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Table of Contents

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

Wireless ADSL Router Features......................................................................................1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Configuration Program ..................................................................................................11

Setup Wizard...................................................................................................................12

Configuring VCs..............................................................................................................14

Home Screen....................................................................................................................16

LAN Screen......................................................................................................................17

Wireless Screen................................................................................................................ 19

WiFi Protect Setup..........................................................................................................21

Wireless Security.............................................................................................................22

Trusted Wireless Stations...............................................................................................26

Password Screen..............................................................................................................28

Mode Screen.....................................................................................................................29

CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION..................................................................................30

Overview ..........................................................................................................................30

Windows Clients..............................................................................................................30

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 & PPPoA...........................................................................56

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address....................................................................57

Connection Details - Fixed IP Address..........................................................................58

CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES..............................................................................59

Overview ..........................................................................................................................59

Internet.............................................................................................................................59

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

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

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

Port Trigger.....................................................................................................................67

Port Forward...................................................................................................................69

Port Range Forward ....................................................................................................... 71

QoS ...................................................................................................................................72

CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION...............................................................74

Overview ..........................................................................................................................74

PC Database.....................................................................................................................75

Config File........................................................................................................................76

Logs...................................................................................................................................77

E-mail...............................................................................................................................79

Diagnostics....................................................................................................................... 81

Remote Administration...................................................................................................82

Routing.............................................................................................................................84

Upgrade Firmware..........................................................................................................88

CHAPTER 8 MODEM MODE..............................................................................................89

Overview ..........................................................................................................................89

Management Connections ..............................................................................................89

Home Screen....................................................................................................................90

Mode Screen.....................................................................................................................91

Operation.........................................................................................................................91

Status Screen....................................................................................................................92

APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................94

Overview ..........................................................................................................................94

General Problems............................................................................................................94

Internet Access.................................................................................................................94

Wireless Access................................................................................................................95

APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................................97

Modes ...............................................................................................................................97

BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................97

Channels...........................................................................................................................98

WEP..................................................................................................................................98

WPA-PSK ........................................................................................................................98

WPA-802.1x.....................................................................................................................99

WPA2-802.1x...................................................................................................................99

Wireless LAN Configuration..........................................................................................99

APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS .....................................................................................100

Multi-Function Wireless ADSL Router.......................................................................100

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

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

Chapter 1

Introduction

This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless ADSL Router's features and capabilities.

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless ADSL Router. The Wireless ADSL Router is a multi-function device providing the following services:

ADSL 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.

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

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Figure 1: Wireless ADSL Router

Wireless ADSL Router Features

The Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL 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).

Built-in ADSL Modem. The Wireless ADSL Router has a built-in ADSL modem,

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supporting all common ADSL connections.

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IPoA, PPPoE, PPPoA, Direct Connection Support. The Wireless ADSL Router

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supports all common connection methods.

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

ADSL Router can test your ADSL and Internet connection to determine the connection method used by your ISP.

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

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ADSL 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

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.

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.

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Port Forwarding. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your

LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.

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

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

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

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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.

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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.

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VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software

using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.

Wireless Features

• Standards Compliant. The Wireless ADSL Router complies with the IEEE802.11g

(DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs.

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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.

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

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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,

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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 changed

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quickly and easily.

Introduction

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 8-digit PIN code if there's no button.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless ADSL Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT

switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.

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DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP

address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless ADSL 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.

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Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from

the Wireless ADSL Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless ADSL Router.

Remote Management. The Wireless ADSL Router can be managed from any PC on

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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 ADSL Router to perform a Ping or

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DNS lookup.

Security Features

• Password - protected Configuration. Password protection is provided to prevent

unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

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Wireless LAN Security. WPA-802.1x, WPA2-802.1x and WEP and Wireless access

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

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

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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 Wireless ADSL Router.

Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are

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filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources.

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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 Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router Unit

• 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable

• 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable

• 1 RJ-11 to RJ45 cable (Germany only)

• Power Adapter

• Quick Installation Guide

• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.

Introduction

Physical Details

Front-mounted LEDs

Figure 2: Front Panel

Security/WPS

Power LED On - Power on.

WLAN On - Wireless enabled.

LAN

ADSL On - ADSL connection established.

Internet On - Internet connection is available.

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.

Off - No power.

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. It indicates the connection of each port.

If neither LED is on, there is no active connection on the corresponding LAN port.

Off - No ADSL connection currently exists. Flashing - ADSL is synchronizing.

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

ADSL port LAN connections

Reset Button (Reset to Defaults)

Power port

Connect this port to your ADSL line. Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to

these ports.

Note:

Any LAN port on the Wireless ADSL Router 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 Wireless ADSL Router to the factory default settings. To do this, press and hold the Reset Button for five (5) seconds, until the Power LED is lit, then release the Reset Button, and wait the Wireless ADSL Router to restart using the factory default values.

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

Chapter 2

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless ADSL 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 or IEEE 802.11b specifications.

