Sercomm IP806SMP Users Manual
802.11g Wireless
Broadband
802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point
Broadband Internet Access
4-Port Switching Hub
Router
User's Guide
Regulatory Approvals
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
(Example - use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral
devices).
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20
centimeters between the radiator and your body.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at
least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
Channel
The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication.
•Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to
choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA
and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent
Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an
Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest
signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.)
• If using "Ad-hoc" mode (no Access Point), all Wireless stations should be set to use the
same Channel. However, most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see if there
is an existing "Ad-hoc" group they can join.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................1
Wireless Router Features ................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents ..............................................................................................................3
Physical Details.................................................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................... 6
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 6
Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 SETUP ................................................................................................................8
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 8
Configuration Program ....................................................................................................9
Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................... 11
LAN Screen......................................................................................................................14
Wireless Screen................................................................................................................ 16
Password Screen.............................................................................................................. 20
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................................. 21
Overview ..........................................................................................................................21
Windows Clients.............................................................................................................. 21
Macintosh Clients............................................................................................................ 33
Linux Clients.................................................................................................................... 33
Other Unix Systems......................................................................................................... 33
Wireless Station Configuration...................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ......................................................................... 35
Operation ......................................................................................................................... 35
Status Screen.................................................................................................................... 35
Connection Status - PPPoE ............................................................................................37
Connection Status - PPTP ..............................................................................................39
Connection Status - L2TP............................................................................................... 40
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond............................................................................ 41
Connection Details - SingTel RAS ................................................................................. 42
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ......................................................... 44
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES .............................................................................. 46
Overview ..........................................................................................................................46
Access Control ................................................................................................................. 46
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) .......................................................................... 53
Advanced Internet Screen ..............................................................................................55
Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................59
WAN Port Configuration ...............................................................................................63
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION ............................................................... 66
Overview ..........................................................................................................................66
Config File........................................................................................................................ 67
Logs................................................................................................................................... 68
Network Diagnostics ....................................................................................................... 70
Options ............................................................................................................................. 71
PC Database.....................................................................................................................73
Remote Admin ................................................................................................................. 77
Routing ............................................................................................................................. 78
Security............................................................................................................................. 82
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Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................................... 84
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................ 85
Overview ..........................................................................................................................85
General Problems............................................................................................................ 85
Internet Access.................................................................................................................85
Wireless Access................................................................................................................ 86
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS.......................................................................... 87
Modes ............................................................................................................................... 87
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................ 87
Channels........................................................................................................................... 88
WEP.................................................................................................................................. 88
Wireless LAN Configuration.......................................................................................... 88
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................89
Multi-Function Wireless Router .................................................................................... 89
Wireless Interface............................................................................................................ 89
Regulatory Approvals ..................................................................................................... 90
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Document Version: 1.3 (October, 2003)
All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities.
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multifunction device providing the following services:
Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
•
4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
•
Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
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Figure 1: Wireless Router
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide
sophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet
through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid)
IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port
•
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN
port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type
services.
Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless
•
Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and
Fixed IP Address.
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Advanced Internet Functions
• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such
as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult
to use when behind a Firewall, is included.
Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or
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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.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your
LAN. The required setup is quick and easy.
•
Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, one (1) PC on your
local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or
individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.
URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
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Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
•
Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to differ-
•
ent groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group.
•
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 Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS)
specifications for Wireless LANs.
•
Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard
provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and
802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of
•
64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported.
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Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the the
MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless
Stations can access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed
quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switch-
ing hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN.
•
DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP
address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP
Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN.
•
Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static
routing table.
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Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-
ration.
•
Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from
the Wireless Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file
to the Wireless Router.
• Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your
LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the
Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS
lookup.
•
UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-
figuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to
prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
•
Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as
Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
•
NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) tech-
nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and
even the existence of each PC is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network,
only a single device - the Wireless Router.
Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-
•
ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from
external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless
Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The Wireless Router Unit
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
Power LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Figure 2: Front Panel
Status (Red)
LED
LAN LEDs
WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Inter-
Wireless LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for
On - Error condition.
Off - Normal operation.
Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and during a Firmware Up-
grade.
For each port, there are 2 LEDs
• Link/Act
• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corre-
sponding LAN (hub) port.
• 100
• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
• Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using
10BaseT, or no active connection.
net) port is established.
Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access
point. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data.
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Rear Panel
Introduction
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Power port
10/100BaseT
LAN connections
WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Reset Button
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to
these ports.
If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port
will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary.
Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will
reboot (restart).
• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data
and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
1. Power Off.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED
LED has flashed TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the
factory default values.
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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.
Requirements
• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable
modem (for WAN port usage)
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the
IEEE802.11g specifications.
Procedure
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Figure 4: Installation Diagram
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.
Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
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Installation
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless
Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the
PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless
Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable.
Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port
when required.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable
supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
• Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up.
Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is
also ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
• The WLAN LED should be ON
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router.
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Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
• Internet Access
• LAN configuration
• Wireless setup
• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the
Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the
required functions.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check Wireless Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Advanced features:
• Access Control
• Dynamic DNS
• Advanced Internet (Special Applications, DMZ, URL
Filter)
• Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding)
• WAN Port Setup
Use any of the following Administration Configuration
settings or features:
• Config File download/upload
• Logs
• Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup)
• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)
• PC Database
• Remote Management
• Routing (RIP and static Routing)
• Security settings
• Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Chapter 7
Advanced Administration
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Setup
Configuration Program
The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure
it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.
