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.
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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
User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11g Wireless ADSL 2/2+ Firewall Router
Model: ADW-4301A/B
Rev: 2.0 (October. 2005)
Part No. EM-ADW4301v2
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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
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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
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Chapter 1
Introduction
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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.
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Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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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-
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dem, supporting all common ADSL 2/2+ connections.
IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADW-4301 sup-
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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
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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
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use Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers
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on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature,
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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
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users.
Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define
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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
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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
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Syslog Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking)
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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
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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
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supported.
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key
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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-
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sion, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard
than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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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-
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quests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from
external sources.
Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood
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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
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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.
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Chapter 2
Installation
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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.
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Chapter 3
Setup
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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.
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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.
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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
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
4
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.
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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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