Sercomm IP1006RR User Manual
Wireless-N Broadband
Router
IP1006RR
Pre-N Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
User's Guide
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................. 1
Wireless Router Features.................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................5
Physical Details.................................................................................................................. 6
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 8
Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 8
Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 3 SETUP............................................................................................................... 10
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 10
Configuration Program................................................................................................... 11
Setup Wizard ...................................................................................................................12
Home Screen .................................................................................................................... 15
LAN Screen......................................................................................................................16
Wireless Screen................................................................................................................18
Wireless Security ............................................................................................................. 21
Trusted Wireless Stations ............................................................................................... 25
Password Screen .............................................................................................................. 27
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................................28
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 28
Windows Clients .............................................................................................................. 28
Macintosh Clients ............................................................................................................ 41
Linux Clients....................................................................................................................41
Other Unix Systems.........................................................................................................41
Wireless Station Configuration ...................................................................................... 42
Wireless Configuration on Windows XP....................................................................... 42
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ......................................................................... 52
Operation - Router Mode ............................................................................................... 52
Status Screen.................................................................................................................... 52
Connection Status - PPPoE............................................................................................. 55
Connection Status - PPTP............................................................................................... 56
Connection Status - L2TP............................................................................................... 57
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond............................................................................ 58
Connection Details - SingTel RAS.................................................................................. 59
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address.....................................................................60
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address .......................................................................... 61
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES............................................................................... 62
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 62
Internet.............................................................................................................................62
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)........................................................................... 65
Options .............................................................................................................................67
Schedule............................................................................................................................ 68
Port Trigger ..................................................................................................................... 70
Port Forward ................................................................................................................... 72
Port Range Forward ....................................................................................................... 74
QoS.................................................................................................................................... 75
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION................................................................ 77
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 77
PC Database.....................................................................................................................78
Config File........................................................................................................................79
Logs................................................................................................................................... 80
E-Mail...............................................................................................................................82
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Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................84
Remote Administration................................................................................................... 85
Routing ............................................................................................................................. 87
Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................... 91
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 92
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 92
General Problems ............................................................................................................ 92
Internet Access.................................................................................................................92
Wireless Access ................................................................................................................ 93
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .......................................................................... 94
Modes ............................................................................................................................... 94
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................ 94
Channels........................................................................................................................... 95
WEP.................................................................................................................................. 95
WPA-PSK ........................................................................................................................ 95
WPA2-PSK ...................................................................................................................... 96
WPA-802.1x ..................................................................................................................... 96
Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................96
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS........................................................................................ 97
Multi-Function Wireless Router ....................................................................................97
Wireless Interface............................................................................................................ 97
Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................................... 98
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multifunction device providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
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Wireless Access Point for 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Wireless Stations.
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4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
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Figure 1: Wireless Router
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router, 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).
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DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
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PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN
port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Pro-
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tocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type
services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported.
Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless
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Router 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 connec-
tions 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.
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Special Applications. This feature, also called Port Triggering, allows you to use
Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
Port Triggering. This feature, also called Special Applications, allows you to use
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Internet applications which normally do not function when used behind a firewall.
Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
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LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
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LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
Dynamic DNS Support. DDNS, when used with the Virtual Servers feature, allows
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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.
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URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different
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groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.
Firewall. As well as the built-in firewall to protect your LAN, you can define Firewall
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Rules to determine which incoming and outgoing traffic should be permitted.
Scheduling. Both the URL Filter and Firewall rules can be scheduled to operate only at
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certain times. This provides great flexibility in controlling Internet -bound traffic.
Logs. Define what data is recorded in the Logs, and optionally send log data to a Syslog
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Server. Log data can also be E-mailed to you.
QoS Support Quality of Service can be used to handle packets so that more important
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connections receive priority over less important one.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for Wireless LANs.
Supports Pre-N Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward
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compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
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Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 300Mbps are supported.
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64
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Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.
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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.
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WPA2-PSK support. Support for WPA2 is also included. WPA2 uses the extremely
secure AES encryption method.
802.1x Support. Support for 802.1x mode is included, providing for the industrial-
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strength wireless security of 802.1x authentication and authorization.
Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the
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MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless
Stations can access your LAN.
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Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
quickly and easily.
WPS Support. WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) can simplify the process of connecting any
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device to the wireless network by using the push button configuration (PBC) on the Wireless Access Point, or entering a PIN code if there's no button.
• WDS Support. Support for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows the Wireless
Access Point to act as a Wireless Bridge. Both Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Bridge
modes are supported.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router 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 dynamic IP
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address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router 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
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the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file
to the Wireless Router.
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Remote Management. The Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS
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lookup.
UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-
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figuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent
unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
Wireless LAN Security. WPA-PSK, WEP and Wireless access control by MAC address
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are all supported. The MAC-level access control feature can be used to prevent unknown
wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
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NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-
nology 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 Wireless Router.
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Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are
filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.
Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
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Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth
and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
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Package Contents
The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please
contact your dealer immediately.
• The Wireless Router Unit
• 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
Figure 2: Front Panel
Security On - Wireless security is On.
Off - Wireless security is Off.
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.
Wired
Power On - Power on.
WAN LED On - Connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem attached to the WAN
Internet On - Internet connection is available.
• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding
LAN (hub) port.
Off - No power.
(Internet) port is established.
