Network Setup Wizard is launched.
2. Click Next twice.
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The window opposite may appear if The Wizard
found disconnected network hardware.
3. If your Hercules Wireless Adapter wireless
network connection is not displayed in the list,
tick the Ignore disconnected network
hardware box, then click Next. Otherwise,
exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and
establish the connection from your network
device to your router (if you use a Hercules
Wireless G PCI, USB or PCMCIA adapter,
please refer to the “The WiFi Station utility”
chapter of your User Manual).
The window opposite may appear if The Wizard
found a shared Internet connection on the
computer.
4. Select No, let me choose another way to
connect to the Internet, then click Next.
5. In the Select a connection method window,
select the Other option.
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6. In the following window, select This
computer connects to the Internet directly
or through a network hub, then click Next.
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7. If the window opposite appears, select the
Hercules Wireless G wireless network
connection, then click Next.
8. When this warning screen appears, ignore it
by clicking Next.
If you are using the Hercules modem router, your
computers are already protected by the integrated
firewall.
9. If your computer has at least three
connections (or network devices), the window
opposite appears. In this case, let the Wizard
determine the appropriate connections.
10. Click Next.
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11. Enter the computer name and a description, if
required.
Give the computer a name that is unique and
sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize
on your network (my-computer, wifi-computer or
julie, for example).
12. Click Next.
13. Enter the workgroup name (HOME, OFFICE
or HERCULES, for example) and a
description, if required.
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to
respect the case of letters) for all computers you
wish to link together in a network.
14. Click Next.
15. Verify the configuration settings you have
entered in the window that appears, then click
Next.
The Wizard configures the computer for the home
network. This may take a few minutes.
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16. Before completing the procedure, you may
select the Create a Network Setup Disk
option. This consists of copying this Wizard
onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy
disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on
computers equipped with operating systems
other than Windows XP.
This operation is carried out automatically, once
you have selected a medium for saving the
Wizard.
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17. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
Once the procedure is finished, Windows XP may
prompt you to restart your computer.
The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP. For all other questions
related to sharing folders, a printer or an Internet connection, or on using Windows, please refer to the
Windows online help utility.
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The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP. For all other questions related
to sharing folders, a printer or an Internet connection, or on using Windows, please refer to the Windows
online help utility.
4.2.2. Windows XP: Sharing folders
After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard, you can now share data
located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access.
1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.
2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing and Security.
3. In the Network sharing and security section of the
Sharing tab, tick the Share this folder on the network
box.
4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will be
displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to
ensure compatibility with other operating systems).
You can also tick the Allow network users to change my
files box. In this case, the user will be able to read files and
save any changes. If this box is not ticked, the shared files
can only be read, and not changed.
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The [Shared folder name] Properties window is divided into two sections. Local sharing and
security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC. The files are then placed
in a Shared Documents folder. Network sharing and security, however, allows for the sharing of files
among more than one computer.
5. Click Apply to validate your choices, then click OK to
close the window.
An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that
the folder is now shared.
You can only share the contents of a folder, and not an individual file. We therefore recommend that
you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be shared.
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4.2.3. Windows XP: Accessing shared folders
To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to
the same workgroup. In Windows XP, the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup
Wizard.
1. Click Start/My Computer.
2. Click My Network Places, then click View workgroup
computers.
You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup.
3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you
wish to access.
All shared folders appear.
4.2.4. Windows XP: Sharing a printer
It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi
adapter.
To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is
connected and installed.
On the computer connected to the printer:
1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/
Printers and Faxes.
2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer radio
button and enter a name for your printer.
Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently
distinctive, making it easy to recognize (my-printer or home
laser printer, for example). If one of your computers is running
Windows 98 SE, we recommend that the sharing name not
exceed 12 characters (without spaces) in order to ensure its
compatibility with this operating system.
4. Click Apply, then OK.
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On the computers that will use the shared printer:
1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/
Printers and Faxes. In the Printer Tasks section, select
Add a printer.
2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.
3. Select the A network printer, or a printer attached to
another computer option, then click Next.
4. In the window that appears, click Next to launch the
search for shared printers.
5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected
to the printer.
6. Select the shared printer, then click Next.
7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer,
then click Next.
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8. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi
connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please
refer to your printer’s manual.
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4.2.5. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name
It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced users only). To do so,
proceed as follows:
1. Click Start/Control Panel/Performance and
Maintenance/System.
2. In the System Properties window, select the Computer
Name tab.
3. Click the Change… button.
4. In the Computer Name zone, enter a name sufficiently
distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of
computers for the workgroup (my-computer, wificomputer or julie, for example).
5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the
case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a
network.
6. A Windows message indicates that the task has been
carried out successfully and that you must restart the
computer.
7. Repeat this procedure for each computer.
4.2.6. Windows XP: Manually enabling or disabling your adapter’s
WiFi connection (advanced users)
You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons: to temporarily
avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
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- Click Start/Connections/Show All Connections.
Verify that your Hercules Wireless G wireless network
connection is listed.
- If its status is Disabled, right-click your Wireless Network
Connection and select Enable.
- If its status is Enabled, right-click your Wireless Network
Connection and select Disable.
4.3. Computers running Windows 2000: Sharing folders, a
printer or an ADSL connection
To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 2000, it is
preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup.
4.3.1. Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click System.
2. In the System Properties window, select the Network
Identification tab.
3. Click the Properties button.
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4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently
distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of
computers for the
computer or julie, for example).
5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the
case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a
network.
6. Click OK. A Windows message indicates that the task has
been carried out successfully and that you must restart the
computer.
7. Click OK once more.
workgroup (my-computer, wifi-
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4.3.2. Windows 2000: Sharing folders
1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.
2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select Share this folder.
4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will
be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to
ensure compatibility with other operating systems).
You can also limit access to the folder by selecting a limited
number of users and the type of access by clicking the
Permissions button.
