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SMC Networks SMCWBR11S-N User's Manual

1. The following items are displayed in this section on this page WMM Sets the WMM operational mode on the access point When enabled the QoS capabilities are advertised to WMM enabled clients in the network WMM must be supported on any device trying to associated with the access point Devices that do not support this feature will not be allowed to associate with the access point Default Enabled APSD When WMM is enabled Automatic Power Save Delivery APSD can also be enabled APSD is an efficient power management method that enables client devices sending WMM packets to enter a low power sleep state between receiving and transmitting data Default Disabled WMM Parameters Click the WMM Configuration button to set detailed WMM parameters 72 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings Figure 38 WMM Configuration WMM Parameters of Access Point Alfsn CVVMin CVVManx Txop gt ACM AckPolicy AC_BE w F F AC_BK F AC VI oO C AC_VO WMM Parameters of Station Aifsn CWn CVWMax Txop ACM AC_BE 1 023 v AC_BK 15 1023 The following items are displayed in the WMM Configuration window AIFSN Arbitration Inter Frame Space The minimum amount of wait time before the next data transmission attempt Specify the AIFS value in the range 0 15 microseconds e CWMin Minimum Contention Window The initial upper limit of the random backoff wait time b
2. Security Mode VWYPA Personal VPA Algorithms TKIP OAES The following items are displayed for WPA personal security WPA Algorithms Configure the encryption algorithm for WPA WPA2 Personal security The selection options are TKIP and AES TKIP Use Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP keys for encryption WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys AES Use Advanced Encryption Standard AES keys for encryption AES AES CCMP provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128 bit key and is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2 Before implementing WPA2 in the network be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2 compliant hardware Pass Phrase The WPA pre shared Key can be entered as an ASCII string an easy to remember form of letters and numbers that can include spaces or Hexadecimal format Range 8 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 Hexadecimal digits 2 e CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Link Status LINK STATUS The Link Status page displays the current status of the connection to the wireless network Status SMC_VAP_G 0 lt gt O0 13 F 7 DC F 7 56 Extra Info Link is Up Channel 1 lt gt 2472000 KHz gt Central Channel 1 Link Speed Tx Mbps 18 0 RxtMbos 1 0 Throughput Tx Kbps 0 0 Ret Kbps 56 7 Link Giuality Normal 46 Sig
3. Session keys are unique to each client and are used to authenticate a client connection and correlate traffic passing between a specific client and the access point A shared key can be used to authenticate each client attached to a wireless network Shared Key authentication must be used along with the 802 11 Wireless Equivalent Privacy algorithm Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP allows a device to set its internal clock based on periodic updates from a Network Time Protocol NTP server Updates can be requested from a specific NTP server or can be received via broadcasts sent by NTP servers Temporal Key Integrity Protocol A data encryption method designed as a replacement for WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys Trivial File Transfer Protocol A TCP IP protocol commonly used for software downloads Virtual Access Point Virtual AP technology multiplies the number of Access Points present within the RF footprint of a single physical access device With Virtual AP technology WLAN users within the device s footprint can associate with what appears to be different access points and their associated network services All the services are delivered using a single radio channel enabling Virtual AP technology to optimize the use of limited WLAN radio spectrum WPA employs 802 1X as its basic framework for user authentication and dynamic key management to provide an enhanced se
4. Subnet Mask The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to the WAN port 114 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings System Status Default Gateway The default gateway is the IP address of the router for the Mini Broadband Router which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server The IP address of Domain Name Servers A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses MAC Address The shared physical layer address for the Mini Broadband Router s LAN ports Local Network Displays the basic LAN information LAN IP Address The IP address configured on the Mini Broadband Router LAN Netmask The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to the LAN port MAC Address The shared physical layer address for the Mini Broadband Router s LAN ports 115 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings Statistics STATISTICS The Mini Broadband Router Traffic Statistics Interfaces window displays received and transmitted packet statistics for all interfaces on the Mini Broadband Router Figure 71 Statistics Statistics This section displays various status information of the device Memory total 13656 KB Memory left WAN Rx packets fo WAN Rx bytes o WARN Tx packets 613 WAN Tx bytes 3
5. admin and password smcadmin then click OK NoTE It is strongly recommended to change the default password the first time you access the web interface For information on changing passwords see System Management on page 109 34 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Home Page and Main Menu Figure 13 Login Page Connect to 192 168 2 1 The server 192 168 2 1 at SMCWBR1I1S N requires a Username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection Remernber my password Co cares HOME PAGE AND MAIN MENU After logging in to the web interface the Home page displays The Home page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard Figure 14 Home Page SMC Networks SMCWBR11S N Setup Operation Network Wireless Wizard Mode Settings Settings Firewall Administration Welcome to the SMCWBR11S N Home Page If you wish to directly configure or view the status of this device please use the menu bar located above For basic configuration to get started enter Setup wizard Enter Setup Wizard 35 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Common Web Page Buttons COMMON WEB PAGE BUTTONS SETUP WIZARD STEP 1 LANGUAGE SELECTION The list below describes the common buttons found on most web management pages Apply Applies the new parameters and sa
6. on page 65 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration on page 89 Firewall Configuration on page 100 6 Administration Settings on page 108 ie OPERATION MODE The Mini Broadband Router offers a user friendly web based management interface for the configuration of all the unit s features Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser such as Internet Explorer version 6 0 or above The following sections are contained in this chapter Logging In on page 48 Operation Mode on page 50 47 LOGGING IN CHAPTER 5 Operation Mode Logging In It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the Mini Broadband Router s LAN port The Mini Broadband Router has a default IP address of 192 168 2 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 If your PC is set to Obtain an IP address automatically that is set as a DHCP client you can connect immediately to the web interface Otherwise you must set your PC IP address to be on the same subnet as the Mini Broadband Router that is the PC and Mini Broadband Router addresses must both start 192 168 2 x To access the configuration menu follow these steps 1 Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the default IP address of 192 168 2 1 2 Log into the Mini Broadband Router management interface by entering th
7. 29 29 30 30 30 31 32 34 34 34 35 36 36 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 45 46 47 48 50 51 51 52 53 54 55 a7 LAN Setting DHCP Clients Advanced Routing Advanced Routing Settings Routing Table Dynamic Route WIRELESS CONFIGURATION Basic Settings HT Physical Mode Settings Advanced Settings Advanced Wireless Wi Fi Multimedia Multicast to Unicast Converter WLAN Security Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP WPA Pre Shared Key WPA Enterprise Mode IEEE 802 1X and RADIUS Access Policy Wireless Distribution System WDS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Station List AP CLIENT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION Profile Profile Configuration Security Policy WEP Shared Key Security WPA WPA2 Personal Security Link Status Site Survey Statistics FIREWALL CONFIGURATION MAC IP Port Filtering Current Filter Rules Virtual Server Settings Port Forwarding fra CONTENTS 59 61 62 62 63 64 65 65 68 69 69 71 74 75 76 77 78 80 82 82 85 88 89 89 90 92 93 94 95 97 98 100 100 102 103 SECTION III 10 Current Virtual Servers in system DMZ System Security Content Filtering ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS System Management Time Zone Settings DDNS Settings Firmware Upgrade Configuration Settings System Status Statistics System Log APPENDICES TROUBLESHOOTING Diagnosing LED Indicators If You Cannot Connect to the Internet Before Contacting Technical Support HARDWARE SPECIF
8. DC power socket 22 default IP address 34 48 default Key WEP 77 default settings reset 24 deployment options 25 desktop mounting 30 destination routing 63 DHCP address pool 60 DHCP clients list 61 DHCP server settings 60 DHCP WAN setting 52 dimensions physical 121 DMZ setting 104 DNS proxy 60 DNS Server setting 52 DSL modem connections 25 DTIM setting 70 dynamic DNS 111 dynamic routing 64 E encryption options 75 Ethernet port 24 export configuration 113 extension channel setting 68 F factory defaults resetting 24 113 features hardware 19 firmware upgrade 112 flags routing 63 fragmentation threshold 70 frequency setting 67 G gateway operation 25 guard interval 68 hardware capabilities 19 134 hardware description 21 hardware features 19 home page 35 49 horizontal surface mounting 30 HT channel bandwidth 68 IGMP proxy 60 import configuration 113 indicators LED 23 information system 114 Internet connection problems 119 Internet gateway connections 25 IP address default 34 48 IP Address LAN setting 59 IP port filtering 100 IPsec 19 20 ISP accounts 20 ISP settings 34 K key features 19 L L2TP 21 LAN ports 22 24 LAN settings 59 language settings 36 109 Lazy Mode WDS 84 lease time DHCP 60 LED indicators 23 troubleshooting 119 license information 126 local network settings 59 location selection 30 logging system 117 login defaults 34 48 l
9. Idle Time minutes Enabled Disable v The following items are displayed on this page User Name Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port Default pppoe_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port Default pppoe_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time and configures the on demand idle time MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes AO CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable STEP 3 WAN Enables the Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP for implementing SETTINGS PPTP virtual private networks The service is provided in many European countries Figure 20 Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings PPTP Wide Area Network WAN Settings Setup Wizard This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related WWAN parameters suitable to your environm
10. LAN 10 100BASE TX port RJ 45 connector auto MDI X 100 ohm UTP cable Category 5 or better Asian Power Devices Inc APD WA 12112FG WA 12112R Sunny Electronics Corp SYS1381 1212 W2E SYS1381 1212 W3U SYS1381 1212 W2 Input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Output 12 VDC 1A Power WLAN Wireless Local Area Network WAN Wide Area Network LAN Local Area Network Web browser Operating O to 40 C 32 to 104 F Storage 20 to 70 C 32 to 158 F 20 to 85 non condensing 93 x 70 x 26 mm 76 g 2 68 oz FCC IC NCC 2412MHz 2462MHz CE AS NZS 2412 MHz 2472MHz CCK DQPSK DBPSK for DSSS 64QAM 16QAM QPSK BPSK for OFDM 12L DATA RATE RF OUTPUT POWER RADIO EMC SAR SAFETY ENVIRONMENTAL APPENDIX B Hardware Specifications 802 11b 11 5 5 2 1Mbps 802 119 54 48 36 24 18 12 9 6 Mbps Draft 802 11n 20MHz 800ns GI 65 58 5 52 39 26 19 5 13 6 5 Mbps Draft 802 11n 40MHz 800ns GI 135 121 5 108 81 54 40 5 27 13 5 Mbps Draft 802 11n 20MHz 400ns GI 72 2 65 57 8 43 3 28 9 21 7 14 4 7 2 Mbps Draft 802 11n 40MHz 400ns GI 150 135 120 90 60 45 30 15 Mbps 22 5 2dBm FCC Part 15C Section 15 247 EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 04 LPOOO2 RSS 210 AS NZS 4268 FCC Part 15B ICES 003 EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 FCC IEEE C95 1 EN 50385 2002 EN 60950 1 2006 NRTL TUV cUL ETSI EN 300 019 2 1 Clas
11. Sync with host Time Zone GMT 11 00 Midway Island Samoa time nist gov SNTP Server ex time nist gov ntp0 broad mit edu time stdtime gov tw SNTP synchronization hours 6 The following items are displayed on this page Current Time Receives a time and date stamp from an SNTP server Time Zone Select the time zone that is applicable to your region SNTP Server Enter the address of an SNTP server to receive time updates SNTP synchronization hours Specify the interval between SNTP server updates 37 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 3 WAN The Step 3 page of the Wizard specifies the Internet connection SETTINGS DHCP parameters for the Mini Broadband Router s WAN port Click Next after completing the setup By default the access point WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled The options are Static IP DHCP cable modem PPPoE DSL modem PPTP and L2TP Each option changes the parameters that are displayed on the page Figure 17 Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings DHCP Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related VVAN parameters suitable to your environment Setup Wizard WAN Connection Type Cable Dynamic IP DHCP DHCP Mode Hostname SMCWBR11S N DNS Settings Optional Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS
12. to associate to a peer computer Power Saving Mode Only available when Infrastructure is selected as the network type CAM Constantly Awake Mode Power saving mode is disabled Power Saving Mode Enables the power save operation Channel The radio channel used to communicate with wireless peers in an ad hoc network The channel has to be the same for all peer computers Only available when Ad hoc is selected as the network type 11B Preamble Type Sets the length of the signal preamble that is used at the start of a data transmission Use a long preamble 192 microseconds to ensure connection to all 802 11b devices When set to Auto a short 96 microseconds or long preamble will be used depending on the capabilities of other ad hoc network devices Only available when Ad hoc is selected as the network type Default Auto RTS Threshold Sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send RTS signal must be sent to a receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications The access point sends RTS frames to a receiving station to negotiate the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS frame the station sends a CTS clear to send frame to notify the sending station that it can start sending data If the RTS threshold is set to 0 the access point always sends RTS signals If set to 2347 the access point never sends RTS signals If set to any other value and t
13. 0 0 0 coon h lo wo MANO Dynamic Routing Protocol RIP 62 s ROUTING TABLE CHAPTER 6 Network Settings Advanced Routing The following items are displayed on this page Destination A destination network or specific host to which packets can be routed Type Defines the type of destination Options Host Net Default Host Gateway The IP address of the router at the next hop to which matching frames are forwarded Interface The selected interface to which a static routing subnet is to be applied Comment Enters a useful comment to help identify this route This page displays the information necessary to forward a packet along the best path toward its destination Each packet contains information about its origin and destination When a packet is received a network device examines the packet and matches it to the routing table entry providing the best match for its destination The table then provides the device with instructions for sending the packet to the next hop on its route across the network Note The Routing Table is only available when the Mini Broadband Router is set to Router Mode Destination Displays all destination networks or specific hosts to which packets can be routed Netmask Displays the subnetwork associated with the destination Gateway Displays the IP address of the router at the next hop to which matching frames are forwarded Flags
14. AP RSSI The receive signal strength of the detected AP Channel The radio channel used by the detected AP Encryption The data encryption type used by the detected AP amp Authentication The authentication method used by the detected AP Network Type The type of wireless network detected infrastructure or ad hoc ty ae STATISTICS CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Statistics Connect Click to attempt a connection to the selected wireless network Rescan Click to scan all radio channels for nearby wireless networks Add Profile Click to add the selected network as a profile This action opens the Profile Configuration page see Profile Configuration on page 90 The statistics page displays the connection related statistics with detail counter information Figure 59 Station Statistics Station Statistics The Status page shows the settings and current operation status of the Station Frames Transmitted Successfully 70452 Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry f Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry s 70451 Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries 4064 RTS Frames sucessfully Recetve CTS 0 RTS Frames Fail To Receive CTS E Frames Received Successfully 672461 Frames Received With CRIC Error 1528688 Frames Dropped Due To Out of Resource 0 Duplicate Frames Received 1876 Reset Counters The following items are d
15. Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Keep Alive Operation Mode 7 Keep Alive Mode Redial Period senconds DNS Settings Optional The following items are displayed on this page Server IP Sets the L2TP server IP Address Default I2tp_server User Name Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port Default I2tp_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port Default 2tp_ password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a L2TP network mode Default Static IP Address Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP aa CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard Default Gateway The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank
16. Flags Possible flags identify as below m 0 reject route 1 route is up 3 route is up use gateway 5 route is up target is a host 7 route is up use gateway target is a host Metric A number used to indicate the cost of the route so that the best route among potentially multiple routes to the same destination can be selected 63 DYNAMIC ROUTE CHAPTER 6 Network Settings Advanced Routing Ref Number of references to this route Use Count of lookups for the route Interface Interface to which packets for this route will be sent Comment Displays a useful comment to identify the routing rules The Mini Broadband Router supports RIP 1 and RIP 2 dynamic routing protocol Routing Information Protocol RIP is the most widely used method for dynamically maintaining routing tables RIP uses a distance vector based approach to routing Routes are chosen to minimize the distance vector or hop count which serves as a rough estimate of transmission cost Each router broadcasts its advertisement every 30 seconds together with any updates to its routing table This allows all routers on the network to build consistent tables of next hop links which lead to relevant subnets RIP Enables or disable the RIP protocol for the WAN or LAN interface Options Disable v1 v2 Default Disable pA BASIC SETTINGS WIRELESS CONFIGURATION The wireless settings section di
