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1. Advanced settings Advanced DOS settings A Ping of Death Number of packets per 5 Second Burst 5 a Cancel WAN ping WA Scan ports WW NMAP FIN URG PSH aa Xmas tree WA Another Xmas tree a Null scan WA SYN F RST aI SYN FIN a SYN only unreachable port a Sync Flood Number of packets per 30 Second Burst 30 86 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Ping of Death consists of sending ping packets of more than 65535 bytes Block WAN ping allows you to disable the WAN ping Scan ports consists of detecting possible vulnerabilities on the ports Sync Flood sends a flood of TCP SYN packets often accompanied by a false issuing address with each of these packets being treated as a connection request Click the Modify button to validate your choices On the home page click the Advanced settings button Click the Advanced DOS settings button Select the number of ping packets sent per hour minute second By default all entries under Scan ports are enabled although you can disable those you do not wish to use Select the number of ping packets sent per hour minute second Click the Modify button to validate your choices HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 5 3 A toolbox with multiple facets WiFi Manager N functions as a toolbox which can help you to correct any mistakes you might make 5 3 1 Restarting your Hercules Router The Restart th
2. The computer is added to the list You can then modify remove or view the contents of the list 82 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router To put your camera online or authorize access to one or more of your computers for specific Internet services manual mode TE On the home page select Your Internet Your Internet firewall settings firewall settings Port Forwarding Click the Port Forwarding button Add a rule Predefined applications v T In the Add a rule list select Other rules Modify the predefined rule U Enter the service name in the dedicated Service name zone for example peer to peer Computer on which the service will be applied Computer v Select the name of the computer connected to the Router on which the da AR service will be applied or enter its IP Protocol TCP amp UDP address Port range a Select the protocol TCP UDP or TCP and UDP TCP ports UDP ports Scenario 1 you enable the range of ports Enter a value in the Start port and End port fields between 1 and 65535 FAFARA You can specify a single port by entering the same start and end port The fields for external and internal ports will be inaccessible and will take on the same Start port Start port End port End port value Scenario 2 you disable the range of ports The fields for start and end ports will be inaccessible Enter a value in the External port and Internal port fields The
3. c seeeeeee 93 ID PROCUCE INTO ANON ha idisistcveustut ive aA N DAE NANAON 94 6 GLOSSARY ninaa 95 Ts TECHNICAL SUPPORT ronmniennnehan ana 99 Bi WARRANT Y caoi a E E E E E 99 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION sssssssssssssssnssrensnsnnnnsnennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnsns 100 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 1 YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER Your Hercules N Router opens up the doors to a new world of WiFi for you one of high speed wireless communications and extended coverage In keeping with the trend of Web 2 0 your Hercules N Router takes interactivity with users even further and allows you to share your Internet access to watch high definition videos or transfer large files without any worries It also allows you to share your devices and your data between several computers while at the same time doing away with the need for kilometers worth of cables Great care has been taken in designing your product Both simple to operate and user friendly it is well Suited to beginners and advanced users alike And now it s time to learn about your new product and join in the Wireless Attitude 1 1 Recommendations Never open up your Hercules Wireless N Router as you risk damaging its internal components In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge keep your Router away from rain or humidity as well as all fluids water chemical products and any other liquids sources of heat such as heaters
4. is the perin tached to yaa Gorge ser It the panter a drecty attached to your computer cick Local printer I is attached to ardhe cresie w drect bo Be reteewh chek Meteueh perder C Locs panter r e um a E e Biowse For Panter Locale poe network tri i Preter ran geriu Qhared por s eg Mordi aroy Network 8 HOM Porte ntomaton Staut Ready Ooounent Warg e 66 102 User Manual 1 Click Start Settings Printers Double click the Add Printer icon 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next 3 Select the Network printer option then click Next 4 Click Next to locate the shared printer 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click Next HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 7 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next Defouk Panter ay 4 Vis compe m wel ean sere documer bo the diad prin uien you wed S4 OT wae Do you wart pou Windows based pogam to uie Pes panter as the deta printer r No ee T eee 8 Click Finish to close the Wizard on You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual 4 4 5 Windows 2000 Modifying a workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced u
5. 5 3 3 Updating firmware If you wish to take advantage of new functionalities or improved functionalities for your Hercules Router we recommend that you regularly visit the www hercules com website to check whether any firmware updates are available We strongly recommend that you carry out firmware updates while connected by the Ethernet cable and not via WiFi During the update all settings that you have previously modified Internet connection settings WIFI security Key will be lost If a firmware update is available On the www hercules com website click the Support FAQ link Follow the on screen instructions provided Then On the WiFi ManagerN homepage click the Toolbox button Select Update firmware Click the Browse button Select your firmware file then click Open a Click Update to import the data Your Hercules Router will now use this new firmware version Toolbox 88 102 User Manual HWNR 300 5 4 Other advanced options Hercules Wireless N Router 5 4 1 Assigning priority to a type of data in the event of an overloaded network WiFi Manager N using the QOS Quality of Service function allows you to ensure the continuity of data streams even on an overloaded network by giving priority to a specific stream in relation to other data streams To access the QOS function Advanced settings hA Enable Qos This page lets you add a QOS rule Rule name
6. Bandwidth Download s kbit s Guaranteed vi Local IP address Local port range Remote IP address Remote port range Traffic type None Protocol TCP w On the home page click the Advanced settings button Select QOS Enable the QOS function If you wish add a priority rule by clicking the Add a rule button In the window which opens enter the name of the rule Select the transfer type upstream or downstream Enter the speed you wish to use Select a priority guaranteed or maximum Maximum priority corresponds to the highest level of priority The principle consists of using the required bandwidth for the immediate transfer of data Guaranteed priority guarantees data traffic according to the availability of bandwidth Your network serves as a bridge between two networks the local network the computers and devices connected at your home and the Internet network If you wish enter a local IP address and a local port The local IP address and local port correspond to the local network The QOS rules only apply to the computers communicating within this network If you wish enter a remote IP address and a remote port User Manual 89 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Sat Rule Upstream Downstream z Haiii name bandwidth bandwidth Modify Remove cL The remote IP address and remote port correspond to the computers which communicate with the Internet In t
7. 4 5 6 _ Windows Me Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced Users cei rE A E A A E A 74 4 6 Computers running Windows 98 SE Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 15 4 6 1 Windows 98 SE Creating a workgroup ssscsssssssssssssssscsssssvsssvscsvsssssvsvsvsvsvsvsvavsvavsvanens 75 4 6 2 Windows 98 SE Sharing Old Gre cscxcczccscsczcccsess settssasdacsaissetlasucidaieusettatuaiiedeunsttsnnics 75 4 6 3 Windows 98 SE Acoessing shared POWerS sssssssesssescssssssssssscsvsvsvscssevsvessvsvsvssavavavavavavansvanasess 76 4 6 4 Windows 98 SE Sharing a printet scscscscsssssssssscssssssssscscsssssssssvsvscsvsvsvsvsvsvsvsvscsssvssstens 76 4 6 5 Windows 98 SE Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network 78 4 6 6 Windows 98 SE Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced USOS sda ce aa E E ahaa uk abuses 79 5 WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERG essssssssssssssssssesssesesseseessesesseesesseeseseseseeeseeeees 80 5 1 Configuring your WiFi Network s advanced Options s sciviennantieininnnonieniiannemienis 80 Sle SCOMMOUMMG VOUT MEMEC MENA Mirs ortar E unin ats 81 5 2 1 Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access for a computer to certain Internet SCIVICES scseccssessssssessssssessssssessssssessessesssctsessessess 81 5 2 2 Limiting access of one of your network computers to Intern
8. stoves and any other heat producing devices including amplifiers direct sunlight Do not cover your Router Unplug the Router s power cable if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time To unplug the power cable take hold of and pull on the plug Never pull on the cable itself Disconnect the Router before cleaning Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners 1 2 Specifications Your Hercules Wireless N Router is equipped with several functionalities 1 802 11n wireless WiFi router 2 10 100 LAN switch and 3 Internet firewall Compatible with the following WiFi protocols 802 11b 1 2 5 5 and 11Mbits s data rates in the 2 4GHz band 802 119 6 9 12 18 24 36 48 and 54Mbits s data rates in the 2 4GHz band 802 11n draft 1 0 and 2 0 data rates in the 2 4GHz band varying depending on the bandwidth of the channel used 20 or 40MHz Values are classified from MCS0 to MCS15 and vary from 7 2 to 144 44Mbits s for 20MHz and from 15 to 300Mbits s for 40MHz DSSS CCK frequency range and OFDM modulation from 2 412GHz to 2 484GHz 13 channels Compatible with the following security protocols WEP with 64 and 128 bit key length WPA PSK with TKIP or AES encryption 802 111 security protocol WPA2 with TKIP and AES encryption 802 11i security protocol Filtering by MAC address IP address URL blocking SPI firewall WMM mode support Wi Fi MultiMedia WPS Wi Fi Pr
9. DNS server address a Enter the primary DNS server address along i with that of the secondary DNS server which Secondary DNS server address takes over from the primary DNS server if it should fail This information is included in the membership details sent to you by your ISP User Manual 91 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Click the Modify button to validate your choice 5 4 5 Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain name server Thanks to the Dynamic DNS or DDNS function in WiFi Manager N your IP address is always known to your domain name server Simply enter the supplied password and username and the Dynamic DNS service takes care of regularly sending your Router s public IP address that assigned to your Router s Internet connection by your service provider Note You must have subscribed to a Dynamic DNS service ae On the home page click the Advanced Advanced settings settings button est WA Enable DDNS Tick the Enable DDNS box peeyider DynDNS v Select the DDNS server to which you have Subscribed then enter the required information username and password These items of information were supplied when you subscribed to the service Domain name User name Email Password Key Modify fm cancel Click the Modify button to validate your choice 5 4 6 Configuring your Router remotely Thanks to a computer connected to the Internet WiFi Manager N allows you to re
10. High Speed Internet section right click the icon corresponding to your network adapter or network bridge if you have created one and select Properties 3 In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties window scroll through the list and highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP 4 Click Properties select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 5 Click OK to close the windows then exit the Control Panel The Hercules Router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer An IP address is a unique address assigned by the router to the computer Each computer has its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be identified within the network HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Windows 2000 CIEE ajx 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network and Dial Up Connections Right click the appropriate connection and Connect using select Pr operties E Hercules wireless G 3 Inthe General tab highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP Components checked are used by this connection V Client for Microsoft Networks v B File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks MY AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1 3 0 0 5 General Sharing 2 v Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication acro
11. address Assign IP Stabe IP Select Static IP if you have subscribed to an IP address Hs es Internet line with a fixed IP address ES MEEK a g E This information can be found in the membership Defa gatevmy details sent to you by your ISP heaps iceland Enter the IP address subnet mask and default Secondary DNS server gateway User Manual 25 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Click Next to move on to step 3 Enabling your WiFi network If you connect to the Internet via an ADSL Ethernet modem Select the PPPoE connection type ea eee Con Oe eee Enter your connection username login and sawn password This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Also enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network If you wish you can always stay connected thereby leaving your Internet connection enabled all the time you can also choose to disconnect automatically after a certain length of time Click Next to move on to step 3 Enabling your WiFi network If you use another connection mode PPTP or L2TP For information on your connection mode please verify your connection information found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP If you select the PPTP connection type M r shld fel acme Select PPTP in the drop down list Ad
12. any changes lf this box is not ticked the shared files can only be read and not changed 60 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router AN the Shared folder name Properties window is divided into two sections Local sharing and security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC The files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder Network sharing and security however allows for the sharing of files among more than one computer 5 Click Apply to validate your choices then click OK to close the window Vi Music An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that the folder is now shared You can only share the contents of a folder and not an individual file We therefore recommend that you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be shared 4 3 3 Windows XP Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup In Windows XP the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup Wizard E 1 Click Start My Computer Network Tasks 2 Click My Network Places then click View workgroup computers gt 3 dd a network place View network connections You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup Set up a home or small 3 Double click the computer that is shar
13. devices only support the MEDIUM level WEP 128 you should not select the HIGH WPA PSK or VERY HIGH WPA2 levels If you wish to automatically define security for your WiFi network Click the Automatic button Your network will be automatically protected via a WPA2 WPA2 key TKIP and AES Click Next Summary of your WiFi connection Q On the page displayed you can view a summary of your WiFi connection Make a note of the tre network name security type and key used cna Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the home page Your settings are immediately saved and applied If you wish to manually define security for your WiFi network Click the Manual button Select your level of security Read the text explaining the concept of security Select your level of security MEDIUM _ WEP 128 HIGH WPA VERY HIGH WPA2 _ Very high WPA2 type security or None no security High WPA type security Click Next For more information on security levels please Medi WEP126 C it aoe Ed Mealurn da refer to section 3 6 2 Securing your WiFi a None no security network 28 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Summary of your WIFI connection hernnuies ever 2 F Hercules Wireless N Router On the page displayed you can view a summary of your WiFi connection Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the ho
14. icon on your Desktop The connection window to the Router appears Hercules uickKAccess tus WiFi ManagerN a ik NA m Connect to router Password Change password Change password Note We strongly recommend that you change the password when entering this menu for the first time To change the password click the Change password button Initial default password 123456 22 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Or if you have chosen not to install the QuickAccess icon Open up the browser of your choice Internet Explorer Mozilla Firefox or Netscape Navigator and enter the address http 192 168 2 1 You are now at the door to enter WiFi Manager N which you must open using a password To open the door enter the default password or enter your own password if you have already defined one for information on how to define your own password please refer to chapter 3 2 Changing the WiFi Manager N password Click Connection A The password ensures that you are the only one who can access your WiFi Manager N interface and therefore your Hercules Router s settings For this reason it is important that you change the password when using WiFi Manager N for the first time see below 3 2 Changing the WiFi Manager N password When opening the door to WiFi Manager N for the first time we strongly recommend that you change the default password 123456 during your f
15. mini drawbridges referred to as ports in your firewall using port forwarding User Manual 81 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 To put your camera online or authorize access to one or more of your computers for specific Internet services automatic mode _ On the home page select Your Internet Your Internet firewall settings i firewall settings Click the Port Forwarding button EEA Prodefnadeppiicainte W In the Add a rule list select a predefined Moaicthie predennied rule A application Webcam or IP camera Peer to Peer Online gaming Service name Computer on which the service will be applied Computer v Select the name of the computer or connected to the Router on which the IP address a ae service will be applied or enter its IP address Protocol TCP amp UDP f i S The other settings are filed in Port range a automatically TCP ports UDP ports Start port Start port End port End port External port External port Internal port Internal port A If you wish to modify the default number of ports and save the rule with different values than those predefined click the 4 Icon Next enter the new port numbers This procedure does not modify the default values entered in the Router but rather creates a new rule If you subsequently remove this rule then add it again the modifications you have made will be lost and the default values will apply Click the Add button
