Intel AP1210 Revised Manual

User’s Guide

Intel

Wireless Gateway II

Broadband

with

all your PCs

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Contents

Chapter 1 – Overview 1

Decide how to set up the Intel

FeaturesoftheIntelWirelessGatewayII.................3

Verify system and service requirements ..................4

Alookatthegatewayhardware........................5

Configurationsoftwareandsettings.....................9

Accessingtheconfigurationsoftware....................9

Wheretofindmoreinformation........................12

Chapter 2 – Setting Up the Gateway on a Network 13

Planning your network ..............................14

Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch . .....14

Configuringthegatewayasanaccesspoint .............16

Installing wireless adapters on other PCs................20

Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager . . . .....21

Configuring the adapter .............................22

Chapter 3 – Changing the Gateway Settings 23

Opening the gateway configuration software .............24

Viewing your connection status .......................25

Viewingmorestatusdetails ..........................25

Printingyourgatewaysettings ........................25

Changing your wireless settings .......................26

Changing or disabling your encryption settings ...........28

Changing your device settings ........................32

Savingsettingsandrestartingyourgateway .............37

WirelessGatewayII........2

Chapter 4 – Using the Advanced Feature Set 39

Accessingadvancedfeatures.........................40

Changing your gateway password .....................40

Changing your advanced wireless settings...............41

Settingyourtransferrate ............................42

Setting your operating channel ........................42

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Usingsystemtools.................................42

Establishingroutingprotocols.........................43

Refining DHCP server addressing .....................45

Assigningvirtualserversettings.......................46

Usingaccesscontrolfeatures.........................50

Changing your gateway IP address ....................51

IP addressing in network adapters .....................52

UniversalPlugandPlay.............................53

Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting 55

Problemsandsolutions..............................56

Ifallelsefails .....................................69

Reading the gateway indicator lights ...................70

Reading settings and device status ....................70

Using firmware troubleshooting tips ....................71

Using the system tools on your gateway ................71

Chapter 6 – Glossary 75

Glossary.........................................76

Chapter 7 – Specifications 82

Technicalspecifications .............................83

Chapter 8 – Regulatory Compliance Statements 85

Safetycompliancestatement.........................86

Emissionscompliancestatements .....................86

RFexposurecompliancestatements...................87

Canadian compliance statements......................87

European Union compliance statements ................87

Product Ecology Statements..........................89

Chapter 9 – Index 91

Chapter 1 Overview

This chapter provides a basic overview of the features of the Intel service requirements, and explains where to find more information, if needed.

What’s in this chapter:

■ Decide how to set up the Intel

■ Features of the Intel Wireless Gateway II

■ A look at the gateway hardware

■ Configuration software and settings

■ Where to find more information

Wireless Gateway II, lists its system and

Wireless Gateway II

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Decide how to set up the Intel

There are several ways to set up your Intel®Wireless Gateway II. The methods depend on whether you want to:

• Set up a new network

• Add the gateway to an existing network

Overview of a

new network

The gateway lets you share an Internet connection among all PCs. You can connect up to sixteen wireless PCs and up to 4 Ethernet devices to share the Internet connection. Each PC must have either:

• An 802.11b (Wi-Fi*) adapter

• An Ethernet adapter

The following diagram shows how such a network might look.

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You can also create an entirely wireless network of desktop and laptop PCs. It is not a requirement to have an Ethernet-connected PC attached to the gateway. In the previous diagram, eliminate the wired PC. The gateway manages communication between all PCs and the Internet, as well as resource sharing (drives and printers) between PCs. This is an excellent way to create

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a standalone wireless network in your home or small office.

The instructions for setting up a new network are covered in the Installation Guide.

Overview of an

existing network

If your home or small business network already provides Internet access and you just want to add wireless capability to your existing Ethernet network (LAN), you can configure the gateway as an access point. In this configuration, the gateway connects wireless PCs to the wired network. The Internet is accessed through the wired network (if applicable).

The following diagram shows how such a network might look.

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In the above scenario, the gateway is connected to a hub or switch through one of the Ethernet ports on the back of the gateway. The Internet port is not used.

More than four PCs with Ethernet adapters require a hub or switch and the appropriate cables, for up to 16 wired PCs.

See Setting Up the Gateway on a Network on page 13 to begin setting up the gateway on an existing network.