17. MOT interrupt while the firmware upgrade is in process Firmware Upgrade Software Version VO00 6 Apply The following items are displayed on this page Firmware Upgrade Allows you to upload new firmware manually by specifying a file path Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local computer by clicking Browse to search for the firmware to be used for the update Software Version The current version number of the firmware Browse Opens a directory on the local hard drive for specifying the path of the file to upload Apply Starts the upload procedure 112 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings Configuration Settings CONFIGURATION SETTINGS The Configuration Setting page allows you to save the Mini Broadband Router s current configuration or restore a previously saved configuration back to the device Figure 69 Configuration Settings Settings Management In this section you will be able to export or load a configuration file and reset settings to factory default Import Settings Import Configuration File Import Cancel Load Factory Defaults Restore settings to factory default Load Default The following items are displayed on this page Export Settings Saves the current configuration to a file locally Import Settings Allows the user to load pre
18. Mini Broadband Router package includes Barricade Mini Broadband Router SMCWBR11S N RJ 45 Category 5 network cable AC power adapter SMC Warranty Information Card Quick Installation Guide EZ Installation amp Documentation CD Inform your dealer if there are any incorrect missing or damaged parts If possible retain the carton including the original packing materials Use them again to repack the product in case there is a need to return it HARDWARE DESCRIPTION The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Broadband Router from herein refered to as Mini Broadband Router connects to the Internet through its RJ 45 WAN port It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ 45 Fast Ethernet LAN port The Mini Broadband Router includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting 21 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Hardware Description Figure 1 Top Panel WPS Button LED Indicators Figure 2 Rear Panel RJ 45 WAN Port DC Power z OO s CHAPTER 1 Introduction Hardware Description LED INDICATORS The Mini Broadband Router includes four status LED indicators as described in the following figure and table Figure 3 LEDs ne WPS SET pre au au a ZN en Poe On a a a amp 6 amp SG DBAS 6 6 6 6 amp amp 6 6 6 6 y WLAN LAN WAN Power Table 2 LED Behavior
19. Mini Broadband Router supports security features that deny Internet access to specified users or filter all requests for specific services WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless network Virtual Private Network VPN Passthrough The Mini Broadband Router supports the passthrough of three of the most commonly used VPN protocols IPsec PPTP and L2TP These protocols allow remote users to establish a secure connection to another network If your service provider supports VPNs then these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet that is a traditionally shared data network The VPN passthrough protocols supported by the Barricade are briefly described below IPsec Internet Protocol Security Encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between networks a Of CHAPTER 1 Introduction Package Contents PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Merges the best features of PPTP and the Layer 2 Forwarding L2F protocol Like PPTP L2TP requires that the ISP s routers support the protocol PACKAGE CONTENTS The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless N
20. ONS Server ee Enabled mac nee Cd Clone our PC s MAC Address 55 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting The following items are displayed on this page Server IP Sets a PPTP server IP Address Default pptp_server User Name Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port Default pptp_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port Default pptp_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a PPTP network mode Default Static IP Address Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router for the Mini Broadband Router which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive or Manual Default Keep Alive Keep Alive Mode The Mini Broadband Router will periodically check your Internet connection and automatically re establish your connection when disconnected Default 60 seconds Manual Mode The unit will remain connected to the Internet without disconnecting Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical I
21. They may also carry power management information Range 20 999 TUs Default 100 TUs Data Beacon Rate DTIM The rate at which stations in sleep mode must wake up to receive broadcast multicast transmissions Known also as the Delivery Traffic Indication Map DTIM interval it indicates how often the MAC layer forwards broadcast multicast traffic which is necessary to wake up stations that are using Power Save mode The default value of one beacon indicates that the access point will save all broadcast multicast frames for the Basic Service Set BSS and forward them after every beacon Using smaller DTIM intervals delivers broadcast multicast frames in a more timely manner causing stations in Power Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster Using higher DTIM values reduces the power used by stations in Power Save mode but delays the transmission of broadcast multicast frames Range 1 255 beacons Default 1 beacon Fragmentation Threshold Configures the minimum packet size that can be fragmented when passing through the access point Fragmentation of the PDUs Package Data Unit can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size If there is significant interference present or collisions due to high network utilization try setting the fragment size to send smaller fragments This will speed up the retransmission of smaller fra
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23. local system A signal periodically transmitted from the access point that is used to identify the service set and to maintain contact with wireless clients Broadcast keys are sent to stations using dynamic keying Dynamic broadcast key rotation is often used to allow the access point to generate a random group key and periodically update all key management capable wireless clients Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Provides a framework for passing configuration information to hosts on a TCP IP network DHCP is based on 130 ENCRYPTION ETHERNET FTP HTTP IEEE 802 11B IEEE 802 11G INFRASTRUCTURE LAN MAC ADDRESS NTP OPEN SYSTEM GLOSSARY the Bootstrap Protocol BOOTP adding the capability of automatic allocation of reusable network addresses and additional configuration options Data passing between the access point and clients can use encryption to protect from interception and evesdropping A popular local area data communications network which accepts transmission from computers and terminals File Transfer Protocol A TCP IP protocol used for file transfer Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP is a standard used to transmit and receive all data over the World Wide Web A wireless standard that supports wireless communications in the 2 4 GHz band using Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum DSSS The standard provides for data rates of 1 2 5 5 and 11 Mbps A wireless standard that suppor
24. mode as Keep Alive On Demand or Manual Default Keep Alive Keep Alive Mode The Mini Broadband Router will periodically check your Internet connection and automatically re establish your connection when disconnected Default 60 seconds 54 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting u On Demand Mode The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting Default 5 minutes MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable PPTP Enables the Point to Point Tunneling Protocol PPTP for implementing virtual private networks The service is provided in many European countries Figure 29 PPTP Configuration SS eee parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type Server IP User Name Passwort Co T Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Defaut Gateway Keep Alwe Operation Mode Keep Alive Mode Redial Period senconds DNS Settings Optional Primary DNS Server CO o o o Secondary
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26. used for both wired and wireless networks Options Disable Enable Default Enable IGMP Proxy Enables IGMP proxy on the Mini Broadband Router Options Disable Enable Default Disable UPNP Allows the device to advertise its UPnP capabilities Default Enable Router Advertisement Enables the sending and receiving of routing advertisements to discover the existence of neighboring routers Options Disable Enable Default Disable PPPoE Relay When enabled the Mini Broadband Router will forward PPPoE messages to clients Clients are then able to connect to the PPPoE service through the WAN port Options Disable Enable Default Disable DNS Proxy Enables DNS proxy on the LAN port DNS Proxy receives DNS queries from the local network and forwards them to an Internet DNS server Default Enable 60 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings DHCP Clients DHCP CLIENTS The DHCP Clients page displays information on connected client stations that have been assigned IP addresses from the DHCP address pool Figure 32 DHCP Clients DHCP Client List A DHCP client list is displayed in this section DHCP Clients Hostname MAC Address IP Address Expires in 4A Ad Ap O0 6 days annita_vang nbu U0 14 44 46 86 08 14 168 27 102 39 07 49 s 4 70 BLT 6 days jie_nb3 00 14 73 61 DT AC 192 168 2100 5 00 22 57 02 ARET B days klnasd OO CO CAF DOBBS 192 168 2 101 93 99 99 The
27. 1 62 66 68 69 72 73 74 75 76 77 79 81 82 83 83 84 86 86 88 89 90 90 92 93 94 97 98 101 103 104 105 106 109 110 111 Figure 68 Figure 69 Figure 70 Figure 71 Figure 72 Figure 73 Figure 74 Figure 75 Firmware Upgrade Configuration Settings System Status Router Mode Statistics System Log RJ 45 Connector Straight through Wiring Crossover Wiring te FIGURES 112 113 114 116 117 123 125 125 Table 1 Table 2 Table 3 Table 4 Table 5 TABLES Key Hardware Features LED Behavior WMM Access Categories LED Indicators 10 100BASE TX MDI and MDI X Port Pinouts 17 19 23 72 119 124 SECTION I GETTING STARTED This section provides an overview of the Mini Broadband Router and describes how to install and mount the unit It also describes the basic settings required to access the management interface and run the setup Wizard This section includes these chapters Introduction on page 19 Network Planning on page 25 Installing the Mini Router on page 29 Initial Configuration on page 34 18 INTRODUCTION The Barricade 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Broadband Router SMCWBR11S N supports routing from an Internet Service Provider ISP connection DSL or cable modem to a local network It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes KEY HARDWARE FEATURES The following table desc
28. 40 volts at 50 or 60 Hz and supplies 12 volts DC power to the unit No voltage range settings are required Press the WPS button to automatically configure the Mini Broadband Router with other WPS devices in the WLAN The Reset button is used to restore the factory default configuration If you hold down the button for 5 seconds or more any configuration changes you may have made are removed and the factory default configuration is restored to the Mini Broadband Router Figure 4 Bottom Panel Reset Button a 0A NETWORK PLANNING The Mini Broadband Router is designed to be very flexible in its deployment options It can be used as an Internet gateway for a small network or as an access point to extend an existing wired network to support wireless users It also Supports use as a wireless bridge to connect up to four wired LANs or as a wireless client to connect to another wireless network This chapter explains some of the basic features of the Mini Broadband Router and shows some network topology examples in which the device is implemented INTERNET GATEWAY ROUTER The Mini Broadband Router can connect directly to a cable or DSL modem to provide an Internet connection for multiple users through a single service provider account Users connect to the Mini Broadband Router either through a wired connection to a LAN port or though the device s own wireless network The Mini Broadband Router functions as an Internet gate
29. 61050 LAN Rx packets 3145 LAN Rx bytes 399661 LAN Tx packets 3854 LAN Tx bytes 2529384 All interfaces Name lo Rx Packet lo Rx Byte 0 Tx Facket fo Tx Byte fo Name eth2 Rx Packet 31 76 The following items are displayed on this page Memory total The total memory of this Mini Broadband Router Memory left The available memory of this Mini Broadband Router WAN LAN AIl Interfaces Displays the interface on which traffic is being monitored Rx packets Displays the total number of packets received by the specified interface Rx bytes Displays the total number of bytes transmitted by the specified interface Tx packets Displays the total number of packets transmitted by the specified interfaces 116 SYSTEM LOG CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings System Log Tx bytes Displays the total number of bytes transmitted by the specified interface The Mini Broadband Router supports a logging process that controls error messages saved to memory or sent to a Syslog server The logged messages serve as a valuable tool for isolating Mini Broadband Router and network problems The System Log page displays the latest messages logged in chronological order from the newest to the oldest Log messages saved in the Mini Broadband Router s memory are erased when the device is rebooted Figure 72 System Log System Log F This section provides a system log o
30. 927 168 2 199 Lease Time IGMP Proxy Router Advertisement PPPoE Relay DNS Proxy The following items are displayed on this page MAC Address The physical layer address for the Mini Broadband Router s LAN port IP Address Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers O to 255 separated by periods Default 192 168 2 1 59 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings LAN Setting Subnet Mask Indicate the local subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 DHCP Server Enable this feature to assign IP settings to wired and wireless clients connected to the Mini Broadband Router The IP address subnet mask default gateway and Domain Name Server DNS address are dynamically assigned to clients Options Enable Disable Default Enable Start End IP Address Specify the start and end IP addresses of a range that the DHCP server can allocate to DHCP clients Note that the address pool range is always in the same subnet as the unit s IP setting The maximum clients that the unit can support is 253 Lease Time Select a time limit for the use of an IP address from the IP pool When the time limit expires the client has to request a new IP address The lease time is expressed in seconds Options Forever Two weeks One week Two days One day Half day Two hours One hour Half hour Default One week LLTD Link Layer Topology Discovery LLTD is a Microsoft proprietary discovery protocol which can be
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32. A BEING RENDERED INACCURATE OR LOSSES SUSTAINED BY YOU OR THIRD PARTIES OR A FAILURE OF THE PROGRAM TO OPERATE WITH ANY OTHER PROGRAMS EVEN IF SUCH HOLDER OR OTHER PARTY HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES END OF TERMS AND CONDITIONS 129 10BASE T 100BASE TX 1000BASE T ACCESS POINT AES AUTHENTICATION BACKBONE BEACON BROADCAST KEY DHCP GLOSSARY IEEE 802 3 2005 specification for 10 Mbps Ethernet over two pairs of Category 3 or better UTP cable IEEE 802 3 2005 specification for 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet over two pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable IEEE 802 3ab specification for 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet over four pairs of Category 5 or better UTP cable An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks Access points attached to a wired network support the creation of multiple radio cells that enable roaming throughout a facility Advanced Encryption Standard An encryption algorithm that implements symmetric key cryptography AES provides very strong encryption using a completely different ciphering algorithm to TKIP and WEP The process to verify the identity of a client requesting network access IEEE 802 11 specifies two forms of authentication open system and Shared key The core infrastructure of a network The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is unloaded onto a
33. Action Power and LAN LEDs are The AC power adapter may be disconnected Check off connections between the Mini Broadband Router the power adapter and the wall outlet WLAN LED is off The access point radio has been disabled through it s web management interface Access the management interface using a web browser to enable the radio LAN LED is off Verify that the Mini Broadband Router is powered on when port connected Be sure cables are plugged into both the Mini Broadband Router and corresponding PC Verify that the proper cable type is used and its length does not exceed specified limits Check the cable connections for possible defects Replace the defective cable if necessary WAN LED is off There is no detected signal from WAN port Check connections and the management interface IF YOU CANNOT CONNECT TO THE INTERNET Check the following items Check that your computer is properly configured for TCP IP Make sure the correct network adapter driver is installed for your PC operating system If necessary try reinstalling the driver Check that the network adapter s speed or duplex mode has not been configured manually We recommend setting the adapter to auto negotiation when installing the network driver 119 APPENDIX A Troubleshooting Before Contacting Technical Support BEFORE CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT Check the following items before you contact local Technical S
34. Configuration System Security The Mini Broadband Router includes the facility to manage it from a remote location The unit can also be sent a ping message from a remote location Figure 63 System Security System Security Settings System Security Settings allows you to make various configurations that maintain and protect your device Remote Management Access p Remote management via WAM Ping from WAN Filter ay Ping from WAN Filter Stateful Packet Inspection SPI SP Firewall The following items are displayed on this page Remote Management Denies or allows management access to the Mini Broadband Router through the WAN interface Default Deny Ping from WAN Filter When enabled the Mini Broadband Router does not respond to ping packets received on the WAN port Default Disable Stateful Packet Inspection SPI The Stateful Packet Inspection SPI firewall protects your network and computers against attacks and intrusions A stateful packet firewall looks at packet contents to check if the traffic may involve some type of security risk Default Enable 105 CONTENT FILTERING CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration Content Filtering The Mini Broadband Router provides a variety of options for blocking Internet access based on content URL and host name Figure 64 Content Filtering Content Filter Settings The Content Filtering Settings page helps to control access through vari
35. Desktop PC T r Figure 8 Operating as a Wireless Repeater Internet Service SDL Cable DSL yy i wost he o 77 WDSLink gt Modem ee NK 1 gt ed mit gt ae Mini Router Mini Router T C e E Router Mode a Bridge Mode s gt Tion Pe aN ya peas a 7 eae 6 Sis ast aT NS cv 7 7 7 lt Notebook PC OF WIRELESS CLIENT CHAPTER 2 Network Planning Wireless Client The Mini Broadband Router can operate as a wireless client on one SSID interface which enables a connection to another Wi Fi network When the wireless client option is enabled the client SSID interface functions as an external gateway WAN port and the other SSID interface and LAN ports all function as the local network within the same IP subnet Figure 9 Operating as a Wireless Client Internet Service Provider CRAD A Point External SSID orent WR won Mini Router G CAN yyirelesS sgema T P rom port P 492 4 oe LAN Switch Server Q ps IP 192 168 2 x Borr PC IP 192 168 2 x a 90 s N Desktop PC IP 192 168 2 x INSTALLING THE MINI ROUTER The Mini Broadband Router has two basic operating modes that can be set through the web based management interface For information on setting the mode suitable for your network environment see Operation Mode on page 50 Router Mode A g