The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
• Netscape V4.08 or later
• Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and the
Wireless Router must be directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router)
or on the same LAN segment.
• The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.
• If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.0.1) is already used by another
device, the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new
IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless Router will appear in the
system tray, notifying you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a
new desktop shortcut to the newly-discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Router, you can accept the
desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My
Network Places (previously called Network Neighborhood).
• Double - click the icon for the Wireless Router (either on the Desktop, or in My Network
Places) to start the configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details
of the initial configuration process.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:
1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already
running, restart it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as in this
example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.0.1
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If you can't connect
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is
powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 192.168.0.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your
PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address.
(See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range
192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to
255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your
PC's TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.
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Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically.
(The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check
the data supplied by your ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be
established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) address of
your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the "Clone MAC address" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.
Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automatically.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may
require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
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PPTP PPTP is mainly used in
Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static
(Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
Big Pond (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• Big Pond Server IP address
• Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• RAS Plan
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Setup
Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future,
you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
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.
From any help screen, you can access the list of all
help files (help index).
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LAN Screen
Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown
below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Server
Buttons
Save
IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use
the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is
using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP
Address from within the range used by your LAN.
The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the Wireless Router is attached (the same value as
the PCs on that LAN segment).
• If Enabled, the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs
(DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and
recommended) value is Enabled.
• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to
treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values
used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients
supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
Save the data on screen.
Cancel
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload
the file from the Wireless Router.
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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 Router can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows
uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".
• You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your
LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on
your LAN.)
Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen,
you can:
• Enable or Disable the Wireless Router's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP
Server, rather than the Wireless Router's, the following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting is on the LAN
screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router's IP Address as the Default
Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/ME.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.
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Wireless Screen
The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations.
Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections,
and no configuration is required for this feature.
To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the
Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown
below.
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Regulatory
Domain
Station name
SSID
(ESSID)
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory
domain.
This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Router.
On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the
name of the Access Point in use.
• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier).
• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
Figure 7: Wireless Screen
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Options
Setup
Mode
Channel No.
WEP data
encryption
Access Point
Allow LAN
access by …
Allow Internet
access by …
Select the desired mode:
• g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able
to use the Wireless Router.
• g only - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless
Router.
• b only - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g Wire-
less Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they
are fully backward-compatible with the 802.11b standard.
• 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.
• WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) status will display "Enabled" or
"Disabled", depending on whether WEP is being used. If used,
data is Encrypted before being transmitted, making communication more secure.
• Click the "Configure WEP" button to access the WEP sub-screen,
and view or change the WEP settings.
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access your LAN.
• Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
access your LAN. To select the required wireless stations, click
the "Select Stations" button.
• All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access
point to access the Internet.
• Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations
use the access point to access the Internet. To select the required
wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button.
Buttons
Configure WEP
Select Stations
Save
Cancel
Click this button to view the WEP sub-screen. See the following
section for more details.
Click this button to select the required PCs.
Save the data on screen.
The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the
last "Save" operation.
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WEP Screen
This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure WEP" button on the Wireless screen.
Data - WEP Screen
WEP Data Encryption
WEP Data
Encryption
Authentication
Type
Key Input
Default Key
Select the option to match other Wireless Stations:
• Disabled - data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted.
• 64 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
• 128 Bit - data is encrypted, using the default key, before being
Normally, this should be left at the default value of "Automatic". If
changed to "Open System" or "Shared Key", ensure that your Wireless
Stations use the same setting.
Select "Hex" or "ASCII" depending on your input method. (All keys
are converted to Hex, ASCII input is only for convenience.)
Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is
ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for
decryption only.
Figure 8: WEP Screen
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 64 Bit Encryption, the key size is 5 chars (ASCII) or 10 chars in HEX (0~9
and A~F).
transmitted. You must enter at least the default key. For 128 Bit
Encryption, the key size is 13 chars (ASCII) or 26 chars in HEX
(0~9 and A~F).
You must enter a Key Value for the Default Key.
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Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish to use. The Default Key is
required, the other keys are optional. Other stations must have the
same key.
Setup
Passphrase
If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering
the key value directly. Enter the desired phrase, and click the "Generate Keys" button.
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Password Screen
The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router.
Figure 9: Password Screen
Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above)
you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password
has been set, this dialog will not appear.)
Figure 10: Password Dialog
• Leave the "User Name" blank.
• Enter the password for the Wireless Router, as set on the Password screen above.
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Chapter 4
PC Configuration
This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal")
LAN.
4
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
Router.
The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
The Wireless 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 Router settings, and the default Windows
TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made.
• By default, the Wireless 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 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 - Ad-
vanced Setup for details.
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME:
1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following:
Figure 11: 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 12: 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 Router will act as a
DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless 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 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 Router.
Figure 13: 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 14: DNS Tab (Win 95/98)
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Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0
1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as
shown below.
Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
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Figure 16: 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
Router will act as a DHCP Server.
Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless 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 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 Router's IP address, as shown in Figure 17 below.
• If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the
Gateways list.
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