Verizon MI424WR User Manual

Wireless Broadband Router

User’s Manual

MI424WR

Rev. E

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

Package Contents 1 Minimum System Requirements 2 Features 2 Getting to Know the Router 4

2 Connecting the Router 9

Setting Up the Router 9 Computer Network Configuration 11 Configuring the Router 13 Home Page 15

3 Configuring My Network Settings 17

Accessing My Network 17 Using My Network 18

4 Creating a Wireless Network 25

Overview 25 Wireless Status 26 Basic Security Settings 28 Advanced Security Settings 30 Configuring a Wireless Windows XP Client 38 Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client 40

5 Using Network Connections 45

Network (Home/Office) 46 Ethernet Connection 51 Coax Connection 54 Broadband Ethernet Connection 57 Coax Broadband Connection 62 WAN PPPoE/WAN PPPoE 2 68

6 Configuring the Router’s Security 75

General 77 Access Control 79 Port Forwarding 82 DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Host 83 Port Triggering 84 Remote Administration 86 Static NAT 88 Advanced Filtering 89 Security Log 92

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7 Using Parental Controls 99

Activating Parental Controls 99 Rule Summary 102

8 Using Advanced Settings 103

Firmware Upgrade 105 Configuration File 108 System Settings 109 Date and Time 114 Scheduler Rules 115 Routing 117 IP Address Distribution 119 Diagnostics 123 Restoring Default Settings 124 Reboot the Router 124 MAC Cloning 125 ARP (Address Resolution Protocol) Table 125 Users 126 QoS 127 Local Administration 127 Remote Administration 128 Dynamic DNS 128 DNS Server 130 Network Objects 132 Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) 134 Protocols 135 SIP ALG 136 MGCP ALG 136

9 Monitoring the Router 137

Router Status 137 Advanced Status 138

10 Troubleshooting 141

A Quality of Service 145

Traffic Priority 145 Traffic Shaping 149

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Table of Contents

B Specifications 161

General 161 Wireless Operating Range 162 LED Indicators 162 Environmental 162

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Product photos may differ from actual product. Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router supports Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA), a network- ing standard that allows digital entertainment and information to be transmitted and distributed to multiple devices over coaxial cables. The Router also supports Ethernet and Wi-Fi networking, making it the most versatile router available. If you want to take your home or office networking to the next level, the Wireless Broadband Router is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

s Wireless Broadband Router

s Black Power adapter

s Yellow cable (Ethernet, 6 ft.)

s White cable (Ethernet, 10 ft.)

s Quick Start Guide

s Installation Guide

s User Manual CD

s Wireless Networking Guide

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s Wall-mount template

s Vertical stand

Minimum System Requirements

s Computer with Ethernet capability

s Microsoft Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista; Mac OS 9 or greater;

Linux/BSD, Unix

s Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher; Netscape Navigator 7.0 or higher

s TCP/IP network protocol installed on each computer

Features

s Supports multiple networking standards, including:

WAN - Ethernet and MoCA interfaces

LAN - 802.11g, 802.11b, Ethernet, and MoCA

s Integrated wired networking with 4-port 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch

and MoCA

s Integrated wireless networking with 802.11g access point featuring:

802.11g enabled to support speeds up to 54 Mbps wirelessly

802.11b backward compatible, communicating with 802.11b wireless

products at speeds up to 11 Mbps

s Enterprise-level security, including :

Fully customizable firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection

Content filtering with URL-keyword based filtering, parental control, customizable filtering policies per computer, and E-mail notification

Denial of service protection against IP spoofing attacks, intrusion and scanning attacks, IP fragment overlap, ping of death, and fragmentation attacks

Event logging

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Intrusion detection

MAC address filtering

NAT

DMZ hosting

Access control

Advanced wireless protection featuring WPA, WEP 64/128 bit encryption,

802.1x authentication, and MAC address filtering

ICSA certified

! Other Features

DHCP server option

DHCP server/PPPoE server auto-detection

DNS server

LAN IP and WAN IP address selection

MAC address cloning

Port forwarding

PPPoE support

QoS support (end to end layer 2/3) featuring Diffserv, 802.1p/q prioriti-

zation, configurable upstream/downstream traffic shaping, random early detection and pass-through of WAN-side DSCPs, PHBs, and queuing to

