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AirLive WL-5404AR User's Manual

1. Router A mE es 192 168 1 80 192 168 0 100 m Segment 1 Segment 0 192 168 1 xx 192 168 0 xx Wireless Router B Gateway 192 168 1 90 d m 192 168 0 1 2 up Segment2 7 192 168 2 xx Figure 50 Routing Example For the Wireless Router s Routing Table For the LAN shown above with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments the Wireless Router requires 2 entries as follows Entry 1 Segment 1 Destination IP Address 192 168 1 0 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Standard Class C Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 100 Wireless Router s local Router Metric 2 Entry 2 Segment 2 Destination IP Address 192 168 2 0 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Standard Class C Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 100 Metric 3 For Router A s Default Route Destination IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 0 1 Wireless Router s IP Address For Router B s Default Route Destination IP Address 0 0 0 0 Network Mask 0 0 0 0 Gateway IP Address 192 168 1 80 Wireless Router s local router 78 Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Ro
2. AirLive WL 5404AR 802 11G 54 Mbps Wireless Router 95Mbps NAT bps LAN port Throughput Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION eerrerennttnnttnntetttnttnnttnnttnntnntnnctnnee 1 Wireless Router Features eee eee eee eee eee eee sees esses eese esses e sees esses esses esee sess esses ee eeoeesee 1 lere CHIC T a AEA a aSk 3 Pa IM DGC ais etd 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION necccscssssssssscsscssssssssessscssssessscsssesssscsssecsscssscssscessseessess 6 ROGUE CIN CICS ooca sca T HR 6 Procedures oann aca aaiewcduasueweeastastaacevacecduesiewiaccsisweaas AO 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP cccccccccccccsscsscssssssssccssssscsssssesssessesecsscssesssasecsesssasecsssssessesseeseess 8 OW EVIE RC e 8 GContieuration PrOSTAI rese isei eee e erae eoe aa oi VeEv a eoa S Rasa uos a nea eet ar pisa de 9 Setup Wizard 6iiconii ide IELEEI E Le EEE 2d a aaa 11 EAN SrCe inner ie Oseus rase tcu dotes Doe voces leo teeso 0 uvvek cu dos seus Doe wetud de Devus Edo vet io dud seuv Dc Vost bei o us 14 Wireless Serei iiec te Hae Ebo esi be Ree Ee AEO ela ice E EU CURTIS b Ui e Sepa Aie eee 16 Password Sree reis cuore st ess estote A Deseos lea is sob Du ese ve edd e eU ee eU Sa iui o d 19 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION cccssccsscssssssssssssssscsssessscsssesssecssesssccssecssecsseense 20 OV RV ERE NUT 20 Windows BLOCS TTRNNR EE 20 Mac
3. internet Remote PC Remote PC Using Web Server Using FTP Server http 203 70 212 52 ftp 203 70 212 52 Figure 39 Virtual Servers IP Address seen by Internet Users Note that in this illustration both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address but using different protocols To Internet users all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address This IP Address is allocated by your ISP This address should be static rather than dynamic to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers However you can use the DDNS Dynamic DNS feature to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL instead of an IP Address 57 Wireless Router User Guide Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen 1s reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen An example screen is shown below Servers FTP Contral T _Defautts efaults FTFibata E Mail POR3 ENS Disable All E Mail SMTP Properties l wee PC Server Selecta PC My PC is not listed Protacal TCP Internal Part No ao External Port Mo ao Figure 40 Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre defined Servers and allows you to define your own Servers Details of the selected Server are shown in the Properties area Data Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre defined Servers plus any Servers you have defined Details of the sel
4. LAN Screen TCP IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router as seen from the local LAN Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range In the latter case enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN Subnet Mask The default value 255 255 255 0 1s standard for small class C networks For other networks use the Subnet Mask for the LAN segment to which the Wireless Router is attached the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment DHCP Server e If Enabled the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs DHCP clients on your LAN when they start up The default and recommended value is Enabled e Ifyou are already using a DHCP Server this setting must be Disabled and the existing DHCP server must be re configured to treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway See the follow ing section for further details e The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP clients This range also determines the number of DHCP clients supported See the following section for further details on using DHCP Buttons Save Save the data on screen Cancel The Cancel button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the Wireless Router 14 Setup DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Server allocates a valid
5. 2 472 GHz France Channels Maximum 14 Channels depending on regulatory authorities Modulation OFDM with BPSK QPSK 16QAM DBPSK DQPSK CCK Data Rate 1 2 5 5 6 9 11 12 24 36 48 amp 54 Mbps Antenna Adjustable 2dbi WEP 40 bit also called 64 bit 128 bit WEP encryption 83 Wireless Router User Guide FCC Statement 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 communica tions 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 of the following measures e Reorient 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 To assure continued compliance any changes or modifications
6. PLI Fast Ethernet Adapter T TCP IP Gateway Address wormage Figure 18 Windows NT4 0 Add Gateway 2 The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP as follows e Click the DNS tab e Onthe DNS screen shown below click the Add button under DNS Service Search Order and enter the DNS provided by your ISP 26 PC Configuration Microsoft TCP IP Properties T CP IP DNS Server Figure 19 Windows NT4 0 DNS 2 Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP IP Settings Windows 2000 1 Select Control Panel Network and Dial up Connection 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties You should see a screen like the following Local Area Connection Properties General Connect using B SMC EZ Card 10 100 BMCT211Tx Components checked are used by this connection m Client for Microsoft Networks a File and Printer Sharing For Microsoft Networks Internet Protocol TCP IF Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocollnternet Protocol The default Wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected nebevark s Show icon in taskbar when connected Figure 20 Network Configuration Win 2000 3 Select the TCP IP protocol for your network card 4 Click on the Properties button You should then see a screen like the following 28 PC Configuration Internet Proto
7. 2 and then click Properties e Onthe General tab set Outgoing packet protocol to RIP version 2 broadcast and Incoming packet protocol to RIP version 1 and 2 Routing Screen The routing table 1s accessed by the Routing link on the Advanced screen Using this Screen Generally you will use either RIP Routing Information Protocol OR the Static Routing Table as explained above although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously Static Routing Table If RIP is not used an entry in the routing table 1s required for each LAN segment on your Network other than the segment to which this device is attached The other Routers must also be configured See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN later in this chapter for further details and an example 75 Wireless Router User Guide Static Routing Data Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties Enable RIP Routing Information Protocol V1 Static Routing Table Entries Properties Destination Network Metwork Mask Gateway IP Address Matric ILE ILE Clear Form Add Update Delete Generate Report Help Figure 49 Routing Screen Check this to enable the RIP Routing Information Protocol feature of the Wireless Router The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only This list shows all entries in the Routing Table The Properties area shows details
8. Address Select this if the PC 1s set to bea DCHP client and you wish to guarantee that the Wireless Router will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC Enter the required IP address Only the last field 1s required the other fields must match the Wireless Router s IP address Fixed IP Address Select this if the PC is using a Fixed Static IP address Enter the IP address allocated to the PC The PC must be configured to use this IP address 66 Advanced Configuration MAC Address Select the appropriate option e Automatic discovery Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On e MAC is Enter the MAC address on the PC The MAC address is also called the Hardware Address Physical Address or Net work Adapter Address The Wireless Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC Because of this the MAC address can NOT be left blank Buttons Add as New Add a new PC to the list using the data in the Properties box Entry If Automatic discovery for MAC address is selected the PC will be sent a ping to determine its hardware address This will fail unless the PC is connected to the LAN and powered on Update Selected Update modify the selected PC using the data in the Properties PC box Clear Form Clear the Properties box ready for entering data for a new PC Refresh Upd
9. DHCP select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically This 1s the default Windows setting Using this is recommended By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router Using a fixed IP Address Use the following IP Address If your PC is already configured check with your network administrator before making the following changes e In the Default gateway field enter the Wireless Router s IP address and click OK Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router e Ifthe DNS Server fields are empty select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP then click OK 31 Wireless Router User Guide Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access Ensure that the DSL modem Cable modem or other permanent connection is functional Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN rather than by a Dial up connection For Windows 9x ME 2000 l 2 3 Select Start Menu Settings Control Panel Internet Options Select the Connection tab and click the Setup button Select I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN and click Next Select I connect through a local area network LAN and cl
10. Filter Strings When enabled a request is blocked if any of these entries occur in the requested URL Current Entries Delete Delete All Add Filter String Add Filter Strings should be as specific as possible Help Close Figure 33 URL Filter Screen Data URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries Add Filter String Buttons Delete Delete All Add This lists any existing entries If you have not entered any values this list will be empty To add an entry to the list enter it here and click the Add button An entry may be a Domain name e g www trash com or simply a string e g ads Any URL which contains ANY entry ANYWHERE in the URL will be blocked Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries as required Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting On the Macintosh hold the SHIFT key while selecting Use this to add the current Filter String to the site list 49 Wireless Router User Guide Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access avail able to PCs on your LAN With the default settings everyone has unrestricted Internet access To use this feature 1 Set the desired restrictions on the Default group All PCs are in the Default group unless explicitly move
11. IP address to a DHCP Client PC or device upon request e The client request is made when the client device starts up boots e The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client as well as allocating an IP Address e The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server e Windows 95 98 ME and other non Server versions of Windows will act as DHCP clients This is the default Windows setting for the TCP IP network protocol However Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of DHCP Client e You must NOT have two 2 or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment If your LAN does not have other Routers this means there must only be one 1 DHCP Server on your LAN Using the Wireless Router s DHCP Server This 1s the default setting The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen On this screen you can e Enable or Disable the Wireless Router s DHCP Server function e Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to sor e devices while using DHCP provided that the Fixec IP Addresses Motel are NOT within the range used by the DHC Server Using another DHCP Server You can only use one 1 DHCP Server per LAN segment If you wish to use another DHCP Server rather than the Wireless Router s the following procedure is required 1 Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router This setting is on the LAN screen 2