16. of WiFi Manager N it is time to move on to a few practical applications In the following chapters we will show you how wireless computing is closely linked to user friendliness and ease of use Sharing your folders your printer or letting friends use your ADSL connection for online gaming are some examples of the things we will help you to do Enter the world of wireless and join in the Wireless Attitude 4 1 A few important points to bear in mind before getting started We advise you to follow the instructions provided hereinafter for each of your computers The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the various operating systems discussed Please ensure that you refer to the chapters corresponding to your operating system These procedures also apply to the computers or devices directly connected to your Router via an Ethernet cable To share an ADSL connection your Hercules Router and your modem ADSL Ethernet cable or Internet Box must be switched on and your ADSL line must be active Reminder the WiFi network you have just finished setting up is an Infrastructure type network as opposed to Ad hoc mode as it is composed of an access point and one or more computers 4 2 Computers running Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection Ne create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection between computers running Windows Vista it is not imperative that the c
17. of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 2000 please refer to the Windows online help utility 4 5 Computers running Windows Me Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A simple solution for sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows Me is to use the Home Networking Wizard This Wizard will help you create a real home network 4 5 1 Windows Me Using the Home Networking Wizard in an Infrastructure network ae 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Communications Biel Home Networking Wizard Home Networking Wizard Tae canis inched Internet Connection Wizard 2 Click Next MSN Messenger Service NetMeeting A If you have already used this Wizard on this computer the Setup Options panel appears Select want to edit my Home Networking settings on this computer then click Next Phone Dialer User Manual 69 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Hone Sieben Weed Imitimi Core hn A canny can acie the iemet dischi o iie he ihe ection of the Coe ho pou use he b se on thes compote Yet thin engai uama fhe talon C G connection ba irch cirage cn my beeen reste ual privite diti botea Ba iy Inbar barii pateak PP I A feo ciba bs ay EF umg thee holler dae C Hp hi campia does not me ha Irian
18. phone calls via the Internet or your videos or a Slowdown in terms of your downloads A The WMM function is only compatible with other WMM devices On the home page click the Advanced settings button ey eect Enable the WWMM function By default the WMM function is enabled Un tick al this box to disable the function Advanced settings User Manual 93 102 Hercules Wireless N Router 5 5 Product information HWNR 300 WiFi Manager N allows you to view all of the information relating to the functioning of your Hercules R outer To consult product information Product information Prodat eilocmetiog Hocker MAC address Onde Ze M82104 LAN SECTION i DHCP server status Erathed Router IP address 192 168 2 1 Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 WiFi WLAN SECTION wei network status tnabied Network name Hierascs Channel number 11 Wei seourky Oisabied MAC eddrese titertog Uvsabeed 94 102 User Manual INTERNET CONVECTION Comecon status Connector type Internet IP address Subnet maski Delat gateway Primary ONS server Secondary DNS servers Connected Dynamic IP 10 10 1740 255 255 254 0 10 198 13 234 10 10 00 41 104 09 MAC adarews 00 00 71 244202205 FTRMIW ARE Vervionm 120 HARDWARE Version Rev A On the home page click the Product information button The following items of information are displayed MAC address of your Hercules Router s
19. 3 5 1 Selecting your Internet connection With WiFi Manager N you don t have to be a computer expert to share your Internet connection via WiFi with your Router just get together the information sent to you by your service provider 30 102 User Manual HWNR 300 E WAN settings Internet connection a ADSL Ethernet modem PPPoE connection Connection type PPPoE Connection Username Hercules Login Connection Password eeceese MTU Maximum Transmission unit 1392 512 1492 Always stay connected Disconnect automatically vv internet Box Cable Modem or Router Clone my PC s MAC address Hercules Wireless N Router On the home page click WAN settings Internet connection Select the Internet connection mode ADSL Ethernet modem or Internet Box Cable Modem or Router If you select the ADSL Ethernet modem mode Select the PPPoE connection type Enter your connection username login and password This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Also enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network lf you wish you can always stay connected thereby leaving your Internet connection enabled all the time you can also choose to disconnect automatically after a certain length of time If you select the Internet Box Cable
20. 300 3 In the Internet Connection window select the A direct connection to my ISP using the following device option 4 Select your Hercules Wireless G adapter in the drop down list then click Next 5 If the Internet Connection Sharing window appears select No do not want to share my Internet connection 6 Click Next 7 Enter the computer name Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize in the list of workgroup computers my computer wifi computer or julie for example 8 Select the Use this workgroup name option and enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 9 Click Next 10 If you wish you can enable sharing for the My Documents folder by ticking the My Documents folder and folders in it box In this case the Wizard will prompt you to enter a password 11 If you wish you can enable sharing of your printer by selecting it in the list 12 Click Next HWNR 300 Home Matemrking inne 2j Horns Helemking Setep diak A Home Networung Setup da enatees you io woe Hone Netwostung on Windows 38 and Windows computer You can create a Setup dak tor other comptan on your home netrrotk thet we narren Window W and atoe A Yous home minak may not mah Comectly arti pou have Compin
21. A The network configuration you selected is not recommended because more than one comp ute rs are a In eady pr ote cted by the inte gr a ted computer connects directly to the Internet There is no reliable way to share files between A computers while protecting your computer from Internet security threats fi rewa Il Microsoft recommends a network in which all computers connect to the Internet through a single computer or through a residential gateway This wizard will enable the Internet Connection Firewall ICF on this computer ICF will protect this computer from Internet security threats but it might also prevent this computer from sharing files with other computers on your network Center Network Setup Wizard 9 If your computer has at least three Your computer has multiple connections connections or network devices the window Opposite appears In this case let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections 10 Click Next You have more than one connection on this computer The wizard can bridge these connections so that other computers using them can communicate The wizard needs to know which connections are for your network Determine the appropriate connections for me Recommended Let me choose the connections to my network Learn more about network bridging 58 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name L Examples Family Ro
22. A symmetrical block based encryption standard supporting different key lengths this is a powerful quick and efficient encryption method ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode High speed transfer mode for fixed size data CCK Complementary Code Keying Advanced encoding scheme for radio waves in wireless networks allowing for high transfer speeds Client Computer equipped with a PCI USB or PCMCIA WiFi adapter User Manual 95 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Protocol managing the allocation of IP addresses to computers DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Technique for using radio frequencies in broad spectrum wireless networks meant to increase the range of transmissions ESSID Service Set Identifier 8 to 32 character identifier often abbreviated as SSID serving as the unique name for a network shared by Clients and the access point Ethernet port or RJ 45 Port allowing for the connection of two devices via a cable such as a PC and a router in order to exchange data packets without collision Filter Device placed between the telephone plug and the modem to improve the quality of telephone communications which are often degraded by ADSL signals Firewall Combination of software and security devices protecting a network connected to the Internet Infrastructure mode Communication mode consisting of grouping together several computers equipped with WiFi in a network v
23. Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access All shared folders appear 4 4 4 Windows 2000 Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi A To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed User Manual 65 102 Hercules Wireless N Router On the computer connected to the printer General Sharing Ports Advanced Security Device Settings 7 wifi printer Not shared m Drivers for different versions of Windows If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows then you will need to install additional drivers for it Additional Drivers HWNR 300 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing 3 In the Sharing tab select the Shared as radio button and enter a name for your printer Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize my printer or home laser printer for example If one of your computers is running Windows 98 SE we recommend that the sharing name not exceed 12 characters without spaces in order to ensure its compatibility with this operating system 4 Click Apply then OK On the computers that will use the shared printer Lecal a Heteak Printer
24. ERCULES for example and a description if required The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 14 Click Next 15 Verify the configuration settings you have entered in the window that appears then click Next The Wizard configures the computer for the home network This may take a few minutes 16 Before completing the procedure you may select the Create a Network Setup Disk option This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium your choice of floppy disk or USB key so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP This operation is carried out automatically once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard User Manual 59 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Network Setup Wizard 17 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard n gn Once the procedure is finished Windows XP may Taa ee set up this computer for home or small p rom p t yo u to re sta rt yo ur com p ut er For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish Ae procedures described in this chapter are specific t
25. Full corper rare Hpk agia iaip HOME Fo wag tha Biehl Iderthcanor wag ip jean a donan ane penig a tocol user click Heat I Netevcth IO To panama Ghat coinguii OF ter a deere Shek Sy P T Pipan Identification Changes 21x You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name M y WiFi Computer Full computer name My WiFi Computer More Member of Domain Workgroup HOME m 64 102 User Manual 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click System 2 In the System Properties window select the Network Identification tab 3 Click the Properties button 4 In the Computer name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer or julie for example 5 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 6 Click OK A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Click OK once more HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 4 2 Windows 2000 Sharing folders Comment User limit My Pictures Properties E General Sharing Sh
26. HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 1 CONTENTS Click a title in this table of contents to access the corresponding section YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER c ccssssssessssssesessssesesssseesseseescessseaesssseaessensaeaseneaeass 4 Tel RECOMMENCAUONS anatina ana eA NEA EANES R 4 t2 221611 2 11 0 Senne ere Men E E A EO rire nt 4 i MINIAUNESYStE TeqUIFEMENIS sensau N 5 WA BOX COMMIS 6h ailes as ttontatiescstlu bien A TA sd ins sant ik onan satis ina eh A 5 LS lt Frontiace overvie W sctesceisessiststossheuiibesptsedseiltastaate o eii ii E a bomamdehoanettion 6 Ce ZCOMMECUVITY OVEFVIGW caiscccicurrattsavsganand a T AON 6 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER s sssesesssensrensrensrnsrnnnnnnonnennnennnennnnennnesnnne 7 2 1 How to position your Hercules Wireless N ROUTER anainastanwanninnindannainaoiin 7 2 2 Uninstalling your modem or disabling the automatic connection to your modem 8 2 3 Getting past the Content Advisor parental control s sssssssssssisssinssinsninnnrnnnrnnnrnnnnrnnnrnnrnnreenreens 9 2 4 Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation Assistant 10 2 5 Installing Hercules Wireless N Router OnlY s sssssrsssensressnnsrennnnnrennnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrenrnnnrnrnnnrn 11 2 6 Installing the Hercules pack Hercules Wireless N Router Wireless N USB Key sees 15 Pi stalling Me Wireless N USB Key ONY cererea an aA A 19 A8 EDO ING CER OM aasre aE E 19 2 9 Connecting to a net
27. Modem or Router mode Select the Assign IP type Static IP or Automatic DHCP If you select Automatic DHCP the DHCP server will be responsible for assigning the IP address Select Static IP if you have subscribed to an Internet line with a fixed IP address This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Enter the IP address subnet mask and default gateway User Manual 31 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Clone mr Pos MAC PRESS If you select the L2TP connection type wr Other connection PPTP LITP connection PPTP paleway Connection IO optional MTU Masini Trancrresshos wrt Always stay esa ha Disconnect automaticaly 32 102 User Manual HWNR 300 If you select another connection type If you select the PPTP connection type Select PPTP in the drop down list Enter the host name supplied when subscribing to the service If necessary click the Clone button to clone your PC s MAC address Enter your connection username login and password Also enter the PPTP gateway and if you wish a connection ID for this gateway This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network Select L2TP in the drop down list Enter the host
28. P settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address ee eee Subnet mast e ee Default gateway ao Obtain DNS server address automatically C Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server l Altemate DNS server Advanced 68 102 User Manual 1 Click Start Settings Network and Dial up Connections 2 Select the connection to the local area network corresponding to your Hercules Wireless G device 3 Right click the connection and select Properties 4 In the Local Area Connection Properties window select Internet Protocol TCP IP 5 Click Properties 6 In the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically 7 Click OK to close the windows Windows may prompt you to restart your computer To access the Internet you can now simply launch your Internet browser HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 4 7 Windows 2000 Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc To manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection in Windows 2000 Access the Device Manager Select your WiFi adapter in the list
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30. S In order to prevent malicious users from using your Internet connection A If you don t apply any security your network will not be protected Any user whether with bad intentions or not will be able to connect to it User Manual 41 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 arg mer In the status zone you can consult the overview of ec haces ene iied your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings 3 6 3 Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WIFI computers or devices Filtering by MAC address is a complement to your security settings allowing you to select the wireless computers and devices authorized to connect to your local area WiFi network A MAC address is a unique address created by the builder of the network device WiFi or Ethernet serving to identify this element within a network Before enabling filtering we recommend that you connect via WiFi all computers you wish to authorize To enable filtering by MAC address E Before you can enable filtering by MAC address Enable WiFi network fy verify that the Enable WiFi network box is ticked Click the Enable MAC address filtering button Tick the Enable MAC address filtering box Enable MAC address filtering Ww To add a WiFi computer or device webcam game console or other to the list If you are using this function for the first time szamon ost An
31. a cpat es cew Misma Hih rk img W iad bans Connection Share When this computer a conmectag to pou home nabeak ures a other compules fis n pou Pome can soccer Pe kienet Do you mart offer computers on you home network to use the intanet connection on ths comode Yes Select the Gewce that connects the Computer to your home netecdk T No do met wari to share my bianet correction _ cnet Hame Mehr meg imd x Compete aed yakqiun namas Cach compute on you hore retvor must have 4 unique name and telorg to the same woe goup Computer Name Type a ureque name bo ia computer for example Panidtoon o Mary Dargita mare rai congain Werkgous Narie Workgroup names artiy a GOO of Computers Gn yout home raiak K onl to how manbait ol a household hyve the tama bdtett C Ur te gena wortgop name HSWOHE pacomrended Use thet pokop rui rome EC Hime Metro ite imd Sheee fins and pinys Tou can shave tolan anc pinis on the computer rath was on other hora nemed Compute Select the Check bos below for files pou mant to share wih other computers on the bome network Clow the check bow for ary resource pou dom ward to ae FF My Docurserds lolde and al folders in Basement Te shae additional folders ct panters on pou computers cick Stat dich Help and word hamd in Windows Het Me Hab and Sunpet cres 70 102 User Manual HWNR
32. acter corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z authentication method via shared key or Auto authentication when requested by the device Open no authentication Shared authentication method via shared key or Auto authentication when requested by the device HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Level of security Authentication HIGH WPA PSK VERY HIGH WPA2 Latest generation heightened level of security specially designed for environments such as a small office or the home based on a pre shared key Latest generation very heightened level of security specially designed for environments such as a small office or the home based on a pre shared key Level of security selected by the router depending on the maximum level of security supported by the devices on the network Password with a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Password with a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Password with a minimum of 8 alphanumeric characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z TKIP TKIP or AES You must not select a level of security in WiFi Manager N more advanced than that supported by your computers or other WiFi
