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1. Features IEEE Std 802 11g 2003 IEEE Std 802 11b 1999 WEP 64 or 128 bit key WEP 802 1x RADIUS authentication WPA 802 1x RADIUS authentication amp key management WPA Pre Shared Key PSK mode IP Ethernet or PPPoE connection Port Forwarding WAN port MAC adjustment DNS proxy Dynamic DNS DHCP server DHCP BOOTP client NAT NAPT Virtual server DMZ hosting VLAN support WiFi multimedia Layer 2 3 4 access control Layer 2 3 4 firewall amp packet filtering DoS prevention Intrusion detection Built in 4 port 10 100 fast switch 10 100Mbps auto negotiation Half Full duplex auto negotiation MDI MDI X cross over auto detection FTP ICMP VPN pass through PPTP IPSec MSN messenger Windows messenger Netmeeting H 323 etc Easy setup wizard Browser based configuration pages Command line telnet interface Browser based firmware upload utility Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Welcome General Specifications 1 6 General Specifications Standards Number of channels Interfaces Transmission Rate Modulation Protocols LED Indication TX Power Cabling IEEE Std 802 11g 2003 IEEE802 3x IEEE Std 802 11b 1999 IEEE802 1x IEEE 802 3 WPA version II IEEE 802 3u 11 Ch 2 412 2 462GHz USA 13 Ch 2 412 2 472GHz Europe 14 Ch 2 412 2 83GHz Japan 1 WAN port 10 100 Mbps RJ45 with auto MDI 4 LAN ports 10 100 Mbps RJ45 with auto MDI 1 WLAN port 802 11b g Ethernet2. Plug in the Router Turn on the computer NOOR N Check to see if you have an Internet connection again If you still do not go to Troubleshooting 20 4 Configuration Pages Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Quick Setup Screen shots of each item will be included under the appropriate heading 4 1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup option guides the user through subsections of the advanced configuration pages All of the options available during the Quick Setup are also found on the General and Wireless tabs in the advanced configuration pages In this section please find references to the advanced pages for each of the Quick Setup steps Detailed explanations for the individual items will be found under the Advanced tab Subsection referenced 4 1 1 QUICK SETUP STEP 1 e General tab Internet Connection Setup 4 1 2 QUICK SETUP STEP 2 e General Local Connection LAN 4 1 3 QUICK SETUP STEP 3 e Wireless Wireless settings Wireless Network Wireless SSID e Wireless Authentication 4 1 4 QUICK SETUP STEP 4 e Reboot 22 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages General 4 2 General None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button at the bottom of this page is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted Some of the parameters below are discussed in the context of either access point or router configuration see cha
3. but in the real world TKIP is more than strong enough WAN Wide Area Network A collection of local area networks connected by a variety of physical means The Internet is the largest and most well known wide area network Wide area network is generally abbreviated to WAN WAP Wireless Application Protocol a set of standards to enable wireless devices to access Internet services such as the World Wide Web and email WEP An encryption system for preventing eavesdropping on wireless network traffic WEP stands for Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is easily broken and is in the process of being replaced by WPA WLAN Wireless Local Access Network a LAN that can be connected to via a wireless connection WPA A modern encryption system for preventing eavesdropping on wireless network traffic that solves the problems that plagued WEP WPA stands for Wi Fi Protected Access voice over IP A way of making telephone calls over a packet switched network like the Internet Voice over IP requires special telephones and software Voice over IP is commonly abbreviated to VoIP VoIP Short for Voice over IP which is simply voice data sent using Internet Protocol over the public Internet or 45 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Glossary Glossary an intranet Its main advantage is that it avoids the usual phone service tolls A few companies are offering cordless VoIP phones that work on Wi Fi networks VPN A method of creating an e
4. 10 100 Mbps WLAN 1 2 5 5 6 11 12 18 24 36 48 54Mbps OFDM CCK DOPSK DBPSK TCP IP IPX SPX NetBEUI System Power Fault WAN Link Activity LAN Link Activity WLAN Link Activity OFDM 28 4 dBm CCK 29 14 dBm Ethernet Cat5 or better 1 7 Environmental Specifications Humidity Dimension Temperature Operating Storage 10 90 Non condensing 8 5 x 6 6 x 1 75 inches 21 6 x 16 8 x 4 4 cm 0 C 35 C 20 C 70 C 2 Overview Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Overview Network terminology 2 1 Network terminology WAN Wide Area Network A computer network that spans a relatively large geographical area Computers connected to a wide area network are often connected through public networks such as the telephone system The largest WAN in existence is the Internet LAN Local Area Network A computer network that spans a relatively small area Most LANs are confined to a single building or group of buildings WLAN Wireless local area network that uses radio waves as its carrier the last link with the users is wireless to give a network connection to all users in the surrounding area Areas may range from a single room to an entire campus The backbone network usually uses cables with one or more wireless access points connecting the wireless users to the wired network IP Address Group of numbers that uniquely identifies each device on a network The IP Addresses used commonl
5. Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the upload process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway 38 5 Trouble Shooting Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Trouble Shooting Cable Check 5 1 Cable Check e Verify that the modem or gateway is connected into the proper port of the Bwifi Router and that you are using the network cable that came with the Router If you are running a firewall software program temporarily disable it e fa computer is wired into the Bwifi router be sure it is connected to one of the numbered LAN ports on the router not the WAN port 5 2 Reset Router Are you unable to access the Router configuration page Power on router and connect to computer to a LAN port using Network Cable Press and hold Reset button for 30 seconds Wait another 30 seconds for device to reset Browse to http 192 168 0 1 password 5up for configuration 5 3 SSID Check The SSID must be the same on all wireless adapters and on the Router The SSID is bwifi by default If you choose to change the SSID on Router be sure to change it to the identical word or phrase on the wireless adapters To check the SSID on the wireless adapters double click the Wireless Network Connection icon in the system tray view the SSIDs of the available networks and select the correct network from the list 9 4 Maximizing Wireless Range The Bountiful Wifi Router offers better range than other route