12. a Server problem found or a problem with the link to the Server Error PPP Connection Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP s Server failed This could be a login problem name or password or a Server problem Error Connection to The existing connection has been lost This could be caused Server lost by a power failure a link failure or Server failure Error Invalid or unknown The data received from the ISP s Server could not be proc packet type essed This could be caused by data corruption from a bad link or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device 38 Operation and Status Connection Status PPTP If using PPTP Peer to Peer Tunneling Protocol a screen like the following example will be displayed when the Connection Details button is clicked Connection Physical Address 00 e0 98 12 34 57 IP Address Connection Status OFF Connection Log Reset physical connection DO4 ston PPP DD3 try to hang up DDO2 sub wait timeout DOl wait lOO msec WAN start E DOD stop PPP Clear Log Connect and Disconnect buttons should only be needed if the setting Connect automatically as required is Disabled i annect Disconnect Retresh Help lose Figure 26 PPTP Status Screen Data PPTP Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device as seen by remote devices on the Internet This is different to the hardware address see
13. added or deleted This group contains PCs not allocated to any other group e Toremove PCs from the Default Group assign them to another Group e To assign PCs to the Default Group delete them from the Group they are currently in See the following section for details of the Group Members screen Select the desired options for the current group e None Nothing is blocked Use this to create the least re strictive group e Block all Internet access All traffic via the WAN port is blocked Use this to create the most restrictive group e Block selected Services You can select which Services are to block Use this to gain fine control over the Internet access for a group If Internet access is being blocked you can choose to apply the blocking only during scheduled times If access 1s not blocked no Scheduling is possible and this setting has no effect Clicking this will open a sub window where you can define or modify the Schedule This lists all defined Services Select the Services you wish to block To select multiple services hold the CTRL key while selecting On the Macintosh hold the SHIFT key rather than CTRL If you wish to define additional Services or manage the Service list click this button to open the Services screen Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group If the current group is Default then members can not be added or deleted This group contains PCs not a
14. current Virtual Server entry Note that the pre defined Servers can not be deleted Only Servers you have defined yourself can be deleted Clear all data from the Properties area ready for input of a new Virtual Server entry For each entry the PC must b running the appropriate Server software Defining your own Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen you can define and manage your own Servers Create a new Server Modify Edit a Server Delete a Server JEN Note l Click Clear Form 2 Enter the required data as described above 3 Click Add 4 The new Server will now appear in the list 1 Select the desired Server from the list 2 Make any desired changes for example change the Enable Disable setting 3 Click Update to save changes to the selected Server Select the entry from the list 2 Click Delete Note You can only delete Servers you have defined Pre defined Server cannot be deleted From the Internet ALL Virtual Serve s have the IP Address allocated by your ISP 59 Wireless Router User Guide Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers They must use the Internet IP Address the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP e g http 203 70 212 52 ttps 203 70 212 52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP rat
15. entry for your Network card Normally this will be called ethO Click the Edit button set the protocol to DHCP and save this data To apply your changes dd E P e Use the Deactivate and Activate buttons if available e OR restart your system Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router e Ensure the Gateway field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router e Ensure your DNS Name Server settings are correct Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router s Access Point regardless of the operating system which is used on the client To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router each Wireless Station must have compatible settings as follows Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure SSID ESSID This must match the value used on the Wireless Router The default value is Untitled Note The SSID is case sensitive WEP By default WEP on the Wireless Router is disabled e If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Router all stations must have WEP disabled e If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Router 34 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PC
16. not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Example use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter CE Marking Warning This 1s a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures 84
17. of the selected item in the list Change any the properties as required then click the Update button to save the changes to the selected entry Destination Network The network address of the remote LAN segment For standard class C LANs the network address is the first 3 fields of the Destination IP Address The 4th last field can be left at 0 Network Mask The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment For class C networks the default mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the Gateway or Router which the Wireless Router must use to communicate with the destination above NOT the router attached to the remote segment Metric The number of hops routers to pass through to reach the remote LAN segment The shortest path will be used The default value is 1 76 Advanced Configuration Buttons Save save the RIP setting This has no effect on the Static Routing Table Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table using the data shown in the Properties area on screen The entry selected in the list 1s ignored and has no effect Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry using the data shown in the Properties area on screen Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry Clear Form Clear all data from the Properties area ready for input of a new entry for the Static Routing table Generate Report Generate a read only list of all entries in the Static Routing tab
18. received via the LAN port This includes network traffic as well as user data Introduction Rear Panel Internet Figure 3 Rear Panel Reset Button This button has two 2 functions e Reboot When pressed and released the Wireless Router will reboot restart e Clear All Data This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values l Power Off 2 Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On 3 Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds until the RED LED has flashed TWICE 4 Release the Reset Button The Wireless Router is now using the factory default values Internet port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here If your modem came with a 10 100BaseT cable use the supplied cable Otherwise use a standard LAN cable 1 2 3 4 LAN Port Use standard LAN cables RJ45 connectors to connect your PCs or 10 100BaseT Hub Switch to these ports Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router Requirements e Network cables Use standard 10 100BaseT network UTP cables with RJ45 connectors TCP IP protocol must be installed on all PCs For Internet Access an Internet Access account with an ISP and either of a DSL or Cable modem for WAN port usage e To use the Wireless Ac
19. screen See below for details 65 Wireless Router User Guide PC Database Admin This screen is displayed if the Advanced Administration button on the PC Database is clicked It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen Any PC may be added edited or deleted If adding a PC which is not connected and On you must provide the MAC hardware address Known PCs unknown 192 168 1 1 LAN O010b554e6 18 DHCP allen 192 168 1 2 LAN 00e098390cal DHCP Edit Delete PC Properties Name IP Address MAC Address Automatic discovery PC must be available on LAN Automatic DHCP Client c DHCP Client reserved IP address D10 C Fixed IP address set on PC I bL C MAC address is Add as New Entry Update Selected PC Clear Form Figure 44 PC Database Admin Data PC Database Admin Screen Known PCs PC Properties Name IP Address This lists all current entries Data displayed is name IP Address type The type indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN If adding a new PC to the list enter its name here It is best if this matches the PC s hostname Select the appropriate option Automatic The PC is set to be a DHCP client Windows Ob tain an IP address automatically The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so The IP address could change but normally won t DCHP Client Reserved IP
20. with the upgrade UPnP Universal Plug and Play allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN UPnP is by supported by Windows ME XP or later If Enabled this device will be visible via UPnP If Disabled this device will not be visible via UPnP If checked then UPnP users can change the configuration If Disabled UPnP users can only view the configuration But currently this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP who access the Properties via UPnP e g Right click the Wireless Router in My Network Places and select Properties 68 Allow Internet access to be disabled MTU MTU size Advanced Configuration If checked then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device If Disabled UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device But currently this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP who access the Properties via UPnP e g Right click the Wireless Router in My Network Places and select Prop erties MTU Maximum Transmission Unit value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support Enter a value between 1 and 1500 This device will still auto negotiate with the remote server to set the MTU size The smaller of the 2 values auto negotiated or en tered here will be used For direct connections not PPPoE or PPTP the MTU used is always 1500 69 Wireless Router User Guide This scre
21. you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixed Static IP Address Options Various options such as backup DNS UPnP and enable TFTP firm ware upgrade option Security Firewall and other security related settings Logs View or clear all logs set E Mailing of log files MAC Address Set the MAC hardware address used on the Internet WAN port interface This is required only if your ISP has recorded the MAC hardware address you should use Routing Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways 63 Wireless Router User Guide PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC e g for the DMZ PC It elimi nates the need to enter IP addresses Also you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below DHCP Clients are automatically added and updated If not listed try restarting the PC PCs using a Fixed IP address can be added and deleted below Known PCs unknown 192 168 1 1 LAN DHCP allen 192 168 1 2 LAN DHCP Name sAd IP Address 1m _Dekte Refresh Generate Report Advanced Administration Help Figure 43 PC Database e PCs which are DHCP Clients are automatically added to the database and updated as required e By default non Server versions of Windows act as DHCP Clients this setting is called Obtain an IP Address automatically e The Wire
22. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router s IP Address as the Default Gateway To Configure your PCs to use DHCP This 1s the default setting for TCP IP under Windows 95 98 ME See Chapter 4 Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings 15 Wireless Router User Guide Wireless Screen The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations To change the Wireless Router s default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen An example screen is shown below LONEN Regulatory Domain USA Canada Station Name Untitled SSID Service Set Identifier Untitled TILES Channel No 10 WEP data encryption Off Configure WEP Dt Ta tell Allow LAN access by ALL Wireless stations c Selected Wireless stations only Select Stations Allow Internet access by ALL Wireless stations c Selected Wireless stations only Select Stations Save Cancel Help Figure 7 Wireless Screen Data Wireless Screen Identification Regulatory It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory Domain domain Station name This 1s the same as the Device Name for the Wireless Router On your PC some Wireless status screens may display this name as the name of the Access Point in use SSID If using an ESS Extended Service Set with multiple access ESSID points this ID 1s called an