33. age Your settings are immediately saved and applied ts If you select NO SECURITY not recommended N it WF None no security If you do not apply any security your network will not be protected Any user whether with bad intentions or not will be able to connect Click Next On the page displayed you can view a summary of your WiFi connection Make a note of the network name security type and key used slami parades Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the home page Your settings are immediately saved and applied Summary of your WIFI connection bei G If you have mastered the concept of WiFi security you can use the less user friendly method of directly entering your security criteria This method is accessible via the home page by clicking the Your WiFi connection settings button 3 5 Sharing your Internet connection via the Router You can easily pair your Hercules Router with your modem thereby sharing your Internet connection with your other computers and or game consoles Once installation of your Router is complete your WiFi connection and firewall are enabled However you must still select your type of Internet connection via Ethernet modem Box or other method and enter the required information To do so simply consult the items of information supplied by your ISP typically found in the membership details sent to you connection username login connection password
34. al outlet EILUIES Click Next the arrow symbol User Manual 15 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Step 3 Disconnect the cable connecting your modem to your computer and connect it to the WAN port on your Hercules Wireless N Router biteonmec the Mhariri coble connecting your modem te your compuler onal canot the modems Ethinnnt cable to the WAN connector on the router Modem The power LED lights up and the WiFi LED flashes The Internet WAN LED lights up and flashes during data transfer Click Next the arrow symbol Step 4 Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to one of the four Ethernet ports on your Hercules Wireless N Router and the other end to your computer s Ethernet port The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up Hercules RowterN Installation Assistant ik f qi Connect the included Ethernet cable between your router and your computer Modem Click Next the arrow symbol 16 102 User Manual _ Hercules Wireless N Router Step 5 The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility If you do not wish to install this utility you will only be able to access your Router by manually entering its address please see section 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manage
35. ally enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc To manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection in Windows Me Access the Device Manager Select your WiFi adapter in the list of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows Me please refer to the Windows online help utility 74 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 6 Computers running Windows 98 SE Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 98 SE it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup 4 6 1 Windows 98 SE Creating a workgroup Network HE Configuration Identification Access Control mj Windows uses the following information to identify your ie computer on the network Please type 4 name for this computer the workgroup it will appear in and a short description of the computer Computer name witi computer Workgroup HOME Computer M y WiFi computer Description Cancel 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel D
36. alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings If you select the VERY HIGH WPA WPA2 security type WiFi security WPA WPA2 security X Enter a key composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers from 0 9 and letters from A to F 40 102 User Manual Select the level of security WPA WPA2 Enter a password 8 alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings HWNR 300 If you select the HIGH WPA security type Wri Security WPACPSE TKIP oocunty Aiexiichsconaal wah Enter a key composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers fram 0 9 and letters from A fo Fj WPA PSK is a high level
37. anual 67 102 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 4 6 Windows 2000 HWNR 300 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection FI hetarik and Lualap Tamper iiur Pie Edt Ve Pevoites Pode Akm ep emi o s oe lA e g Oe Biia a hcan end Dup Conmections A ihe hrer Lisi Are Network and Dlal up Ssrecien Connection E A Connections Create Thati Level Arta Dorerecclien haa Tapii LAN Conor Sata habe EE Hirini Wi oiei G PCI jal Cephas bha propertes of the plenei oradin Local Area Connection 2 Properties E ei xf General Sharing Connect using BY Hercules Wireless G Components checked are used by this connection Client for Microsoft Networks M JBI File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks M Y AEGIS Protocol IEEE 802 1x 3 0 0 5 v Internet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties m Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks I Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties a q 21x General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate I
38. are name My Pictwes Maximum allowed g Allow Users To set permissions for how users access this Permissions folder over the network click Permissions To configure settings for Offline access to 7 this shared folder click Caching Caching You can share this folder among other users on your network To enable sharing for this folder click Share this folder C Do not share this folder gt Share this folder Cancel Apply 2x 1 Selectthe folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 Inthe Sharing tab select Share this folder 4 On the Share name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems You can also limit access to the folder by selecting a limited number of users and the type of access by clicking the Permissions button 5 Click Apply then OK 4 4 3 Windows 2000 Accessing shared folders Folders x w Desktop 4y My Documents H My Computer Fisk My Network Places 2 Entire Network 3 My Pictures o E Microsoft Windows Network Eaa Workgroup adapter 1 Click Start Programs Accessories Windows Explorer 2 Double click My Network Places Entire Network then Microsoft Windows Network 3 Double click your workgroup You access the list of the computers in your workgroup 4
39. aring Use Printer Offline Refresh Create Shortcut Delete Fename Properties User Manual 51 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 In the Printer Properties window click the Change sharing options button 5 In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue 7 If you share this printer only users on your network with a usemame and password for this computer can print to t The printer will not be available when the computer sleeps To change these settings use the Network and Sharing Center Change sharing options Share this printer Share name Render print jobs on client computers t d with user running different versions of want to install additional drivers so that the sto find the print driver when they connect ta Additional Drivers 6 Tick the Share this printer box 7 Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name 7 you share this printer only users on your network with a 8 Click Apply then OK usemame and password for this computer can print to it The printer will not be available when the computer sleeps To change these settings use the Network and Sharing Center V Share this printer Share name Shared Printer V Render print jobs on client computers Drivers f this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so t
40. ate this chapter to users who wish to take advantage of the subtleties of WiFi and explore their Routers more advanced functionalities But be careful Modifying certain settings may have a negative impact on the proper functioning of your network and therefore on your Router You should bear in mind however that nothing is irreversible and that you can always return to the original configuration or reload a personalized configuration A In certain cases your settings will only be taken into account after WiFi Manager N has restarted 5 1 Configuring your WiFi network s advanced options This window contains the settings which affect the functioning of your Hercules Router If you do not know their functions we recommend that you keep the default settings In the General settings window click the Your HD ae WiFi connection settings button In the Your WiFi connection settings window click the Expert WiFi settings button The Fragmentation threshold consists of defining Fragmentation threshold 2346 the size at which data packets are fragmented If the size is less than the predefined amount the packet is not fragmented By contrast if the size is greater the packet is fragmented before being transmitted then reconstituted at the access point Fragmentation lets you improve the success of transmissions When an RTS threshold is defined the wireless RTS threshold 2347 device asks the access point for author
41. ber method PIN code at Sat eaten Serene Serre ES Enter the PIN code of the WPS device you wish to ae connect This Function a equvalerr to pressing the bution bostes on the bat of the fer Perineal 4 rn ato tometer method PRI cote Click the connection button To find out the PIN code for your WPS device please refer to section 4 3 3 Connecting to a network with a PIN code in the user manual of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or refer to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your WPS device 20 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or your device via WPS If the connection is not secure a WPA or WPA2 type security key depending on the client s capabilities is generated automatically For more information on connecting your device via WPS please refer to the PDF user manual of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key or to the manual supplied by the manufacturer of your WPS device 2 9 2 Connecting to a network in client mode Note by default your Hercules Wireless N Router is configured to master mode meaning that it will serve as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect By switching to client mode your Router will connect to a master WPS device which will become the access point You should be aware however that your Hercules Wireless N Router with its router function is not meant to c
42. by clicking on the line for that user Reader authorization to view only Contributor authorization to view add and delete or Co owner authorization to view modify add and delete 5 Click Share Be sure to note the path indicated which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer For example PC WIFl Users My documents Shared Pictures Folders 6 Click Done The folder is now shared You can now display all shared folders and files on the computer or the shared files on the network by clicking the links in the Network and Sharing Center 4 2 3 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing shared folders 1 In the file explorer accessible via Start Computer double click Network i hms Gigy Workgroup Nesle You access the list of the computers P eT Ai pees VMAs lt on the same network Use the path Music y o indicated by Windows when setting up sii sharing for example PC pee be WIFI Users My documents Shared EB ewin Pictures Folders Pubi 5 as 2 Double click the computer sharing E PCHOME the folders you wish to access ected 3 If a password has been defined See enter your user name and your Da password All shared folders appear Depending on your authorization level you can display modify add and or delete shared folders and files 4 2 4 Windows Vista Sharing a printer You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home
43. c www hercules com 2 3 Getting past the Content Advisor parental control If you have enabled the Content Advisor in your Internet browser in order to control access to certain sites which may include contents of a violent or otherwise undesirable nature you will not be able to immediately connect to WiFi Manager N to configure and view the settings for your Hercules Wireless N Router After launching QuickAccess the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N the Content Advisor will ask you for authorization to view the site http 192 168 2 1 This site corresponds to the WiFi Manager N interface on your Router To access the site simply give your authorization to Always allow this Web site to be viewed Once you have done so the Router s address will be stored in your Internet browser and you will then be able to access WiFi Manager N directly User Manual 9 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 2 4 Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation Assistant The Assistant available on the CD ROM included with the Router will guide you through the different steps of the installation To help you with the installation each of the steps is described below Insert the included CD ROM into your CD ROM drive The installation Assistant appears automatically If the installation menu is not launched automatically Double click My Computer Windows 2000 XP or Computer Windows Vista Double click L Do
44. ce could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 20cm between the radiator amp your body Copyright Guillemot Corporation S A 2008 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in
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46. devices For example if your computers or other devices only support the WEAK WEP 64 or MEDIUM WEP 128 levels you should not select the HIGH WPA PSK or VERY HIGH WPA2 level A If you have used the WPS function to connect a WPA or WPA2 type security key has automatically been generated To secure your WiFi network Security NO WIFI SECURITY WiFi security Disabled v Your wireless network is not protected We recommend that you secure it now by clicking YES in order to prevent malicious users from using your Internet connection Before enabling security for your WiFi network verify that the Enable WiFi network box is ticked Select your level of security MEDIUM WEP 128 HIGH WPA or VERY HIGH WP A2 User Manual 39 102 Hercules Wireless N Router If you select the VERY HIGH WPA2 security type WiFi security WPA PSK security na Hiradicmal wala Enter a key composed of 64 hexadecimal characters numbers from 0 9 and letters from A to F WAS ig the most recent and highest level of Security Rando encryption is very robust One password is all you need there s no complicated key to remember WARNING If your WIR equipment installed in your computers does not support the WRAS sequrity level you must select another level Of Secuaity for your counter otherwite your cornguters will moe D able fo correct HWNR 300 Select the level of security WPA2 AES Enter a password 8
47. ding on their characteristics the materials may be recycled Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment you can make a significant contribution towards helping to protect the environment mummy ease contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you Trademarks Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Wireless Atttude is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows 2000 XP and Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Declaration of conformity with EU directives This device can be used in AT BE FR DE IE IT LU NL PL ES SE GB Fl CH Hereby GUILLEMOT CORPORATION Carentoir France declares that this Hercules HWNR 300 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformity can be consulted at this website address ftp ftp hercules com wifi DoC HWNR 300 DoC eng_Hercules_HWNR 300 pdf CE 0470 Hercules is a division of Guillemot Corporation EUROPEAN USERS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Directive 1999 5 EC of the Eur
48. dressing type ROA gt Enter the host name supplied when subscribing m to the service Your connection logn If necessary click the Clone button to clone your SoS i PC s MAC address sali Gian NSAN aes Enter your connection username login and yS Stay connmectec Disconnect automatically password Also enter the PPTP gateway and if you wish a connection ID for this gateway This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network Click Next to move on to step 3 Enabling your WiFi network 26 102 User Manual HWNR 300 If you select the L2TP connection type ye Other conmmection PPT LTP connectem Canrnechon type L Adiessing type Fate DH Hoel hme Qone my PCs MAC and t55 Tour onnecihion kein TOU OOM irc Chon Password PPTP qateway Connection 1D optional HTU Mair Pia Tranan Lane h Abways stay Disconnect Automatically connected Hercules Wireless N Router Select L2TP in the drop down list Enter the host name supplied when subscribing to the service If necessary click the Clone button to clone your PC s MAC address Enter your connection username login and password Also enter the L2TP gateway and if you wish a connection ID for this gateway This information can be
49. e Router function cuts off all of the Hercules Router s functions WiFi and ADSL connections firewall router and restarts WiFi Manager N All computers or devices connected via WiFi or Ethernet will be disconnected To restart the Router On the home page click the Toolbox button Toolbox Select Restart the Router An explanatory text explains the function of this button Click YES to confirm the restart A The Router restarts with the last settings saved No data is lost 5 3 2 Restoring your original settings If you have modified certain settings whether intentionally or not and wish to restore the original settings follow the instructions below During the restoration all settings that you have previously modified Internet connection mode WiFi security Key filtering by MAC address will be lost To restore the original settings Ss On the home page click the Toolbox button Click YES to confirm restoration of the original Settings Select Restore original settings User Manual 87 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 You can also use the Reset button located on the Router Disconnect the Router ore Press the Reset button for 5 seconds using an object with a pointed tip while at the same time reconnecting the Router Release the button then wait Your Router will load its original settings and then restart
50. e type Long preamble Short preamble If the SSID is hidden the name of the network will not be displayed during detection by a WiFi client the Network name SSID is empty in Hercules WiFi Station N for example Be sure to remember this name as you will need it to connect your WiFi devices x CTS Clear To Send protection guarantees the T none connection of wireless B G and N devices to the Hercules Wireless N Router when using wireless B G and N devices atthe same time on the network Enabling this function may reduce the speed of your Hercules Wireless N Router CTS protect Auto Always 5 2 Configuring your Internet firewall In this chapter you will learn how to lower certain defenses in order to authorize access to your computers or your IP or WiFi camera for specific Internet services P2P web FTP servers viewing your camera on the Internet or shore up other defenses to limit access on a specific computer to certain remote or Internet services Finally you also have the possibility of redirecting all Internet requests to a computer whose address you have specified 5 2 1 Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access for a computer to certain Internet services If you wish to put a camera online or if you would like for your computers to be able to either provide specific Internet services P2P web FTP servers or access specific services you will have to open up
51. ed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Support Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Support s option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for indirect damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher User Manual 99 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or packaging Depen