Procedure

Figure 4: Installation Diagram

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless ADSL Router.

For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless ADSL Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs.

Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels.

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2. Connect LAN Cables

Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.

3. Connect ADSL Cable

Connect the supplied ADSL cable from to the ADSL port on the Wireless ADSL Router (the RJ11 connector) to the ADSL terminator provided by your phone company.

4. Power Up

Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless ADSL Router. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage.

5. Check the LEDs

• The Power LED should be ON.

• For the 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.

• 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 Wireless ADSL Router.

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 ADSL Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instruction s for the required functions.

To Do this: Refer to:

Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:

PC Configuration

Check Wireless ADSL Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:

Operation and Status

Use any of the following Advanced features:

• Internet (DMZ, URL Filter)

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• Options

• Schedule

• Port Trigger

• Port Forward

• Port Range Forward

• QoS

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Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features:

• PC Database

• Config File

• Logs

• E-mail

• Diagnostics

• Remote A dmin

• Routing

• Upgrade Firmware

Chapter 7 Advanced Administration

Setup

Configuration Program

The Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router, please ensure that:

• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless ADSL Router. The PC and

the Wireless ADSL Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless ADSL Router) or on the same LAN segment.

• The Wireless ADSL Router must be installed and powered ON.

• If the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.

Using your Web Browser

To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless ADSL Router:

1. After installing the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router, as

in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router does not respond, check the following:

• The Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL 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 ADSL 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 ADSL 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 ADSL Router, you should run the Setup Wizard to configure the ADSL and Internet Connection.

1. Click the Setup Wizard link on the main menu

2. On the first screen, select VC 1 (Router - Primary Internet Connection), then click "Next"

Figure 5: Setup Wizard Home Page

Setup

3. On the VC1 screen, shown below, enter the VPI and VCI values provided by your ISP,

then click "Next".

Figure 6: Setup Wizard - VC1

Figure 7: Setup Wizard - Internet Access

4. On the Internet Access Screen, shown above, select the correct connection type, as used

by your ISP. Click "Next" and complete the configuration for your connection method.

• You need the data supplied by your ISP. Your ISP's data will also have the DSL

Multiplexing Method ( LLC or VC )

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

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Connection Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP Address

Static (Fixed) IP Address

PPPoE, PPPoA You connect to the ISP only

IPoA (IP over ATM)

5. Step through the Wizard until finished.

6. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be

established.

7. If the connection test fails:

• Check all connections, and the front panel LEDs.

• Check that you have entered all data correctly.

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

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

when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically.

Normally, the connection is "Always on".

Often, none. Some ISP's may require you to

use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

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

a) User name and password are always required.

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

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

Configuring VCs

The Wireless ADSL Router supports multiple VCs (Virtual Circuits) on the ADSL connection. VC1 must be used for general-purpose Internet access. The other VCs are available for special

purposes, such as Video-on-Demand. You can only use these VCs if supported by your ISP and ADSL service provider. In that case,

they will provide the necessary configuration data.

Some ISP's allow multiple PPPoE connections. This allows multiple PCs to connect to the Internet using PPPoE client software. When using the Wireless ADSL Router, multiple PPPoE connections are neither necessary nor supported.

Setup

To Configure additional VCs

1. Start the Setup Wizard again.

2. On the first screen, select VC2, and click "Next"

3. Configure the VC setup screen as described below, then click "Next".

Figure 8: Setup Wizard - VC2

Setup Wizard VC Screen

VC Enable VPI VCI Multiplexing ATM Service LAN IP Address

4. When finished, click "Next" and complete the Wizard.

5. After completing the Wizard, you can check the Status screen to see the VC has been

corrected established.

The VC number is displayed To use this VC, you must enable it by checking this checkbox. Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Enter the VPI value provided by your ISP. Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. Select the multiplexing value provided by your ISP. Enter the IP address of the device on your LAN which will receive the

data on this VC.

• For Video-on-Demand, this would be the IP address of your

SetTop Box.

• For VoIP, this would be the IP address of your VoIP TA.

• Note that this IP address does not have to be in the same IP

address range as other devices on your local LAN.

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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 9: 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 one (1) button:

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

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.

Setup

LAN Screen

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

Figure 10: LAN Screen

Data - LAN Screen

TCP/IP

IP Address

Subnet Mask

DHCP Server

IP address for the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router is attached (the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment).

• If Enabled, the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router 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. Enter the desired value for the Lease Time, which should be between 1 and 7.

See the following section for further details on using DHCP.

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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).

• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as

allocating an IP Address.

• The Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL 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 ADSL 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 ADSL Router's, the following procedure is required.

• Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless ADSL Router. This setting is on the

LAN screen.

• Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless ADSL 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.

Setup

Wireless Screen

The Wireless ADSL Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless ADSL Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g

connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless ADSL 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.

Data - Wireless Screen

Identification

Region

Station name

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

• That the Wireless ADSL 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 ADSL Router.