36. Do not use blank Spaces in the string Maximum length 20 characters Session Timeout Number of seconds the access point waits for a reply from the RADIUS server before resending a request Range 1 60 seconds Default 0 Idle Timeout Sets the maximum time in seconds of client inactivity before a session is terminated soi CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System WDS ACCESS POLICY The Mini Broadband Router provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode Figure 45 Access Policy Access Policy 00 55 44 33 227 11 Add a station MAC fs The following items are displayed in this section on this page Access Policy The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses Adda station MAC Enter the MAC address of the station that you want to filter MAC addresses must be entered in the format XXIXX XXIXX IXX XX WIRELESS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM WDS The radio interface can be configured to operate in a mode that allows it to forward traffic directly to other Mini Broadband Router units This feature can be used to extend the range of the wireless network to reach remote clients or to link disconnected network segments to an Internet connection To s
37. ICATIONS CABLES AND PINOUTS Twisted Pair Cable Assignments 10 100BASE TX Pin Assignments Straight Through Wiring Crossover Wiring LICENSE INFORMATION The GNU General Public License GLOSSARY INDEX ie CONTENTS 104 104 105 106 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 116 117 118 119 119 119 120 121 123 123 124 124 125 126 126 130 134 Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25 Figure 26 Figure 27 Figure 28 Figure 29 Figure 30 Figure 31 FIGURES Top Panel Rear Panel LEDs Bottom Panel Operating as an Internet Gateway Router Operating as an Access Point Operating as a Wireless Bridge Operating as a Wireless Repeater Operating as a Wireless Client Wall Mounting Router Mode Connection Bridge Mode Connection Login Page Home Page Wizard Step 1 Language Selection Wizard Step 2 Time and SNTP Settings Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings DHCP Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings Static IP Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings PPPoE Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings PPTP Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings L2TP Wizard Step 4 Wireless Security Logging On Home Page Operation Mode DHCP Configuration Static IP Configuration PPPoE Configura
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39. LED Status Description Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating normally Off There is no power currently being supplied to the unit WLAN On Blinking Blue The 802 11n radio is enabled and transmitting or receiving data through wireless links Off The 802 11n radio is disabled WAN On Blue The Ethernet WAN port is aquiring an IP address Blinking The Ethernet WAN port is connected and is transmitting receiving data Off The Ethernet WAN port is disconnected or has malfunctioned LAN On Blue The Ethernet LAN port is connected to a PC or server Blinking The Ethernet port is connected and is transmitting receiving data Off The Ethernet port is disconnected or has malfunctioned ETHERNET WAN PORT ETHERNET LAN PORT POWER CONNECTOR WPS BUTTON RESET BUTTON CHAPTER 1 Introduction Hardware Description A 100BASE TX RJ 45 port that can be attached to an Internet access device such as a DSL or Cable modem The Mini Broadband Router has one 100BASE TX RJ 45 port that can be attached directly to a PC or LOBASE T 100BASE TX LAN segments This port supports automatic MDI MDI X operation so you can use straight through cables for all network connections to PCs switches or hubs The Mini Broadband Router must be powered with its supplied power adapter Failure to do so results in voiding of any warrantly supplied with the product The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100 2
40. P addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable 56 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting L2TP Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP for implementing virtual private networks The service is provided in many European countries Figure 30 L2TP Configuration Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related YWAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type L2TP Mode Server IF User Name Address Mode IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway 19 2 168 1 254 Keep Alive Operation Mode Keep Alive Mode Redial Period senconds DNS Settings Optional MAC Clone Th
41. R145 N4 user warn kernel ip tables Cj 2000 2006 Netfilte SMCWRRI45 N4 user warn kernel arp tables C 2002 David 5 Mil SMCWBR1I45 N4 user info kernel ICP cubic registered SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel NET Registered protocol family 1 i SMCWBR1I45 N4 user info kernel NET Registered protocol family 1 _ SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel NET Registered protocol family 1 oo oc oc ag Mme G G G SS SS aoe a DO O Oooo oo0c D D DO DOD DO DO i i oi G D O G G O G G G i G G SS 2000000 oo DO G G G La a ao O i LA 4 12 D 0 G oo ao SS ci ci ci a oo oo oo D D 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 00 00 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 D oo e a a Lo Lo L The following items are displayed on this page System Log Displays the latest log messages in chronological order from the newest to the oldest Refresh Sends a request to add the latest entries to the System Log Table Clear Removes the current system log messages from the System Log Table Lif SECTION Ill APPENDICES This section provides additional information and includes these items Troubleshooting on page 119 Hardware Specifications on page 121 Cables and Pinouts on page 123 License Information on page 126 L18 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSING LED INDICATORS Table 4 LED Indicators Symptom
42. SMC Networks USER GUIDE Barricade N 150Mbps Wireless N Mini Broadband Router SMCWBRIIS N Barricade SMCWBR11S N User Guide Networks SMC Networks U S A 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 Phone 949 679 8000 SMC Networks Europe C Fructuds Gelabert 6 8 2 2a Edificio Conata II March 2010 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona Spain Pub 149100000057W Phone 34 93 477 4920 E032010 CS RO1 Information furnished by SMC Networks Inc SMC is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC SMC reserves the right to change specifications at any time without notice Copyright 2010 by SMC Networks Inc 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 All rights reserved Trademarks SMC is a registered trademark and Barricade EZ Switch TigerStack TigerSwitch and TigerAccess are trademarks of SMC Networks Inc Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement please refer to the Support Section of the SMC Website at http www smc com COMPLIANCES FEDERAL COMMUNICATION COMMISSION INTERFERENCE STATEMENT This equipment ha
43. Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable STEP 4 WIRELESS The Step 4 page of the Wizard configures the wireless network name and SECURITY security options Figure 22 Wizard Step 4 Wireless Security Wireless Security and Encryption Settings Setup Wizard The Wireless Security and Encryption Settings page allows you to make detailed security configurations to prevent unauthorized access and monitoring SSID Choice Security Mode Access Policy Policy Disable Add a station MAC Previous Cancel The following items are displayed on this page SSID Choice The name of the wireless network service provided by the Mini Broadband Router Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the Mini Broadband Router Default SMC 44 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard Securi
44. Server Enabled Disable v The following items are displayed on this page WAN Connection Type Select the connection type for the WAN port from the drop down list Default DHCP Hostname Specifies the host name of the DHCP client Default SMCWBR11S N Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC which is registered with the ISP This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disabled 38 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard Gi Note If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your
45. White Brown Stripe Brown CROSSOVER WIRING If the twisted pair cable is to join two ports and either both ports are labeled with an X MDI X or neither port is labeled with an X MDI a crossover must be implemented in the wiring When auto negotiation is enabled for any RJ 45 port on this switch you can use either straight through or crossover cable to connect to any device type You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to Support Gigabit Ethernet connections Figure 75 Crossover Wiring EIA TIA 568B RJ 45 Wiring Standard 10 100BASE TX Crossover Cable White Orange Stripe Vz Orange N White Green Stripe Blue End A End B 4 White Blue Stripe Green LINN W CONOR WN White Brown Stripe Brown 125 LICENSE INFORMATION This product includes copyrighted third party software subject to the terms of the GNU General Public License GPL GNU Lesser General Public License LGPL or other related free software licenses The GPL code used in this product is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY and is subject to the copyrights of one or more authors For details refer to the section The GNU General Public License below or refer to the applicable license as included in the source code archive THE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2 June 1991 Copyright C 1989 1
46. account Register the default MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router STEP 3 WAN Configures a static IP for the WAN port SETTINGS STATIC IP Figure 18 Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings Static IP Wide Area Network WAN Settings Setup Wizard This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related WAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type STATIC Fixed IP v IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enabled Disable The following items are displayed on this page WAN Connection Type Select the connection type for the WAN port from the drop down list Default DHCP IP Address The IP address of the Mini Broadband Router Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers 0 to 255 separated by periods Subnet Mask The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router for the Mini Broadband Router which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP address
47. adband Router After checking this option and clicking Apply you have up to two minutes to activate WPS on devices that need to join the network ey CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Station List STATION LIST Displays the station information which associated to this Mini Broadband Router Figure 51 Station List Station List This section allows you to view the stations that have associated with this device Wireless Network a MAC Address ai sm mimos mcs Bw sci stec 88 AP CLIENT MODE WIRELESS CONFIGURATION This chapter describes configuration settings for the Mini Broadband Router to function as a wireless client for connecting to another wireless network It includes the following sections Profile on page 89 Link Status on page 95 Site Survey on page 97 Statistics on page 98 PROFILE The Station Profile page shows the list of configuration profiles for connecting to preferred Wi Fi networks Figure 52 Station Profile Station Profile The Status page shows the settings and current operation status of the Station Pofile List Profile SSID Channel Authentication Encryption Network Type PROFOOI SMC_VAP_G 0 Auto OPEN NONE Infrastructure Adi Delete Edt Activate For a selected profile in the list you can click Activate to connect to the specified network Edit to modify t
48. amiliar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable 58 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings LAN Setting LAN SETTING The Mini Broadband Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web browser and to support other features The unit has a default IP address of 192 168 2 1 You can use this IP address or assign another address that is compatible with your existing local network Click on Network Settings followed by LAN Figure 31 LAN Configuration Local Area Network LAN Settings This section is provided to configure LAN settings like DHCP and other networking features LAN Setup MAC Address 00 22 20 82 EA 38 IP Address 192 168 2 1 Subnet Mask 26 755 255 0 DHCP Server Star IP Address 1927 168 2 100 End IP Address 1
49. ateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device such as a cable or DSL modem This is the factory set default mode Bridge Mode An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients In addition to these basic operating modes the wireless interface supports Wireless Distribution System WDS links to other Mini Broadband Routers and a wireless AP Client Mode for a link to another wireless network These advanced configurations are not described in this section see Network Planning on page 25 for more information In a basic configuration how the Mini Broadband Router is connected depends on the operating mode The sections in this chapter describe connections for basic Router Mode and Bridge Mode operation SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following minimum requirements An Internet access device DSL or Cable modem with an Ethernet port connection An up to date web browser Internet Explorer 6 0 or above or Mozilla Firefox 2 0 or above J0 CHAPTER 3 Installing the Mini Router Mounting the Device MOUNTING THE DEVICE The Mini Broadband Router can be mounted on any horizontal surface or on a wall The following sections describe the mounting options MOUNTING ON A WALL The Mini Broadband Router should be mounted only to a wall or wood surface that is at least 1 2 inch plywood or its equivalent To mount the unit on a wall always use its wa
50. atus and Statistics Administration Settings contains the following sections System Management on page 109 Time Zone Settings on page 110 DDNS Settings on page 111 Firmware Upgrade on page 112 Configuration Settings on page 113 System Status on page 114 Statistics on page 116 gt UM System Log on page 117 108 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings System Management SYSTEM MANAGEMENT The System Management commands allow you to change the language settings displayed in the interface and change the user password Figure 65 System Management System Management The System Management section is provided for configuration of administrative needs such as language type username password SNTP settings DNS etc Language Settings Select Language English ha Apply Web Interface Settings User Name Password The following items are displayed in the first two sections on this page Language Settings You can change the language displayed in web interface Select the language of your choice from the drop down list then click Apply Options English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese or Korean Default English Web Interface Settings To protect access to the management interface you need to configure a new Administrator s password as soon as possible If a new password is not configured then anyone having acc
51. be configured on the Mini Broadband Router Repeater Operates as a wireless repeater extending the range for remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to the wired network The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured on the Mini Broadband Router Physical The radio media coding used on all WDS links CCK corresponds to 11b OFDM corresponds to 11g and HTMIX corresponds to Lin Encryption Type The data encryption used on the WDS link Be sure that both ends of a WDS link are configured with the same encryption type and key Options None WEP TKIP AES Default None Encryption Key The encryption key for the WDS link The key type and length varies depending on the encryption type selected For WEP enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64 bit keys or 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys For TKIP or AES enter a password key phrase of between 8 to 63 ASCII characters which can include spaces or specify exactly 64 hexadecimal digits AP MAC Address The MAC address of the other Mini Broadband Router in the WDS link WI FI PROTECTED SETUP WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is designed to ease installation and activation of security features in wireless networks WPS has two basic modes of operation Push button Configuration PBC and Personal Identification Number PIN The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and
52. c priority levels and are mapped to IEEE 802 1D priority tags see Table 3 The direct mapping of the four ACs to 802 1D priorities is specifically intended to facilitate interoperability with other wired network QoS policies While the four ACs are specified for specific types of traffic WMM allows the priority levels to be configured to match any network wide QoS policy WMM also specifies a protocol that access points can use to communicate the configured traffic priority levels to QoS enabled wireless clients J1 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings Table 3 WMM Access Categories Access WMM Description 802 1D Category Designation Tags AC_VO AC3 Voice Highest priority minimum delay Time sensitive 7 6 data such as VoIP Voice over IP calls AC_VI AC2 Video High priority minimum delay Time sensitive 5 4 data such as streaming video AC_BE ACO Best Effort Normal priority medium delay and throughput 0 3 Data only affected by long delays Data from applications or devices that lack QoS capabilities AC_BK AC1 Background Lowest priority Data with no delay or 2 1 throughput requirements such as bulk data transfers The Wi Fi Multimedia section on the Wireless Settings Advanced page allows you to enable WMM and set detailed QoS parameters Figure 37 Wi Fi Multimedia Settings Wi Fi Multimedia VM Enable Disable APSD O Enable Disable WWMM Parameters WMM Configuration
53. cal network The Mini Broadband Router functions as purely an access point when set to Bridge Mode When used in this mode there are no gateway functions between the WAN port and the LAN and wireless interfaces A Wi Fi wireless network is defined by its Service Set Identifier SSID or network name Wireless clients that want to connect to a network must set their SSID to the same SSID of the network service Figure 6 Operating as an Access Point IP 192 168 2 x NS Desktop PC IP 192 168 2 x aa LAN Switch eer Lleo Ne Server Notebook PC Mini Router ES IP 192 168 2 x 2 OG s CHAPTER 2 Network Planning Wireless Bridge WIRELESS BRIDGE The IEEE 802 11 standard defines a Wireless Distribution System WDS for bridge connections between access points The Mini Broadband Router can use WDS to forward traffic on links between units Up to four WDS links can be specified for the Mini Broadband Router The WDS feature enables two basic functions to be configured in the wireless network Either a repeater function that extends the range of the wireless network or a bridge function that connects a remote LAN segment to an Internet connection Figure 7 Operating as a Wireless Bridge Internet Service awe C Cablen 0 QLE WDS Link L J Modem _ NO Mini Router _ gt Mini Router Bridge Mode z Router Mode p pt Lo te rs Eaa PC Fa lt a T
54. cation server to be configured on the wired network Data encryption keys are automatically generated and distributed to all clients connected to the network Fe CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Figure 43 Security Mode WPA security Mode WPA WPA Algorithms Key Renewal Interval PMK Cache Period Pre Authentication Radius Serer IP Address Port shared Secret session Timeout Idle Timeout QTKIP AES CITKIPAES 3600 seconds 10 minute Disable Enable id WLAN Security The following items are displayed in this section on this page Security Mode Configures the WPA and WPAZ2 security modes used by clients When using WPA or WPA2 be sure there is a RADIUS server in the connected wired network and that the RADIUS settings are configured See IEEE 802 1X and RADIUS on page 80 for more information Default Disable WPA Clients using WPA with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP WPA2 Clients using WPA2 with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is AES WPA1_WPA2 Clients using WPA or WPA2 with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type is TKIP AES WPA Algorithms Selects the data encryption type to use Default is determined by the Security Mode s
