Soho 6 User's Manual
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1. Manual Configuration static addressing or PPPoE client Contact your ISP to determine which method they use to assign your IP address 1 With your Web browser go to the System Status page using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6 Wireless For example go to http 192 168 111 1 From the navigation bar on the left side select Network gt External Proceed to the following configuration instructions as appropriate to your system The DHCP Client The default configuration of the SOHO 6 Wireless is set to receive the external IP address information using DHCP If your ISP supports this method the SOHO 6 Wireless receives the information when it SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 3 Configure the External Network of the SOHO 6 Wireless reboots and connects to the Internet The SOHO 6 Wireless does not require any additional configuration Your installation is now complete and you should be able to use your Internet connection Verify this by accessing the Internet Manual Configuration If your ISP assigns static IP addresses you must enter the TCP IP settings into the SOHO 6 Wireless manually 1 From the Configuration Mode drop list select Manual Configuration The Manual Configuration page appears Network External Network Configuration Trusted Optional 802 11b Meese tag Configuration Mode Manuel Configuration x Routes hoaa R SIEIS IP2. Address 100 0 0 53 DynamicDNS Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Sar Default Gateway 100 0 0 1 System Security VPN Manager Access Primary DNS 192 168 130 3 Lukis Secondary DNS 192 168 130 245 Upgrade Eee ae ONS Domain Suffix jwatchquard com Firewall Incoming Reset 2 Type the TCP IP settings you recorded from your computer during the installation process see Record your current TCP IP settings and enable your computer for DHCP 3 Click Submit Your installation is now complete and you should be able to use your Internet connection Verify this by accessing the Internet The PPPoE Client If your ISP assigns IP addresses using PPPoE your PPPoE login name and password are required to configure the SOHO 6 Wireless 1 From the Configuration Mode drop list select PPPoE Client The PPPoE Client configuration page appears Network External Network Configuration Trusted Optional 802 11b Were eee lene Configuration Mode PPPoE Client z Routes Name Network Statistics DynamicDNS Domain Administration Password OD System Security Veber cess Inactivity Timeout minutes 0 Update Upgrade View Configuration File Firewall Submit Reset Incoming I Automatically restore lost connections I Enable pppoe debug trace Type the PPPoE login name and password supplied by your ISP Select the Automatically restore lost connections checkbox This option keeps a constant flow of traff
3. network hub 1 Shut down your computer SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 2 2 3 Configure the External Network of the SOHO 6 Wireless If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem disconnect the power from this device Disconnect the Ethernet cable that connects your DSL cable modem or other Internet connection to your computer Connect this cable to the WAN port on the SOHO 6 Wireless The SOHO 6 is connected directly to the modem or other Internet connection Connect one end of the straight through Ethernet cable supplied with your SOHO 6 Wireless to any one of the four numbered Ethernet ports labeled 0 3 on the SOHO 6 Wireless Connect the other end into the Ethernet port of your computer CABLE OR DSL MODEM H INTERNET ee CABLE OR TELEPHONE DSL LINE ETHERNET CABLE FIREBOX SOHO WIRELESS PERSONAL COMPUTER If you connect to the Internet using a DSL or cable modem restore the power to this device The indicator lights flash and then stop The modem is ready for use Attach the AC adapter to the SOHO 6 Wireless and then connect it to a power source Restart your computer Configure the External Network of the SOHO 6 Wireless Follow the instructions below to begin configuring the external network of your SOHO 6 Wireless and then proceed to the specific IP address assignment method utilized by your system DHCP client
4. D in AP Beacon Frames drop down list Respond to SSID query requests Select Enabled in the Respond to SSID Query Requests drop down list The wireless computers send out query requests to find if there are any wireless access points that it can connect to Log Authentication Events Select Enabled from the Log Authentication Events drop down list Configure the Advanced Settings You can change Maximum Transmit Rate and Fragmentation Threshold e Select the rate per Mbits per second from the Maximum Transmit Rate drop down list e Type a value from 256 to 4096 in the Fragmentation Threshold field SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 6 Troubleshooting the Connection Configure the Optional Network for wireless networking To activate the wireless network you must enable the optional network Follow these instructions to configure the optional network 1 Type the IP address of the trusted network in your browser window to connect to the System Status page of the SOHO 6 Wireless The default IP address is http 192 168 111 1 2 From the navigation bar on the left side select Network Optional 802 11b The Optional Network Configuration page appears 3 Select the Enable Optional Network checkbox Type the IP Address and Subnet Mask of the wireless network in the applicable fields The default IP Address is 192 168 112 1 The default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 5 Select t
5. SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedure Ws Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 Before you Begin Before you install the SOHO 6 Wireless you must have e A computer with a 10 100BaseT Ethernet card installed and a Web browser such as Internet Explorer e A functional Internet connection this connection must be a cable or DSL modem with a 10 100BaseT port an ISDN router or a direct LAN connection If the Internet connection is not functional call your ISP e Two straight through Ethernet network cables with RJ45 connectors Crossover cables which are often red or orange in color are not satisfactory The SOHO 6 Wireless package includes one cable a second cable may have been supplied with your modem if not you will need to purchase a second cable Make sure that the cables are of sufficient length to connect the modem or router to the SOHO 6 Wireless and the SOHO 6 Wireless to your computer e The method of network address assignment used by your ISP The possible methods are static addressing DHCP or PPPoE call your ISP to determine this if necessary e The two antennae supplied with the SOHO 6 Wireless attached to the appliance NOTE The SOHO 6 Wireless must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 centimeters from all persons and must not be collocated or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter e The SOHO 6 Wireless serial number found on the bottom of the applian
6. ce Record your current TCP IP settings and enable your computer for DHCP For your reference record the computer s current TCP IP settings in the chart at the end of this section 1 Select the Apple menu gt Control Panels TCP IP The TCP IP internetConfig dialog box appears 0S TCP IP internetConfig H Connect via Ethernet C use 802 3 Configure Using DHCP Server Select Hosts File Implicit Search Path Starting domain name r Setup DHCP Client ID IP Address 192 168 435 123 Subnet mask 255 255 252 0 Ending domain name Router address 192 168 42 250 Additional Search domains Name server addr inte 2 Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure drop list Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 1 Install the SOHO 6 Wireless Appliance 3 Record the TCP IP settings in the table below TCP IP Settings Chart TCP IP Setting Value IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway DNS Server s Primary Secondary 4 Close the TCP IP internetConfig window Disable the HTTP proxy setting of your Web browser To configure a SOHO 6 you must access the configuration pages in the SOHO 6 with your Web browser If the HTTP proxy setting in your browser is enabled you cannot open these pages to complete the configuration procedure 1 Launch Internet E
7. chguard com activate NOTE You must have JavaScript enabled on your browser to be able to activate LiveSecurity Service If you are a returning customer log in with your user name and password then choose your product and continue by following the instructions on screen If you are a new WatchGuard customer begin by creating a profile then follow the instructions on screen for activating a product Please use the table below to record your LiveSecurity Service identification information Serial Number LiveSecurity User Name Password The SOHO 6 serial number is located on the bottom of the appliance You create a LiveSecurity Service user name and password when you register your SOHO 6 Please keep this information in a secure place SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 8
8. e the wireless connection with the wireless computers To change the SSID of the SOHO 6 Wireless e In the Basic Settings section type a new identification in SSID text box The default SSID is the 5 digit serial number for your SOHO 6 Wireless device The first four digits of the serial number are the product code and are not part of the SSID The next five digits after the product code are the serial number The remaining characters are an encoded hash for security uses The maximum identification length is 20 characters To change the Channel e From the Channel drop down list select the channel you want to use in your wireless connection Configure the Access Point Options You can change the settings of how the SOHO 6 Wireless access point communicates with your wireless network Restrict Access by Hardware Address 1 Select Enabled from the Restrict Access by Hardware Address drop down list 2 Click Edit The Allowed Hardware Addresses page appears 3 Type the MAC Address of the computer you want to connect to the SOHO 6 Wireless Click Submit Configure the Beacon Rate In the AP Beacon Rate text box type the beacon rate in milliseconds 100 through 10 000 that you want the SOHO 6 Wireless to use The beacon rate is the rate the SOHO 6 Wireless sends out broadcasts so that the wireless computers can find it Broadcast SSID If you want the SOHO 6 Wireless to broadcast a beacon rate select Enabled from the Broadcast SSI
9. he Enable DHCP Server on the Optional Network check box 6 Type the first IP address that is available for the computers from the DHCP server in the applicable field The default is 192 168 112 2 7 Type the WINS Server address DNS Server primary address DNS Server secondary address and DNS Domain server suffix Click Submit Reboot the SOHO 6 if necessary Configure the Wireless Card on your Computer In order to access the SOHO 6 Wireless that you have now configured for your wireless network you must install and configure your wireless networking card Refer to the manufacture s documentation for instruction on installing and configuring the device Troubleshooting the Connection You can monitor the connection traffic through the SOHO 6 using the Event Log 1 With your Web browser go to the System Status page using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6 For example go to htto 192 168 111 1 2 From the navigation bar on the left side select Logging Install additional computers Although the SOHO 6 has only four Ethernet ports labeled 0 3 you can connect more than four appliances Use one or more network hubs to make more connections The base model SOHO 6 includes a ten seat license This license allows a maximum of ten appliances on the trusted network to connect to the Internet at the same time There can be more than ten appliances on the trusted network but the SOHO 6 will only allow ten Internet connect