23. Data Big Pond Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device as seen by remote devices This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN IP Address The IP Address of this device as seen by Internet users This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab lished e Ifthe connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection 40 Operation and Status e Ifthe connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection e Normally it is not necessary to use the Connect and Discon nect buttons unless the setting Connect automatically as required is disabled Connection Log e The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection e The Clear Log button will restart the Log while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen Connection Log Buttons Connect If not connected establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond terminate the connection Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log This will make it easier to read new messages Refresh Update the data on screen Connection Details SingTel RAS If using the SingTel RAS access method a screen like the following example will be displayed when the Connection D
24. ESSID Extended Service Set Identi fier To communicate all Wireless stations should use the same SSID ESSID Channel No select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN If you experience interference shown by lost connections and or slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels to see which 1s the best If using multiple Access Points adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to reduce interference 16 Setup WEP data WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy status will display Enabled or encryption Disabled depending on whether WEP is being used If used data is Encrypted before being transmitted making communica tion more secure Click the Configure WEP button to access the WEP sub screen and view or change the WEP settings Allow LAN e All Wireless Stations All wireless stations can use the access access by point to access your LAN Selected Wireless stations only Only selected wireless stations access your LAN To select the required wireless stations click the Select Stations button Allow Internet All Wireless Stations All wireless stations can use the access access by point to access the Internet Selected Wireless stations only Only selected wireless stations use the access point to access the Internet To select the required wireless stations click the Select Stations button Configure WEP Click this button to view the WEP sub screen See th
25. If the Wireless Router s Wireless screen is set to Allow LAN access to selected Wireless Stations only then each of your Wireless stations must have been selected or access will be blocked To see if radio interference is causing a problem see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Access Point Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments Wireless connection speed is very slow The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed depending on the distance and the environment To obtain the highest possible connec tion speed you can experiment with the following Access Point location Try adjusting the location and orientation of the Access Point Wireless Channel If interference is the problem changing to another channel may show a marked improvement Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference You can experiment by switching other devices Off and see if this helps Any noisy devices should be shielded or relocated RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Access Point 80 Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs WLANS Wireless LANs can work in either of two 2 modes e Ad hoc e Infrastructure Ad hoc Mode Ad hoc mode does not requ
26. NS eee eoe a te Laaa se 83 54Mbps 802 11g Cable DSL Wireless Router ssssssssssceececccocccsssssesecceeccecocososssssssseeee 83 Wireless InterfaCCecriccnriiieisiscericerrriieiniaveiidasekensiein aadar eri aaien RS 83 MOC Statement 5 5 a A E E E Codes E OESE i 84 Copyright 2003 All Rights Reserved Document Version 1 0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners Chapter Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router s features and ca pabilities Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router The Wireless Router is a multi function device providing the following services Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users 4 Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections Wireless Access Point for 802 11g Wireless Stations Wireless LAN E Fa LAS l m E P N l z ie p ES FOE th 1 y a d S3 internet a 2 i Xm E x i Al Broadband F YAT ie Modem A MES Wireless Router Fast Ethernet Figure 1 Wireless Router Wireless Router Features The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use Internet Access Features Shared Internet Access All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Router using only a single external IP Address The local invalid IP Addresses are hidden from external sourc
27. P Settings Windows XP Select Control Panel Network Connection 2 Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties You should see a screen like the following l Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using EE D Link DFE S30Ts PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev B This connection uses the following items el Client For Microsoft Networks mi File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks ml aos Packet Scheduler Interet Protocol TCP IP Install Jrinstall Fraperties Description Transmission Control Protacal Intemmet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Show icon in notification area when connected Figure 22 Network Configuration Windows XP 3 Select the TCP IP protocol for your network card 4 Click on the Properties button You should then see a screen like the following PC Configuration Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General Alternate Configuration Tou can get IF settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings 5 Obtain ONS server address automatically C5 Use the following ONS server addresses Se e Figure 23 TCP IP Properties Windows XP 5 Ensure your TCP IP settings are correct Using DHCP To use
28. Part TCF or UDF Finish Fort TOP or UDP ICMP Type 60 2653 Add Cancel Help Close Figure 37 Access Control Services Data Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services Delete button Use this to delete any Service you have added Pre defined Services can not be deleted Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service Type Select the protocol TCP UDP ICMP used to the remote system or service Start Port For TCP and UDP Services enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service If the service uses a single port number enter it in both the Start and Finish fields Finish Port For TCP and UDP Services enter the end of the range of port num bers used by the service If the service uses a single port number enter it in both the Start and Finish fields ICMP Type For ICMP Services enter the type number of the required service Buttons Delete Delete the selected service from the list 54 Advanced Features Save Add a new entry to the Service list using the data shown in the Add New Service area on screen Cancel Clear the Add New Service area ready for entering data for a new Service Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature an Access Control Log 1s provided Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view
29. SCII WEP keys If desired you can generate a key from a phrase instead of entering the key value directly Enter the desired phrase and click the Gener ate Keys button 18 Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router Password The password protects the configuration data Once set recommended you will be prompted for the password when you connect Mew password Verity password Save Cancel Help Figure 9 Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router on the Password screen above you will be prompted for the password when you connect as shown below If no password has been set this dialog will not appear Enter Network Password 1 2 x 29 Please type your user name and password Site 192 168 1 254 Realm NeedPassword User Name Password l Save this password in your password list omen Figure 10 Password Dialog e Type admin into the User Name field as set on the Enter Network Password screen above e Type the password into the Password field as set on the Enter Network Password screen above 19 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local Internal LAN Overview For each PC the following may need to be configured e TCP IP network settings e Internet Access configuration e Wireless configuration Windows Cli
30. Servers Register for this FREE service at http www dyndns org SE Username is setwhen vnu register your password is E mailed to you User Name Password Domain Mame dyndns Jorg Domain name allocated to you by www dyndns org DONS Status Save Cancel Help Figure 41 DDNS Screen Data Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service DDNS Data User Name Password Domain Name DDNS Status e You must sign up first to create a new account before using the service The service is free e Click this link to connect to the www dyndns org Web site e Your initial password will be E mailed to you you can change this later if you wish e After registration use the Create New Host link on the www dyndns org Web site to request a domain name Enter the User name specified at the www dyndns org Web site when you registered Enter your current password for www dyndns org e Enter your domain name as allocated at www dyndns org e The name should consist only of letters and the hyphen dash Using any other characters may cause problems This message is returned by the DDNS Server at www dyndns org e Normally this message should be Update successful current IP address was updated on the www dyndns org server e Ifthe message is No host this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you You need to connect to www dyndns org and correct this problem 61 Wire
31. ailed to your PC Enable Logs E Mail Reports C Outgoing Internet connections view Lag Clear Log C Access Control View Lag GlearLog C Dod Denial or Service attacks view Log Clear Log Timezone GM T 05 00 Eastern Time s Canada C Send E mail alert immediately when attacked E mail Logs F Connection Log C Access Control Lag send When log is full C Every Day ati fam EE UEUIEPIIEEER Email address EN Data Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connec tions Access Control DoS Attacks Timezone E Mail Reports Send E mail alert Subject Log repart SMTP Server Address IP address L Port No 25 Default 25 cave Cancel Help Figure 47 Logs Screen If selected Outgoing Internet connections are logged Normally the Internet Destination will be shown as an IP address But if the URL Filter is enabled the Destination will be shown as a URL If enabled the log will include attempted outgoing connections which have been blocked by the Access Control feature If enabled this log will show details of DoS Denial of Service attacks which have been blocked by the built in Firewall Select the correct Timezone for your location This is required for the date time shown on the logs to be correct If enabled an E mail will be sent immediately if a DoS Denial of Service attack is detected If enabled the E mail address infor mation m
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33. and check its settings If you can t connect to it check the LAN and power connections e Ifthe Wireless Router is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL Cable modem etc to see that it is working correctly Problem 2 Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router Wireless Router User Guide Solution 2 The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it so it 1s not transparent Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function This should work with almost every application but It is a security risk since the firewall 1s disabled Only one 1 PC can use this feature Wireless Access Problem 1 Solution 1 Problem 2 Solution 2 My PC can t locate the Wireless Access Point Check the following Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same Remember that the SSID 1s case sensitive So for example Work group does NOT match workgroup Both your PC and the Wireless Access Point must have the same setting for WEP The default setting for the Wireless Router is disabled so your wireless station should also have WEP disabled If WEP is enabled on the Wireless Router your PC must have WEP enabled and the key must match
34. ate the data on screen Generate Report Display a read only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database Standard Screen Click this to view the standard PC Database screen 67 Wireless Router User Guide This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings For normal opera tion there is no need to use this screen or change any settings An example Options screen is shown below SEER Backup DNS 1 IP Address LIC IL Backup DNS 2 IP Address IJ These ONS Domain Name Servers are used only if the primary DNS is unavailahla Enable Firmware Upgrade using TF TP M Enable UPnP Services I Allow configuration changes through UPnP C Allow Internet access to be disabled MTL Maximum Transmission Unit 1500 1 1500 bytes This setting only affects PPPoE and PPTP connections Cancel Help Figure 45 Options Screen Data Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address TFTP Enable Firm ware Upgrade using TFTP UPnP Enable UPnP Services Allow Configu ration Enter the IP Address of the DNS Domain Name Servers here These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable If enabled TFTP Trivial FTP can be used to upgrade the firm ware in this device This is normally not required a Windows utility is available for this purpose You must obtain the firmware upgrade file first instructions for using TFTP will be available