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56. curity solution for 802 11 wireless networks Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP is based on the use of security keys and the popular RC4 encryption algorithm Wireless devices without a valid WEP key will be excluded from network traffic 132 GLOSSARY WPA PSK WPA Pre shared Key WPA PSK can be used for small office networks with a limited number of users that may not need a high level of security WPA PSK provides a simple security implementation that uses just a pre shared password for network access 133 NUMERICS 10 100BASE TX pin assignments 124 802 11n settings 65 802 1X authentication 80 A access categories WMM 71 access point connections 26 access policy settings 82 address pool range DHCP 60 advertisements router 60 AES encryption 78 aggregate MSDU 69 AP client 28 AP Client Mode 50 AP isolation 67 Applications 20 applications network 20 authentication options 75 B basic setup wizard 36 beacon interval 70 BG protection mode 69 bridge connections 27 Bridge Mode 29 connections 32 operation 26 setting 50 browser requirements 29 buttons common web page 36 Reset 24 WPS 22 24 C cable modem connections 25 capabilities hardware 19 channel setting 6 7 client AP 28 common web page buttons 36 configuration settings 113 connections Bridge Mode 32 repeater 27 Router Mode 31 wireless bridge 27 INDEX contents of package 21 crossover cables 125 D data beacon rate 70
57. d page SETTINGS includes additional parameters for 802 11n operation Figure 35 HT Physical Mode Settings HT Physical Mode Channel Bandwidth 20 O 20 40 Guard Interval Long Auto MCS Reverse Direction Grant RDG Disable Enable Aggregation MDU 4 MSDU Disable Enable Auto Block ACK Disable Enable Decline BA Request Disable Enable Cancel The following items are displayed in this section on this page HT Channel Bandwidth The Mini Broadband Router provides a channel bandwidth of 40 MHz by default giving an 802 11g connection speed of 108 Mbps sometimes referred to as Turbo Mode and a 802 11n connection speed of up to 150 Mbps Setting the HT Channel Bandwidth to 20 MHz slows connection speed for 802 11g and 802 11n to 54 Mbps and 74 Mbps respectively and ensures backward compliance for slower 802 11b devices Default 20MHz Guard Interval The guard interval between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delays When you add a guard time the back portion of useful signal time is copied and appended to the front Default Auto MCS The Modulation and Coding Scheme MCS is a value that determines the modulation coding and number of spatial channels Options value range O 7 1 Tx Stream 8 15 2 TxStream 32 and auto 33 Default auto Reverse Direction Grant RDG When Reverse Direction Grant is enabled the Mini Broadband Router can reduc
58. device mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Festlegungen der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG Wien Greek ue THV Tapouoa Manufacturer OnAwvel oT radio LAN device OUUUOPQWVETAI TpOO TIO EAAnVIKn OUOIWOEIO ATIAITNOEIO KAI TIO AOITTED OXETIKEO OIATACEIO TNO OONyiao 1999 5 eKk Hungarian Alulirott Manufacturer nyilatkozom hogy a Radio LAN device megfelel a vonatkozo Magyar alapvet6 k vetelm nyeknek s az 1999 5 EC ir nyelv egy b eldirasainak Italian Con la presente Manufacturer dichiara che questo Radio LAN device conforme ai Italiano requisiti essenziali ed alle altre disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999 5 CE Latvian Ar So Manufacturer deklar ka Radio LAN device atbilst Direkt vas 1999 5 EK b tiskaj m Latviski prasibam un citiem ar to saistitajiem noteikumiem Lithuanian Siuo Manufacturer deklaruoja kad Sis Radio LAN device atitinka esminius reikalavimus ir Lietuvi kitas 1999 5 EB Direktyvos nuostatas Maltese Hawnhekk Manufacturer jiddikjara li dan Radio LAN device jikkonforma mal ti ijiet Malti essenzjali u ma provvedimenti o rajn relevanti li hemm fid Dirrettiva 1999 5 EC Spanish Por medio de la presente Manufacturer declara que el Radio LAN device cumple con los Espa ol requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999 5 CE Polish Niniejszym Manufacturer o wiadcza e Radio LAN device jest zgodny z zasadniczymi Polski wymogam
59. dificio Conata Il 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona SPAIN Phn 34 93 477 4920 TECHNICAL SUPPORT From U S A and Canada 24 hours a day 7 days a week Phn 800 SMC 4 YOU 949 679 8000 Fax 949 679 1481 English Technical Support information available at www smc com English For Asia Pacific Technical Support information available at www smc asia com Deutsch Technischer Support und weitere Information unter www smc com Espanol En www smc com Ud podr encontrar la informaci n relativa a servicios de soporte t cnico Francais Informations Support Technique sur www smc com Portugu s Informa es sobre Suporte T cnico em www smc com Italiano Le informazioni di supporto tecnico sono disponibili su www smc com Svenska Information om Teknisk Support finns tillgangligt pa www smc com Nederlands Technische ondersteuningsinformatie beschikbaar op www smc com Polski Informacje o wsparciu technicznym sa dostepne na www smc com e tina Technicka podpora je dostupna na www smc com Magyar M szaki tamogat informacio elerhet on www smc com fal 48 FA Sc ARLA A ct www smc prec com if See SC E amt RL ARASH as www smcnetworks com tw Tnu TNIGAMIVANANWMULNATIA la Www smc asia com eta ISAS2228 ASE wwwsmc asia comsS VstAlI BELI Ct INTERNET E mail address www smc com Support By email Driver updates www smc com Support Downloads World Wide Web http www smc com SMCWBRI1IS N
60. e WD ai s lj Operation Mode Router Operation Mode Router NS WDS Mode Lazy WDS Mode Bridge N DHCP Server Disable DHCP Server Enable N LAN IP Address 192 168 2 4 LAN IP Address 192 168 2 1 ie _ gt gt gt gt lt Operation Mode Bridge WDS Mode Repeater _ _ _ Operation Mode Bridge DHCP Server Disable T a a e a T WDS Mode Lazy LAN IP Address 192 168 2 2 DHCP Server Disable LAN IP Address 192 168 2 3 h ad A WDS link between two units can be configured in any of the following Operation Mode combinations 1 Both units in a link are configured as Router Mode 2 One unit in a link is configured in Router Mode and the other in Bridge Mode 3 Both units in a link are configured as Bridge Mode When two or more units in the WDS network are set to Router Mode be sure to check these settings Be sure each unit is configured with a different LAN IP address 83 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System WDS Be sure that only one unit has an Internet access on its WAN port Be sure the DHCP server is enabled only on one unit When one unit is providing Internet access enable the DHCP server on that unit Note When using WDS Lazy mode in the network at least one unit must be set to Bridge or Repeater mode Figure 48 WDS Configuration Wireless Distribution System WDS The Wireless Distribution page allows conf
61. e Wire Equivalence Protection SHARED VWPA Personal WEP Key Length WPA Personal S o ascii keys WEP Key Entry Method The following items are available for the Security Mode Open Open system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect to the access point without verifying its identity Shared Uses Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP to verify client identity by distributing a shared key to clients before attempting authentication WPA Personal Wi Fi Protected Access WPA employs a combination of technologies to provide an enhanced security solution for wireless networks The WPA Pre shared Key WPA PSK or WPA Personal mode for small networks uses a common password phrase that must be manually distributed to all clients that want to connect to a network WPA2 Personal A security enhancement to WPA that includes stronger encryption based on the AES algorithm which is considered the strongest security possible The WPA2 Personal mode also requires a common password phrase that must be manually distributed to all clients that want to connect to a network te 2 6 ae CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Profile WEP SHARED KEY Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP provides a basic level of security SECURITY preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between wireless clients WEP uses static shared keys fixed length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings that ar
62. e default user name admin and password smcadmin then click OK NoTE It is strongly recommended to change the default password the first time you access the web interface For information on changing passwords see Administration Settings on page 108 Figure 23 Logging On Connect to 192 168 2 1 The server 192 168 2 1 at SMCWBR115 N requires a Username and password Warming This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name admin v _ Remember my password ae CHAPTER 5 Operation Mode Logging In The home page displays the main menu items at the top of the screen and the Setup Wizard See Setup Wizard on page 36 Figure 24 Home Page SMC Networks SMCWBR11S N Operation Network Wireless Mode Settings marine Firewall Administration Welcome to the SMCWBR11S N Home Page If you wish to directly configure or view the status of this device please use the menu bar located above For basic configuration to get started enter Setup wizard Enter Setup Wizard Copyright 72009 SMC Inc All Rights Reserved NoTE The displayed pages and settings may differ depending on whether the unit is in Router or Bridge Mode See Operation Mode on page 50 4G CHAPTER 5 Operation Mode Operation Mode OPERATION MODE The Operation Mode Configuration page allows yo
63. e following items are displayed on this page Server IP Sets the L2TP server IP Address Default I2tp_server User Name Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port Default I2tp_ user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port Default 2tp_ password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a L2TP network mode Default Static 57 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting IP Address Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router for the Mini Broadband Router which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Selects the operation mode as Keep Alive or Manual Default Keep Alive Keep Alive Mode The Mini Broadband Router will periodically check your Internet connection and automatically re establish your connection when disconnected Default 60 seconds Manual Mode The unit will remain connected to the Internet without disconnecting Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by f
64. e is willing to distribute software through any other system and a licensee cannot impose that choice 128 10 11 APPENDIX D License Information The GNU General Public License This section is intended to make thoroughly clear what is believed to be a consequence of the rest of this License If the distribution and or use of the Program is restricted in certain countries either by patents or by copyrighted interfaces the original copyright holder who places the Program under this License may add an explicit geographical distribution limitation excluding those countries so that distribution is permitted only in or among countries not thus excluded In such case this License incorporates the limitation as if written in the body of this License The Free Software Foundation may publish revised and or new versions of the General Public License from time to time Such new versions will be similar in spirit to the present version but may differ in detail to address new problems or concerns Each version is given a distinguishing version number If the Program specifies a version number of this License which applies to it and any later version you have the option of following the terms and conditions either of that version or of any later version published by the Free Software Foundation If the Program does not specify a version number of this License you may choose any version ever published by the Free Software Foundation
65. e manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network When WEP shared key security is enabled you must configure at least one key Figure 56 WEP Security Security Mode SHARED S WEF Key Length 64 bit 10 hex digits 5 ascii keys WEP Key Entry Method WEF Key 1 WEF Key 2 WEF Key a WEF Key 4 Default Key The following items are displayed for WEP Shared key security WEP Key Length Sets the length of the WEP key Default 64 bit Options 64 bit 128 bit WEP Key Entry Method Specifies the method for entering the WEP key values Default Hexadecimal Options Hexadecimal Ascii Text Key 1 Key 4 Sets WEP key values The user must first choose between ASCII or Hexadecimal keys At least one key must be specified Each WEP key has an index number Enter key values that match the key type and length settings Standard keys are either 5 or 13 alphanumeric characters or 10 or 26 hexadecimal digits Default Key Sets the WEP key used for authentication Default 1 Range 1 4 93 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Profile WPA WPA2 For small home or office networks WPA and WPA2 provide a simple PERSONAL SECURITY personal operating mode that uses a pre shared key for network access This mode uses a common password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on an AP and all wireless clients Figure 57 WPA Security Security Policy
66. e the transmitted data packet collision by using the reverse direction protocol During TXOP Transmission Opportunity period the receiver could use remaining transmission time to transmit data to a sender The RDG improves transmission performance and scalability in a wireless environment Extension Channel When 20 40MHz channel bandwidth has been set the extension channel option will be enabled The extension channel will allow you to get extra bandwidth Options 2417MHz Channel 2 2457MHz Channel 10 Default AutoSelect 68 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings Aggregate MSDU A MSDU This option enables Mac Service Data Unit MSDU aggregation Default Disable Auto Block ACK Select to block ACK Acknowledge Number or not during data transferring Decline BA Request Select to reject peer BA Request or not ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings page includes additional parameters concerning the wireless network and Wi Fi Multimedia settings NorTE There are several variables to consider when selecting a radio mode that make it fully functional Simply selecting the mode you want is not enough to ensure full compatibility for that mode Information on these variables may be found in the HT Physcial Mode Setting section ADVANCED WIRELESS The Advanced Wireless section on the Wireless Settings Advanced page includes additional radio parameters Figure 36 Advanced Wirel
67. ed YWAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type Cable Dynamic IP DHCP Hostname SMCYWYBR115 N DNS Settings Optional Primary ONS Server The following items are displayed on this page Hostname Optional The hostname of the DHCP client Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable Note If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP call your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your account Register the default MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s bo CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Se
68. ed and be available on the connected wired network NoTE This guide assumes that you have already configured RADIUS server s to support the access point Configuration of RADIUS server software is beyond the scope of this guide refer to the documentation provided with the RADIUS server software 80 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security Figure 44 Security Mode 802 1X Security Mode G02 1X ha 607 1 WEP Disable _ Enable Radius Server Shared Secret e session Timeout Idle Timeout The following items are displayed in this section on this page Security Mode Configures the 802 1X security mode used by clients When using 802 1 either with WPA WPA2 or on its own be sure there is a configured RADIUS server in the connected wired network Default Disable 802 1X WEP Selects WEP keys for data encryption When enabled WEP encryption keys are automatically generated by the RADIUS server and distributed to all connected clients Default Disabled RADIUS Server Configures RADIUS server settings IP Address Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server Port The User Datagram Protocol UDP port number used by the RADIUS server for authentication messages Range 1024 65535 Default 1812 Shared Secret A shared text string used to encrypt messages between the access point and the RADIUS server Be sure that the same text string is specified on the RADIUS server
69. efore wireless medium access can be attempted The initial wait time is a random value between zero and the CWMin value Specify the CWMin value in the range 0 15 microseconds Note that the CWMin value must be equal or less than the CWMax value CWMax Maximum Contention Window The maximum upper limit of the random backoff wait time before wireless medium access can be attempted The contention window is doubled after each detected collision up to the CWMax value Specify the CWMax value in the range 0 15 microseconds Note that the CWMax value must be greater or equal to the CWMin value Txop Transmit Opportunity Limit The maximum time an AC transmit queue has access to the wireless medium When an AC queue is granted a transmit opportunity it can transmit data for a time up to the TxOpLimit This data bursting greatly improves the efficiency for high data rate traffic Specify a value in the range 0 65535 microseconds Fo CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings ACM The admission control mode for the access category When enabled clients are blocked from using the access category Default Disabled AckPolicy By default all wireless data transmissions require the sender to wait for an acknowledgement from the receiver WMM allows the acknowledgement wait time to be turned off for each Access Category AC 0 3 Although this increases data throughput it can also result in a high number o
70. elected TKIP Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP keys for encryption WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys AES Uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES keys for encryption WPA2 uses AES Counter Mode encryption with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code CBC MAC for a 70 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security message integrity The AES Counter Mode CBCMAC Protocol AES CCMP provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128 bit key Use of AES CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2 Before implementing WPA2 in the network be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2 compliant hardware TKIP AES Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption WPA and WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID In mixed mode the unicast encryption type TKIP or AES is negotiated for each client Key Renewal Interval Sets the time period for automatically changing data encryption keys and redistributing them to all connected clients Default 3600 seconds PMK Cache Period WPA2 provides fast roaming for authenticated clients by retaining keys and other security information in a cache so that if a client roams away from an access point and then returns reauthentication is not required This parameter s
71. elevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC Finnish Valmistaja Manufacturer vakuuttaa t ten ett Radio LAN device tyyppinen laite on Suomi direktiivin 1999 5 EY oleellisten vaatimusten ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen COMPLIANCES Dutch Hierbij verklaart Manufacturer dat het toestel Radio LAN device in overeenstemming is Nederlands met de essenti le eisen en de andere relevante bepalingen van richtlijn 1999 5 EG Bij deze Manufacturer dat deze Radio LAN device voldoet aan de essenti le eisen en aan de overige relevante bepalingen van Richtlijn 1999 5 EC French Par la presente Manufacturer d clare que l appareil Radio LAN device est conforme aux Frangais exigences essentielles et aux autres dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999 5 CE Swedish H rmed intygar Manufacturer att denna Radio LAN device star verensst mmelse med Svenska de v sentliga egenskapskrav och vriga relevanta best mmelser som framg r av direktiv 1999 5 EG Danish Undertegnede Manufacturer erkl rer herved at f lgende udstyr Radio LAN device Dansk overholder de v sentlige krav og vrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999 5 EF German Hiermit erkl rt Manufacturer dass sich dieser diese dieses Radio LAN device in Deutsch bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den anderen relevanten Vorschriften der Richtlinie 1999 5 EG befindet BMWi Hiermit erkl rt Manufacturer die bereinstimmung des Ger tes Radio LAN
