Ovation Software Ovation User's Manual
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1. DHCP DMZ DNS Firewall Firmware FTP WLAN standard Provides a transmission speed of 11 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band WLAN standard Provides transmission speeds of up to 54 Mbps typically 22 Mbps in the 2 4 GHz band Is considered a successor of and is compatible with 802 11b Enables high speed data access from up to 100 meters distance from the base station Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is used to configure IP addresses and applicable information dynamically Instead of a static fixed IP address DHCP clients receive their IP address from a central DHCP server DeMilitarized Zone DMZ is a decoupled isolated partial network that is switched between the network to be protected and the unsecured network Domain Name System DNS Internet service that is used to assign IP addresses to the corresponding readable domain names and vice versa Technology in the form of hardware and or software that controls the flow of data between a private and an unprotected network which is LAN and Internet or protects an internal network from attacks from the Internet Preinstalled software to operate your Ovation File Transfer Protocol FTP regulates file transfers on the Internet 55 Glossary HTTP IP address Passphrase LAN MAC address NAT Network adapter Network name Port forwarding 56 Hypertext Transfer Protocol HTTP a service2. 030101 00 00 00 00 0123 456789ABCDEF GHIJKLMNOPORSTUVUXYZabcdefghijklmnopqrstuvuxyz zum if 33 SMS Delete messages SMS text messages are stored on your SIM card The number of messages you can store varies depending on your service provider When your SIM card memory is full you will not be able to receive any new messages You should delete messages after you read them e Select the message in the inbox that you want to delete Update Inbox Delete Compost Telephone llo Message Date Time 6950 0123456789ABCDEFCHU osmon 00000000 C 8960 Agent Technologies 03m0 00 00 0000 e Click Delete Setup options To receive SMS messages on your Ovation you need the number of your SMS Center SMSC This number should be set up automatically If it isn t you can enter it manually Please contact your service provider if you are not sure what the number is e Click SIVIS on the Connection Manager window then Settings SMS Settings Subscriber s number MSISDN SMSC 18587770101 e Enter the number for your SMS Center in the SMSC field e Click Apply 34 Wireless Security Settings Review the basics Simply connecting your computer to your Ovation provides a basic level of protection Network Address Translation Your Ovation supports Network Address Translation NAT This network service makes it possible for all of
3. You should leave your Ovation turned on at all times to provide a faster connection Leaving the power on is not the same as staying connected to the 3G UMTS mobile network You are only connected when the UMTS indicator on the LCD displays ONLINE Welcome Wall mounting You can mount your Ovation on a wall or other vertical surface If the wall is drywall use two hollow wall anchors to secure the screws Make sure you mount your Ovation vertically so that the LCD is facing upward e Remove your Ovation from the stand e Use the mounting template to mark the holes e Secure the screws in the wall e Hang your Ovation on the screws Welcome Safety guidelines Your Ovation is a sensitive electronic device It is based on the same principles as cell phones and other wireless devices To use your device securely and efficiently please follow the following guidelines e Always handle it carefully and store it in a clean and dust free place e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no e Do no expose it to liquid moisture or humidity expose it to extreme temperatures either high or low expose it to open flames or lit tobacco products drop throw or try to bend it paint or place stickers on it use it near medical equipment without prior permission use it in areas that display the posting turn off two way radio use it in areas with a potentially expl
4. Follow the four installation steps by clicking Oimportant Next and at the end A Finish e Your Ovation will now restart sE 14 Open your Internet browser Type http 192 168 0 1 in the browser address bar and press Enter Enter your user name in the Username box The default user name is admin Enter your password in the Password box The default password is password Note Note that the user name and password are case sensitive For example ADMIN is not the same as admin Click OK Click the Connect button on the Connection Manager When the message appears letting you know you are being re directed to the PIN page click OK Installation 3 Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Done TT eg Internet A admin 2 IN 0KB OUT 0 KB English y Logout YA 3G UMTS Network P ovation 1 l SMS Usage Tools Wizard 15 e Type your PIN code in the PIN Code box e Click Go e Wait for the connection e Once you are connected you can surf the Internet access your e mail and send and receive SMS text messages Please review the information in the remaining chapters to learn about your Ovation default settings and how you can adjust them 16 IN KB OUT 0 KB gt 2 A 3G UMTS Network SMS Usage Tools Wizard Internet Settings You can change or customize your Internet settings You