35. break the connection e The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection 37 Wireless Router User Guide e The most common messages are listed in the table below e The Clear Log button will restart the Log while the Re fresh button will update the messages shown on screen Buttons Connect If not connected establish a connection to your ISP Disconnect If connected to your ISP hang up the connection Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log This will make it easier to read new messages Refresh Update the data on screen Connection Log Messages Message Description Connection attempt has been triggered by the Connect automatically as required setting Connection attempt started by the Connect button Connecting to remote Attempting to connect to the ISP s server server Remote Server located ISP s Server has responded to connection attempt Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP s Server and establish a PPP connection PPP up successfully Able to login to ISP s Server and establish a PPP connection Idle time out reached The connection has been idle for the time period specified in the Idle Time out field The connection will now be termi nated Disconnecting The current connection is being terminated due to either the Idle Time out above or Disconnect button being clicked Error Remote Server not ISP s Server did not respond This could be
36. cation e Access Points use a fixed Channel You can select the Channel used This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance In the USA and Canada 11 channel are available If using multiple Access Points it is better if adja cent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference e In Infrastructure mode Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels looking for an Access Point If more than one Access Point can be used the one with the strongest signal is used This can only happen within an ESS e Ifusing Ad hoc mode no Access Point all Wireless stations should be set to use the same Channel However most Wireless stations will still scan all Channels to see 1f there is an existing Ad hoc group they can join WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy 1s a standard for encrypting data before it 1s transmitted This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations But if the data 1s encrypted then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it If WEP is used the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have the same settings for each of the following Off 64 Bit 128 Bit ET Key For 64 Bit encryption the Key value must match For 128 Bit encryption the Key value must match Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point the Wireless Stations an
37. cess Point all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802 11g specifications Procedure ul N gt Sa eZ e a Existing Connection Figure 4 Installation Diagram 1 Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL Cable modem are powered OFF BS For best Wireless reception and performance he Access Point should be positioned in a central locatio with mini Note mum obstructions between the Access Point i nd the PCs Also if using multiple Access Points adjacen Access Points should use different Channels Installation N Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously 3 Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router Use the cable supplied with your DSL Cable modem If no cable was supplied use a standard cable I Power Up e Power on the Cable or DSL modem e Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up Use only the power adapter provided Using a different one may cause hardware damage 5 Check the LEDs e The Power LED should be ON e The Internet LED should be ON e The WLAN LED should be ON e For each LAN PC connection the LAN LED should be ON provided the PC is also ON Fo
38. col TCP IP Properties General You can get P settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise vou need to ask your network administrator Far the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subret mask Default gateway Obtain ONS server address automatically Use the following DMS server addresses Prefered OWS server Altermate DHS server A i Figure 21 TCP IP Properties Win 2000 5 Ensure your TCP IP settings are correct as described below Using DHCP To use DHCP select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically This 1s the default Windows setting Using this is recommended By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router Using a fixed IP Address Use the following IP Address If your PC is already configured check with your network administrator before making the following changes e Enter the Wireless Router s IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router e Ifthe DNS Server fields are empty select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP then click OK 29 Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP I
39. connection method the following data is required e User Name e Password e Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method the following data is required e User Name e Password e RAS Plan 12 Setup Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard you will see the Home screen When you connect in the future you will see this screen when you connect An example screen is shown below P LAN Wireless Password Status Lo Jt CE Untitled Internet P Address Connection DHCP Wireless SSID Untitled WEP Off IP Address 192 168 1 254 DHCP Server ON Figure 5 Home Screen Navigation amp Data Input e Use the menu bar on the top of the screen and the Back button on your Browser for navigation e Changing to another screen without clicking Save does NOT save any changes you may have made You must Save before changing screens or your data will be ignored BES On each screen clicking the Help bt tton will display help for that screen Note From any help screen you can access the list of all help files help index 13 Wireless Router User Guide LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen The example screen is shown below IP Address 192 168 fa 254 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 Jo v DHCP Server Start IP Address 1 1 Finish IP Address 128 Save Cancel Help Figure 6 LAN Screen Data
40. creen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen 1s clicked This schedule can be optionally applied to any Access Control Group Blocking will be performed during the scheduled time between the Start and Finish times Two 2 separate sessions or periods can be defined Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock If the time for a particular day is blank no action will be performed Use 24 hour clock On all day 00 00 to 24 00 Off all day All fields blank Session Z Start Finish Session 1 Da d Start Finish Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday saturday Sunday on DT on or On on on or on or on or On Or om on on on On on on on On on On on nnn Cancel Help Close Figure 36 Default Schedule Screen Data Default Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently Session 1 Two 2 separate sessions or periods can be defined Session 2 can be Session 2 left blank if not required Start Time Enter the start using a 24 hr clock Finish Time Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock 53 Wireless Router User Guide Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen 1s clicked Available Services BOOTP_CUENT UDPF 65 BOOTE SERVERQUDE b 7 CLI SEEME TCP UDF 548 24032 D NS TCP LDP 53 Add New Service Name Type start
41. cted 2 way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet This provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls URL Filter Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users Internet Access Log See which Internet connections have been made VPN Pass through Support PCs with VPN Virtual Private Networking software using PPTP L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported no configuration is required Wireless Features Standards Compliant The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802 11g specifica tions for Wireless LANs Speeds to 54 Mbps All speeds up to the 802 11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported WEP support Support for WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is included Key sizes of 64 Bit 128 Bit are supported Access Control The Access Control feature can ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN Simple Configuration 1f the default settings are unsuitable they can be changed quickly and easily LAN Features 4 Port Switching Hub The Wireless Router incorporates a 4 port 10 100BaseT switch ing hub making it easy to create or extend your LAN DHCP Server Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN Multi Segment LAN Support LANs containing one or more segments are supported via t
42. d the Access Point must use the same settings as follows Mode On client Wireless Stations the mode must be set to Infrastructure The Access Point is always in Infrastructure mode SSID ESSID Wireless Stations should use the same SSID ESSID as the Access Point they wish to connect to Alternatively the SSID can be set to any or null blank to allow connection to any Access Point WEP The Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings for WEP Off 64 Bit or 128 Bit WEP Key If WEP is enabled the Key must be the same on the Wire less Stations and the Access Point WEP Authentication If WEP is enabled all Wireless Stations must use the same setting as the Access Point either Open System or Shared Key Appendix C Specifications 54Mbps 802 119 Cable DSL Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimen ions 189mm W 122mm D 27mm H Operat 1g Temperature 0 C to 40 C Storag Temperature 10 C to 70 C Netwoi lt Protocol TCP IP Netwoi Interface 5 Ethernet 4 10 100BaseT RJ45 LAN connection 1 10 100BaseT RJ45 for WAN Wirele s interface Wireless Access Point via built in wireless mod le LEDs 7 Power dapter DC 12V 800 Relative humidity 10 to 90 Wireless Interface Wireless Standards IEEE 802 11b IEEE 802 11g Frequency 2 412 2 462 GHz US 02 412 2 484 GHz Japan 02 412 2 472 GHz Europe ETSI 2 457 2 462 GHz Spain 2 457
43. d to another group 2 Setthe desired restrictions on the other groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 and Group 4 as needed 3 Assign PC to the groups as required Restrictions are imposed by blocking Service or types of connections All common Services are pre defi ed Note If required you can also define your own Servi es Access Control Screen To view this screen select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu Default Members TUT et E nestrictians None Black by Schedule None Define schedule Services BOOTP CLIENT UDP 8 BOOTP SERVER UDP 87 Edit Service List CU SEEME TCP UDP 7648 24032 DNS TCP UDP 53 FINGER TCP 78 FTP TCP 20 21 Select Services ta Black Hold CTRL key fon MAC SHIFT ta select multiple items lew Lag Clear Log cave Cancel Help Figure 34 Access Control Screen 50 Advanced Features Data Access Control Screen Group Group Members Button Internet Access Restrictions Block by Schedule Define Schedule Button Services Edit Service List Button Buttons Members Define Schedule Select the desired Group The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group Groups are named Default Group I Group 2 Group 3 and Group 4 and cannot be re named Click this button to add or remove members from the current Group e Ifthe current group is Default then members can not be
44. dentify this Special Application Incoming e Type Select the protocol TCP or UDP used when you receive data Ports from the special application or service Note Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data e Start Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server for data you receive If the application uses a single port number enter it in both the Start and Finish fields e Finish Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica tion server for data you receive Outgoing e Type Select the protocol TCP or UDP used when you send data to Ports the remote system or service Start Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server for data you send to it If the application uses a sin gle port number enter it in both the Start and Finish fields Finish Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the applica tion server for data you send to it If the application uses a single port number enter it in both the Start and Finish fields Using a Special Application Configure the Special Applications screen as required On your PC use the application normally Remember that only one 1 PC can use each Special application at any time Also when 1 PC is finished using a particular Special Ap plication there may need to be a Time out before another PC can use the same Special Application The T