5. Click Apply, then OK.
4.3.3. Windows 2000: Accessing shared folders
1. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click My Network Places, Entire Network, then
Microsoft Windows Network.
3. Double-click your workgroup.
You access the list of the computers in your workgroup.
4. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you
wish to access.
All shared folders appear.
4.3.4. Windows 2000: Sharing a printer
It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi
adapter.
To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is
connected and installed.
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On the computer connected to the printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers.
2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing….
3. In the Sharing tab, select the Shared as: radio button and
enter a name for your printer.
Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently
distinctive, making it easy to recognize (my-printer or home
laser printer, for example). If one of your computers is running
Windows 98 SE, we recommend that the sharing name not
exceed 12 characters (without spaces) in order to ensure its
compatibility with this operating system.
4. Click Apply, then OK.
On the computers that will use the shared printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers. Double-click the Add
Printer icon.
2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.
3. Select the Network printer option, then click Next.
4. Click Next to locate the shared printer.
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5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected
to the printer.
6. Select the shared printer, then click Next.
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7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer,
then click Next.
8. Click Finish to close the Wizard.
You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi
connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please
refer to your printer’s manual.
4.3.5. Windows 2000: Modifying a workgroup name
It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced users only). To do so,
proceed as follows:
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
System.
2. In the System Properties window, select the
Network Identification tab.
3. Click the Properties button.
4. In the Computer name zone, enter a name
sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized
in the list of computers for the workgroup (mycomputer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).
5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to
respect the case of letters) for all computers you wish to
link together in a network.
6. Click OK. A Windows message indicates that the
task has been carried out successfully and that you
must restart the computer.
7. Repeat this procedure for each computer.
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4.3.6. Windows 2000: Sharing an ADSL connection in an
Infrastructure network
Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:
1. Click Start/Settings/Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Select the connection to the local area network
corresponding to your Hercules Wireless G device.
3. Right-click the connection and select Properties.
4. In the Local Area Connection Properties window, select
Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. Click Properties.
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6. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window,
select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain
DNS server address automatically.
7. Click OK to close the windows.
Windows may prompt you to restart your computer.
To access the Internet, you can now simply launch your
Internet browser.
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4.3.7. Windows 2000: Manually enabling or disabling your
adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)
You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons: to temporarily
avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows 2000:
- Access the Device Manager.
- Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters.
- Right-click your adapter and select Properties.
- To enable your adapter, select Enable. To disable it, select the Disable option.
For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 2000, please refer to the
Windows online help utility.
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4.4. Computers running Windows Me: Sharing folders, a printer
or an ADSL connection
A simple solution for sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows Me is to use the Home
Networking Wizard. This Wizard will help you create a real home network.
4.4.1. Windows Me: Using the Home Networking Wizard in an
Infrastructure network
1. Click Start/Programs/Accessories/Communications/
Home Networking Wizard.
The Wizard is launched.
2. Click Next.
If you have already used this Wizard on this
computer, the Setup Options panel appears. Select I want
to edit my Home Networking settings on this computer,
then click Next.
3. In the Internet Connection window, select the A direct
connection to my ISP using the following device:
option.
4. Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the dropdown list, then click Next.
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5. If the Internet Connection Sharing window appears,
select No, I do not want to share my Internet
connection.
6. Click Next.
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7. Enter the computer name.
Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently
distinctive, making it easy to recognize in the list of
workgroup computers (my-computer, wifi-computer or julie,
for example).
8. Select the Use this workgroup name option and enter
the workgroup name (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES,
for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect
the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link
together in a network.
9. Click Next.
10. If you wish, you can enable sharing for the My
Documents folder by ticking the My Documents folder
and folders in it box. In this case, the Wizard will
prompt you to enter a password.
11. If you wish, you can enable sharing of your printer by
selecting it in the list.
12. Click Next.
13. Before completing the procedure, you may copy this
Wizard onto a setup disk so that it can be launched on
computers equipped with operating systems other than
Windows Me. In this case, select the Yes, create a
Home Networking Setup disk option.
This operation is carried out automatically, once you have
selected a medium for saving the Wizard.
14. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
Once the procedure is finished, Windows Me prompts you
to restart your computer. Once your computer has
restarted, a message invites you to configure your other
computers.
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4.4.2. Windows Me: Sharing folders
After having configured all of your computers using the Home Networking Wizard, you can now share data
located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access.
1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.
2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As.
4. On the Share Name line, enter the folder name as it
will be displayed on the network (12 characters
maximum).
You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the
type of access and a password.
If the Sharing tab does not appear, you must
enable file sharing.
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. In the Network window, click the File and Print
Sharing… button.
3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to
my files box.
Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CDROM.
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4.4.3. Windows Me: Accessing shared folders
To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to
the same workgroup. In Windows Me, the workgroup name has been defined using the Home Networking
Wizard.
1. Click Start/Programs/Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Network Neighborhood and expand it.
You access the list of the computers in your workgroup.
3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you
wish to access.
All shared folders appear.
4.4.4. Windows Me: Sharing a printer
It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi
adapter.
To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is
connected and installed.
On the computer connected to the printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers.
2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select the Shared As radio button and
enter a name for your printer.
Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently
distinctive, making it easy to recognize (printer or wifi printer,
for example).
4. Click Apply, then OK.
If the Sharing tab does not appear, you must enable file
sharing.
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1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. In the Network window, click the File and Print Sharing…
button.
3. Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to my
printer(s) box.
Windows may prompt you to restart your computer.
On the computers that will use the shared printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers. Double-click the Add
Printer icon.
2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.
3. Select the Network printer option, then click Next.
4. Click Browse… to locate the shared printer.
5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected
to the printer.
6. Select the shared printer, then click OK.
7. Click Next.
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8. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer,
then click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the Wizard.
You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi
connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please
refer to your printer’s manual.
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4.4.5. Windows Me: Modifying a workgroup name
It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced users only). To do so,
proceed as follows:
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. Select the Identification tab.