5. Select WEP as Encryption e Select the length of the key from the WEP Encryption list e Enter your key For example abcdef12345678901234567890 e Click Apply and wait until your Ovation restarts This startup process takes about 60 seconds Repeat the Initial Connection Process and enter the key when asked Your Ovation is now secure Reconnecting your computer When you click Apply after you set up the WEP encryption computers with Wireless Security Settings AP Security Settings Authentication Encryption WEP Encryption Key1 Key 2 Key 3 Key 4 Passphrase WPA PSK PSK 2 a 128 bt y abcder12345878901234567890 m wireless connections to your Ovation will disconnect It can take 2 to 3 minutes before your Ovation reappears on the list of available wireless networks As soon as your computer finds your Ovation you must reconnect manually For instructions on how to reestablish the wireless connection between your computer and your Ovation please refer to the manufacturer s documentation 37 Wireless Security Settings WiFi Protected Access WPA PSK This type of encryption helps protect your network from unauthorized access and eavesdroppers Like WEP an encryption key scrambles the data between your computers and your Ovation Like WEP Shared Key computers must authenticate with your Ovation to join the network Th
6. String field e g www blocksite com e Click Add e Repeat the process for as many URLs as you want e Click Apply 44 Opmz TT Enable DMZ using Select a PC URL Filter F Enable Trusted PC T Atow this PC to Visit Blocked Sites Select aPC Edt URL Fiter List Edit URL Filter List Close When enabled Web Site acoess is blocked if the URL contains any of these entres Current Filter Strings www blocksite com Add Fiter String _ Filter Stings should be as specific as possible When finished click Apply to have your changes take effect ci ETA Wireless Security Settings Monitor activity Logging security events keeps you aware of potential security risks and attempted attacks You control which events are included in the log You can monitor attempted DoS attacks and port scans You can keep track of logins or find out if someone in your household is trying to access a blocked URL You can also log basic router operations such as the startup e Click Advanced Settings then Logs e Select the logs you want to monitor e Click Apply include Z Attempted access to blocked sites I Router operation BI Connections to the Web based interface of this router E Known DoS attacks and Port Scans 45 46 Advanced Network Settings As a rule you do not have to enter any oth
7. must open the Tools before you can change these settings Opening the Tools Once your Ovation is set up for first time use you can use the Tools to change your settings e Enter your user name in the Username box The default user name is admin e Enter your password in the Password box The default password is password Note Note that the user name and password are case sensitive For example ADMIN is not the same as admin e Click OK e Click Tools on the Connection Manager e You can then adjust your Ovation settings Login Username admin Password eoooo a IN OKB OUT OKB English v Logout A 3G UMTS Network op ovation NOVATEL WIRELESS 000 00 00 CONNECT SMS Usage Tools Wizard v0106s 17 Internet Settings Changing your PIN code For security reasons you should change your preset PIN code The length of your PIN code will vary depending on your service provider You cannot change the user name admin e Click Configuration then oa Sea Coen NORGE RR PIN Code amp Password PTPN cose Pesevors ERICA Modify PIN Code e Type your current PIN code in the Current PIN Code box comences A e Type your new PIN code in oe the New PIN Code box New Password Confirm Password e Type your new PIN code again in the Confirm PIN Code box e Click Apply 18 Internet Settings Discon
8. the password back to password It also erases all of your custom settings If you want to restore your custom settings after you reset the device create a backup file first You can reset your Ovation to the factory defaults as follows Unplug the power adapter Then plug the power adapter back in to turn the device back on Wait until the Welcome message appears on the LCD and press the Reset button for 30 seconds e Then remove the power adapter and then turn the device back on or From the Tools click Configuration then Backup amp Restore Click Restore 31 32 SMS Your Ovation is equipped to send and receive SMS text messages This feature may or may not be available depending on your service provider Send messages You can send SMS text messages from your Ovation The length of outgoing messages is limited to 160 characters e Click SMS on the Connection Manager window then Send SMS e Enter the text and phone number that you want to send the message to Read messages You can read SMS text messages on your Ovation An envelope symbol will Compos Tel Number 18585551212 Message Hello world a a 12 1160 Text Count appear on the LCD when you receive a new message e Click SMS on the Connection Manager window then Inbox e Select the message in the inbox that you want to read Inbox Update Inbox Delete 030101 00 00 00 00