52. enaneanenaaneanvenseanasensenesenaneaunanasananesaresenaeneanenensaeeannennennrensensasnedensensannenneanaansenneeneneanneas Hercules Wireless N Router A If the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 Inthe Network window click the File and Print Sharing button 3 Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s box Windows may prompt you to restart your computer On the computers that will use the shared printer Add Printer Wizard Howe Ges perie attached to pour Comguter if te deectly attached to you computer cach Local cere If i attached to anotat computer click Maetwrodk Local pinter i H G j xe Browse for Printer 21x Select the network printer that you want to add Note Printers are usually attached to computers Network Neighborhood Entire Network Wifi computer ey nore Cancel Dio yau sant your window based pogan ta use this TO periei ave tha deim prier i Yer it No tes We eee 1 Click Start Settings Printers Double click the Add Printer icon 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next 3 Select the Network printer option then click Next 4 Click Browse to locate the shared printer 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer 6 Select the shared prin
53. equipped with a WiFi adapter A access a printer on the network sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network and Sharing Center please refer to chapter 4 2 1 Enabling sharing The printer must then be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which itis installed 50 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link s e D gt Control Panel gt e Control Panel Home User Accounts e Add or remove user accounts System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Classic View Appearance and Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Allow a program through Windows z rmat Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Network and Internet View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically Mouse Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs The list of installed printers is displayed 3 Right click the printer and select the Sharing option Open Run as administrato Printing Preferences Pause Printing Sh
54. ercules Wireless N Router with the Hercules Wireless N USB Key however you can also connect other WPS devices Should you wish to do so please refer to your WPS device s user manual In order to enjoy using a simplified connection thanks to the WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup functionality devices which will be connecting to your Router must be WPS compatible and certified User Manual 19 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 2 9 1 Connecting to a network in master mode Note by default your Hercules Wireless N Router is configured to master mode meaning that it will serve as the access point to which other WPS devices will be able to connect 1st option use the WPS button located on the Router On your WiFi Router press the WPS button located on the back of the R outer You now have two minutes to connect your Hercules Wireless N USB Key to the Router You will not have to repeat this step the next time you connect Press the WPS button located on the side of the Hercules Wireless N Key or the WPS button on a WPS compatible device 2 4 option use the WPS button accessible in WiFi Manager N O o On the WiFi ManagerN home page press the Automatic WiFi client connection WPS Automatic WiFi client connection WPS button s Wi N Push Button Configuration method PBC is l Fi M ana ge e r selected by default AMOSBABMROAA Click the connection button Alternatively Select Personal Identification Num
55. erminal Communications Network Setup Wizard Network Connections The Network Setup Wizard is launched od Network Setup Wizard a New Connection Wizard ae Remote Desktop Connection 2 Click Next twice 56 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Network Setup Wizard The window opposite may appear if The Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware 3 found disconnected network hardware 3 If your Hercules Wireless Adapter wireless cae ae a Ee eee so A tick the Ignore disconnected network amp Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethemet Adapter rev A hardware box then click Next Otherwise exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your router if you use a Hercules WirelessG PCI USB or PCMCIA adapter please refer to the The WiFi Station utility chapter of your User Manual Network Setup Wizard The window opposite may appear if The Wizard Do you want to use the shared connection found a shared Internet connection on the computer The wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer Unknown Internet Connection 4 i S e le ct No let me choose another way to Sharing device Do you want to use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access Yes use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access recommended No let me choose another way to connect to the In
56. et services 2 84 5 2 3 Redirecting Internet requests to a specific COMPUTEL cscseseesetstseseseseseseseeeseseseees 85 5 2 4 Protecting yourself from Internet attacks with the DOS Denial Of Service MUICHON exit EEEE E E E EE PEE eee eee eee aaa 85 Daa sA COON Wih Mulo om cole emer rE MME Cn tren tr TCT renner Ter mrt 87 5 3 1 Restarting your Hercules ROute csccesecsssssssseserscssssssscsesesssssssssecseressssacssestsersssess 87 5 3 2 Restoring your original SCUINGS 5 cnsiscisttensincenabh nad hanundarmbiaues ie uaniaeadinbn 87 Doe pdng TTIW AG asses cu EE AEA 88 54 Otheradvanced ODIONS sicvcscies aces scsareedctartsesiauced E E EO 89 5 4 1 Assigning priority to a type of data in the event of an overloaded network 89 5 4 2 Configuring the DHCP SeV f e sss sn1en1sn1snsnesnresnssrennennennenresrennennennenrennenrenrenrenreneenne 90 5 4 3 Facilitating connection of devices with the UPnP protocol ccccsscseseseseeseesesesesees 91 5 4 4 Selecting a primary and secondary domain NAME SEIVEL sscscsssesesesessteststseseseseees 91 HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 5 4 5 Linking an IP address to a dynamic domain NAME SEIVES ccsccseeseseseseeetstseseseeeeeee 92 5 4 6 Configuring your Router remotely c cccscscscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssees 92 5 4 7 Setting priorities for types of data according to available DandWidth
57. external port corresponds to the port on the Router at which the request arrives connection to the Internet for example It is supplied by your ISP The internal port corresponds to the port to which the request is redirected You can specify a single port by entering the same external and internal ports Click the Add button The computer is added to the list You can then modify remove or view the contents of the list Click the Modify button to validate your settings and return to the home page User Manual 83 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 5 2 2 Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services By default the computers are able to access all Internet services If you wish to limit access on one specific computer to certain Internet services however Internet access Peer to Peer sites you can use the IP address filtering and website blocking system To limit access on a specific computer to an Internet service filtering method by IP address On the home page select Your Internet firewall Your Internet firewall settings settings a a Click the IP Filtering button aes Enter the service name for example FTP Service name Computers 1P addresses Start port End port server Enter the IP address or the range of IP addresses of the computers in question _ In the drop down list select the service type that Currently defined Services will be bloc
58. found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network Click Next to move on to step 3 Enabling your WiFi network 3 4 3 Step 3 Enabling your WiFi network If you do not wish to enable your WiFi network eos WiFi ManagerN wl tid ie Step 3 Enable your WiFi neberork ind If you wish to enable your WiFi network Q oo N This step allows you to select whether you wish to enable your WiFi network and if you do wish to enable it lets you define a network name Enable the WiFi a network WiFi network name Hercules SSID A 4 Deselect the Enable the WiFi network box Leave the Enable the WiFi network box selected Enter the network name Once your network has been enabled it will be visible to other WiFi devices We therefore recommend that you define a security key please see the following screen Click Next User Manual 27 102 Hercules Wireless N Router o HWNR 300 l 3 4 4 Step 4 Selecting security for your WiFi network Choose whether to select Automatic or Manual security for your WiFi network n WiFi Manager N you must not select a higher level of security than that supported by your computers or other WiFi devices For example if your computers or other
59. g Paper Not Shared f Shared As Share Name fH OME home printer Password Comment 76 102 User Manual 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing 3 In the Sharing tab select Shared As and enter a name for your printer Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize printer or wifi printer for example 4 Click Apply then OK If the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing HWNR 300 File and Print Sharing 2a x T want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Hercules Wireless N Router Double click Network 2 In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button 3 Tick the I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s box Windows prompts you to restart your computer On the computers that will use the shared printer Hoera hes perie siache to pour ooengealee if ts directly attached io yoa computer cha Local Priel Fit ik attached to another computer chik Meter Local painter amp Herek ported ol coe Browse for Printer 21x Select the network printer that you want to add Note Printers are usually attached to computers Network Neighborhood Entire Network m ifi computer ey rome Click Start Setting
60. h a view to ensuring authentication access is only authorized for those who know the WEP key and confidentiality encryption An encryption key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example Al23BCD45E WiFi Wireless Fidelity An abbreviation of Wireless Fidelity WiFi is the commercial name adopted by the WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance an organization responsible for maintaining the interoperability of equipment in a wireless local area network WLAN compliant with the IEEE 802 11 standard Thus a WiFi network is actually a 802 11 network In practice WiFi allows for the connection of laptop computers desktop computers or Personal Digital Assistants PDAs many tens of meters distant from one another via an access point allowing them to communicate with one another without any cables and exchange data at high speeds WiFi Manager N Utility developed by Hercules to configure and view settings for the Hercules Wireless N Router WMM Wi Fi Multimedia Functionality certified by the Wi Fi Alliance whose goal is to define levels of priority according to available bandwidth Thus voice over IP priority 1 will take precedence over transmission of video data priority 2 which will itself take precedence over applications making use of the network such as Internet browsing priority 3 and then lastly come background applications such as printing jobs or downloads priority 4 WiFi Router Device installed a
61. hare without pn hi opening it Here your Pictures folder 4 esktop a a GE Pc wr 2 Right click the folder Select Share E Contacts D P Desktop IF Documents m Downloads D E Favorites I Links I Music 4 a Expand gt B Searc Explore I vided Open b Public Ca a jE Compu gt ed Flopg Share gt By Local Add to archive Add to Pictures rar gt ay Local gt ee Local Compress and email gt cq Locall S Compress to Pictures rar and email gt amp DVD Restore previous versions SE i gt a DVD Send To gt gt amp Networ gt Contro Cut E Recycle Copy Delete Rename New gt Properties Choose people to share with People must have a user account and password for this computer to access files you have shared To change this setting use the Network and Sharing Center Everyone All users in this list Create a new user Tell me about different ways to share in Windows Cim Geena 3 In the File Sharing window select the user s who will be able to access this folder then click Add Note You can provide access to all users with no restrictions Everyone option or select specific users previously created on your PC You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user in the drop down list User Manual 49 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 Select the Permission Level you wish to assign
62. hat the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers 4 2 5 A running Vs Windows Vista Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link 52 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Ea N E e 9 gt Control Panel gt Control Panel Home Classic View Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status Allow a program through Windows Firewall Network and Internet View network status and tasks Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound Play CDs or other media automatically Mouse Programs Uninstall a program System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Hercules Wireless N Router User Accounts Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options 7 Change startup programs sa Adda printer Choose a local or network printer Add a local printer Lise thri option only if you don t hawt a USS pimbi Madeg euor ally instali US grbin wben you plug ther in Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that
63. hernet cable between your router and your computer Modem Click Next the arrow symbol Step 5 The Assistant prompts you to install Hercules QuickAccess the quick connection utility to WiFi Manager N Click the Install QuickAccess button if you wish to install this utility If you do not wish to install this utility you will only be able to access your Router by manually entering its address please see section 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N Step 6 Once QuickAccess has been installed the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant is launched allowing you to automatically configure your Hercules Wireless N Router User Manual 13 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 For more information on the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant please refer to section 3 4 Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router Step 7 Disconnect the Ethernet cable from your computer if you have already enabled WiFi in the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant End of installation WPS connection Hercules RouterN Installation Assistant How to connect with the WPS function Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Router is now complete Before learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practical applications the screen shown above demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS Click Close to exit this screen then click Close again to exit the installation Assistant For more informat
64. his case the QOS rules only apply to data streams coming from the Internet to a computer in the local network Select a traffic type FTP HTTP websites SMTP and POP3 email management Select the protocol TCP UDP or both Click Apply to validate the new settings Rules applied to the Router are displayed in the table Click Modify to apply the rule 5 4 2 Configuring the DHCP server This chapter will explain how to configure the internal DHCP server which manages the IP addresses of your computers Advanced settings anit Router s IP configuration IP address 192 168 2 f Subnet mask 255 255 255 0 Enable DHCP rf IP address lease time Forever Start IP address 192 168 le ir End IP address 192 168 2 254 Domain name 90 102 User Manual On the home page click the Advanced settings button Select Router s IP configuration You can modify the Router s IP address 192 168 2 1 by default and its subnet mask 255 255 255 0 by default Be sure to make a note of this IP address Without it you will not be able to reconnect to your Router If you enable DHCP you can modify the start IP address 192 168 2 2 by default the end IP address 192 168 2 128 by default and the lease time for these addresses Forever is the default value If you do not enable DHCP you decide to set the IP address for each computer yourself You can assign a domain
65. iFi Station N on this computer to launch installation of WiFi Station N End of installation WPS connection Hercules HouterN Installation Assistant Ea i if Te amp How to connect with the WPS function i f UUU U Installation of your Hercules Wireless N Router Hercules Wireless N USB Key is now complete Before learning about advanced functionalities and moving on to practical applications the screen shown above demonstrates how you can connect very easily using WPS For more information on connecting using WPS please refer to section 2 9 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup To learn about all of your product s advanced functionalities please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility or section 4 The WiFi Station N utility in the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N Key To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices please refer to section 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 18 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 2 7 Installing the Wireless N USB key only To install the Wireless N USB Key Click the button The WiFi Station N installation Assistant is launched Follow the on screen instructions For more information on installing WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key 2 8 Exploring the CD ROM Click the Q button The CD ROM s tree structure is displayed in the new window You can b
66. ia a wireless access point such as the Hercules ADSL router IP address Unique computer address assigned by the router Each computer has its own IP address allowing it to be identified within the network LEAP Lightweight Extensible Authentication Protocol Security protocol developed by the company Cisco for the world of Windows The format used is identifier password MAC address Message Authentication Code Unique address created by the builder of the client adapter or router serving to identify this element within a network MIMO technology Multiple In Multiple Out Technology used in the 802 11n standard allowing for the WiFi signal to be shared over several antennas with a corresponding increase in terms of signal range and transfer speeds Transmission can take place on one channel in the 20MHz frequency band for theoretical maximum transfer speeds of 144 44Mbits s or two channels simultaneously for theoretical maximum transfer speeds of 300Mbits s with 40MHz bandwidth In both cases the WiFi signal s coverage and range are the same The choice of one mode or the other 20 or 40MHz depends solely on the transmitter used The Hercules Wireless N key will automatically adapt to the Signal received NAT Network Address Translation Technique allowing for the masking of IP addresses of local area network computers with respect to the Internet OFDM Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing Radio transmission technique
67. inally free yourself from the cable that connects you to your modem without cutting the links to your ADSL connection Viva the Wireless Attitude Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection 1 Connect to your wireless network Hercules or Currently connected to Livebox_AAAA for example Bye Hercules 2 Access the Network and Sharing Center To do sag Access Local only 11 so click the network icon on the Windows taskbar then click the Network and Sharing Center link Connect or disconnect i l Network and Sharing Center 3 Click the View status link 54 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 In the Wireless Network Connection Status window click Properties General areal 5 In the Windows Vista confirmation window click IPv4 Connectivity Continue IPv6 Connectivity Media State SSID Duration Speed Signal Quality a Activity Received 42 6 In the Wireless Network Connection Properties tab select Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 Connect using a 7 Click Properties _covigure _ This connection uses the following items DM Client for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler M J2 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Description Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interc