3. In the Computer name zone, enter a name
sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized
in the list of computers for the workgroup (mycomputer, wifi-computer or julie, for example).
4. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to
respect the case of letters) for all computers you wish to
link together in a network.
5. Click OK. A Windows message indicates that the
task has been carried out successfully and that you
must restart the computer.
6. Repeat this procedure for each computer.
4.4.6. Windows Me: Manually enabling or disabling your
adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)
You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons: to temporarily
avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows Me:
- Access the Device Manager.
- Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters.
- Right-click your adapter and select Properties.
- To enable your adapter, select Enable. To disable it, select the Disable option.
For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows Me, please refer to the
Windows online help utility.
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4.5. Computers running Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders, a
printer or an ADSL connection
To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 98 SE, it is
preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup.
4.5.1. Windows 98 SE: Creating a workgroup
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. Select the Identification tab.
3. In the Computer name zone, enter a name sufficiently
distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of
computers for the workgroup (my-computer, wificomputer or julie, for example).
4. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group
(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).
The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect
the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link
together in a network.
5. Click OK. Windows prompts you to restart your
computer.
6. Repeat this procedure for each computer.
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Note: to modify the name of a workgroup, follow the same procedure.
4.5.2. Windows 98 SE: Sharing folders
1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.
2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As.
4. On the Share Name line, enter the folder name as it
will be displayed on the network (12 characters
maximum).
You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the
type of access and a password.
If the sharing tab does not appear, you must enable
file sharing.
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1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. In the Network window, click the File and Print
Sharing… button.
3. Tick the I want to be able to give others access to
my files box, then click OK.
3. Click OK to close the window.
Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CDROM and restart the computer.
4.5.3. Windows 98 SE: Accessing shared folders
1. Click Start/Programs/Windows Explorer.
2. Double-click Network Neighborhood and expand it.
You access the list of the computers in your workgroup.
3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you
wish to access.
All shared folders appear.
4.5.4. Windows 98 SE: Sharing a printer
It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi
adapter.
To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is
connected and installed.
On the computer connected to the printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers.
2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing.
3. In the Sharing tab, select Shared As and enter a name
for your printer.
Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently
distinctive, making it easy to recognize (printer or wifi
printer, for example).
4. Click Apply, then OK.
If the Sharing tab does not appear, you must enable
file sharing.
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1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. In the Network window, click the File and Print
Sharing… button.
3. Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to
my printer(s) box.
Windows prompts you to restart your computer.
On the computers that will use the shared printer:
1. Click Start/Settings/Printers. Double-click the Add
Printer icon.
2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.
3. Select the Network printer option, then click Next.
4. Click Browse… to locate the shared printer.
5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected
to the printer.
6. Select the shared printer, then click OK.
7. Click Next.
8. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer,
then click Next.
9. Click Finish to close the Wizard.
You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi
connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please
refer to your printer’s manual.
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4.5.5. Windows 98 SE: Sharing an ADSL connection in an
Infrastructure network
Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:
1. Click Start/Settings/Control Panel. Double-click
Network.
2. In the Configuration tab of the Network window,
select the TCP/IP -> Hercules Wireless G component.
3. Click Properties.
4. In the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address
automatically.
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5. In the Gateway tab, if there are gateways installed,
select them and click Remove.
6. Click OK to close the windows.
Windows may prompt you to restart your computer.
To access the Internet, you can now simply launch your
Internet browser.
4.5.6. Windows 98 SE: Manually enabling or disabling your
adapter’s WiFi connection (advanced users)
You can manually enable or disable your adapter’s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons: to temporarily
avoid connecting to networks, save battery power, etc.
To manually enable or disable your Hercules Wireless G adapter’s WiFi connection in Windows 98 SE:
- Access the Device Manager.
- Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the list of network adapters.
- Right-click your adapter and select Properties.
- To enable your adapter, select Enable. To disable it, select the Disable option.
For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 98 SE, please refer to the
Windows online help utility.
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5. MANUALLY CONFIGURING YOUR ADSL CONNECTION
WiFi Manager allows you to manually enter your connection settings, which may prove useful if your Internet
Service Provider does not appear in the list of included ISPs, or if you are using a specific connection.
5.1. Gathering your ADSL connection settings
On the following page, you will find a reminder sheet which, once you have filled it out, will enable you to find
all of your ADSL connection information at a glance, which may be particularly useful if your Internet
Service Provider does not appear in the list, or if you are using a DHCP or static IP connection for which you
will be asked to provide additional settings.
To fill in this reminder sheet, arm yourself with a copy of your confirmation of membership email or letter,
which should contain all of the required information. If some of the information does not appear in your
confirmation of membership email or letter, you may have to contact your service provider by telephone in
order to get hold of the missing information.
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REMINDER SHEET – MY ADSL CONNECTION SETTINGS
Who is your service provider? __________________________________
What is your connection type? (only one possible answer)
1- PPPoE
1- If you are using a PPPoE connection, enter the information below:
2- If you are using a PPPoA connection, enter the information below:
3- If you are using a DHCP connection, enter the information below:
4- If you are using a Static IP connection, enter the information below:
VPI (0-255): _______________ VCI (1-65535): ______________
Encapsulation type (or multiplexing):
VPI (0-255): _______________ VCI (1-65535): ______________
Encapsulation type (or multiplexing):
VPI (0-255): _______________ VCI (1-65535): ______________
2- PPPoA
Username (Login): ____________________________________________
Connection password: ____________________________________________
Username (Login): ____________________________________________
Connection password: ____________________________________________
IP address: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Subnet mask: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
3- DHCP
LLC
LLC
VC-Mux
VC-Mux
4- Static IP
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Default gateway: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Preferred DNS server: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Auxiliary DNS server: ______ . ______ . ______ . ______
Encapsulation type (or multiplexing):
VPI (0-255): _______________ VCI (1-65535): ______________
LLC
VC-Mux
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5.2. Entering your ADSL connection settings
- On the Home page, click Your ADSL connection.
- Tick the Configure all settings manually box.