Figure 11: Wireless Screen

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SSID

Options

Mode

Channel No.

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 & 802.11b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations

will be able to use the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

Wireless ADSL Router.

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

Wireless Stations will only be able to use the Wireless ADSL Router 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.

Broadcast SSID

WMM Support

Wireless Security

Current Setting

Configure Button

Access Point

Enable Wireless Access Point

If enabled, the Wireless ADSL 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 or disable this feature as required.

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.

Setup

Allow access by …

Set Stations Button

WiFi Protect Setup

WPS Enable WPS-Configure

WPS Configurable

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.

Enable this if you want to use Wireless WPS function. Click this button to open a sub-screen where you can modify the

"WPS" settings. See the following section for more details. Select the desired option:

Enabled - Select this if you want to configure wireless through WPS. Disabled -WPS is unconfigurable.

WiFi Protect Setup

Click WPS-Configure on the Wireless screen to view a screen like the following.

Figure 12: WiFi Protect Setup Screen

Data - WiFi Protect Setup Screen

WPS PIN

Enrollee’s PIN Device’s PIN

Enter the PIN code and click Add Client to AP to add the client device. Click the Generate Device’s Pin button to have the new pin code

displayed in the field.

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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-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

required.

• All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA standard. Keys are automatically

generated, so no key input is required.

• WPA2-802.1x - This version of WPA2 requires a Radius Server on your LAN to provide

the client authentication according to the 802.1x standard. Data transmissions are encrypted using the WPA2 standard.

If this option is selected:

• This Access Point must have a "client login" on the Radius Server.

• Each user must authenticate on the Radius Server. This is usually done using digital

certificates.

• Each user's wireless client must support 802.1x and provide the Radius authentication

data when required.

• All data transmission is encrypted using the WPA2 standard. Keys are automatically

generated, so no key input is required.

WEP Wireless Security

Figure 13: WEP

Setup

Data - WEP Screen

WEP Data Encryption

Default Key

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

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.

required, the 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

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

Figure 14: WPA-PSK

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WPA-802.1x Wireless Security

Figure 15: WPA-802.1x

Data - WPA-802.1x Screen

Server Address Radius Port Shared Key

Encryption

Enter the server address here. Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. 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.

WPA2-802.1x Wireless Security

Data - WPA2-802.1x Screen

Server Address Radius Port Shared Key

Enter the server address here. Enter the port number used for connections to the Radius Server. 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.

Figure 16: WPA2-802.1x

Setup

Encryption

The encryption method is AES. Wireless Stations must also use AES.

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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 17: Trusted Wireless Stations

Data - Trusted Wireless Stations

Trusted Wireless Stations

Other Wireless Stations

Name

Address

Buttons

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

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

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

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

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

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

click the " << " button.

• Enter the Address (MAC or physical address) of the wireless

station, and click the "Add " button.

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

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

• Click the " >> " button.

Setup

Edit

Add (Update)

Clear

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 Update.

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, th is 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 Wireless ADSL Router.

Figure 18: Password Screen

Old Password New password Verify password

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

• The "User Name" is always admin

• Enter the password for the Wireless ADSL Router, as set on the Password screen above.

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

Figure 19: Password Dialog

Setup

Mode Screen

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

Figure 20: Mode Screen

Select the desired option, and click "Save".

Router

Modem

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

Only the ADSL Modem component is operational.

• All Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does

not perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic passing through it.

• You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses

to the Wireless clients using this Access Point.

• All traffic received on either the Wireless or LAN interface will be sent

over the ADSL connection.

Notes:

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

what you want.

• After changing the mode, this device will restart, which will take a few seconds. The

menu will also change, depending on the mode you are in.

• The Wireless Access Point can function in either Router or Modem mode. But generally it

is not a good idea to combine a Modem with an Access Point, because all data received from the wireless stations will be sent over the modem connection. (Since the modem is transparent, it does not examine the traffic to determine whether the traffic is for the LAN or the WAN.)

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

Chapter 4

PC Configuration

This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.

Overview

For each PC, the following may need to be configured:

• TCP/IP network settings

• Internet Access configuration

• Wireless configuration

Windows Clients

This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless ADSL Router.

The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Wireless ADSL Router 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 Wireless ADSL Router settings and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.

• By default, the Wireless ADSL Router 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 Wireless ADSL Router

• 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 - Advanced Setup for details.

PC Configuration

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

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

Figure 21: 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 22: 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 Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.

Using "Specify an IP Address"

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

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• On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless ADSL Router's IP address in the New Gateway

field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless ADSL Router.

Figure 23: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98)

• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search

Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.

Figure 24: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)

PC Configuration

Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0

1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as

shown below.

Figure 25: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP

2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.

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Figure 26: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address

3. Select the network card for your LAN.

4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify

an IP Address, as explained below.

Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server

This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless ADSL Router will act as a DHCP Server.

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.

Specify an IP Address

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

1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless ADSL Router. To set

this:

• Click the Advanced button on the screen above.

