Hercules Wireless G ADSL Modem Router, 802.11G-A-54 User Manual

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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

1.4. Box contents

Please verify that all of the following elements are present in your Hercules Modem Router box:

 Hercules Wireless G ADSL Modem Router
 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

Remove the modem router from its box, along with the detachable antenna. Screw the antenna into the gold
connector

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



located at the back of the modem router, until it is fixed in place.
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

cable extensions, which may affect the quality and speed of your ADSL connection.

 Try to place your modem router in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi

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:



Vertical: using the
included base,



Horizontal: flat on a desk, for example,

 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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)

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.

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).

Open (no authentication),
Shared (authentication
method via shared key) or
Auto (authentication when
requested by the device).

MEDIUM

(WEP 128)

Level of security identical to that of
WEP 64. Only the key length is
different.

128-bit (26 character) key in
hexadecimal format.

A hexadecimal key is
composed of numbers 0 to 9
and letters A to F.

Open (no authentication),
Shared (authentication
method via shared key) or
Auto (authentication when
requested by the device).

Type Level of security Key used Encryption type

HIGH (WPA-

PSK)

Latest-generation heightened level of
security, specially designed for
environments such as a small office or
the home, based on a pre-shared key.

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).

TKIP

Type Level of security IP address/Port Renewal interval/Shared

key

PRO (radius) Heightened level of security reserved

for professional environments, using
the RADIUS protocol to authenticate
and authorize users accessing the
network via a remote connection.

IP address of authentication
server.

Port: 1812 by default.

Renewal interval: 3600 sec
by default.

Key shared with
authentication server.

PRO (802.1x) Heightened level of security reserved

for professional environments, using
the 802.1x protocol to authorize
physical access to a local area network
following an encryption and
authentication phase.

IP address of authentication
server.

Port: 1812 by default.

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

WEAK (WEP 64) or MEDIUM (WEP 128

) levels,

you should not select the

HIGH (WPA-PSK)

level.

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.

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.