Planet Technology ADW-4301A/B User Guide

ADSL 2/2+

Firewall Router

ADW-4301A/B

User's Manual

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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 Station Equipment) As of April 8,2000.

WEEE

To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

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

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Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1

ADW-4301 Features..........................................................................................................1

Package Contents ..............................................................................................................3

Physical Details..................................................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION...............................................................................................7

Requirements.....................................................................................................................7

Procedure........................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 3 SETUP ................................................................................................................9

Overview ............................................................................................................................9

Configuration Program ..................................................................................................10

Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................11

Home Screen.................................................................................................................... 13

LAN Screen......................................................................................................................14

Wireless Screen................................................................................................................ 16

Wireless Security.............................................................................................................18

Trusted Wireless Stations...............................................................................................20

Password Screen..............................................................................................................22

Mode Screen.....................................................................................................................23

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION..................................................................................24

Overview ..........................................................................................................................24

Windows Clients..............................................................................................................24

Macintosh Clients............................................................................................................35

Linux Clients....................................................................................................................35

Other Unix Systems.........................................................................................................35

Wireless Station Configuration......................................................................................36

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP.......................................................................36

CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS.........................................................................45

Operation - Router Mode...............................................................................................45

Status Screen....................................................................................................................45

Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA...........................................................................47

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address....................................................................48

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address..........................................................................50

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES..............................................................................51

Overview ..........................................................................................................................51

Internet.............................................................................................................................51

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)..........................................................................55

Firewall Rules..................................................................................................................57

Firewall Services.............................................................................................................. 62

Options.............................................................................................................................64

Schedule............................................................................................................................65

Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................67

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION............................................................... 70

Overview ..........................................................................................................................70

PC Database.....................................................................................................................71

Config File........................................................................................................................75

Logging.............................................................................................................................76

E-mail...............................................................................................................................78

Diagnostics.......................................................................................................................80

Remote Admin.................................................................................................................81

Routing.............................................................................................................................83

Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................................87

CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE..............................................................................................88

Overview ..........................................................................................................................88

Management Connections ..............................................................................................88

Home Screen.................................................................................................................... 89

ADSL Screen....................................................................................................................90

Operation.........................................................................................................................90

Status Screen....................................................................................................................91

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................ 93

Overview ..........................................................................................................................93

General Problems............................................................................................................93

Internet Access.................................................................................................................93

Wireless Access................................................................................................................94

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................96

Modes ...............................................................................................................................96

BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................96

Channels...........................................................................................................................97

WEP..................................................................................................................................97

WPA-PSK ........................................................................................................................97

Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................98

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................99

ADSL 2/2+ Firewall Router............................................................................................99

Wireless Interface..........................................................................................................100

Regulatory Approvals...................................................................................................101

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the ADW-4301's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADW-4301. The ADW-4301 is a multifunction device providing the following services:

ADSL 2/2+ Modem.

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Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•

Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

•

Figure 1: ADW-4301

ADW-4301 Features

The ADW-4301 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 ADW-4301, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

Built-in ADSL 2/2+ Modem. The ADW-4301 has a built-in ADSL 2/2+ mo-

• dem, supporting all common ADSL 2/2+ connections.

IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADW-4301 sup-

• ports all common connection methods.

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Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the

ADW-4301 can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the

• ADW-4301 supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

Advanced Internet Functions

• Application Level Gateways (ALGs). 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.

Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to

• use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.

Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers

• on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,

• allows users to connect to Servers on your LAN using a Domain Name, even if you have a dynamic IP address which changes every time you connect.

URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN

• users.

Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define

• Firewall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.

Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate

• only at certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.

Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a

• Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.

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 ADW-4301 complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g

• standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both

802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.

Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are

• supported.

WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key

• sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.

WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmis-

• sion, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.

Introduction

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Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can

check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.

Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be

• changed quickly and easily.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Switching Hub. The ADW-4301 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseTX 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 ADW-4301 can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.

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 ADW-4301 to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the ADW-4301.

Remote Management. The ADW-4301 can be managed from any PC on your

• LAN or Wireless LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.

Network Diagnostics. You can use the ADW-4301 to perform a Ping or DNS

•

lookup.

Security Features

• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by

• MAC address are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.

NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation)

• technology is that by allowing all LAN 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 ADW-4301.

Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server re-

• quests 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 ADW-4301 incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

Package Contents

The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

• The ADW-4301 Unit

• Quick Installation Guide

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• User’s Manual CD

• Power Adapter

• 1 RJ-45 Cable

• 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable

Introduction

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs of ADW-4301

Figure 2: Front Panel of ADW-4301

PWR LED On - Power on.

Off - No power.

STATUS LED

LAN LED

WLAN LED On - Wireless enabled.

ADSL LED On - ADSL connection is available.

Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware

Upgrade. For each port, there are 2 LEDs, to indicate the connection speed

(10BaseT or 100BaseT) of each port.

• 100 LNK/ACT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 100BaseT, and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.

• 10 LNK/ACT - This will be ON if the LAN connection is using 10BaseT, and Blinking if data is being transferred via the corresponding LAN port.

• If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the corre- sponding LAN port.

Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless

access point. This includes "network traffic" as well as user data.

Off - No ADSL connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL

connection.

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Rear Panel

Figure 4: Rear Panel of ADW-4301

Power port (12V DC)

POWER button 10/100BaseT

LAN connections

Reset Button (Reset to Defaults)

ADSL port

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

A switch to power on or power off. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your

PCs to these ports.

Note:

Any LAN port on the ADW-4301 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.

This button will reset the ADW-4301 to the factory default settings. To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Status LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the ADW-4301 to restart using the factory default values.

Connect this port to your ADSL line.

Chapter 2

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADW-4301.

Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseTX network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connec-

tion.

• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g or IEEE 802.11b specifications.

Procedure

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the ADW-4301.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the ADW-4301 should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the ADW-4301 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 Switching Hub ports on the ADW-

4301. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseTX connections can be used simultaneously. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard

LAN cable. Any LAN port on the ADW-4301 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the ADW-4301 (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the ADW-4301 and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage

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5. Check the LEDs

• The PWR LED should be ON.

• The STATUS LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on or blinking after 60

seconds, there is a hardware error.

• For each LAN (PC) connection, one of the LAN LEDs should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)

• The WLAN LED should be ON.

• The ADSL LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

Chapter 3

Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADW-4301.

