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1. 22 000 67 Manually Configuring Network Settings 71 Recommended Web Browser Settings 76 Troubleshooting cece eee eee eee 78 10 Information s s cscs ei ie a Sei LS NE ek 92 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Wireless G Router the Router from MyEssentials The following two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely and pay special attention to the section entitled Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance on page 2 Benefits of a Home Network Share one high speed Internet connection with all the computers in your home Share resources such as files and hard drives among all the connected computers in your home Share a single printer with the entire family Share documents music video and digital pictures Store retrieve and copy files from one computer to another Simultaneously play games online check Internet email and chat Advantages of a Wireless Network Mobility you ll no longer need a dedicated computer room now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer anywhere within your wireless range Easy installation The MyEssentials Quick Installation Software makes setup simple Flexibility set up and access printers computers and other networking device
2. Client IP Filters MAC Addrass Filtering om2 pons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log R Restart Router Restore Factory Default ings 56 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The Virtual Servers function will allow you to route external Internet calls for services such as a web server port 80 FTP server Port 21 or other applications through your Router to your internal network Since your internal computers are protected by a firewall computers outside your network over the Internet cannot get to them because they cannot be seen You will need to contact the application vendor to find out which port settings you need Home Help Logout Internet Si Firewall gt Virtual servers jou to route external Internet calls for 1 or other applications through y Entering Settings into the Virtual Server To enter settings enter the IP address in the space provided for the internal server machine and the port s required to pass Then select the port type TCP or UDP check the Enable box and click Apply Changes Each inbound port entry has two fields with five characters maximum per field that allows a start and end port range e g xxxxx xxxxx For each entry you can enter a single port value by filling in the two fields with the same value e g 7500 7500 or a wide range of ports e g 7
3. AN Settings LAN DHCP Client List Your Router is equipped with a DHCP server that will automatically assign IP addresses to each Conran Te computer on your network The factory default settings for the DHCP server will work in most any 3 pe application If you need to make changes to the settings you can do so MAC Adcress The changes that you can make aai Channel and SIO Change the Internal IP address of the Router The default 192 168 2 1 ai Change the Subnet Mask The default 255 255 255 0 Enable Disable the DHCP Server Function Default ON Enabled Wireless Bridging Specify the Starting and Ending IP Pool Address Default Starting 2 Ending 100 Use as Access Paint Specify the IP address Lease Time Default Forever Specify a local Domain Name Default My Essentials selina To make changes click LAN Settings on the LAN tab to the left Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering The Router will also provide you with a list of all client computers connected to the network To view the ni list click DHCP client list on the LAN tab to the left oons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings 8 35 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here ossentials router setup Unity Home Help
4. Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN LAN settings 1 LAN Settings ee Jao Ta You can make changes to the Local Area Network LAN here For changes to take effect you must press the Apply Changes button at the bottom of the screen Connection Te ons IP Address gt ps Jm e lh 2 MAC Address More Info Chameana sso Tr Subnet Mask gt ss Jes jes fo Kaka More Info Wireless Bridging DHCP server gt on O off EET i cornputer on the network tie not necessary to make any changes here More Info Virtual Servers tp ee fe Pool Starting Address gt 2 MAC Address Filtering 4 e Pool Ending Address gt 1 oons Wan Ping Blocking Lease Time gt Security Log The length of time the DHCP server 5 vocal oomaneme gt EEE Rest Optional L pi A feature that lets you assign me to your network More Info A Rimeats paaa fat 1 IP Address The IP address is the internal IP address of the Router The default IP address is 192 168 2 1 To access the Web Based Advanced User Interface type this IP address into the address bar of your browser This address can be changed if needed To change the IP address type in the new IP address and click Apply Changes The IP address you choose should be a non routable IP Examples of a non routable IP are 192 168 x x where x is anywhere between O and 255 and 10 x x x where x is anything between O and 255 2 Subne
5. WPA PSK under Network Authentication Note Select WPA if you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network that supports an authentication server such as a radius server Please consult your network administrator for further information 6 Select TKIP or AES under Data Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Router that you set up 7 Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up 8 Click OK to apply settings 54 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Access Point Mode Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point Using this mode will defeat the NAT IP sharing feature and DHCP server In Access Point AP mode the Router will need to be configured with an IP address that is in the same subnet as the rest of the network that you will bridge to The default IP address is 192 168 2 254 and subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 These can be customized for your need 1 Enable the AP mode my selecting Enable in the Use as Access Point only page When you select this option you will be able to change the IP settings essentias Router Setup Utility H
6. Wireless Network Card or Adapter Solution The client card must use the same key as the Wireless G Router or access point For instance if your Wireless Router or access point uses the key 00112233445566778899AABBCC then the client card must be set to the exact same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Networking Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Wireless Networking Utility WNU from MyEssentials will appear The WNU will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the client card from MyEssentials 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Data Encryption select WEP 5 Ensure the box The key is provided for me automatically at the bottom is unchecked If you are using this computer to connect to a corporate network please consult your network administrator if this box needs to be checked 6 Type your WEP key in the Network key box Important A WEP key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 keys This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless G Router or access point For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 12
7. first check with the adapter vendor to see if there is a driver update If there is no driver update available switching to b only mode may fix your problem Please note that switching to b only mode will decrease 802 11g performance 41 u01 29s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface QoS Quality of Service Configuration QoS prioritizes important data on your network such as multimedia content and Voice over IP VoIP so it will not be interfered with by other data being sent over the network Based on 802 11e you can turn this feature on or off by selecting it from the drop down menu and choosing the acknowledgement mode you want to use If you plan to stream multimedia content or use VoIP on your network we recommend that you enable the QoS feature Changing the Wireless Channel There are a number of operating channels you can choose from In the United States there are 11 channels In Australia the United Kingdom and most of Europe there are 13 channels In a small number of other countries there are other channel requirements Your Router is configured to operate on the proper channels for the country you reside in The default channel is 11 unless you are in a country that does not allow channel 11 The channel can be changed if needed If there are other wireless networks operating in your area your network should be set to operate on a channel that is different than the other wireless networks For best perform
8. Feature stow yo network tobe placed outside ofthe NAT fronal This may be necessary ithe Canela Nee NAT faatura i is ca 9 ble han E a game Peyi neo conferencing application Use this feature on a temporary TA a a aria TE acre Firewall gt DMZ mputer in ING Pa fold below an Hii nab click Submit rhe op a Piko ect More Info MAC Address wirciess 1P Address of Virtual DMZ Host gt Channel and SSID Secur Wirel ridging js Acoess Point Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Adress tring ome hk Wan Ping Bockin To put a computer in the DMZ enter the last digits of its IP address in the IP field and select Enable Click Apply Changes for the change to take effect 60 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface WAN Ping Blocking Computer hackers use what is known as pinging to find potential victims on the Internet By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address a hacker can determine that something of interest might be there The Router can be set up so it will not respond to an ICMP ping from the outside This heightens the level of security of your Router my eeu Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Firewall gt WAN Ping Blocking ADVANCED FEATURE You can configure the Router not to respond to an ICMP Ping ping to the WAN port This offers a heightened level of security More
9. Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Security Security Mode 128bit WEP Connection Type kna key 5 Jl fo Ja Jfe7 MAC Address 75 lp ll lp ba E 7a ibe led c13 hex digit pairs Channel and 8510 To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here Security NOTE More Info Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point PassPhrase Virtual Servers Client IP Filters up Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings Setting up WPA for Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are NOT MyEssentials If you do NOT have a MyEssentials WPA Wireless Desktop or Wireless Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WPA enabled software a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download Please Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time Important You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition 52 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting up Windows XP Wireless Network Utility to use WPA PSK In order to use WPA PSK ensure you are
10. Router If yourare not sure then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem before installing the Router Cloning your MAC address will not cause any preblems with your network More Info Wan Mac Address gt foo f7 so a ba ha chee Computers nine adie gt 28 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types If your ISP uses static IP addressing you will need your IP address subnet mask and ISP gateway address This information is available from your ISP or on the paperwork that your ISP left with you Type in your information then click Apply Changes 5 After you apply the changes the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly ossentials router setup unity Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection 1 WAN gt Connection Type gt Static IP To enter your Static IP settings type in your information below and click Apply changes More Info 2 IP Address gt Subnet Mask gt 3 Rm tu ISP Gateway Address gt Click here to enter your DNS Settings Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering om2 oons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settin
11. configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using your user name and password 5 If Manually is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router IP address Subnet Mask Router Address Name Server Address 6 If not already selected select Using DHCP next to Configure 4 then click Apply Now Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router 75 uo1 20s Recommended Web Browser Settings In most cases you will not need to make any changes to your web browser s settings If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web Based Advanced User Interface then change your browser s settings to the recommended settings in this section Internet Explorer 4 0 or Higher 1 Start your web browser Select Tools then Internet Options ies gt Firmware update Microsoft Internet Explorer Home Help Logout Internet Status 2 Inthe Internet Options screen there are three selections Never dial a connection Dial wnenever a network connection is not present and Always dial my default connection If you can make a selection select Never dial a connection If you cannot make a selection go to the next step Internet Options 2 General Security Cont