All of the requested information will be found on the
reminder sheet which you have already filled in
(see chapter 5.1. Gathering your ADSL
connection settings).
- First off, select your Connection Type (PPPoE,
PPPoA, DHCP or StaticIP).
If you are configuring a PPPoE connection:
- Enter your Connection Username (Login) and
Connection password.
This information is found in the confirmation of
membership email or letter sent to you by your ISP,
and is already entered on your reminder sheet.
- Enter the VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI
(Virtual Circuit Identifier).
The default values are 8 for the VPI and 35 for the
VCI.
Once you have configured your connection, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save
your settings. Doing so will establish an Internet connection, which you can then test (please refer to
chapter 5.2.1. Testing your ADSL connection).
- Verify that your modem router is properly
connected.
- Have a look at the information in the Download
speed (transfer speed of Internet data to your
computer) and Upload speed (transfer speed of
data on your computer to the Internet) sections.
This information is quoted in Kilobits per second. A
download speed of 1024Kbps is the equivalent of 1
Megabit per second.
- Finally, you will find your computer’s
IP address,
which you will need later on in WiFi Manager.
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If you are configuring a PPPoA connection:
- Enter your Connection Username (Login) and
Connection password.
This information is found in the confirmation of
membership email or letter sent to you by your ISP,
and is already entered on your reminder sheet.
- Select the Encapsulation type: VC MUX or LLC
(information provided by your ISP).
- Enter the VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI
(Virtual Circuit Identifier).
The default values are 8 for the VPI and 35 for the
VCI.
Once you have configured your connection, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save
your settings. Doing so will establish an Internet connection, which you can then test (please refer to
chapter 5.2.1. Testing your ADSL connection).
- Verify that your modem router is properly
connected.
- Have a look at the information in the Download
speed (transfer speed of Internet data to your
computer) and Upload speed (transfer speed of
data on your computer to the Internet) sections.
This information is quoted in Kilobits per second. A
download speed of 1024Kbps is the equivalent of 1
Megabit per second.
- Finally, you will find your computer’s
IP address,
which you will need later on in WiFi Manager.
If you are configuring a DHCP connection:
- The IP address, the subnet mask and the default
gateway are displayed.
This information is automatically assigned by your
ISP’s DHCP server.
- If you wish, click the Renew button to have the
DHCP server assign a new IP address; or
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- Click Release to make the IP address available
again, then click Renew to have the DHCP server
assign a new IP address.
- Select the Encapsulation type: VC MUX or LLC
(information provided by your ISP).
- Enter the VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI
(Virtual Circuit Identifier).
The default values are 8 for the VPI and 35 for the
VCI.
Once you have configured your connection, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save
your settings. Doing so will establish an Internet connection, which you can then test (please refer to
chapter 5.2.1. Testing your ADSL connection).
- Verify that your modem router is properly
connected.
- Have a look at the information in the Download
speed (transfer speed of Internet data to your
computer) and Upload speed (transfer speed of
data on your computer to the Internet) sections.
This information is quoted in Kilobits per second. A
download speed of 1024Kbps is the equivalent of 1
Megabit per second.
If you are configuring a Static IP connection:
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- Finally, you will find your computer’s IP address,
which you will need later on in WiFi Manager.
- You must enter the following settings: the IP
address, the subnet mask, the default gateway,
the Primary DNS server and the Secondary DNS
server.
- Select either Bridge Mode or Route Mode.
- Select the Encapsulation type: VC MUX or LLC
(information provided by your ISP).
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- Enter the VPI (Virtual Path Identifier) and VCI
(Virtual Circuit Identifier).
The default values are 8 for the VPI and 35 for the
VCI.
Once you have configured your connection, don’t forget to click the Apply and Save button to save
your settings. Doing so will establish an Internet connection, which you can then test (please see below).
- Verify that your modem router is properly
connected.
- Have a look at the information in the Download
speed (transfer speed of Internet data to your
computer) and Upload speed (transfer speed of
data on your computer to the Internet) sections.
This information is quoted in Kilobits per second. A
download speed of 1024Kbps is the equivalent of 1
Megabit per second.
- Finally, you will find your computer’s IP address,
which you will need later on in WiFi Manager.
5.2.1. Testing your ADSL connection
Now that your ADSL connection has been configured on your Hercules Modem Router, you can carry out a
first test of your connection and verify that you have access to the Internet.
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During this test, leave the Ethernet cable connected.
- Launch an Internet browser (Internet Explorer,
Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox) on your
computer.
- Enter the address www.hercules.com.
The Hercules website’s home page should be
displayed.
If your ADSL connection is working properly:
It is now time for you to learn how to master your WiFi network (please refer to chapter 3.5. Mastering your
WiFi network at your fingertips).
Do not disconnect your Ethernet cable just yet; since your WiFi network has not yet been created, you
will still need the cable to communicate with your modem router.
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5.2.2. Reconnecting or clearing fields
If you have previously disconnected (by clicking the Disconnect button in the WiFi Manager interface), since
you did not plan on using your Internet connection for a certain length of time, you can reconnect at any time
(by clicking the Connect button) and access websites on the Internet again.
Finally, thanks to the Clear button, you can clear the information contained in the fields (in case you have
made a mistake in entering something or if you change your ISP, for example), and then enter the new
information.
You can only store one ISP configuration in the Hercules Modem Router.
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6. WIFI MANAGER FOR ADVANCED USERS
WiFi Manager has been designed to respond to the needs of the widest cross-section of the public. Thus,
after having explained the most useful functionalities in the previous chapters, we dedicate this chapter to
users who wish to take advantage of the subtleties of WiFi, and explore their modem router’s more advanced
functionalities. But be careful! Modifying certain settings may have a negative impact on the proper
functioning of your network, and therefore on your modem router. You should bear in mind, however, that
nothing is irreversible, and that you can always return to the original configuration or reload a personalized
configuration.