Features of the Intel Wireless Gateway II

Using the gateway, you can share Internet access seamlessly among all the computers on your network whether you are using Ethernet or 802.11b Wireless

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(Wi-Fi*) adapters or a combination of any of these technologies.

The Intel Wireless Gateway II has many benefits:

• Internet sharing. Up to 16 wireless plus 4 wired connections. More than 4 wired connections requires a network hub or switch which supports up to 32 connections. (16 wired and 16 wireless connections)

• Firewall and data security. Includes NAT firewall and 64-bit or 128-bit WEP data encryption.

• Fast. Up to 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless (Wi-Fi*) or 10/ 100 Mbps Ethernet communication speed.

• Extensibility. Can easily extend a wired network with wireless devices to create a seamless network.

• Range. The wireless communication range is up to 300 feet, depending on environmental conditions.

• Easy-to-use. You can set up the gateway easily with the configuration software.

See Glossary on page 76 for definitions of terms you are not familiar with.

Verify system and service requirements

The computer you use to configure the gateway must meet certain requirements.

System

requirements

• Microsoft Windows* 98, Me, 2000 (Professional version), or XP (Professional or Home version)

• CD-ROM drive

• 800 x 600 resolution monitor (SVGA) or higher

• 10/100 Ethernet adapter

• Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.0 or

later, Netscape Navigator* 4.78 or later, or equivalent)

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Non-Windows clients can access the Internet through the Intel Wireless Gateway II, but not configure the gateway. These PCs must meet the following system requirements:

• Macintosh* OS 9.2 or later, with Internet Explorer 5.x or higher

• Linux* system, with Netscape 4.75 or higher

All PCs and laptops connected to the gateway must have:

• For a wireless connection: a Wi-Fi* approved IEEE

802.11b-compatible adapter (we recommend the AnyPoint network adapters).

• For a wired network: IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet network adapter, or a hub or switch.

Wireless II or Intel PRO/Wireless LAN

Service

requirements

To use the Intel Wireless Gateway II to manage your broadband Internet access, you need:

• An Internet access account from your local telephone company or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).

• A broadband modem (cable or DSL) with an Ethernet connection.

A look at the gateway hardware

Front panel The front panel of the Intel Wireless Gateway II has a

series of nine lights that provide information about the

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gateway's operational status. The lights are described below, from left to right.

Wireless Gateway II

LED

Power

Description

Link Activity

Wireless

InternetSystem

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Ethernet

Power On – The power cable is connected; the gateway has power.

Off – Check that the power cable connectors are securely in place and plugged into a power source.

System On – This means the gateway is operating.

Off – If this LED is not on, push the Reset buttononthe

back.

Blinking – The Status light blinks whenever any of these reset situations occur:

• YoupushtheReset button on the gateway’s back panel. (Refer to Reset in the next table.)

• You click Reset on the System Tools screen in the gateway configuration software.

Internet On – If you have a broadband modem attached to the

gateway’s Internet port, the light blinks periodically. It blinks at a rate that corresponds to the amount of Internet traffic (slow with little traffic and increasingly faster as Internet traffic increases).

Off – No Internet connection detected.

Wireless Link Off – There are no wireless devices communicating with the

gateway.

Green solid – At least one wireless device is connected to the gateway.

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LED

Wireless Activity Green blinking – Traffic is detected between at least one

Ethernet 1-4 Off – No PC is connected to the Ethernet port.

Description

wireless device and the gateway.

The Wireless Activity light blinks continually because the gateway is always checking whether other wireless devices are trying to connect to it. The more activity that occurs between wireless PCs and the gateway, the faster this indicator blinks.

Green solid – A valid link has been established at 10 Mbps.

Green blinking – Traffic is being passed at 10 Mbps.

Amber solid – A valid link has been established at 100 Mbps.

Amber blinking – Traffic is being passed at 100 Mbps.

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Back panel

connectors

Connector

The gateway's back panel includes the cable connectors and Reset button.

Lock

Reset

Internet Ethernet Power

Description

5V/2A

Reset Use an object, such as an open paper clip, to press the reset

switch. You can use the reset switch to either:

• Reset the gateway without losing its current setup values. Press, then immediately release the reset switch.

• Reset the gateway to its factory-default values. Press and hold the reset switch for at least 5 seconds before releasing it.

When the reset operation is complete, the Status light on the front panel blinks and then stops. See Resetting the gateway on page 73.

