Planet Technology ADW-4302A v2, ADW-4302B v2 User Manual

ADSL 2/2+

VPN Firewall Router

ADW-4302A v2 / ADW-4302B v2

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 mu-

nicipal 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 802.11g Wireless PLANET ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router Model: ADW-4302A v2 / ADW-4302B v2 Rev: 1.0 (Jul. 2006) Part No. EM-ADW4302v2_v1

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Table of Contents

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

ADW-4302v2 Features.......................................................................................... 1

Package Contents ................................................................................................ 4

Physical Details .................................................................................................... 4

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION....................................................................................... 6

Requirements........................................................................................................ 6

Procedure.............................................................................................................. 6

CHAPTER 3 SETUP ..................................................................................................... 8

Overview................................................................................................................ 8

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

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

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

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

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

Wireless Security ............................................................................................... 19

Trusted Wireless Stations ................................................................................ 21

Password Screen................................................................................................ 23

Mode Screen ....................................................................................................... 24

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION........................................................................... 25

Overview.............................................................................................................. 25

Windows Clients................................................................................................. 25

Macintosh Clients............................................................................................... 36

Linux Clients.......................................................................................................36

Other Unix Systems ........................................................................................... 36

Wireless Station Configuration ........................................................................ 37

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP ......................................................... 37

CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS.................................................................. 47

Operation - Router Mode ................................................................................... 47

Status Screen...................................................................................................... 47

Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA.............................................................. 51

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address....................................................... 52

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address ............................................................ 54

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES ...................................................................... 55

Overview.............................................................................................................. 55

Access Control ................................................................................................... 55

Internet................................................................................................................. 57

Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server).............................................................. 62

Firewall Rules ..................................................................................................... 64

Firewall Services ................................................................................................ 69

Options................................................................................................................ 71

Schedule.............................................................................................................. 72

Virtual Servers .................................................................................................... 74

VPN (IPSec) ........................................................................................................ 75

Microsoft VPN .................................................................................................... 84

SNMP ................................................................................................................... 97

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION .......................................................... 98

Overview.............................................................................................................. 98

PC Database........................................................................................................ 99

Config File......................................................................................................... 103

Logging.............................................................................................................. 104

E-mail................................................................................................................. 106

Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 108

Remote Administration.................................................................................... 109

Routing.............................................................................................................. 111

Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................ 115

CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE.................................................................................... 116

Overview............................................................................................................ 116

Management Connections............................................................................... 116

Home Screen..................................................................................................... 117

Mode Screen ..................................................................................................... 118

Operation...........................................................................................................118

Status Screen.................................................................................................... 119

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................... 121

Overview............................................................................................................ 121

General Problems............................................................................................. 121

Internet Access................................................................................................. 121

Wireless Access .............................................................................................. 122

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS................................................................124

Modes ................................................................................................................ 124

BSS/ESS............................................................................................................ 124

Channels............................................................................................................ 125

WEP.................................................................................................................... 125

WPA-PSK...........................................................................................................125

Wireless LAN Configuration............................................................................ 126

APPENDIX C ABOUT VPNS.................................................................................... 127

Overview............................................................................................................ 127

Common VPN Situations................................................................................. 129

VPN Example..................................................................................................... 130

APPENDIX D SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................. 134

ADSL 2/2+ VPN Firewall Router...................................................................... 134

Wireless Interface ............................................................................................ 135

Regulatory Approvals......................................................................................136

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the ADW-4302v2's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new ADW-4302v2. The ADW-4302v2 is a multi-function device providing the following services:

ADSL 2/2+ Modem.

•

Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.

•

Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. VPN Gateway to allow secure VPN connections over the Internet.

•

4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.

Figure 1: ADW-4302v2

ADW-4302v2 Features

The ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2, using only a single external IP Address. The local (in-

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valid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).

Built-in ADSL 2/2+ Modem. The ADW-4302v2 has a built-in ADSL 2/2+ modem,

• supporting all common ADSL 2/2+ connections.

•

IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The ADW-4302v2 supports all common connection methods.

•

Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In most situations, the ADW4302v2 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-4302v2 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.

•

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

•

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.

• Access Control. Allows administrators to restrict the Internet Access available to

PCs on your LAN.

• Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Fire- wall Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.

• Universal Plug and Play (UPnP). UPnP allows automatic discovery and con-

figuration of the Broadband Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

• 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.

• 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.

• VPN Connectivity. Supports up to 8 IPSec VPN with DES, 3DES encryption and

SHA-1 / MD5 authentication, the network traffic over public Internet is secured.

• PPTP Server. The ADW-4302v2 emulates a Microsoft PPTP VPN Server, allow- ing clients to use the Microsoft VPN client provided in Windows.

• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) soft- ware using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

Introduction

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The ADW-4302v2 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 transmission, providing protection against snoopers. The WPA-PSK is a later standard than WEP, and provides both easier configuration and greater security than WEP.