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 which features and functions of the ADW-4301 you wish to use. Use 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 ADW-4301 operation and Status. Chapter 5:

Operation and Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Internet

• Dynamic DNS

• Firewall Rules

• Firewall Services

• Schedule

• Virtual Servers

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logging

• E-mail

• Diagnostics

• Remote Admin

• Routing

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

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Configuration Program

The ADW-4301 contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.

The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:

• Netscape V4.08 or later

• Netscape 7

• Internet Explorer V5.01 or later

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the ADW-4301, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the ADW-4301. The PC and the ADW-4301 must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the ADW-4301) or on the same LAN segment.

• The ADW-4301 must be installed and powered ON.

• If the ADW-4301's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another

device, the other device must be turned OFF until the ADW-4301 is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the ADW-4301:

1. After installing the ADW-4301 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.

2. Start your WEB browser.

3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the ADW-4301, as in this example, which uses the ADW-4301's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

4. For the first time to enter the web interface, it will not display login window till the password is set up. The password is blank by default.

Setup

If you can't connect

If the ADW-4301 does not respond, check the following:

• The ADW-4301 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 ADW-4301'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 ADW4301'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 ADW-4301 are on 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.

Setup Wizard

The first time you connect to the ADW-4301, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the ADW-4301's default settings are restored.)

1. Step through the Wizard until finished.

• You need the data supplied by your ISP. Most connection methods require some data input.

• The common connection types are explained in the following table.

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 all connections, and the front panel LEDs.

• Check that you have entered all data correctly.

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Common Connection Types

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Static (Fixed) IP Address

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. Usually, the connection is "Always on".

PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only

when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.

b) Some ISP's may require you to use a particular Host- name or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.

b) IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.

a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.

b) User name and password are always required.

IPoA (IP over ATM)

Normally, the connection is "Always on".

c) If using a Static (Fixed) IP address, you need the IP address and related information (Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address)

a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automatically.

b) IP Address allocated to you, and related information, such as Network Mask, Gateway IP address, and DNS address.

Setup

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 3: Home Screen

Main Menu

The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced" or "Administration".

The main menu also contains two (2) buttons:

• Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.

• Restart - Use this if you wish to restart the ADW-4301. Note that restarting the

Router will break any existing connections to or through the Router.

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.

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LAN Screen

Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below.

Figure 4: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP Server

IP address for the ADW-4301, 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 ADW-4301 is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

• If Enabled, the ADW-4301 will allocate IP Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled.

• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be reconfigured to treat the ADW-4301 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.

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.

• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).

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• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address.

• The ADW-4301 can act as a DHCP server.

• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows 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 must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on your LAN.)

Using the ADW-4301's DHCP Server

This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can:

• Enable or Disable the ADW-4301's DHCP Server function.

• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.

You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.

Using another DHCP Server

You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP Server, rather than the ADW-4301's, the following procedure is required.

• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the ADW-4301. This setting is on the LAN screen.

• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the ADW-4301's IP Address as the Default Gateway.

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

This is the default setting for TCP/IP for all non-Server versions of Windows. See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

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Wireless Screen

The ADW-4301's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the ADW-4301 will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connec-

tions, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the ADW-4301's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use

the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.

Data - Wireless Screen

Identification Regulatory

Domain

Station name SSID

(ESSID)

Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to ensure:

• That the ADW-4301 is only used in domains for which is licensed.

• That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal channels for that domain can be selected.

This is the same as the "Device Name" for the ADW-4301.

• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID.

Figure 5: Wireless Screen

Setup

Options Mode

Channel No.

Broadcast SSID

Wireless Security

Select the desired mode:

• g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the ADW-4301.

• g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the ADW-

4301.

• b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the ADW-4301 if they are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.

• Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.

• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections

and/or slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different channels to see which is the best.

• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to reduce interference.

If enabled, the ADW-4301 will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point and use the correct SSID.

If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to this Access Point.

Current Setting

Configure Button

Access Point Enable Wire-

less Access Point Allow access

by …

Set Stations Button

The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is disabled.

Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view or change the settings. See the following section for details.

Enable this if you want to use Wireless Access Point function. If disabled, no Wireless stations can use the Access Point function, and all connections must be make via the wired LAN.

Use this feature to determine which Wireless stations can use the Access Point. The options are:

• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.

• Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you designate as "Trusted" can use the Access Point, even if they have the correct SSID and security settings. This feature uses the MAC address to identify Wireless stations. The MAC address is a low-level network identifier which is unique to each PC or network device. To define the trusted wireless stations, use the "Set Stations" button.

Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.

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Wireless Security

This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security:

• Disabled - no data encryption is used.

• WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.

• WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later stan-

dard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.

WEP Wireless Security

Data - WEP Screen

WEP Data Encryption WEP Data

Encryption

Authentication Type

Default Key

Select the option to match other Wireless Stations:

• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before

• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before

Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic". If changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your Wireless Stations use the same setting.

Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.

You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.

Figure 6: WEP

being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit Encryption, the key size is 10 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).

being transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit Encryption, the key size is 26 chars in HEX (0~9 and A~F).

Setup

Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key

is required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key.

Passphrase

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 Keys" button.

WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Figure 7: WPA-PSK

Data - WPA-PSK Screen

Security System

WPA-PSK

Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPAPSK is the version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN.

PSK

WPA Encryption

Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.

The WPA-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same encryption method.

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Trusted Wireless Stations

This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the setting Allow access by trusted stations only is enabled.

To change the list of trusted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Ac- cess Control screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.

Figure 8: Trusted Wireless Stations

Data - Trusted Wireless Stations

Trusted Wireless Stations

Other Wireless Stations

Name

Address

Buttons <<

This lists any Wireless Stations which you have designated as “Trusted”.

This list any Wireless Stations detected by the Access Point, which you have not designated as "Trusted".

The name assigned to the Trusted Wireless Station. Use this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.

The MAC (physical) address of the Trusted Wireless Station. Use this when adding or editing a Trusted Station.

Add a Trusted Wireless Station to the list (move from the "Other Stations" list).

• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Other Stations" list, and click the " << " button.

• Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the wireless station, and click the "Add " button.

Delete a Trusted Wireless Station from the list (move to the "Other Stations" list).

• Select an entry (or entries) in the "Trusted Stations" list.

• Click the " >> " button.

Setup

Edit

Add (Update)

Clear

4. To change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list, select it and click this button.

1. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list.

2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Address" field, and the Add button will change to Up- date.

3. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.

