Planet WRT-413 User Manual
802.11g Wireless Broadband Router
WRT-413
User’s Manual
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Copyright
Copyright 2004 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
1.Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices). Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this Device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to
avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation.
R&TTE Compliance Statement
This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN
PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal
Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE)
The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Client Equipment) As of April 8,2000.
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Safety
This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical
equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to
ensure the safe use of the equipment.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 54Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
Model: WRT-413
Rev: 1.0 (March. 2004)
Part No. EM-WRT413v1
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................1
WRT-413 Features...............................................................................................1
Package Contents.................................................................................................3
Physical Details.....................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION.....................................................................................6
Requirements........................................................................................................6
Procedure..............................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 SETUP...................................................................................................8
Overview...............................................................................................................8
Configuration Program..........................................................................................9
Setup Wizard......................................................................................................11
LAN Screen.........................................................................................................14
Wireless Screen..................................................................................................16
Password Screen................................................................................................19
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION.........................................................................21
Overview.............................................................................................................21
Windows Clients..................................................................................................21
Macintosh Clients................................................................................................33
Linux Clients........................................................................................................33
Other Unix Systems............................................................................................33
Wireless Client Configuration..............................................................................34
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS................................................................35
Operation............................................................................................................35
Status Screen......................................................................................................35
Connection Status - PPPoE................................................................................36
Connection Status - PPTP..................................................................................39
Connection Status - L2TP...................................................................................40
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond.................................................................41
Connection Details - SingTel RAS......................................................................42
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address.................................................45
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES.....................................................................47
Overview.............................................................................................................47
Access Control....................................................................................................47
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)................................................................54
Advanced Internet Screen...................................................................................56
Virtual Servers.....................................................................................................60
WAN Port Configuration......................................................................................64
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION.........................................................67
Overview.............................................................................................................67
Config File...........................................................................................................68
Logs....................................................................................................................69
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Network Diagnostics............................................................................................71
Options................................................................................................................72
PC Database.......................................................................................................74
Remote Admin....................................................................................................78
Routing................................................................................................................79
Security...............................................................................................................83
Upgrade Firmware...............................................................................................85
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................86
Overview.............................................................................................................86
General Problems...............................................................................................86
Internet Access...................................................................................................86
Wireless Access..................................................................................................87
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................................................................88
Modes.................................................................................................................88
BSS/ESS.............................................................................................................88
Channels.............................................................................................................88
WEP....................................................................................................................89
Wireless LAN Configuration................................................................................89
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................90
Multi-Function WRT-413.....................................................................................90
Wireless Interface...............................................................................................90
Regulatory Approvals..........................................................................................91
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Chapter 1
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Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the WRT-413's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your WRT-413. It is a multi-function device providing the following services:
• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all users.
• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10Base-T or 100Base-TX connections.
• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Clients.
Figure 1: WRT-413
Features
WRT-413 incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while
being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the WRT-413,
using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources
and this process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
• xDSL & Cable Modem Supported. The WRT-413 has a 10/100Base-TX Ethernet port for connecting
xDSL or Cable Modem. All popular xDSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond
(Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet connection supports
PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond
(Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the WRT-413 supports both
Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.
Advanced Internet Functions
• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive
Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall,
is included.
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• Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are
normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable
such applications to be used normally.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access the Internet services on your LAN. The
required setup is quick and easy.
• DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual Servers on your LAN
using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed.
• Multi-DMZ. For each legal IP address allocated to you, one (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured
to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides
the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
• Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
• Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and
determine which Internet services are available to each group.
• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP
and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The WRT-413 complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless
LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Clients. The 802.11g standard provides for backward
compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless clients can be used simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) support. Supports WEP64 and WEP128.
• WPA-PSK support.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The feature can check the MAC address of each wireless client to allows
access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily via
the web configuration.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The WRT-413 incorporates a 4-port 10/100Base-TX switching hub, making it
easy to create or extend your LAN.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The WRT-413 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and
WLAN.
• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the WRT-413's
RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the WRT-413 to
your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the WRT-413.
• Remote Management. The WRT-413 can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet
connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the WRT-413 to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
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• UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the
WRT-413. UPnP is by supported by Windows Me, XP, or later.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized
users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as Wireless access
control to prevent unknown wireless clients accessing your LAN.
• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by
allowing all users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden.
From the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the WRT-413.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests
are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with
invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The WRT-413 incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• 1 x WRT-413
• 1 x Power Adapter
• 1 x Quick Installation Guide
• 1 x CD-ROM (includes manual)
• 1 x External Antenna
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
LNK/ACT
POWER
Power LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Status (Red)
LED
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up-
grade.
LAN LEDs
For each port, there are 2 LEDs
• LNK/ACT
• On - Corresponding LAN port is active.
• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN port.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-
• 100
• On - Corresponding LAN port is using 100Base-TX.
• Off - Corresponding LAN port connection is using 10Base-T, or
LAN
100STATUS
1234
WAN
WLAN
Figure 2: Front Panel
sponding LAN port.
no active connection.
802.11g Wireless Router
WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN port is
established.
Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for
use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless interface
of WRT-413. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user
data.
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Rear Panel
12V DC
Power (12V DC)
LAN port (1-4)
10/100Base-TX
WAN port
(10/100Base-TX)
Reset Button
+
4321WANANT
RESET
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Use standard LAN cables (with RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to these ports.
If required, any port can be connected to another hub/switch. Any
LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when
necessary.
Connect the xDSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the WRT-413 will reboot.
• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore to factory default:
1. Power Off.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED
LED has flashed TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button. The WRT-413 is now using the factory
default values.
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Chapter 2
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Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the WRT-413.
Requirements
• Network cables connection. Use standard 10/100Base-TX network cables (UTP) with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account from ISP and either of a xDSL or Cable modem (for WAN
port usage)
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or
IEEE802.11g specifications.
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the WRT-413.
Ensure the WRT-413 and the xDSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
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For best Wireless reception and performance, the WRT-413
should be positioned in a central location with minimum
obstructions between the WRT-413 and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the LAN ports on the WRT-413. Both 10Base-T and 100BaseTX connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any LAN port to a normal port on another Hub/Switch, using a standard LAN cable. The
LAN ports on the WRT-413 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the xDSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the WRT-413. Use the cable supplied with your
xDSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, please use a standard cable.
4. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or xDSL modem.
• Power on WRT-413. Use only the provided power adapter to connect. Using a different one may cause
WRT-413 hardware damage
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN LNK/ACT LED should be ON (when the connected PC is ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
• The WLAN LED should be ON
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
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Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of WRT-413.
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
• Internet Access
• LAN configuration
• Wireless setup
• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on the features and functions of the WRT-413 you wish to
use. Refer to the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check WRT-413 operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Advanced features:
• Access Control
• Dynamic DNS
• Advanced Internet (Special Applications, DMZ, URL
Filter)
• Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)
• WAN Port Setup
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
• Config File download/upload
• Logs
• Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup)
• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)
• PC Database
• Remote Management
• Routing (RIP and static Routing)
• Security settings
• Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
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Configuration Program
The WRT-413 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web
Browser that has support JavaScript.
The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
• Netscape V4.08 or later
• Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the WRT-413, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the WRT-413. The PC and the WRT-413 must be directly
connected (using the LAN port on the WRT-413) or on the same LAN segment.
• The WRT-413 must be installed and powered ON.
• If the WRT-413's default IP address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device, the other device must
be turned OFF until the WRT-413 is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the WRT-413 will appear in the system tray, notifying you
that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered
device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the WRT-413, you can accept the desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My Network Places
(previously called Network Neighborhood).
• Double - click the icon for the WRT-413 (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the
configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the WRT-413:
1. After installing the WRT-413 in your LAN.
2. Set your PC as a DHCP client and start. If your PC is already running, restart it.
3. Start your WEB browser.
4. In the Address field, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the WRT-413, as in this example, which uses the
WRT-413's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
The default password is blank, so your will not be prompted for a password. However, you should assign a
password to your WRT-413. Please refer to the Password section later in this chapter for details.
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If you can't connect WRT-413 configure screen
If the WRT-413 does not respond, check the following:
• The WRT-413 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered
ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your
PC's IP address is not compatible with the WRT-413's IP Address. (See
next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the WRT-413's default IP
Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0.
