X Micro Technology XWL-11GRAG Users manual

802.11g Wir eless Broadband

ROUTER

USER’S MANUAL

Contents

1. Overview................................................................................................................4

1.1 Product Feature..........................................................................................4

1.2 System Requirements.................................................................................4

1.3 Applications...............................................................................................4

2. Getting Start...........................................................................................................5

2.1 Know the 802.11g Wireless Router ...........................................................5

2.2 Connect to the 802.11g Wireless Router....................................................6

2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu................................................................6

2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard...............................................................8

3. Configuration.......................................................................................................15

3.1 LAN Setting.............................................................................................15

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server..................................................................15

3.1.2 WAN ............................................................................................15

3.1.3 Password......................................................................................16

3.1.4 Time .............................................................................................16

3.1.5 Dynamic DNS..............................................................................17

3.2 Wireless....................................................................................................18

3.2.1 Basic.............................................................................................18

3.2.2 Authentication..............................................................................18

3.2.3 Advanced .....................................................................................21

3.3 Status........................................................................................................21

3.3.1 Device Information......................................................................22

3.3.2 Log...............................................................................................22

3.3.3 Log Setting...................................................................................23

3.3.4 Statistic.........................................................................................23

3.3.5 Wireless........................................................................................24

3.4 Routing.....................................................................................................25

3.4.1 Static ............................................................................................25

3.4.2 Dynamic.......................................................................................25

3.4.3 Routing T able...............................................................................26

3.5 Access......................................................................................................26

3.5.1 Filters ...........................................................................................26

3.5.2 Virtual Server...............................................................................31

3.5.3 Special AP....................................................................................31

3.5.4 DMZ.............................................................................................32

3.5.5 Firewall Rule................................................................................32

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3.6 Management.............................................................................................34

3.6.1 SNMP...........................................................................................34

3.6.2 Remote Management...................................................................34

3.7 Tools.........................................................................................................35

3.7.1 Restart..........................................................................................35

3.7.2 Settings.........................................................................................36

3.7.3 Firmware......................................................................................37

3.7.4 Ping T est.......................................................................................38

4. Glossary ...............................................................................................................38

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1. Overview

1.1 Product Feature

● Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards

● Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance

● Strong network security with WEP and 802.1X encryption

● Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b with wide

range coverage; high performance to deliver up to 54Mbps raw data rate for

802.11g

● Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility

1.2 System Requirements

● Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating systems

● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

● DSL/ Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection and ISP account

● PCs equipped with 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to support

TCP/IP protocol

● One CD-ROM drive

1.3 Applications

● Home SOHO networking for device sharing and wireless multimedia

● Wireless office provides a wider range for home and SOHO Ethernet

● Enables wireless building-to-building data communication

● Built-in infrastructure mode

● Router provides ideal solution for:

● Difficult-to-wire environments

● Temporary LANs for scenarios such as trade-exhibitions and meetings

● Enables LAN adaptability to frequently changing environments

● Enables remote access to corporate network information, for example e-mail and

the company home page

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2. Getting Start

2.1 Know the 802.11g Wireless Router

Ports:

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LEDs:

LED Color Status Description

On Indicates proper connection to power supply.

Power

Green

OFF The unit is not receiving power

Status

WAN

WLAN

LAN

Green On

On Indicates connection to the WAN port

Blinking Data transmission.
On Link is established
On Blinking Packet transmit or receive activity

Off — No Link activity

On Indicates connection is established.
On Blinking Data transmissions

Off — No LAN connections

Indicates that the device is
connected to the WLAN.

2.2 Connect to the 802.11g Wireless Router

2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu

You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web browser
window by typing the IP address of this wireless router. The default IP is

192.168.1.1.

The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password. Both of
the default is “admin”.

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Now, the main menu screen is popup.

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2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard

Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can simply
follow the step-by-step process to get your wireless router configuration ready to run
in 6 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The
following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.

Step 1: Set your new Password

You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.

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Step2: Choose your time zone
Select your time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.

Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server

Set your IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If you like to enable
DHCP, please click “Enabled”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP
addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and
“Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.

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Step 4: Set Internet connection

Select how the router will set up the Internet connection: Obtained IP automatically;
Fixed IP address; PPPoE to obtain IP automatically; PPPoE with a fixed IP address;
PPTP.

Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client):
If you have enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to
have the router assign IP addresses automatically.

Fixed IP Address:

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If Fixed IP address is assigned, the below screen will pop up. Please set the WAN
address and DNS server.

PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:

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PPPoE with a fixed IP address:

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PPTP:

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