45. dress be se quential starting with 129 for the first computer then if you are setting static IP s on multiple computers 130 for the next computer and so on for each computer on your net work TCP IP Properties lx 192 168 1 1239 2565 255 255 0 Figure 13 IP address Tab Win 95 98 e On the Gateway tab enter the Wireless Router s IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add as shown below Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router TCP IP Properties 192 168 1 254 Figure 14 Gateway Tab Win 95 98 e On the DNS Configuration tab ensure Enable DNS is selected If the DNS Server Search Order hist is empty enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button then click Add 22 PC Configuration TCP IP Properties REIESE Figure 15 DNS Tab Win 95 98 23 Wireless Router User Guide Checking TCP IP Settings Windows NT4 0 1 Select Control Panel Network and on the Protocols tab select the TCP IP protocol as shown below d NetBEUI Protocol 4 MwLink FSSP Compatible Transport 3 NivLink NetBIOS ST CPAP Protocol By pci tes Figure 16 Windows NT4 0 TCP IP 2 Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below 24 PC Configuration Microsoft TCP IP Properties Ei IP Address DNS WINS Address DHCP Relay Routing An F addres
46. e Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated TM automatically on connection Dynamic IP address If you have a Button will display l l l EITHER Fixed Static IP address this button has no effect Release e Ifthe ISP s DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for OR the Wireless Router this button will say Renew Clicking the Renew Renew button will attempt to re establish the connection and obtain an IP Address from the ISP s DHCP Server e Ifan IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router by the ISP s DHCP Server this button will say Release Clicking the Release button will break the connection and release the IP Address Refresh Update the data shown on screen 42 Operation and Status Connection Details Fixed Dynamic IP Address If your access method is Direct no login a screen like the following example will be displayed when the Connection Details button is clicked Physical Address O0 e0 98 12 34 5 IP Address 203 66 99 130 Network Mask 295 255 255 248 Default Gateway 203 66 99 129 DNS IP Address 168 95 1 1 DHCP Client OFF Lease obtained n a Remaining lease time n a Release Renew Retresh Help Clase Figure 29 Connection Details Fixed Dynamic IP Address Data Fixed Dynamic IP address Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device as seen by remote devices on the Internet This is different to
47. e following section for more details Select Stations Click this button to select the required PCs save the data on screen Cancel The Cancel button will discard any data you have entered since the last Save operation WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the Configure WEP button on the Wireless screen VVEP Data Encryption MERS Authentication Type Shared Key Key input e Hex 0 9 and A F c ASCII Default Key Key value Key 1 e Key2 c Key3 c Key4 c l Passphrase Apply Cancel Help Close Figure 8 WEP Screen 17 Wireless Router User Guide Data WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption WEP Data Encryption Authentication Type Key input Passphrase Select the option to match other Wireless Stations e Disable data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted e 64 Bit data is encrypted using the default key before being transmitted You must enter at least the default key For 64 Bit En cryption the key size is 10 characters in HEX 0 9 and A F e 128 Bit data is encrypted using the default key before being transmitted You must enter at least the default key For 128 Bit Encryption the key size is 26 characters in HEX 0 9 and A F Normally this should be left at the default value of Shared Key If changed to Open System or Automatic ensure that your Wireless Stations use the same setting Allow you to enter HEX or A
48. e use of a Web Virtual Server on your LAN See Advanced Internet Virtual Servers Current IP Ad You must use this IP Address to connect see below anes This IP Address is allocated by your ISP But if using a Dynamic IP Address this value can change each time you connect to your ISP So it is better if your ISP allocates you a Fixed IP Address To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1 Ensure your Internet connection is established and start your Web Browser 2 Inthe Address bar enter HTTP followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router If the port number is not 80 the port number is also required After the IP Ad dress enter followed by the port number e g HPTPELIL225 123 123 22 2250090 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123 123 123 123 and the port number is 8080 56 Advanced Features Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users Normally Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because e Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address e Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device The Virtual Server feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers as illustrated below 19 168 1 254 LAN IP Address Web Server gelesen E FTP Server En EDD esed 2j33094 49 17o 20R 00 Internet IP Address
49. each application listed above you can choose a destina tion PC e There is no need to Save after each change you can set the destination PC for each application then click Save 46 Advanced Features Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non standard connections or port numbers you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless Router s firewall In this case you can define the application as a Special Application Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the nternet screen You can then define your Special Applications You will need detailed information about the application this is normally available from the supplier of the application Also note that the terms Incoming and Outgoing on this screen refer to traffic from the client PC viewpoint Special Applications can only be used by 1 user at any time Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports Name Type start Finish Type start Finish 1 7 ce Jf Of Res Sej mel p o kedr aol 1 remHi IC bem jt 4r free oor T sE Fes hem T soL memi l hem T cave Cancel Help Close Figure 32 Special Applications Screen 47 Wireless Router User Guide Data Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required Name Enter a descriptive name to i
50. ected Server are shown in the Properties area Properties Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server as required e If Enabled any incoming connections will be forwarded to the selected PC e If Disabled any incoming connection attempts will be blocked PC Server Select the PC for this Server The PC must be running the appro priate Server software Protocol Select the protocol TCP or UDP used by the Server Internal Port No Enter the port number which the Server software is configured to use External Port No The port number used by Internet users when connecting to the Server This is normally the same as the Internal Port Number If it is different this device will perform a mapping or translation function allowing the server to use one port address while clients use a different port address 58 Buttons Defaults Disable AII Update Selected Server Add as new Server Delete Clear Form JEN Note Advanced Features This will delete any Servers you have defined and set the pre defined Servers to use their default port numbers This will cause the Enable setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF Update the current Virtual Server entry using the data shown in the Properties area on screen Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list using the data shown in the Properties area on screen The entry selected in the list is ignored and has no effect Delete the
51. en allows you to set Firewall and other security related options Firewall Options M Enable DoS Denial of Service Firewall Threshold High GAAN bandwidth gt 2 Mbps Medium WVWVWAN bandwidth 1 2 Mbps C Low ANAN bandwidth 1 Mbps If Enabled recommended invalid packets and connections are dropped The Threshald affects invalid connections only Respond to ICMP ping on VAM interface Allow IPsec Allow PPTP Allow L2TP Cancel Help Figure 46 Security Screen Data Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS Firewall Threshold If enabled DoS Denial of Service attacks will be detected and blocked The default is enabled It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled Note A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs but overloads your Internet connection so you can not use it the service is unavailable This device uses Stateful Inspection technology This system can detect situations where individual TCP IP packets are valid but collectively they become a DoS attack This setting affects the number of half open connections allowed A half open connection arises when a remote client contacts the Server with a connection request but then does not reply to the Server s response While the optimum number of half open connections allowed the Threshold depends on many factors the most important factor is the available bandwidth of your Interne
52. ents This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router The first step 1s to check the PC s TCP IP settings The Wireless Router uses the TCP IP network protocol for all functions so it is essential that the TCP IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC TCP IP Settings Overview If using the default Wireless Router settings and the default Windows TCP IP settings no changes need to be made e By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server automatically providing a suitable IP Address and related information to each PC when the PC boots e For all non Server versions of Windows the default TCP IP setting is to act as a DHCP client If using a Fixed specified IP address the following changes are re quired e The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router e The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP BS If your LAN has a Router the LAN Adminis rator must re configure the Router itself Refer to Chapt 8 Ad Note vanced Setup for details Checking TCP IP Settings Windows 9x ME 1 Select Control Panel Network You should see a screen like the following PC Configuration Network Ei ES Configuration Identification Access Contral The following network components are installed 4 MetBELII gt PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter 4 MetBELII Dial Llp Adapter MetBELII gt Dial Up Adapter 2 v PN S
53. es This process is called NAT Network Ad dress Translation DSL amp Cable Modem Support The Wireless Router has a 100Base Tx Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup ported SingTel RAS and Big Pond Australia login support is also included PPPoE PPTP SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support The Internet WAN port connection supports PPPoE PPP over Ethernet PPTP Peer to Peer Tunneling Pro tocol SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Australia as well as Direct Connection type Services Fixed or Dynamic IP Address On the Internet WAN port connection the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address IP Address is allocated on connection and Fixed IP Address Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions Communication Applications Support for Internet communication applications such as interactive Games Telephony and Conferencing applications which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall 1s included Special Internet Applications Applications which use non standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall The ability to define and allow such applications is provided to enable such applications to be used normally Virtual Servers This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN The required setup is quick and easy DMZ One 1 PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestri
54. ess Hardware Address or Physical Address On a PC this address is associated with the Network card or adapter The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet WAN port interface and has no effect on the LAN interface e If your ISP asks for the Network Adapter Address Physical Address Hardware Address or MAC Address for the PC the DSL Cable modem 1s connected to provide this value e If your ISP has already recorded a MAC address you can change the address used by the Wireless Router to match the address recorded by your ISP MAC Address Screen Select MAC Address from the Advanced menu to reach a screen like the example below VIE OO TEES This set the MAC address also called hardware or physical address used on the WWAN port Internet interface Itis only necessary ta change this if your SP expects you to use a particular MAC address MAC Address o 06098123457 Default Copy from PC Save Cancel Help Figure 48 MAC address Screen Data MAC address Screen MAC hardware Address The current MAC hardware address is displayed If your ISP has recorded a Hardware Address you can spoof that address by entering it in the address field The hardware address consists of 12 characters where each character is a digit 0 9 or a character between A and F Buttons Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field You must click Save to ac