12. cordless phones or other wireless devices e For wireless networking products from MyEssentials use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card or Adapter See your Network Card s user guide for more information 5 Secure Connections VPNs and AOL Secure connections typically require a user name and password and are used where security is important Secure connections include e Virtual Private Network VPN connections often used to connect remotely to an office network e The Bring Your Own Access program from America Online AOL which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another DSL or cable service e Most online banking websites e Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to access your account Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer s power management setting which causes it to go to sleep The easiest solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL software or by re logging into the secure website A second alternative is to change your computer s power management settings so it does not go to sleep however this may not be appropriate for portable computers To change your power management setting under Windows see the Power Options item in the Control Panel If you continue to have difficulty with secure connections VPNs and AOL please review the steps above to be sure you have
13. get to the security settings page Select 128 bit WEP from the drop down menu After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can type in your hex WEP key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a WEP key from the passphrase Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all of your clients to match these settings A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For example C3 03 OF AF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 E4 128 bit key Click Apply Changes to finish Encryption in the Wireless Router is now set Each of your computers on your wireless network will now need to be configured with the same security settings WARNING If you are configuring the Wireless Router from a computer with a wireless client you will need to ensure that security is turned on for this wireless client If this is not done you will lose your wireless connection Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your Apple AirPort product to see which version you are using If you cannot configure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 86 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on a client card from MyEssentials
14. my eset Wireless G Router User Manual ME1004 R Table of Contents O 7 8 9 Introduction ee 1 Benefits of a Home Network eee 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance 2 Product Overview eee ee 6 Product Features 0c eee ee ee 6 Knowing your Router 02002e eee eee eee 9 Package Contents 0 e eee ees 9 System Requirements 0 0 00 cee ee eee eee 9 Quick Installation Software System Requirements 9 Connecting and Configuring your Router 14 Alternate Setup Method 2 0200eeeeeeee 22 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 25 Changing LAN Settings 000 e eee eee 36 Viewing the DHCP Client List Page 38 Configuring the Wireless Network Settings 39 Securing your Wi Fi Network 00005 44 WEP SetU Dies n RA Shee EARN peed ee 49 WPA SETUP imam NAKA EN NA deats RONDA Ka LNG 51 Setting WPA WPA2 00000 eee 51 Guest Access Optional 02 02005 52 Using the Access Point Mode 55 Configuring the Firewall 0 56 Setting MAC Address Filtering 59 Enabling the DMZ 2 0 0c eee eee 60 Utilities Tab Sf ate etn NA a e daan Na R 62 Restarting the Router 00 0000005 63 Updating the Firmware
15. power outlet Click Next to continue This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router Make sure the appropriate lights are ON Refer to the Quick Installation Software on your computer s screen for more details Click Next to continue Note The Quick Installation Software may ask you to reboot your computer If it does reboot your computer and proceed with the installation Connecting and Configuring your Router Step3 Check the Connection 3 1 3 2 3 3 19 Once you have completed connecting the Router the Wizard will check the connection to the Router and then go on to determine what type of Internet connection you have User Name and Password Needed If you have a connection type that requires a user name and a password the Wizard will ask you to type in your user name and password If your connection type does not require a user name and password you will not see this screen Your user name and password is provided to you by your Internet Service Provider If you have to type in a user name and password to connect to the Internet then type that same user name and password in here Your user name looks something like jsmith myisp com or simply jsmith The service name is optional and is very rarely required by your ISP If you don t know your service name leave this blank When you have entered your informa
16. sure which adapter to choose select the adapter at the top of the list If you mistakenly choose the wrong adapter now you will be able to choose a different one later 16 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step2 Set up the Hardware The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide essentiais Easy Install Wizard Connecting the Hardware Dessentiais Easy Install Wizard Connecting the Hardware 2 1 2 2 17 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking port on your computer Unplug this cable from the computer and plug it into the GREEN port on the Router Click Next to continue This step instructs you to locate the BLUE cable that is included with your Router Plug one end of this cable into ANY one of the BLUE ports on your Router Plug the other end of the cable into the networking port on your computer Click Next to continue u01 20s Connecting and Configuring your Router Easy Install Wizard Connecting the Hardware essentials Easy Install Wizard essentiais 2 3 2 4 18 This step instructs you to locate the power supply that is included with your Router Plug the power supply s small connector into the power port on the Router Plug the power supply into an empty
17. time do not turn off the Router or computer The Router will restart itself at the end of this step Easy Install Wizard essentiais 5 1 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection This can take a few minutes Cogeo S The Wizard may not detect a j connection right away If not it will retry a number of times The Connected light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time Please be patient through this process Easy Install Wizard essentiais Checking Internet Sonnection 5 2 Finished When the Internet connection is complete the Wizard will tell you that you are finished The Connected LED on the front of the Router will be solid GREEN indicating that the Router is now connected to the Internet Your Router is now connected to the Internet Now you can begin surfing the Internet by opening your browser and going to your favorite web page Congratulations You have finished installing your new MyEssentials Router You are ready to set up the other computers in your home You can also add computers to your Router anytime you want 21 u01 20s Alternate Setup Method The Web Based Advanced User Interface is a web based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don t want to use the Quick Installation Software You can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router From the Web Based Advanced User Interface you ca
18. to restore it later if your settings are Seminaret lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update Restore Previous Saved Settings Virtual Servers a This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering e Firmware Update nae From time to time My Essentials may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed DONS WAN Ping Blocking e System Settings BENA The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set the time zone enable remote management turn on ky and off UPNP turn on and off Auto Update Firmware and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings R Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 62 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation Uulties gt Restart Reuter 1 Click the Restart Router button 2 The following message will appear Click OK 3 The following message will appear Restarting t
19. using the Windows Wireless Network Utility by doing the following 1 Under Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections 2 Right click on Wireless Network Connection Properties and select Properties 3 Clicking on the Wireless Networks tab will display the following screen Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is checked Wireless Network Connection Properties ale General Wireless Networks Advanced Q to configure my wireless network settings Available networks To connect to an available network click Configure MyEssentials5ag i DMR BVH MyEssentials54g Preferred networks Automatically connect to available networks in the order listed below Q MyEssentials54g Add Remove Properties Leam about setting up wireless network configuration Cancel 53 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 4 Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the following screen a Wireless network properties Association Authentication Network name SSID belkin54g Wireless network key This network requires 4 key for the following Network Authentication Confirm network key This is a computer to computer ad hoc network wireless access points are not used 5 For a home or small business user select
20. with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including e IP Spoofing e SYN flood e Land Attack e UDP flooding e Ping of Death PoD e Tear Drop Attack e Denial of Service DoS e ICMP defect e IP with zero length e RIP defect e Smurf Attack e Fragment flooding e TCP Null Scan The firewall also masks common ports that are frequently used to attack networks These ports appear to be Stealth meaning that for all intents and purposes they do not exist to a would be hacker You can turn the firewall function off if needed however it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled Disabling the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you leave the firewall enabled Qessontiats router setup uy Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings Chesley Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common EE hacker attacks including Ping of Death Pod and Denial of Service DoS attacks You can turn the firewall function off if needed Turning off the firewall protection will not leave your network completely vulnerable to hacker attacks but it is recommended that you turn the firewall on whenever possible Firewall gt Connection Type ons MAC Address EZE Firewall Enable Disable gt ODisable Enable Channel and SSID
21. 500 9000 If you need multiple single port values or a combination of ranges and a single value you must use multiple entries up to the maximum of 20 entries e g 1 7500 7500 2 8023 8023 3 9000 9000 You can only pass one port per internal IP address Opening ports in your firewall can pose a security risk You can enable and disable settings very quickly It is recommended that you disable the settings when you are not using a specific application 57 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet email or other network services at specific days and times Restriction can be set for a single computer a range of computers or multiple computers a ossentials rouer setup uny Home Help Logout internet Status No Connection Firewall gt Client IP filters can be configured to restrict access to the Internet e mail or other network services d times More Info Block Time Day m puma mm d mmm mmm mun Firmyare Update System Settings To restrict Internet access to a single computer for example enter the IP address of the computer you wish to restrict access to in the IP fields 1 Next enter 80 in both the port fields 2 Select Both 3 Select Block 4 You can also select Always to block access all o
22. 8 bit key 7 Click OK and then Apply to save the settings If you are NOT using a wireless client card from MyEssentials please consult the manufacturer s user manual for that wireless client card 87 Problem Do MyEssentials products support WPA Solution Note To use WPA security all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this publication a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system Download the patch here http www microsoft com downloads details aspx FamilyID 009d8425 ce2b 47a4 abec 274845dc9e91 amp displaylang en Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch only supports devices with WPA enabled drivers such as MyEssentials 802 11g products Download the latest driver at www MyEssentialssupport com for the following products ME1000 USB ME1002 NB ME1004 R Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a Wireless Router from MyEssentials for a home network Solution 1 From the Security Mode drop down menu select WPA PSK no server 2 For Encryption Technique select TKIP or AES This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers symbols or spa
23. Area Connection Properties window click Internet Protocol TCP IP and click the Properties button The following screen will appear Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties Pix General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports 1 this capabilly Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for ee appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 64 125 22 15 Subnet mask 2 0 0 0 Default gateway 64 125 2 1 Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server 64 25 22 102 Alternate DNS server 64 25 22 103 10k Cancel 5 If Use the following IP address 2 is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router 6 If not already selected select Obtain an IP address automatically 1 and Obtain DNS server address automatically 3 Click OK Your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router 71 uo1 20s Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me 1 Right click on My Network Neighborhood and select Properties from the drop down menu 2 Select TCP IP gt settings for your installed network adapter You will see the following window E