LAN-side devices

Remote management and secured remote management using HTTPS

Reverse NAT

Static NAT

Static routing

Time zone support

VLAN multicast support

VPN IPSec (VPN passthrough only)

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Getting to Know the Router

This section contains a quick description of the Router’s lights (LEDs), ports, etc. The Router features several indicator lights on its front panel, and a series of ports and switches on its rear panel.

Front Panel

The front panel of the Router features a series of indicator lights: Power, WAN Ethernet, WAN Coax, Internet, LAN Ethernet (4), LAN Coax, USB, and Wireless.

Power Light

The Power light displays the Router’s current status. If the Power light glows steadily green, the Router is receiving power and fully operational. When the Power light flashes rapidly, the Router is initializing. If the Power light is not illuminated or glows red when the Power cord is plugged in and the Power switch is turned on, the Router has suffered a critical error and technical support should be contacted.

WAN Ethernet Light

The WAN Ethernet light illuminates when the Router is connected to the Internet via Ethernet. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port.

WAN Coax Light

The WAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the Router is connected to the Internet via coaxial cable.

Internet Light

When the Internet light glows steadily green, the Router is connected to the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If it glows amber, there is a physical connection to the ONT (Optical Network Terminator), but authentication has not taken place (i.e., no IP address is present).

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LAN Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4)

The LAN Ethernet lights illuminate when the Router is connected to a local network via one or more of its Ethernet ports. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the port(s).

LAN Coax Light

The LAN Coax light glows steadily or flashes when the Router is connected to a local network via its Coax port.

USB Light

The USB light illuminates when the Router is connected to a device via a

USB cable.

Wireless Light

The Wireless light illuminates when the Router’s wireless access point is turned on. If flashing, data traffic is passing across the wireless connection.

Wi-Fi Protected Setup

WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) provides an easier way to set up a wireless network. Instead of entering passwords or multiple keys on each wireless client (laptop, printer, external hard drive, etc.), the Router can create a wireless network that only requires pressing buttons (one on the Router, and one on the client [either built-in, or on a compatible wireless card]) to allow wireless clients to join the Router’s wireless network. Although the WPS button is included on the router, the WPS functionality is not enabled until a future firmware release. The button is included so that WPS can be activated with a future firmware release without having to change the Router. The GUI does not include the WPS option.

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Rear Panel

The rear panel of the Router features eight ports (Coax, Power, LAN Ethernet [4],

WAN Ethernet, and USB), a Power switch, aReset button, and a wireless antenna.

Coax Port

The Coax port connects the Router to the ISP or other devices using a coaxial cable.

Power Port

The Power port connects the Router to an electrical wall outlet via the Power cord.

Power Switch

The Power switch powers the Router on and off.

Reset Button

To restore the Router’s factory default settings, press and hold the Reset button for approximately ten seconds. The reset process will start about ten seconds after releasing the button. When the Router resets, all the lights on the front panel turn off, and then some of the lights start flashing. The Router has completed its reset process when the Power light glows steadily green.

Caution: Do not unplug the Power cord from the Router dur-

ing the reset process. Doing so may result in the loss of the Router’s configuration information. If this occurs, reset the Router again.

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LAN Ethernet Ports (4)

The LAN Ethernet ports connect devices to the Router via Ethernet cables to cre- ate a local area network (LAN). The LAN Ethernet ports are 10/100 Mbps auto- sensing ports, and either a straight-through or crossover Ethernet cable can be used when connecting devices to the ports.

WAN Ethernet Port

The WAN Ethernet port connects the Router to the ISP using an Ethernet cable.

USB Port

The USB port provides up to 5 VDC for attached devices (to charge a cell phone, for example). In the future, with a firmware release upgrade, the USB host functionality will be available for devices such as external storage and cameras.