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

Wireless ADSL Router's IP address, as shown in Figure 27 below.

• If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless ADSL Router the first entry in

the Gateways list.

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Figure 27 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway

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

• Click the DNS tab.

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

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

Figure 28: Windows NT4.0 - DNS

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:

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

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

screen like the following:

Figure 29: Network Configuration (Win 2000)

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

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

Figure 30: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000)

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

Using DHCP

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

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

• Enter the Wireless ADSL Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK.

(Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless ADSL Router.)

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and

enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP

1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection.

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

like the following:

Figure 31: Network Configuration (Windows XP)

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

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

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Figure 32: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP)

5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct.

Using DHCP

Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

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

• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless ADSL Router's IP address and click OK.

Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless ADSL Router.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and

enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.

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Internet Access

To configure your PCs to use the Wireless ADSL Router for Internet access:

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

• Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN,

rather than by a Dial-up connection.

For Windows 9x/ME/2000

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

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

3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a

local area network (LAN)" and click Next.

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

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

are unchecked.

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

now?".

7. Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard.

Setup is now completed.

For Windows XP

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

2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection.

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard.

Setup is now completed.

Accessing AOL

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

• Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or

later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions.

• Click the Setup button.

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

ADSL Router".

• Click Edit Location. Select TCP/IP for the Network field. (Leave the Phone Number

blank.)

• Click Save, then OK.

Configuration is now complete.

• Before clicking "Sign On", always ensure that you are using the "Wireless ADSL Router"

location.

PC Configuration

Macintosh Clients

From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router. The procedure is as follows.

1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

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

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

can be left blank.

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

Note:

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

• Set the Router Address field to the Wireless ADSL Router's IP Address.

• Ensure your DNS settings are correct.

Linux Clients

To access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless ADSL Router as the "Gateway".

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

Fixed IP Address

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

• Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)

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

1. Start your X Windows client.

2. Select Control Panel - Network

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

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

5. To apply your changes

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

• OR, restart your system.

Other Unix Systems

To access the Internet via the Wireless ADSL Router:

• Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless

ADSL Router.

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

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Wireless Station Configuration

This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the W ireless ADSL Ro uter's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client.

To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless ADSL Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows:

Mode

SSID (ESSID)

Wireless Security

The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc) Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode. This must match the value used on the Wireless ADSL Router. The

default value is Wireless.

Note! The SSID is case sensitive.

By default, Wireless security on the Wireless ADSL Router is disabled.

• If Wireless security remains disabled on the Wireless ADSL Router,

all stations must have wireless security disabled.

• If Wireless security is enabled on the Wireless Router (either WEP

or WPA-PSK), each station must use the same settings as the Wireless ADLS Router.

Wireless Configuration on Windows XP

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

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

Figure 33: Network Connections (Windows XP)

2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, check that it is enabled (menu option says

Disable, rather than Enable) and then select View Available Wireless Networks.

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

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Figure 34 Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

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

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

Wireless ADSL Router.

If Wireless Security is Disabled

If Wireless security on the Wireless ADSL Router is disabled, Windows will warn you that the Wireless network is not secure.

Figure 35 Insecure Wireless Network (Windows XP)

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To connect:

• Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it

is not secure.

• The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few

seconds for the connection to be established.

If using WEP Data Encryption

If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.

Figure 36: WEP (Windows XP)

To connect:

• Enter the WEP key, as set on the Wireless ADSL Router, in the Network Key field.

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

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

• Click the Connect button.

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

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Figure 37: Advanced - Wireless Networks

Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:

Figure 38: Wireless Network Properties - WEP

Configure this screen as follows:

• Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless ADSL Router. (If the setting on the

Wireless ADSL Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.)

• For Data Encryption, select WEP.

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

Wireless ADSL Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.)

• The Key index must match the default key index on the Wireless ADSL Router. The

default value is 1.

• Ensure the options The key is provided for me automatically and This is a computer-to-

computer (ad hoc) network are unchecked.

• Click OK to save and close this dialog.

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

Figure 39: Preferred Networks

Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.

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If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption

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

Figure 40: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

You will then see a screen like the example below.

Figure 41: Advanced - Wireless Networks

Select the SSID for the Wireless ADSL Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following:

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Figure 42: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK

Configure this screen as follows:

• Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK.

• For Data Encryption, select TKIP.

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

Wireless ADSL Router.

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

• Click OK to save and close this dialog.

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

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Figure 43: Preferred Networks

Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.

If the SSID is not listed

If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless ADSL Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.

Figure 44: Wireless Networks (Windows XP)

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

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

Figure 45: Unlisted Wireless Network

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

Figure 46: Add Wireless Network

3. Configure this screen as follows:

• Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless ADSL Router. Remember the SSID is

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

• Set Network Authentication and Data Encryp tion to match the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

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

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

computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network.

• Click OK to save and exit.

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

Figure 47: Preferred Networks

5. Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless ADSL Router.