68. ing the folders you office network wish to access Ka view workgroup computers All shared folders appear 4 3 4 Windows XP Sharing a printer Itis possible to puta printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed User Manual 61 102 Hercules Wireless N Router On the computer connected to the printer wifi printer Properties General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings y XO You can share this printer with other users on your network To Sa enable sharing for this printer click Share this printer Do not share this printer Share this printer Share name wifi printed Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers HWNR 300 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes Right click the printer and select Sharing 3 In the Sharing tab select the Share this printer radio button and enter a name for your printer Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize my printer or home laser printer for example If one of your compute
69. ion however remains active 3 6 2 Securing your WiFi network Creating a WiFi network is very useful if you have several wireless computers or devices but how can you avoid having someone on the outside connect to your network without permission or intercept your unencrypted data exchanges Thanks to the WiFi Manager N you can define your own security choices To help you select the best level of security for your network we invite you to consult the table below which sums up the 5 types of security supported by WiFi Manager N Level of security Authentication WEAK WEP The lowest level of security whereby 64 bit key in hexadecimal Open no authentication 64 simple encryption is carried out on Shared exchanged data Each wireless client in the network must use the same key to decode the transmission MEDIUM WEP 128 Level of security identical to that of WEP 64 different Only the key length is 38 102 User Manual format 10 characters or in alphanumeric format with 5 ASCII characters e g hello A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z 128 bit key in hexadecimal format 26 characters or in alphanumeric format with 13 ASCII characters A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F An alphanumeric char
70. ion on connecting using WPS please refer to section 2 9 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup To learn about all of your product s advanced functionalities please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility To learn about practical applications for your WiFi devices please refer to section 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 14 102 User Manual HWNR 300 E i Hercules Wireless N Router 7 2 6 Installing the Hercules pack Hercules Wireless N Router Wireless N USB Key Step 1 Hercules Router and USB Click the AAT button A The Assistant will successively launch installation of your Router and your Key as well as of the associated software WiFi Manager N for the Hercules Wireless N Router and WiFi Station N the Hercules Wireless N USB Key specifically developed by Hercules to set verify and configure all connection and security settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices For more information regarding WiFi Manager N please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility For more information regarding WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key Step 2 Connect the Hercules Router s power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet Hercules Houterh Installation Assistant i om Th Connect the power cable to your router and plug it into an electric
71. ion settings i Various items of information are displayed such as the name of your network and the RF channel used Before personalizing your WiFi network verify that the WiFi network enabled box is ticked op If you wish you may personalize the Network name SSID Hercules by default _ The SSID Service Set Identifier is the unique won name shared by the WiFi adapters and the as access point in a wireless network Make ee ere oe oe sure that you do not lose or forget this were an name as you will need it to connect your WiFi i devices soon gm Select the transmission power 100 by SS default If necessary change the Radio Frequency loa r RF channel used by the local area WiFi retical pt pide es ae ten PSST network to communicate from 1 to 13 ee e Change this setting only if another transmitter is using the same channel which may result in a drop in your Router s WiFi performance rity NO WIFI SECURITY User Manual 37 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Don t forget to protect your network by selecting a security key otherwise any user whether with bad intentions or not will be able to connect to it For details on how to protect your network please refer to section 3 6 2 Securing your WiFi network Click the Modify button to validate your settings The access point restarts All computers or devices connected via WiFi are disconnected The ADSL connect
72. irst use directly via the Connect to Router window we WiFi Manac I Click the Change password outon Enter the old password 123456 if you are doing this for the first time the new password which you will select and then confirm the new password Click Confirm and Connect to store your new password and connect ANoOeAWHS Pare piina User Manual 23 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 The door to WiFi Manager N opens to the Home page depicted below You can now explore all of your Hercules Router s functionalities tus WiFi Manager N AAAA MOA TNE General settings 5 Advanced setings Toolbox General settings Connected devices ait Computer IP address HAC adkdnces ane GUILLEN a 192 168 23 NODaSe4dsert HUTU 1ta p i dl atadi FWAR F Ree LPR 00 OGLHSbZE aa 3 3 Navigating within the WiFi Manager N interface The WiFi Manager N interface has been designed to simplify navigation through the different menus Nevertheless should you ever feel a bit lost you can always click the General settings button at any time to return to the Home page the starting point for all of your Hercules Router s functionalities 3 4 Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router Thanks to the Installation Assistant available in WiFi Manager N launched automatically during the Flash installation you can very easily configure all of your settings password Internet co
73. isabling the automatic connection to your modem If you already have an Internet Box or Ethernet modem connected to your computer we recommend that you uninstall it or disable the automatic connection to this modem The objective in doing so is to establish the Internet connection via the TCP IP local area network created by the Hercules Router and no longer directly via your ADSL modem This procedure only applies if you connect to the Internet via an Ethernet modem If you have a USB modem you cannot connect the USB modem to your Hercules Router and access the Internet If you decide to uninstall the modem s drivers Switch off and then disconnect your modem from your computer s Ethernet port Uninstall the software supplied by your service provider as well as the modem s drivers For more information please refer to your modem s user manual Now connect your modem to the Internet port on your Hercules R outer If you decide to disable the automatic connection to the modem In order to avoid software conflicts please follow the procedure described below Open your Internet E xplorer browser Click Tools Internet Options The Internet Options window is displayed Select the Connections tab 8 102 User Manual HWNR 300 E i Hercules Wireless N Router E Internet Options if Scenario 1 your ISP appears in the Internet General Security Privacy Content Connections Pr
74. ital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for complian
75. ization to transmit data thereby avoiding data arriving simultaneously risk of collision Modifying the RIS threshold may affect your Router s performance Beacon Period lion The Beacon Period allows you to define the wireless network detection interval The DTIM interval corresponds to the OTIM 3 interval between two synchronous frames containing 7 information on the transmission messages 80 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router The Data Rate corresponds to the speed at which data packets are transferred both being sent and Data rate Auta received It is set to Auto by default but can be ae adjusted from 1Mbps min to 54Mbps max The N Data Rate is specific to the transfer of data in the 802 11n standard The values vary from MCSO0 to MCS15 N Data rate Auto Channel bandwidth Auto 20 40MHz 20MHz Select the channel bandwidth Select bandwidth of 20MHz on one channel to limit interference or define a higher bandwidth 40MHz two channels for transmission of your data in total comfort The Preamble type defines the size of WiFi packets A Short preamble optimizes transfer rates at the expense of WiFi coverage A Long preamble selected by default favors WiFi coverage by way of longer latency times z ee If you do not wish for your network to broadcast its Broadcast ESSID Enabled Disabled hame select the Disabled radio button Preambl
76. k PC WIFI Hercules Internet Manage network connections This computer Diagnose and repair ad Hercules Private network Customize Access Local only Connection Wireless Network Connection Hercules View status at Signal strength Good Disconnect i Sharing and Discovery Network discovery File sharing Public folder sharing Printer sharing See also Password protected sharing Internet Options Media sharing Windows Firewall Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Enabling file sharing In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing Select the Turn on file sharing radio button File sharing Off A When file sharing is on files and printers that you have shared from this computer can be ieee lee ee Network Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling public folder sharing Note A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network 46 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Public folder sharing Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button they will only be able to consult files or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open change and create files there will be no limitations on
77. ked modify Service Computers IP Start End pemave Select the protocol TCP UDP or TCP and name sis tb ink J port part UDP Enter a value in the Start port and End port fields If you only open one port the Start port and End port external port will have the same value Click the Add button The service is added to the list You can then modify remove or view the contents of the list Click the Modify button to validate your settings and return to the home page To limit access on a specific computer to an Internet service website blocking method as On the home page select Your Internet firewall Your Internet firewall settings i settings Click the IP Filtering button aae Enter the website you wish to block by entering Website address or keyword its URL www example com Or Enter a keyword for example violence which will block access to any site containing this word 84 102 User Manual _HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Click the Add button Website address or keyword Remove The website or keyword is added to the list You can then remove contents from the list Click the Modify button to validate your settings and return to the home page 5 2 3 Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer To protect the computers on your network from any unwelcome Internet requests you can create a demilitarized zone or DMZ which will redirect these reque
78. lains how to install your Hercules Wireless N Router step by step 2 1 How to position your Hercules Wireless N Router Remove the Router and the power adapter from the box To help you select the best spot to position your Hercules Router we are pleased to offer you the following tips which you may adapt according to your environment the number of rooms computers floors in your home the presence of any obstacles the locations of power and telephone plugs Position the Router near your modem ADSL cable or Internet Box and a power outlet Try to place your Router in a room centrally located in relation to your other computers and WiFi devices Keep a minimum distance of 2m between the Router and any computers and WiFi devices If you have several computers or WiFi devices on different floors in your home on the ground floor and the second floor for example you should ideally try to place your Hercules Router on the ground floor User Manual 7 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 A Your Router s WiFi performance may be greatly affected by certain obstacles such as the presence of paper a bookcase metal water an aquarium or a wall made of reinforced concrete between the Hercules Router and any WiFi adapters Moreover do not hesitate to adjust each of the 3 antennas to different positions in order to achieve optimum reception of the WiFi signal 2 2 Uninstalling your modem or d
79. le and Print Sharing HEI NacepeesseacsecsnunacenooccascenecnsventenceansTatbeverenecanreneunsosnenesoeounsunassednecsesogeuaveesenartnonstene Tl want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s Cancel HWNR 300 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Network window click the File and Print Sharing button 3 Tick the want to be able to give others access to my files box then click OK 4 Click OK to close the window Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CD ROM and restart the computer 4 6 3 Windows 98 SE Accessing shared folders Py Hy Documents E Internet Explorer El Network Neighborhood aes Entire Network El ety Hom 1 Click Start Programs Windows Explorer 2 Double click Network Neighborhood and expand it You access the list of the computers in your workgroup 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access All shared folders appear 4 6 4 Windows 98 SE Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter A To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer Home printer Properties 2 x Graphics Fonts Device Options PostScript General Details Sharin
80. me page Your settings are immediately saved and applied If you select the HIGH WPA or VERY HIGH WPA2 security type a Very high WPA2 type security Security key A High WPA type security Security key Summary of your WiFi connection tierna piid ah lt T i ret If you select the MEDIUM WEP 128 security type A Medium WEP128 type security Security key Enter the password of your choice 8 alphanumeric characters minimum An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Click Next On the page displayed you can view a summary of your WiFi connection Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the home page Your settings are immediately saved and applied Enter a WEP key composed of 26 hexadecimal or 13 alphanumeric characters A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers from 0 to 9 and letters from A to F example 123456789ABCD for a 128 bit key An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z Click Next User Manual 29 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Summary of your WiFi connection oF On the page displayed you can view a summary of your WiFi connection Make a note of the teres network name security type and key used os SERII Click Close to exit the Assistant and return to the Sant THR home p
81. motely control the R outer On the home page click the Advanced settings button eA a ao Remote management Advanced settings Enable remote management Te Enter the IP address and communication port of the computer which can remotely configure the IP address eS i Router Port Click the Modify button to validate your choice 92 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 5 4 7 Setting priorities for types of data according to available bandwidth WMM allows you to assign priority in relation to the types of data circulating on the network If this option is ticked the priorities are assigned as follows Voice over IP telephone calls via the Internet Other applications frequently using the network Web browser Background task applications printing jobs downloads email messaging For example if bandwidth is insufficient to allow for the simultaneous transit of a phone call via the Internet watching a video surfing the Internet and a download the WMM function will hold off on the download surfing the Internet and the video The objective is to guarantee optimal comfort of use for the main task at hand You can freely enable or disable this option Be aware however that if you disable this option bandwidth will be split up between all current tasks without order of priority which can be detrimental to your comfort of use for example untimely disruptions in your
82. name supplied when subscribing to the service If necessary click the Clone button to clone your PC s MAC address Enter your connection username login and password Also enter the L2TP gateway and if you wish a connection ID for this gateway This information can be found in the membership details sent to you by your ISP Enter a valid MTU value The MTU value corresponds to the maximum value in bytes of transmitted data packets for example 1500 bytes on an ADSL WiFi network HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Once you have selected your connection mode don t forget to click the Apply and Save button to Save your settings 3 5 2 Testing your Internet connection Once you have selected your Internet connection mode for your Hercules Router you can carry outa first test and verify that you are able to access the Internet RAN Forca On the General settings page you can also view the Earth icon connected or red Router not connected to see your status green Router A During this test leave the Ethernet cable connected to your Hercules Router File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Launch an Internet browser Internet Explorer Netscape Navigator or Mozilla Firefox on your x a A J Search p 9 y wg computer Address www hercules com Enter the address www hercules com The Hercules website homepage should appear If your Internet connection is working properly Itis now time fo
83. name to this server and a specific IP address according to the computer s MAC address HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Associate an IP address with a MAC address IP address MAC address doo k o A E i a The table displays the list of IP and MAC Association table of MAC addresses and IP addresses addresses added IP address MAC address Allows you to remove _ the rule from the list Click the Modify button to validate your settings 5 4 3 Facilitating connection of devices with the UPnP protocol WiFi Manager N s UPnP protocol has the objective of facilitating the connection of devices on the network for the sharing of files or of the Internet connection for example by carrying out an automatic identification of the computer s components To enable the UPnP protocol On the home page click the Advanced Advanced settings settings button Universal Plug and Play Select Universal Plug and Play Tick the Enable the UPNP function on the _ Enable the UPNP function on the router router box modify a Click the Modify button to validate your choice 5 4 4 Selecting a primary and secondary domain name server In order for you to access the Internet your ISP may sometimes require you to enter an IP address corresponding to a primary and or secondary DNS server a On the home page click the Advanced i Advanced settings settings button DNS en ee primary