24. E 1 Ni Advanced Newios DNS een I Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IPadd se can be automatically assigned to this computer jur network does not automatically assign IP addresses ask your Teak ne for eens and then type it in 3 the space ibiain an IP address automatica Specify an IP address 2 IP Tv Detect connection to network media 3 If Specify an IP address is selected your Router will need to be set up for a static IP connection type Write the address information in the table below You will need to enter this information into the Router IP address Subnet Mask Default gateway Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server 72 4 Write in the IP address and subnet mask from the IP Address tab 3 5 Click the Gateway tab 2 Write the gateway address down in the chart 6 Click the DNS Configuration tab 1 Write the DNS address es in the chart 7 If not already selected select Obtain IP address automatically in the IP Address tab Click OK Restart the computer When the computer restarts your network adapter s are now configured for use with the Router Set up the computer that is connected to the DSL or cable modem FIRST using these steps You can also use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect t
25. In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP on board makes for the easiest possible connection of a network The DHCP server will assign IP addresses to each computer automatically so there is no need for a complicated networking setup uo1 29 S Quick Installation Software The Quick Installation Software takes the guesswork out of setting up your Router This automatic software determines your network settings for you and sets up the Router for connection to your Internet Service Provider ISP In a matter of minutes your Wireless Router will be up and running on the Internet NOTE Quick Installation Software is compatible with Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP and Mac OS X If you are using another operating system the Wireless Router can be set up using the Alternate Setup Method described in this User Manual see page 22 Integrated 802 11g Wireless Access Point 802 119 is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps nearly five times faster than 802 11b MAC Address Filtering For added security you can set up a list of MAC addresses unique client identifiers that are allowed access to your network Every computer has its own MAC address Simply enter these MAC addresses into a list using the Web Based Advanced User Interface and you can control access to your network Knowing your Router Package Contents e Wireless G Router e Quick Installation Guide e MyEssentials Quick Installati
26. Info Connection Type 4 DNS Block ICMP Ping 5 MAC Address Wireless Channel and SSID Security Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering omz DONS WAN Ping Blocking iher To turn off the ping response select Block ICMP Ping 1 and click Apply Changes The Router will not respond to an ICMP ping 61 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Utilities Tab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Settings Utilities gt DHCP Chet List This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions Connection Type Restart Router DNS Sometimes it may be necessary to Reset or Reboot the Router if it begins working improperly Resetting or Rebooting the Router will not delete any of your configuration settings MAC Address Restore Factory Defaults Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you backup your Habaan settings before you restore all of the defaults Security Wireless Bridging e Save Backup Current Settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you
27. Settings Restore Previous Settings Ga teas Only this IP address can remotely i manage the routers o ll pf ll System Settings a Remote Access Port 5 s Restart Router C Any IP address can remotely manage the router Setting the Time and Time Zone The Router keeps time by connecting to a Simple Network Time Protocol SNTP server This allows the Router to synchronize the system clock to the global Internet The synchronized clock in the Router is used to record the security log and control client filtering Select the time zone that you reside in If you reside in an area that observes daylight saving then place a check mark in the box next to Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving The system clock may not update immediately Allow at least 15 minutes for the Router to contact the time servers on the Internet and get a response You cannot set the clock yourself 68 Using the Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your MyEssentials Router MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet There are two methods of remotely managing the Router The first is to allow access to the Router from anywhere on the Internet by selecting Any IP address can remotely manage the Router By typing in your WAN IP address from any computer on the Internet you will be presen
28. You can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged If there are other wireless networks operating in your area you will want to make sure that your SSID is unique does not match that of another wireless network in the area To change the SSID type in the SSID that you want to use in the SSID field 1 and click Apply Changes 2 The change is immediate If you make a change to the SSID your wireless equipped computers may also need to be reconfigured to connect to your new network name Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change my eo Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Channel and SSID To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Wireless Channel gt Auto M current 1 SSID gt Office54g Wireless Mode 5 gendb Broadcast SSID gt E More Info Protected Mode gt on More Info QoS Confiauration 802 11e Qos gt of More Info 2 1 40 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes g and b g only and b only The different modes are explained below Boessentiais router setup Uy Home Help Logout In
29. a static IP connection type then you may need to enter a specific DNS address and secondary DNS address for your connection to work properly If your connection type is dynamic or PPPoE it is likely that you do not have to enter a DNS address Leave the Automatic from ISP box checked To enter the DNS address settings uncheck the Automatic from ISP box and enter your DNS entries in the spaces provided Click Apply Changes 2 to save the settings ossentials router setup unity Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection TAN Setup LAN Setings WAN gt DNS 1 DHCP cise List If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address to use enter the address in this window and click Apply Changes Connection ons 7 MAC Address KA e DNS Address gt LE LT j E automatic frorh 15P Secondary DNS Address gt C E bj DNS Domain Name Server A server located on the Internet that translates URL s Universal Resource Links like www myessentialssupport com to IP addresses More Info came 2 om2 oons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log 32 Configuring your WAN Media Access Controller MAC Address All network components including cards adapters and routers have a unique serial number called a MAC address Your Internet Service Provider may record the MAC address of your computer s adapter and only let that particular computer connect to the Internet service When you insta
30. addressed these issues For more information regarding our networking products visit our website at www MyEssentialssupport com or call MyEssentials Technical Support at US 1 866 761 4608 Product Overview Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers The following is a list of features that make your new Wireless G Router from MyEssentials an ideal solution for your home or small office network Works with Both PCs and Mac Computers The Router supports a variety of networking environments including Mac OS 9 x X v10 x AppleTalk Linux Windows 98 Me NT 2000 and XP and others All that is needed is an Internet browser and a network adapter that supports TCP IP the standard language of the Internet Front Panel LED Display Lighted LEDs on the front of the Router indicate which functions are in operation You ll know at a glance whether your Router is connected to the Internet This feature eliminates the need for advanced software and status monitoring procedures Web Based Advanced User Interface You can set up the Router s advanced functions easily through your web browser without having to install additional software onto the computer There are no disks to install or keep track of and best of all you can make changes and perform setup functions from any computer on the network quickly and easily NAT IP Address Sharing Your Route
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32. ance use a channel that is at least five channels away from the other wireless network For instance if another network is operating on channel 11 then set your network to channel 6 or below To change the channel select the channel from the drop down list Click Apply Changes The change is immediate essentials Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup a LAN Settings Wireless gt Channel and SSID DHCP Client List internetman To make changes to the wireless settings of the router make the changes here Click Apply Changes to save the settings More Info Connection Type ons Wireless Channel gt 5 M MAC Address si Ost Eres EGO Wireless Mode gt gonly M Security soy Wireless Bridging Broadcast 881D gt More Info Use as Access Point Protected Mode gt mm More Info Virtual Servers Sent lp Fitters QoS Confiquration R MAC Address Filtering ME 802 11e QoS gt o y More Info nons WAN Ping Blocking 42 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only For security you can choose not to broadcast your network s SSID Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks To turn off the broadcast of the SSID remove the check mark from the box next to Broadcast SSID and then click Apply Changes The change is immediate Each co
33. are Version ME1004 R US 8 0110 Security Check For New Firmware Version gt Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point Firewall Update Firmware 5 Browse Virtual Servers Client IP Filters N MAC Address Filtering Mz Dons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Changing System Settings The System Settings page is where you can enter a new administrator password set the time zone enable remote management and turn on and off the NAT function of the Router Setting or Changing the Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for greater security you can set a password here Write down your password and keep it in a safe place as you will need it if you need to log into the Router in the future It is also recommended that you set a password if you plan to use the remote management feature of your Router 67 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Login Time Out Setting The login time out option allows you to set the period of time that you can be logged into the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface The timer starts when there has been no activity For example you have made some changes in the Web Based Advanced User Interface then left your computer alone without clicking Logout Assuming the time out is set to 10 minutes then 10 minutes after you leave the login session will expire You will have to log i
34. below can affect network performance they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning if you are concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness this checklist may help 1 Wireless Router Placement Place your Router the central connection point of your network as close as possible to the center of your wireless network devices To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your wireless clients i e computers enabled by Wireless Notebook Network Cards and Wireless USB Adapters from MyEssentials e Ensure that your Router s networking antennas are parallel to each other and are positioned vertically toward the ceiling If your Router itself is positioned vertically point the antennas as much as possible in an upward direction e In multistory homes place the Router on a floor that is as close to the center of the home as possible This may mean placing the Router on an upper floor e Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone 2 Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio noise such as microwave ovens Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include e Refrigerators e Washers and or dryers e Metal cabinets e Large aquariums e Metallic based UV tinted windows If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal s path bet
35. ble modem then most likely you will have a dynamic connection If you have a cable modem or you are not sure of your connection type use this Static A Static IP address connection type is less common than others Use this selection only if your ISP gave you an IP address that never changes PPPoE If you use a DSL modem and or your ISP gave you a User Name and Password then your connection type is PPPoE Use this connection type PPTP European Countries Only This type of connection is most common in European countries If your ISP has specifically told you that you use PPTP MAC Address Filtering omz and has supplied you with the proper PPTP information then use this Dons option WAN Ping Blocking Telstra BigPond Security Log Australia Only Users of Telstra BigPond Cable or DSL will use this option to configure the connection Restart Router Restore Factory Defauit Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings 2 Setting your Connection Type From the Connection Type page you can select the type of connection you use Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button 1 next to your connection type and then clicking Next 2 27 u01 29s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting your Internet Service Provider ISP Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type used with cable modems Setting the