Wireless Antenna

The Router’s wireless antenna is used to transmit a wireless signal to other wireless devices on the wireless network.

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Connecting the Router

Connecting a computer or local network to the Wireless Broadband Router is a simple procedure, varying slightly depending on the computer’s operating system but designed to seamlessly integrate the Router with the computer or local network. Moreover, configuration to access the GUI is not required when taking advantage of Universal Plug-and-Play support in Windows XP. The Windows default network settings dictate that in most cases, the setup procedure described in the “Computer Network Configuration” will be unnecessary. For example, the default DHCP setting in Windows 2000 is “client,” requiring no further modification. However, we advise following the setup procedure described below to verify all communication parameters are valid and the physical cable connections are correct.

Setting Up the Router

There are three parts to setting up the Router: Connecting the Cables, Configuring the Router, and Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes.

Connecting the Cables

Note: If a different router was being used, disconnect it. Remove

all router components, including power supplies and cables, since they will not work with the Wireless Broadband Router.

1. Get the Router and black Power cord from the box.

2. Plug the black Power cord in the black port on the back of the Router and

then into a power outlet.

3. Turn the Router on.

4. Make sure the Power light on the front of the Router glows steadily green.

5. Plug the yellow Ethernet cable from the box into one of the four yellow

Ethernet ports on the back of the Router.

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6. Make sure the computer is powered on, then plug the other end of the yellow

Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.

7. Make sure at least one of the Ethernet LAN lights on the front of the Router

glows steadily green. This may take a few moments.

8. The phone company previously installed a high-speed wall jack somewhere in

the house. Locate it and note its type (Ethernet or coaxial). If Ethernet, follow steps 8a and 8b. If coaxial, follow steps 9a and 9b. Then, continue to step 10.

a) If connecting via Ethernet, get the white Ethernet cable from the box and

plug one end in the white port on the back of the Router.

b) Plug the other end of the white Ethernet cable into the high-speed

Ethernet jack.

9. a) If connecting via coaxial cable, get a coaxial cable and connect one end to

the red Coax port on the back of the Router.

b) Connect the other end of the coaxial cable to a coax jack.

10. Make sure the Ethernet WAN light (if connecting via Ethernet) or Coax WAN

light (if connecting via coaxial cable) on the front of the Router glows steadily green. If connecting via coaxial cable, this may take a few minutes.

Note: If the Ethernet WAN light or Coax WAN light does not

illuminate, make sure the cable (Ethernet or coaxial) is connected properly at both ends.

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Computer Network Conﬁguration

Each network interface on the computer should either be configured with a statically defined IP address and DNS address, or instructed to automatically obtain an

IP address using the Network DHCP server. The Router is set up, by default, with an

active DHCP server, and we recommend leaving this setting as is.

Configuring Dynamic IP Addressing

To set up a computer to use dynamic IP addressing:

Windows XP

1. Select Network Connections in the Control Panel.

2. Right-click Ethernet Local Area Connection, then click Properties.

3. In the “General” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then click

Properties.

4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

5. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

6. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.

7. Click OK in the “(TCP/IP) Properties” screen, then click OK in the “Local

Area Connection Properties” screen to save the settings.

Windows 2000

1. Select Network and Dialing Connections in the Control Panel.

2. Right-click on the Ethernet connection’s icon, then click Properties.

3. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) component, then click Properties.

4. The “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” window appears.

5. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button.

6. Click the “Obtain DNS server address automatically” radio button.

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Windows 98/Me

1. Select Network in the Control Panel.

2. Select the TCP/IP settings for the network card, then click Properties.

3. Click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button in the “IP

Address” tab.

4. Click Disable DNS in the DNS configuration tab.

5. Click OK in the “TCP/IP Properties” screen.

6. Click OK in the “Network” screen to reboot and save the settings.

Windows NT

1. Click Network in the Control Panel. The “Network” window appears.

2. In the “Protocol” tab, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) then click

Properties.