72. en the radiator and your body AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND AS NZS 4268 ACN 066 352010 TAIWAN NCC ARIZ Ss EES BS RSS HS Ee ELE LD BHOR KOUTA IS ZOU JRT AT RaBRRCR RN BR gt HK DRE RSET EERIE BHR RCN SLES OA Ree ESSE OR TRIG TERIA gt EAE SME RIDERS HRA EE EE EE eh gt STINE SC SBR BSL BF PLA ES lt EC CONFORMANCE DECLARATION CE SMC contact for these products in Europe is SMC Networks Europe C Fructuos Gelabert 6 8 22 2a Edificio Conata II 08970 Sant Joan Despi Barcelona Spain Marking by the above symbol indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the R amp TTE Directive of the European Union 1999 5 EC This equipment meets the following conformance standards EN 60950 1 2006 IEC 60950 1 Product Safety COMPLIANCES EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 Class B ITE EMC EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 ITE EMC EN 300 328 V1 7 1 2006 10 Technical requirements for 2 4 GHz radio equipment EN 301 489 1 V1 8 1 2008 04 EMC requirements for radio equipment EN 301 489 17 V1 3 2 2008 04 EMC requirements for radio equipment 50385 2002 Country specific SAR requirements This device is intended for use in the following European Community and EFTA countries Austria Belgium Bulgaria Cyprus Czech Republic Denmark Estonia Finland Fra
73. ent WAN Connection Type PPTP a Server IP pptp_server User Name pptp_user Password eseseseeses Address Mode Static v IP Address 192 168 1 1 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Keep Alive v Keep Alive Mode Redial Period 60 senconds DNS Settings Optional Primary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server Enabled Disable v Previous Cancel Operation Mode The following items are displayed on this page Server IP Sets the PPTP server IP Address Default pptp_server User Name Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port Default pptp_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port Default pptp_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a PPTP network mode Default Static 41 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard IP Address Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP Default Gateway The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Enables and con
74. entication Code CBC MAC for message integrity The AES Counter Mode CBCMAC Protocol AES CCMP provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128 bit key Use of AES CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2 Before implementing WPA2 in the network be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2 compliant hardware TKIP AES Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption WPA and WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID In mixed mode the unicast encryption type TKIP or AES is negotiated for each client Pass Phrase The WPA Preshared Key can be input as an ASCII string an easy to remember form of letters and numbers that can include spaces or Hexadecimal format Range 8 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 Hexadecimal digits Key Renewal Interval Sets the time period for automatically changing data encryption keys and redistributing them to all connected clients Default 3600 seconds WPA ENTERPRISE Wi Fi Protected Access WPA was introduced as an interim solution for the Mope vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security standard WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard but also offers backward compatibility with WPA Both WPA and WPA2 provide an enterprise and personal mode of operation For enterprise deployment WPA and WPA2 use IEEE 802 1X for user authentication and require a RADIUS authenti
75. es in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server 39 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable STEP 3 WAN Enable the Mini Broadband Router IP address to be assigned automatically SETTINGS PPPOE from an Internet service provider ISP through a DSL modem using Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE Figure 19 Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings PPPoE Setup Wizard Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related VWWAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type PPPoE ADSL v PPPoE Mode User Name pppoe_user Password eeeceeeeeesce Verify Password eeovcsceesecs Keep Alive Operation Mode Keep Alive Mode Redial Period senconds On demand Mode
76. ess Settings Advanced Wireless BG Protection Mode Auto Beacon Interval 100 ms range 20 999 default 100 Data Beacon Rate OTIM 4 o ms range 1 255 default 1 1 Fragment Threshold 2346 range 256 2346 default 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 range 1 2347 default 2347 Tx Power 100 range 1 100 default 100 Short Preamble O Enable Disable short Slot Enable Disable Tx Burst Enable Disable Packet Aggregate Enable Disable The following items are displayed in this section on this page BG Protection Mode Enables a backward compatible protection mechanism for 802 11b clients There are three modes Default Auto 69 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings m Auto The unit enables its protection mechanism for 802 11b clients when they are detected in the network When 802 11b clients are not detected the protection mechanism is disabled On Forces the unit to always use protection for 802 11b clients whether they are detected in the network or not Note that enabling b g Protection can slow throughput for 802 11g n clients by as much as 50 Off Forces the unit to never use protection for 802 11b clients This prevents 802 11b clients from connecting to the network Beacon Interval The rate at which beacon signals are transmitted from the access point The beacon signals allow wireless clients to maintain contact with the access point
77. ess to the Mini Broadband Router may be able to compromise the unit s security by entering the default value User Name The name of the user The user name for access to the unit is fixed as admin and cannot be changed Password The password for management access The default password preset for access to the unit is smcadmin Length 1 32 characters case sensitive 109 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings Time Zone Settings TIME ZONE SETTINGS The System Management page allows you to manually configure time settings or enable the use of a Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP or NTP server Figure 66 Time Zone Settings Current Time Mon 05 Oct 2009 14 33 01 syne with host Time Zone GMT 11 00 Midway Island Samoa SMTP Server ex time nist gov ntoU broad mit edu time stdtime gov ty SMTP synchronization hours e The following items are displayed in this section on this page Current Time Displays the current system time on the unit Sync with host Updates the unit s time from the web management PC s system time Time Zone Specifies the time zone in relation to Greenwich Mean Time GMT SNTP Server The IP address or URL of the NTP server to be used SNTP synchronization Sets the SNTP sycnronization in hours 110 DDNS SETTINGS CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings DDNS Settings Dynamic DNS DDNS provides users on the Internet with a me
78. et up links between units you must configure the Wireless Distribution System WDS forwarding table by specifying the wireless MAC address of all units to which you want to forward traffic NoTE All units in a WDS wireless network must be configured with the same SSID and use the same radio channel Also each WDS link must be configured with the same encryption key on both units in the link Up to four WDS links can be specified for each unit in the WDS network The following figures illustrate an example WDS network Figure 46 shows the manual set up of MAC addresses for units in the WDS network Figure 47 shows the basic configuration required on each unit in the WDS network 29 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wireless Distribution System WDS Figure 46 Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration Internet Service Provider gt ee Se em amp cable DS aoe WDS Link Modem y q _ evict r wy a WY Os l MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 44 k MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 N X o ae a P WDS MAC List 00 22 2D 62 EA 22 d z 00 22 2D 62 EA 33 Ria N 00 22 2D 62 EA 44 a MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 22 WDS MAC List a ae _ MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 33 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 WDS MAC List 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 Figure 47 WDS Configuration Example Internet Service Provider AU o W Fe CableiDSL CS WDS Link__ gt Modem q S F LA ak ol
79. ets the time for deleting the cached WPA2 Pairwise Master Key PMK security information Default 10 minutes Pre Authentication When using WPA2 pre authentication can be enabled that allows clients to roam to another access point and be quickly associated without performing full 802 1X authentication Default Disabled IEEE 802 1X AND IEEE 802 1X is a standard framework for network access control that uses RADIUS a central RADIUS server for user authentication This control feature prevents unauthorized access to the network by requiring an 802 1X client application to submit user credentials for authentication The 802 1X standard uses the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP to pass user credentials either digital certificates user names and passwords or other from the client to the RADIUS server Client authentication is then verified on the RADIUS server before the client can access the network Remote Authentication Dial in User Service RADIUS is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS aware devices on the network An authentication server contains a database of user credentials for each user that requires access to the network The WPA and WPA2 enterprise security modes use 802 1X as the method of user authentication IEEE 802 1X can also be enabled on its own as a security mode for user authentication When 802 1X is used a RADIUS server must be configur
80. f errors when traffic levels are heavy Default Acknowledge MULTICAST TO The Multicast to Unicast Converter section on the Wireless Settings UNICAST CONVERTER Advanced page allows you to enable multicast traffic conversion Converting multicast traffic to unicast before sending to wireless clients allows a longer DTIM Data Beacon Rate interval to be set A longer DTIM interval prevents clients in power save mode having to activate their radios to receive the multicast data which saves battery life Figure 39 Multicast to Unicast Converter Multicast to Unicast Converter Multicast to Lnicast Enable Disable The following items are displayed in this section on this page Multicast to Unicast Enables multicast traffic streams to be converted to unicast traffic before delivery to wireless clients Default Disabled 74 WLAN SECURITY CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security The Mini Broadband Router s wireless interface is configured by default as an open system which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID Wireless clients with a configured SSID of ANY can read the SSID from the beacon and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network To implement wireless network security you have to employ one or both of the following functions Authentication It must be verified that clients attempting to connect to the netwo
81. f the device System Log SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel N HDLC line discipline registered SMCWERI45 N4 user info kernel Serial 8250 16550 driver Revisi i SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel serial 250 tty50 at I O 0xb00005 SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel serial 250 tty51 at I O 0xb0000e SMCWBR145 4 user info kernel loop loaded max 6 devices SMCWRRI45 N4 user warn kernel rdm major 2754 i SMCWBR1I45 N4 user info kernel PPP generic driver version 27 4 2 SOMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel PPP BSD Compression module regist SMCWBRI45 N4 user info kernel NET Registered protocol family 2 i SMCWBRI45 N4 user notice kernel ralink flash device Ox400000 a SMCWER145 N4 user info kernel Ralink SoC physically mapped flas SMCWBRI45 N4 user warn kernel Amd Foujitsu Extended Query Table SMCWBRI45 N4 user notice kernel number of CFI chips 1 SMCWBR145 N4 user notice kernel cfi_cmdset_0002 Disabling eras i SMCWBRI45 N4 user notice kernel Creating 5 MTD PEE E on R SMCWBRI45 N4 user notice kernel ox00000000 Bootlo SMCWER145 N4 user notice kernel Oox00030000 dxdgo4oodd Config SMCWERI45 N4 user notice kernel O 00040000 0x00050000 Factor SMCWER145 N4 user notice kernel Ox00050000 0x00120000 Kernel SMCWERI45 N4 user notice kernel O 00120000 400000 RootFS SMCWBR1I45 N4 user info kernel block mtd version Revision 1 1 SMCWBR145 N4 user warn kernel ni conntrack version 0 5 0 128 b SMCWR
82. figures the keep alive time Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 3 WAN Enables the Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP for implementing virtual SETTINGS L2TP private networks The service is provided in many European countries Figure 21 Wizard Step 3 WAN Settings L2TP Wide Area Network WAN Settings Setup Wizard H i This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related VWAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type L TP Server IF User Name Address Mode IP
83. following items are displayed on this page Host name The name of the connected client station MAC Address The MAC address of the connected client station IP Address The IP address assigned to the client from the IP pool Expires in The time limit for the use of the IP address from the IP pool When the time limit expires the client has to request a new IP address Bt CHAPTER 6 Network Settings Advanced Routing ADVANCED ROUTING Routing setup allows a manual method to set up routing between networks The network administrator configures static routes by entering routes directly into the routing table Static routing has the advantage of being predictable and easy to configure ADVANCED ROUTING This screen is used to manually configure static routes to other IP SETTINGS networks subnetworks or hosts Click Network Settings followed by Advanced Routing Maximum 32 entries are allowed Figure 33 Advanced Routing Router Mode Advanced Routing Settings E Advanced Routing Section allows you to configure Static and Dynamic Routing Settings Adda routing rule Destination Gatenay Interface LN y Comment Current Routing table in the system No Destination Netmask Gateway Flags Metric Ref Use Interface Comment 1 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 255 coon s b f o MANO 2 239 255 255 250 255 255 255 258 osoo s 0 pho AO a 192 168 20 255 255 255 1 coon h b oo MANO 4 238000 255
84. g is the act of forwarding a network port from one network node to another This technique can allow an external user to reach a port on a private IP address inside a LAN from the outside through a NAT enabled router Maximum 32 entries are allowed Figure 61 Virtual Server Virtual Server Settings This section is provided for the configuration of the Virtual Server Virtual Server Settings Virtual Server Settings IF Address Coo Private Port C Pu blic Port mul Protocol Comment The maximum rule countis 32 Current Virtual Servers in system No IP Address Fort Mapping Protocol Comment Delete Selected Reset The following items are displayed on this page Virtual Server Settings Selects between enabling or disabling port forwarding the virtual server Default Disable IP Address Specifies the IP address on the local network to allow external access Port Range Specifies the port range through which traffic is forwarded Protocol Specifies a protocol to use for port forwarding either TCP UDP or TCP amp UDP Comment Enter a useful comment to help identify the forwarded port service on the network 103 CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration DMZ CURRENT VIRTUAL The Current Port Forwarding Table displays the entries that are allowed to SERVERS IN SYSTEM forward packets through the Mini Broadband Router s firewall DMZ No The table entry n
85. g the web interface See Initial Configuration on page 34 for more information on accessing the web interface 33 INITIAL CONFIGURATION The Mini Broadband Router offers a user friendly web based management interface for the configuration of all the unit s features Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser such as Internet Explorer version 6 0 or above ISP SETTINGS If you are not sure of your connection method please contact your Internet Service Provider There are several connection types to choose from Static IP DHCP cable connection PPPoE DSL connection PPTP and L2TP NoTE If using the PPPoE option you will need to remove or disable any PPPoE client software on your computers CONNECTING TO THE LOGIN PAGE It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the Mini Broadband Router s LAN port The Mini Broadband Router has a default IP address of 192 168 2 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 You must set your PC IP address to be on the same subnet as the Mini Broadband Router that is the PC and Mini Broadband Router addresses must both start 192 168 2 x To access the Mini Broadband Router s management interface follow these steps 1 Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the default IP address of 192 168 2 1 2 Log into the interface by entering the default username
86. he configuration details or Delete to remove the profile from the list Click Add to manually set up details for a new wireless network 89 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Profile PROFILE The profile settings page allows you to configure and save wireless settings CONFIGURATION for a specific wireless network connection Figure 53 Profile System Configuration Infrastructure System Configuration Profile Name PROFOO SSID Doo O CAM Constantly Awake Mode Power Saving Mode RTS Threshold Mused 2547 Fragment Threshold Cused 2546 Power Saving Mode Figure 54 Profile System Configuration Ad Hoc System Configuration Profile Name PROFOO Soll Network Type 07 11 Ad Hoc Channel 11E Preamble Type RTS Threshold KuUsed 2347 Fragment Threshold CuUsed 2346 The following items are displayed on this page Profile Name A name that identifies the profile 0 32 ASCII characters are allowed no spaces can be used SSID The name of the wireless network to which the client will connect Network Type The type of wireless network Default Infrastructure Infrastructure An integrated wireless and wired LAN Select Infrastructure to associate to an AP 90 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Profile 802 11 Ad hoc A group of wireless devices connected as an independent wireless LAN Select Ad hoc
87. he packet size equals or exceeds the RTS threshold the RTS CTS Request to Send Clear to Send mechanism will be enabled The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other The RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem Range 0 2347 bytes Fragment Threshold Configures the minimum packet size that can be fragmented when passing through the access point Fragmentation of the PDUs Package Data Unit can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size If there is significant interference present or collisions due to high network utilization try setting the fragment size to send smaller fragments This will speed up the retransmission of smaller frames However it is more efficient to set the fragment size larger if very little or no interference is present because it requires overhead to send multiple frames Range 256 2346 bytes Default 2346 bytes s Gi CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Profile SECURITY POLICY Configures authentication and encryption to match the security of the wireless network For an infrastructure network four security modes are Supported including Open Shared WPA Personal and WPA2 Personal For an ad hoc network Open Shared and WPA NONE same as WPA Personal modes are supported Figure 55 Add Profile Security Policy Security Policy Security Mod