6. the wireless capability should be disabled in the existing router using that routers configuration pages and the BWifi will be attached to the router and function as a wireless access point The existing router will continue to provide DHCP and routing services to the network Determine whether to use the BWIFi device as an access point or router and reference the Quick Start Guide and or Configuration Pages sections for network configuration help 11 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Overview Router Lights Switches and Ports 2 3 Router Lights Switches and Ports 2 3 1 ROUTER LIGHTS AND SWITCHES di BOUNTIFUL WIFI Power System Status WLAN WAN LAN1 e Power The Power light displays the Gateway s current status If the Power light glows steadily green the Gateway is receiving power and fully operational e System Status The System Status light is solid green when the Router is operating normally and the wireless network is enabled When the System Status light is flashing the Gateway is initializing When the System Status light is off and the Power light is on the wireless network has been disabled e WLAN The WLAN light blinks steadily when no wireless devices are connected to the BWifi The WLAN light is solid green when at least one wireless device is connected and flashes rapidly when data is being sent to the wireless network e WAN The WAN light is illuminated when there is an active network cable conne
7. wireless CTS rate Default is 11 Mbps 4 8 10 CTS TYPE Set the wireless CTS type Default is CTS Only 32 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Advanced Settings 4 8 11 SUBMIT BUTTON None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted 33 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Applications 4 9 Applications None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button at the bottom of this page is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted 4 9 1 APPLICATIONS DMZ HOST Forwards any incoming traffic except those ports listed below to a local computer essentially placing the computer out on the WAN Internet Useful for some games but should generally be avoided Set to 0 0 0 0 or blank to disable DMZ Host 4 9 2 APPLICATIONS PORT FORWARDING Protocol Remote Ports Local Port Local Address Forwards incoming WAN Internet traffic to a local computer For example forwarding remote ports 25 100 to local port 10025 local address 10 would forward traffic from port 25 to local computer 192 168 1 10 port 10025 traffic from port 26 to local port 10026 etc 192 168 1 Port Forwarding Protocol Remote Forts Local Port Local Address 192 168 0 0 192 168 0 4 9 3 SUBMIT BUTTON None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button is clicked and the BWifi i
8. 103 Quick Start Guide Connect Router for operation Configure the following parameters on the Wireless tab All configuration scenarios use the same wireless settings Network Scenario Router or Access Point Wireless tab settings Wireless SSID Choose a wireless network ID Wireless Authentication Open System NOTE After initially testing the system it is recommended that you enable wireless authentication to protect the network and computers from other wireless users in the area For help with this see Solution 5 at the end of this guide Scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Submit that require a reboot Ple Reboot Router Reboot If the DCHP Server was disabled in this section the BWiFi device must be connected to the network in order to communicate with the device after the reboot Also note any connections must be made to the correct IP address which may be different than the default of 192 168 0 1 3 5 Connect Router for operation Install the Router in a location that is central to where the wireless computer s will be used Use the Network Cable to connect the Router to the network following the correct Network Scenario Modem gt BWifi PC Gateway BWifi PC Gateway Switch Hub BWifi PC s Modem gt Router Switch Hub BWifi PC s oo w gt Note In scenario A the Modem should be connected to the WAN port of the BWifi Router In all other scenarios connect to
9. Bountiful WiFi User Manual http www BountifulWiFi com 2006 by Bountiful WiFi All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America Published by Bountiful WiFi 707 W 700 S Suite 202A Woods Cross UT 84087 info BountifulWiFi com Tel 801 296 5970 Fax 801 294 9965 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Adobe Acrobat Acrobat Reader and the Adobe PDF logo are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated Sun Java and JavaScript are trademarks of Sun Microsystems Inc Products names or other items included in these figures as well as any other product and company names mentioned in the text herein are the trademarks of their respective owners Information in this document is subject to change without notice No part of the contents of this book may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical for any purpose without the written permission of Bountiful WiFi Document version 1 0 0 050103 Table of Contents t WELCOME etanol 3 11 A o a 4 1 PACKAGE CONTENTS nn aan 4 13 MINIMUM SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS c cscsssesseesseesseessesstessesssesssesstesseesseen 4 1 4 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 4 io oi N S se ed De ER Ge ee ee 6 16 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS meer 7 17 ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 7 Z OVERVIEW A