Lock Hardware locking feature. Accepts Kensington-type locking

devices for anti-theft purposes.

Internet Accepts an RJ-45 Ethernet-style connector for attaching the

gateway to your broadband modem.

Ethernet Accepts RJ-45 Ethernet-style connectors for connecting up to

four PCs to the gateway’s 4-port switch.

Power Accepts the cylinder end of the supplied power cable. Plug the

other end of the power cable into a standard electrical outlet. (We recommend using a surge protector.) See the Power light on the front panel in the previous table.

Important: Use the power supply included with the Intel Wireless Gateway II.

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Configuration software and settings

The gateway has internal settings that control the wireless local area network (WLAN). The gateway also has settings to control the broadband modem, called ISP settings. It is important to correctly enter these settings.

Accessing the configuration software

To enter WLAN or ISP settings for the gateway, use the gateway configuration software. This software is in readonly memory (ROM) inside the gateway.

Step-by-step 1 Click Start > Programs > Intel AnyPoint > Intel

Wireless Gateway II 1210 > Network Setup Utility.

2 When prompted to change the gateway settings, click

Yes.

• Open a browser (either Microsoft Internet Explorer* or Netscape Navigator*) and type the gateway’sIP address, 192.168.0.10 (unless you changed the default gateway IP address).

Wireless

settings

If you have not filled out the Install Information Worksheet, do so now. The worksheet helps you gather

and record wireless and ISP settings that you need to configure the gateway.

Following are brief descriptions of both types of settings and how they are used.

Wireless settings determine which wireless devices can communicate with the gateway. The wireless settings on the PC's adapter must match the gateway's wireless settings before the two devices can communicate.

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The settings you must use are the following:

• Network Name (SSID)

•EncryptionKey

You rarely need to change these settings. You can use the default values.

• Transfer rate: Automatic

• Channel: 11

• Header Length: Long (preamble)

Network Name

(SSID)

Encryption Encryption provides additional data security by

The Network Name (also called SSID) determines which devices can communicate on your wireless network. To be on the same network, all devices must have the same Network Name. When a PC tries to join a wireless network, it sends its Network Name to the Intel Wireless Gateway. If the Network Names on both devices match, the PC is permitted to join. The Network Name is also called network ID code, SSID (service set identifier), or ESSID (extended service set identifier).

The gateway has a default Network Name of “Intel Gateway.” The network name is case sensitive. For security purposes, we highly recommend you change the default name. If you have an existing wireless device, you can give the gateway the same Network Name as your existing wireless devices, or you can create a new Network Name and use it on all of your wireless devices. See Changing Network Name (SSID) on page 26.

converting all of the information that is transmitted over a wireless network into a form that can be read only by devices that have the same encryption key. Before sending information, the device encodes the information using the key. The receiving device uses the same key to decode the information. To be on the same network, all devices must have the same encryption key.

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There are two ways to set encryption:

• Generate a key from text. Enter the same text key you used on your existing wireless devices, or create a new one and use it on all of your wireless devices. The text you use can be any character but it must be exactly 5 characters or 13 characters long. Five characters provides 40(64)-bit encryption, while the 13 character string provides 104(128)-bit encryption. The software automatically generates a hexadecimal encryption key from the text you enter. To see the key that was generated, go to the Status screen and click Details. See Generate an encryption key from text on page 28.

• Enter a key manually. If the network you are connecting the gateway to was configured by manually entering a hexadecimal key (also called a WEP key), you must use this option. See Manually enter encryption keys on page 29.

Using data encryption may slightly affect wireless performance. You can choose an encryption security level of either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit.

ISP settings If you have already installed a modem, you should be

familiar with these settings. ISP settings control your Internet connection between the gateway and your modem. If your modem requires any settings to be made, your ISP has provided them. For more information about the ISP settings, refer to the online Help or the Install Information Worksheet.

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Where to find more information

For more information, go to the following sources for help.

• See Troubleshooting on page 55.

• Use the troubleshooting online Help, available on the gateway’s status screen.

Chapter 2 Setting Up the Gateway on a Network

Note This chapter explains how to set up your Intel

Wireless Gateway II as a wireless access point on an existing network. To set up the gateway for a new network, see the printed Installation Guide, or look for the Installation Guide PDF file on the CD. Double-click My Computer

> CD-ROM drive > DOCS > English > Gateway > 1210 > install_guide_gw1210.pdf.