88. i oraz pozosta ymi stosownymi postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999 5 EC Portuguese Manufacturer declara que este Radio LAN device est conforme com os requisitos Portugu s essenciais e outras disposi es da Directiva 1999 5 CE Slovak Manufacturer t mto vyhlasuje e Radio LAN device sp a z kladn po iadavky a v etky Slovensky pr slu n ustanovenia Smernice 1999 5 ES Slovenian Manufacturer izjavlja da je ta radio LAN device v skladu z bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi Slovensko relevantnimi dolo ili direktive 1999 5 ES PURPOSE AUDIENCE CONVENTIONS N RELATED PUBLICATIONS REVISION HISTORY ABOUT THIS GUIDE This guide gives specific information on how to install the Mini Broadband Router and its physical and performance related characteristics It also gives information on how to operate and use the management functions of the Mini Broadband Router This guide is for users with a basic working knowledge of computers You should be familiar with Windows operating system concepts The following conventions are used throughout this guide to show information NoTE Emphasizes important information or calls your attention to related features or instructions CAUTION Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause loss of data or damage the system or equipment WARNING Alerts you to a potential hazard that could cause personal injury As part of the Mini Broadband Router s software there i
89. iguration of WDS parameters for the purpose of bridging or creating a repeater application Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Physical CCK R Encryption Type AP MAC Address Encryption Type Encryption Key Encryption Type NONE Encryption Key AP MAC Address Encryption Type NONE The WDS settings configure WDS related parameters Up to four MAC addresses can be specified for each unit in the WDS network WDS links may either be manually configured Bridge and Repeater modes or auto discovered Lazy mode The following items are displayed on this page WDS Mode Selects the WDS mode of the SSID Options Disable Lazy Bridge Repeater Default Disable Disable WDS is disabled Lazy Operates in an automatic mode that detects and learns WDS peer addresses from received WDS packets without the need to 64 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS configure a WDS MAC list entry This feature allows the Mini Broadband Router to associate with other Mini Broadband Routers in the network and use their WDS MAC list Lazy mode requires one other Mini Broadband Router within the wireless network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode and has a configured MAC address list Bridge Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links links that connect to other units in Repeater or Lazy mode The MAC addresses of WDS peers must
90. ing data transmitted between wireless clients and an access point WEP uses static shared keys fixed length hexadecimal or alphanumeric strings that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network When you select to use WEP be sure to define at least one static WEP key for user authentication or data encryption Also be sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network Figure 41 Security Mode WEP security Mode Encrypt Type Wire Equivalence Protection WEP Default Key WEP Key 1 WEP Key 2 WEP Keys WEP Key 3 WEP Key 4 The following items are displayed in this section on this page Security Mode Configures the WEP security mode used by clients When using WEP be sure to define at least one static WEP key for the Mini Broadband Router and all its clients Default Disable OPEN Open system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect the Mini Broadband Router without verifying its identity In this mode the default data encryption type is WEP SHARED The shared key security uses a WEP key to authenticate clients connecting to the network and for data encryption 70 WPA PRE SHARED KEY CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security WEP AUTO Allows wireless clients to connect to the network using Open WEP uses WEP for encryption only or Shared WEP uses WEP for authentication and encryption E
91. isplayed on this page Frames Transmitted Successfully The number of data frames transmitted from the client and successfully received by the AP or network peer Frames Transmitted Successfully Without Retry The number of data frames transmitted from the client and successfully received by the AP or network peer without the need of a retransmit 98 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Statistics Frames Transmitted Successfully After Retry s The number of data frames transmitted from the client and successfully received by the AP or network peer after being retransmited Frames Fail To Receive ACK After All Retries The number of data frames transmitted from the client that were not successfully received by the AP or network peer RTS Frames Successfully Receive CTS The number of Request to Send frames transmitted from the client that resulted in a Clear to Send frame being successfully received RTS Frames Fail to Receive CTS The number of Request to Send frames transmitted from the client that did not result in a Clear to Send frame being received Frames Received Successfully The number of data frames successfully received by the client Frames Received With CRC Error The number of data frames received by the client that had CRC errors Frames Dropped Due To Out of Resource The number of data frames dropped by the client due to a lack of resources in the device Dup
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93. l mounting 30 SNTP 110 socket DC power 22 software upgrade 112 specifications hardware 121 SSID 65 67 standards radio 122 stateful packet inspection 105 station list wireless 88 statistics system 116 status indicators 23 status of system 114 straight through cables 124 system capabilities 19 system defaults 113 system log 117 system requirements 29 system time 110 7 table mounting 30 temperature operating 121 time settings 110 time zone setting 110 TKIP encryption 78 traffic statistics 116 troubleshooting 119 126 twisted pair cable assignments 123 U upgrading software 112 UPNP 60 URL filters 106 user interface login 48 username setting 109 username default 34 UTP cable pinouts 124 V VAP interfaces 65 VPN Passthrough 20 W wall mounting 30 INDEX WAN ping filter 105 WAN port 22 WAN settings 51 WDS operation 27 WDS settings 82 web browser requirements 29 web IP address 34 48 web login 34 48 web main menu 35 49 web page buttons 36 web URL filters 106 website host filters 106 WEP security 76 Wi Fi Multimedia 71 Wi Fi network operation 26 wireless bridge connections 2 7 wireless client list 88 wireless network mode 66 wireless settings basic 65 wizard setup 36 WLAN security 75 WMM 71 WPS button 22 24 WPS security 85 136 Networks U S A Office 20 Mason Irvine CA 92618 Phn 949 679 8000 European Office C Fructuds Gelabert 6 8 2 22 E
94. licate Frames Received The number of duplicate data frames received by the client Reset Counters Click to set all the statistics counters back to zero 99 FIREWALL CONFIGURATION The Mini Broadband Router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defending against a wide array of common hacker attacks Firewall Configuration contains the following sections MAC IP Port Filtering on page 100 Virtual Server Settings Port Forwarding on page 103 DMZ on page 104 System Security on page 105 Content Filtering on page 106 MAC IP PORT FILTERING MAC IP Port filtering restricts connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defends against a wide array of common hacker attacks MAC IP Port filtering allows the unit to permit deny or proxy traffic through its MAC addresses IP addresses and ports The Mini Broadband Router allows you define a sequential list of permit or deny filtering rules up to 32 This device tests ingress packets against the filter rules one by one A packet will be accepted as soon as it matches a permit rule or dropped as soon as it matches a deny rule If no rules match the packet is either accepted or dropped depending on the default policy setting 100 CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration MAC IP Port Filtering Figure 60 MAC IP Port Filtering MACIIP Port Filte
95. lients can connect to the network Default Disabled Short Slot Sets the basic unit of time the access point uses for calculating waiting times before data is transmitted A short slot time 9 microseconds can increase data throughput on the access point but requires that all clients can support a short slot time that is 802 11g compliant clients must support a short slot time A long slot time 20 microseconds is required if the access point has to support 802 11b clients Default Enabled TX Burst A performance enhancement that transmits a number of data packets at the same time when the feature is supported by compatible clients Default Enabled Packet Aggregate A performance enhancement that combines data packets together when the feature is supported by compatible clients Default Enabled WI FI MULTIMEDIA The Mini Broadband Router implements Quality of Service QoS using the Wi Fi Multimedia WMM standard Using WMM the access point is able to prioritize traffic and optimize performance when multiple applications compete for wireless network bandwidth at the same time WMM employs techniques that are a subset of the developing IEEE 802 11e QoS standard and it enables access points to interoperate with both WMM enabled clients and other devices that may lack any WMM functionality WMM defines four access categories ACs voice video best effort and background These categories correspond to traffi
96. ll mounting slots Figure 10 Wall Mounting Mounting Slots To mount on a wall follow the instructions below 1 Mark the position of the two screw holes on the wall For concrete or brick walls you will need to drill holes and insert wall plugs for the screws 2 Insert two 20 mm M4 tap screws not included into the holes leaving about 2 3 mm 0 08 0 12 inches clearance from the wall 3 Line up the two mounting points on the unit with the screws in the wall then slide the unit down onto the screws until it is in a secured position MOUNTING ON A To keep the Mini Broadband Router from sliding on the surface the unit has HORIZONTAL SURFACE four rubber feet on its base It is recommended to select an uncluttered area on a sturdy surface such as a desktop or table The unit can also be protected by securing all attached cables to a table leg or other nearby fixed structure 30 CHAPTER 3 Installing the Mini Router Router Mode Connections ROUTER MODE CONNECTIONS In its default Router Mode the Mini Broadband Router forwards traffic between an Internet connected cable or DSL modem and wired or wireless PCs or notebooks The basic connections are illustrated in the figure below Figure 11 Router Mode Connection is a Notebook PC X LF Lf Connect AC power adapter to power source Cable DSL Modem Connect WAN port to cable DSL modem Internet Connect LAN port toPC To c
97. mes However it is more efficient to set the fragment size larger if very little or no interference is present because it requires overhead to send multiple frames Range 256 2346 bytes Default 2346 bytes RTS Threshold Sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send RTS signal must be sent to a receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications The access point sends RTS frames to a receiving station to negotiate the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS frame the station sends a CTS clear to send frame to notify the sending station that it can start sending data If the RTS threshold is set to 0 the access point always sends RTS Signals If set to 2347 the access point never sends RTS signals If set to any other value and the packet size equals or exceeds the RTS s 70 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Advanced Settings threshold the RTS CTS Request to Send Clear to Send mechanism will be enabled The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other The RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem Range 1 2347 bytes Default 2347 bytes Short Preamble Sets the length of the signal preamble that is used at the start of a data transmission Use a short preamble 96 microseconds to increase data throughput when it is supported by all connected 802 11g clients Use a long preamble 192 microseconds to ensure all 802 11b c
98. nal strength 1 Weak 20 Signal Strength 2 Weak 10 Bera format Signal strength 3 Weak hein Noise Level strength 100 BVM 20 Gl 3 g 4097936 The following items are displayed on this page Status The service set identifier of the wireless network and the MAC address of the connected AP Extra Info Indicates if the link is active Channel Specifies the current channel in use Link Speed The current transmitting and receiving rates Throughput The transmitting and receiving throughputs Link Quality The strength of the receive signal compared to other interference and noise Signal Strength 1 3 The current receive signal strength indication Noise Level A value that indicates the amount of radio noise on the current channel dBm Format Displays the signal strength and noise values in dBm 95 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Link Status BW Channel Bandwidth The Wireless N Access Point Repeater provides a channel bandwidth of 40 MHz by default giving an 802 11g connection speed of 108 Mbps sometimes referred to as Turbo Mode and a 802 11n connection speed of up to 150 Mbps Setting the HT Channel Bandwidth to 20 MHz slows connection speed for 802 11g and 802 11n to 54 Mbps and 74 Mbps respectively and ensures backward compliance for slower 802 11b devices GI Guard Interval The guard interval between symbols helps receivers overc
99. nce Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Latvia Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Romania Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom NoTE The user must use the configuration utility provided with this product to ensure the channels of operation are in conformance with the spectrum usage rules for European Community countries as described below This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current country of operation Incorrectly entering the country of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems The user is obligated to ensure the device is operating according to the channel limitations indoor outdoor restrictions and license requirements for each European Community country as described in this document DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY IN LANGUAGES OF THE EUROPEAN COMMUNITY Czech Manufacturer t mto prohla uje ze tento Radio LAN device je ve shod se z kladn mi Cesky po adavky a dal mi p slu n mi ustanoven mi sm rnice 1999 5 ES Estonian K esolevaga kinnitab Manufacturer seadme Radio LAN device vastavust direktiivi 1999 Eesti 5 EU p hin uetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele s tetele English Hereby Manufacturer declares that this Radio LAN device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other r
100. ncrypt Type Selects WEP for data encryption OPEN mode only Default Key Selects the WEP key number to use for authentication or data encryption If wireless clients have all four WEP keys configured to the same values you can change the encryption key to any of the settings without having to update the client keys Default 1 Range 1 4 WEP Keys 1 4 Sets WEP key values The user must first select ASCII or hexadecimal keys Each WEP key has an index number Enter key values that match the key type and length settings Enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64 bit keys or enter 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys Default Hex no preset value Wi Fi Protected Access WPA was introduced as an interim solution for the vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security standard WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard but also offers backward compatibility with WPA Both WPA and WPA2 provide an enterprise and personal mode of operation For small home or office networks WPA and WPA2 provide a simple personal operating mode that uses just a pre shared key for network access The WPA Pre Shared Key WPA PSK mode uses a common password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients Data encryption keys are automatically generated by the access point and dis
101. ni Broadband Router but the 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be limited to 802 11b protocols and data transmission rates up to 11 Mbps 11g only Both 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the Mini Broadband Router but the 802 11n clients will be limited to 802 11g protocols and data transmission rates up to 54 Mbps Any 802 11b clients will not be able to communicate with the Mini Broadband Router 66 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Basic Settings 11n only Only 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the Mini Broadband Router up to 150 Mbps t1ig n mixed Both 802 11g and 802 11n clients can communicate with the Mini Broadband Router up to 150 Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 11g clients 11b g n Mixed All 802 11b g n clients can communicate with the Mini Broadband Router up to 150 Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 11b g clients Network Name SSID The name of the wireless network service provided by the Mini Broadband Router Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the Mini Broadband Router Default SMC Range 1 32 characters Multiple SSID1 One additional VAP interface supported on the device Default no name configured Range 1 32 characters Broadcast Network Name SSID By default the Mini Broadband Router always broadcast
102. nng Settings This section allows you to configure the firewall to filter based on MAC IP or poart to protect your network from viruses and other malicious activity on the Internet MACJIP Port Filtering Default Policy Describes how packets not matching any rules will be handled Dropped m Apply MAC P Port Filter Settings MAC address Destination IP address DIP source IP address SIP Protocol Destination Port Range DPR C source Port Range SPR 4 Action The maximum rule count is 32 Current MACAP Port filtering rules in system No MACaddress DIP SIP Protocol DPR SPR Action Comment Others would be dropped Delete Selected Reset The following items are displayed on this page MAC IP Port Filtering Enables or disables MAC IP Port Filtering Default Disable Default Policy When MAC IP Port Filtering is enabled the default policy will be enabled If you set the default policy to Dropped all incoming packets that don t match the rules will be dropped If the policy is set to Accepted all incoming packets that don t match the rules are accepted Default Dropped MAC Address Specifies the MAC address to block or allow traffic from 01 CURRENT FILTER RULES CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration MAC IP Port Filtering Destination IP Address Specifies the destination IP address to block or allow traffic from Source IP Addre
103. not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IEEE 802 11b or 802 11g operation of this product in the U S A is firmware limited to channels 1 through 11 IMPORTANT NOTE FCC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body COMPLIANCES IC STATEMENT This device complies with RSS 210 of the Industry Canada Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause interference and 2 this device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2 35 dBi Antennas having a higher gain are strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms To reduce potential radio interference to other users the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication IMPORTANT NOTE IC RADIATION EXPOSURE STATEMENT This equipment complies with IC RSS 102 radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm betwe
104. ns to a specified MAC address of one PC This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router s WAN interface to match the 53 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the Mini Broadband Router then click the Clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable PPPOE Enables the Mini Broadband Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider ISP through a DSL modem using Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE Figure 28 PPPoE Configuration Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related WAN parameters Suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type PPPoE ADSL k Verify Password Keep Alive Operation Mode Keep Alive Mode Redial Period senconds On demand Mode Idle Time minutes MAC Clone eee The following items are displayed on this page PPPoE User Name Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port Default pppoe_user Range 1 32 characters PPPoE Password Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port Default pppoe_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Operation Mode Selects the operation