9. when you have new messages Important note To protect your network from unauthorized access and to make it more difficult for hackers to analyze your data please check the WLAN security settings and enable either WEP or WPA PSK encryption on your Ovation Welcome LCD display LAN WLAM ONLINE ONLINE f illl 1 UMTS Online when you are connected to the 3G UMTS mobile network Offline when you are not connected to the 3G UMTS mobile network 2 LAN Online when a computer is turned on and connected with an Ethernet cable 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps indicates the connection speed 3 WLAN Online when the WLAN module is enabled 4 UMTS signal indicator Six bars represents the strongest signal The stronger the signal the better your 3G UMTS mobile network connection 5 Clock Displays the current time in hours and minutes 6 SMS An envelope symbol appears when you receive an SMS text message 7 LCD lighting Press this button to turn the LCD backlight on or off Welcome Side panel 1 UMTS on off Press this button to connect or disconnect from the 3G UMTS mobile network 2 LAN To connect your Ovation to a computer using an Ethernet cable 3 Reset Press this button to reboot or reset your Ovation 4 SIM card slot To insert or remove the SIM card carefully press the yellow eject button with a pointed object 5 Power connection To turn your Ovation on plug the power adapter into this connection Note
10. Wireless Wireless LAN LAN OV lon 3G UMTS WLAN LAN Gateway powered by COMVELS OVANA UMTS LAN WLAH ONLINE ONLINE ONLINE ll 28 08 A NOVATEL WIRELESS f User Manual Contents Welcome Overview LCD display Side panel Wall mounting Safety guidelines Installation Step 1 Insert the SIM Step 2 Connect the power Step 3 Connect your computer Step 4 Connect to the Internet Internet Settings Opening the Tools Change your UMTS PIN code Disconnect automatically Reconnect automatically Monitor usage Disconnect from the Internet Adjust the time Administration Settings Change your password Back up your settings Restore your settings Upgrade the Ovation firmware Restore Factory Default Settings SMS Send messages Read messages Delete messages Set up options NOW pa UU 10 11 13 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 27 28 31 33 33 34 34 Wireless Security Settings Review the basics Determine the exposure Protect your data Rename your network Restrict access Hide your network Control the traffic Block content Monitor activity Advanced Network Settings DMZ server WLAN Mode Reboot Troubleshooting Glossary Specifications 35 36 37 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 49 51 55 59 Welcome Within minutes all of the computers in your home can be sharing a wireless connection to the Internet through the 3G UMTS mobile network Tip To achieve the bes
11. cess Control List ACL e Check Enable ACL mee e Click Apply Device name MAC address 41 Wireless Security Settings Hide your network By default your Ovation broadcasts the Service Set Identifier SSID In some operating systems the SSID is referred to as the network name This makes it easy for computers in your network to find and connect to your Ovation It also makes it easy for computers outside of your network to find you Consider disabling the SSID broadcast as a final step after you have set up all of your security settings and after all of the devices in your network are connected and tested After you disable the SSID broadcast new computers you add to your wireless network might not be able to communicate with your Ovation If this happens enable the SSID broadcast to allow the new computers to connect wirelessly Once the computers have connected you can disable the SSID broadcast again e Click System Settings then NENE WLAN AP e Uncheck Broadcast SSID Access Point AP Settings Ml Enable ap e Click Apply u amaia le C Broadcast SSD 42 Wireless Security Settings Control the traffic A firewall blocks Internet traffic that might cause damage to the computers in your network Before traffic is allowed in or out of your network it has to pass through the firewall Incoming traffic is examined to see whether it meets the conditions of incoming rule
12. default SSID An SSID can contain a maximum of 32 alphanumerical characters letters or numbers and is case sensitive For example NEWNAME is not the same as newname e Click System Settings then SEIT Sen WLAN AP MTS Conn UMTS vn r WLAN AP Security e Enter a new name in the Ataca enable ap SSID box ta o e Click Apply l Broadcast sso Reconnecting your computer When you click Apply after you change the SSID computers with wireless connections to your Ovation will disconnect It can take 2 to 3 minutes before the Ovation reappears in the list of available wireless networks As soon as your computer finds your Ovation it should reconnect automatically If not you must reconnect manually For instructions on how to reestablish the wireless connection between your computer and your Ovation please refer to the manufacturer s documentation 40 Wireless Security Settings Restrict access A common method of restricting network access is to specify the Media Access Control MAC address Every network adapter is identified by its MAC address Specifying which computers can connect to your network can limit network access to trusted computers Your Ovation automatically detects a list of devices that are attached to your network and their corresponding MAC addresses Enable the access control list ACL to limit network access to this list of attached devices e Click System Settings then WLAN ACL Ac