6.1. Configuring your WiFi network’s advanced options
This window contains the settings which affect the functioning of your Hercules Modem Router. If you
do not know their functions, we recommend that you keep the default settings.
- In the Your WiFi connection parameters window,
click the Advanced WiFi options button located in
the lower left-hand corner of the window.
- If you do not want the network to broadcast its
name, tick the Hide your network name (SSID)
box.
The SSID is hidden, and the network name is not
displayed during detection by a WiFi client (the
Network name (SSID) field is blank in Hercules WiFi
Station, for example).
Make sure that you do not lose or forget this name,
as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices.
- Select the WiFi mode to be used by your modem
router: Mixed, B only or G only.
If you select B only, 802.11 G devices will not be
able to connect.
If you select G only, 802.11 B devices will not be
able to connect.
If you select Mixed, 802.11 B and G devices will be
able to connect.
- The Beacon Period allows you to define the
wireless network detection interval.
- When an RTS threshold is defined, the wireless
device asks the access point for authorization to
transmit data, thereby avoiding data arriving
simultaneously (risk of collision).
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Modifying the RTS threshold may affect your
modem router’s performance.
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- The Fragment threshold consists of defining the
size in which data packets are fragmented. If the
size is less than the predefined amount, the packet
is not fragmented. By contrast, if the size is greater,
the packet is fragmented before being transmitted,
then reconstituted at the access point.
Fragmentation lets you improve the success of
transmissions.
- The DTIM Period corresponds to the
interval between two synchronous frames containing
information on the transmission messages.
- Click OK, then Apply and Save to validate and
save your settings.
The access point restarts. All computers or
devices connected via WiFi are disconnected. The
ADSL connection, however, remains active.
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6.2. Configuring your Internet firewall
In this chapter, you will learn how to lower certain defenses in order to authorize access to your computers for
specific Internet services (P2P, web/FTP servers…), or shore up other defenses to limit access on a specific
computer to certain Internet services.
6.2.1. Opening doors in your firewall for certain Internet services
If you would like for your computers to be able to either provide specific Internet services (P2P, web/FTP
servers…), or access specific services, you will have to open up mini-drawbridges (referred to as ports) in
your firewall using port forwarding.
To authorize one or more of your computers for specific Internet services:
- On the Home page, select Your Internet
firewall parameters.
- Click the Port Forwarding button.
- Select your computer in the drop-down list.
This list sums up all network devices (Ethernet or
wireless) currently connected to your network
(with their host name and the IP address
assigned to them).
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To view or modify a rule:
The computer that you wish to authorize for
a service must be connected to the network.
- Select the type of service provided.
- Select the rule to apply (or create the rule
yourself: in this case, please refer to the To
create a new rule section, coming up).
- Click the Apply button.
The selected rule is added to the list of rules
applied.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate
your settings.
- Select the type of service in the Port
Forwarding window.
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- Select the rule to view or modify.
This list sums up all available rules.
- Click the View/Modify the rule button.
If you have selected a rule created
by WiFi Manager :
You can only view this rule; you are not able to
modify it.
If you have selected a rule created
manually:
The editing window (opposite) is displayed.
- Select the Protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP).
- Enter a value in the Start port, End port and
Computer’s internal port fields (between 1 and
65536).
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If you only open one port, the Start port and the
End port (external ports) have the same value.
The Computer’s internal port corresponds to
the port used by the service provided by the
computer and is generally equal to the Start
port.
- Click the Add button to validate the range and
display it in the table, opposite.
- Repeat this procedure for each range of ports
you wish to add.
- To remove a range, click the in the
Remove column next to the range in question.
- Once you have finished modifying the settings
for the new rule, click Apply and Save.
The new rule is stored in the Type of service
provided category, under the name New.
- If you wish to remove this rule from the list of
rules to be applied, click the Remove this rule
button.
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To create a new rule:
- In the Port Forwarding window, click the
Create anew rule button.
The editing window (opposite) is displayed.
- Enter a name for the rule.
- Select the Protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP).
- Enter a value in the Start port, End port and
Computer’s internal port fields (between 1 and
65536).
If you only open one port, the Start port and the
End port (external ports) have the same value.
The Computer’s internal port is generally
equal to the Start port.
- Click the Add button to validate the range and
display it in the table, opposite.
- Repeat this procedure for each range of ports
you wish to add.
- To remove a range, click the in the
Remove column next to the range in question.
- Once you have finished modifying the settings
for the new rule, click Apply and Save.
The new rule is stored in the Type of service
provided category, under the name New.
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To no longer apply a rule to a computer:
- Select your computer.
- In the Rules applied to the selected computer
table, select the rule to be removed.
- Click the Remove from the list button.
- Once you have finished, click the Apply and
Save button to validate your settings.
6.2.2. Limiting access of one of your network computers to
Internet services
By default, the computers are able to access all Internet services. If you wish to limit access on one specific
computer to certain Internet services, however (Internet access, Peer to Peer sites…), you can use the IP
address filtering system.
To limit access on a specific computer to an Internet service:
- On the Home page, select Your Internet firewall
parameters.
- Click the IP Filtering button.
- Select your computer in the drop-down list.
This list sums up all network devices (Ethernet or
wireless) currently connected to your network (with
their host name and the IP address assigned to
them).
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The computer on which you wish to limit
access must be connected to the network.
- Select the type of service provided.
- Select the rule to apply (or create the rule
yourself: in this case, please refer to the To create
a new rule section, coming up).
- Click the Apply button.
The selected rule is added to the list of rules
applied.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate your
settings.
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To view or modify a rule:
- Select the type of service in the IP Filtering
window.
- Select the rule to view or modify.
This list sums up all available rules.
- Click the View/Modify the rule button.
If you have selected a rule created by
WiFi Manager :
You can only view this rule; you are not able to
modify it.
If you have selected a rule created
manually:
The editing window (opposite) is displayed.
- Select the Protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP).
- Enter a value in the Start port and End port
fields (between 1 and 65536).
If you only open one port, the Start port and the
End port (external ports) have the same value.