Off - No connection to the ADSL/Broadband Modem.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
Off - No Internet connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the ADSL connection.
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Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
WPS Button
10/100BaseT
LAN connections
WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Reset Button
Power port
Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless device
to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryption-secured
wireless connection automatically.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to
these ports.
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will
reboot (restart).
• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for eight (8) seconds,
then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wireless Router to restart using the factory default values.
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.
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 connection.
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE
802.11g, IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.
Procedure
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Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.
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Installation
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless
Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router 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 Wireless
Router. 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 Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router (the RJ11
connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.
4. Power Up
Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router. Use only the power adapter
provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.
Power up by pressing the rear-mounted power switch IN.
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Wired LED should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)
• The WLAN LED should be ON if Wireless PC is connected.
• 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.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router.
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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
Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router 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
• Options
• Schedule
• Virtual Servers
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
• PC Database
• Config File
• Logs
• E-Mail
• Diagnostics
• Remote Admin
• Routing
• Upgrade Firmware
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
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Configuration Program
The Wireless Router 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 7.1 or later.
• Mozilla 1.6 or later
• Internet Explorer V5.5 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and the
Wireless Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router)
or on the same LAN segment.
• The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.
• If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another device,
the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:
1. After installing the Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router, as in this
example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows:
• User name admin
• Password password
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If you can't connect
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
• The Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router'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 Wireless Router'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 Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically.
(The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the
data supplied by your ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be
established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) address of
your PC. Run the Wizard, and use the "Copy from PC" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.
Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
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MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
PPTP PPTP is mainly used in
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automatically.
Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static
(Fixed).
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
• Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to you,
if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
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• User Name
• Password
• RAS Plan
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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future,
you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
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 Wireless Router. 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
DHCP
IP address for the Wireless Router, 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 Wireless Router is attached (the same value as the
PCs on that LAN segment).
• If Enabled, the Wireless Router 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 re-configured to
treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway. See the following
section for further details.
• The Start IP Address, Finish IP Address and Lease Time 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.
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 Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router'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 Wireless Router'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 Wireless Router's, the following procedure is required.
• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting is on the LAN screen.
• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router'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 Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations.
Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections,
and no configuration is required for this feature.
To change the Wireless Router'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.
Figure 7: Wireless Screen
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Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Region
Station name
SSID
Options
802.11 Mode
Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to
ensure:
• That the Wireless Router 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 Wireless Router.
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:
• Off - If selected, the wireless function is disabled.
• B only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wire-
less Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they are
fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.
• G only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless
Router.
• 11b + g + n (Mixed) - 802.11.g, 802.11b and 802.11n Wireless
stations will be able to use the Wireless Broadband Router.
Channel No.
Extension
Channel
Broadcast SSID
WMM Support
Bandwidth
Wireless Security
Current Setting
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.
Select Down channel or Up Channel from the drop-down list.
If enabled, the Wireless Router 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.
Enable this to use the WMM feature.
Select the desired bandwidth as required.
The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Disabled.
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Configure
Button
Click this button to access the Wireless security sub-screen, and view
or change the settings. See the following section for details.
MAC Address Filter
Allow access
by …
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
• Trusted Wireless stations only - Only wireless stations you
Set Stations
Click this button to manage the trusted PC database.
Button
WiFi Protect Setup
Enable WPS
AP PIN Code
Enable this if you want to use Wireless WPS function.
Enter the pin code here. Or you can click Regenerate button to have a
new code displayed in the field.
point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.
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.
Input Client PIN
Code
WDS Setup
Enable WDS
MAC Address
List
Enter the client pin code and click the OK button to add the client
device.
Enable this if you want to use Wireless WDS function.
Enter the MAC address(es) of AP(s) in the field(s).
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Wireless Security
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 4
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 standard 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.
• WPA2-PSK - This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security,
using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption.
• WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide the
client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted
using the WPA standard.
If this option is selected:
• This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.
• Each user must have a "user login" on the Radius Server.
• Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the login data when re-
quired.
• All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically
generated, so no key input is required.
WEP Wireless Security
Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
Figure 8: WEP
Authentication
Type
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.
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WEP Data
Encryption
Key
Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Key is required, the
Passphrase
Select the desired option, and ensure the Wireless Stations use the same
setting.
• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before 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).
• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before 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).
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.
other keys are optional. Other stations must have the same key.
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
Data - WPA-PSK Screen
Security
System
PSK
Encryption
WPA-PSK
Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more
secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-PSK is the
version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server on your
LAN.
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.
Figure 9: WPA-PSK
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WPA2-PSK Wireless Security
Figure 10: WPA2-PSK
Data - WPA2-PSK Screen
Authentication WPA2-PSK
This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater
security.
PSK
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 WPA2-PSK standard allows different encryption methods to be
used. Select the desired option. Wireless Stations must use the same
encryption method.
WPA-802.1x Wireless Security
Data - WPA-802.1x Screen
Server Address
Radius Port
Enter the server address here.
Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server.
Figure 11: WPA-802.1x
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Shared Key
Encryption
Enter the shared key. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the
network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same key. The key
must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
The encryption method is TKIP. Wireless Stations must also use
TKIP.
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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 Access Control
screen. You will see a screen like the sample below.
Figure 12: 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:
4. Select the Station in the Trusted Station list.
5. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the "Ad-
dress" field, and the Add button will change to Update.
6. Edit the address (MAC or physical address) as required.
7. 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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