55. etails button is clicked RAS Plan 512k Ethernet Physical Address 00e098123457 IP Address 192 168 1 81 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 182 168 1 254 DNS IP Address 168 95 192 1 DHCP Client ON Lease obtained 0 days 12 hrs 0 minutes Remaining lease time 0 days 11 hrs 59 minutes Renew Refresh Help Close Figure 28 Connection Details RAS Data RAS Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used 4 Wireless Router User Guide Physical Address The hardware address of this device as seen by remote devices on the Internet This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN IP Address The IP Address of this device as seen by Internet users This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used DHCP Client This will show Enabled or Disabled depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client If Enabled the Remaining lease time field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire The lease is automatically renewed on expiry use the Renew button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately Buttons Releas
56. he Wireless Router s RIP Routing Information Protocol support and built in static routing table Configuration amp Management Easy Setup Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu ration Remote Management The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN And if the Internet connection exists it can also optionally be configured via the Internet UPnP Support UPnP Universal Plug and Play allows automatic discovery and con figuration of the Wireless Router UPnP is by supported by Windows ME XP or later Introduction Security Features e Password protected Configuration Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings e Wireless LAN Security WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is supported as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN e NAT Protection An intrinsic side effect of NAT Network Address Translation tech nology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden From the external viewpoint there is no network only a single device the Wireless Router e Stateful Inspection Firewall All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom ing server requests are filtered thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources e Protection against DoS attack
57. her than Dynamic However you can use the Dynamic DNS feature described in the following section to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL rather than an IP Address Dynamic DNS Domain Name Server This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL rather than an IP Address This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address With a dynamic IP address your IP address may change whenever you connect which makes it difficult to connect to you The Service works as follows 1 You must register for the service at http www dyndns org Registration is free Your password will be E mailed to you 2 After registration use the Create New Host option at www dyndns org to request your desired Domain name 3 Enter your data from www dyndns org in the Wireless Router s DDNS screen The Wireless Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is re corded at http www dyndns org 5 From the Internet users will be able to connect to your Virtual Servers or DMZ PC using your Domain name as shown on this screen 60 Advanced Features Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu then Dynamic DNS to see a screen like the following DDNS Service Dynamic DNS allows you to provide Internet users with a domain name instead of an IP Address to access your Virtual
58. ick Next Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked Check the No option when prompted Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now Click Finish to close the Internet Connection Wizard Setup is now completed For Windows XP uo ce vdd cae cue a Select Start Menu Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Select Set up or change your Internet Connection Select the Connection tab and click the Setup button Cancel the pop up Location Information screen Click Next on the New Connection Wizard screen Select Connect to the Internet and click Next Select Set up my connection manually and click Next Check Connect using a broadband connection that is always on and click Next Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard Setup is now completed Accessing AOL To access AOL America On Line through the Wireless Router the AOL for Windows soft ware must be configured to use TCP IP network access rather than a dial up connection The configuration process is as follows Start the AOL for Windows communication software Ensure that it is Version 2 5 3 0 or later This procedure will not work with earlier versions Click the Setup button Select Create Location and change the location name from New Locality to Wireless Router Click Edit Location Select TCP IP for the Network field Leave the Phone Number blank C
59. ime out period may be up to 3 minutes LS If an application still cannot func ion correctly Note DMZ try using the DMZ feature This feature if enabled allows one 1 computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet allowing unrestricted 2 way communication between the DMZ PC and other Internet users or Servers This allows almost any application to be used on the DMZ PC The DMZ PC will receive all Unknown connections and data If the DMZ feature is enabled you must select the PC to be used as the DMZ PC The DMZ feature can be Enabled and Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen HEN Note The DMZ PC is effectively outside the F ewall mak ing it more vulnerable to attacks For this eason you should only enable the DMZ feature when required 48 URL Filter Advanced Features The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site e To use this feature you must define filter strings If the filter string appears in a requested URL the request is blocked e Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log If Enabled the Destination field in the log will display the URL Otherwise it will display the IP Address e The URL Filter can be Enabled or Disabled on the Advanced Internet screen URL Filter Screen Click the Configure URL Filter button on the nternet screen to access the URL Filter screen An example screen is shown below
60. intosh Cents uiii eet ick ede civile ederet ses aA 33 Linus lients iod ete ee 33 Other Unix Sy Stems union i i e Pee evi D id edis e nue 33 Wireless Station Config uratiOl iiieeise reise veo sa edo toi sale sai nui an ao Pee e epo iaaa kisasa iaa ataia 34 CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS visccssssssssssssssssssessssssssssscssssssscsssesssessseense 35 OpDerdtlloh csas cic a e E EA Leod d nies ien E UE 35 Status SCEOEISAO 2 oce deeectess ceideos iris ee eoe nde osSuessa desee dce oM aa e esi de aseo cues aod Clos oe AU 35 Connection Status PPPOE teo ecce bot Ee beue e Evo Eon TEPe Locher se eePe beoe visa osse usas Qu cUU DUIS 37 Conuec ton Status PPTP s soe ee eR Rs 39 Connection Status Telstra Big POmd ccccccssssssscsccccccccscsccessssssssssscscccccsosssees 40 Connection Details Sing Tel RAS eerie bicho pedo poo obe pueda badaoui donero Dod eae o oboe ena a saepe save 41 Connection Details Fixed Dynamic IP Address ee ee ecce eee ee eene eene een uu 43 CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES cttttttttttttttntttntttnttnnttnnticne 45 LB TORT ERR TTE a a RERIR RETI E 45 Advanced Menu SCreell eoi s eoe ciu ia Cocco e de Ver kou eov ees oo cov ves dico eene oce EEEE ASTEESEEN e or Poss 45 Advanced Internet Screen uieeicie e eie es cea os ces eb sose ev eeu a ocase oe ue eoe ros os eoe E bep ogese eo sie Curie Uu ada 46 ACCESS C OBEEOUDL veio A A Ma cuin be P dU LO D pi D b eL TOT 50 REMOTE M
61. ire an Access Point or a wired Ethernet LAN Wireless Sta tions e g notebook PCs with wireless cards communicate directly with each other Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations e g Notebook PCs with wireless cards to a wired Ethernet LAN The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources Access Points can only function in Infrastruct re mode and can communicate only with Wireless Static 1s which are Motel setto Infrastructure mode BSS ESS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point all using the same ID SSID form a Basic Service Set BSS Using the same SSID is essential Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other ESS A group of Wireless Stations and multiple Access Points all using the same ID ESSID form an Extended Service Set ESS Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels In fact to reduce interfer ence it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best performance This capability 1s called Roaming Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities 81 Wireless Router User Guide The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communi
62. le Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the Wireless Router so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN WAN or Internet To achieve this the local LAN must be configured to use the Wireless Router as the Default Route or Default Gateway Local Router The local router is the Router installed on the same LAN segment as the Wireless Router This router requires that the Default Route 1s the Wireless Router itself Typically routers have a special entry for the Default Route It should be configured as follows Destination IP Address Normally 0 0 0 0 but check your router documentation Network Mask Normally 0 0 0 0 but check your router documentation Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless Router Metric l Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router s Local Router as the Default Route The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router s local router with the exception of the Gateway IP Address e For a router with a direct connection to the Wireless Router s local Router the Gateway IP Address is the address of the Wireless Router s local router e For routers which must forward packets to another router before reaching the Wireless Router s local router the Gateway IP Address is the address of the intermediate router 71 Wireless Router User Guide Static Routing Example
63. lease Clicking the Release button will break the connection and release the IP Address Refresh Update the data shown on screen 44 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router s Advanced Features Overview The following advanced features are provided e Advanced Internet e Communication Applications e Special Applications e DMZ e URL filter e Access Control e Remote Management e Virtual Servers e Dynamic DNS e Firmware Upgrade Advanced Menu Screen This screen provides access to the advanced features An example screen is shown below Advanced Internet Special Applications DMZ URL Filter Access Control Define Internet access rights for PCs on your LAN aub cR EET aia Allow management of this device via the Internet Virtual Servers Allow Internet users to access Servers on your LAN Dynamic DNS Use with Virtual Servers to allow Internet users to connect to your servers using a URL instead of an IP address Firmware Upgrade The firmware can be upgraded using your Web Browser PC Database View and modify the list of PCs Options Backup ONS TFTP firmware upgrade UPnP security Firewall and other security related settings Logs set system log options E mailing of logs view all logs MAC Address Set the MAC hardware address for the WAN Internet port Routing Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways Figure 30 Advanced Men
64. less Router User Guide Upgrade Firmware The firmware software in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser You must first download the upgrade file then select Upgrade on the Advanced menu You will see a screen like the following The upgrade firmware file needs to be downloaded and stored on your PC Wireless Router Password Upgrade File Browse start Upgrade Cancel Help Figure 42 Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade 1 Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file 2 Select the upgrade file It s name will appear in the Upgrade File field 3 Click the Start Upgrade button to commence the firmware upgrade LES The Wireless Router is unavailable dur ng the up grade process and must restart when he upgrade is Note completed Any connections to or thro igh the Wire less Router will be lost 62 Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the Advanced menu Overview Normally it is not necessary to use these screens or change any settings These screens and settings are provided to deal with non standard situations or to provide additional options for advanced users The settings available are PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the DMZ PC or a Vir tual Server This database is maintained automatically but