4. Click Update to save your changes.

To add a Trusted Station which is not in the "Other Wireless Stations" list, enter the required data and click this button.

When editing an existing Wireless Station, this button will change from Add to Update.

Clear the Name and Address fields.

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Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADW-4301.

Figure 9: Password Screen

Old Password New password Verify pass-

word

You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.

Enter the existing password in this field. Enter the new password here. Re-enter the new password here.

Figure 10: Password Dialog

• The "User Name" is always admin

• Enter the password for the ADW-4301, as set on the Password screen above.

Setup

Mode Screen

Use this screen to change the mode between Router mode and Modem (Bridge) mode.

Figure 11: Mode Screen

Select the desired option, and click "Save".

Router

Modem

Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.

• All Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does not perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic passing through it.

• You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point.

• All traffic received on either the Wireless or LAN interface will be sent over the ADSL connection.

Notes:

• Generally, you should NOT use modem mode. Only select this mode if you are sure this is what you want.

• After changing the mode, this device will restart, which will take a few seconds. The menu will also change, depending on the mode you are in.

• The Wireless Access Point can function in either Router or Modem mode. But generally it is not a good idea to combine a Modem with an Access Point, because all data received from the wireless stations will be sent over the modem connection. (Since the modem is transparent, it does not examine the traffic to determine whether the traffic is for the LAN or the WAN.)

• For details on using Modem Mode, see Chapter 8.

Chapter 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 ADW-4301.

The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The ADW-4301 uses the TCP/IP network 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 the default ADW-4301 settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

• By default, the ADW-4301 will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related information) to each PC when the PC boots.

• For all non-Server versions of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting is to act as a DHCP client.

If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required:

• The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the ADW-4301

• The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.

If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must reconfigure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - Ad- vanced Setup for details.

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:

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 like the following.

Figure 13: IP Address (Win 95)

Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows:

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADW-4301 will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADW-4301.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes:

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• On the Gateway tab, enter the ADW-4301's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADW-4301.

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 in the fields beside the Add button, 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 to see a screen like the one below.

Figure 17: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address

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3. Select the network card for your LAN.

4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server

This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADW-4301 will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADW-4301.

Specify an IP Address

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the ADW-4301. To set this:

• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.

• On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and en-

ter the ADW-4301's IP address, as shown in Figure 18 below.

• If necessary, use the Up button to make the ADW-4301 the first entry in the

Gateways list.

Figure 18 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway

2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows:

• Click the DNS tab.

• On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service

Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.

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Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - DNS

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection.

2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 20: Network Configuration (Win 2000)

3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

Figure 21: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)

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5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADW-4301 will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADW-4301.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

• Enter the ADW-4301's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADW-

4301.)

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server ad- dresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then

click OK.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following:

Figure 22: Network Configuration (Windows XP)

3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.

4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.

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Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the ADW-4301 will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the ADW-4301.

Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address")

If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.

• In the Default gateway field, enter the ADW-4301's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the ADW-

4301.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server ad- dresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then

click OK.

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Internet Access

To configure your PCs to use the ADW-4301 for Internet access:

• Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.

• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options.

2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

4. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

5. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.

6. Check the "No" option when prompted "Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?".

7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

For Windows XP

1. Select Start Menu - Control Panel - Network and Internet Connections.

2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.

3. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button.

4. Cancel the pop-up "Location Information" screen.

5. Click Next on the "New Connection Wizard" screen.

6. Select "Connect to the Internet" and click Next.

7. Select "Set up my connection manually" and click Next.

8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next.

9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed.

Accessing AOL

To access AOL (America On Line) through the ADW-4301, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows:

• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5,

3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.

• Click the Setup button.

• Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to

"ADW-4301".

• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Num- ber blank.)

• Click Save, then OK. Configuration is now complete.

• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "ADW-4301" location.

PC Configuration

Macintosh Clients

From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the ADW-4301. The procedure is as follows.

1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.

3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.

Note:

If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP, the required changes are:

• Set the Router Address field to the ADW-4301's IP Address.

• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

Linux Clients

To access the Internet via the ADW-4301, it is only necessary to set the ADW-4301 as the "Gateway".

Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes.

Fixed IP Address

By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration.

• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the ADW-4301.

• Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct.

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)

The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell.

1. Start your X Windows client.

2. Select Control Panel - Network

3. Select the "Interface" entry for your Network card. Normally, this will be called "eth0".

4. Click the Edit button, set the "protocol" to "DHCP", and save this data.

5. To apply your changes

• Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.

• OR, restart your system.

Other Unix Systems

To access the Internet via the ADW-4301:

• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the ADW-4301.

• Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

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Wireless Station Configuration

This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the ADW-4301's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.

To use the Wireless Access Point in the ADW-4301, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows:

Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc)

Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode.

SSID (ESSID)

Wireless Security

This must match the value used on the ADW-4301. The default value is Wireless.

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

By default, Wireless security on the ADW-4301 is disabled.

• If Wireless security remains disabled on the ADW-4301, all stations must have wireless security disabled.

• If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Router (either WEP or WPA-PSK), each station must use the same settings as the Wireless ADLS Router.

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP

If using Windows XP to configure the Wireless interface on your PC, the configuration procedure is as follows:

1. Open the Network Connections folder. (Start - Settings - Network Connections).

Figure 24: Network Connections (Windows XP)

2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, check that it is enabled (menu option says Disable, rather than Enable) and then select View Available Wireless Networks.

3. You will then see a list of wireless networks.

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Figure 25 Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4301 has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation.

4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the ADW-4301.

If Wireless Security is Disabled

If Wireless security on the ADW-4301 is disabled, Windows will warn you that the Wireless network is not secure.

Figure 26 Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

To connect:

• Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure.

• The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established.

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If using WEP Data Encryption

If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the ADW-4301, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.

Figure 27: WEP (Windows XP)

To connect:

• Enter the WEP key, as set on the ADW-4301, in the Network Key field.

• Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field.

• Disable the checkbox Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network.

• Click the

If this fails, click the Advanced button, to see a screen like the following:

Connect button.

Figure 28: Advanced - Wireless Networks

Select the SSID for the ADW-4301, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:

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Figure 29: Wireless Network Properties - WEP

Configure this screen as follows:

• Set Network Authentication to match the ADW-4301. (If the setting on the ADW- 4301 is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.)

• For Data Encryption, select WEP.

• For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used

on the ADW-4301. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.)