3. In the “IP Address” tab, click the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio

button.

4. In the “DNS” tab, verify no DNS server is defined in the “DNS Service Search

Order” text box and no suffix is defined in the “Domain Suffix Search Order” text box.

Macintosh OS X

1. Click on the Apple icon in the top left corner of the desktop.

2. From the menu that appears, select System Preferences.

3. The “System Preferences” window appears. Click Network.

4. From the “Network” window, make sure “Ethernet” in the list on the left is

highlighted and displays “Connected.”

5. Click Assist me.

6. From the tab that appears, click Diagnostics.

7. Follow the instructions in the “Network Diagnostics” assistant.

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Linux

1. Login into the system as a super-user, by entering “su” at the prompt.

2. Type “ifconfig” to display the network devices and allocated IPs.

3. Type “pump -i <dev>,” where <dev> is the network device name.

4. Type “ifconfig” again to view the newly allocated IP address.

5. Make sure no firewall is active on device <dev>.

Configuring the Router

1. Open a web browser on the computer connected to the Router. In the

“Address” text box, type: http://192.168.1.1 then press Enter on the keyboard.

2. The “Login Setup” screen appears. Select a new user name and password and

enter them in the appropriate text boxes (the password must be entered twice, for validation purposes). Write the new user name and password down on a piece of paper and keep it in a safe place, since they will be needed to access the Router’s GUI (Graphical User Interface) in the future.

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3. In the bottom part of the screen, select the correct time zone from the “Time

Zone” drop-down list, then click OK at the bottom of the screen.

The Router is now configured.

Connecting Other Computers/Set Top Boxes

The Router can connect to other computers or set top boxes in three ways: via Ethernet, via wireless connection, or via coaxial cable.

Ethernet

1. Get an Ethernet cable and plug one end into one of the open yellow

Ethernet ports on the back of the Router.

2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the computer.

3. Make sure the corresponding Ethernet LAN light on the front of the Router

glows steadily green.

4. Repeat these steps for each computer to be connected to the Router

via Ethernet.

Wireless

1. Make sure each computer to be connected wirelessly has built-in wireless or

an attached wireless adapter.

2. Make sure the computer uses the same ESSID and WEP key as the Router by

launching the computer’s wireless application

3. Enter the ESSID and WEP key found on the sticker on the bottom of the

Router in the computer’s wireless settings and click Save. Make sure to con- figure the computer to use 64/40-bit WEP encryption.

4. Make sure the changes were implemented by surfing the Internet from

the computer.

5. Repeat these steps for every other computer to be connected to the

Router wirelessly.

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Coaxial

1. Make sure all set top boxes are turned off.

2. Disconnect any adapter currently connected to the coaxial jack in the room

where the Router is.

3. Connect one end of the coaxial cable to the coaxial wall jack, and the other

end to the red Coax port on the back of the Router.

4. Power up the set top box.

5. Make sure the Coax LAN light on the front of the Router glows steadily

green. This may take a few minutes. When it does, the set top box is connected to the Router.

Main Screen

After logging into the Router’s GUI (see “Configuring the Router” at the beginning of this chapter), the “Main” screen appears.

The Main screen has a menu occupying the top of the screen. Below that, the screen is divided into three columns: “My Router,” “My Network,” and “Action Zone.”

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The Main screen’s menu contains links to all of the configuration options of the Router: Wireless Setup (explained in chapter 4 of this manual), My Network (chapter 5), Firewall (chapter 6), Parental Controls (chapter 7), Advanced (chap- ter 8), and System Monitoring (chapter 9).

My Router

This section displays the status of the Router’s network and Internet connection. A green light signifies the Router is connected; a yellow light means the Router is attempting to connect; and a red light signifies the Router’s connection is down.

Broadband Connection

The “Broadband Connection” section of the My Router column displays the state of the Router’s broadband connection (“Connected” or “Disconnected”) for the two connection options (“Coax Status” and “Ethernet Status”), and the WAN IP address of the broadband connection.