13. em mema mE WEP Encryption E e Enter your passphrase in the e PSK field Keys e Key 4 o Passphrase m Generate Write down your passphrase poem You must enter it on every osx aan computer that you want to connect to your network e Click Apply e WPA PSK encryption has now been enabled and security within your wireless network is significantly higher Reconnecting your computer When you click Apply after you set up the WPA PSK encryption computers with wireless connections to your Ovation will disconnect It can take 2 to 3 minutes before your Ovation reappears on the list of available wireless networks As soon as your computer finds your Ovation you must reconnect manually For instructions on how to reestablish the wireless connection between your computer and your Ovation please refer to the manufacturer s documentation 39 Wireless Security Settings Rename your network The default Service Set Identifier SSID for your Ovation is ovation In some operating systems the SSID is also used as the network name If you keep the default SSID confusion could occur if one of your neighbors sets up a wireless network with the same name If you and your neighbor have disabled the security settings and you live within 150 meters of each other your computer could accidentally connect to your neighbor s wireless network and vice versa To solve this problem you should change the
14. er settings The possible configurations described in this section mainly apply to network administrators You must open the Tools to change these settings DMZ server You can set up a computer in your local network to act as a DMZ server You might want to do this if you are having problems with an Internet service Using DMZ can help you decide if a closed port is causing your connection problem Some online games and videoconferencing applications are not compatible with NAT In this instance you can use DMZ to access the application Is it safe Since a DMZ server operates outside of the natural firewall protection NAT provides and it receives all unknown connections and data your network is exposed to possible attacks You should only enable DMZ when necessary How do set up a DMZ server To set up a DMZ server the computer must be part of your local network If you are using DHCP for your local network the computer should automatically display in the Select a PC list e Click Advanced Settings then Internet IM Enable DMZ using Select a PC e Select Enable DMZ using Aca e Select a computer from the list Tine T atow this PCto Vist Blocked Stes Select a PC z f e Click Apply 47 Advanced Network Settings WLAN Mode By default your Ovation is set to 802 11b and 802 119 This setting enables you to connect a mix of 802 11b g compatible devices to your wireless netw
15. ert SIM on the LCD then the SIM card is defective was inserted incorrectly or was not inserted at all Unplug the power adapter and check the SIM card e Plug the power adapter into your Ovation e Plug the power adapter into an outlet 10 Installation Step 3 Connect your computer You can connect your computer to your Ovation using either a WLAN wireless connection or a LAN cable Wireless connection Your computer must support IEEE 802 11 b g to set up a wireless connection If your computer does not support this you can upgrade your computer with a WLAN adapter or WLAN PC card The following instructions show you how to connect your computer to your Ovation using Windows XP SP2 If you are using another operating system refer to the manufacturer s documentation e Turn on your computer e Enable the WLAN adapter e Choose Start Control Panel and then select Network Connections e Select ovation default SSID name and click Connect The first time you connect wait about 60 seconds until the wireless connection is established The message Connected will display on your computer Your computer should automatically connect to your Ovation during future sessions 11 Installation LAN connection Your Ovation box contains a LAN cable Ethernet cable Use this cable to establish a LAN connection between your computer and your Ovation e Connect your computer to y
16. il via intermediate stations to the recipient s mail server Service Set Identifier network name in WLAN allows stations in the WLAN to find the correct access point Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol this is the transport protocol on which the data transmission on the Internet is based A Wide Area Network is a network mainly working across great distances Wired Equivalent Privacy Describes a 128 bit encryption process used for wireless LANs Wireless Local Area Network is a remote technology for wireless networking WiFi Protected Access is an encryption method for a WLAN 57 58 Specifications 3G UMTS LAN WLAN Speed Security Dimensions Weight Color Display Display Operating Environment User Interface Power Input Power Output 2100 MHz UMTS 10BaseT 100BaseT LAN 802 11 b g WLAN Up to 384 Kbps 128 bit WEP Encryption Port and URL Filter DMZ Support 265 x 154 x 37 Hx W x D in mm 754g with stand LCD Monochrome 128 x 64 Pixel Lighting can be switched on and off UMTS e LAN e WLAN Status Time Hours Minutes Signal strength Operating Temperature 0 C to 50 C Humidity Range 10 to 80 non condensing Device configuration with local browser on computer no additional installation software required 100 to 230 volts 50 to 60 Hz 5Vdc 2 8 Amps 59