36. ces This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up For example your PSK might be something like Smith family network key 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings 88 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a client card from MyEssentials Wireless Network Card or Adapter for a home network Solution Clients must use the same key that the Wireless G Router or access point uses For instance if the key is Smith Family Network Key in the Wireless G Router or access point the clients must also use that same key 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Networking Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the Wireless Networking Utility from MyEssentials WNU will appear The WNU will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the client card from MyEssentials 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA PSK no server 5 Type your WPA key in the Network key box Important WPA PSK is a combination of numbers and letters from A Z and 0 9 For WPA PSK you can enter
37. ch for Wireless Protected Access is available for free download http www microsoft com downloads search aspx displaylang en Note The file that Microsoft has made available works only with Windows XP Other operating systems are not supported at this time You also need to ensure that the wireless card manufacturer supports WPA and that you have downloaded and installed the latest driver from their support site Supported Operating Systems e Windows XP Professional e Windows XP Home Edition 90 Enabling WPA PSK no server 1 2 In systems running Windows XP click Start gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Right click on the Wireless Networks tab The Wireless Network Connection Properties screen appears Ensure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings box is checked Under the Wireless Networks tab click the Configure button and you will see the client card properties screen For a home or small business user select WPA PSK under Network Administration Select TKIP or AES under Date Encryption This setting will have to be identical to the Wireless G Router or access point that you set up Type in your encryption key in the Network key box Important Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that yo
38. connect your outer yet Pum the Easy natal Wizard on the computer that ie connected 10 the Easy Install Wizard Dessentiais Welcome My Cowon Easy Installation Wizard wil walk you though the itali of your IMPORTANT Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD ROM drive the Wizard s welcome screen will appear Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point If you have connected your Router please reconnect your computer directly to the modem Click Run the Quick Installation Software when you are ready to move on Progress Screen The Quick Installation Software will show you a progress screen each time a step in the setup has been completed Each time you see the progress screen click Next when you are ready to move to the next step Examining Settings The Wizard will now examine your computer s network settings and gather information needed to complete the Router s connection to the Internet When the Wizard is finished examining your computer click Next to continue Multiple Network Adapters Found Screen If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer this screen will appear If you have more than one network adapter installed in your computer the Wizard will need to know which adapter is connected to your modem Select the network adapter that is connected to your modem from the list and click Next If you are not
39. connection type to dynamic in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP Some dynamic connection types may require a host name You can enter your host name in the space provided if you were assigned one Your host name is assigned by your ISP Some dynamic connections may require that you clone the MAC address of the PC that was originally connected to the modem PS essentials Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings WAN gt DNS Be Dist If your ISP provided you with a specific DNS address to use enter the address in this window J imernet wan PUNAN Connection Type ng Automatic froza ISP MAC Address eais i Channel and 850 Secondary DNS Address gt DNS Domain Name Server A server located on the Internet that translates URL s Universal Resource Links like www myessentialssupport com to IP addresses More Info client 1P MAG Address Paring omz pons WAN Ping Blocking Change WAN MAC Address If your ISP requires a specific MAC address to connect to the service you can enter a specific MAC address or clone the current computer s MAC address through this link PS Qossertials Router Setup wiry Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup PAP WAN gt MAC address Dice ia Lat Some ISPs require that you clone copy the MAC address af your computer s network card into the
40. curity security ode Disabled SS Connection Type You can configure wireless security encryption settings here Security should be enabled to assure ONS maximum wireless security WPA Wireless Protected Access provides dynamic key changes and MAC Address constitutes the best security solution In wireless environments where not all devices support WPA WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy should be used More Info Channel and SSID Security Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point Virtual Servers R Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering DM2 Dons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 47 u01 23s Using a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 64 bit keys are five two digit numbers 128 bit keys are 13 two digit numbers For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit key In the boxes below make up your key by writing in two characters between A F and 0 9 in each box You will use this key to program the encryption settings on your Router and your wireless computers Note to Mac users Original Apple AirPort products support 64 bit encryption only Apple AirPort 2 products can support 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Please check your product to see which version you are using If you cannot conf
41. d but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The WAN light on my Router is blinking and the Connected light is solid Solution If the WAN light is blinking and the Connected light is solid but you are unable to access the Internet there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled and Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on 82 Troubleshooting Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access If you are still unable to access the Internet after disabling any firewall software please contact MyEssentials Technical Support at 866 761 4608 Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly Solution If you are unable to connect to the Internet from a wireless computer please do the following 1 Look at the lights on your Router Your MyEssentials Rout
42. e WAN light on the Router is not lit after completing these steps please contact MyEssentials Technical Support at 866 761 4608 4 Try shutting down and restarting your computer 81 Problem e The Quick Installation Software completed installation but my web browser doesn t work e am unable to connect to the Internet The Router s WAN light is on and the Connected light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the WAN light is on and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your connection type may not match the ISP s connection e If you have a static IP address connection your ISP must assign you the IP address subnet mask and gateway address Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting e If you have a PPPoE connection your ISP will assign you a user name and password and sometimes a service name Make sure the Router connection type is configured to PPPoE and the settings are entered properly Please refer to the section entitled Alternate Setup Method for details on changing this setting e You may need to configure your Router to meet the specific requirements of your ISP If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings please contact MyEssentials Technical Support at 866 761 4608 Problem e The Quick Installation Software complete
43. e page is visible to any user who wants to see it To make any changes to the Router s settings you have to log in Clicking the Login button or clicking on any one of the links on the home page will take you to the login screen The Router ships with no password entered In the login screen leave the password blank and click the Submit button to log in Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router Once a user has logged in to make changes there are two ways that the computer can be logged out Clicking the Logout button will log the computer out The second method is automatic The login will time out after a specified period of time The default login time out is 10 minutes This can be changed from 1 to 99 minutes For more information see the section in this manual entitled Changing the Login Time Out Setting 24 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface The home page is the first page you will see when you access the Web Based Advanced User Interface Ul The home page shows you a quick view of the Router s status and settings All advanced setup pages can be reached from this page ossernias Router setup ty 1iomel ei Login Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup Status Boot Version vios ETE 192168 2 Serial No BELPHI52a0 DHCP Server Enatled Con
44. e Windows Control Panel open Network Connections and double click on your wireless card s connection In the Properties dialog select the Configure button on the General tab Windows 98 users will have to select the wireless card in the list box and then click Properties then choose the Advanced tab and select the rate property Wireless client cards are usually set to automatically adjust the wireless transmit rate for you but doing so can cause periodic disconnects when the wireless signal is too weak as a rule slower transmission rates are more stable Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet For more assistance see your wireless card s user manual 85 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP security on the Router Solution 1 2 3 Log into your Wireless Router Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router the Router s default is 192 168 2 1 Log into your Router by clicking on the Login button in the top right hand corner of the screen You will be asked to enter your password If you never set a password leave the password field blank and click Submit Click the Wireless tab on the left of your screen Select the Encryption or Security tab to
45. e logged into the Router you can make changes to the settings When you are finished making changes you can log out of the Router by clicking the Logout button For more information about logging into the Router see the section called Logging into the Router 5 Help Button The Help button gives you access to the Router s help pages Help is also available on many pages by clicking more info next to certain sections of each page 6 LAN Settings Shows you the settings of the Local Area Network LAN side of the Router Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links IP Address Subnet Mask DHCP Server or by clicking the LAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen 7 Features Shows the status of the Router s NAT firewall and wireless features Changes can be made to the settings by clicking on any one of the links or by clicking the Quick Navigation links on the left side of the screen 8 Internet Settings Shows the settings of the Internet WAN side of the Router that connects to the Internet Changes to any of these settings can be made by clicking on the links or by clicking on the Internet WAN Quick Navigation link on the left side of the screen 9 Version Info Shows the firmware version boot code version hardware version and serial number of the Router 10 Page Name The page you are on can be identified by this name This U
46. een modified without the written permission of MyEssentials or if any MyEssentials serial number has been removed or defaced THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED MYESSENTIALS SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE No MyEssentials dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modification extension or addition to this warranty MYESSENTIALS IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR UNDER ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS DOWNTIME GOODWILL DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH MYESSENTIALS PRODUCTS Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state 93 UuOI OeS essentials Wireless G Router www MyEssentialssupport com MyEssentials Tech Support US 1 866 761 4608 2006 Belkin Corporation All rights reserved All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed Mac OS and AppleTalk are tr