Do not attempt to connect multiple computers to form a network until you have configured the gateway to work with a single computer, as described in the Installation

Guide.

In this chapter, you’ll find information on the following:

■ Planning your network

■ Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch

■ Configuring the gateway as an access point

■ Installing wireless adapters on other PCs

■ Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager

■ Configuring the adapter

A word about

networks

This manual assumes that you are familiar with common network terms and concepts and that you understand how a basic network is set up. This manual is not meant to be a comprehensive explanation of networking.

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Planning your network

Take some time to plan your network before you begin installation. If you are setting up a new network with several network devices, it’s important that you start with the correct device.

1 Start with the Intel Wireless Gateway II

• To set up the gateway with a new network, see

the Installation Guide.

• To set up the gateway with an existing Ethernet

network, see Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch.

2 Then install wireless network devices such as Intel

AnyPoint

Wireless II Network adapters, Intel PRO/ Wireless adapters or third-party 802.11b (Wi-Fi*) wireless adapters in each PC you want included on the network.

Instructions are provided with those devices.

Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch

This configuration of the gateway assumes that you access the Internet through your wired network (not the gateway).

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Step-by-step These instructions assume you have an existing network

and it is functioning properly.

1 Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (included with

the gateway) to any one of the four Ethernet ports on the gateway.

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2 Connect the other end to the Ethernet cable to an

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3 Connect the power cable to the power supply.

4 Connect the power cable to an electrical wall outlet.

5 Connect the power supply cable to the Power port on

the gateway.

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Configuring the gateway as an access point

Configure the gateway as an access point if you are adding wireless connectivity to an existing wired (Ethernet) network.

Note If you are connecting the gateway directly to the modem that accesses the Internet, follow the connection instructions in the Installation Guide and use Gateway Mode.

In this step, you will use the installation CD to configure your PC-to-gateway connection.

To manually open the gateway configuration software, open your browser and type 192.168.0.10 in the address field. The configuration screens are located inside the gateway, not on the Internet.

1 Insert the CD and wait for the window to appear.

If the window does not appear, double-click the program icon for Autorun.exe on the CD.

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2 Click Network Setup.

The following appears.

3 Click Set Up Network.

4 You must agree with the conditions of the license

agreement and click I Accept to continue.

The Network Setup screen appears.

5 Click OK to continue.

The Network Setup utility begins looking for the gateway.

If you receive a message stating the AnyPoint Network Setup Utility was unable to detect the gateway, shut down then turn on your PC and start over with step 1. If that does not work, see Troubleshooting in the Installation Guide.

6 When you see the following Network Setup screen,

click Yes.

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7 When prompted, type admin as the user name and

password.

The user name and password are case sensitive.

typeadmininbothfields (case sensitive)

8 When prompted, select the country in which you are

setting up, and then click OK.

9 Click Setup Wizard.

The following appears.

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10 On the Wireless Settings screen, create a Network

Name (SSID) to be used by all of your wireless devices, and then click Save/Next.

For security purposes, we strongly recommend you change the Network Name from the default name. Use any letters or numbers up to 32 characters (case sensitive).

11 On the Encryption Settings screen, type encryption

settings to be used by all of your wireless devices (recommended for security purposes), and click

Save/Next.

12 On the Device Settings screen, click Access Point

Mode.

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13 Choose how you want the gateway to get its IP

address:

• If your wired network has a DHCP server, click

Automatically get IP settings from a DHCP server on the network.

• If your wired network has IP addresses assigned to each device (no DHCP server), click Manually enter the access point’s IP settings. Then enter a static IP address and subnet mask.

If you enter a static IP address (from your Internet Service Provider), change the default IP address of the gateway (192.168.0.10). Be sure to write down the new address. Use the new address when you access the configuration software using your browser. If you use the installation CD-ROM, it automatically detect the new IP address.

In Access Point mode, the gateway’s DHCP server is turned off. There can be only one active DHCP server in your network. You do not enter ISP settings, and the gateway’s Network Address Translation (NAT) protocol is disabled. You can enable the gateway to be your DHCP server by going to the Advanced Settings, DHCP Server Settings and clicking Enable DHCP Server Functions.

Installing wireless adapters on other PCs

Install other adapters in PCs as described in the user’s guides that come with those adapters. Configure the wireless settings on all wireless PCs on the network to match the gateway’s wireless settings.