Chapter 5

Operation and Status

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

Operation - Router Mode

Once both the Wireless ADSL Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic.

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

Status Screen

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

Operation and Status

Data - Status Screen

ADSL

Modem Status DownStream

Connection Speed UpStream

Connection Speed VC 1 ~ 8 Status

ADSL Details

Internet (VC1)

Connection Method

Figure 48: Status Screen

This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.

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

For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed. This will be either "Enabled" or "Disabled".

Note: VC 1 is a standard (Routed) Internet connection. Other VCs are Bridge-mode connections.

Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit).

Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard.

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Connection Status

Internet IP Address

WAN MAC Address Connection Details

LAN

IP Address Network Mask

This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection

• Active - Connection exists

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

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

• Failed - The connection was terminated abnormally. This

could be caused by Modem failure, or the loss of the connection to the ISP's server.

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

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

It displays the MAC address for the WAN. Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed

description of the current connection. Depending on the type of connection, a "log" may also be available.

The IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router. The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.

DHCP Server

MAC Address

Wireless

Name (SSID)

Region Channel

Wireless AP

Broadcast Name

System

Device Name

Firmware Version

This shows the status of the DHCP Server function. The value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".

This shows the MAC Address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as seen on the LAN interface.

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

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

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

enabled. This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This setting

is on the Wireless screen.

The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" type connection.

The version of the current firmware installed.

Buttons

ADSL Details Connection Details

View the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit). Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed

Operation and Status

description of the current connection.

Attached Devices

Refresh Screen

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

Update the data displayed on screen.

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Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA

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

Figure 49: PPPoE Status Screen

Data - PPPoE/PPPoA Screen

Connection Time

PPPoE Link Status

Negotiation IP Address

Network Mask

Buttons

Connect Disconnect Close

This indicates how long the current connection has been established.

This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established.

• If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be

used to establish a connection.

• If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button

can be used to break the connection. This indicates the status of the PPPoE Server login. The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This

address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above.

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

Operation and Status

Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address

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

Figure 50: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

Data - Dynamic IP address

Internet

IP Address

Network Mask Default Gateway

DHCP Server DNS Server Lease Obtained

Lease Expires

Buttons

Release

Renew

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

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

IP Address above. The IP address of your ISP's DHCP Server. The IP address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. This indicates when the current IP address was obtained, and how

long before this IP address allocation (the DCHP lease) expires.

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

If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless ADSL Router, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.

Close this window.

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Connection Details - Fixed IP Address

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

Figure 51: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address

Data - Fixed IP address Screen

Internet

IP Address

Network Mask Default Gateway

DNS Server

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

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

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

Chapter 6

Advanced Features

This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless ADSL Router's "Advanced" Features.

Overview

The following advanced features are provided:

• Internet:

• DMZ

• URL filter

• Access Control

• Dynamic DNS

• Options

• Schedule

• Port Trigger

• Port Foward

• Port Range Forward

• QoS

Internet

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

Figure 52: Internet Screen

DMZ

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

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

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

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

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

URL Filter

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

On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting:

• Disable - disable this feature.

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

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

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

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

Data - URL Filter Screen

Current Filter Strings

The list contains the current list of items to block.

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

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

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

Figure 53: URL Filter Screen

Advanced Features

Add Filter String

Trusted PC

Allow this PC to..

Trusted PC

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

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

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

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

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Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)

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

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

DDNS Services work as follows:

1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service providers.

2. After registration, use the Service provider's normal procedure to obtain your desired

Domain name.

3. Enter your DDNS data on the Wireless ADSL Router's DDNS screen, and enable the

DDNS feature.

4. The Wireless ADSL Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is

recorded at the DDNS service provider's Domain Name Server.

5. From the Internet, users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers (or DMZ PC)

using your Domain name, as shown on this screen.

Dynamic DNS Screen

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

Figure 54: DDNS Screen

Data - Dynamic DNS Screen

DDNS Service

Use a Dynamic DNS Service

Service Provider

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

Select the desired DDNS Service provider.

Web Site

DDNS Data

Host Name

Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider.

Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use.

Advanced Features

User Name

Password

DDNS Status

Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your Email address.)

Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com calls this a key.)

• This message is returned by the DDNS Server.

• Normally, this message should be "Update successful"

• If the message indicates some problem, you need to connect to

the DDNS Service provider and correct this problem.

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Options

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

An example Options screen is shown below.

Figure 55: Options Screen

Data - Options Screen

Internet

Respond to Ping

MTU Size

UPnP

Advertisement Period

Advertisement Time to Live

• If checked, the Wireless Router will respond to Ping (ICMP)

packets received from the Internet.

• If not checked, Ping (ICMP) packets from the Internet will be

ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security.

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

changed if advised to do so by Technical Support.

• UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and

configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is by supported Windows ME, XP, or later.

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

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

Enter the desired value, in minutes. The valid range is from 1 to 1440.