• The Key index must match the default key index on the ADW-4301. The default value is 1.

• Ensu

re the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a com-

puter-to-computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked.

• Click OK to save and close this dialog.

• This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen

below.

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Figure 30: Preferred Networks

Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4301.

If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption

If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the ADW-4301, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button.

Figure 31: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

You will then see a screen like the example below.

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Figure 32: Advanced - Wireless Networks

Select the SSID for the ADW-4301, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:

Figure 33: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK

Configure this screen as follows:

• Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK.

• For Data Encryption, select TKIP.

• For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used

on the ADW-4301.

• Ensu

re the option This is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked.

• Click OK to save and close this dialog.

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• This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.

Figure 34: Preferred Networks

Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4301.

If the SSID is not listed

If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the ADW-4301 has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.

Figure 35: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, then follow this procedure:

1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below.

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Figure 36: Unlisted Wireless Network

2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below.

Figure 37: Add Wireless Network

3. Configure this screen as follows:

• Enter the correct SSID, as used on the ADW-4301. Remember the SSID is

case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling.

• Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the ADW-4301.

• If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the ADW-

4301. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK.

• Uncheck the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a

computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.

• Click OK to save and exit.

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4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.

Figure 38: Preferred Networks

5. Click OK to establish a connection to the ADW-4301.

Chapter 5

Operation and Status

This Chapter details the operation of the ADW-4301 and the status screens. For Details of operation in Bridge (Modem) mode, see Chapter 8 - Modem Mode.

Operation - Router Mode

Once both the ADW-4301 and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.

However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.

Status Screen

Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen.

Figure 39: Status Screen

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Data - Status Screen

ADSL Modem Status DownStream

Connection Speed UpStream

Connection Speed Internet Connection Method

Internet Connection

Internet IP Address

This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. If connected, displays the speed for the Down Stream

(download) ADSL Connection. If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload)

ADSL Connection.

This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.

This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection

• Active - Connection exists

• Idle - No current connection, but no error has been

detected. This condition normally arises when an idle connection is automatically terminated.

• Failed - The connection was terminated abnormally. This could be caused by Modem failure, or the loss of the connection to the ISP's server.

If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.

This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If using a dynamic IP address, and no connection currently exists, this information is unavailable.

Connection Details

LAN IP Address Network Mask

DHCP Server

MAC Address

Wireless Name (SSID)

Region Channel

Wireless AP

Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log" may also be available.

The IP Address of the ADW-4301. The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address

above. This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The

value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled". This shows the MAC Address for the ADW-4301, as seen

on the LAN interface.

If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

The current region, as set on the Wireless screen. This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the

Wireless screen. This indicates whether or not the Wireless Access Point

feature is enabled.

Operation and Status

Broadcast Name

System Device Name

Firmware Version Buttons Connection Details

Attached Devices

Refresh Screen

This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This setting is on the Wireless screen.

The current name of the ADW-4301. This is also the "hostname" provided to ISPs who request this information.

The version of the current firmware installed.

Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection.

This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless devices currently on the network.

Update the data displayed on screen.

Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA

If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA (PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 40: PPPoE Status Screen

Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen

Connection Time

PPPoE Link Status

Negotiation

This indicates how long the current connection has been established.

This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.

• If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection.

• If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection.

This indicates the status of the PPPoE Server login.

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IP Address

Network Mask Buttons Connect Disconnect Close

The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Close this window.

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address

If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynamic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 41: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

Data - Dynamic IP address

Internet IP Address

Network Mask Default Gateway

DHCP Server DNS Server

The current IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. The IP address of the remote Gateway or Router associated

with the IP Address above. The IP address of your ISP's DHCP Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Server which is currently

used.

Operation and Status

Lease Obtained Lease Expires

Buttons Release

Renew

This indicates when the current IP address was obtained, and how long before this IP address allocation (the DCHP lease) expires.

If an IP Address has been allocated to the ADW-4301 (by the ISP's DHCP Server, clicking the "Release" button will break the connection and release the IP Address.

If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the ADW-4301, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to reestablish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.

Close this window.

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Connection Details - Fixed IP Address

If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.

Figure 42: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

Data - Fixed IP address Screen

Internet IP Address

Network Mask Default Gateway

DNS Server

The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).

The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated

with the IP Address above. The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently

used.

Chapter 6

Advanced Features

This Chapter explains when and how to use the ADW-4301's "Advanced" Features.

Overview

The following advanced features are provided:

• Internet:

• DMZ

• URL filter

• Dynamic DNS

• Firewall Rules

• Firewall Services

• Schedule

• Virtual Servers

Internet

This screen provides access to the DMZ, Special Applications and URL Filter features.

Figure 43: Internet Screen

DMZ

This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet.

• This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC".

• The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.

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• If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC".

The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required.

Special Applications

If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application".

The Special Applications screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen.

You can then define your Special Applications. You will need detailed information about the application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application.

Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the client (PC) viewpoint

Figure 44: Special Applications Screen

Advanced Features

Data - Special Applications Screen

Checkbox Name Incoming

Ports

Outgoing Ports

Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.

• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).

• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.

• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to the remote system or service.

• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

Using a Special Application

• Configure the Special Applications screen as required.

• On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one (1) PC can

use each Special application at any time. Also, when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there may need to be a "Time-out" before another PC can use the same Special Application. The "Time-out" period may be up to 3 minutes.

URL Filter

If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied.

On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting:

• Disable - disable this feature.

• Block By Schedule - block according to the settings on the Schedule page.

• Block Always - allow blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page.

Click the Configure URL Filter button to open the URL Filter screen, allowing you to create or modify the filter strings which determine which sites will be blocked.

The URL Filter screen is displayed when the Configure URL Filter button on the Advanced Internet screen is clicked.

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Figure 45: URL Filter Screen

Data - URL Filter Screen

Current Filter Strings Current Filter

Strings

Add Filter String

Trusted PC Allow Trusted

Trusted PC

The list contains the current list of items to block.

• To add to the list, use the "Add" option below.

• To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.

• To delete all entries, click the Delete All button.

To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button.

Filter strings should be as specific as possible. Otherwise, you may block access to many more sites than intended.

Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to the Internet. For this PC, the URL filter will be ignored.

If enabled, you must select the PC to be the trusted PC. Select the PC to be the Trusted PC.

Advanced Features

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)

This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you.