47. eight to 63 characters This network key needs to match the key you assign to your Wireless G Router or access point 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings 89 Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security on a client card from MyEssentials Wireless Network Card or Adapter for a business Solution 1 Double click the Signal Indicator icon to bring up the Wireless Networking Utility screen The Advanced button will allow you to view and configure more options of your client card 2 Once the Advanced button is clicked the WNU will appear This Utility will allow you to manage all the advanced features of the client card from MyEssentials 3 Under the Wireless Network Properties tab select a network name from the Available Networks list and click the Properties button 4 Under Network Authentication select WPA 5 In the Authentication tab select the settings that are indicated by your network administrator 6 Click OK then Apply to save the settings Problem am having difficulty setting up Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security and am NOT using a client card from MyEssentials for a home network Solution If you are NOT using a Wireless Notebook Network Card from MyEssentials and it is not equipped with WPA enabled software a file from Microsoft called Windows XP Support Pat
48. ent Connections Programs Advanced Use the Internet Connection Wizard to connect your computer to the Internet Dial up settings Add Remove 3 Under the Internet Options screen click on Connections and select LAN Settings 76 Recommended Web Browser Settings 4 Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options Automatically detect settings Use automatic configuration script and Use a proxy server Click OK Then click OK again in the Internet Options page Local Area Network LAN Settings aixi m Automatic configuration Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration T Automatically detect settings T Use automatic configuration script Address m Proxy server r Use a proxy server for your LAN These settings will not apply to dial up or YPN connections Address Port Advanced I Bypass proxy server For local addresses Cancel Netscape Navigator 4 0 or Higher 1 Start Netscape Click on Edit then Preferences 2 Inthe Preferences window click on Advanced then select Proxies In the Proxies window select Direct connection to the Internet CC F7 Appearance Fonts p Configure Provies to Access the Intent Colors A network proxy pr
49. equipment that only supports 64 bit WEP All wireless networking products from MyEssentials support both 64 bit and 128 bit WEP Encryption Keys After selecting either the 64 bit or 128 bit WEP encryption mode it is critical that you generate an encryption key If the encryption key is not consistent throughout the entire wireless network your wireless networking devices will be unable to communicate with one another on your network and you will not be able to successfully communicate within your network You can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can type in a passphrase in the Passphrase field and click Generate to create a key A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key The WEP passphrase is NOT the same as a WEP key Your Router uses this passphrase to generate your WEP keys but different hardware manufacturers might have different methods on generating the keys If you have multiple vendors equipment in your network the easiest thing to do is to use the hex WEP key from your Router and enter it manually into the hex WEP key table in your Router s configuration screen 45 Wi Fi Protected Access WPA WPA is a new Wi Fi standard that was designed to impr
50. er s lights should be as follows e The Power light should be on e The Connected light should be on and not blinking e The WAN light should be either on or blinking 2 Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom right hand corner of the screen If you are also using a Wireless Card or Adapter from MyEssentials with this Router the tray icon should look like this the icon may be red or green Yo Bry 12 38 PM 3 The exact window that opens will vary depending on the model of wireless card you have however any of the utilities should have a list of Available Networks those wireless networks to which it can connect Does the name of your wireless network appear in the results Yes my network name is listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed No my network name is not listed go to the troubleshooting solution titled I can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed 83 u01 20s Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly but my network name is listed Solution If the name of your network is listed in the Available Networks list please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly 1 Click on the correct network name in the Available Networks list 2 If the network has security encryp
51. f the time Select the day to start on top 5 the time to start on top 6 the day to end on the bottom 7 and the time to stop 8 on the bottom Select Enable 9 Click Apply Changes The computer at the IP address you specified will now be blocked from Internet access at the times you specified Note Be sure you have selected the correct time zone under Utilities gt System Settings gt Time Zone 5 Day a 1 2 3 4 7 58 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access When you enable this feature you must enter the MAC address of each client computer on your network to allow network access to each essentials Router Setup Utility Home Help Loy LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Firewall gt MAC address filtering Internet WAN Connection Type DNS Enable MAC Address Filtering gt MAC Address MAC Address Filtering List gt Host MAC Address 3 paaa Bad Wireless Channel and SSID Security Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering 4 DMZ DONS WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Restart Router Res
52. for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable The ports are labeled 1 through 4 These ports correspond to the numbered LEDs on the front of the Router 8 Modem This port is for connection to your DSL or cable modem Use the cable that was provided with the modem to connect the modem to this port Use of a cable other than the cable supplied with the cable modem may not work properly 12 9 Reset The Reset button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly Resetting the Router will restore the Router s normal operation while maintaining the programmed settings You can also restore the factory default settings by using the Reset button Use the restore option in instances where you may have forgotten your custom password a Resetting the Router Push and release the Reset button The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the reset is complete b Restoring the Factory Defaults Press and hold the Reset button for at least 10 seconds then release it The lights on the Router will momentarily flash The Power Ready light will begin to blink When the Power Ready light becomes solid again the restore is complete 13 Connecting and Configuring your Router Verify the contents of your box You should have the following e Wireless G Router e Quick Installation Guide e MyE
53. gs Restore Previous Settings i 1 IP Address Provided by your ISP Enter your IP address here 2 Subnet Mask Provided by your ISP Enter your subnet mask here 3 ISP Gateway Address Provided by your ISP Enter the ISP gateway address here 29 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn t require a modem you may also use PPPoE my SENSES Router Setup Utity il Home Help Logout internet status No Connection LAN setup 1 NM i saree WAN gt Connection Type gt PPPoE a To enter your PPPOE settings type in your information below and cick Apply changes More into Correction Type a ser Name gt 2 T 3 E o ferent Your connection type is PPPoE if 1 Your ISP gave you a user name and password which is required to connect to the Internet 2 Your ISP gave you software such as WinPOET or Enternet300 that you use to connect to the Internet or 3 You have to double click on a desktop icon other than your browser to get on the Internet 1 User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP 2 Password Type in your password and re t
54. gure your Router Additionally if you are using an operating system other than Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP you must set up the Router using the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual IMPORTANT Run the Quick Installation Software from the computer that is directly connected to the DSL or cable modem DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME 14 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step1 Run the Quick Installation Software 1 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer at this time 1 2 Make sure you have the following items at the computer that is now directly connected to the DSL or cable modem DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER AT THIS TIME e Quick Installation Guide e The Quick Installation Software CD with User Manual e The Router e The Router s Power Supply e RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable 1 3 Turn off any firewall or Internet connection sharing software on your computer 1 4 Insert the Quick Installation Software CD into your CD ROM drive The Easy Installation Wizard screen will automatically appear on your screen within 15 seconds If it does not select your CD ROM drive from My Computer and double click on the file named EasyInstall exe on the CD ROM 15 uo1 20s Connecting and Configuring your Router Easy Install Wizard essentiais Welcome My Emote Easy Installation Wizard wil walk you though the installation of your IMPORTANT Dent
55. harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy 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 and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to 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 92 Information Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by MyEssentials may void the user s authority to operate the equipment MyEssentials 1 Year Limited Product Warranty MyEssentials warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year If a defect is discovered MyEssentials will at its option repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period with transportation charges prepaid to the authorized MyEssentials dealer from whom you purchased the product Proof of purchase may be required This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident abuse misuse or misapplication if the product has b
56. he Router can take up to 25 seconds It is important not to turn off the power to the Router during the restart 4 A 25 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router will be restarted The Router s home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 63 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restoring Factory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory default settings It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults Restore Factory Defauts 1 Click the Restore Defaults button Microsoft Internet Explorer K 2 The following message will appear pon Click OK WARNING All Your Settings Will be Lost Are You Sure You want to do this p ba Microsoft Internet Explorer ead 3 The following message will appear i F j Restoring the defaults includes A During the restart it needs sometime Please don t turn off the router during the time restarting the Router It can take N up to 25 seconds It is important not to turn the power to the Router off during the restart 4 A 25 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s defaults will be restored The Router s home page should appear automatically If
57. his time Flesoftype aie Cancel 2 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK A reminder window will appear It will take up to 35 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete Click OK A 35 second countdown will appear on the screen When the countdown reaches zero the Router s configuration will be restored The Router s home page should appear automatically If not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 66 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Updating the Firmware From time to time MyEssentials may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may exist When MyEssentials releases new firmware you can download the firmware from the MyEssentials update website and update your Router s firmware to the latest version LAN Settings Utilities 5 Firmware update DHCP Client List sg From time to time My Essentials may release new versions of the Router s firmware Firmware updates contain improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed Click the link below to see if there Connection Type is a new firmware update available for this Router DNS ERETO NOTE Please backup your current settings before updating to a new version of firmware Click Here Eo to go to the Save Backup current settings page Channel and 810 Firmw
58. ight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers and other characters Each client uses the same key to access the network Typically this mode will be used in a home environment WPA2 is the second generation of WPA offering a more advanced encryption technique over WPA Setting WPA WPA2 1 Select WPA WPA2 Personal PSK from the Security Mode drop down box 2 Select WPA PSK for just WPA authentication or WPA2 PSK for just WPA2 authentication or you may select WPA PSK WPA2 PSK for WPA and WPA2 as the authentication type 3 Enter your pre shared key This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols This same key must be used on all of the clients that you set up This pre shared key will allow users full access to your network including shared files and printers 4 Click Apply Changes to finish You must now set all clients to match these settings depending on the type of access you want them to have 51 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Guest Access Optional The guest pre shared key allows guest users an Internet only access to restrict them from entering your network and having access to files on your PCs Enter your pre shared key for guest access This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters numbers or symbols Click Apply Changes to finish essentiais Router Setup Utility Home