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Step-by-step 1 Refer to your Install Information Worksheet for the

wireless settings you applied to the gateway.

2 Configure the wireless adapter this way:

• Network Name (network ID code or SSID) = same as you applied to the gateway

• Encryption = same encryption settings as gateway

• Mode = Infrastructure

3 Verify that you can access the gateway from this PC

by inserting the gateway installation CD and clicking the Configure the Gateway button.

If you need help doing this, refer to the adapter’s documentation.

Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager

Use the following steps to connect an 802.11b adapter that uses the Windows XP Client Configuration Manager to the Intel Wireless Gateway II.

Gateway

settings

If you are using Intel AnyPoint Wireless II network adapters, and the AnyPoint Connectivity Suite software, you must use version 2.30.01 or higher of the AnyPoint Connectivity Suite software to be fully compatible with the Windows XP Network Key.

If you are using a third-party adapter, follow the instructions below. Use these instructions from the status page on the gateway. See Viewing your connection status on page 16 to help you find the Status page.

Gather the following gateway settings from the Install Information Worksheet:

• Encryption level

• Encryption password

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• Key number

• Value of the key

Configuring the adapter

Step-by-step 1 On your Windows XP PC, right-click the wireless

adapter icon in the system tray.

2 Choose View available wireless networks.

3 When the Connect to Wireless Network screen

appears, select the access point in the Available Networks List that displays your Intel Wireless

Gateway. Do not enter a network key at this time.

4 Click Advanced.

YouseeadialogboxshowinganAvailable

Networks list and a Preferred Networks list.

5 From the Available Networks List, select the Gateway

and then click the Configure button.

A Wireless Network Properties screen appears.

6 Check Data encryption (WEP enabled). Also, clear

the check box The key is provided for me automatically.

7 Using the setting from your Install Information

Worksheet, enter the value for the key.

Make sure the key format is in hexadecimal characters (0-9 and A-F) and the key length is 10 digits (for 40-bit) or 26 digits (for 104-bit).

See Manually enter encryption keys on page 29 for examples.

8 Click OK.

Clicking OK from the Wireless Network Properties screen takes you back to the Wireless Network Connection Properties, where you can click OK again to exit and save changes.

Chapter 3 Changing the Gateway Settings

When you installed your Intel Wireless Gateway II using the Installation Guide or Chapter 2 – Setting Up the Gateway on a Network, you were instructed to enter an address in your Web browser, which launched your Webbased Wireless Gateway Configuration Software.You used the wizard to enter initial wireless and device settings for your gateway.

This chapter explains the following:

■ Opening the gateway configuration software

■ Viewing your connection status

■ Changing your wireless settings

■ Changing Network Name (SSID)

■ Changing or disabling your encryption settings

■ Changing your device settings

■ Saving settings and restarting your gateway

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Opening the gateway configuration software

The configuration software for the gateway resides inside the gateway, not on the Internet.

Step-by-step 1 Type the following Internet address into your Web

browser: http://192.168.0.10.

Go to Start > Programs > Intel AnyPoint > Intel Wireless Gateway 1210 > Network Setup, and then click Yes when asked if you want to change the gateway settings.

The following appears.

2 Enter your user name and password and then click

OK.

The following appears.

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Viewing your connection status

Status provides information about the device

connections (connected, not connected, connection active) for your broadband modem, your LAN, and your wireless adapters.

Step-by-step • On the left column of the Wireless Gateway screen,

click Status.

The following appears.

Viewing more status details

To see your current settings (wireless and device settings), click Details on the Status screen. The following information appears:

• Wireless

• Local Area Network (LAN)

• Internet Service Provider (ISP)

Printing your gateway settings

Click Print from the Status Details screen to print all your settings. Save the printed copy, especially if you intend to change values later.

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Features of the Intel Wireless Gateway II

Verify system and service requirements

A look at the gateway hardware

Front panel The front panel of the Intel Wireless Gateway II has a

Configuration software and settings

Accessing the configuration software

• Network Name (SSID)

Encryption Encryption provides additional data security by

ISP settings If you have already installed a modem, you should be

Where to find more information

Planning your network

Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch

Configuring the gateway as an access point

Installing wireless adapters on other PCs

Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager

Configuring the adapter

Opening the gateway configuration software

Viewing your connection status

Viewing more status details

Printing your gateway settings