10. Bountiful WiFi 1 Watt AP Router Configuration File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Back CJ x A Search N ES OM Address http 192 168 0 1 address bar type http 192 168 0 1 press Enter on the keyboard Open a web browser i e FireFox or Internet Explorer In the Log in to the Router by leaving the User Name field blank A and entering 5up in the Password field aa ee The Status screen appears select the General tab Abundant amp Constant Ute gt A 4 a A ef BOUNTIFUL WiFi Configure the following parameters on the General tab according to the Scenario that matches the network configuration help is available by pressing button by each item Configuration Scenario Access Point General tab settings Internet Connection Type Static Manual DHCP Automatic Static IP Address Static IP Netmask Gateway Name Server 1 Name Server 2 Local IP Address IP1 xxx xxx xxx 254 Local Netmask SM1 XXX XXX XXX XXX DHCP Server Disable Use information collected in section 3 2 Gather Network Information If ISP uses dynamic configuration select Internet Connection Type DHCP Automatic and leave static configuration fields blank Scroll to the bottom of the screen and press Submit Choose NOT to reboot the Router at this time Select the ef BOUNTIFUL WiFi Wireless tab re iai 18 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050
11. EB ADMIN PORT TCP Port number to be used by the internal web server for Remote Web Administration Default is port 80 A particular port is identified with an Internet socket address which is the combination of an Internet host address and a port number Required when Remote Web Admin is Enabled 26 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Wireless Settings 4 5 4 ADMIN PASSWORD Change the password used to access the BWifi configuration pages Default is Sup 4 5 5 ADMIN PASSWORD VERIFY Enter the same password a second time to change the password used to access the BWifi configuration pages 4 5 6 SUBMIT BUTTON None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted 4 6 Wireless Wireless Settings None of the changes made on this page take effect until the Submit button at the bottom of this page is clicked and the BWifi is rebooted Wireless settings Wireless Network amp Enabled Disabled Wireless Mode 802 118 normal 54mMbps max Wireless SSID Hi fi Channel 11 Transmit Power Full Default Rate Best Minimum Rate 0 25 Mbps 802 118 Only Enable Disable Broadcast SSID Enable Disable 4 6 1 WIRELESS NETWORK Turns on off your wireless network 4 6 2 WIRELESS MODE Sets wireless network mode G Mode enables both 802 11b and g capability 27 Bountiful WiFi Us
12. Ke 47 7 1 gesels os o PP 48 1 VVelcome Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Welcome Introduction 1 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Bountiful Wifi Router The Router offers Wifi coverage with twice as much range as competing products by providing the strongest signal over the largest area for reliable wireless networking in difficult environments 1 2 Package contents Bountiful Wifi Router Power adapter Ethernet cable Antennas 2 Documentation CD Quick Start Guide 1 3 Minimum system requirements e Ethernet network connection e Computer with 802 11 b or g wireless capability e Any operating system that supports 802 11 networking Instructions are provided for Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows XP only e TCP IP network protocol installed on each computer 1 4 Technical support 1 4 1 SELF HELP To obtain answers to Router configuration questions visit the Bountiful Wifi support page at this address http www bountifulwifi com Help items are also available next to each option item in the configuration pages of the Bountiful Wifi Router Web interface Enter 192 168 0 1 or xxx xxx xxx 254 depending on configuration in the browser s address text box and click the help button next to any option item when the configuration screen appears 1 4 2 BASIC SETUP SUPPORT Contact the Router vendor if experiencing problems with e Installing and configuring Router e Establishing a wireless connection
13. N ee nennen bene 9 21 NETWORK TERMINOLOGY ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee cana 10 22 NETWORK CONFIGURATION mener 11 2 3 ROUTER LIGHTS SWITCHES AND PORTS mn 12 3 QUICK START GUIDE ii ES SS be cidos 15 34 INTRODUCTION casona ER ete n 16 32 GATHER NETWORK INFORMATION enr 16 33 CONNECT ROUTER FOR CONFIGURATION ee ee ee ee ee 17 34 CONFIGURE ROUTER ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 17 35 CONNECT ROUTER FOR OPERATION mer 19 36 TESTING CONNECTION 20 4 CONFIGURATION PAGES se ese ese ek ke ek be ek EE RR EER REG RR be RR be Re Ee 21 a A Ee ae Mine ene ee 22 4 2 M CNRS ee ee STOO ge ene Urn 23 4 3 GENERAL INTERNET CONNECTION run 23 44 GENERAL LOCAL CONNECTION LAN 25 4 5 GENERAL MISCELLANEOUS nn 26 4 6 WIRELESS WIRELESS SETTINGS me 27 4 7 WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION een 29 4 8 WIRELESS ADVANCED SETTINGS en 31 E EE AE oe Ee 34 dd STATE OR a en generell 35 di TAMOS SP US ee 35 4 12 STATUS INTERNET CONNECTION enr 36 AAS STATUS LOCAL CONNECTION scaricare nr nn 37 4 14 STATUS WIRELESS 37 415 STATUS UPLOAD FIRMWARE een 38 9 TROUBLE SHOOTING an aE 39 Si CABLE CHECK ee 40 52 RESET ROUTER coreene een ee nn cachet 40 o SARA EE R 40 54 MAXIMIZING WIRELESS RANGE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee cane 40 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 35 WIRELESS SECURI EE te eee 40 56 CONTACT TECHNICAL SUPPORT 2 ne er 41 O GEOSSARY aio tecate 43 el OLO O ARY ne EE OE EE ee 44 1 AGENCY CERTIFICATIONS ss RE RE RE RE RE RE
14. a LAN port on the BWifi Router Any wired PC s can be connected to LAN ports 1 4 In scenario D disable any existing wireless network using router configuration pages do NOT remove from system Connection diagram for Scenario A 19 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Quick Start Guide Testing Connection Connection diagram for Scenario B Scenarios C amp D also use this diagram and connect a router or gateway to the LAN1 port WAN port is NOT connected Install network adapters in each of the PC s that will be connecting wirelessly Follow the directions for the particular wireless adapter that you are installing The Bountiful Wifi Router will communicate with any combination of wireless PCMCIA adapters USB adapters or PCI adapters in the client PC s 3 6 Testing Connection You are now ready to test for an Internet connection On each computer open the web browser to access a website example www bountifulwifi com If you are able to access the Internet the installation for that computer is successful Note For any computer that is unable to access the Internet follow Step 2 and then test for an Internet connection again In you have completed the appropriate steps above and you still do not have an Internet connection you need to do a power cycle Do this with the following steps Turn off the computer Unplug the Router Unplug the modem or gateway Wait 30 seconds Plug in the Modem