See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP
settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the WRT-413 are in the same network segment. (If
you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.
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Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the WRT-413, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will
also run if the WRT-413's default settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by
your ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your settings, Cable/xDSL modem status and all physical connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly, as ISP provided.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC address of your PC. Run the Wizard,
and on the Cable Modem screen, use the "Clone MAC address" button to copy the MAC address from
your PC to the WRT-413.
Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
Your ISP gives a permanent IP
Address to you.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require
you to use a particular Hostname,
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to
use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
xDSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
User name and password.
• Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to you,
if Static (Fixed).
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Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• RAS Plan
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this
screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You
must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
display help for that screen.
From any help screen, you can access the list of all
help index.
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LAN
Click the LAN option on the main menu to reach the LAN configuration. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Parameters
TCP/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
Buttons
Save
IP address for the WRT-413, as seen from the local LAN. Use the
default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using
a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP
Address from within the range used by your LAN.
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the WRT-413 is attached (the same value as the PCs
on that LAN segment).
• If Enabled, the WRT-413 will allocate IP Addresses to PCs
(DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and
recommended) value is Enabled.
• If you have already a DHCP Server, this setting must be “Dis-
abled”, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to
treat the WRT-413 as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values
used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients
supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
Save the data on screen.
Cancel
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload
the file from the WRT-413.
DHCP
What DHCP Does
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or
device) upon request.
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• The client request is made when the client device starts up.
• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS IP addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP
Address.
• The WRT-413 can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/Me and other non-Server versions Windows OS will act as a DHCP client. This is the
default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP
Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".
• You can NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. In one LAN, only one DHCP
Server can exist to assign IP address to the clients.
Using the WRT-413's DHCP Server
The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN option. In this option, you can:
• Enable or Disable the WRT-413's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IP Addresses that will allocate to clients by this DHCP Server.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while DHCP Server enable, please make sure the Fixed
IP addresses are NOT within the IP range which used by
the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the WRT-413's, the following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server fn the WRT-413. This setting is on the LAN screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the WRT-413's IP Address as the Default Gateway to the clients to
access Internet.
To Configure your PCs to work with DHCP Server
The default setting under Windows TCP/IP network is a DHCP client. Please check Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Wireless
Click the Wireless option on the main menu to configure the Wireless settings. A configuration screen will show
below.
Parameters
Identification
Client name
Region
SSID
Options
Mode
Figure 7: Wireless Screen
It shows the WRT-413 name..
Select your region from the drop-down list. This field displays the
region of operation for the wireless interface is intended. If your country or region is not listed, please check with your local government
agency for more information on which channels you are allowed to use,
and select a region which compatible with those channels. (The channel
number will changed according to the selected region.)
SSID is used by all wireless devices within the ESS or extended wireless LAN. The SSID value must be the same on all clients and Access
points in this WLAN.
Select the desired mode:
• g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b wireless clients will be able to
connect to WRT-413.
• g only - Only 802.11b connections are available.
• b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g clients
will only be able to use the WRT-413 if they are fully backwardcompatible with the 802.11b standard.
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Channel No.
Broadcast SSID
Wireless Security
Access Point
Enable Access
Point
Allow LAN
access by:
Allow Internet
access by:
This option determines which operating channel will be used to the
clients. The channel number will changed depended on different region.
Select the desired channel. If there is adjacent Access Points, they
should use different channels to avoid interference.
When enabled, the SSID will be broadcasted to all wireless clients. The
clients which have no SSID (or a "null" value) can then adopt the
WRT-413’s SSID to connect to it.
• Current Setting - This will display "Enabled" or "Disabled"
• Configure - Click this button to access the Wireless Security sub-
screen and configure encryption settings.
• Select Enable. Wireless clients will be able to locate and use this
Access Point. If this option is not be selected, WRT-413 wireless
interface will disabled.
• The WLAN LED on the front panel will remain OFF if the Wire-
less interface is disabled.
• All Wireless Clients - All wireless clients can access to your LAN
via WRT-413.
• Selected Wireless clients only - Only selected wireless clients can
access to your LAN. To select the required wireless clients, click
the "Select Clients" button. You can find all the wireless clients in
the list and select which clients are allow to access to your LAN.