The DynDNS Service works as follows:

1. You must register for the service at http://www.dyndns.org (Registration is free). Your password will be E-mailed to you.

2. After registration, use the "Create New Host" option (at www.dyndns.org) to request your desired Domain name.

3. Enter your data from www.dyndns.org in the ADW-4301's DDNS screen.

4. The ADW-4301 will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded at http://www.dyndns.org

5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC) using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.

Dynamic DNS Screen

Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following:

Figure 46: DDNS Screen

Data - Dynamic DNS Screen

DDNS Service Use a Dynamic

DNS Service DDNS Data

Use this to enable or disable the DDNS feature as required.

Service Provider Host Name

User Name

Select the desired DDNS Service provider. Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.

If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.

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Password Domain Name

DDNS Status

Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.

If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

• This message is returned by the DDNS Server

• Normally, this message should be "Update successful"

• If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name

entered was not allocated to you. You need to connect to DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.

Advanced Features

Firewall Rules

The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic.

By default:

• All Outgoing traffic is permitted.

• All Incoming traffic is denied.

"Traffic" means incoming connection attempts, not packets. Because of this default behavior, any Outgoing rules will generally Block traffic, and

Incoming rules will generally Allow traffic.

Firewall Rules Screen

An example screen is shown below.

Data - Firewall Rules

Incoming Rules #

Enable

Service Name Action

For the default rule, this will display "Default". For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which allows you to select the rule.

Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled. For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,

allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save" after making any changes.)

The Service covered by this rule. The action performed on connections which are covered by

this rule.

Figure 47 Firewall Screen

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LAN Server

WAN Users Log

Buttons

Outgoing Rules #

Enable

Service Name Action

The PC or Server on your LAN to which traffic covered by this rule will be sent.

The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule

should be logged. Use the Add button to create a new rule.

The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule.

For the default rule, this will display "Default". For rules which you create, this will display a radio button which allows you to select the rule.

Indicates whether or not the rule is currently enabled. For rules you have added, this column will contain a checkbox,

allowing you to easily enable or disable the rule. (Click "Save" after making any changes.)

The Service covered by this rule. The action performed on connections which are covered by

this rule.

LAN Users WAN Servers Log

Buttons

The LAN PC or PCs covered by this rule. The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule

should be logged. Use the Add button to create a new rule.

The other buttons - Edit, Move, or Delete - require that a rule be selected first. Use the radio buttons in the left column to select the desired rule.

Advanced Features

Incoming Rules

This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incoming Rules is clicked.

Figure 48: Inbound Services Screen

Data - Incoming Rules Screen

Inbound Services Service

Action

Send to LAN Server

Select the desired Service. This determines which packets are covered by this rule. If necessary, you can define a new Service on the "Services" screen, by defining the protocols and port numbers used by the Service.

Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:

• ALLOW always

• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block

• BLOCK always

• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow

Note:

• Any inbound traffic which is not allowed by rules you create will be blocked by the Default rule.

• BLOCK rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by an ALLOW rule. (That is, you wish to block a sub-set of traffic which is currently allowed by another rule.)

• To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen.

Select the PC or Server on your LAN which will receive the inbound traffic covered by this rule.

WAN Users

These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option:

• Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

• Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the

desired values in the "Single/Start" and "Finish" fields to de-

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termine the address range.

• Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin- gle/Start" fields.

Log

This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action.

• Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)

• Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not.

• Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is determined by this rule.)

• Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but does not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)

Outgoing Rules

This screen is displayed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Outgoing Rules is clicked.

Figure 49: Outbound Services Screen

Data - Outbound Rules Screen

Outbound Services Service

Action

Select the desired Service or application to be covered by this rule. If the desired service or application does not appear in the list, you must define it using the "Services" menu option

Select the desired action for packets covered by this rule:

• BLOCK always

• BLOCK by schedule, otherwise Allow

• ALLOW always

• ALLOW by schedule, otherwise Block

Note:

Advanced Features

• Any outbound traffic which is not blocked by rules you create will be allowed by the Default rule.

• ALLOW rules are only useful if the traffic is already covered by a BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a subset of traffic which is currently blocked by another rule.)

• To define the Schedule used in these selections, use the "Schedule" screen.

LAN Users

WAN Users

Log

Select the desired option to determine which PCs are covered by this rule:

• Any - All PCs are covered by this rule.

• Single PC - Only the selected PC is covered by this rule.

If selected, you must select the PC.

PC - If using Single PC above, select the PC or Server on your LAN which will be covered by this rule.

These settings determine which packets are covered by the rule, based on their source (WAN) IP address. Select the desired option:

• Any - All IP addresses are covered by this rule.

• Address range - If this option is selected, you must enter the

"Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Single address - Enter the required address in the "Sin- gle/Start" fields.

This determines whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action.

• Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not. (This is useful when debugging your rules.)

• Never - never log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not.

• Match - Log traffic only it matches this rule. (The action is determined by this rule.)

• Not Match - Log traffic which is considered by this rule, but does not match (The action is NOT determined by this rule.)

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Firewall Services

Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the required service is not listed in the "Ser-

vice" list, you can use this feature to define the required service or services. Once created, these services will be listed in the "Service" list, and can be used when creating Firewall Rules.

Figure 50: Add Services Screen

Data - Firewall Services

Services Existing Ser-

vices

Add

Edit Delete

This lists any Services you have defined. If you have not defined any Services, this list will be empty.

Once you define some services, they will be listed here, and also shown in the Service list used to create Firewall rules. (Firewall services are at the end of the list, after the predefined services.)

Use this to open a sub-screen where you can add a new service.

To modify a service, select it, and then click this button. Use this button to delete the selected service. You can delete

any services you have defined.

Advanced Features

Add/Edit Service

This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked.

Figure 51 : Add/Edit Service

Data - Add/Edit Service

Services Name

Type Start Port Finish Port

If editing, this shows the current name of the Service. If adding a new service, this will be blank, and you should enter a suitable name.

Select the protocol used by the Service. Enter the beginning of the port range used by the Service. Enter the end of the port range used by the Service.

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Options

This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.

An example Options screen is shown below.

Figure 52: Options Screen

Data - Options Screen

Internet Respond to

Ping

MTU Size

UPnP UPnP

Advertisement Period

Advertisement Time to Live

• If checked, the Wireless Router will repond to Ping (ICMP) packets received from the Internet.

• If not checked, Ping (ICMP) packets from the Internet will be ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.