15. ble WEP encryption Select ASCII passphrase key radio button Enter a 5 digit passphrase for 64 bit encryption and a 13 digit passphrase for 128 bit encryption Save this word or phrase See User Manual for additional security options Scroll down and click the Submit button then Reboot You now have encryption set on the router Click on the Wireless network settings icon in the system tray on one of the computers When the Wireless Network Connection wizard appears select the network from the list and enter the correct passphrase to establish a connection Do this for every computer that has a wireless adapter Some software hardware versions require different approaches Refer to the support documention for the operating system and the wireless adapter Contact Technical Support For additional help or questions contact Bountiful Wifi technical support 41 Tollfree 877 247 6378 Email support bountifulwifi com Web www BountifulWiFi com 6 Glossary Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Glossary Glossary 6 1 Glossary AES An extremely strong encryption standard that s just starting to become available AES stands for Advanced Encryption System DHCP A protocol by which a server automatically assigns IP addresses to clients so users doesn t have to configure them manually DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DMZ A feature in a NAT gateway that lets you expose a machine on your internal network to th
16. configuration or DHCP automatic configuration 4 13 2 DHCP SERVER Status of the DHCP server in the BWiFi device When BWIFi is used as an access point DHCP server is disabled when used as a router DHCP server is enabled 4 14 Status Wireless Wireless Wireless Network Enabled wiew Wireless Clients Wireless SSIB Name bwifi Wireless Eneryption Enabled 4 14 1 WIRELESS NETWORK ENABLED Click View Wireless Clients button to display a list of the network devices that currently have a wireless connection to BWifi 4 14 2 WIRELESS SSID NAME The name of the wireless network as assigned during setup The default is bwifi 37 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Status Upload Firmware 4 143 WIRELESS ENCRYPTION Shows which wireless encryption is currently enabled on the BWiFi device 4 15 Status Upload Firmware Upload Firmware Upload Firmware Browse Upload Reboot Router 4 15 1 UPLOAD FIRMWARE To upload new firmware to the BWifi device Visit www BountifulWiFi com to download a zip file with the latest firmware Extract the contents of the zip file to a folder on a computer Press the Browse button and select the bin file extracted from the zip file Press the Upload button and wait for the BWiFi device to transfer the file Press the Reboot Router button when the upload is complete for the new firmware to take effect Warning
17. connected computer click on the Windows Start Button Run Type cmd ik ipconfig fall cmd k ipconfig all Into the window and click OK IP Address Write the network information in IP1 the spaces provided Subnet Mask SM1 Default Gateway The three letter reference code below the names will be used to DG1 indicate where to use these DNS Servers 1 numbers later on NS1 DNS Servers 2 NS2 Type Exit in the command window and press Enter on the keyboard to close the window 16 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Quick Start Guide Connect router for configuration 3 3 Connect router for configuration Remove the Router from the Quick Start Kit Remove two antennas from the slot in the Quick Start Kit packaging Attach the two antennas to the Router Connect the Router to a power supply and plug it into a wall outlet NOTE Sound of cooling fans is normal Confirm the Power and System Status lights on the Router are solid green and that the WLAN light is flashing steadily Power System Status WLAN Connect the LAN4 port of the Router using a Network Cable to the network port on the computer Confirm that the LAN4 light on the Router is green This may take a few seconds Note If the LANA light does NOT turn green make sure the Network Cable is properly connected on both ends 3 4 Configure Router Understand basic network terminology Modem Device
18. cted to the WAN port When it flashes data is being sent via the WAN port e LAN The LAN lights are illuminated when there is an active network cable connected to the LAN port When a LAN light flashes data is being sent via the corresponding LAN port 12 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Overview Router Lights Switches and Ports 2 3 2 ROUTER PORTS AND SWITCHES TX Antenna LAN4 LAN3 LAN2 LANA WAN RX Antenna SEE i Power Reset I Tee E MT LUE 8 e TX Antenna Wireless network signals are transmitted through the TX Antenna port Connect the transmit antenna here Separate antenna ports provide the best performance by isolating the high power transmit signal and the low noise receive wireless signals to minimize interference Warning Never apply power to the Bountiful WiFi device with the TX Antenna disconnected as the device may be permanently damaged e LAN Use any of the four LAN ports to connect to the network when operating as an access point Also use LAN ports to connect additional computers to the network e WAN Use this port to connect to the network connection when using the routing capability DHCP server enabled of the Bountiful WiFi device When using the device as an access point do NOT connect a network connection to the WAN port use the LAN port instead See section 2 2 e Power 5 volt 4 Amp DC power input e RX Antenna Wireless network signals are received through the RX Antenna port C