84. nnection WiFi network security in a few easy steps To launch the Installation Assistant Click the Installation Assistant button es Click Next to move on to step 1 Change the password for accessing the interface 24 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 3 4 1 Step 1 Change the password for accessing the interface WiFi ManagerN Enter the new password and then confirm tt Click Next to move on to step 2 Internet WAN connection Step 1 Change the password for G accessing the interface 9 Tht cho Mowt y J Behe you amp poets y te lt aor w fh Te ture Sate m p Note of thre password fa e kiep a Copy Of Eis tale Pate af you wai be yie tw ve WOU elem be scomts Ie pist hes word e o0 3 4 2 Step 2 Internet WAN connection Indicate how you connect to the Internet Internet a Box or cable modem ADSL Ethernet Eians PPPoE modem or Other connection 7 Step 2 Internet WAN connection G l m p dow TE ot st L 1 WN an Cape Ten a e V7 manaw Ae modem 7 2 ornate Ut my rs uac te m I you Ethernet modgam x d wth your Internet Mor made he ot PPTPYL ing rr La A i La ae remou ext If you connect to the Internet via a Box cable modem or Router Assign IP Automatic DHCP Select the Assign IP type Static IP or Automatic DHCP If you select Automatic DHCP the DHCP server will be responsible for assigning the IP
85. nt compliant with the 802 119 standard will also work with 802 11b 802 11i Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family whose goal is to improve security by integrating WPA PSK authentication into AES encryption This Hercules adapter is compatible with this standard 802 11n Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 300Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency band with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions The 802 11n standard offers backwards compatibility with the 802 11b and g standards which means that equipment compliant with the 802 11n standard will also work with 802 11b and or g Access point The access point is the heart of your local WiFi network The system access point is a wireless router whose function is to bring several clients together which is to say link together all computers equipped with WiFi adapters thanks to its radio antenna Ad hoc mode Mode allowing several computers equipped with WiFi to communicate directly with one another This mode is also referred to as Peer to Peer ADSL Asymmetric Digital Subscriber Line This equipment connected to a standard telephone line offers great speed in terms of sending and receiving data AES Advanced Encryption Standard
86. nual 5 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 1 5 Front face overview Tarn Power LED ia WiFi LED litup when the WiFi connection is active Flashes during data transfer l 4 LEDs corresponding to the 4 Ethernet ports the LED is lit up when a device is connected to the corresponding port The LEDs flash during data transfer amp d Internet LED lit up when the Ethernet cable is connected to the WAN connector Flashes during data transfer 1 6 Connectivity overview Fal 6 102 User Manual Power plug to connect the power adapter Four Ethernet ports allowing your Hercules Router to be connected to 4 desktop computers and or laptop computers and or game consoles equipped with Ethernet RJ 45 ports and or devices webcam in order to create a network RJ 45 WAN port allowing you to connect an ADSL modem cable modem or Internet Box to your Hercules R outer WPS button Wi Fi Protected Setup Return to factory default settings button HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 2 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES WIRELESS N ROUTER Your Hercules Wireless N Router has been designed to be simple to use and install If you are new to working with wireless products we invite you to first follow the advice presented in chapters 2 1 to 2 3 Otherwise you can proceed directly to chapter 2 4 Launching the Hercules Wireless N Router installation Assistant which exp
87. o Windows XP For all other questions related to sharing folders a printer or an Internet connection or on using Windows please refer to the Windows online help utility 4 3 2 Windows XP Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard you can now share data located on different disk drives as long as the user has authorized access 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it oD My Music Properties ag RP S General Sharing E ST T T E E To share this folder with other users of this computer 43 only drag it to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private so that only you have access select the following check box Right click the folder Select Sharing and Security Network sharing and security od lise akara akO ras ied a 3 In the Network sharing and security section of the ate t ter tt t eine Sharing tab tick the Share this folder on the network V Share this folder on the network box Share name My Music 4 On the Share name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems Allow network users to change my files Leam more about sharing and security You can also tick the Allow network users to change my p files box In this case the user will be able to read files and Lo save
88. o link together in a network Computer Name Changes Workgroup HOME 6 A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Repeat this procedure for each computer User Manual 63 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 3 6 Windows XP Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc Hamu Tyee Status LAN or High Speed inbennet aller al LAA or High Spend inter Erabi ocn High Speed inter Disabled Click Start Connections Show All Connections Verify that your Hercules Wireless network connection is listed If its status is Disabled right click your Wireless Network Connection and select Enable If its status is Enabled right click your Wireless Network Connection and select Disable 4 4 Computers running Windows 2000 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows 2000 it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup 4 4 1 a workgroup in Windows 2000 E Syetem Progertice finned Network Bdentitication airaa User Praties Advanced CD o wrge une the iang nira in elendly pour pamp ary we rebel
89. of security based on a pre shared key Random encryption has been improved One password t all you need there s no complicated key to remember WARNING if your WIA equipment installed in your computers does not Support the WPA security level you must select another level of security for your router otherwise your computers will not be able to connect WIF meteori EnHid Seouity WFPAPSE TKIP Security MAC address Altering Dished Hercules Wireless N Router Enter a password with 8 alphanumeric characters minimum or a key with 64 hexadecimal characters of your choice An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings If you select the MEDIUM WEP 64 WEP 128 security type Securty level WEP1 28 all WEPG4 eeeeeesdee Hexadecimal value Enter a key composed of 10 hexadeamal characters numbers from 0 9 and betters from A to F if you have selected WEP64 oF 26 characters if you have selected WEP128 The WEF 64 level is the first level of security whereby single encryption is carried out on exchanged data Each network computer connected via WiFi must use the same key to decode the tran
90. ograms Advanced Options window a T Disable the automatic connection to your modem m E arena E by selecting the Never dial a connection option Your ISP defaut m Click OK Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Never dial a connection Dial whenever a network connection is not present Always dial my default connection Current Your ISP Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections LAN Settings Choose Settings above for dial up settings Internet Options f Scenario 2 your ISP does not appear in the General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced Internet Options window m er The automatic connection is managed directly by H the software furnished by your ISP Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings Refer to the user manual for your ADSL modem or for the software furnished by your ISP for details Choose Settings f you need to configure a proxy on how to disable the automatic connection and or for the Internet connection to be established via a local area network TCP IP Reminder it is the Hercules Router that will create a local area network through which the computers Local Area Network LAN settings will access the Internet LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections Choose Settings above for dial up settings A You can also find information on our website FAQs et
91. ology standardized by the Wi Fi Alliance which aims to simplify the connection and configuration of a wireless network while at the same time maintaining a high level of security This technology allows the user to enable protection of a WiFi network via a single button located on the WiFi client or via entry of a PIN code in the software supplied with the router Log on now to our website www hercules com to download the latest driver and software versions consult the list of Frequently Asked Questions FAQs relating to your product and access User Manual updates You can also discover the entire Hercules range and get information on upcoming products 98 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 7 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product please go to http ts hercules com and select your language From there you will be able to access various utilities Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you can contact the Hercules products technical support service Technical Support By email In order to take advantage of technical support by email you must first register online The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly Click Registration on the left hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on screen instructions If you have already
92. om Computer or Monica s Computer Computer description Computer name FAMILY Examples FAMILY or MONICA The curent computer name is wifi computer Some Internet Service Providers ISPs require that you use a specific computer name This is often true for computers with a cable modem If this is the case for your computer do not change the computer name provided by your ISP Learn more about computer names and descriptions Network Setup Wizard Name your network Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name HOME Examples HOME or OFFICE Workgroup name Network Setup Wizard You re almost done You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your LD network To run the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk What do you want to do Create a Network Setup Disk Use the Network Setup Disk already have Use my Windows XP CD Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers Hercules Wireless N Router 11 Enter the computer name and a description if required Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize on your network my computer wifi computer or julie for example 12 Click Next 13 Enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE or H
93. omputers belong to the same workgroup However if you wish to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating system make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers For information on how to create a workgroup please refer to the manual of your Hercules product Note The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in Windows Vista that is to say the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display You have connected your computer to a private network as opposed to a public network Therefore the discovery options namely the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks are enabled but sharing options are not You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders your Internet connection or your printer 4 2 1 Enabling sharing Before setting up sharing for your folders your printer or your Internet connection you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center Omer we oe na User Manual 45 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Note To open the Network and Sharing Center click the network icon in the Windows taskbar then the Network and Sharing Center link Jesi gt Control Panel gt and Sharing Center v Search Tasks Network and Sharing Center View computers and devices View full map Connect to a network Manage wireless networks Au a3 e k Set up a connection or networ
94. onnect to other WPS devices On the WiFi ManagerN home page press the Automatic WiFi client connection WPS Automatic WiFi client connection WPS button WiFi Ma nage rN Click the Advanced settings button ae Two options are available to you Master mode or Client mode ANoOeanaAA n Select Client mode WiFi Manager N displays the PIN code for your i Ten aa a lhl nbd a Hercules Wireless N Router Make a note of this ps reo code as you will have to enter it in the client s interface in order to connect your Router to other devices User Manual 21 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 3 WIFI MANAGER N THE VERSATILE UTILITY With WiFi Manager N nothing could be easier than combining your high speed Internet modem with the Hercules Router thereby sharing your Internet access with all of the computers in your home or small business or simply creating a wireless network WiFi Manager N is the interface which allows you to communicate with your Hercules Router and configure your wireless network or Internet firewall 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N The Installation Assistant you have launched from the CD ROM has installed a connection utility on your Desktop called Hercules QuickAccess This utility will bring you straight to the door locked with a key for the moment to WiFi Manager N To access the door to enter WiFi Manager N simply double click the Hercules A QuickAccess
95. onnected networks User Manual 55 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Intemet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties Mames 8 in the Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 iT corer EE window select Obtain an IP address eee he automatically and Obtain DNS server address You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator automatically for the appropriate IP settings 9 Click OK to validate Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address 10 Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6 TCP IPv6 To access the Internet simply launch your Internet browser Use the following DNS server addresses Advanced Cen 4 3 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A simple solution for sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows XP is to use the Network Setup Wizard This Wizard will help you create a real home network Note the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display 4 3 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer l Click Start All Programs Accessories HyperT
96. onnection ssssssssssssssssssssstssssssssssssssassaseassssasssaeeaeess 30 3 5 2 Testing your Internet connection ccscssssscserscssssssseseserscsssscsscsesessssasssscsenscsssassesesess 33 3 5 3 Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet 0eee 33 3 6 Mastering your WiFi network at your TMG SIIDS sisiins itis clstvciinanetiaiouiviariaatieaisias weninatieivuannieleatn 37 3 6 1 Personalizing your WIRIHGLWONC sa sssescsesvinvs veviaiess vraupivavsanucacieinus vials iran auitaevinnbundys OF 30 2 SO CUNNING YOUR WIFI GINO entenana a e RA 38 3 6 3 Limiting access to your WiFi network to certain WiFi computers or devices 42 3 6 4 Disabling your WiFi network csc scsc tacts hdc cinta ahead ete atiu i bhatanitteutauheudonstadetssgeurancsaueis 43 3 6 5 Re enabling your WIFI network ccsecscssssssscsesscsssassesseserscssssssecsenecsssassssscsonessasassesseness 43 3 7 The firewall your ultimate protection against Internet attacks occ 44 WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE 0 cecssssesesesesesseesessesseatssseseesssaesseneaeasensaeass 45 4 1 A few important points to bear in mind before getting Started ccccsesessssesesessssssssseseeseees 45 4 2 Computers running Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 45 42s ENGDINGSHAIING era E ccse ectssacn amass ences E E A test sein atiare sass 45 4 2 2 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folder
97. opean Parliament and of the Council on radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity After assessment the equipment has been found to comply with the following standards EN 300 328 radio EN 301 489 1 EN 301 489 17 electromagnetic compatibility and EN 60950 safety This equipment may be used in all European Union countries and in all countries applying Directive 1999 5 EC without restriction with the exception of the following countries FRANCE When this equipment is used outdoors output power is limited to within the frequency bands listed below For more information consult the ART website www art telecom fr Frequency band MHz Power EIRP Indoor no restrictions 2400 2483 5 100mW 20dBm 2454 2483 5 10mW 10dBm Operation of this equipment in a residential environment may give rise to radio interference if so it is incumbent upon the user to rectify the situation ITALY This device complies with the National Radio Interface and the requirements of the Frequency Allocation Table Use of this wireless product outside of the boundaries of the owner s property requires a general authorization For more information consult the website www comunicazion it 100 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router FE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B dig
98. otected Setup WAN mode support PPPoE automatic DHCP static IP LAN mode support 4 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Router mode support 802 11n wireless access point RF specification frequency band 2 4GHz 2 484GHz Maximum transmission power 100mW 3 removable adjustable 3dBi antennas 4 RJ 45 connectors for a Fast Ethernet 10 L00Mbps connection Auto MDIX support automatic detection of crossed cabling Conforms to the IEEE 802 3u specification IEEE 802 3x flow control support in Full Duplex mode External DC power supply Input 200 240V 50 60 Hz output 9V DC 1A O e Blue LEDs on front face Software update via Ethernet port 1 3 Minimum system requirements To access configuration settings Intel Pentium Ill AMD Athlon AMD K6 64MB RAM Ethernet 10 100 RJ 45 network card CD ROM drive Operating system Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista To access the Internet n Active Internet line Internet Explorer 6 0 Netscape Navigator 4 7 or Mozilla Firefox 1 0 or higher m ADSL Ethernet modem cable modem Internet Box Livebox Freebox Neufbox 1 4 Box contents Please verify that the following elements are present in your Hercules Router box Hercules Wireless N Router CD ROM containing the installation Assistant and User Manual in PDF format Quick Start Guide in English Ethernet cable Power adapter Hercules Wireless N USB Key optional User Ma
99. ouble click Network 2 Selectthe Identification tab 3 In the Computer name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer or julie for example 4 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 5 Click OK Windows prompts you to restart your computer 6 Repeat this procedure for each computer Note to modify the name of a workgroup follow the same procedure 4 6 2 Windows 98 SE Sharing folders My Music Properties 2 x General Sharing C Not Shared Shared As Share Name My MUSIC Comment Po Access Type Read Only Full C Depends on Password Passwords Read Only Password pil Access Rassword Cancel Apply 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 In the Sharing tab select Shared As 4 On the Share Name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password If the sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing User Manual 75 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Fi
100. providing very high transfer speeds widespread within DSL technology in the wireless terrestrial distribution of television signals and adopted for the high speed 802 11 wireless communication standard PPPoA Point to Point Protocol over ATM Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an ATM network while still identifying the user 96 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet Protocol allowing for connection to the Internet of computers linked over an Ethernet network via a high speed modem Static IP Permanent IP address assigned to a computer by the access provider Subnet mask Part of an IP address indicating the class of the network used class C type 255 255 255 0 for a local area network TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol The WPA standard uses the TKIP protocol which consists of regenerating new keys for each data packet whereas WEP uses a system based on a fixed key UPnP Universal Plug n Play Protocol allowing for the connection to one another of many computers and peripherals available on a network WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Security protocol for wireless networks using encryption based on a 64 bit 128 bit or 256 bit fixed key used only once at the start of the decryption phase To decode a transmission each wireless network client must use the same 64 128 or 256 bit key WEP is part of the 802 11 standard wit