10. ic between the SOHO 6 Wireless and the PPPoE server This option allows the SOHO 6 Wireless to keep the PPPoE connection open during a period of frequent packet loss If the flow of traffic SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 4 Troubleshooting the Connection stops the SOHO 6 Wireless reboots This provides for a more consistent Internet connection but will be seen as continuous traffic by the ISP and regulated as such 4 Click Submit Your installation is now complete and you should be able to use your Internet connection Verify this by accessing the Internet Troubleshooting the Connection You can monitor the connection traffic through the SOHO 6 Wireless using the Event Log 1 With your Web browser go to the System Status page using the Trusted IP address of the SOHO 6 Wireless For example go to htto 192 168 111 1 2 From the navigation bar on the left side select Logging Configure the Wireless Network The SOHO 6 Wireless protects computers that are connected to it by Ethernet cable or wireless connection Because WatchGuard is concerned about the security of your network the wireless network is disabled on the SOHO 6 Wireless by default This allows you to enable the wireless network after you set up the desired security Configure Security 1 From the navigation bar on the left side select Network gt Wireless Configuration The Wireless Network Co
11. ions A seat is in use when an appliance connects to the Internet and is free when the connection is broken License upgrades are available from the WatchGuard Web site http www watchguard com sales buyonline asp To connect more than four appliances to the SOHO 6 these items are necessary e an Ethernet hub SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 7 Register your SOHO 6 and Activate the LiveSecurity Service e a straight through Ethernet cable with RJ 45 connectors for each computer e a straight through Ethernet cable to connect each hub to the SOHO 6 Follow the instructions in the sections above to prepare your computers to connect to the SOHO 6 see Before you Begin Register your SOHO 6 and Activate the LiveSecurity Service Once the SOHO 6 is installed and configured you need to register the unit and activate your bundled LiveSecurity Service subscription Activation entitles you to receive threat alert notifications expert security advice free anti virus protection software updates technical support by web or phone and access to extensive online help resources and our user forum You must also activate to retrieve feature keys for any upgrades you have purchased Be sure that you have the SOHO 6 serial number handy You will need this during the registration process To register with the LiveSecurity Service 1 Using your Web browser go to http www wat
12. nfiguration page appears 2 From the Encryption drop down list select the level of encryption you want applied to your wireless connections Disabled The default is Disabled and you should use this option for the initial connection Your wireless connection is not using WEP when Disabled is selected 40 64 bit WEP or 128 bit WEP Once you complete the initial connection between your computer and the SOHO 6 Wireless you can change this option to use WEP Select either 40 64 bit or 128 bit based on what the wireless networking card in your computer supports 3 If you are using WEP encryption type a hexadecimal number in the Key text boxes You can type up to four keys that the wireless network will use to connect If you have 40 64 bit WEP the key must be 10 characters If you have 128 bit WEP the key must be 26 characters 4 If you typed more than one key select which key you want to use from the Default Key drop down list 5 Select the Authentication mode you want to use for your wireless network connection Open System This option does not support shared keys If you disable encryption this is the only option Shared Key This option supports shared keys If you enabled WEP this option is enabled SOHO 6 Wireless Installation Procedures Macintosh with Internet Explorer 5 x amp 6 0 5 Configure the Wireless Network Change the Basic Settings The SSID is the SOHO 6 Wireless identification number and it is used to creat
13. xplorer 2 Select Edit gt Preferences The Explorer Preferences window appears 3 Expand the Advanced category and select Proxies SS _ Internet Explorer Preferences H Subscriptions If you are accessing the Internet from a private network you can set gateways to allow Internet access Contact your network manager for Q Java more information Note These settings are shared with other Security applications through Internet Config Q Security Zones m Use Proxy Servers ________ Q Advanced C Use Web Proxy for all v Forms AutoFill C Bypass Web Proxy for FTP Forms AutoComplete C secure Proxy Settings Q AutoFill Profile aos se Receiving Files CA Mail Proxy Riian cuca Download Options C Gopher Proxy Settings Q File Helpers 7 x i i List the sites you want to connect to directly bypassing the proxies Cookies set above Puta space or comma between each site w Network Q Protocol Helpers Q Proxies Q Site Passwords 2 4 Clear the Web Proxy checkbox 5 Click OK to close the Explorer Preferences window Install the SOHO 6 Wireless Appliance A maximum of four computers printers scanners or other network peripherals can connect directly to the SOHO 6 Wireless These connections use the four numbered Ethernet ports labeled 0 3 To connect a maximum of four appliances use the SOHO 6 Wireless as a
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