65. less Router uses the Hardware Address to identify each PC not the name or IP address The Hardware Address can only change if you change the PC s network card or adapter e This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed static IP addresses on your LAN However you can add PCs using Fixed static IP Addresses to the PC database if re quired 64 Advanced Configuration Data PC Database Screen Known PCs Name IP Address Buttons Add Delete Refresh Generate Report Advanced Administration This lists all current entries Data displayed is name IP Address type The type indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN If adding a new PC to the list enter its name here It is best if this matches the PC s hostname Enter the IP Address of the PC The PC will be sent a ping to deter mine its hardware address If the PC is not available not connected or not powered On you will not be able to add it This will add the new PC to the list The PC will be sent a ping to determine its hardware address If the PC is not available not con nected or not powered On you will not be able to add it Delete the selected PC from the list This should be done in 2 situa tions e The PC has been removed from your LAN e The entry is incorrect Update the data on screen Display a read only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database View the Advanced version of the PC database
66. lick Save then OK Configuration is now complete Before clicking Sign On always ensure that you are using the Wireless Router loca tion 32 PC Configuration Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router The procedure is as follows 1 Open the TCP IP Control Panel 2 Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop up menu 3 Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop up menu The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank 4 Close the TCP IP panel saving your settings Note If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP the required changes are e Set the Router Address field to the Wireless Router s IP Address e Ensure your DNS settings are correct Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Router it 1s only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the Gateway Ensure you are logged in as root before attempting any changes Fixed IP Address By default most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address make the following changes to your configuration e Set your Default Gateway to the IP Address of the Wireless Router e Ensure your DNS Name server settings are correct To act as a DHCP Client recommended The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X windows shell 1 Start your X Windows client Select Control Panel Network Select the Interface
67. llocated to any other group See the following section for details of the Group Members screen Click this to open a sub window where you can define or modify the Schedule 5 Wireless Router User Guide Edit Service List Save Cancel View Log Clear Log If you wish to define additional Services or manage the Service list click this button to open the Services screen save the data on screen Reverse any changes made since the last Save Click this to open a sub window where you can view the Access Control log This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control feature Click this to clear and restart the Access Control log making new entries easier to read Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen 1s clicked Group Group 1 Members PCs Other PCs Del gt gt lt lt Add Close Figure 35 Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members PCs from the current group e The Del gt gt button will remove the selected PC in the Members list from the current group e The lt lt Add button will add the selected PC in the Other PCs list to the current group Jen Note PCs not assigned to any group wil be in the Default group PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the Default group 22 Advanced Features Default Schedule Screen This s
68. n by devices on the local LAN IP Address The IP Address of this device as seen by Internet users This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider PPTP Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established e Ifthe connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection e Ifthe connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection Connection Log e The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection e The Clear Log button will restart the Log while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen Connection Log Buttons Connect If not connected establish a connection to your ISP 39 Wireless Router User Guide Disconnect If connected to your ISP hang up the connection Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log This will make it easier to read new messages Refresh Update the data on screen Connection Status Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below Connection Physical Address 00 e0 98 12 34 57 IP Address Connection Status Logged Out Connection Log DOl wait 100 msec WAN start 00D stop PPP Clear Log Connect and Disconnect buttons should only be needed if the setting Connect automatically as required is Disabled Connect Disconnect Retresh Help Close Figure 27 Telstra Big Pond Status Screen
69. nd Status Connection Status PPPoE If using PPPoE PPP over Ethernet a screen like the following example will be displayed when the Connection Details button is clicked Connection Physical Address 00 e0 98 12 34 57 IP Address 218 168 204 237 Network Mask 255 255 255 0 PPPoE Link Status ON Connection Log D3D port l1l ppp up successfully 029 IPEF up set MTU 1492 D28 Unknown Code DAJ Receive 0 70 14 40 4E 17 0D E0 9 8 12 34 57 PPPoB DISC 1 1 UNKNOWN IDZOxl15BP len 17 Clear Log Connect and Disconnect buttons should only be needed if the setting Connect automatically as required is Disabled Data PPPoE Connection Physical Address IP Address Network Mask PPPoE Link Status Connection Log Connection Log Connect Disconnect Refresh Help Clase Figure 25 PPPoE Status Screen The hardware address of this device as seen by remote devices on the Internet This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN The IP Address of this device as seen by Internet users This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above This indicates whether or not the connection is currently estab lished e Ifthe connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection e Ifthe connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to
70. nnection from your PC to the Wireless Router 1 After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN start your PC If your PC is already running restart it Start your WEB browser 3 Inthe Address box enter HTTP and the IP Address of the Wireless Router as in this example which uses the Wireless Router s default IP Address HTTP 192 188 1 254 4 It then displays an authentication dialog for the Wireless Broadband DSL Cable Router Type the default administrator user name admin and the default password is left blank and click ok button Wireless Router User Guide 10 Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router the Setup Wizard will run automatically The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router s default setting are restored 1 Step through the Wizard until finished e You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP Check the data supplied by your ISP e The common connection types are explained in the tables below 2 Onthe final screen of the Wizard run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established 3 Ifthe connection test fails e Check your data the Cable DSL modem and all connections e Check that you have entered all data correctly e fusing a Cable modem your ISP may have recorded the MAC physical address of your PC Run the Wizard and on the Cable Modem screen use the Clone MAC ad dress button to copy
71. on Buttons Connection Details System Data Refresh Screen Figure 24 Status Screen This indicates the current connection method as set in the Setup Wizard This shows the connection status of the modem Current connection status e Active e Idle e Unknown e Failed If there 1s an error you can click the Connection Details button to find out more information This IP Address is allocated by the ISP Internet Service Pro vider Click this button to open a sub window and view a detailed description of the current connection Depending on the type of connection a log may also be available The IP Address of the Wireless Router The Network Mask Subnet Mask for the IP Address above This shows the status of the DHCP Server function either Enabled or Disabled For additional information about the PCs on your LAN and the IP addresses allocated to them use the PC Database option on the Advanced menu This displays the current name of the Wireless Router The current version of the firmware installed in the Wireless Router Clicking this button will open a Window which lists all system details and settings View the details of the current Internet connection The sub screen displayed will depend on the connection method used See the following sections for details of each sub screen Display all system information in a sub window Update the data displayed on screen 36 Operation a
72. r more information refer to the Front Panel section in Chapter 1 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for e Internet Access e LAN configuration e Wireless setup e Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration For details see Chapter 4 PC Con figuration Other configuration may also be required depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions Configure PCs on your LAN Chapter 4 PC Configuration Check Wireless Router operation and Status Chapter 5 Operation and Status Use any of the following Internet features Chapter 6 Special Applications Advanced Features DMZ Virtual Servers Dynamic DNS Remote Management Firmware Upgrade Use any of the following Advanced Configuration Chapter 7 settings Advanced Configuration e PC Database e Options Backup DNS TFTP UPnP Firewall e Routing RIP and static Routing Where use of a certain feature r quires that PCs or other LAN devices be cc 1figured this Motel is also explained in the relevant chapter Setup Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server This enables you to connect to it and configure it using your Web Browser Your Browser must support Ja
73. s DoS Denial of Service attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests using so much band width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks Package Contents The following items should be included e The Wireless Router Unit e Power Adapter e Quick Installation Guide e CD ROM containing the on line manual If any of the above items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front Panel Power Internet WALN 1 4 LAN Activity LED Indicator Color Green Orange 10M Green 100M Figure 2 Front Panel Status On Power on Off No power Blinking during start up Red Hardware error On Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN Internet port is established Off No connection to the Broadband Modem Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the Internet port This includes network traffic as well as user data On Idle Off Error No Wireless connection available Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point This includes network traffic as well as user data On Connection to the PC or Hun Switch attached to the LAN port is established Off No connection to the PC or Hub Switch Flashing Data is being transmitted or
74. s are configured operation is automatic However there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required e fusing Internet based Communication Applications it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection Refer to Chapter 6 Advanced Features for further details Applications which use non standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the Wireless Router s built in firewall You can define such applications as Special Applica tions to allow them to function normally Refer to Chapter 6 Advanced Features for further details e Some non standard applications may require use of the DMZ feature Refer to Chapter 6 Advanced Features for further details Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen LAN Wireless Password status t Crevanced Jutta Connection Method Direct Broadband Modem Connection OK Internet Connection Active Internet IP Address 10 0 0 1 Connection Details IP Address 192 168 1 254 Network Mask 209 495 299 U DHCP Server ON Device Name Untitled Firmware Version Version 1 6 Release 09 System Data Refresh Screen Help 35 Wireless Router User Guide Data Status Screen Internet Connection Method Broadband Modem Internet Connection Internet IP Address Connection Details Button LAN IP Address Network Mask DHCP Server System Device Name Firmware Version System Data Butt
75. s can be automatically assigned to this network card by a DHCP server IF your network does not have a DHCP server ask your network administrator for an address and then type it in the space below Adapter PLI Fast Ethernet Adapter i Obtain an IP address from a QHCP server C Specify an IP address Td dress i Subnet hask Brzifzili patente l l UF Cancel Ampy Figure 17 Windows NT4 0 IP Address 3 Select the network card for your LAN 4 Select the appropriate radio button Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address as explained below Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This 1s the default Windows setting Using this is recommended By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured check with your network administrator before making the following changes 1 The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router To set this e Click the Advanced button on the screen above e On the following screen click the Add button in the Gateways panel and enter the Wireless Router s IP address as shown in Figure 18 below e fnecessary use the Up button to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the Gateways list 25 Wireless Router User Guide Advanced IP Addressing EE