19. e outside Internet DMZ nominally stands for demilitarized zone DNS An Internet protocol for mapping cryptic IP addresses like 198 65 100 241 to human readable domain names like bountifulwifi com DNS stands for Domain Name Service DSL A common form of broadband Internet connection DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line dynamic DNS A technique that lets people connect a permanent domain name to an ever charging IP address Firewall A network program that blocks malevolent traffic that might endanger the computers on your network firmware The internal software that runs dedicated hardware devices Upgrades to firmware are often necessary to fix problems infrastructure mode The most common way of creating a wireless network in which clients associate with an access point IP address The numeric address like 192 168 0 1 that identifies each device in a TCP IP network LAN Local Area Network The computers at your site connected via Ethernet or Wi Fi Local area network is often abbreviated to LAN MAC address The unique address assigned to every wireless and wired Ethernet network adapter MAC stands for Media Access Control Mbps Megabits per second or millions of bits per second a measure of bandwidth NAT A network service that makes it possible to share a single IP address with a network of many computers NAT stands for Network Address Translation Since a NAT gateway exposes only a single IP address to the o
20. er Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Wireless Settings 4 6 3 WIRELESS SSID Wireless network SSID or name of the wireless network 4 6 4 CHANNEL Set wireless network channel to 1 or 6 or 11 Other channels potentially overlap in multi AP environment 4 6 5 TRANSMIT POWER Access Point Transmit Power Set to full for best wireless network range Each decrement lowers the output 3 db 4 6 6 DEFAULT RATE Wireless network rate Set to best for fastest operation 4 6 7 MINIMUM RATE Minimum wireless network rate Will only allow computers connecting at this rate or higher to connect to the network 4 6 8 802 11G ONLY Will only allow computers with 802 11g cards to connect 4 6 9 BROADCAST SSID Enable to allow easier access to this network Disable to hide this wireless network from plain view to network scanners 28 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Authentication 4 7 Wireless Authentication Authentication Wireless Authentication Open System Shared Key Only Open System Shared Key WPA WPS PSE WPA WPA PSE WPA T EP E 2 WPS TAPAS PSK Wireless Passphrase Key helpi Hexadecimal ASCII Group Key Renewal 1800 Radius Server Radius Port Radius Secret Radius is Local Yes No 4 7 1 WIRELESS AUTHENTICATION Wireless Authentication method Open and shared key systems allow either WEP low grade or no encry
21. ettings also apply after the MAC address is found in the table 4 8 2 WI FI MULTIMEDIA WMM Enables WMM which prioritizes some network traffic above other traffic such as streaming audio video etc Wi Fi Multimedia WMM also known as Wireless Multimedia Extensions WME is a Wi Fi Alliance interpretability certification based on the IEEE 802 11e draft standard It provides basic Quality of service QoS features to IEEE 802 11 networks WMM prioritizes traffic according to 4 AC Access Categories voice video best effort and background However it does not provide guaranteed throughput lt is suitable for simple applications that require QoS such as Wi Fi Voice over IP VoIP phone 4 8 3 VLAN SUPPORT Enable this option to prevents wireless computers on the network from communicating with each other lt is recommended that this option be enabled for WiFi hot spots The router creates a virtual LAN VLAN for each wireless user and does not allow users to see each other on the network 4 8 4 SHORT PREAMBLE Allows packets with a short pre amble on to the network 4 8 5 SHORT SLOT TIME ENABLE DISABLE Enables short slot time 4 8 6 RTS CTS THRESHOLD Maximum time to wait for RTS CTS Ranges from 1 to 2346 Default is 2346 4 8 7 FRAGMENTATION THRESHOLD Maximum fragmentation value Ranges from 256 to 2346 Default is 2346 4 8 8 CTS MODE Sets the wireless CTS mode Default is Auto 4 8 9 CTS RATE Sets the
22. he fourth number group is 0 Required for all configurations 25 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages General Miscellaneous 4 4 3 DHCP SERVER A DHCP server assigns IP addresses to other computers on the local network LAN Only one device on the network should be configured as DHCP server Enable this option when a DHCP server does NOT already exist on the network 4 4 4 FIRST DHCP ADDRESS Specify the first IP address to be assigned by the DHCP server The DHCP server assigns incrementing IP addresses as additional devices join the network i e a value of 10 results in the sequential assignment Of XXX XXX XXX 10 xxx xxx xxx 11 and etc to devices joining the network Required when DHCP Server is enabled 4 4 5 MAX DHCP USERS Number of IP addresses the DHCP server is authorized to assign to network devices Required when DHCP Server is enabled 4 5 General Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Telnet Admin Enable Disable Remote Web Admin Enable Disable Web Admin Port a Admin Password Admin Password verify 4 5 1 TELNET ADMIN Enables administration via telnet Command line interface not documented at this time Use only when directed by technical support 4 5 2 REMOTE WEB ADMIN Enables router administration through the WAN port over the internet This functionality could open the device and or the network to malicious intrusion Disable unless absolutely required 4 5 3 W
23. igured to send all packets destined for the WAN to the Gateway device DNS Server Also called Name Server Server that can help resolve a domain name eg www BountifulWifi com into the IP Address eg 64 90 199 115 of the computer that will respond to requests for that domain name Each computer on an IP network must know the address of two DNS servers primary and secondary so they can lookup addresses for domain names BWifi Bountiful Wifi Router which can be configured to have the functionality of an Access Point Router and or Switch Hub 10 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Overview Network configuration 2 2 Network configuration The Bountiful Wifi Router functions as either a router or as an access point A router connects LAN computers to the WAN An access point connects WLAN computers to the LAN Compare the existing network without the BWiFi device to the following diagram to identify which configuration to use for the BWifi in the network Start by selecting the type of Internet Connection used in the network internet Connection Telephone modem Cable modem CLAN gt ISP usemame password stored Use Intemet Connection sharing Have router Disable wireless if present BWifi is mute BWifi is access point Example If the existing network uses a DSL Modem for the Internet Connection with the ISP username and password stored in an existing wireless router