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106. ogin page 34 lost password 120 M MAC address filtering 82 main menu 35 49 management interface login defaults 34 48 MCS setting 68 MDI MDI X operation 24 messages logging 11 7 metric routing 63 modes operating 29 mounting horizontal surface 30 options 30 slots 30 mounting on a wall 30 multicast to unicast convertion 74 INDEX multiple SSID 67 N network applications 20 network name wireless 65 67 network statistics 116 O open system 75 operation mode setting 50 P package contents 21 password default 34 lost 120 setting 109 PBC mode WPS 87 physical size 121 ping filter 105 pinouts cable 123 planning network 25 PMK cache period 80 port filtering IP MAC 100 power adapter details 24 power connector 24 power socket 22 PPPoE relay 60 PPTP 19 21 preamble short 71 pre authentication 80 protection mode 69 Q Quality of Service 71 R radio mode 66 radio settings 65 radio standards 122 RADIUS 80 remote management 105 repeater operation 27 requirements system 29 Reset button 24 reset button 24 restoring defaults 113 reverse direction grant 68 RIP protocol 64 RJ 45 connector pins 123 RJ 45 ports 24 router advertisements 60 Router Mode 25 29 31 50 routing metric 63 L35 RTS threshold 70 S screws for mounting 30 security features 20 security wireless 75 service provider settings 34 setup wizard steps 36 shared secret RADIUS 81 slot time 71 slots wal
107. ome the effects of multipath delays When you add a guard time the back portion of useful signal time is copied and appended to the front STBC Indicates if Space Time Block Coding STBC is being used STBC is a MIMO mechanism that allows a unit with only one antenna to leverage multiple antennas on other 802 11n devices to improve performance and range MCS The Modulation and Coding Scheme MCS is a value that determines the modulation coding and number of spatial channels Options value range O 7 1 Tx Stream 8 15 2 TxStream 32 and auto 33 SNR 0 1 The signal to noise ratio value for the MIMO spatial channels O and 1 96 CHAPTER 8 AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration Site Survey SITE SURVEY Site survey page displays information of detected wireless networks You can select one of these networks to connect to or add it as a profile Figure 58 Station Site Survey Station Site Survey Site survey page shows information of APs nearby You may choose one of these APs connecting or adding it to profile fs BS8ID RSSI Channel Encryption Authentication E 249 1 Mot Use OPEN Infrastructure A CANL f TRIP WPA Infrastructure on st ts i WEP Unknown Infrastructure oser i Mot Use OPEN Infrastructure Connected lt gt SMC_VAP_G Add Profile The following items are displayed on this page SSID The name of a detected wireless network BSSID The MAC address of the detected
108. onnect the Mini Broadband Router in Router Mode for use as an Internet gateway follow these steps 1 Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini Broadband Router s WAN port to your Internet connected cable or DSL modem Connect an Ethernet cable from the Mini Broadband Router s LAN port to your PC Alternatively you can connect to a workgroup switch to Support more wired users The Mini Broadband Router can support up to 253 wired and wireless users Power on the Mini Broadband Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source CAUTION Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini Broadband Router Otherwise the product may be damaged When you power on the Mini Broadband Router verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under see LED Indicators on page 23 Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the Mini Broadband Router or by using the web interface See Initial Configuration on page 34 for more information on accessing the web interface gi CHAPTER 3 Installing the Mini Router Bridge Mode Connections BRIDGE MODE CONNECTIONS In Bridge Mode the Mini Broadband Router operates as a wireless access point extending a local wired network to associated wireless clients PCs or notebooks with wireless capability From any nearby location you can then make a wireless connection to the Mini Broadband Rou
109. orking features are provided by the Mini Broadband Router Wired LAN The Mini Broadband Router provides connectivity to wired Ethernet devices making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes Internet Access This device supports Internet access through a WAN connection Since many DSL providers use PPPoE PPTP or L2TP to establish communications with end users the Mini Broadband Router includes built in clients for these protocols eliminating the need to install these services on your computer Shared IP Address The Mini Broadband Router provides Internet access for up to 253 users using a single shared IP address account Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address you can set the Mini Broadband Router to act as a virtual host for network address translation Remote users access various services at your site using a static IP address Then depending on the requested service or port number the Mini Broadband Router can route the request to the appropriate server at another internal IP address This secures your network from direct attack by hackers and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network DMZ Host Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet This function is used when NAT and firewall security prevent an Internet application from functioning correctly Security The
110. ou to manage basic system configuration settings It includes the following sections WAN Setting on page 51 DHCP on page 52 Static IP on page 53 PPPOE on page 54 PPTP on page 55 L2TP on page 57 LAN Setting on page 59 DHCP Clients on page 61 Advanced Routing on page 62 Note In Bridge mode the Mini Broadband Router s Network Settings options are significantly reduced with only LAN Settings and the Client List being available to the user The WAN Setting page specifies the Internet connection parameters Click on Network Settings followed by WAN WAN Connection Type By default the access point WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled After you have network access to the access point you can use the web browser interface to modify the initial IP configuration if needed The options are Static IP DHCP cable modem PPPoE DSL modem PPTP and L2TP Each option changes the parameters displayed below it Default DHCP 51 CHAPTER 6 Network Settings WAN Setting DHCP Enables Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP for the WAN port This setting allows the Mini Broadband Router to automatically obtain an IP address from a DHCP server normally operated by the Internet Service Provider ISP Figure 26 DHCP Configuration Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other relat
111. ous types of restrictions Current Web URL Filters No URL Add a URL filter wo Oooo o Current Website Host Filters Host Keyword Add a Host keyword Filter The following items are displayed on this page Web URL Filter Settings By filtering inbound Uniform Resource Locators URLs the risk of compromising the network can be reduced URLs are commonly used to point to websites By specifying a URL ora keyword contained in a URL traffic from that site may be blocked Current URL Filters Displays current URL filter Adda URL Filter Adds a URL filter to the settings For example myhost example com Web Host Filter Settings The Mini Broadband Router allows Internet content access to be restricted based on web address keywords and web domains A domain name is the name of a particular web site For example for the address www FUNGAMES com the domain name is FUNGAMES com Enter the Keyword then click Add L0G CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration Content Filtering Current Host Filters Displays current Host filter Adda Host Filter Enters the keyword for a host filtering 107 ADMINISTRATION SETTINGS The Mini Broadband Router s Administration Settings menu provides the same configuration options in both Router and Bridge Mode These settings allow you to configure a management access password set the system time upgrade the system software display the system st
112. provides more security The WPS button on the Mini Broadband Router can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to easily join the network The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for setting WPS device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button Click on Wireless Settings followed by WPS 85 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS Figure 49 Enabling WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup VVL FI Protected Setup or WPS is an easy way of securely connecting to the system Both PIN and PBC methods are available If you have enabled VVEP and wish to enable VVPS as well WEF settings Will automatically be changed to WFA WPS Configuration WPS The following items are displayed on this page WPS Enables WPS locks security settings and refreshes WPS configuration information Default Disabled Figure 50 WPS Configuration WPS Current Status Idle WPS Configured Yes WPS SSO SMC WPS Auth Mode Open WPS Encryo Type None WPS Default Key Index f o WPS Key ASCII AP dish 64824901 Reset WPS to Default WPS Progress WPS mode PIN OPBC 7 C 86 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS The following items are displayed on this page WPS Summary Provides detailed WPS statistical information WPS Current Status Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic connecting to
113. r crossover cables for all network connections to PCs switches or hubs In straight through cable pins 1 2 3 and 6 at one end of the cable are connected straight through to pins 1 2 3 and 6 at the other end of the cable Table 5 10 100BASE TX MDI and MDI X Port Pinouts PIN MDI Signal Name MDI X Signal Name 1 Transmit Data plus TD Receive Data plus RD 2 Transmit Data minus TD Receive Data minus RD 3 Receive Data plus RD Transmit Data plus TD 6 Receive Data minus RD Transmit Data minus TD 4 5 7 8 Not used Not used a The and signs represent the polarity of the wires that make up each wire pair STRAIGHT THROUGH WIRING If the twisted pair cable is to join two ports and only one of the ports has an internal crossover MDI X the two pairs of wires must be straight through When auto negotiation is enabled for any RJ 45 port on this Switch you can use either straight through or crossover cable to connect to any device type You must connect all four wire pairs as shown in the following diagram to Support Gigabit Ethernet connections 124 APPENDIX C Cables and Pinouts Crossover Wiring Figure 74 Straight through Wiring EIA TIA 568B RJ 45 Wiring Standard 10 100BASE TX Straight through Cable White Orange Stripe Orange White Green Stripe EndA Blue End B White Blue Stripe Green LINN W CONOOaRWN
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115. ribes the main hardware features of the Mini Broadband Router Table 1 Key Hardware Features Feature Description WAN Port One 100BASE TX RJ 45 port for connecting to the Internet LAN Port One 100BASE TX RJ 45 port for local network connections WPS Button To set up a secure connection to a wireless device Reset Button For resetting the unit and restoring factory defaults LEDs Provides LED indicators for Power WAN port LAN port and WLAN status Mounting Options Can be mounted on any horizontal surface such as a desktop or shelf or on a wall using two screws DESCRIPTION OF CAPABILITIES Internet connection through an RJ 45 WAN port Local network connection through one 10 100 Mbps Ethernet port DHCP for dynamic IP configuration Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection client privileges and NAT NAT also enables multi user Internet access via a single user account and virtual server functionality providing protected access to Internet services such as Web FTP e mail and Telnet VPN passthrough IPsec PPTP or L2TP User definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections 10 CHAPTER 1 Introduction Description of Capabilities Easy setup and management through an easy to use web browser interface on any operating system that supports TCP IP Compatible with all popular Internet applications APPLICATIONS Many advanced netw
116. rk are authorized users Traffic Encryption Data passing between the unit and clients must be protected from interception and eavesdropping The Mini Broadband Router supports supports ten different security mechanisms that provide various levels of authentication and encryption depending on the requirements of the network The Mini Broadband Router supports two SSID interfaces Each SSID interface functions as a separate access point and can be configured with its own security settings Click on Wireless Settings followed by Basic Figure 40 Security Mode Options Wireless Security and Encryption Settings The ireless Security and Encryption Settings page allows you to make detailed Security Configurations to prevent Unauthorized access and monitoring ssiD Choice Security Mode Policy Add a station MAC a 75 WIRED EQUIVALENT PRIVACY WEP CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security The supported security mechanisms and their configuration parameters are described in the following sections OPEN SHARED WEP AUTO See Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP on page 76 WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK See WPA Pre Shared Key on page 77 WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 See WPA Enterprise Mode on page 78 802 1X See IEEE 802 1X and RADIUS on page 80 WEP provides a basic level of security preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypt
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118. s 1 2 Storage ETSI EN 300 019 2 2 Class 2 3 Packaged ETSI EN 300 019 2 3 Class 3 2 Operating 122 CABLES AND PINOUTS TWISTED PAIR CABLE ASSIGNMENTS For 10 100BASE TX connections a twisted pair cable must have two pairs of wires For L1OOOBASE T connections the twisted pair cable must have four pairs of wires Each wire pair is identified by two different colors For example one wire might be green and the other green with white stripes Also an RJ 45 connector must be attached to both ends of the cable NoTE Each wire pair must be attached to the RJ 45 connectors in a specific orientation CAUTION DO NOT plug a phone jack connector into the RJ 45 port Use only twisted pair cables with RJ 45 connectors that conform with FCC standards The following figure illustrates how the pins on the RJ 45 connector are numbered Be sure to hold the connectors in the same orientation when attaching the wires to the pins Figure 73 RJ 45 Connector 123 APPENDIX C Cables and Pinouts 10 100BASE TX Pin Assignments 10 100BASE TX PIN ASSIGNMENTS Use unshielded twisted pair UTP or shielded twisted pair STP cable for RJ 45 connections 100 ohm Category 3 or better cable for 10 Mbps connections Also be sure that the length of any twisted pair connection does not exceed 100 meters 328 feet The RJ 45 ports on the router support automatic MDI MDI X operation so you can use straight through o
119. s an online web based help that describes all management related features This section summarizes the changes in each revision of this guide MARCH 2010 REVISION This is the first revision of this guide CONTENTS WARRANTY AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION 4 COMPLIANCES 5 ABOUT THIS GUIDE 9 CONTENTS 10 FIGURES 14 TABLES 17 SECTION GETTING STARTED 18 1 INTRODUCTION 19 Key Hardware Features 19 Description of Capabilities 19 Applications 20 Package Contents 21 Hardware Description 21 LED Indicators 23 Ethernet WAN Port 24 Ethernet LAN Port 24 Power Connector 24 WPS Button 24 Reset Button 24 2 NETWORK PLANNING 25 Internet Gateway Router 25 LAN Access Point 26 Wireless Bridge 27 Wireless Client 28 10 SECTION Il 3 INSTALLING THE MINI ROUTER System Requirements Mounting the Device Mounting on a Wall Mounting on a Horizontal Surface Router Mode Connections Bridge Mode Connections INITIAL CONFIGURATION ISP Settings Connecting to the Login Page Home Page and Main Menu Common Web Page Buttons Setup Wizard Step 1 Language Selection Step 2 Time Settings Step 3 WAN Settings DHCP Step 3 WAN Settings Static IP Step 3 WAN Settings PPPoE Step 3 WAN Settings PPTP Step 3 WAN Settings L2TP Step 4 Wireless Security Completion WEB CONFIGURATION OPERATION MODE Logging In Operation Mode NETWORK SETTINGS WAN Setting DHCP Static IP PPPoE PPTP L2TP iil s CONTENTS
120. s been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 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 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 FCC Caution Any changes or modifications
121. s the SSID in its beacon signal Disabling the SSID broadcast increases security of the network because wireless clients need to already know the SSID before attempting to connect When set to disable the Network Name SSID and SSID1 are automatically set to Hide Default Enabled AP Isolation The Mini Broadband Router will isolate communincation between all clients in order to protect them Normally for users who are at hotspots Default Disabled MBSSID AP Isolation The Mini Broadband Router will isolate wireless clients from different SSID BSSID The identifier MAC address of the Mini Broadband Router in the Basic Service Set BSS network Frequency Channel The radio channel that the Mini Broadband Router uses to communicate with wireless clients When multiple access points are deployed in the same area set the channel on neighboring access points at least five channels apart to avoid interference with each other For example you can deploy up to three access points in the same area using channels 1 6 11 Note that wireless clients automatically set the channel to the same as that used by the Mini Broadband Router to which it is linked Selecting Auto Select enables the Mini Broadband Router to automatically select an unoccupied radio channel Default AutoSelect Sieg CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Basic Settings HT PHYSICAL MODE The HT Physical Mode section on the Wireless Settings Advance
122. splays configuration settings for the access point functionality of the Mini Broadband Router It includes the following sections Basic Settings on page 65 Advanced Settings on page 69 WLAN Security on page 75 Wireless Distribution System WDS on page 82 Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS on page 85 Station List on page 88 The IEEE 802 11n interface includes configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features The Mini Broadband Router s radio can operate in six modes mixed 802 11b g n mixed 802 11b g mixed 802 11g n 802 11n only 802 11b only or 802 11g only Note that 802 11g is backward compatible with 802 11b and 802 11n is backward compatible with 802 11b g at slower data transmit rates The Mini Broadband Router supports two virtual access point VAP interfaces One VAP is the primary Network Name SSID and the other one is referred to as Multiple SSID1 Each VAP functions as a separate access point and can be configured with its own Service Set Identification SSID and security settings However most radio signal parameters apply to all VAP interfaces Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or application traffic All VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients whereby the clients associate with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical access point NoTE The radio channel settings for the access poin
123. ss Specifies the source IP address to block or allow traffic from Protocol Specifies the destination port type TCP UDP or ICMP Default None Destination Port Range Specifies the range of destination port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching Source Port Range Specifies the range of source port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching Action Specifies if traffic should be accepted or dropped Default Accept Comment Enter a useful comment to help identify the filtering rules The Current Filter Table displays the configured IP addresses and ports that are permitted or denied access to and from the Mini Broadband Router Select Selects a table entry MAC Address Displays a MAC address to filter Destination IP Address Displays the destination IP address Source IP Address Displays the source IP address Protocol Displays the destination port type Destination Port Range Displays the destination port range Source Port Range Displays the source port range Action Displays if the specified traffic is accepted or dropped gt 6M Comment Displays a useful comment to identify the routing rules 102 CHAPTER 9 Firewall Configuration Virtual Server Settings Port Forwarding VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS PORT FORWARDING Virtual Server sometimes referred to as Port Forwardin