101. r N Step 6 Once QuickAccess has been installed the WiFi Manager N installation Assistant is launched allowing you to automatically configure your Hercules Wireless N Router sor more information on the WiFi ManagerN installation Assistant please refer to section 3 4 Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N Router Step 7 The WiFi Station N installation Assistant then starts up to launch installation of your Hercules Wireless N USB Key Follow the on screen instructions For more information on installing WiFi Station N please refer to the PDF manual for your Hercules Wireless N USB Key Step 8 Horcules HouterN installation Acsistar S i l x i Do you want to install WIFI Station N on this computar rie i HUUIU U WIFI Station N will install the software and drivers needed for your Hercules Wireless N key Thetall Witi Station A on Install Witt Station A on this Hs computer another computer If you wish to install WiFi Station N on another computer click Install WiFi Station N on another computer In that case remove the CD ROM from the computer and insert it into the CD ROM drive of the computer on User Manual 17 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 which you wish to install WiFi Station N You should then launch installation of WiFi Station N on that computer Once installation is complete remove the CD ROM to complete installation of your Router Otherwise click Install W
102. r you to learn how to master your WiFi network please see section 3 6 Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips A Do not disconnect your Ethernet cable just yet so long as your WiFi network has not been created you will need itin order to communicate with your Router 3 5 3 Resolving any difficulties accessing WiFi Manager N or the Internet If you have not managed to connect to the WiFi Manager N interface or to the Internet your computer s settings may not be properly configured The instructions below will help you to resolve this problem Note the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP or Vista meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display User Manual 33 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Windows XP or Vista LAN or High Speed Internet ocal 4rea Connection nadie a Laia 1 Disable Status Repair Bridge Connections Create Shortcut Rename Properties Local Area Conmection Properties id x Gana Afrael Internet Protocol TCPAP Propertion FIR Garia Ajia Confaguintion tuen ragi acogned somatica poa nehai suppoes widiy ihian au nee Boeck a k bra bo ia ene be settings m Ibam am lP okies siyna aty O Lee Er Iik EP kia gE bin DUS dreh hiihii bania p Liba the fikan DAS cinan mkiisi 34 102 User Manual HWNR 300 1 Click Start Control Panel Double click Network Connections 2 In the LAN or
103. registered fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login By telephone 08450800942 Monday to Friday from Noon to 4pm and 5pm to 10pm United Kingdom Charges Saturday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 7pm oiie Sunday from 9am to Noon and 1pm to 4pm 1 866 889 5036 Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm United States Free Saturday and Sunday from 7am to Noon Eastern Standard Time Canada 1 866 889 2181 Monday to Friday from 7am to 11am and from Noon to 5pm Free Saturday and Sunday from 7am to Noon Eastern Standard Time 80887690 Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm English Denmark Free Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Sweden 0200884567 Monday to Friday from 1pm to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm English Free Saturday from 9am to 1pm and 2pm to 8pm Sunday from 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Finland 0800 913060 Monday to Friday from 2pm to 6pm and 7pm to Midnight English Free Saturday from 10am to 2pm and 3pm to 9pm Sunday from 11am to 2pm and 3pm to 6pm 8 WARRANTY Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirm
104. ring window that appears tick the Share my media box Media Sharing Bu Find and share music pictures and video on your network lt 2 Sharing settings Other users of this PC aS Your network belkin54g is a private network Devices that you allow can GD inc your shared meda How does sharing change firewall settings Apply Click OK In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue In the following window you can define the different settings such as authorize or refuse groups of users set parental controls select media types to be shared and so on When you re done click Apply then OK 4 2 2 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folders Reminder In Windows Vista there are two types of folders personal or local folders and public folders A personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer whereas a public folder is a folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network In essence a public folder is shared and therefore available to everyone for viewing minimum authorization level For sharing personal folders your folder of your own images for example you must select the users who will be able to access their contents and set the authorization level as indicated in the following procedure 48 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 1 Select the folder that you wish to s
105. rowse through the contents of the different folders 2 9 Connecting to a network with Wi Fi Protected Setup If connecting to a WiFi network and configuring it seems like too much trouble to you you can use the integrated WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup functionality indicated on the product or packaging by one of the following logos Wi Fi PROTECTED rh Sas F or What is WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup WPS is a technology which simplifies the connection procedure to a wireless network between a WPS compatible device your Hercules Wireless N Key for example and your Hercules Wireless N Router Different connection methods are available to you simply click a button located on the router or in WiFi Manager N or enter the PIN code of the device to be connected your Hercules Wireless N Router or your Hercules Wireless N Key for example in the WiFi Manager N interface About master and client modes To get a better understanding of the two connection modes via WPS it is important to grasp the concepts of master and client In master mode the WPS device your Hercules Wireless N Router for example is the access point to which other WPS devices will connect your Hercules Wireless N Key or another WPS device In client mode it is the WPS device your Hercules Wireless N Key or another WPS device which connects to the master your Hercules Wireless N Router Note The procedure detailed hereafter describes connecting your H
106. rs is running Windows 98 SE we recommend that the sharing name not exceed 12 characters without spaces in order to ensure its compatibility with this operating system 4 Click Apply then OK On the computers that will use the shared printer Printer Tasks 4dd a printer Sa Set up Faxing Add Printer Wizard Local a Mbetwaik Paiaber The mind neh bo doer ech Reet pier a et u Setect the option that describes the parte poy mi bo ae D Laca piia aed ii Bhd Scapa amp Argie pte u a panier etached bo another tongue H To pH up a Orr poria Ghee be et tached to ob pant pEr 1 ine Pe Loes prier agbon Add Printer Wizard Emer lor Paater When the bel of prim qoran arid Fe ore pou werd bor Porter Laver oree Docuesert mating Cater Ines Circe 62 102 User Manual 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes In the Printer Tasks section select Add a printer 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next 3 Select the A network printer or a printer attached to another computer option then click Next 4 In the window that appears click Next to launch the search for shared printers 5 In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click Next 7 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 8 Click Finish to exi
107. s cccccccsssssesesesssetstsesesescsessseesesees 48 4 2 3 Computers running Windows Vista ACCESSING shared folders scsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstsssssseees 50 4 2 4 Windows Vista Sharing a Pri er c ceccssssessssssssssessassassassassssasessasssassasasasens 50 4 2 5 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing the shared pintet ctccscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssrsees 52 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 2 6 _ Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network 54 4 3 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 56 4 3 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network 56 43 2 Windows XP Shanng TOIUGISoicactescscreacecs uadesduedcccathe steadied telat eared nents 60 4 3 3 Windows XP Accessing Shared folders cscscsssssssssssssssssssssssssssvsssvsssvsvsssvsssvsvscavssavststens 61 4 3 4 Windows XP Sharing a Printer cscscscscssssssscscssscssscsssvsvscsssvsvscsvsvsvsvsvsvsvsvsvsvsvscavavsvsvens 61 4 3 5 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup name ssssssesssssssssssessscssscssscsssvscstsssvsvsvsvsvssstens 63 4 3 6 Windows XP Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced USCIS a aE E A csagocadessbe ON OALE 64 4 4 Computers running Windows 2000 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 64 4 4 1 Creating a workgroup in Windows 2000 ssss
108. s Advanced NetBlos DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IPAddiess 6 Click OK to close the windows The first gateway in the Installed Gateway list will be the default Windows may prompt you to restart your computer The address order in the list will be the order in which these Deemer ane To access the Internet you can now simply launch your Internet browser New gateway Installed gateways 1 Cancel 4 6 6 Windows 98 SE Manually enabling or disabling your adapter s WiFi connection advanced users You can manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection for a variety of reasons to temporarily avoid connecting to networks save battery power etc To manually enable or disable your adapter s WiFi connection in Windows 98 SE Access the Device Manager Select your WiFi adapter in the list of network adapters Right click your adapter and select Properties To enable your adapter select Enable To disable it select the Disable option For more information on manually enabling or disabling the adapter in Windows 98 SE please refer to the Windows online help utility User Manual 79 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 5 WIFI MANAGER N FOR ADVANCED USERS WiFi Manager N has been designed to respond to the needs of the widest cross section of the public Thus after having explained the most useful functionalities in the previous chapters we dedic
109. s Printers Double click the Add Printer icon The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next Select the Network printer option then click Next Click Browse to locate the shared printer In the list displayed double click the computer connected to the printer Select the shared printer then click OK Click Next If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next 9 Click Finish to close the Wizard You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual User Manual 77 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 6 5 Windows 98 SE Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Configuration tab of the Network window codes asin ETT select the TCP IP gt Hercules Wireless G component pee L 3 Click Properties 4 TCP IP gt D Link DFE 530T PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Y TCP IP gt Hercules Wireless G Microsoft Family Logon 4 In the IP Address tab select Obtain an IP address automatically TCP IP Properties es CEEE 78 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router TCPAP PI zjx 2 N the Gateway tab if there are gateways installed select them and click Remove Binding
110. s Router as a wired router only that is to say connected to the computer via the Ethernet port and not by WiFi simply disable your WiFi network by clicking the T button The WiFi LED on the router switches off 3 6 5 Re enabling your WiFi network If you wish to re enable your WiFi network click the button again or proceed as follows S Your WiFi connection settings Enable WiFi network _ Are you sure you wish to disable your WiFi network Annuler Click the Your WiFi connection settings button You will note that your WiFi network your WiFi security settings and filtering by MAC address are disabled Tick the Enable WiFi network box if you wish to re enable your WiFi network Confirm that you wish to re enable your WiFi network User Manual 43 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 3 7 The firewall your ultimate protection against Internet attacks Like a secure fortress your network is protected by a drawbridge and ramparts that are impossible to scale On top of this all of your defenses are in a State of alert to repel any intrusion attempts It is possible however to lower these defenses from time to time in order to authorize your computers to access specific Internet services P2P web FTP servers IP or WiFi camera to simply limit access on a Specific computer to certain Internet services or to redirect all Internet requests to a designated computer For more informa
111. s to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the S oftware in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual 102 102 User Manual
112. sers only To do so proceed as follows M y WiFi Computer Full computer name My WiFi Computer More Cancel a iF Start Settings Control Panel Double click General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced oe a eee 2 In the System Properties window select the Windows uses the following information to identify your computer eae on the network Network Identification tab Full computer name My WiFi Computer 3 Click the Properties button workgroup HOME ra ar Nese socal ee cs NASR TE _ Network iD ae ska this computer or join a domain click Properties 4 In the Computer name zone enter a name Identification Changes EA O eee lalalime a sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized You can change the name and the membership of this in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer Changes may affect access to network resources ips a cs computer wifi computer or julie for example PENE TR 5 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network Member of 6 Click OK A Windows message indicates that the C Domain task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer fe Woikgioup 7 Repeat this procedure for each computer HOME User M
113. smission The security key is in G4 bit format it is therefore a hexadecimal key with exactly 10 characters The WEP 126 level is the second level of security whereby encryption is carried out on exchanged data Fach network computer connected via WIFI must use the same key to decode the transmission The secunty key is in 128 bit format it i therefore a hexadecimal key with xacthy 26 characters WARNING If the Wir equipment in talied in your computers nby Supports WEP 64 security yOu Must Select the same secunty level for your router or 46 your computers will not be able to connect ho it WIFI netah Enabled SOLELY WEP seuriiy MAC address teing Disabled Enter a key with 10 hexadecimal characters or a password with 5 alphanumeric characters for WEP 64 security or a key with 26 hexadecimal characters or a password with 13 alphanumeric characters for WEP 128 security A hexadecimal key is composed of numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F example A123BCD45E for a 64 bit key An alphanumeric character corresponds either to a number 0 9 or to a letter a z or A Z In the status zone you can consult the overview of your WiFi settings Make a note of the network name security type and key used Click Modify to validate the new settings If you select NO Disabled security not recommended WiFi security Disabled i Your wireless network is not protected We recommend that you secure lt now by clicking YE
114. ss diverse interconnected networks Show icon in taskbar when connected 4 Click Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties General server address automatically You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports i 1 i this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for 5 Click OK to close the w indows then exit the the appropriate IP settings Control Panel r i jee seccseescvoseassessassesesee Reno ecceseneete The router will now be able to assign an IP se the following IP address Eara a address to your computer Subnet mask i l fe An IP address is a unique address assigned by Default gateway the router to the computer Each computer has its O an DNS sara en atlomaical own identity via its IP address allowing it to be C Use the following DNS server addresses identified within the network Prefered DNS server f f Altemmate DNS server l Advanced User Manual 35 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Windows 98 SE Me 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 In the Configuration tab of the Network window highlight the name of your network Hercules Wireless G PCI ada pte r IEEE 802 1 Protocol TCP IP gt Dial Up Adapter TCP IP gt D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter Y TCP IP gt Fast Ethernet Adap
115. sts on whatever port to a specific computer This computer will process the requests according to the type game server FTP server A Although this operation allows you to protect the computers on the network the computer to which the requests are directed itself becomes vulnerable to attacks 5 On the home page select Your Internet firewall settings _ Computer s IP address or Computer y Your Internet firewall settings Enter the IP address of the computer to which Internet requests will be directed or select its name in the drop down list Deselect the applications you do not wish to include Add Click the Add button The table displays the rules applied to the Router Click the Close button to validate your settings and return to the home page Computer s IP address Remove 5 2 4 Protecting yourself from Internet attacks with the DOS Denial Of Service function The DOS Denial of Service function protects you from external attacks When this function is enabled your firewall is able to send large volumes of requests in order to saturate the hacker s bandwidth and prevent the hacker from continuing to send or receive data On the home page click the Advanced settings Advanced settings button aout ene User Manual 85 102 Hercules Wireless N Router Ping of Death Cancel WAN ping Scan ports At a a Je Synce Flood To customize the DOS function
116. t the Wizard Completing the Add Printer You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi Loan connection For more information on sharing a printer please tu petediekiorg ane refer to your printer s manual Hara 4 3 5 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and Sylen Proportice Maintenance System Sughem Faris Apameie Updates emote aay ee lee ee 2 In the System Properties window select the Computer g pose ester the tollewang inkormation to identify your computes Name ta b Computes description My WF computes 3 Click the Change button Fou example Kitchen Computes or Mary s Comptes Fid computer name wih computes Woardugreapy HOME er thet cometer oF en workgroup cick Charge 4 In the Computer Name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of You can change the name and the membership of this computers for the workgroup my computer wifi computer Changes may affect access to network resources ee computer or julie for example ay rae 5 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group wif computer HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Full computer name nie The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish t