59. igure your network with 128 bit encryption try 64 bit encryption 48 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface WEP Setup 64 Bit WEP Encryption 1 Select 64 bit WEP from the Security menu s Security Mode 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can put a check mark in Passphrase then type in your passphrase Click Generate to generate four different hex keys A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 64 bit WEP you need to enter 10 hex keys For instance AF OF 4B C3 D4 64 bit WEP key 3 Click Apply Changes to save the setting ossortiels Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Security CO Security Mode 64bit WEP xi Connection Type ons key1 80 38 llo 7 57 Ma Sier ET ET EE ence onan O rey3 b7 68 29 94 be Security i N Wireless Bridging O reya d0 fed 37 oe Ob Use as Access Point Firewat CASES To automatically generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here Virtual Servers NCTE More Info Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering PassPhrase MyEssentials omz oons WAN Ping Blocking WARNING If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with a wireless client you will need
60. int PassPhrase E Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering omz pons WAN Ping Blocking WARNING If you are configuring the Wireless G Router from a computer with a wireless client you will need to ensure that security is turned ON for this wireless client If this is not done your client will lose its wireless connection 50 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA Wi Fi Protected Access the latest wireless security standard It also supports the legacy security standard WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy By default wireless security is disabled To enable security you must first determine which standard you want to use To access the security settings click Security on the Wireless tab WPA Setup Note To use WPA security all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that support it At the time of this User Manual s publication a security patch download is available for free from Microsoft This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system You must also download the latest driver for your Wireless G Notebook Network Card from the MyEssentials support site Other operating systems are not supported at this time Microsoft s patch supports only devices with WPA enabled drivers such as MyEssentials 802 11g products WPA uses a so called pre shared key as the security key A pre shared key is a password that is between e
61. it does not type in the Router s address default 192 168 2 1 into the navigation bar of your browser 64 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmware update 1 Click Save A window called File Download will open Click Save Utilities gt Save Backup current settings You can save your current configuration by using this feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you backup your current configuration before performing a firmware update File Download x 2 P You are downloading the file Wo config bin from 192 168 2 1 Would you like to open the file or save it to your computer Open Cancel More Info a Z Always ask before opening this type of fle 3 sn Bo OP B amea wer 1G Nety Decurents Ng Donnere Ng Carputer reae O AG Mnamo Samaypo EmDee ob Cm Download complete bg Download Complete Saved configsbin from 192 168 2 1 COCCI NAN NA NAAN NANANA NANANA NANANA AA Downloaded 16 0 KB in 1 sec Download to C Documents and Setting config bin Tra
62. les on the CD double click on the icon labeled EasyInstall exe 4 If the Quick Installation Software still does not start reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 75 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method 78 Troubleshooting Problem The Quick Installation Software cannot find my Router Solution If the Quick Installation Software is not able to find the Router during the installation process please check the following items 1 If the Quick Installation Software is not able to find the Router during the installation process there may be third party firewall software installed on the computer attempting to access the Internet Examples of third party firewall software are ZoneAlarm BlackICE PC Protection McAfee Personal Firewall and Norton Personal Firewall If you do have firewall software installed on your computer please make sure that you properly configure it You can determine if the firewall software is preventing Internet access by temporarily turning it off If while the firewall is disabled Internet access works properly you will need to change the firewall settings to function properly when it is turned on Please refer to the instructions provided by the publisher of your firewall software for instructions on configuring the firewall to allow Internet access Unplug power to the Router for 10 seconds and then plug
63. ll the Router its own MAC address will be seen by the ISP and may cause the connection not to work MyEssentials has provided the ability to clone copy the MAC address of the computer into the Router This MAC address in turn will be seen by the ISP s system as the original MAC address and will allow the connection to work If you are not sure whether your ISP needs to see the original MAC address simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally connected to the modem Cloning the address will not cause any problems with your network 33 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed Click the Clone button 1 Click Apply Changes 3 Your MAC address is now cloned to the Router Entering a Specific MAC Address In certain circumstances you may need a specific WAN MAC address You can manually enter one in the MAC Address page Type in a MAC address in the spaces provided 2 and click Apply Changes 3 to save the changes The Router s WAN MAC address will now be changed to the MAC address you specified essentias Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection WAN gt MAC address LAN Settings DHCP Sere Usi Some ISPs require that you clone copy the MAC address of your computer s
64. mputer now needs to be set to connect to your specific SSID an SSID of ANY will no longer be accepted Refer to the documentation of your wireless network adapter for information on making this change Protected Mode Switch As part of the 802 11g specification Protected mode ensures proper operation of 802 11g clients and access points when there is heavy 802 11b traffic in the operating environment When Protected mode is ON 802 11g scans for other wireless network traffic before it transmits data Therefore using this mode in environments with HEAVY 802 11b traffic or interference achieves best performance results If you are in an environment with very little or no other wireless network traffic your best performance will be achieved with Protected mode OFF 43 Securing your Wi Fi Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears This section is intended for the home home office and small office user At the time of this User Manual s publication there are four encryption methods available Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP WEP is a common protocol that adds security to all Wi Fi compliant wireless products WEP was designed to give wireless networks the equivalent level of privacy protection as a comparable wired network Name 64 Bit Wired 128 Bit Wired Wi Fi Protected Wi Fi Protected Equivalen
65. n perform the following tasks e View the Router s current settings and status e Configure the Router to connect to your ISP with the settings that they provided you e Change the current network settings such as the Internal IP address the IP address pool DHCP settings and more e Set the Router s firewall to work with specific applications port forwarding e Set up security features such as client restrictions MAC address filtering WEP and WPA e Enable the DMZ feature for a single computer on your network e Change the Router s internal password e Enable Disable UPnP Universal Plug and Play e Reset the Router e Back up your configuration settings e Reset the Router s default settings e Update the Router s firmware 22 Alternate Setup Method Step1 Connect your Router 1 1 1 2 1 3 1 4 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 Turn off the power to your modem by unplugging the power supply from the modem Locate the network cable that is connected between your modem and your computer and unplug it from your computer leaving the other end connected to your modem Plug the loose end of the cable you just unplugged into the port on the back of the Router labeled Modem Connect a new network cable not included from the back of the computer to one of the wired computer ports labeled 1 4 Note It does not matter which numbered port you choose Turn your DSL or cable modem on by reconnecting the p
66. nection Type Dynarric Firewall Settings Enabled Wan IP Security Disabled owe DNS Address wan Ping Bintang 1 Quick Navigation Links You can go directly to any of the Router s Ul pages by clicking directly on these links The links are divided into logical categories and grouped by tabs to make finding a particular setting easier to find Clicking on the purple header of each tab will show you a short description of the tab s function eacorti ae snp ti LAN Settings WAN AA Dynamic ning Ft rau a host name and 1S that bint tte camedion to a Hii 2 Home Button The Home button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this button will take you back to the home page uo1 2as 3 Internet Status Indicator This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI indicating the connection status of the Router When the indicator says connection OK in GREEN the Router is connected to the Internet When the Router is not connected to the Internet the indicator will read no connection in RED The indicator is automatically updated when you make changes to the settings of the Router 4 Login Logout Button This button enables you to log in and out of the Router with the press of one button When you are logged into the Router this button will change to read Logout Logging into the Router will take you to a separate login page where you will need to enter a password When you ar
67. network card into the Router If yourare not sure then simply clone the MAC address of the computer that was originally ERR TES connected to the modem before installing the Router Cloning your MAC address will not cause any problems with your network More Info ons Wan Mac Address gt CS ec 2 Channel ang S510 Clone Computer s MAC Address gt SEEN security Wireless Bridging Usa as Access Point Clear change 1 pom Care P Piters MAC Adress Ftrng baa gt 8 Baay lg Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings s 34 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 do not type in anything else such as http or www then press the Enter key You will see the Router s home page in your browser window Address 192 168 2 1 Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the LAN Setup tab 1 will take you its header page A quick description of the functions can be found here To view the settings or make changes to any of the LAN settings click on LAN Settings 2 or to view the list of connected computers click on DHCP Client List 3 x 1 essentias Router setup uity Homel Help Logout Internet Status No Connection 2
68. ngs DHCP client List 4 38 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Wireless Network Settings Clicking on the header of the Wireless tab will take you to the Wireless header page Under the Wireless tab there are links that allow you to make changes to the wireless network settings essentials Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings Wireless DHCP Client List Internet WAN Connection Type e Channel and SSID ESS Make adjustments to the wireless channel and SSID wireless network name MAC Address Security Change the wireless sity settings such as WPA settings or WEP settings In this tab you can adjust settings to the Wireless section of the Router Channel and 8810 Wireless Bridging Security config the Wireless Bridging kasai e USE as Access Point Use as Access Point Set the operating mode of the Router to AP made Virtual Servers Client IP Filters MAC Address Filtering omz oons WAN Ping Blocking Security Log Restart Router Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 39 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Changing the Wireless Network Name SSID To identify your wireless network a name called the SSID Service Set Identifier is used The default SSID of the Router is MyEssentials
69. nsfer rate 16 0 KB Sec C Close this dialog box when download completes A window will open that allows you to select the location where you want to save the configuration file Select a location You can name the file anything you want or use the default name Config Be sure to name the file so you can locate it yourself later When you have selected the location and name of the file click Save When the save is complete you will see the following window Click Close The configuration is now saved 65 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Restoring a Previous Configuration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration 1 Click Browse A window will open that allows you to select the location of the configuration file All configuration files end with a bin Locate the configuration file you want to restore and double click on it Utilities gt Restore Previous Settings This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration CErowse NG 222 Ho ot F Fl DES feb nagi nagi studio 5 Types ENE Bak Medio 10 11 2002 334 PM F 3 E RA KE Fienme famy J3 De Microsoft Internet Explorer After settings are restored the bi ion may not respond to commands for as long as one mintite This is normal Do not power down the base station during t