24. ncrypted tunnel through which all traffic passes preventing anyone from snooping through transmitted and received data VPN stands for virtual private network 46 7 Agency Certifications Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Agency Certifications FCC Certification 7 1 FCC Certification 7 1 1 CLASS B EQUIPMENT 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 or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 7 1 2 MODIFICATIONS The FCC requires the user to be notified
25. nually configure IP Netmask for WAN connection e g 255 255 255 0 This information is typically provided by ISP if required Required for static configuration 4 3 5 GATEWAY Manually configure Gateway address This is the address of the router or gateway the network accesses to connect to the internet This information is typically provided by ISP if required Required for static configuration 4 3 6 NAME SERVER 1 Manually configure Name Server 1 Primary DNS address This is the address of a primary server that can look up the IP address of Internet domain names This information is typically provided by ISP if required Required for static configuration 4 3 7 NAME SERVER 2 Manually configure Name Server 2 Secondary DNS address This is the address of a secondary server that can look up the IP address of Internet domain names This information is typically provided by ISP if required Required for static configuration 4 3 8 NAME SERVER 3 Manually configure Name Server 3 address This is the address of a server that can look up the IP address of Internet domain names Optional for static configuration 4 3 9 HOST NAME A unique name used to identify the BWifi on a network e g bwifi Use a host name to access the BWiri configuration pages without using the IP address from the WAN network The host name is not available on the LAN network Optional for all configurations 24 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 C
26. onfiguration Pages General Local Connection LAN 4 3 10 DOMAIN NAME The unique name used to identify the local network e g thecompany com Used in conjunction with the Host Name to uniquely identify a device on the network e g bwifi thecompany com can be used to access BWifi configuration pages from the WAN without typing the IP address directly The domain name is not available on the LAN network Optional for all configurations 4 4 General Local Connection LAN Configure settings for LAN connection Recommended settings Configuration Access point Router Local Connection LAN Local IP Address 192 162 0 254 Local Netmask 255 2955 285 0 DHCP Server C Enable Disable First DHCP Address yao 468 0 10 Max DHCP Users AC 4 4 1 LOCAL IP ADDRESS Specify the LAN IP Address for the local network This address will be used to access the BWifi configuration pages Verify that this address is unique not duplicated on the network in the same subnet as other machines on the network Required for all configurations 4 4 2 LOCAL NETMASK Subnet mask for the local network i e 255 255 255 0 The netmask specifies which number groups separated by dots in the IP address will be unique on the network Number groups that correspond to a 255 in the netmask must match other network IP addresses exactly Number groups that correspond to a O in the netmask must be unique when appended together Typically only t
27. onnect the receive antenna here Separate antenna ports provide the best performance by isolating the high power transmit signal and the low noise receive wireless signals to minimize interference e Reset Depressing the reset switch for one or two seconds will power cycle the Router similar to unplugging and then plugging in the Router s power cord To restore the Gateway s factory default settings depress and hold the Reset Switch for approximately 30 seconds until the System Status light turns off When the System Status light flashes off the reset process has started wait approximately 30 seconds for the BWifi to re initialize Warning Do not unplug the power cord from the Gateway during the reset process Doing so may result in permanent damage to the Gateway 13 3 Quick Start Guide Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Quick Start Guide Introduction 3 1 Introduction This Ouick Start Guide will help you set up a simple wireless network These basic instructions are for setting up a wireless connection with no security enabled troubleshooting tip 5 explains how to enable security For advanced help and other options refer to Configuration Pages section of this manual Requirements A computer running Windows 2000 or Windows XP that is already connected to the internet The Bountiful Wifi Quick Start Kit Router Power Adapter Network Cable Antennas Deo 3 2 Gather network information Using an Internet
28. pter 2 4 3 General Internet Connection A router requires two IP addresses one address for communication with the WAN network and a separate IP address for communication with the LAN network Connect network cable from Internet modem to BWifi Router WAN port Select the behavior required by the Internet Service Provider ISP Contact the ISP for assistance if required Recommended settings Configuration Router Internet Connection Section Settings Internet Connection Type DHCP Depends on ISP Internet cable connection LAN WAN Internet Connection Type Static IP Address Static IP Hetmask Gateway Name Server 1 0 0 0 0 Mame Server 2 0 0 0 0 Mame Server 3 0 0 0 0 Host Name Hifi Domain Name mshome net 23 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages General Internet Connection 4 3 1 DHCP AUTOMATIC Choose this setting when the ISP automatically configures the IP address and other network information When selected the manual configuration fields are disabled 4 3 2 STATIC MANUAL Choose this setting when the ISP requires manual configuration of network information When selected the Static IP Address Static IP Netmask Gateway Name Server 1 and Name Server 2 fields are required 4 3 3 STATIC IP ADDRESS Manually configure IP Address for WAN connection This information is typically provided by ISP if required Required for static configuration 4 3 4 IP NETMASK Ma