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- Click the Add button to validate the range and
display it in the table, opposite.
- Repeat this procedure for each range of ports you
wish to add.
- To remove a range, click the in the Remove
column next to the range in question.
- Once you have finished modifying the settings for
the new rule, click Apply and Save.
The new rule is stored in the Type of service
provided category, under the name New.
- If you wish to remove this rule from the list of
rules to be applied, click the Remove this rule
button.
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To create a new rule:
- In the IP Filtering window, click the Create a
new rule button.
The editing window (opposite) is displayed.
- Enter a name for the rule.
- Select the Protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP/UDP).
- Enter a value in the Start port and End port
fields.
If you only open one port, the Start port and the
End port (external ports) have the same value.
- Click the Add button to validate the range and
display it in the table, opposite.
- Repeat this procedure for each range of ports
you wish to add.
- To remove a range, click the in the Remove
column next to the range in question.
- Once you have defined the settings for the new
rule, click Apply and Save.
The new rule is stored in the Type of service
provided category, under the name New.
To no longer apply a rule to a computer:
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- Select your computer.
- In the Rules applied to the selected
computer table, select the rule to be removed.
- Click the Remove from the list button.
- Once you have finished, click the Apply and
Save button to validate your settings.
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6.3. A toolbox with multiple facets
WiFi Manager functions as a toolbox which can help you to correct any mistakes you might make.
6.3.1. Restarting the Hercules Modem Router
The Restart the modem router function cuts off all of the Hercules Modem Router’s functions (WiFi and
ADSL connection, firewall, router) and restarts WiFi Manager.
All computers or devices connected via WiFi or Ethernet will be disconnected.
To restart the modem router:
- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.
- Select Restart the modem router.
An explanatory text details the function of this
button.
- Click the Restart now button.
The modem router restarts with the last settings saved. No data is lost.
6.3.2. Restarting the WiFi function
If your WiFi devices are having trouble connecting to the modem router, you can use the Restart the WiFi
function option.
All computers or devices connected via WiFi will be disconnected. The ADSL connection, however,
remains active.
To restart the WiFi function:
- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.
- Select Restart the WiFi function.
An explanatory text details the function of this
button.
- Click the Restart the WiFi function now button.
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The modem router restarts with the last settings saved. No data is lost.
6.3.3. Loading/Saving your settings
Thanks to WiFi Manager, you can quickly load or save your personalized settings.
Before loading any settings, you must make sure that you have already saved your settings in a file.
To save your settings:
- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.
- Select Load/Save your settings.
- Click the Save your settings in... button.
To load your settings:
- Select a location, and then enter a name.
- Click OK.
Your settings file is saved in .bin format.
- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.
- Select Load/Save your settings.
- Click the Browse... button.
- Select your settings file (in .bin format), and then
click Open.
- Click Load.
Your Hercules Modem Router now applies the
loaded ADSL, WiFi… settings.
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6.3.4. Restoring your original settings
If you have modified certain settings – whether intentionally or not – and wish to restore the original settings,
follow the instructions below.
During the restoration, all settings that you have previously modified (Internet connection settings, WiFi
security key, filtering by MAC address…) will be lost!
- On the Home page, click the Toolbox button.
- Select Restore original settings.
- Click the Restore now button.
You can also use the Reset button located on
the router:
-
With the modem router switched on, press the Reset button
for 10 seconds.
- Release the button.
Your modem router will load its original settings and
reinitialize itself.
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6.3.5. Updating the modem router’s firmware
If you wish to take advantage of new functionalities or improved functionalities for your Hercules Modem
Router, we recommend that you regularly visit the
firmware updates are available.
We strongly recommend that you carry out firmware updates while connected by the gray Ethernet
cable (and not via WiFi).
During the update, all settings that you have previously modified (Internet connection settings, WiFi
security key…) will be lost!
If a firmware update is available:
- On the www.hercules.com website, click Support/Updates and Downloads.
- Follow the on-screen instructions provided. Then:
www.hercules.com website to check whether any
- On the WiFi Manager Home page, click the Toolbox
button.
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- Select Update firmware.
- Click the Browse... button.
- Select your firmware file, then click Open.
- Click Update to import the data.
Your Hercules Modem Router will now use this new
firmware version.
6.4. Other advanced options
6.4.1. Configuring the DHCP server
This chapter will show you how to configure the internal DHCP server, which manages your computers’ IP
addresses.
- On the Home page, click the Advanced settings
button.
- Select Modem router addressing.
- You can modify the IP Router address (192.168.1.1,
by default) and its Subnet mask (255.255.255.0, by
default).
- If you would like this address to be obtained
automatically from another DHCP server, tick the
Obtain an IP address automatically box.
Make absolutely sure to write down this IP
address! Without it, you will not be able to reconnect
to your router.
- If you leave the Internal DHCP server enabled box
ticked, you can modify the Start IP address
(192.168.1.2, by default), the End IP address
(192.168.1.254, by default) and the Validity duration
(60 minutes, by default) of these addresses.
- If you tick the DHCP relay from box, the modem is
no longer the DHCP server, but only a relay. The IP
addresses of your network devices, instead of being
assigned by the modem, are now assigned by another
DHCP server whose address you have entered
(provided by the network administrator).
- If you tick the Internal server and Relay disabled
box, you as a user decide to now assign the IP
address for each computer yourself.
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6.4.2. Managing the IP addresses of local network computers
This chapter will show you how to reserve IP addresses for computers in your local network. In this way,
these computers will always be assigned the same IP address, even after restarting. This kind of address
reservation is necessary if you wish to manually apply firewall rules to specific computers that were not
connected at the time when the rules were applied (and therefore not visible in WiFi Manager).
Note: if you have applied rules in the Firewall chapter, these IP addresses were reserved automatically when
the computers were connected.
To reserve an IP address:
- On the Home page, click the Advanced settings
button.
- Select IP address reservation.
