Spark Tech WX-6615 User Manual
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Wireless 802.11g AP Router
WX-6615
User’s Guide
User’s Guide
Version 1.0
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Copyright statement
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March. 2003
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.Contents
1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................3
2. Safety Notification .........................................................................................................4
3. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................... 5
4 Web Management Settings ........................................................................................... 6
4.1. Setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………….7
4.2. Security…………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
4.3. System……………………………………………………………………………………………………12
4.4. DHCP……………………………………………………………………………………………………..15
4.5. SNMP……………………………………………………………………………………………………..17
4.6. Status……………………………………………………………………………………………………..18
4.7. Advanced Wireless…………………………………………………………………………………...19
4.8. Filters……………………………………………………………………………………………………..22
4.9. Port Forwarding……………………………………………………………………………………….25
4.10. Routing…………………………………………………………………………………………………27
4.11. DDNS…………………………………………………………………………………………………..29
5. Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................30
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your WX-6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router.
This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
§ WX-6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router
§ User Guide
§ Power Supply / Cord
§ Ethernet Cable
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor
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2. Safety Notification
Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation,
please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual
thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and
qualified personnel.
§ Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself.
§ Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom.
§ The device should be placed in a sheltered and non-slip location within a temperature range of
+5 to +40 Celsius degree.
§ Please do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing and
electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources.
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3. Hardware Installation
Front Panel
The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each
feature.
LED STATUS Description
Off No power
PWR/STAT
Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 minute)
Red Blink 1. System up 2. Power on 3. Firmware upgrade
Off no Ethernet link detected
LAN
Green On 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity.
Green Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10/100 Mbps LAN
WAN Orange Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10/100 Mbps LAN
G Yellow Blink Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless links
Rear Panel
The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port and Reset button. Refer to the following table for the
meaning of each feature.
Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter
Power (DC 5v)
provided with the device. Use of an unauthorized power adapter may
cause damage to your device and violate your warranty.
Reset
LAN
Press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds, all
configurations will set to factory default settings.
The RJ-45 Ethernet ports used to connect your PC, hub, switch or
Ethernet network.
WAN
The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your AP
Router to your xDSL or Cable modem.
WX-6615 AP Router Default Settings
The default settings are shown following.
User Name
Password admin
AP Router IP Address 192.168.1.1
AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
RF ESSID sparklan-g
11g RF Channel 6
Mode Mixed (11b and 11g)
Encryption Disabled
DHCP client Enabled
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TURN ON POWER SUPPLY
4 Web Management Settings
Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not to shut down in
about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash.
START UP & LOGIN
In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must use your web browser and manually input
http://192.168.1.1 into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will appear.
In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must input the password into the Password box
and leave blank on the User Name box. The default password is “admin”.
Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to
ensure a secure protection to the Wireless 11g AP Router. The Security Settings section described
later in this manual describes how to change the password.
Once you have input the correct password and logged-in, the screen will change to the Setup page
screen.
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MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER
4.1. Setup
To change the configuration, use Internet Exp lorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to connect the
WEB management 192.168.1.1.
Setup
This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions.
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Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the settings on
this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter WX-6615 Wireless
802.11g AP Router specific information, such as User Name, Password, IP Address, Default Gateway
Address, or DNS IP Address. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.
Internet:
Host Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them.
Domain Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them.
Configuration Type: The Router supports four connection types:
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Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
These types can be selected from the drop-down menu next to Internet Connection. The information
required and available features will differ depending on what kind of connection type you select.
Some descriptions of this information are included here:
Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask
This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the
Internet (including your ISP). If your Internet connection requires a static IP address,
then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask.
• Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.
• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address
Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address.
• User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through a
PPPoE or PPTP connection.
• Connect on Demand
You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified
period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due
to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your
connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on Demand, click the radio button.
If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the WX-6615
802.11g AP Router max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you
want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
• Keep Alive Option
This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your connection
sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive. The default Redial
Period is 30 seconds (in other words, the Router will check the Internet connection every
30 seconds).
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LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on
the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168. 1.1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask.
Wireless: This section provide the Wireless Network settings for your WLAN
2.4GHz Settings
SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32
characters, which may be any keyboard character. You shall have selected the same SSID for all the
APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations.
Domain: Please select the correct Domain for your physical location. European countries differ from
American region.
Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network
settings. You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal interference.
WEP: Make sure that all wireless devices on your network are using the same encryption level and
key. WEP keys must consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the numbers "0" through "9."
* Click Apply to save your settings.
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