Enter the desired value, in hops. The valid range is from 1 to 255.

Advanced Features

Schedule

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

Data - Schedule Screen

Schedule

Day Session 1

Session 2 Start Time Finish Time

Local Time

Time Zone

Adjust for Daylight Savings Time

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

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

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

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

Figure 56: Schedule Screen

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Use this NTP Server

Current Time

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

If this setting is not enabled, the default NTP Servers are used. This displays the current time on the Wireless ADSL Router, at the

time the page is loaded.

Advanced Features

Port Trigger

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

The Port Trigger screen can be reached by clicking the Port Trigger on the screen. You can then define your Port Trigger. You will need detailed information about the

application; this is normally available from the supplier of the application. Also, note that the terms "Incoming" and "Outgoing" on this screen refer to traffic from the

client (PC) viewpoint

Figure 57: Port Trigger Screen

Data - Port Trigger Screen

Port Trigger

Enable Name

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

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Outgoing Ports

Incoming Ports

• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send

data to the remote system or service.

• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used

by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the

application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you

receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data).

• Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used

by the application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.

• Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the

application server, for data you receive.

Advanced Features

Port Forward

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

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

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

Figure 58: Port Forwarding Screen

Data - Port Forwarding Screen

Port Forwarding

Application External Port

Internal Port

Protocol IP Address

Enter the desired application type. Traffic from the Internet using this port number will be sent to the

Server. This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number. If it is different, this device will perform a "mapping" or "translation" function, allowing the server to use a different port to the clients.

Enter the port numbers which the Server software is configured to use.

Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server. Enter the desired IP address.

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Enabled

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

Advanced Features

Port Range Forward

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

Figure 59: Port Range Forwarding Screen

Data - Port Range Forwarding Screen

Port Range Forwarding

Application Start

End

Protocol IP Address Enable

Enter the desired application type. Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the

application server. Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application

server. Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server. Enter the desired IP address. Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.

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QoS

The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you specify priorities for different traffic. Lower priority traffic will be slowed down to allow greater throughput or less delay for high priority traffic.

An example QoS screen is shown below.

Data - QoS Screen

QoS Setting

Management Type

Bandwidth

To disable QoS (Quality of Service), keep the default setting, Disable. To enable QoS (Quality of Service), click Enable and follow these instructions.

There are 2 options:

• Rate Control - The QoS will be managed by the size of the

• Priority - The QoS will be managed by the priority.

Enter the desired value of the bandwidth.

Figure 60: QoS Screen

bandwidth.

Advanced Features

Category

Summary

Priority Name

• Applications:

• Add a New Application (Once selected, please complete the

following setups.)

• Ip/Net: Enter the IP address.

• Rate: Enter the desired rate value.

• Priority: Select the desired option (High, Normal, Low)

• Direct: Select Upstream or Downstream as required.

• Self-Define

• Name. Enter a name for your device.

• Port Range: Enter the value for the desired port range.

• Protocol: Select the desired option.

• Ip/Net: Enter the IP address of your device.

• Rate: Enter the desired rate value.

• Priority: Select the option (High, Normal, Low) from the list.

• Direct: Select Upstream or Downstream as required.

The general Information of this Application or IP Address. The Name of this Application or IP Address.

Information

The general Information of this Application or IP Address.

Chapter 7

Advanced Administration

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

Overview

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

The available settings and features are:

PC Database

Config File

Logs & Email Diagnostics

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

Backup or restore the configuration file for the Wireless ADSL Router. This file contains all the configuration data.

View or clear all logs, set E-Mailing of log files and alerts. Perform a Ping or DNS Lookup.

Remote Admin Routing Upgrade Firmware

Allow settings to be changed from the Internet. Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways. Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Wireless

ADSL Router.

Advanced Administration

PC Database

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

• It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.

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

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

PC Database Screen

An example PC Database screen is shown below.

Figure 61: PC Database

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

required.

• The Wireless ADSL Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the

name or IP address. The "Hardware Address" can only change if you change the PC's network card or adapter.

Data - PC Database Screen

Known PCs

Name

IP Address

Buttons

Refresh

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

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

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

Update the data on screen.

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Config File

This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless ADSL Router, and save them to a file on your PC.

You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless ADSL Router, by uploading it to the Wireless ADSL Router.

This screen also allows you to set the Wireless ADSL Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted.

An example Config File screen is shown below.

Data - Config File Screen

Backup Config

Restore Config

Default Config

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

This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file back to the Wireless ADSL Router.

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

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

existing settings. Clicking the Factory Defaults button will reset the Wireless ADSL

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

Figure 62: Config File Screen

Advanced Administration

Logs

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

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

Data - Logs Screen

Logs Current Time Log Data Buttons

Figure 63: Logs Screen

The current time on the Wireless ADSL Router is displayed. Current log data is displayed in this panel. There are three (3) buttons

• Refresh - Update the log data.

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

messages easier to read.

• Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only

functional if the E-mail screen has been configured.