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To free up an IP address:
If you wish to manually reserve an IP
address for a computer that is not
currently connected:
- Enter its computer name, as well as its IP
address and its MAC address.
- Click Reserve.
The computer is added to the list of reserved IP
addresses.
If you wish to reserve the IP address
of a computer that is currently
connected:
- Select the computer in the list of IP addresses
dynamically assigned by the router, which
contains all of the computers and devices currently
connected.
- Click next to the computer to be reserved.
The computer is added to the list of reserved IP
addresses.
- In the list of Reserved IP addresses that you
have created, click next to the IP address you
wish to free up.
The address is removed from the list.
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6.4.3. Enabling/Disabling UPnP
The UPnP (Universal Plug n’ Play) function, when enabled, allows the computers in your network which use
this technology to detect and execute the services available on the network (Internet communications,
multimedia server…).
To access the UPnP function:
- On the Home page, click the Advanced settings
button.
- Select UPnP.
6.4.4. Controlling your Hercules Modem Router from a remote
location via the Internet
WiFi Manager’s Control from a remote location function allows a computer outside of your local network to
connect to the Hercules Modem Router and configure it.
To authorize remote control of your modem router:
- On the Home page, click the Advanced
settings button.
- Select Control from a remote location.
- Tick the Remote control enabled box.
- Enter the IP address of the remote computer
that will access the modem router.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate
your settings.
To access your modem router remotely, you must enter your ADSL connection’s public IP address,
established by your ISP, in the Internet browser of the remote computer.
To find out your public IP address, open the Your ADSL connection window (click the Your ADSL
connection button on the Home page). The IP address is displayed in the lower right-hand corner.
6.4.5. Changing the Hercules Modem Router’s password
For reasons of confidentiality or security, you may wish to change your password. WiFi Manager allows you
to select a new password when you are connecting (please refer to chapter 3.2. Changing the WiFi Manager
password) or via the Advanced settings window (see below).
You can also specify an automatic disconnection after a certain period of inactivity, if you ever forget to
disconnect manually, for example. This will prevent any external computers from accessing your network.
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To change the password or define a period of inactivity:
- On the Home page, click the Advanced
settings button.
- Select Password.
- Enter Your new password, and then confirm it.
- In the Time before disconnecting section,
define a period of inactivity after which the
computer will be automatically disconnected from
the modem router.
- Click the Apply and Save button to validate
your settings.
6.5. Product information
WiFi Manager allows you to consult all information relating to the functioning of your Hercules Modem Router.
To consult the product information:
- On the Home page, click the Product
information button.
The following information is displayed: the
Hercules Modem Router’s MAC address, the
status of the ADSL connection, of the local area
network and of the wireless network, as well as the
firmware and hardware versions.
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7. GLOSSARY
802.11
Standard established in 1997 by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American
organization), defining wireless networks in the 2.4 – 2.48GHz frequency range and offering transfer speeds of
between 1 and 2Mbits/s. Revisions have been made to the original standard in order to optimize transfers
(this is the case for the 802.11a, 802.11b and 802.11g standards, referred to as physical 802.11 standards) or
to ensure better security or improved interoperability of equipment.
802.11b
Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization)
in the 802.11 family, allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 11Mbits/s in the 2.4GHz frequency range with a
physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions. The frequency range used is the
2.4GHz band, with 3 radio channels available.
802.11g
Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization)
in the 802.11 family, allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 54Mbits/s in the 2.4GHz frequency range with a
physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions. The 802.11g standard offers
backwards compatibility with the 802.11b standard, which means that equipment compliant with the 802.11g
standard will also work with 802.11b.
802.11i
Standard established by the IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, an American organization)
in the 802.11 family, whose goal is to improve security by integrating WPA-PSK authentication into AES
encryption. This Hercules client is compatible with this standard.
Access point
The access point is the heart of your local WiFi network. The system access point is a wireless router whose
function is to bring several clients together, which is to say link together all computers equipped with WiFi
adapters, thanks to its radio antenna.
Ad hoc mode
Mode allowing several computers equipped with WiFi to communicate directly with one another. This mode is
also referred to as Peer to Peer.
ADSL (Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line)
This equipment, connected to a standard telephone line, offers great speed in terms of sending and receiving
data.
AES (Advanced Encryption Standard)
A symmetrical block-based encryption standard supporting different key lengths, this is a powerful, quick and
efficient encryption method.
ATM (Asynchronous Transfer Mode)
High-speed transfer mode for fixed-size data.
CCK (Complementary Code Keying)
Advanced encoding scheme for radio waves in wireless networks allowing for high transfer speeds.
Client
Computer equipped with a PCI, USB or PCMCIA WiFi adapter.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
Protocol managing the allocation of IP addresses to computers.
DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Technique for using radio frequencies in broad-spectrum wireless networks meant to increase the range of
transmissions.
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ESSID (Service Set Identifier)
8 to 32-character identifier, often abbreviated as SSID, serving as the unique name for a network shared by
clients and the access point.
Ethernet port (or RJ-45)
Port allowing for the connection of two devices via a cable, such as a PC and a router, in order to exchange
data packets without collision.
Filter
Device placed between the telephone plug and the modem to improve the quality of telephone
communications, which are often degraded by ADSL signals.
Firewall
Combination of software and security devices protecting a network connected to the Internet.
Infrastructure mode
Communication mode consisting of grouping together several computers equipped with WiFi in a network via
a wireless access point such as the Hercules ADSL router.
IP address
Unique computer address assigned by the router. Each computer has its own IP address, allowing it to be
identified within the network.
LEAP (Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol)
Security protocol developed by the company Cisco for the world of Windows. The format used is
identifier/password.
MAC address (Message Authentication Code)
Unique address created by the builder of the client adapter or router, serving to identify this element within a
network.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
Technique allowing for the masking of IP addresses of local area network computers with respect to the
Internet.
OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)
Radio transmission technique providing very high transfer speeds widespread within DSL technology, in the
wireless terrestrial distribution of television signals and adopted for the high-speed 802.11 wireless
communication standard.