17. is is where the similarities end With WEP the encryption key is static it stays the same until you change it With WPA PSK you enter a single passphrase once on your Ovation and then again on each computer you want to connect to your network Then the WPA Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP takes over TKIP mathematically derives encryption keys based on your initial passphrase Keys are automatically changed rotated and authenticated among devices in your network The same key is never used twice WPA PSK is sometimes referred to as extra strength encryption What are the drawbacks To use WPA PSK on your network every device you connect to your network must support WPA Older devices those manufactured before August 2003 might not support this new standard Check with your manufacturer to see if a software upgrade is available Setting up WPA PSK on your Ovation Your WPA PSK passphrase can contain between 8 and 63 characters It can contain special characters and spaces Ideally a passphrase should consist of 20 characters be a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters and contain numbers and punctuation marks Since your passphrase provides the starting point for the rekeying process using a passphrase that is difficult to crack strengthens your network security 38 Wireless Security Settings e Click Setup then WLAN Security AP Security Settings e Select WPA PSK as Security arcos ROPE Syst
18. n e Click Apply esse Z Reconnect if connection is dropped Defaut Apoy 20 Internet Settings Monitor usage To monitor the duration of your connection you can view your connection statistics throughout the month Please note that the usage information shown on your device may be different from that shown on your bill e Click Usage on the Connection Manager window IN OKB OUT 0KB Engish Logout UA 3G UMTS Network Po ovation SMS Usage Tools Wizard e To refresh the statistics click Update 21 Internet Settings Disconnect from the Internet There are two methods you can use to disconnect from the Internet Maximize or enable the Connection Manager window and click Disconnect or press the UMTS on off button on the side of your Ovation The UMTS indicator on the LCD shows UMTS OFFLINE when your Ovation is disconnected from the Internet Connection Status window A N Click Disconnect on the IN OKB OUT OKB Engish Logout Connection Manager AN e a window l NOVATEL WIRELESS l 000 00 00 SMS Usage Tools Wizard v0106s UMTS on off e Press the UMTS on off button on the side of your Ovation 22 Internet Settings Adjust the time The LCD on your Ovation displays the current time By default the time is set up to synchronize with the time on your computer You must unselect Adjust for Daylight Savings Time and click Apply before the
19. nect automatically Your Ovation was set up at the factory to automatically disconnect from the Internet when your session is inactive for 60 minutes Note The Internet connection will not be disconnected if programs on your computer generate data traffic between your Ovation and the Internet in the background This is intended for your protection so that no costs are incurred if you accidentally forget to disconnect the 3G UMTS connection manually after your session You can change this default setting so that the connection will automatically be interrupted after a period of time defined by you e Click System Settings then UMTS Conn Connection Settings e Select the amount of AA minutes to elapse before ig disconnecting from the Idle nsei time before disconnecting ANA box reconnect if connection is dropped e Click Apply Detaut cancer apo 19 Internet Settings Reconnect automatically Enable automatic reconnect to minimize Internet connection disruptions If your Ovation automatically disconnects from the Internet either because you set up an automatic disconnect or your network dropped your connection your Ovation will automatically attempt to re establish your Internet connection when your Internet activity resumes e Click System Settings then UMTS Conn P Connection Settings e Check the Reconnect if iS gt connection is dropped box jia seere
20. one able to break into your network can intercept and read the data Encryption minimizes this security risk because the data is converted into a nonreadable format Your Ovation supports Wired Equivalent Protection WEP and WiFi Protected Access WPA PSK encryption Encryption is disabled on your Ovation by default Wired Equivalent Protection WEP This type of encryption is based on the RC4 encryption algorithm The algorithm is generated based on a key that everyone in the network shares to encode and decode data The network card in your computer uses the encryption key to encode data that leaves the computer When the data arrives at your Ovation the encryption key is used again to decode the data into its original form You can set up your Ovation to provide encryption only protection using open system mode or you can add authentication using shared key mode You should change the WEP encryption key on a regular basis to maintain the effectiveness of WEP Setting up WEP on your Ovation To set up a WEP encryption code for your network manually enter a key using the following characters a number combination between 0 and 9 and letters between a and f This code is not case sensitive For example AA is the same as aa The encryption code can contain up to 26 characters and may not contain any spaces 36 e Click System Settings then WLAN AP Security e Select the type of authentication from the Authentication list e