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Include in Log Include (Checkboxes)

Syslog Disable Broadcast on LAN

Send to this Syslog Server

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

• Attempted access to blocked sites - If checked, attempted

Internet accesses which were blocked are logged.

• Connections to the Web-based interface of this Router - If

checked, this will log connections TO this Router, rather than

through this Router to the Internet.

• Router operation - If checked, other Router operations (not

covered by the selections above) will be logged.

• Known DoS attacks and Port Scans - If checked, Denial of

Service attacks, as well as port scans, will be logged.

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

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

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

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E-mail

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

Data - E-mail Screen

E-Mail Notification

Turn E-mail Notification on

Send to this Email address

Outgoing (SMTP) Mail Server

My SMTP Mail Server requires authentication

User Name

Password

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

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

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

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

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

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

Figure 64: E-mail Screen

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E-mail Alerts

Send E-mail alerts immediately

E-mail Logs

Send Logs

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

• A known hacker attack is directed at your IP address

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

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

blocked site.

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

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

• When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent

when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic.

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

specified.

• If Daily is selected, the log is sent at the time specified.

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

• If Weekly is selected, the log is sent once per week, on the

specified day, at the specified time. Select the day and the time of day you wish the E-mail to be sent.

Note:

If the log is full before the time specified to send it, it will be sent regardless of the day and time specified.

Advanced Administration

Diagnostics

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

An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below.

Figure 65: Network Diagnostics Screen

Data - Network Diagnostics Screen

Ping

Ping this IP Address

Ping Button

DNS Lookup

Internet name

Lookup Button

Routing

Display

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

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

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

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

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

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Remote Administration

If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless ADSL Router via the Internet.

Figure 66: Remote Administration Screen

Data - Remote Administration Screen

Remote Administration

Enable Remote Management

Current IP Address

Port Number

Access Permission

Allow Remote Access

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

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

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

Enter a port number between 1 and 65535. The default for HTTP (Web) connections is port 80, but usin g port 80 will prevent the use of a Web "Virtual Server" on your LAN. So using a different port number is recommended. The default value is 8080.

The port number must be specified in your Browser when you connect. See the following section for details.

Select the desired option.

• Everyone - allow access by everyone on the Internet.

• Only This Computer - allow access by only one IP address.

Enter the desired IP address.

• IP Address Range - allow access from a range of IP addresses

on the Internet. Enter a beginning and ending IP address to define the allowed range.

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

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To connect from a remote PC via the Internet

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

2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless

ADSL Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g.

HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080

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

8080.

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

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Routing

Overview

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

page completely.

• If the Wireless ADSL Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment,

ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers.

• If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Wireless ADSL

Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.

• If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers, and you wish to control which LAN

segments use each Gateway, do NOT enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol). Configure the Static Routing table instead. (You also need to configure the other Routers.)

• If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable RIP on the

Wireless ADSL Router, and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are correct:

• Open Routing and Remote Access

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

RIP

• In the "Details" pane, right-click the interface you want to configure for RIP version 2,

and then click "Properties".

• On the "General" tab, set Outgoing packet protocol to "RIP version 2 broadcast", and

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

Routing Screen

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

Using this Screen

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

Static Routing Table

• If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your

Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached.

• The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN

later in this chapter for further details and an example.

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Data - Routing Screen

RIP

Figure 67: Routing Screen

RIP Direction RIP Version

Static Routing

Static Routing Table Entries

Buttons

Add

Edit

Delete Save

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

This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.

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

• Change any the properties as required, then click the "Edit"

button to save the changes to the selected entry.

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

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

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

Configuring Other Routers on your LAN

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

Local Router

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

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Destination IP Address Network Mask Gateway IP Address Metric

Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation. Normally 0.0.0.0, but check your router documentation. The IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router. 1

Other Routers on the Local LAN

Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless ADSL Router's Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless ADSL Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address.

• For a router with a direct connection to the Wireless ADSL Router's local Router, the

Gateway IP Address is the address of the Wireless ADSL Router's local router.

• For routers which must forward packets to another router before reaching the Wireless

ADSL Router's local router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the intermediate router.

Static Routing - Example

Figure 68: Routing Example

For the Wireless ADSL Router's Routing Table

For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Wireless ADSL Router requires 2 entries as follows.

Entry 1 (Segment 1)

Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Wireless ADSL Router's local

Router)

Metric 2

Entry 2 (Segment 2)

Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0

Advanced Administration

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

For Router A's Default Route

Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.1 (Wireless ADSL Router's IP

For Router B's Default Route

Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168.1.80 (Wireless ADSL Router's local

Address)

router)

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Upgrade Firmware

The firmware (software) in the Wireless ADSL Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser.

You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following.

Figure 69: Router Upgrade Screen

To perform the Firmware Upgrade:

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

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

3. Click the Upload button to commence the firmware upgrade.

The Wireless ADSL Router is unavailable during the upgrade process, and must restart when the upgrade is completed. Any connections to or through the Wireless ADSL Router will be lost.