29. ption For smaller wireless networks without a RADIUS server select WPA1 or WPA2 with a Private Shared Key PSK For corporate networks select WPA1 or WPA2 without a PSK and set up the RADIUS server below WEP mode is comprised of open system and or shared key If a paraphrase key were entered and open system and or shared key were selected encryption would be enabled WPA PSK and or WPA2 PSK are used with clients operating systems that support them to provide a more secure level of encryption than WEP WPA and or WPA2 are only used with radius servers 4 7 2 WIRELESS PASSPHRASE KEY HEXADECIMAL ASCII For Open Shared Key Systems WEP Key Key size is automatically determined by the length of your input 29 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Authentication For WPA Private Shared Key ASCII Hex entry does not apply to WPA PSKs For open system shared key selection a 5 character byte key 64 bit encryption a 13 character byte key 128 bit encryption 4 7 3 GROUP KEY RENEWAL How often to renew wireless network group keys Default value is 1800 seconds 4 7 4 RADIUS SERVER For WPA non PSK only IP Address of the RADIUS Server 4 7 5 RADIUS PORT For WPA non PSK only Port number of the RADIUS Server Default is 1812 4 7 6 RADIUS SECRET For WPA non PSK only RADIUS Secret Password 4 7 7 RADIUS IS LOCAL YES NO For WPA non PSK only Enable if RADIUS server i
30. rs however range is still dependent on environment To obtain maximum range e Place the Router as high as possible and as close to the center of the coverage area as possible e Adjust the antennas to a vertical position e Keep the Router away from any large metal objects e In cases of possible interference try changing the channel Go to the router s setup page http 192 168 0 1 or http xxx xxx xxx 254 password 5up and change the channel it is on channel 11 by default Try channels 1 6 or 11 as they are the furthest apart from each other 5 9 Wireless security Setting up Security on the Wireless Network Enabling encryption to give me more security with the Wireless network 1 Enabling encryption will encrypt all the data traveling through the air in the Wireless network To enable this feature first log into the Router s setup page by typing the following into the web browser http 192 168 0 1 or http xxx xxx xxx 254 and pressing Enter 40 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Trouble Shooting Contact Technical Support Ol 9 6 Leave user name blank enter 5up for the password Once in the router s setup page select the Wireless tab o If all the PC s with wireless adapters are using Windows XP Service Pack 2 then choose Wireless Authentication WPA PSK to enable robust WPA encryption o If any wireless PC s use Windows 98 2000 or XP SP1 choose Wireless Authentication Open Shared Key Only to ena
31. s rebooted 34 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Status 4 10 Status The Status pages show detailed information about the firmware version and current configuration 4 11 Status Status Status Firmware Version 4 1 2 38 252 Jul 21 2005 11 41 35 Host name Duif Domain name mshome net Ethernet MAC Address 00 14 40 00 02 74 Wireless MAC Address 00 14 AC 01 02777 4 11 1 FIRMWARE VERSION Version of firmware currently loaded into Bountiful WiFi device 4 11 2 HOST NAME Value of the host name saved in the current configuration Configure on General Internet Connection tab 4 113 DOMAIN NAME Value of the domain name saved in the current configuration Configure on General Internet Connection tab 4 11 4 ETHERNET MAC ADDRESS XX XX XX XX XX XX MAC address of the WAN Ethernet port 4 11 5 WIRELESS MAC ADDRESS XX XX XX XX XX XX MAC address of the wireless Ethernet port 35 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Status Internet Connection 4 12 Status Internet Connection Internet Connection Connection Type DHCP IF Address 0 0 0 0 Mask 0 0 0 0 Renew Address Gateway 0 0 0 0 DNS Server 1 0 0 0 0 UNS Server 2 0 0 0 0 UNS Server a 0 0 0 0 4 12 1 CONNECTION TYPE WAN connection type setting options DHCP automatic configuration or Static Manual configuration When the device is used as an acces
32. s connected via the LAN ports 30 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Advanced Settings 4 8 Wireless Advanced Settings Advanced Settings Wireless Access Edit Access List Wi Fi Multimedia Wk Enable Disable VLAN Support Enable Disable Short preamble f Enable Disable Short slot time Enable Disable RTS CTS Threshold perils Fragmentation Threshold 2344 CTS Mode Auto fr CTS Rate Pr Mbps CTS Type CTS Only 4 8 1 WIRELESS ACCESS Press this button to launch the Access Control dialog box Scroll to the bottom of the dialog box and press submit to save any changes Access Contral O Enable Disable Example MAC Address 00 11 22 33 44 55 Hexadecimal digits with s in between MAC Address MAC Address PO GO E Access Control is disabled by default allowing any wireless client to attempt to access the network Wireless client s may still be required to supply a password to access the network depending on the wireless authentication settings 31 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Wireless Advanced Settings When Access Control is enabled enter up to 30 specific MAC addresses of devices that are allow to attempt connections to the wireless network Any devices attempting to connect will be denied access if their MAC address was not previously entered into the BWiFi device Wireless Authentication s
33. s point with no network cable attached to the WAN port the Connection Type may display DHCP Renewing when the port does not have an IP address because there is no cable connected this is normal 4 12 2 IP ADDRESS MASK The WAN IP address and subnet mask for the BWiFi device obtained either through Static manual configuration or DHCP automatic configuration Click Renew Address button to release the current automatically assigned network configuration and obtain a new network configuration 4 123 GATEWAY The address of the gateway device obtained either through Static manual configuration or DHCP automatic configuration 4 12 4 DNS SERVER 1 The address of the primary DNS server obtained either through Static manual configuration or DHCP automatic configuration 4 12 5 DNS SERVER 2 XXX XXX XXX XXX The address of the secondary DNS server obtained either through static manual configuration or DHCP automatic configuration 36 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Configuration Pages Status Local Connection 4 12 6 DNS SERVER 3 XXX XXX XXX XXX The address of the tertiary DNS server obtained either through Static manual configuration or DHCP automatic configuration 4 13 Status Local Connection Local Connection Local IP Address 192 168 0 254 Mask 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Disabled 4 13 1 LOCAL IP ADDRESS MASK The LAN IP address and subnet mask obtained either through Static manual