21. ork You should not have to change the mode e Click System Settings then WLAN AP Access Point AP Settings e Select the required mode in ee the Mode field Name 550 ovaton Mode _ a02 1108002 19 came mie Broadcast SSD e Click Apply 48 Advanced Network Settings Reboot Reboot your Ovation to resolve existing connection problems or enable new network configurations e Click Reboot O Reboot e Click the Reboot button Fran hte ban a adei 49 50 Troubleshooting Why doesn t the Connection Manager window appear If the Connection Manager window does not appear you may be using software that is blocking pop up windows Click the Connection Manager link on the main window Microsoft Internet Explorer provided by Novatel Wireless JE File Edit View Favorites Tools Help z Q Bak amO Krates Or ess http 192 168 0 1 setup cgitnext_file confsel htm iv Go Novatel Wireless Connection Manager El Done If the window still does not appear or you are not using pop up blocking software try one or more of the following suggestions Is JavaScript enabled for your browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 or later versions Select Tools Internet Options Click Internet on the Security tab Click Custom Level under Scripting click Enable Click OK twice Netscape Navigator 6 2 Select Edit Settings e Click Extended e Select Enable Ja
22. osive atmosphere take it apart Installation Encryption is disabled by default on your Ovation and should be set up as the final step in your installation See page 37 for step by step instructions To ensure the highest level of protection you should complete your initial setup using a LAN connection Step 1 Insert the SIM card You must insert the SIM card before you can access the Internet Please insert the SIM before you connect the power adapter Take care not to touch or damage the contact points on the SIM card Use the notch in the tray as a guide to properly insert the SIM card Important If you need to remove or replace your SIM card make sure you are disconnected from the Internet and that the power adapter is unplugged e Push the eject button using a pointed object such as a pen or pencil and then remove the SIM tray from the card slot e Align the orientation notch on the SIM card with the orientation notch on the tray e Insert the SIM card into the tray e Reinsert the SIM tray into the card slot Installation Step 2 Connect the power Only use the power adapter you received with your Ovation Using a different power adapter could cause damage After you connect the power a startup process begins This process takes about 60 to 90 seconds Please wait until you see the message Enter PIN Code on the LCD before proceeding to Step 3 If you see the message SIM Failure or Ins
23. our Ovation using the LAN cable 12 Installation Step 5 Connect to the Internet e Open your Internet browser e f your proxy server is enabled please disable it For Internet Explorer 6 0 SP2 choose Tools and then Internet Options Select the Connections tab and click Settings Disable the proxy server and automatic script search Make sure that JavaScript is enabled If you are using pop up blocking software please disable it For Internet Explorer 6 0 SP2 choose Tools and then Pop Up Blocker Select Turn Off Pop up Blocker Type http 192 168 0 1 in the browser address bar and press Enter Your final step is to connect to the Internet You will need the PIN code that came with your Ovation 3 Microsoft Internet Explorer lol x Fie Edt View Favorites Tools Help ay peck wW am pa Search Je Favorites Ave Address http 192 168 0 1 r Eco Links gt al J Mn Done a Internet 13 Installation e Enter your user name in the Username box The default user name is admin e Enter your password in the Password box The default password is password Note Note that the user name and password are case sensitive For example ADMIN is not the same as admin e Click OK e The first time you use your q Ovation the Setup Wizard This Wizard helps you configure the basic settings for your Router will appear
24. ox New PIN code Confirm PIN code e Type your new password in the New Password and Confirm New Password boxes e Click Apply 25 Administration Settings Back up your settings Create a backup file to save your user specific settings Use it to restore your settings When you create a backup file the password is saved with the file When you restore your settings from the backup file you will have to use the password you were using when you created the backup file System Settings Advanced Settings Configuration Upgrade Reboot e Click Configuration then Backup 8 Restore Backup amp Restore 1 Backup Configuration e Click Backup aetna guration Restore from fie e If a browser request appears Caren ois select Save on Disk Hard a Drive and then click OK e Select a location to save the file and enter a file name in the File Name box e Click Save 26 Administration Settings Restore your settings If you previously created a backup file you can use the file to restore your Ovation to your custom settings e Click Configuration then Backup amp Restore Backup amp Restore Backup Configuration e Type either the complete path Restore Configuration to the backup file in the Restore from File box or click the Browse field to find the file Restore Factory Defaults e Click Restore e A status message ap