Quick Links

The “Quick Links” section of the My Router column contains a list of frequently accessed settings, including “Change Wireless Settings,” “Change Login User Name & Password,” “Enable Gaming,” and “Logout.”

My Network

The “My Network” column of the Main screen displays the connection type, name, and IP address of all devices connected to the Router’s network. The icon associated with the device will be displayed normally (signifying an active device) or shaded (signifying the device has not been active for at least 60 seconds). The user can also configure the basic settings of each device by clicking on its icon. These settings are described in more detail in chapter 3, “Configuring My Network Settings.”

Action Zone

This column contains links to various Verizon Web sites, and other informational links. Clicking on the icon above “Go to Internet Now” connects the user to the home page configured on the user’s web browser.

Configuring My Network Settings

Once the Wireless Broadband Router is physically connected and the MegaControl Panel’s Main screen is displayed in a web browser, a list of the devices connected to the Router’s network appears in the “My Network” column of the screen. From here, some basic network settings can be configured.

Accessing My Network

To access My Network, click on “My Network” in the Main screen.

The “My Network” screen appears:

On the far right side of the screen, in the “Connected Devices” section, is list of the devices currently connected to the network, listed by connection type and number. The rest of the screen contains the “My Network” section, which displays each device connected to the network, and a series of basic configuration settings.

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Using My Network

Various settings can be accessed for a particular device, as follows.

Access Device

For devices that can be accessed (such as Internet cameras and networked hard drives), locate it in the My Network column, then click Access Devices to use the device over the network.

Access Shared Files

To access the shared files on a particular device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Access Shared Files. A list of shared files appears on the screen.

Website Blocking

Clicking “Website Blocking” generates the “Parental Control” screen. For more information about using parental controls, see chapter 7, “Using Parental Controls.”

Block Internet Services

Internet services blocking is used to prevent a device on the network from accessing particular services on the Internet, such as receiving email or downloading from FTP sites. To set up Internet services blocking on a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Block Internet Services. The “Access Control” screen appears.

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1. Click Add in the “Networked computer/Device” column. The “Add Access

Control Rule” screen appears.

2. If this access control rule applies to all networked devices, select “Any” from

the “Networked Computer/Device” list box. If this rule applies to certain devices only, select “User Defined” and click Add. Then, in the “Edit Network Object” screen, add a network object (for more details about adding network objects, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter of this manual).

3. Select the Internet protocol to be blocked from the “Protocol” drop-down list.

4. If this rule will be active all the time, select “Always” from the “When should this

rule occur?” drop-down list. If the rule will only be active at certain times, select “Specify Schedule” and click Add. Then, add a schedule rule (for more details about schedule rules, see the “Advanced Settings” chapter of this manual).

Note: Make sure the Router’s date and time settings for your time zone are set correctly for schedule rules to function properly.

5. Click Apply to save the changes. The Access Control screen will display a sum-

mary of the access control rule.

Note: To block a service that is not included in the list, select “User Defined” from the Protocol drop-down menu. The “Edit Service” screen appears. Define the service, then click Apply. The service will then be automatically added to the top section of the “Add Access Control Rule” screen, and will be selectable.

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Note: When Web Filtering is enabled, HTTP services cannot be blocked by access control.

Enable Application

Activating “Enable Application” (also known as port forwarding) allows the network to be exposed to the Internet in certain limited and controlled ways, enabling some applications to work from the local network (game, voice, and chat applications, for example), as well as allowing Internet access to servers in the local network. To set this up on a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Enable Applications. The “Port Forwarding” screen appears.

1. Click Add. The “Add Port Forwarding Rule” screen appears.

2. Enter the local IP address or the host name of the computer providing the ser-

vice in the “Networked Computer/Device” text box. Note that only one local network computer can be assigned to provide a specific service or application.

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3. Select the Internet protocol to be provided from the “Protocol” drop-down

list. Depending on the protocol selected, additional options appear in the screen.