• 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-4302v2 incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dy- namic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2 to your PC and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the ADW-4302v2.

• Remote Management. The ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2 to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.

Security Features

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

• Wireless LAN Security. 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-4302v2.

WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by MAC

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• 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-4302v2 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-4302v2 Unit

• Quick Installation Guide

• User’s Manual CD

• Power Adapter

• 1 RJ-45 Cable

• 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs of ADW-4302v2

Figure 2: Front Panel of ADW-4302v2

POWER On - Power on.

Off - No power.

STATUS Off - Normal operation.

Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware

Upgrade.

LAN

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.

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WLAN

On - Wireless enabled. 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.

ADSL On - ADSL connection is available.

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

connection.

Internet

On - Internet connection is available. Off - No Internet connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received.

Rear Panel

Figure 3: Rear Panel of ADW-4302v2

RESET Button (Reset to Defaults)

POWER port 10/100BaseT

LAN connections

ADSL port

This button will reset the ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2 to restart using the factory default values.

Connect the supplied power adapter here. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your

PCs to these ports.

Note:

Any LAN port on the ADW-4302v2 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.

Connect this port to your ADSL line.

Chapter 2

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the ADW-4302v2.

Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT 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

ADSL line To PC/Hub To Power Adapter

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the ADW-4302v2.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the ADW4302v2 should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the ADW-4302v2 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 ADW4302v2. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT 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-4302v2 will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

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3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the WAN port on the ADW-4302v2 (the RJ-11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the ADW-4302v2. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED should be ON.

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

onds, 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 WAN LED should be ON if ADSL line is connected.

• The Internet LED may be OFF. After configuration, it should come ON.

For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.

Chapter 3

Setup

This Chapter provides Setup details of the ADW-4302v2.

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-4302v2 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-4302v2 operation and Status. Chapter 5:

Operation and Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Internet (DMZ, Special Applications, URL Filter)

• Dynamic DNS

• Firewall Rules

• Firewall Services

• Schedule

• Virtual Servers

• VPN

Chapter 6: Advanced Features

Setup

Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logging

• E-mail

• Diagnostics

• Remote Admin

• Routing

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

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Configuration Program

The ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the ADW-4302v2. The PC and the ADW-4302v2 must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the ADW4302v2) or on the same LAN segment.

• The ADW-4302v2 must be installed and powered ON.

• If the ADW-4302v2's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another

device, the other device must be turned OFF until the ADW-4302v2 is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the ADW-4302v2:

1. After installing the ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2, as in this example, which uses the ADW-4302v2's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter default user name admin and password admin.

Setup

If you can't connect

If the ADW-4302v2 does not respond, check the following:

• The ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2'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 ADW4302v2'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 de- tails on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

• Ensure that your PC and the ADW-4302v2 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

When you connect to the ADW-4302v2, you may use the Setup Wizard function to setup the configurations of ADSL (The Setup Wizard will also run if the ADW-4302v2'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 5: 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-4302v2. 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 6: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP Server

IP address for the ADW-4302v2, 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-4302v2 is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

• If Enabled, the ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2 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 is DHCP

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-4302v2 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-4302v2'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-4302v2'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-4302v2's, the following procedure is required.

• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the ADW-4302v2. This setting is on the LAN screen.

• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the ADW-4302v2'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-4302v2's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the ADW-4302v2 will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g con-

nections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the ADW-4302v2'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 Region

Station name

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

• That the ADW-4302v2 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-4302v2.

Figure 7: Wireless Screen

Setup

SSID

Options Mode

This is also called the "Network Name".

• 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.

Select the desired mode:

• 802.11G-plus (TI) This allows clients to use any of the following modes:

• Standard 802.11b

• 802.11B+ (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced mode)

• Standard 802.11g

• 802.11G-plus (Texas Instruments proprietary enhanced

mode). This mode can increase throughput by up to 50%, but will only work between compatible TI wireless stations.

• 802.11g & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the ADW-4302v2.

• 802.11g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the ADW-4302v2.

• 802.11b only - Only 802.11b connections are available.

802.11g Wireless Stations will only be able to use the ADW4302v2 if they are fully backward-compatible with the

802.11b standard.

Channel No.

Broadcast SSID

Wireless Security Current Setting

Configure Button

Access Point Enable Wire-

less Access Point

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-4302v2 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.

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 made via the wired LAN.

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Set Stations Button

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.

Setup

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 desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use the same setting.

• 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.

Figure 8: 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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You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.

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 9: 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. Wireless Stations must use the same encryption method.

Setup

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 10: 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

Use this to change an existing entry in the "Trusted Stations" list:

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.

Setup

Password Screen

The password screen allows you to assign a password to the ADW-4302v2.

Figure 11: Password Screen

Old Password New password Verify pass-

word

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

• The "User Name" is always admin

• Enter the password for the ADW-4302v2, as set on the Password screen above.

The default password is admin.

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

Figure 12: Password Dialog

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Mode Screen

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

Figure 13: 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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