25. pears Wait until the restore process is complete 27 Administration Settings Upgrade the Ovation firmware Contact your service provider to find out where you can download the most current version of the Ovation firmware Before you install a new version of the firmware you should create a backup file of your settings e Open an Internet browser connect to the Internet and go to your service providers web site e Download the firmware upgrade and save it on your hard drive e If necessary extract the compressed or zipped file 28 3 Microsoft internet explorer TE File Edit view Favorites Tools Help a Kein ba x a Ph JO search 7 Favortes meda gt faddess eins 4 Done tg Internet 4 Administration Settings e Click Upgrade E ln a e Enter either a complete path O Upgrade Router to the upgrade file in the A E Upgrade Router field or click Browse to find the Upgrade UMTS Module lie ese downloaded file cin ag Sin kei e Click Upgrade and wait until the upgrade is complete Note Do not push buttons or insert or remove cables during the upgrade Please wait until a message appears letting you know that the upgrade is complete e Clear your browser cache See page 52 for instructions 29 30 Restore Factory Default Settings You can restore your Ovation to the factory default settings This resets
26. protocol to transmit documents between servers or from a server to a client Is almost only used on the Internet especially the World Wide Web The IP address identifies every device connected to the Internet through an address that is unique worldwide A passphrase is generally longer than a password and may contain letters and numbers Local Area Network Local computer connection that has few connections to the outside world or none at all Abbreviation for Media Access Control 48 bit identification number of a network card that generally cannot be changed shown as hexadecimal numbers Abbreviation for Network Address Translation Method to convert mostly private IP addresses of a network to other mostly public IP addresses of another network Another word for Network Card The network card is the device that establishes the connection between the network wireless or wired and the computer Also called SSID Service Set Identifier network name in WLAN allows stations in the WLAN to find the correct access point Is a technology to enable implementation of ports on IP addresses in NAT networks Network Address Translation Port SMTP SSID TCP IP WAN WEP WLAN WPA PSK Glossary Describes an interface between the operating system applications and Internet E mail programs use Simple Mail Transfer Protocol SMTP to transmit data to the provider s mail server It then forwards the e ma
27. s If the conditions are met the traffic is allowed in Outgoing traffic is also examined and compared to outgoing rules before it is allowed out Rules are based on Internet services such as FTP Telnet and NetMeeting Do have to change the default firewall rules or add new rules By default all incoming traffic is blocked and all outgoing traffic is allowed For normal household use you should not have to add new rules or change the default rules What happens in case of a Denial of Service attack Some hackers choose to flood your network with more requests than it can handle This is known as a Denial of Service DoS attack While this type of attack cannot harm the computers in your network it can slow down or stop your network operations Your Ovation blocks these attacks automatically You do not need to set up an incoming firewall rule 43 Wireless Security Settings Block content If you have children in your household you might want to protect them from web sites that contain inappropriate content Using URL filtering you can block content based on a keyword a domain name or domain suffix URL filtering does not have to apply to every computer in your network You can allow a trusted computer in your network to access all web sites at all times e Click Advanced Settings then Internet e Click Enable under URL Filter e Click Edit URL Filter List e Enter the URL to be blocked in the Add Filter
28. t possible reception check the signal strength the more bars the better the reception on the LCD on your Ovation You may find that placing your Ovation near a window provides the best reception Simple setup Your Ovation is designed to provide you with a quick and trouble free installation You can install set up and be connected to the Internet in just a few short steps The web based interface lets you set up your Ovation from almost any personal computer including Windows Macintosh or Linux using an Internet browser e g Internet Explorer 6 0 or Netscape 6 2 Once you are set up you can review and enable customized wireless security settings Instant protection Your Ovation supports Network Address Translation NAT This network service hides the computers in your network so they can t be found or directly accessed by anyone outside of your network Also included is a true firewall that blocks all incoming traffic and allows all outgoing traffic by default Additional security Disabled by default your Ovation supports both Wired Equivalent Protection WEP and Wi Fi Protected Access WPA PSK to protect your network data Parents can set up content filtering to monitor or restrict Internet access Security logs keep you aware of potential security risks and attempted access You can view logs online Stay in touch You can use your Ovation to send and receive SMS text messages The LCD on the front of the device lets you know