4. To select a port to forward communications to (this is optional), select

“Specify” from the “Forward to Port” drop-down list, then, in the text box that appears, enter the port number. If no port is identified, select “Same as Incoming Port.”

5. If this port will be active all the time, select “Always” from the “When should this

6. Click Apply to save the changes.

Note: Some applications, such as FTP, TFTP, PPTP, and H323, require the support of special specific Application Level Gateway (ALG) modules to work inside the local network. Data packets associated with these applications contain information that allows them to be routed correctly. An ALG is needed to handle these packets and ensure they reach their intended destinations. The Router is equipped with a robust list of ALG modules, enabling maximum functionality in the local network.

The ALG is automatically assigned based on the destination port.

View Device Details

To view information about a networked device, or to test a device’s connection, locate the device in the My Network column, then click View Device Details. The “Host Information” screen appears.

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1. Click Test Connectivity. The “Diagnostics” screen appears.

2. The Router automatically runs a ping test, and the results are displayed in the

Diagnostics screen.

Rename This Device

To rename a networked device, locate the device in the My Network column, then click Rename This Device. The “Rename Device” screen appears.

Enter the new name of the device in the “New Name” text box and, if needed, select a new icon for the device from the “New Icon” drop-down list.

Creating a Wireless Network

This chapter explains how to create a wireless network using the Wireless Broadband Router, including accessing and configuring wireless security options.

Overview

The Wireless Broadband Router provides the user with wireless connectivity over the 802.11b and g standards (the most common wireless standards). 802.11b has a maximum data rate of 11 Mbps, while 802.11g has a maximum data rate of 54 Mbps. Both operate in the 2.4 GHz range.

The Router’s wireless feature is turned on, with wireless security activated, by default. The level of security is 64/40-bit WEP, with a unique WEP key already entered. This information is displayed on a sticker located on the bottom of the Router.

The Router integrates multiple layers of security. These include the IEEE 802.1x port-based authentication protocol, RADIUS client, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS,

EAP-PEAP, Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and

firewall and VPN applications.

Connecting a Wireless Client

To connect a wireless client to the Router:

Note: The following procedure assumes the Router’s default wire-

less settings are intact. If they have been changed, use the new ESSID and wireless security settings. For more details, see the “Connecting a Wireless Windows XP Client” section of this chapter.

1. In the wireless client’s configuration interface, enter the Router’s ESSID

(found on a sticker on the bottom of the Router’s case) in the appropriate text box or field (this varies depending on the wireless client’s manufacturer).

2. Enter the Router’s WEP key (also found on the sticker on the bottom of the

Router’s case) in the wireless client’s configuration interface.

3. Save the changes and exit the wireless client’s configuration interface. The cli-

ent should now detect and join the Router’s wireless network. If not, check the wireless client’s documentation, or contact its manufacturer.

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Wireless Status

Clicking on the “Wireless Settings” icon from the Main screen’s menu generates the “Wireless Status” screen, which displays the current status of the wireless connection.

Radio Enabled

Displays whether the Router’s wireless radio is active.

SSID

The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the network name shared among all devices on a particular wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices on the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters. Make sure the SSID is the same for all devices to be connected to the wireless network. The Router comes from the factory with an SSID already entered and displayed here. The default SSID can also be found on a sticker on the bottom of the Router.

Channel

Displays the channel to which the wireless connection is currently set. All devices on the wireless network must be on the same channel to function correctly.

Security Enabled

Displays what kind of security is active on the wireless connection, and the security encryption key.

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SSID Broadcast

Displays whether the Router is broadcasting its SSID. If activated, the SSID of the Router’s wireless network is broadcast wirelessly.

MAC Authentication

Displays whether the Router is using MAC (Media Access Control) address authen- tication to allow wireless devices to join the network.

Wireless Mode

Displays the types of wireless device that can join the network. Options include

802.11b, 802.11g, or Mixed (allows both 802.11b- and 802.11g-equipped wireless devices to join the network).

Packets Sent/Received

Displays the number of packets sent and received since the Router’s wireless capability was activated.

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