Enter a value between 1 and 1500. Note: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size should only be

changed if advised to do so by Technical Support.

• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by supported Windows ME, XP, or later.

• If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.

• If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.

Enter the desired value, in minutes. The valid range is from 1 to

1440.

Enter the desired value, in hops. The valid range is from 1 to

255.

Advanced Features

Schedule

This Schedule can be used for the Firewall Rules and the URL filter.

Data - Schedule Screen

Schedule Day Session 1

Session 2 Start Time Finish Time Local Time Time Zone

Adjust for Daylight Savings Time

Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session

2 can be left blank if not required. Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.

In order to display your local time correctly, you must select your "Time Zone" from the list.

If your region uses Daylight Savings Time, you must manually check "Adjust for Daylight Savings Time" at the beginning of the adjustment period, and uncheck it at the end of the Daylight Savings period.

Figure 53: Schedule Screen

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Use this NTP Server

Current Time

If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the primary server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided..

If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used.

This displays the current time on the ADW-4301.

Advanced Features

Virtual Servers

This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because:

• Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.

• Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this

device.

The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.

Figure 54: Virtual Servers

IP Address seen by Internet Users

Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address, but using different protocols.

To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP.

This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers.

However, you can use the DDNS (Dynamic DNS) feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, instead of an IP Address.

Virtual Servers Screen

• The "Virtual Servers" feature allows Internet Users to access PCs on your LAN.

• The PCs must be running the appropriate Server Software.

• For Internet Users, ALL of your Servers have the same IP address. This IP ad-

dress is allocated by your ISP.

• To make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers, you can use the "DDNS" feature. This allows Internet users to connect to your Servers with a URL, rather than an IP address. This technology works even if your ISP allocates dy-

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namic IP addresses (IP address is allocated upon connection, so it may change each time you connect).

Figure 55: Virtual Servers Screen

Data - Virtual Servers Screen

Servers Servers

Properties Enable

PC (Server)

This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function.

Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.

If Enabled, you must select the PC to which this traffic will be sent.

Select the PC for this Server. The PC must be running the appropriate Server software.

For each entry, the PC must be running the appropriate Server software.

If the desired Server type is not listed, you can define your own Servers, using the Firewall Rules.

Connecting to the Virtual Servers

Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g.

http://211.75.117.112 ftp://211.75.117.112

It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.

Advanced Features

From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP

Chapter 7

Advanced Administration

This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu.

Overview

Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.

The available settings and features are:

PC Database

Config File

Logging & Email

This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Virtual Server". This database is maintained automatically, but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed (Static) IP Address.

Backup or restore the configuration file for the ADW-4301. This file contains all the configuration data.

View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files and alerts.

Diagnostics Remote

Admin Routing

Upgrade Firmware

Perform a Ping or DNS Lookup. Allow settings to be changed from the Internet..

Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways. Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your ADW-4301.

Advanced Features

PC Database

The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC).

• It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.

• Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN.

However, if you do use a fixed IP address on some devices on your LAN, you should enter details of each such device into the PC database, using the PC Database screen.

PC Database Screen

An example PC Database screen is shown below.

Figure 56: PC Database

• PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.

• By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically".

• The ADW-4301 uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or adapter.

• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN. However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if required.

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Data - PC Database Screen

Known PCs

Name

IP Address

Buttons Add

Delete

Refresh Generate

Report

This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the

LAN. If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if

this matches the PC's "hostname". Enter the IP Address of the PC. The PC will be sent a "ping" to

determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.

This will add the new PC to the list. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it.

Delete the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations:

• The PC has been removed from your LAN.

• The entry is incorrect.

Update the data on screen. Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the

PC database.

Advanced Administration

View the Advanced version of the PC database screen - PC Database (Admin). See below for details.

Advanced Features

PC Database (Admin)

This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen.

Figure 57: PC Database (Admin)

Data - PC Database ( Admin) Screen

Known PCs

PC Properties Name

IP Address

This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the

LAN.

If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".

Select the appropriate option:

• Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The ADW-4301 will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't.

• DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the ADW-4301 will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC. Enter the required IP address.

• Fixed IP Address - Select this if the PC is using a Fixed (Static) IP address. Enter the IP address allocated to the PC. (The PC itself must be configured to use this IP address.)

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MAC Address

Buttons Add as New

Entry

Update Selected PC

Clear Form Refresh Generate

Report

Select the appropriate option

• Automatic discovery - Select this to have the ADW-4301 contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On.

• MAC address is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The ADW4301 uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address can NOT be left blank.

Add a new PC to the list, using the data in the "Properties" box. If "Automatic discovery" (for MAC address) is selected, the PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. This will fail unless the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on.

Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties" box.

Clear the "Properties" box, ready for entering data for a new PC. Update the data on screen. Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the

PC database.

Standard Screen

Click this to view the standard PC Database screen.

Advanced Features

Config File

This feature allows you to download the current settings from the ADW-4301, and save them to a file on your PC.

You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the ADW-4301, by uploading it to the ADW-4301.

This screen also allows you to set the ADW-4301 back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.

An example Config File screen is shown below.

Figure 58: Config File Screen

Data - Config File Screen

Backup Config

Restore Config

Default Config

Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and store the file on your PC. Click Download to start the download.

This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file back to the ADW-4301.

Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file.

WARNING ! Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the

existing settings. Clicking the Factory Defaults button will reset the ADW-4301 to

its factory default settings. WARNING ! This will delete ALL of the existing settings.

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Logging

The Logs record various types of activity on the ADW-4301. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance.

Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the ADW-4301, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Use the E-mail screen to configure this feature.

Data - Logging Screen

Logs Current Time Log Data Buttons

Figure 59: Logging Screen

The current time on the ADW-4301 is displayed. Current log data is displayed in this panel. There are three (3) buttons

• Refresh - Update the log data.

• Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes

new messages easier to read.

• Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only functional if the E-mail screen has been configured.

Advanced Features

Logs Include (Check-

boxes)

Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN

Syslog

Use these checkboxes to determine which events are included in the log. Checking all options will increase the size of the log, so it is good practice to disable any events which are not really required.

• Attempted access to blocked sites - If checked, attempted Internet accesses which were blocked are logged.

• Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router - If checked, this will log connections TO this

Router, rather than through this Router to the Internet.

• Router operation - If checked, other Router operations (not covered by the selections above) will be logged.

• Known DoS attacks and Port Scans - If checked, Denial of Service attacks, as well as port scans, will be logged.

