Tecom Co WL504X User Manual
TECOM
WL5041 Router User Man ual
TECOM CO., LTD.
March 2003
©2003 by TECOM CO., LTD. All rights reserved.
Printed in Taiwan
T able of contents
Package Contents--------------------------------------- 2
Installing Your Router---------------------------------- 3
System Requirements---------------------------------- 3
Installation Instructions-------------------------------- 3
Preparing Your Network------------------------------- 4
Configuring Windows for IP Network ing---------- 4
Collecting ISP Information---------------------------- 7
Basic Functions------------------------------------------ 8
Basic-------------------------------------------- ------------------ --10
Status------------------------------------------------------- --------15
Filters-------------------------------------------------------- -------16
Routing------------------------------------------------------------ 1 8
Wireless------------------------------------------------------------ 20
Firmware--------------------------------------------------- --------24
Technical Support---------------------------------------26
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Package Contents
The package you have received should contain the following
items:
Wireless LAN Router
•
User’s Manual
•
•Quick Installation Guide
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their respective holders.
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Installing Y our Router
In this chapter, you’ll learn how to connect your router.
System Requirements
One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface
Chapter
1
Broadband Internet access
Ethernet cables
Wireless interface (if planning to utilize wireless functions)
Installation Instructions
O CONNECT THE ROUTER HARDWARE
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Make sure all equipment is turned off, including the router, your PC(s), and your
1.
cable or DSL modem (if applicable).
Connect the
2.
Server, or hub.
Connect one or more client PCs to the LAN port(s).
3.
Connect the power adapter (5VDC, 1.2A) to the power jack on the router. Then,
4.
plug the power cable into an outlet.
Turn on your PC(s).
5.
WAN port
on the router to your cable modem, DSL modem, Etherne t
:
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Preparing Y our Network
In this chapter, you’ll learn what to do before configuring your router.
efore you can configure your router, you need to set up all the computers on your
network for TCP/IP networking. You also need to know certain information from your
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ISP.
Chapter
2
Configuring Windows for IP Networking
You need to configure each computer in your network for TCP/IP networking. If you plan to
use the DHCP feature (recommended), you should configure each computer to receive an IP
address automatically. See the procedure below fo r instructions.
If you don’t plan to use DHCP, you’ll need to manually assign an IP address to each computer.
Refer to your Windows documentation for instructions on how to do this.
O CONFIGURE WINDOWS TO RECEIVE DYNAMIC
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Click Start, then choose Settings -> Network and Dial-up Connections ->
1.
[name of your ISP conn ection].
A Status dialog box will appear:
ADRESSES
IP
:
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Figure 1. ISP Connection Status Dialog Box
Click Properties .
2.
A Properties dialog box will appear:
Figure 2. ISP Connection Properties Dialog Box
Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click Properties.
3.
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A TCP/IP Properties dialog box will appear:
Figure 3. TCP/IP Properties Dialog Box
Click
4.
Obtain an IP address automatically
automatically.
Click OK. You may need to restart your computer.
5.
Note
This procedure applies to Windows 2000 operating systems only. For Windows
95/98/ME, Windows NT, or Windows XP, consult your Windows
documentation.
and
Obtain DNS server address
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Collecting ISP Information
You will need to find out some information from your ISP before you can configure your router,
such as:
Has your ISP assigned you a static IP address, or will they assign one to you dynamically?
If they have given you a static IP, what is it?
Does your ISP use PPPoE? If so, what is your PPPoE username and password?
Call your ISP if you’re not sure of the answers to these questions.
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Basic Functions
Basic administrative functions include Setup.
he WL5040 Router comes with a web-based tool that you can use to set up and
customize the router settings. You can access this tool from any computer on your
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network.
Chapter
3
Note
For best results, use Microsoft Internet Explorer version 5.0 or later.
O OPEN THE WEB-BASED ADMIN TOOL
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Open a browser on your PC.
1.
Type http://192.168.62.1 in the Address field:
2.
Figure 4. Web Address for Admin Tool
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