70. nto the Router again to make any more changes The login time out option is for security purposes and the default is set to 10 minutes Note Only one computer can be logged into the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface at one time Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup Utilities gt System settings DHCP Client List n Internet WAN Administrator Password The Router ships with NO password entered If you wish to add a password for more security you iiad can set a password here More Info DNS Type in current Password gt MAC Address Wireless Type in new Password gt Channel and SSID Confirm new Password gt Security Wireless Bridging Login Timeout gt 10 1 99 minutes Use as Access Point Firewall aa Virtual Servers Time and Time Zone papua 01 2000 12 08 25 Client IP Filters Please set your time Zone If you are in an area that observes daylight saving check this box More MAC Address Filtering Info a 2 ome Time Zone gt GMT 08 00 Pacific Time US Canada Tijuana IN oons WAN Ping Blocking Daylight Savings gt C Automatically Adjust Daylight Saving Security Log Remote Management ADVANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAVE SET THE Restore Factory Default ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info Save Backup
71. o the Internet 73 Manually Configuring Network Settings Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1 2 Click on the System Preferences icon Li Pi a o Select Network 1 from the System Preferences menu eo System Preferences o Personal Desktop Dock General International Login Screen Saver Universal Access Hardware 1 E m 9 a ColorSync Displays Energy Saver Keyboard Mouse Sound Internet Network QuickTime Sharing System 4 4 L Classic Date amp Time Software Speech Startup Disk Users Update Select Built in Ethernet 2 next to Show in the Network menu r 7 60 Network o 2 k Baa Location Automatic a _ 5 Show Built in Ethernet iis 3 JTP PPPoE AppleTalk Proxies Configure Using DHCP ia 4 ka Domain Name Servers Optional IP Address Provided by DHCP Server Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 Router 10 10 2 1 Search Domains Optional DHCP Client ID Optional Example apple com earthlink net Ethernet Address 00 03 93 0b c6 d4 Click the lock to prevent further changes Apply Now 74 Recommended Web Browser Settings 4 Select the TCP IP tab 3 Next to Configure 4 you should see Manually or Using DHCP If you do not check the PPPoE tab 5 to make sure that Connect using PPPoE is NOT selected If it is you will need to
72. ome Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Use as Access Point ADVANCED FEATURE The Router can be configured to act as strictly an Access Point bypassing all of the routing and firewall functions To do so select Enable and type in the IP address you want the Access Point to have DNS More Info Channel and SSID Enable Disable O Enable Disable Security Wireless Bridging Use as Access Point Virtual Servers Client IP Filters 2 Set your IP settings to match your network Click Apply Changes 3 Connect a cable from the Modem port on the Router to your existing network The Router is now acting as an access point To access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface again type the IP address you specified into your browser s navigation bar You can set the encryption settings MAC address filtering SSID and channel normally ossertiets Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection Wireless gt Use as Access Point Enable Disable gt Enable O Disable Specify IP Address gt 132 158 f2 esa Subnetmask 5 255 255 255 o Restore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings 55 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Configuring the Firewall Your Router is equipped
73. on Software CD with User Manual e MyEssentials RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable e Power Supply System Requirements e Broadband Internet connection such as a DSL or cable modem with RJ45 Ethernet connection e At least one computer with an installed network interface adapter e TCP IP networking protocol installed on each computer e RJ45 Ethernet networking cable e Internet browser Quick Installation Software System Requirements e A PC running Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP or a Mac computer running Mac OS X e Minimum 64MB RAM e Internet browser uo1 20s The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status When you apply power to the Router or restart it a short period of time elapses while the Router boots up During this time the Power Ready LED blinks When the Router has completely booted up the Power Ready LED becomes a SOLID light indicating the Router is ready for use OFF Router is OFF Blinking Green Router is Booting Up Solid Green Router is Ready 2 P Wireless Network is OFF Wireless Network is Ready Blinking Indicates Wireless Activity 10 3 1 2 3 4 These LEDs are labeled 1 4 and correspond to the numbered ports on the rear of the Router When a computer is p
74. ot be able to access the Internet Other problems may also occur Turning off NAT will disable your firewall functions NAT Enabling ADVANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the Network Address Translation feature off In almost every case you would NOT want to turn this feature off More Info NAT Enable Disable gt eEnable O Disable 69 Mm D C3 T UO1 1 Using the Enabling Disabling UPnP UPnP Universal Plug and Play is yet another advanced feature offered by your MyEssentials Router It is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Some applications require the Router s firewall to be configured in a specific way to operate properly This usually requires opening TCP and UDP ports An application that is UPnP compliant has the ability to communicate with the Router basically telling the Router which way it needs the firewall configured The Router ships with the UPnP feature disabled If you are using any applications that are UPnP compliant and wish to take advantage of the UPnP features you can enable the UPnP feature Simply select Enable in the UPnP Enabling section of the Utilities page Click Apply Changes to save the change NAT Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the Network Address Translation feature off In almost every case you would NOT want to t
75. ove upon the security features of WEP To use WPA security the drivers and software of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WPA These updates will be found on the wireless vendor s website There are three types of WPA security WPA PSK no server WPA with radius server and WPA2 WPA PSK no server uses what is known as a pre shared key as the network key A network key is basically a password that is between eight and 63 characters long It can be a combination of letters numbers or characters Each client uses the same network key to access the network Typically this is the mode that will be used in a home environment WPA with radius server is a system where a radius server distributes the network key to the clients automatically This is typically found in a business environment WPAZ2 requires Advanced Encryption Standard AES for encryption of data which offers much greater security than WPA WPA uses both Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP and AES for encryption 46 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Sharing the Same Network Keys Most Wi Fi products ship with security turned off So once you have your network working you need to activate WEP or WPA and make sure your wireless networking devices are sharing the same network key essentials Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Se
76. ovides additional security between your computer and the heres Intemet Proxies can also increase performance between muliple networks by Content Packs Ea aaa IA IC D Navigator Te Direct connection to the Intemet D Composer D Mail and Newsgroups O Manual proxy configuration D Instant Messenger ETP Proxy Bot T D Privacy and Security E Z 17 Advanced Gopher Proxy EG Cache HTTP Proxy Port i la Software Instalati SSL Ping Port 7 Mouse Wheel SOCKS v5 Host Pott E System Napag ee Offline and Disk Space Example yourcompany com yourcompany co nz O Automatic proxy configuration URL Reload or Corel ee 77 u01 29s Troubleshooting Problem Installation CD does not automatically start Solution If the CD ROM does not start the Quick Installation Software automatically it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive 1 If the Quick Installation Software screen does not appear within 15 20 seconds open up your CD ROM drive by double clicking on the My Computer icon that is located on your desktop 2 Next double click on the CD ROM drive that the Quick Installation Software CD has been placed in to start the installation 3 The Quick Installation Software should start within a few seconds If instead a window appears showing the fi
77. ower supply to the modem Before plugging the power cord into the Router plug the cord into the wall then plug the cord into the Router s power jack Verify that your modem is connected to the Router by checking the lights on the front of the Router The green light labeled Modem should be ON if your modem is connected correctly to the Router If it is not recheck your connections Verify that your computer is connected properly to the Router by checking the lights labeled 1 4 The light that corresponds to the numbered port connected to your computer should be ON if your computer is connected properly If it is not recheck your connections Step 2 Set up your Computer s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called Manually Configuring Network Settings for directions 23 uo1 20s Step3 Configure the Router Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Using your Internet browser you can access the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface In your browser type 192 168 2 1 you do not need to type in anything else such as http or www Then press the Enter key PLEASE NOTE If you have difficulty accessing the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface go to the section entitled Manually Configuring Network Settings Logging into the Router You will see the Router s home page in your browser window The hom
78. r employs Network Address Translation NAT to share the single IP address assigned to you by your Internet Service Provider while saving the cost of adding IP addresses to your Internet service account Product Overview SPI Firewall Your Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including IP Spoofing Land Attack Ping of Death PoD Denial of Service DoS IP with zero length Smurf Attack TCP Null Scan SYN flood UDP flooding Tear Drop Attack ICMP defect RIP defect and fragment flooding Integrated 10 100 4 Port Switch The Router has a built in 4 port network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers data and MP3 files digital photos and much more The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices The switch will transfer data between computers and the Internet simultaneously without interrupting or consuming resources Universal Plug and Play UPnP Compatibility UPnP Universal Plug and Play is a technology that offers seamless operation of voice messaging video messaging games and other applications that are UPnP compliant Support for VPN Pass Through If you connect to your office network from home using a VPN connection your Router will allow your VPN equipped computer to pass through the Router and to your office network Built In Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP Built
79. require that the ISP s domain be at the end of the name Example myname myisp com The myisp com part of the user name may need to be typed as well as your user name If you continue to have no Internet connection reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings page 75 of this User Manual for an alternate setup method 80 Problem The Quick Installation Software completed installation but my web browser doesn t work am unable to connect to the Internet The Router s WAN light is off and the Connected light is blinking Solution If you cannot connect to the Internet the WAN light is off and the Connected light is blinking the problem may be that your modem and Router are not connected properly 1 Make sure the network cable between the modem and the Router is connected We strongly recommend using the cable that was supplied with your DSL or cable modem for this purpose The cable should be connected at one end to the Router s Internet WAN port and at the other end to the network port on your modem Unplug the DSL or cable modem from its power source for three minutes After three minutes plug the modem back into its power source This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router Unplug the power to your Router wait 10 seconds and then reconnect the power This will cause the Router to reattempt communication with the modem If th
80. roperly connected to one of the wired computer ports on the rear of the Router the LED will light GREEN means a 10Base T device is connected AMBER means a 100Base T device is connected When information is being sent over the port the LED blinks rapidly No Device is Linked to the Port 10 100Base T Device Connected Blinking F RNR pE Green 4 0 This LED lights in GREEN to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem Solid Green Good WAN Link Blinking Green WAN Activity 5 B This unique LED shows you when the Router is connected to the Internet When the light is OFF the Router is NOT connected to the Internet When the light is blinking the Router is attempting to connect to the Internet When the light is solid GREEN the Router is connected to the Internet When using the Disconnect after x minutes feature this LED becomes extremely useful in monitoring the status of your Router s connection OFF Router is not Connected to the Internet Blinking Green Router is Attempting to Connect to the Internet Solid Green Router is Connected to the Internet 11 6 Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack 7 Wired Computers Connect your wired non wireless computers to these ports These ports are RJ45 10 100 auto negotiation auto uplinking ports