Chapter 8

Modem Mode

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

Overview

There are two modes available on the Mode screen.

• Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are operational. In this mode,

this device can provide shared Internet Access to all your LAN users. Also, by default, it acts a DHCP Server, providing an IP address and related information to all Wireless and LAN users.

• Modem - Only the ADSL Modem component is operational. All Router features are

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

This Chapter describes operation while in Modem Mode, also called Bridge Mode.

Management Connections

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

• You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless

clients using this Access Point.

• This Modem/AP must be a valid device on your LAN, to allow management connections.

You must assign a (fixed) IP address which is within the address range used on your LAN, but not within the address range used by your DHCP server.

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

1. Start your WEB browser.

2. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the current IP Address of the Wireless ADSL

Modem, as in this example, which uses the Wireless ADSL Modem's default IP Address:

HTTP://192.168.0.1

3. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter admin for the user name, and the

current password, as set on the password screen. (The password is the same regardless of the mode.)

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Home Screen

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

Figure 70: Home Screen - Modem Mode

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

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

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

the DHCP server is not available while in Modem mode.

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

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

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

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

Modem Mode

Mode Screen

This screen is change back to Router mode, if desired.

Figure 71: Mode Screen

Data - Mode Screen

Device Name Device Mode

This field displays the current name of this device. Select the desired device mode for the router:

• Router - Both the ADSL Modem and the Router features are

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

• Modem - Only the ADSL Modem component is operational. All

Router features are disabled. This device is "transparent" - it does not perform any operations or make any changes to the network traffic passing through it. You need to have a DHCP Server on your LAN to provide IP addresses to the Wireless clients using this Access Point. This mode is also called Bridge Mode.

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.

Operation

Operation is automatic and transparent.

• Wireless clients can connect to the Access Point if they have the correct SSID and security,

but they must obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server on your LAN.

• The modem will act like any other ADSL modem. No routing will be performed, and no

client login will be done. If a client login is required, it must be performed by your Router/Gateway or by software on your PC.

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Status Screen

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

Figure 72: Status Screen - Bridge Mode

Data - Status Screen (Bridge Mode)

ADSL

Modem Status DownStream

Connection Speed UpStream

Connection Speed VC 1 Status

VC 2 Status VC 3 Status VC 4 Status

ADSL Details

LAN

IP Address

This indicates the status of the ADSL modem component. Displays the speed for the DownStream Connection.

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

For each VC (Virtual Circuit), the current status is displayed. This will be either "Enabled" or "Disabled".

Click this button to open a sub-window and view the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit).

The IP Address of the Wireless ADSL Router.

Modem Mode

Network Mask MAC Address

Wireless

Name (SSID)

Region Channel

Wireless AP

Broadcast Name

System

Device Name

Firmware Version

Buttons

The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above. This shows the MAC Address for the Wireless ADSL Router, as

seen on the LAN interface.

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

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

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

enabled. This indicates whether or not the SSID is Broadcast. This setting

is on the Wireless screen.

The current name of the Router. This name is also the "hostname" for users with a "@Home" type connection.

The version of the current firmware installed.

ADSL Details Attached Devices

Refresh Screen

View the details of each VC (Virtual Circuit). This will open a sub-window, showing all LAN and Wireless

devices currently on the network. Update the data displayed on screen.

Appendix A

Troubleshooting

This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions.

Overview

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

General Problems

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

Can't connect to the Wireless ADSL Router to configure it.

Check the following:

• The Wireless ADSL Router is properly installed, LAN connections are

OK, and it is powered ON.

• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless ADSL Router are on the same

network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

• If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP

client), restart it.

• If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP

Address within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 and thus compatible with the Wireless ADSL Router's default IP Address of

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

Internet Access

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error.

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

• Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings

are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address.

• If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the

Wireless ADSL Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)

• Check the Wireless ADSL Router's status screen to see if it is working

correctly.

Appendix A - Troubleshooting

Problem 2:

Solution 2:

Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless ADSL Router.

The Wireless ADSL Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.

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

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

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

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

Wireless Access

Problem 1:

Solution 1:

My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point.

Check the following.

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

Infrastructure Mode)

• The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same.

Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup".

• Both your PC and the Wireless ADSL Router must have the same

setting for WEP. The default setting for the Wireless ADSL Router is disabled, so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled.

• If WEP is enabled on the Wireless ADSL Router, your PC must have

WEP enabled, and the key must match.

• If the Wireless ADSL Router's Wireless screen is set to Allow Trusted

PCs only, then each of your Wireless stations must have been

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

• To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is

possible when close to the Wireless ADSL Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments.

Problem 2: Solution 2:

Wireless connection speed is very slow.

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

• Wireless ADSL Router location.

Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Wireless ADSL Router.

• Wireless Channel

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

• Radio Interference

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

• RF Shielding

Wireless ADSL Router User Guide

Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless ADSL Router.

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