PPPoA (Point-to-Point Protocol over ATM)
Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an ATM network, while still identifying
the user.
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an Ethernet network via a high-speed
modem.
Static IP
Permanent IP address assigned to a computer by the service provider.
Subnet mask
Part of an IP address indicating the class of the network used (class C, type 255.255.255.0 for a local area
network).
TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol)
The WPA standard uses the TKIP protocol, which consists of regenerating new keys for each data packet,
whereas WEP uses a system based on a fixed key.
UPnP (Universal Plug n’ Play)
Protocol allowing for the connection to one another of many computers and peripherals available on a
network.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Security protocol for wireless networks using encryption based on a 64-bit, 128-bit or 256-bit fixed key used
only once, at the start of the decryption phase. To decode a transmission, each wireless network client must
use the same 64, 128 or 256-bit key. WEP is part of the 802.11 standard with a view to ensuring
authentication (access is only authorized for those who know the WEP key) and confidentiality (encryption).
An encryption key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F (example: A123BCD45E).
WiFi (Wireless Fidelity)
An abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity, WiFi is the commercial name adopted by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance), an organization responsible for maintaining the interoperability of equipment in a
wireless local area network (WLAN) compliant with the IEEE 802.11 standard. Thus, a WiFi network is
actually a 802.11 network. In practice, WiFi allows for the connection of laptop computers, desktop computers
or Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) many tens of meters distant from one another via an access point,
allowing them to communicate with one another without any cables and exchange data at high speeds.
WiFi Manager
Utility developed by Hercules to configure and view settings for the Hercules Wireless G Modem Router.
WiFi Router
Device installed at the heart of a WiFi network, allowing for the connection of several computers equipped with
WiFi adapters for the exchange of data.
WiFi Station
Utility developed by Hercules to define, verify and configure all connection and security settings regarding your
WiFi installation.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network)
Wireless local area network, generally employing the 802.11b or g standard.
Workgroup
Group of computers with which you wish to communicate or share resources such as folders, a printer or an
Internet connection. To be part of a workgroup, computers must have the same group name.
WPA (WiFi Protected Access)
Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers, employing a data encryption algorithm
relying on dynamic key management, which was lacking in WEP, the difference being that once
communication is established, the key changes randomly for enhanced security.
WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre-Shared Key)
Latest-generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small
office or the home, based on a pre-shared key (a single password). This key is also used for TKIP or AES
data encryption.
Log on now to our website (www.hercules.com
) to download the latest driver and software versions, consult
the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) relating to your product and access User Manual updates. You
can also discover the entire Hercules range and get information on upcoming products.
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8. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language.
From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions
of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the
Hercules products technical support service (“Technical Support”):
By email:
In order to take advantage of technical support by email, you must first register online. The information you
provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly.
Click Registration on the left-hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you have already registered, fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login.
By telephone:
United Kingdom
084 5080 0942
price of a national phone call, Monday to Friday from 12PM to 4PM and from
5PM to 10PM
9. WARRANTY
Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will
be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of
purchase. Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact
Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be
returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by Technical Support).
Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be
either repaired or replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its
subsidiaries (including for indirect damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product.
The consumer’s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not
affected by this warranty.
This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage
as a result of inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not
related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions
provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a
specific warranty provided by its publisher.
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10. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION
At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather
dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for
recycling.
This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.
Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling and other
forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant
contribution towards helping to protect the environment.
Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.
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Trademarks
Guillemot™ and Hercules® are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Wireless AttitudeTM! is a trademark of Guillemot
Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, XP are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States and/or other countries. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are hereby
acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding. Contents, designs and specifications are subject to change without notice
and may vary from one country to another.
Declaration of Conformity
EUROPEAN USERS:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Directive 1999/5/CE of the European Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment
and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity. After assessment, the equipment has been found to
comply with the following standards: EN 300.328 (radio), EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 (electromagnetic compatibility) and EN 60950 (safety).
This equipment may be used in all European Union countries and in all countries applying Directive 1999/5/CE, without restriction, with the
exception of the following countries:
FRANCE:
When this equipment is used outdoors, output power is limited to within the frequency bands listed below. For more information, consult the
ART website: www.art-telecom.fr.
Location Frequency band (MHz) Power (EIRP)
Indoor (no restrictions) 2400 – 2483.5 100mW (20dBm)
Outdoor 2400 – 2454
Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may give rise to radio interference; if so, it is incumbent upon the user to rectify the
situation.
ITALY:
This device complies with the National Radio Interface and the requirements of the Frequency Allocation Table. Use of this wireless product
outside of the boundaries of the owner’s property requires a general authorization. For more information, consult the website
www.comunicazioni.it.
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detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions. Wherever possible, a README.TXT will be included on the installation CD-ROM detailing the
differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation.
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1. The license is granted to the original pur chaser only. Guillemot Corporatio n S.A. retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly
granted. The licensee is n ot permitted to sub-licen se or lease an y of the rights that are hereby granted. Transfer of the license is permitted, provided that the transferor
does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement.
2. The licensee ma y only use the Software on a single computer at any time. The machine-read able portion of the Software may be transf erred to another computer provided
it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Soft ware can be used on more than one machine at any one time.
3. The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corpora tion S.A. The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software, nor from any
copy thereof, nor from any documentation, written or electronic, accompanying the Software.
4. The licensee is granted the righ t to make one b ack-up copy of the machine-readable portion of the Software on the cond ition that all copyright and proprietary notices are
also reproduced.
5. Except where the present Agreement expressly permits, the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in, nor may he permit third parties to engage in, the following:
providing or disclosing the Software to third parties; providing use of the Software in a network, multiple PCs, multi-user or time-sharing arrangement where the users are not
individual licensees; making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software; making any attempt to disassemble, de -compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way
or form, or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software; making copies or translations of the
User Manual.
2454 – 2483.5
100mW (20dBm)
10mW (10dBm)
80/80 – User Manual
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