34. that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Bountiful WiFi Ilc may void the user s authority to operate the equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unwanted operation Note To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna 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 For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration contact Bountiful WiFi Ilc 707 W 700 S Suite 202A Woods Cross UT 84087 www BountifulWiFi com info BountifulWiFi com Tel 801 296 5970 Fax 801 294 9965 48
35. that connects to the line that supplies internet access i e cable DSL line telephone line Some modems are setup manually with a static IP and others have auto configuration with dynamic IP Router Device that allows multiple computers to access a single internet connection through wired and or wireless networks Access point Device that serves as the Wifi base station allowing wireless access to the wired network Switch Hub Device that provides a common connection point for network cables Gateway Device that combines the functionality of Modem Router and sometimes Switch Hub into one device BWifi Bountiful Wifi Router which can be configured to have the functionality of an Access Point Router and or Switch Hub see section 2 2 17 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Quick Start Guide Configure Router Identify current network scenario Which of the following scenarios best matches the way the network is configured before adding the Bountiful Wifi Router Modem gt PC Gateway PC Gateway Switch Hub PC s Modem gt Router wired or wireless Switch Hub PC s Do u gt The letter corresponding to the existing network will be used throughout the rest of the guide to reference configuration scenarios A B C and D NOTE Do not change any cable connections at this time Press and hold Reset button for 30 seconds Wait another 30 seconds for device to reset
36. to the Router e Connecting to the internet Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Welcome Technical support 1 4 3 ADVANCED NETWORKING SUPPORT If a wireless network has been set up and support is needed in one of the following areas LAN support of multiple computers and peripherals Microsoft Windows Networking Microsoft Internet Connection Sharing ICS Advanced LAN configuration with multiple computers Wireless card installation configuration or troubleshooting Commercial firewall software configuration Contact a system administrator networking professional or manufacturer for the equipment requiring support We welcome any suggestions or feedback you may have regarding Bountiful WiFi products or this manual Please send comments to support bountifulwifi com 1 4 4 CONTACT INFORMATION Corporate address Phone Fax Toll free Support e mail Sales e mail Information e mail Corporate URL Bountiful WiFi 707 W 700 S Suite 202A Woods Cross UT 84087 801 296 5970 801 294 9965 877 247 6378 support BountifulWiFi com sales BountifulWiFi com info BountifulWiFi com http www BountifulWiFi com Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 1 5 Features 2 4GHz WLAN radio compliance WLAN security options Broadband gateway functions Security mechanisms Ethernet switch Network Address Translation NAT protocol support Management interfaces Firmware upgrade Welcome
37. utside Internet it s useful for security 44 Bountiful WiFi User Manual v1 0 0 050103 Glossary Glossary port mapping The act of mapping a port on an Internet accessible NAT gateway to another port on a machine on your internal network Port mapping enables you to run a public Internet service on a machine that is otherwise hidden from the Internet by your NAT gateway Other names for port mapping include port forwarding pass through and punch through router An intelligent network device that goes one step beyond bridging by converting address based protocols that describe how packets move from one place to another In practice this generally comes down to translating between IP addresses and MAC addresses for data flowing between your local network and the Internet Many people use the term interchangeably with gateway You must enter the IP address of your router when configuring network settings manually SSID Service Set Identifier a set of characters that give a unique name to a WLAN subnet mask A network setting that indicates the size of the network you re on switch A specific type of hub that isolates the communications between any two computers from the rest of the network thus increasing throughput Switches are also called switching hubs TKIP An encryption key that s part of WPA TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol It s nominally weaker than the government grade AES
38. y on the Internet use four groups of numbers separated by decimals Each group can have any value from 0 to 255 but the combination must be unique on the network that it connects with MAC Address Media Access Control address also called Ethernet Address is a unique 48 bit hexadecimal identifier attached to most forms of networking equipment This address is usually assigned to a device when it is manufactured ISP Internet Service Provider such as cable company telephone company or any company that provides Internet access Modem Device that connects to the line that supplies Internet access i e cable DSL telephone or T1 line Some modem connections are manually setup with a static IP and others use auto configuration with dynamic IP Router Device that allows multiple computers to access a single internet connection through wired and or wireless networks This device typically connects one WAN to one or more LAN ports It allows multiple computers on the LAN to share one WAN connection Access point Device that serves as the Wifi base station allowing wireless access to the wired network Used to extend the wired LAN onto the WLAN Switch Hub Device that provides a common connection point for network cables Gateway Device that combines the functionality of Modem Router and sometimes Switch Hub into one device This device provides an interface between the LAN computers and the WAN network LAN computers must be conf
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