117. t the heart of a WiFi network allowing for the connection of several computers equipped with WiFi adapters for the exchange of data WiFi Station N Utility developed by Hercules to define verify and configure all connection and security settings regarding your WiFi installation WLAN Wireless Local Area Network Wireless local area network generally employing the 802 11b g or n standards Workgroup Group of computers with which you wish to communicate or share resources such as folders a printer or an Internet connection To be part of a workgroup computers must have the same group name WPA WiFi Protected Access Wireless network security standard put in place by manufacturers employing a data encryption algorithm relying on dynamic key management which was lacking in WEP the difference being that once communication is established the key changes randomly for enhanced security User Manual 97 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 WPA2 WiFi Protected Access 2 Security standard for wireless networks based on the WPA standard which adds support for the TKIP or AES encryption algorithm for heightened security WPA PSK WiFi Protected Access Pre Shared Key Latest generation heightened security protocol specially designed for use in environments such as a small office or the home based on a pre shared key a single password This key is also used for TKIP or AES data encryption WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Techn
118. tatus of the ADSL connection of the local area network and wireless network as well as the firmware and hardware versions HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 6 GLOSSARY 802 11 Standard established in 1997 by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American Organization defining wireless networks in the 2 4 2 48GHz frequency range and offering transfer speeds of between 1 and 2Mbits s Revisions have been made to the original standard in order to optimize transfers this is the case for the 802 11a 802 11b and 802 119 standards referred to as physical 802 11 standards or to ensure better security or improved interoperability of equipment 802 11b Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 11Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions The frequency range used is the 2 4GHz band with 3 radio channels available 802 119 Standard established by the IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers an American organization in the 802 11 family allowing for theoretical transfer rates of 54Mbits s in the 2 4GHz frequency range with a physical range of up to 300m in an environment free from obstructions The 802 11g standard offers backwards compatibility with the 802 11b standard which means that equipme
119. ted the Home Narad ng wam an every Compa tat Do you want to mese a Mome Netrrodung Setup Oih Pet Comte a Home Netwcdling Sep ich C Np donat create a Home Netwadung Setup dak Completing the Home Metworking wizard The Home Networking wood ieod to make ary changes you peched It yous Conated ot uted a Home Networking wead Setup dich carne the dik ham the Ropy amp rve Il you need he sarg pou horse network one Wirxkant ble biali aad Gagat Chek Stat zisk Main zisk hana Networking and then chck Using Home Neteodang To clooe thes mryd chek Fin pou ae morphed to sstart yout congue check Yet pos Fran Creri Hercules Wireless N Router 13 Before completing the procedure you may copy this Wizard onto a setup disk so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows Me In this case select the Yes create a Home Networking Setup disk option This operation is carried out automatically once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard 14 Click Finish to exitthe Wizard Once the procedure is finished Windows Me prompts you to restart your computer Once your computer has restarted a message invites you to configure your other computers 4 5 2 Windows Me Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Home Networking Wizard you can now share data located on different disk drives as long as the user has authori
120. ter Microsoft Family Logon 3 Click Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically in the IP Address tab 4 Click OK to close the windows then exit the Control Panel TCP IP Properties The Router will now be able to assign an IP address to your computer An IP address is a unique address assigned by the router to the computer Each computer has its own identity via its IP address allowing it to be identified within the network Peeters un a ee 36 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 3 6 Mastering your WiFi network at your fingertips In this chapter you will learn how to personalize your WiFi network and secure it against unwelcome intrusion attempts A of your network is carried out via the Ethernet cable connecting your Router to your computer Once you have finished you can disconnect this cable and explore all the subtleties of WiFi described in chapter 4 Welcome to the Wireless Attitude 3 6 1 Personalizing your WiFi network When the wireless access point your Hercules Router s WiFi function is enabled WiFi Manager N displays the name of your network the Radio Frequency RF channel and security type used These settings may be modified subject to certain conditions A you decide to modify certain settings we recommend that you take care to follow the recommendations below To personalize your WiFi network On the Home page select Your WiFi connect
121. ter then click OK 7 Click Next 8 If you wish set the shared printer as the default printer then click Next 9 Click Finish to close the Wizard You can now use the network printer thanks to your WiFi connection For more information on sharing a printer please refer to your printer s manual User Manual 73 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 4 5 5 Windows Me Modifying a workgroup name It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click Network 2 Select the Identification tab Network 24x Configuration Identification Access Control B ee ee ee ce 3 In the Computer name zone enter a name se a sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my Computer name witicomputer computer wifi computer or julie for example Workooup Home SSS 4 In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Computer My WiFi computer Besciotion My WiFi computer The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 5 Click OK A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 6 Repeat this procedure for each computer 4 5 6 Windows Me Manu
122. ternet Network Setup Wizard 5 Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway View an example Learn more about home or small office network configurations connect to the Internet then click Next In the Select a connection method window select the Other option In the following window select This computer connects to the Internet directly or through a network hub then click Next User Manual 57 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Network Setup Wizard 7 If the window opposite appears select the Select your Internet connection Hercules Wireless network connection then click Next Select your Internet connection from the following list Connections _ E Y Wireless Network Connection 2 2D1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter Wireless Network Connection Hercules Wireless G ek Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 Learn more about how to determine your Internet connection Network Setup Wizard 8 When this waming screen appears ignore it This network configuration is not recommended by clicking Next If you are using the Hercules Router your
123. the contents of these folders in terms of viewing making changes and additions or other actions Public folder sharing Off A When Public folder sharing is on people on the network can access files in the Public folder ihat ic the D ar Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open change and create files gt Turn off sharing people logged on to this computer can still access this folder I Apply Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling printer sharing Note To enable printer sharing you must first have installed a printer In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Printer sharing Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button Printer sharing Off A j Turn on printer sharing al urn off printer sharing Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling media file sharing Note This option allows you to enable sharing of your music videos and images In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Media sharing Click Change User Manual 47 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 When media sharing is on people and devices on the network can access shared music pictures and videos on this computer and this computer can find those types of shared files on the network In the Media Sha
124. the present documentation User Manual 101 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A All rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party S oftware documentation and related material included in the S oftware package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation
125. tion please refer to chapters 5 2 1 Opening doors in your firewall to put your camera online or authorize access for a computer to certain Internet services 5 2 2 Limiting access of one of your network computers to Internet services and 5 2 3 Redirecting Internet requests to a specific computer If your computer is equipped with a software firewall Norton Personal Firewall Windows Service Pack 2 Firewall McAfee Personal Firewall disable it when you connect to the Router as your Router s firewall is sufficiently strong on its own or adopt the same configuration settings as those established for your Router in order to avoid any possible conflicts If you go somewhere else with your computer however and have to connect to other networks you can re enable your software firewall Be careful not to confuse a firewall with an antivirus program An antivirus program analyzes the contents of your computer your emails files you have downloaded from the Internet etc and detects blocks and or removes any viruses worms and Trojans in order to ensure that your computer functions properly Your firewall hides your computer on the network monitors the Internet data arriving at your computer and blocks intrusion attempts to stop computer hackers from stealing your personal information 44 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router 4 WELCOME TO THE WIRELESS ATTITUDE Now that you have mastered the main functionalities
126. tion and security settings for Hercules Wireless N series devices For more information on WiFi Manager N please refer to section 3 WiFi Manager N the versatile utility User Manual 11 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 Step 2 Connect the Hercules Router s power adapter to the power plug and plug the power adapter into an electrical outlet Hercules Router installation Assistant iF l TD 2 Connect the power cable to your router and plug it into an electrical outlat ile Jak U UUT U Click Next the arrow symbol Step 3 Disconnect the cable connecting your modem to your computer and connect it to the WAN port on your Hercules Wireless N Router Hercules RoutarH inrtallailon Ageletant Disconnect the Frhnrtl cable CONNEC your modem bo your Gorter ami pniti the m drm s Frhomot Cable to the WAN connector on thi router Modem 12 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router The power LED lights up and the WiFi LED flashes The Internet WAN LED lights up and flashes during data transfer Click Next the arrow symbol Step 4 Connect one end of the included Ethernet cable to one of the four Ethernet ports on your Hercules Wireless N Router and the other end to your computer s Ethernet port The LED corresponding to the number of the Ethernet port you have selected lights up Hercules RouterN Installation Assistant fx Connect the included Et
127. uble click Setup exe if necessary The Welcome page appears Click Next the arrow symbol Hercules RouterN Installation Assistant TE Welcome to the installation Assistant for your Hercules router This installation is to Ho cules be carried out only on the computer you will use to configure your router Please J AEE referto the User Manual to connect any other computers or devices This Assistant will guide you through several steps in order to connect and configure your router To continue click Next The following page prompts you to install the product of your choice You can choose to install the Hercules pack composed of the Hercules Wireless N Router and the Wireless N USB Key the Hercules Wireless N Router only or the WiFi Station N software only which is required for using your Hercules Wireless N Key 10 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router Hercules RouterN Installation Assistant Hp CL BS gt Please select the product you wish to install C d Hercules Router and USB WiFi key pack Rf Router User Manual Hercules Router a WiFi Station N Rf USB Key User Manual Get Adobe Reader 2 5 Installing Hercules Wireless N Router only Step 1 Click the Hercules Router button A The Assistant will launch the installation procedure for your Router along with the associated software WiFi Manager N specifically developed by Hercules to set verify and configure all connec
128. work with Wi Fi Protected Setup 0 essere 19 2 9 1 Connecting to a network in master MOde s ss ss1srrssrssresresresrerrenresrnnrnnrenrnnrenreneene 20 2 9 2 Connecting to a network in client mode ss ssssssssrssississresrnsrnsrnsrnsrnsrnsrnnrnnrnnrnnrnneenne 21 WIFI MANAGER N THE VERSATILE UTILITY cc cscssssssessesseseesssesssssessssesssesssnssessensseaseeeaeans 22 3 1 Opening the doors of WiFi Manager N s ss ssssssessresrnnsrnnrnnninnrnnninnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnrnnnrn 22 3 2 Changing the WiFi Manager N password ss sssesressrnrnnnrnnrnnninnrnnnrnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnrenrnenrn 23 3 3 Navigating within the WiFi Manager N Interface cscssssssssssssssssssssessesessssssesesseseseeeen 24 3 4 Easy customization of your Hercules Wireless N ROUtEr cscsessssesesssesesssssesesssseseesssseesess 24 3 4 1 Step 1 Change the password for accessing the interfaCe cccccessseseceseseesseesees 25 3 4 2 Step 2 Internet WAN CONNECHION sssssssssssstssesesssssssssssssssasssssasasssasssasseasseasaeass 25 3 4 3 Step 3 Enabling your WiFi network ssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssasssssassassaesseaeass 27 3 4 4 Step 4 Selecting security for your WIFI netWorkK s ss ss1ss1ss1ssisrssresrssrnnrnnrenrenreneens 28 3 5 Sharing your Internet connection via the ROUTED scsesssssesesssesssssssssscessesessssssteseseseseeseen 30 3 5 1 Selecting your Internet c
129. ws Me the workgroup name has been defined using the Home Networking Wizard ER Tr 1 Click Start Programs Windows Explorer ae 2 Double click Network Neighborhood and expand it nE Internet Explorer El ies Network Neighborhood You access the list of the computers in your workgroup El a Entire Network Elegy Home 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you y m i computer wish to access All shared folders appear 4 5 4 Windows Me Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a WiFi adapter A To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Settings Printers Home printer Properties 2 xi Graphics Fonts DeviceOptions Posset 2 Right click the printer and select Sharing i Shari D R ara Pee I 3 In the Sharing tab select the Shared As radio button and ale enter a name for your printer Shared As i PA ShateNane mE Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently 7 distinctive making it easy to recognize printer or wifi printer Comment home printer fo rexa mp le Password 4 Click Apply then OK 72 102 User Manual HWNR 300 File and Print Sharing HEI T want to be able to give others access to my files nuv
130. y new computer or device must be added peparatare nn ae gen MA Coe manually deat Manually enter its MAC address in a AAAAAAAAAAAA format without separators Click the Add button Remove MAC address comment x SO Greece en Korces This address has been added to the list of WiFi computers and devices authorized to connect If you wish add a comment in the corresponding zone na a Click the Modify button to validate your settings or Cancel to cancel the settings you have entered 42 102 User Manual HWNR 300 Hercules Wireless N Router BN once you have enabled the filtering by MAC address function only the computers and devices appearing in this list will be authorized to connect to your Hercules R outer If your friends visit you with their WiFi computer or device or if you wish to connect new WiFi devices don t forget to add their MAC address to the filtering list or else they will never be able to connect To remove a WiFi computer or device webcam game console or other from the list Remove MAC address comment cod 00 0F 2D 44 55 99 Hercules _ pema In the Remove column click next to the computers or devices you wish to remove from the filtering list Confirm the removal in the dialog box which appears Click the Modify button to validate your settings or Cancel to cancel the settings you have entered 3 6 4 Disabling your WIFI network If you wish to use your Hercule
131. your compeater it connected fo the network or that your Glveteot Gr warehess genmber i tuned Gr 3 Click the Add a printer button The Add a printer assistant appears 4 Click Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer User Manual 53 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 5 Windows searches for the shared printers on your network Select the shared printer 6 Click Next 7 If necessary accept installation of the printer s drivers when you are being prompted by Windows _ _ _ Seith agen The printer that want isn t listed 8 Validate the name of your printer then click Next 9 Click Finish to close the assistant Type a printer name Prinder name Tekmanni Pazar hii by Irin Tietas he defo prievier This printer has been inetelled with the Tectonic Phaser A500 by Meron dover 4 2 6 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network Reminder If you have a Livebox a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more computers your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default In this mode the WiFi adapters are connected to your access point which might be your Livebox your Hercules Modem Router or your Hercules Router connected to a modem Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data online gaming and also for Sharing an Internet connection and or printer among several computers Follow the instructions below to f
132. zed access Network Configuration Identification Access Control Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Please type a name for this computer the workgroup it will appear in and a short description of the computer Computer name wificomputer Workgroup HOME Computer My WiFi computer Deenen My WiFi computer KEI 1 Selectthe folder you wish to share without opening it 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing 3 Inthe Sharing tab select Shared As 4 On the Share Name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum You can also limit access to the folder by selecting the type of access and a password A the Sharing tab does not appear you must enable file sharing User Manual 71 102 Hercules Wireless N Router HWNR 300 File and Print Sharing 2h 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel Double click a ASA Network want to be able to give others access to my files 5 re ewok io e Dene nd Pin Sharing button 3 Tick the I want to be able to give others access to Cancel my files box Windows may prompt you to insert the installation CD ROM T want to be able to allow others to print to my printer s 4 5 3 Windows Me Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup In Windo

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