29. the computers in your network to share a single IP address This IP address is assigned to your Ovation It is the only address that is visible to the outside world The private addresses that DHCP assigns to computers in your network remain private and cannot be reached from the Internet Firewall Your Ovation has a true firewall that uses rules to determine which traffic comes in and which traffic goes out By default all traffic is allowed out and no traffic is allowed in This is the only security setting that is enabled by default Determine the exposure If you live in a rural area far away from your neighbor the likelihood that someone will break into your wireless network is very low On the other hand if you live in a densely populated area in the city next to an office building there is a potential danger that a third party could connect to your wireless network Based on your own security needs decide which security settings you want to implement The following table shows you which settings protect your network access and which settings protect your data ireless Security Network Access Network Data Change SSID Yes Restrict access by MAC address Yes Enable WEP Open System encryption Yes Enable WEP Shared System encryption Yes Yes Enable WPA PSK encryption Yes Yes Disable SSID broadcast Yes 35 Wireless Security Settings Protect your data Data sent through a wired or wireless network is transmitted as plain text Any
30. the range restart your computer Instructions are provided for Windows XP Service Pack 2 SP2 If you are not using Windows XP refer to the manufacturer s documentation for instructions 52 Troubleshooting How can tell if am connected The UMTS indicator on the LCD shows UMTS ONLINE when your Ovation is connected to the Internet The LAN indicator on the LCD shows LAN ONLINE when your computer is properly connected to your Ovation using an Ethernet connection The number 10 or 100 will also appear It indicates the connection speed either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps The WLAN indicator on the LCD shows WLAN ONLINE if the WLAN module is enabled Why doesn t my default home page appear If you entered a home page in your browser e g http www google com and you wish to access it you must either close the opened browser window and reopen it again or open a second browser window We recommend selecting the Ovation site http 192 168 0 1 as your home page and saving all other pages under Favorites or Bookmarks How do disconnect from the Internet If you want to disconnect the connection between your Ovation and the Internet click Disconnect on the Connection Manager window or click the UMTS on off button on the right side of your Ovation How do re open the Connection Manager window To re open the Connection Manager window type http 192 168 0 1 in the browser address bar 53 54 Glossary 802 11b 802 119
31. time will display on the LCD You can change this default and set it manually or synchronize it with the Network Time Protocol NTP If you set the time manually you should disable the Adjust for Daylight Savings Time feature e Click Advanced Settings then Date amp Time Current Date O Time GUT 01 00 Amsterdam Bern Rome Vienna y e Select the required options As er erat avg Tow set Date Time O Use Network Time Protocol NTP e Click Apply El use rosana pply re O Set Manually Date Ten a Te 2006 fe Tine hh mm 23 24 Administration Settings You can change common administration settings for your Ovation You must open the Tools before you can change these settings Change your password The password is your security code for your Ovation Change the default password to limit access to these settings If you change the default password and you can t remember what the new password is you ll have to reset your Ovation to the default factory settings This resets the password back to password It also resets all of the other settings which is why it s a good idea to back up your settings For information about creating a backup see Back up your settings in this user guide e Click Configuration then A PIN Code amp Password Fon Code Passo EEE Modity PIN Code Current PIN code e Type your existing password in the Current Password b
32. vaScript for Navigator e Click OK 51 Troubleshooting Did you clear the browser cache Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later versions e Select Tools Internet Options e Click General information Click Delete Files under Temporary Internet Files e Click OK Netscape Navigator 6 2 Select Edit Settings Double click Extended Click Cache Click Empty Cache Click OK Is your Wi Fi card installed properly e Choose Start Control Panel e Double click the System icon to open the System Properties dialog e Click the Hardware tab e Click the Device Manager button e Double click the Network Adapters icon e Double click the icon for your Wi Fi card e Click the General tab If your Wi Fi card is installed properly you should see the message The device is working properly Is your computer set up to obtain IP addresses automatically e Choose Start Settings Network Connections e Double click the Local Area Connection icon e Click the Properties button e Select Internet Protocol TCP IP e Click the Properties button e Select Obtain an IP address automatically e Select Obtain DNS server addresses automatically e Click OK twice e Restart your computer Is the IP address for your computer within the range of 192 168 0 2 to 192 168 0 254 e Choose Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt e When the Command Prompt window opens type ipconfig and press Enter e If the IP address is not within
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