• All Wireless Clients - All wireless clients can access to Internet
via WRT-413.
• Selected Wireless clients only - Only selected wireless clients can
access to Internet. To select the required wireless clients, click the
"Select Clients" button. You can find all the wireless clients in the
list and select which clients are allow to access to Internet service.
Buttons
Configure
Select Stations
Save
Cancel
Click this button to configure the Wireless Security as next page.
Click this button to select the required PCs.
Save current settings.
The "Cancel" button will discard all the settings to the configuration
that you have entered since the last "Save" operation.
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Wireless – Wireless Security
After click the “Configure” button of Wireless option, you can see the screen as below and configure the settings
for wireless data encryption.
Parameters
Security System
Authentication
Type
Key Size
Figure 8: WEP Screen
• Disabled – It is the default setting. Data will NOT encrypted
before being transmitted.
• WEP – WEP is an authentication algorithm, which protects au-
thorized Wireless LAN users against eavesdropping.
• WPA-PSK – It is an extra-strong encryption where encryption
keys are automatically changed (called Rekeying) and authenticated between devices after a specified period of time, or after a
specified number of packets has been transmitted. When you select
this mode, please check the screen below to configure. It’s configure screen is different to WEP mode.
Normally, this should be left at the default value of “Automatic”. If
changed to “Open System” or “Shared Key”, ensure that your wireless
clients have set with the same setting.
• 64-bit – Data will be encrypted with the Default Key before
transmitted. For 64-bit Encryption, the Default Key size is 5 chars
(ASCII) or 10 chars in HEX.
• 128-bit – Data will be encrypted, using the default key, before
being transmitted. For 128-bit Encryption, the Default Key size is
13 chars (ASCII) or 26 chars in HEX
Key Input
Key 1 ~ 4
Select "Hex" or "ASCII", depending on your input method.
There are 4 keys available, please select one of them to use.
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Key Value
Passphrase
Enter the Key Value you wish to use. Please ensure you have enter
correct number for the key values with different Key Length and coding
(Hex or ASCII) as 64bit (10 Hex digit / 5 ASCII), 128bit (26 Hex digit
/ 13 ASCII).
If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the
key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the "Generate "
button.
Parameters
PSK
Key Lifetime
Encryption
Figure 9-1: WPA-PSK Screen
You may enter a hard-to-guess passphrase (between 8 and 63 characters)
to be your PSK (Pre Shared Key).
In default, it is 3600 Seconds. You can change the time to you want
(from 0 to 9999).
TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless
LAN security.
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Password
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the WRT-413.
Figure 10: Password Screen
Once you have assigned a password, WRT-413 will be prompted you the dialog box below for enter password
when you login to the configure screen. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.)
Figure 11: Password Dialog
• Leave the "User Name" blank.
• Enter the password as you have set before.
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Chapter 4
4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.
Overview
For each PC, the following may need to be configured:
• TCP/IP network settings
• Internet Access configuration
• Wireless configuration
Windows Clients
This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the WRT-413.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
WRT-413 uses TCP/IP protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and
configured on each PC.
TCP/IP Settings - Overview
If using default settings of WRT-413 and Windows TCP/IP configuration, no changes
will be needed.
• By default, the WRT-413 will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and
related information) to each PC when the PC boots.
• For Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client.
If using a Fixed IP address, the following changes are required:
• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the WRT-413
• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must to
re-configure the Router. Please refer to Chapter 8 - Ad-
vanced Setup for details.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/Me:
1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen as below:
Figure 12: Network Configuration
2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen as below.
Figure 13: IP Address (Win 95)
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:
Using DHCP
To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP Address automatically “. This is the default in Windows. Using this setting
is recommended. By default, the WRT-413 will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC and ensure it obtains an IP Address from the WRT-413.
Using "Specify an IP Address"
If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before configure the following settings:
• On the Gateway tab, enter the WRT-413's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add. Your network
administrator can advise you of the IP address they had assigned to the WRT-413.
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Figure 14: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)
• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is
empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP, then click Add.
Figure 15: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below.
Figure 16: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
2. Click the “Properties…“ button, you will see a screen as below.
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