Data is not sent to a Syslog Server. The Syslog data is broadcast, rather than sent to a specific

Syslog server. Use this if your Syslog Server does not have a fixed IP address.

If your Syslog server has a fixed IP address, select this option, and enter the IP address of your Syslog server.

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E-mail

This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is shown below.

Data - E-mail Screen

E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail

Notification on Send to this E-

mail address Outgoing

(SMTP) Mail Server

My SMTP Mail Server requires authentication

User Name

Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-mail address information (below) must be provided.

Enter the E-mail address the Log is to be sent to. The E-mail will also show this address as the Sender's address.

Enter the address or IP address of the SMTP (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) Server you use for outgoing E-mail.

To stop spanners, many SMTP mail servers require you to log in to send mail. In this case, enable this checkbox, and enter the login information (User name and Password) in the fields below.

If you have enabled "My SMTP Mail Server requires authentication" above, enter the User Name required to login to your SMTP Server.

Figure 60: E-mail Screen

Advanced Features

Password

E-mail Alerts Send E-mail

alerts immediately

E-mail Logs Send Logs

If you have enabled "My SMTP Mail Server requires authentication" above, enter the password required to login to your SMTP Server.

You can choose to have alerts E-mailed to you, by checking the desired checkboxes. The Broadband ADSL Router can send an immediate alert when it detects a significant security incident such as

• A known hacker attack is directed at your IP address

• A computer on the Internet scans your IP address for open

ports

• Someone on your LAN (Local Area Network) tries to visit a blocked site.

Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail.

• Never (default) - This feature is disabled; Logs are not sent.

• When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic.

• Hourly, Daily, Weekly... - The log is sent on the interval specified.

• If "Daily" is selected, the log is sent at the time speci-

fied.

• If the day is specified, the log is sent once per week,

on the specified day.

• Select the time of day you wish the E-mail to be sent.

• If the log is full before the time specified to send it, it

will be sent regardless.

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Diagnostics

This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems.

An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below.

Figure 61: Network Diagnostics Screen

Data - Network Diagnostics Screen

Ping Ping this

IP Address

Ping Button

DNS Lookup Internet name

Lookup Button

Routing Display

Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.

After entering the IP address, click this button to start the "Ping" procedure. The results will be displayed in the Ping Results pane.

Enter the Domain name or URL for which you want a DNS (Domain Name Server) lookup. Note that if the address in on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again.

After entering the Domain name/URL, click this button to start the "DNS Lookup" procedure.

Click this button to display the internal routing table. This information can be used by Technical Support and other staff who understand Routing Tables.

Advanced Features

Remote Admin

If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the ADW-4301 via the Internet.

Figure 62: Remote Administration Screen

Data - Remote Administration Screen

Remote Administration Enable Remote

Management

Current IP Address

Port Number

Access Permission Allow Remote

Access

Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below).

If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet.

This is the current address you will use when accessing this device from the Internet. To connect, see details and an example below.

Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535. The default for HTTP (Web) connections is port 80, but using port 80 will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual Server" on your LAN. So using a different port number is recommended. The default value is 8080.

The port number must be specified in your Browser when you connect, as detailed above.

Select the desired option.

• Everyone - allow access by everyone on the Internet.

• Only This Computer - allow access by only one IP ad-

dress. Enter the desired IP address.

• IP Address Range - allow access from a range of IP addresses on the Internet. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

For security, you should restrict access to as few external IP

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addresses as practical.

To connect from a remote PC via the Internet

1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser.

2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the ADW-4301. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g.

HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080

This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080.

3. You will then be prompted for the login name and password for this device.

Advanced Features

Routing

Overview

• If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely.

• If the ADW-4301 is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers.

• If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the ADW-4301 is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.

• If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers, and you wish to control which LAN segments use each Gateway, do NOT enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol). Configure the Static Routing table instead. (You also need to configure the other Routers.)

• If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable RIP on the ADW-4301, and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are correct:

• Open Routing and Remote Access

• In the console tree, select Routing and Remote Access , [server name], IP

Routing, RIP

• In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for RIP

version 2, and then click "Properties".

• On the "General" tab, set Outgoing packet protocol to "RIP version 2 broad-

cast", and Incoming packet protocol to "RIP version 1 and 2".

Routing Screen

The routing table is accessed by the Routing link on the Administration menu.

Using this Screen

Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the Static Routing Table, as explained above, although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously.

Static Routing Table

• If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached.

• The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN later in this chapter for further details and an example.

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Data - Routing Screen

RIP

Figure 63: Routing Screen

RIP Direction RIP Version Static Routing Static Routing

Table Entries

Buttons Add

Edit

Delete Save

Select the desired RIP Direction. Choose the RIP Version for the Server.

This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.

• This area shows details of the selected item in the list.

• Change any the properties as required, then click the

"Edit" button to save the changes to the selected entry.

Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.

Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the table area on screen.

Delete the current Static Routing Table entry. Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing

Table.

Configuring Other Routers on your LAN

It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the ADW-4301, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the ADW-4301 as the Default Route or Default Gateway.

Advanced Features

Local Router

The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the ADW-4301. This router requires that the Default Route is the ADW-4301 itself. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route. It should be configured as follows.

Destination IP Address

Network Mask

Gateway IP Address Metric

Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation.

The IP Address of the ADW-4301. 1

Other Routers on the Local LAN

Other routers on the local LAN must use the ADW-4301's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the ADW-4301's local router, with the excep- tion of the Gateway IP Address.

• For a router with a direct connection to the ADW-4301's local Router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the ADW-4301's local router.

• For routers which must forward packets to another router before reaching the ADW-4301's local router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the intermediate router.

Static Routing - Example

Figure 64: Routing Example

For the ADW-4301's Routing Table

For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the ADW-4301 requires 2 entries as follows.

Entry 1 (Segment 1)

Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0

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Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (ADW-4301's local Router) Metric 2

Entry 2 (Segment 2)

Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric 3

For Router A's Default Route

Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (ADW-4301's IP Address)

For Router B's Default Route

Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (ADW-4301's local router)

Advanced Features

Upgrade Firmware

The firmware (software) in the ADW-4301 can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Ad-

ministration menu. You will see a screen like the following.

Figure 65: Router Upgrade Screen

To perform the Firmware Upgrade:

1. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file.

2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field.

3. Click the Start Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade.

The ADW-4301 is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the ADW4301 will be lost.