76. t connection Select the setting to match the bandwidth of your Internet connec tion 70 Options Respond to ICMP Allow IPsec Allow PPTP Allow L2TP Advanced Configuration The ICMP protocol is used by the ping and traceroute programs and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs e Ifchecked the Wireless Router will repond to ICMP packets received from the Internet e Ifnot checked ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security The IPSec protocol is used to establish a secure connection and is widely used by VPN Virtual Private Networking programs e fchecked IPSec connections are allowed e fnot checked IPSec connections are blocked PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol is widely used by VPN Virtual Private Networking programs e Ifchecked PPTP connections are allowed e I fnot checked PPTP connections are blocked L2TP is a protocol developed by Cisco for VPNs Virtual Private Networks e fchecked L2TP connections are allowed e If not checked L2TP connections are blocked 71 Wireless Router User Guide The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router This data is useful for troubleshooting but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router log data can also be E m
77. the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router Common Connection Types Cable Modems Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated Usually none IP Address automatically when you connect to you ISP However some ISP s may require you to use a particular Hostname Domain name or MAC physical address Static Fixed Your ISP allocates a perma IP Address allocated to you IP Address nent IP Address to you come ISP sanay aleoneauie you to use a particular Host name Domain name or MAC physical address DSL Modems Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated IP Address automatically when you connect to you ISP Static Fixed Your ISP allocates a perma IP Address allocated to you IP Address nent IP Address to you You connect to the ISP only User name and password when required The IP address is usually allocated automati cally 11 Wireless Router User Guide Mainly used in Europe PPTP Server IP Address You connect to the ISP only User name and password when required The IP address IP Address allocated to is usually allocated automati you if Static Fixed cally but may be Static Fixed Other Modems e g Broadband Wireless Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None IP Address automatically when you con nect to you ISP Static Fixed Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address allocated to you IP Address IP Address to you Big Pond Cable Australia For this
78. the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN IP Address The IP Address of this device as seen by Internet users This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used DHCP Client This will show Enabled or Disabled depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client If Enabled the Remaining lease time field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire The lease is automatically renewed on expiry use the Renew button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately Buttons Release Renew This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection Dynamic IP address If you have a 43 Wireless Router User Guide Button will display Fixed Static IP address this button has no effect EITHER e Ifthe ISP s DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for Release the Wireless Router this button will say Renew Clicking the OR Renew button will attempt to re establish the connection and Renew obtain an IP Address from the ISP s DHCP Server e Ifan IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router by the ISP s DHCP Server this button will say Re
79. this log This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function Data shown in this log is as follows Date Time Date and Time of the attempted access Name If known the name of the PC whose access was blocked This name is taken from the Network Clients database Source IP address The IP Address of the PC or device whose access request was blocked MAC address The hardware or physical address of the PC or device whose access request was blocked Destination The destination URL or IP address 55 Wireless Router User Guide Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet BOUIUCRUETEDCIICIS if enabled this device can be administered via the Internet using your Web Browser see help for details of the Port Number v Enable Remote Management Port Number 5080 Current IP Address ta connect to this device Save Cancel Help Figure 38 Remote Management Screen Data Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Enable to allow management via the Internet If Disabled this device Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 8080 is recom mended This port number must be specified when you connect see below Note The default port number for HTTP Web connections 1s port 80 but using port 80 here will prevent th
80. tually change the address used Copy from PC Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field You must click Save to actually change the address used Save Save your changes to the Wireless Router Cancel Reverse any changes made since the last Save If the MAC address is changed th Wireless Router must restart Note 74 Advanced Configuration Overview If you don t have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN you can ignore the Routing page completely If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment ignore the Routing page even if your LAN has other Routers If your LAN has a standard Router e g Cisco on your LAN and the Wireless Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments enable RIP Routing Information Protocol and ignore the Static Routing table If your LAN has other Gateways and Routers and you wish to control which LAN seg ments use each Gateway do NOT enable RIP Routing Information Protocol Configure the Static Routing table instead You also need to configure the other Routers If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router enable RIP on the Wire less Router and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are correct e Open Routing and Remote Access e Inthe console tree select Routing and Remote Access server name IP Routing RIP e Inthe Details pane right click the interface you want to configure for RIP version
81. u 45 Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access e Communication Applications e Special Applications e DMZ e URL filter An example screen is shown below Pneu Select an Application Applications H323 UseeME amp MS NetMeeting amp TOI Phone ICU IT ICU 2 Internet Phone Send incoming calls to Select a PC save when finished not after each change SPEE If an application does not work you can define it as a Special lettre Application special Applications SIJFA Enable DMZ using Selecta PC My PC is not listed mini i Enable URL Filter Configure URL Filter Figure 31 Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen If this problem arises you can use this screen to set which PC should receive an incoming connection as described below Communication Applications Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections where the destination PC on your local LAN is unknown Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN e fnecessary you can add PCs manually using the PC Database option on the advanced menu e For
82. unnarfi 4 CPFP FUCIFastEthemet Adapter 4 TCP IF Dial Up Adapter ICF IP Dial Up Adapter 22 VPN Support File and printer sharing for Netware Networks E 4 Add Remove Properties Figure 11 Network Configuration 2 Select the TCP IP protocol for your network card 3 Click on the Properties button You should then see a screen like the following TCP IP Properties el E Bindings Advanced NetBIOS ONS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be automatically assigned to this computer If aur network does nat automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator far an address and then type itin the space below C Specify an F address Figure 12 IP Address Win 95 98 Ensure your TCP IP settings are correct as follows Using DHCP To use DHCP select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically This 1s the default Windows setting Using this is recommended By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router Using Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured check with your network administrator before making the following changes 21 Wireless Router User Guide e Under the IP Address tab set to Specify an IP address and set the IP Address to 4192 168 1 129 It is recommended that the last part octet of each IP ad
83. ust be provided 12 E mail Logs Send E Mail Address E mail Address Subject SMTP Server Port No Advanced Configuration You can choose to have the logs E mailed to you by enabling either or both checkboxes If enabled the Log will sent to the specified E mail address The interval between E mails is deter mined by the Send setting Select the desired option for sending the log by E mail e When log is full The time is not fixed The log will be sent when the log 1s full which will depend on the volume of traf fic e Every day Every Monday The log is sent on the interval specified e f Every day is selected the log is sent at the time specified e Ifthe day is specified the log is sent once per week on the specified day e Select the time of day you wish the E mail to be sent e If the log is full before the time specified to send it it will be sent regardless Enter the E mail address the Log is to be sent to The E mail will also show this address as the Sender s address Enter the text string to be shown in the Subject field for the E mail Enter the address or IP address of the SMTP Simple Mail Trans port Protocol Server you use for outgoing E mail Enter the port number used to connect to the SMTP Server The default value is 25 73 Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address The MAC hardware address is a low level network identifier It may be called MAC Ad dr
84. uter still does not function properly contact your dealer for further advice General Problems Problem 1 Can t connect to the Wireless Router to configure it Solution 1 Check the following e The Wireless Router is properly installed LAN connections are OK and it is powered ON e Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment If you don t have a router this must be the case e f your PC is set to Obtain an IP Address automatically DHCP client restart it e f your PC uses a Fixed Static IP address ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 192 168 1 129 to 192 168 1 253 and thus compatible with the Wireless Router s default IP Address of 192 168 1 254 Also the Network Mask should be set to 255 255 255 0 to match the Wireless Router In Windows you can check these settings by using Control Panel Network to check the Properties for the TCP IP protocol Internet Access Problem 1 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error Solution 1 A number of things could be causing this Try the following troubleshooting steps e Check if other PCs work If they do ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct If using a Fixed Static IP Address check the Network Mask Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address e Ifthe PCs are configured correctly but still not working check the Wireless Router Ensure that it is connected and ON Connect to it
85. vaScript The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers e Netscape V4 08 or later e Internet Explorer V4 or later Preparation Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router please ensure that e Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router The PC and the Wireless Router must be directly connected using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router or on the same LAN segment e The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON e Ifthe Wireless Router s default IP Address 192 168 1 254 is already used by another device the other device must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration Using UPnP If your Windows system supports UPnP an icon for the Wireless Router will appear in the system tray notifying you that a new network device has been found and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly discovered device e Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Router you can accept the desktop shortcut e Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not you can always find UPnP devices in My Network Places previously called Network Neighborhood e Double click the icon for the Wireless Router either on the Desktop or in My Network Places to start the configuration Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process Using your Web Browser To establish a co

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