124. t are limited by local regulations which determine the number of channels that are available 65 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration Basic Settings The Basic Settings page allows you to configure the wireless network name Service Set Identifier or SSID and set the wireless security method Click on Wireless Settings followed by Basic Figure 34 Basic Settings Basic Wireless Settings This section allows you to configure basic wireless features such as SSID settings as well as HT Physical Mode settings Wireless Network Wireless On Off Network Mode 11g n mixed mode Network Name SSID SMC Hide Multiple SSID Hie Broadcast Network Name 5510 Enable Disable AP Isolation O Enable Disable MBSSID AP Isolation O Enable Disable BSSID 00 27 20 B2 EA 34 The following items are displayed on this page Wireless On Off Enables or Disable the radio Default Enable Network Mode Defines the radio operating mode Default 11g n Mixed 11b g mixed Both 802 11b and 802 11g clients can communicate with the Mini Broadband Router up to 108 Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 11b clients Any 802 11n clients will also be able to communicate with the Mini Broadband Router but they will be limited to 802 11g protocols and data transmission rates 11b only All 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the Mi
125. ter and access the wired network resources including local servers and the Internet In Bridge Mode the Mini Broadband Router does not support gateway functions on its WAN port Both the LAN port and the WAN ports can be connected to a local Ethernet LAN NoTE Bridge Mode is not the factory default mode and must be manually set using the web management interface Figure 12 Bridge Mode Connection Setup wireless s devices 7 Notebook PC LAN Switch Ta m Connect AC power adapter to power source wail Connect LAN and WAN ports Server P to PCs or an Ethernet LAN switch Re y Desktop PC S To connect the Mini Broadband Router for use as an access point follow these steps 1 Using Ethernet cable connect the Mini Broadband Router s LAN and WAN ports to PCs Alternatively you can connect to a workgroup switch to support more wired users 2 Power on the Mini Broadband Router by connecting the AC power adapter and plugging it into a power source CAUTION Use ONLY the power adapter supplied with the Mini Broadband Router Otherwise the product may be damaged When you power on the Mini Broadband Router verify that the Power LED turns on and that the other LED indicators start functioning as described under LED Indicators on page 23 SF s CHAPTER 3 Installing the Mini Router Bridge Mode Connections 3 Set up wireless devices by pressing the WPS button on the Mini Broadband Router or by usin
126. the Mini Broadband Router Options Start WSC Process Idle WPS Configured States if WPS for wireless clients has been configured for this device WPS SSID The service set identifier for the unit WPS Auth Mode The method of authentication used WPS Encryp Type The encryption type used for the unit WPS Default Key Index Displays the WEP default key 1 4 WPS Key ASCII Displays the WPS security key ASCII which can be used to ensure the security of the wireless network AP PIN Displays the PIN Code for the Mini Broadband Router The default is exclusive for each unit Default 64824901 Reset WPS to Default Resets the WPS settings to factory default values WPS Config Configures WPS settings for the Mini Broadband Router WPS Mode Selects between methods of broadcasting the WPS beacon to network clients wanting to join the network PIN The Mini Broadband Router along with other WPS devices such as notebook PCs cameras or phones all come with their own eight digit PIN code When one device the WPS enrollee sends a PIN code to the Mini Broadband Router it becomes the WPS registrar After configuring PIN Code information you must press Apply to send the beacon after which you have up to two minutes to activate WPS on devices that need to join the network PBC This has the same effect as pressing the physical WPS button that is located on the front of the Mini Bro
127. thod to tie a specific domain name to the unit s dynamically assigned IP address DDNS allows your domain name to follow your IP address automatically by changing your DNS records when your IP address changes The Mini Broadband Router provides access to three DDNS service providers DynDns org Non IP com and ZoneEdit com To set up an DDNS account visit the websites of these service providers at www dyndns org www non ip com or www zoneedit com Figure 67 DDNS Settings Router Mode DDNS Settings Dynamic DNS Provider Password eae Pp The following items are displayed in this section on this page Dynamic DNS Provider Specifies the DDNS service provider DynDns org Freedns afraid org ZoneEdit com or Non IP com Default none User Name Specifies your user name for the DDNS service Password Specifies your password for the DDNS service HostName Specifies the URL of the DDNS service 11i CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings Firmware Upgrade FIRMWARE UPGRADE You can update the Mini Broadband Router firmware by using the Firmware Update facility Figure 68 Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade This section allows you to upgrade to the latest firmware To upgrade the firmware Connect your PC to one of the LAN ports via a standard Ethernet cable Click Browse and select the firmware image saved on your PC Then click Apply Firmware upgrade takes approximately 3 minutes Do
128. tion PPTP Configuration L2TP Configuration LAN Configuration 14 22 22 23 24 25 26 27 27 28 30 31 32 35 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 43 44 48 49 50 52 53 54 55 57 59 Figure 32 Figure 33 Figure 34 Figure 35 Figure 36 Figure 37 Figure 38 Figure 39 Figure 40 Figure 41 Figure 42 Figure 43 Figure 44 Figure 45 Figure 46 Figure 47 Figure 48 Figure 49 Figure 50 Figure 51 Figure 52 Figure 53 Figure 54 Figure 55 Figure 56 Figure 57 Figure 58 Figure 59 Figure 60 Figure 61 Figure 62 Figure 63 Figure 64 Figure 65 Figure 66 Figure 67 DHCP Clients Advanced Routing Router Mode Basic Settings HT Physical Mode Settings Advanced Wireless Settings Wi Fi Multimedia Settings WMM Configuration Multicast to Unicast Converter Security Mode Options Security Mode WEP Security Mode WPA PSK Security Mode WPA Security Mode 802 1X Access Policy Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration WDS Configuration Example WDS Configuration Enabling WPS WPS Configuration Station List Station Profile Profile System Configuration Infrastructure Profile System Configuration Ad Hoc Add Profile Security Policy WEP Security WPA Security Station Site Survey Station Statistics MAC IP Port Filtering Virtual Server DMZ System Security Content Filtering System Management Time Zone Settings DDNS Settings Router Mode 15 FIGURES 6
129. tributed to all clients connected to the network Figure 42 Security Mode WPA PSK Security Mode WPA Algorithms COTKIP CJAES CITKIPAES Key Renewal Interval 3600 seconds The following items are displayed in this section on this page Security Mode Configures the WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK security modes used by clients When using WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK be sure to define the Shared key for the Mini Broadband Router and all its clients Default Disable 77 CHAPTER 7 Wireless Configuration WLAN Security WPA PSK Clients using WPA with a Pre shared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP WPA2 PSK Clients using WPA2 with a Pre shared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is AES WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK Clients using WPA or WPA2 with a Pre Shared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type is TKIP AES WPA Algorithms Selects the data encryption type to use Default is determined by the Security Mode selected TKIP Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP keys for encryption WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys AES Uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES keys for encryption WPA2 uses AES Counter Mode encryption with Cipher Block Chaining Message Auth
130. ts wireless communications in the 2 4 GHz band using Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM The standard provides for data rates of 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 54 Mbps IEEE 802 11g is also backward compatible with IEEE 802 11b An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an infrastructure configuration Local Area Network A group of interconnected computers and support devices The physical layer address used to uniquely identify network nodes Network Time Protocol NTP provides the mechanisms to synchronize time across the network The time servers operate in a hierarchical master Slave configuration in order to synchronize local clocks within the subnet and to national time standards via wire or radio A security option which broadcasts a beacon signal including the access point s configured SSID Wireless clients can read the SSID from the beacon and automatically reset their SSID to allow immediate connection to the nearest access point 131 ODFM SSID SESSION KEY SHARED KEY SNTP TKIP TFTP VAP WI FI PROTECTED ACCESS WEP GLOSSARY Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM allows multiple users to transmit in an allocated band by dividing the bandwidth into many narrow bandwidth carriers Service Set Identifier An identifier that is attached to packets sent over the wireless LAN and functions as a password for joining a particular radio cell i e Basic Service Set BSS
131. tting STATIC IP Configures a static IP for the WAN port Figure 27 Static IP Configuration Wide Area Network WAH Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related WAN parameters suitable to your environment WAN Connection Type rU IP tig Static Mode subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary ONS Server secondary DNS Server Co Lo Lo L MAC Clone Enabled MAC Address oo Fill my MAC The following items are displayed on this page IP Address The IP address of the Mini Broadband Router Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers 0 to 255 separated by periods Subnet Mask The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific subnets Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router for the Mini Broadband Router which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server on the network A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses If you have one or more DNS servers located on the local network type the IP addresses in the text fields provided Otherwise leave the addresses as all zeros 0 0 0 0 Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server on the network MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connectio
132. ty Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters For more information see WLAN Security on page 75 Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disabled NoTE To keep your wireless network protected and secure you should implement the highest security possible For small networks it is recommended to select WPA2 PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option However if you have older wireless devices in the network that do not support AES encryption select TKIP as the encryption algorithm Access Policy The Mini Broadband Router provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode Adda station MAC Enter the MAC address of the station that you want to filter MAC addresses must be entered in the format OC KK OK OCG COMPLETION After completion of the Wizard the screen returns to the Home Page 45 SECTION Il WEB CONFIGURATION This section provides details on configuring the Mini Broadband Router using the web browser interface This section includes these chapters Operation Mode on page 47 Network Settings on page 51 Wireless Configuration
133. u to set up the mode Suitable for your network environment Figure 25 Operation Mode Operation Mode The Operation Mode Configuration section allows you to select Bridge or Router Mode as suited to your network environment Operation Mode Configuration Operation Mode Connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device such as a cable or USL modem The following items are displayed on this page Bridge Mode An access point mode that extends a wired LAN to wireless clients Router Mode The Internet gateway mode that connects a wired LAN and wireless clients to an Internet access device such as a cable or DSL modem This is the factory set default mode AP Client Mode The Mini Broadband Router acts as a client connecting to an available wireless network provided by another access point or wireless router This functionality allows other Ethernet enabled devices like gaming consoles NAS storage servers or PCs laptops without built in wireless support to be added into a wireless network In order to connect to a wireless network in AP Client mode it is necessary to know the following information the network name SSID the frequency channel 1 13 the type of security WEP WPA WPA2 and the security password if any For more information see AP Client Mode Wireless Configuration on page 89 50 WAN SETTING NETWORK SETTINGS The Network Settings pages allow y
134. umber IP Address Displays an IP address on the local network to allow external access to Port Mapping Displays the port the server is mapped Protocol Displays the protocol used for forwarding of this port Comment Displays a useful comment to identify the nature of the port to be forwarded Enables a specified host PC on the local network to access the Internet without any firewall protection Some Internet applications such as interactive games or video conferencing may not function properly behind the Mini Broadband Router s firewall By specifying a Demilitarized Zone DMZ host the PC s TCP ports are completely exposed to the Internet allowing open two way communication The host PC should be assigned a static IP address which is mapped to its MAC address and this must be configured as the DMZ IP address Figure 62 DMZ This section is dedicated to the DMZ or De Militarized Zone Since some Internet applications such as interactive games or video may not function properly behind the firewall the DMZ allows a specified host on the LAN to access the Internet without any firewall protection DMZ Settings DMZ Settings DMZ IP Address The following items are displayed on this page DMZ Settings Sets the DMZ status Default Disable DMZ IP Address Specifies an IP address on the local network allowed unblocked access to the WAN 104 SYSTEM SECURITY CHAPTER 9 Firewall
135. upport 1 If the Mini Broadband Router cannot be configured using a web browser Be sure to have configured the Mini Broadband Router with a valid IP address subnet mask and default gateway Check that you have a valid network connection to the Mini Broadband Router and that the Ethernet port or the wireless interface that you are using has not been disabled If you are connecting to the Mini Broadband Router through the wired Ethernet interface check the network cabling between the management station and the Mini Broadband Router If you are connecting to Mini Broadband Router from a wireless client ensure that you have a valid connection If you forgot or lost the password Set the Mini Broadband Router to its default configuration by pressing the reset button on the back panel for 5 seconds or more Then use the default user name admin and password smcadmin to access the management interface If all other recovery measure fail and the Mini Broadband Router is still not functioning properly take any of these steps Reset the Mini Broadband Router s hardware using the web interface or through a power reset 120 PORT INTERFACES AC POWER ADAPTER LED INDICATORS NETWORK MANAGEMENT TEMPERATURE HUMIDITY PHYSICAL SIZE WEIGHT FREQUENCY RANGE MODULATION TYPE HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS WAN 10 100BASE TX port RJ 45 connector auto MDI X 100 ohm UTP cable Category 5 or better
136. ves them to memory Also displays a screen to inform you when it has taken affect Clicking Apply returns to the home page Cancel Cancels the newly entered settings and restores the previous settings Next Proceeds to the next step Previous Returns to the previous screen The Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to get the the Mini Broadband Router up and running There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the the Mini Broadband Router and provide a connection Follow these steps Select between English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese or Korean Click Next to proceed to the next step of the wizard Figure 15 Wizard Step 1 Language Selection Setup Wizard Please select language Language Settings Select Language English The following items are displayed on the first page of the Setup Wizard Select Language Selects English Traditional Chinese Simple Chinese or Korean as the interface language 36 CHAPTER 4 Initial Configuration Setup Wizard STEP 2 TIME The Step 2 page of the Wizard configures time zone and SNTP settings SETTINGS Select a time zone according to where the device is operated Click Next after completing the setup Figure 16 Wizard Step 2 Time and SNTP Settings Setup Wizard Your Time Zone Settings can be input on this page Time Zone Settings Current Time Fri 31 Dec 1999 16 52 15
137. viously saved configuration files from a local source Load Factory Defaults Restores the factory defaults 113 CHAPTER 10 Administration Settings System Status SYSTEM STATUS The System Information page displays basic system information and the displayed settings are for status information only and are not configurable on this page This information is split into the three sections that follow Figure 70 System Status Router Mode Displays the status of the device System If Firmware Version VOLUU6 Nov 26 2009 System Time Fri 31 Dec 1999 15 42 20 Operation Mode Gateway Mode Connected Type DHCP WAN IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary Domain Name Server Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Address 00 22 2D 62 EA 39 LAN IP Address 192 168 2 1 LAN Netmask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address 00 22 2D 62 EA 38 The following items are displayed on this page System Info Displays the basic system information in both Bridge and Router Modes Firmware Version The version number of the current Mini Broadband Router software System Time Length of time the management agent has been up specified in hours and minutes Operation Mode Displays the mode setting of the unit Internet Configurations Displays the basic WAN information Connected Type Displays the WAN connected mode WAN IP Address IP address of the WAN port for this device
138. way when set to Router Mode An Internet gateway employs several functions that essentially create two separate Internet Protocol IP subnetworks a private internal network with wired and wireless users and a public external network that connects to the Internet Network traffic is forwarded or routed between the two subnetworks Figure 5 Operating as an Internet Gateway Router Internet Service DDL NG Modem ea from sP Mini gt ae signe yan UP 02468 2 ee PC LAN UP ws IP 192 168 2 x LAN Switch ie lt pi N Desktop PC IP 192 168 2 x Server IP 192 168 2 x s OG LAN ACCESS POINT CHAPTER 2 Network Planning LAN Access Point The private local network connected to the LAN port or wireless interface provides a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP server for allocating IP addresses to local PCs and wireless clients and Network Address Translation NAT for mapping the multiple internal IP addresses to one external IP address The public external network connected to the WAN port supports DHCP client Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol and static IP for connection to an Internet service provider ISP through a cable or DSL modem The Mini Broadband Router can provide an access point service for an existing wired LAN creating a wireless extension to the lo

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