Chapter 8

Modem Mode

This Chapter explains configuration and operation when in "Modem" or "Bridge" mode..

Overview

There are two modes available on the Mode screen.

• Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode, this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

• Modem - Only the ADSL Modem component is operational. All Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does not perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic passing through it. You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point.

This Chapter describes operation while in Modem mode.

Management Connections

When this device restarts in Modem mode, the IP address does not change, but the DHCP server is disabled. However, your PC will usually retain the IP address provided by the DHCP Server, so the connection will be automatically re-established. You then need to ensure that the IP address of this modem is suitable for your LAN.

• You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point.

• This Modem/AP must be a valid device on your LAN, to allow management connections. You must assign a (fixed) IP address, which is within the address range used on your LAN, but not within the address range used by your DHCP server.

When you connect in future, just connect normally, using the IP address you assigned.

1. Start your WEB browser.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the current IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Modem, as in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL Modem's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

3. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the current password, as set on the password screen. (The password is the same regardless of the mode.)

Advanced Administration

Home Screen

If in Modem mode, the home screen will look like the example below.

Figure 66: Home Screen - Modem Mode

Note that the menu has changed, many of the options in Router mode are not available. The screens available are:

• Mode - change back to Router mode, if desired.

• ADSL - set ADSL parameters. See the following section for details.

• LAN - set IP address, mask and gateway. This is the same as in Router mode,

except that the DHCP server is not available while in Modem mode.

• Wireless - this screen, and related sub-screens, is the same as in Router mode.

• Password - this screen is the same as in Router mode.

• Upgrade Firmware - this screen is the same as in Router mode.

• Status - displays current settings and status. See the following section for details.

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ADSL Screen

This screen is used to set the ADSL parameter used by the modem.

Figure 67: ADSL Screen

Data - ADSL Screen

Multiplexing Method

VPI

VCI

Check with your ISP or DSL service provider to find whether your Multiplexing Method is VC-BASED or LLCBASED.

Enter the value proposed by your ISP or DSL service provider.

Operation

Operation is automatic and transparent.

• Wireless clients can connect to the Access Point if they have the correct SSID and security, but they must obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server on your LAN.

• The modem will act like any other ADSL modem. No routing will be performed, and no client login will be done. If a client login is required, it must be performed by your Router/Gateway or by software on your PC.

Advanced Administration

Status Screen

In Modem mode, the Status screen looks like the example below.

Figure 68: Status Screen - Modem Mode

Data - Status Screen (Modem Mode)

ADSL Modem Status DownStream

Connection Speed UpStream

Connection Speed LAN IP Address Network Mask

MAC Address

Wireless Name (SSID)

This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. If connected, displays the speed for the Down Stream

(download) ADSL Connection. If connected, displays the speed for the Up Stream (upload)

ADSL Connection.

The IP Address of the ADW-4301. The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address

above. This shows the MAC Address for the ADW-4301, as seen

on the LAN interface.

If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).

Region

The current region, as set on the Wireless screen.

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Channel

Wireless AP

Broadcast Name

System Device Name

Firmware Version Buttons Attached Devices

Refresh Screen

This shows the Channel currently used, as set on the Wireless screen.

This indicates whether or not the Wireless Access Point feature is enabled.

This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This setting is on the Wireless screen.

The current name of the ADW-4301. This is also the "hostname" provided to ISPs who request this information.

The version of the current firmware installed.

This will open a sub-window, showing all Wireless devices currently using the Access Point.

Update the data displayed on screen.

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.

Overview

This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the ADW-4301 and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the ADW-4301 still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.

General Problems

Problem 1: Can't connect to the ADW-4301 to configure it. Solution 1:

Check the following:

• The ADW-4301 is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON.

• Ensure that your PC and the ADW-4301 are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), restart it.

• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the ADW-4301's default IP Address of

192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the ADW-4301. In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control Panel-Network to check the Properties for the TCP/IP protocol.

Internet Access

Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1:

A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps.

• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.

• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the ADW-4301. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)

• Check the ADW-4301's status screen to see if it is working

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correctly.

Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the ADW-

4301.

Solution 2:

The ADW-4301 processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.

For incoming connections, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which will receive the incoming traffic.

You can also use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but:

• It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.

• Only one (1) PC can use this feature.

Wireless Access

Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point. Solution 1:

Check the following.

• Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode)

• The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".

• Both your PC and the ADW-4301 must have the same setting for WEP. The default setting for the ADW-4301 is disabled, so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled.

• If WEP is enabled on the ADW-4301, your PC must have WEP enabled, and the key must match.

• If the ADW-4301's Wireless screen is set to Allow Trusted PCs only, then each of your Wireless stations must have been desig-

nated as "Trusted", or the Wireless station will be blocked.

• To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connec- tion is possible when close to the ADW-4301. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments.

Problem 2: Wireless connection speed is very slow. Solution 2:

The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, you can experiment with the following:

• ADW-4301 location. Try adjusting the location and orientation of the ADW-4301.

• Wireless Channel If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement.

• Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated.

Appendix A - Troubleshooting

• RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the ADW-4301.

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

ADW-4301 Features

Internet Access Features

Advanced Internet Functions

Wireless Features

LAN Features

Configuration & Management

Security Features

Package Contents

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs of ADW-4301

Rear Panel

Requirements

Procedure

Overview

Configuration Program

Preparation

Using your Web Browser

Setup Wizard

Common Connection Types

Home Screen

Main Menu

Navigation & Data Input

LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

DHCP

What DHCP Does

Using the ADW-4301's DHCP Server

Using another DHCP Server

To Configure your PCs to use DHCP

Wireless Screen

Data - Wireless Screen

Wireless Security

WEP Wireless Security

Data - WEP Screen

WPA-PSK Wireless Security

Data - WPA-PSK Screen

Trusted Wireless Stations

Data - Trusted Wireless Stations

Password Screen

Mode Screen

Overview

Windows Clients

TCP/IP Settings - Overview

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

Internet Access

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

For Windows XP

Accessing AOL

Macintosh Clients

Linux Clients

Other Unix Systems

Wireless Station Configuration

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP

If Wireless Security is Disabled

If using WEP Data Encryption

If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption

If the SSID is not listed

Operation - Router Mode

Status Screen

Data - Status Screen

Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA

Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address

Data - Dynamic IP address

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address

Data - Fixed IP address Screen

Overview

Internet

Special Applications

Using a Special Application

URL Filter

Data - URL Filter Screen

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)