81. s from anywhere in your home Easy expansion the wide range of MyEssentials networking products lets you expand your network to include devices such as printers and gaming consoles No cabling required you can spare the expense and hassle of retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office Widespread industry acceptance choose from a wide range of interoperable networking products uo1 20s Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance Important Factors for Placement and Setup Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 200 feet In the same way your wireless connection and performance will degrade somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases This may or may not be noticeable to you As you move farther from your Router connection speed may decrease Factors that can weaken signals simply by getting in the way of your network s radio waves are metal appliances or obstructions and walls If you have concerns about your network s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors try moving the computer to a position between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem If difficulties persist even at close range please contact MyEssentials Technical Support US 1 866 761 4608 Note While some of the items listed
82. ser Manual will sometimes refer to pages by name For instance LAN gt LAN Settings refers to the LAN Settings page EE Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Step4 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider ISP The Internet WAN tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider ISP The Router is capable of connecting to virtually any ISP s system provided you have correctly configured the Router s settings for your ISP s connection type Your ISP connection settings are provided to you by your ISP To configure the Router with the settings that your ISP gave you click Connection Type A on the left side of the screen Select the connection type you use If your ISP gave you DNS settings clicking DNS B allows you to enter DNS address entries for ISPs that require specific settings Clicking MAC address C will let you clone your computer s MAC address or type in a specific WAN MAC address if required by your ISP When you have finished making settings the Internet Status indicator will read connection OK if your Router is set up properly my Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup a LAN Satings WAN Connection Type DHCP Client List A Select your connection type A Connection Type Dynamic B ons A Dynamic type of wane is the most common If you use a ca
83. ssentials Quick Installation Software CD with User Manual e RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable for connection of the Router to the computer e Power Supply Modem Requirements Your DSL or cable modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB and are using the USB connection at this time you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure If your modem has only a USB port you can request a different type of modem from your ISP or you can in some cases purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it ALWAYS INSTALL YOUR ROUTER FIRST IF YOU ARE INSTALLING NUMEROUS NETWORK DEVICES FOR THE FIRST TIME IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOUR ROUTER IS CONNECTED AND RUNNING BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO INSTALL OTHER NETWORK COMPONENTS SUCH AS NOTEBOOK CARDS AND DESKTOP CARDS Quick Installation Software MyEssentials has provided our Quick Installation Software to make installing your Router a simple and easy task You can use it to get your Router up and running in minutes The Quick Installation Software requires that your Windows 98SE Me 2000 XP or Mac OS X v10 1 x computer be connected directly to your DSL or cable modem and that the Internet connection is active and working at the time of installation If it is not you must use the Alternate Setup Method section of this User Manual to confi
84. t Equivalent Access TKIP Access 2 Privacy Privacy Acronym 64 bit WEP 128 bit WEP WPA TKIP AES WPA2 AES or just WPA or just WPA2 Security Good Better Best Best Features Static keys Static keys Dynamic key Dynamic key encryption encryption and mutual and mutual authentication authentication Encryption More secure TKIP Temporal AES Advanced keys based than 64 bit Key Integrity Encryption on RC4 WEP using a Protocol Standard algorithm key length of added so does not typically 104 bits plus that keys are cause any 40 bit keys 24 additional rotated and throughput loss bits of system encryption is generated data strengthened 64 Bit WEP 64 bit WEP was first introduced with 64 bit encryption which includes a key length of 40 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 64 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 64 bit as 40 bit encryption Shortly after the technology was introduced researchers found that 64 bit encryption was too easy to decode 44 128 Bit WEP As a result of 64 bit WEP s potential security weaknesses a more secure method of 128 bit encryption was developed 128 bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system generated data 128 bits total Some hardware manufacturers refer to 128 bit as 104 bit encryption Most of the new wireless equipment in the market today supports both 64 bit and 128 bit WEP encryption but you might have older
85. t Mask There is no need to change the subnet mask This is a unique advanced feature of your MyEssentials Router It is possible to change the subnet mask if necessary however do NOT make changes to the subnet mask unless you have a specific reason to do so The default setting is 255 255 255 0 36 3 DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically The default setting is On The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary however in order to do so you must manually set a static IP address for each computer on your network To turn off the DHCP server select Off and click Apply Changes 4 IP Pool The range of IP addresses set aside for dynamic assignment to the computers on your network The default is 2 100 99 computers If you want to change this number you can do so by entering a new starting and ending IP address and clicking on Apply Changes The DHCP server can assign 100 IP addresses automatically This means that you cannot specify an IP address pool larger than 100 computers For example starting at 50 means you have to end at 150 or lower so as not to exceed the 100 client limit The starting IP address must be lower in number than the ending IP address 5 Lease Time The length of time the DHCP server will reserve the IP address for each computer We recommend that you leave the lease
86. ted with a login screen where you need to type in the password of your Router The second method is to allow a specific IP address only to remotely manage the Router This is more secure but less convenient To use this method enter the IP address you know you will be accessing the Router from in the space provided and select Only this IP address can remotely manage the Router Before you enable this function it is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that you set your administrator password Leaving the password empty will potentially open your Router to intrusion Remote Management ADYANCED FEATURE Remote management allows you to make changes to your Router s settings from anywhere on the Internet Before you enable this function MAKE SURE YOU HAYE SET THE ADMINISTRATOR PASSWORD More Info Any IP address can remotely manage the router Only this IP address can remotely manage the router gt Remote Access Port gt 80 Enabling Disabling Network Address Translation NAT Note This advanced feature should be modified by advanced users only NAT is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network and is enabled by default NAT should only be disabled if your ISP assigns you multiple IP addresses or you need NAT disabled for an advanced system configuration If you have a single IP address and you turn NAT off the computers on your network will n
87. ternet Stat Wireless gt Channel and SSID Connection Ty al Ri 7 Security QoS Confiauration 802 116 Qos gt g and b Mode In this mode the Router is compatible with 802 11b and 802 11g wireless clients simultaneously This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi Fi compatible devices If you have a mix of 802 11b and 802 11g clients in your network we recommend setting the Router to g and b mode This setting should only be changed if you have a specific reason to do so g only Mode g only mode works with 802 11g clients only This mode is recommended only if you want to prevent 802 11b clients from accessing your network To switch modes select the desired mode from the Wireless Mode drop down box Then click Apply Changes b only Mode We recommend you DO NOT use this mode unless you have a very specific reason to do so This mode exists only to solve unique problems that may occur with some 802 11b client adapters and is NOT necessary for interoperability of 802 11g and 802 11b standards When to use b only Mode In some cases older 802 11b clients may not be compatible with 802 119 wireless These adapters tend to be of inferior design and may use older drivers or technology Switching to this mode can solve problems that sometimes occur with these clients If you suspect that you are using a client adapter that falls into this category of adapters
88. the power back into the Router Ensure that the Router s Power light is on it should be solid green If not check to make sure that the AC adapter is correctly connected to the Router and plugged into a wall outlet Ensure that you have a cable use the cable included with the Router connected between 1 the network Ethernet port on the back of the computer and 2 one of the LAN ports labeled 1 through 4 on the back of the Router Note The computer should NOT be connected to the port labeled Internet WAN on the back of the Router Try shutting down and restarting your computer then rerunning the Quick Installation Software If the Quick Installation Software is still unable to find the Router reference the section titled Manually Configuring Network Settings for installation steps 79 uo1 20s Problem The Quick Installation Software cannot connect my Router to the Internet Solution If the Quick Installation Software is not able to connect the Router to the Internet please check the following items 1 Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Quick Installation Software If the troubleshooting screen does not open automatically click on the Troubleshoot button in the lower right hand corner of the Quick Installation Software window 2 If your ISP requires a user name and password make sure that you have typed in your user name and password correctly Some user names
89. time set to Forever The default setting is Forever meaning that any time a computer is assigned an IP address by the DHCP server the IP address will not change for that particular computer Setting lease times for shorter intervals such as one day or one hour frees IP addresses after the specified period of time This also means that a particular computer s IP address may change over time If you have set any of the other advanced features of the Router such as DMZ or client IP filters these are dependent on the IP address For this reason you will not want the IP address to change 6 Local Domain Name The default setting is MyEssentials You can set a local domain name network name for your network There is no need to change this setting unless you have a specific advanced need to do so You can name the network anything you want such as MY NETWORK 37 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers known as clients which are connected to your network You are able to view the IP address 1 of the computer the host name 2 if the computer has been assigned one and the MAC address 3 of the computer s network interface card NIC Pressing the Refresh 4 button will update the list If there have been any changes the list will be updated 1 2 3 Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setti
90. times slow Signal strength is poor am having difficulty establishing and or maintaining a Virtual Private Network VPN connection Solution Wireless technology is radio based which means connectivity and the throughput performance between devices decreases when the distance between devices increases Other factors that will cause signal degradation metal is generally the worst culprit are obstructions such as walls and metal appliances As a result the typical indoor range of your wireless devices will be between 100 to 200 feet Note also that connection speed may decrease as you move farther away from the Router In order to determine if wireless issues are related to range we suggest temporarily moving the computer if possible five to 10 feet away from the Router Changing the Wireless Channel Depending on local wireless traffic and interference switching the wireless channel of your network can improve performance and reliability The default channel the Router is shipped with is channel 11 You may choose from several other channels depending on your region see the section titled Changing the Wireless Channel on page 42 for instructions on how to choose other channels Limiting the Wireless Transmit Rate Limiting the wireless transmit rate can help improve the maximum wireless range and connection stability Most wireless cards have the ability to limit the transmission rate To change this property go to th
91. tion click Next to move on Wireless Setup This step is optional Click Next if you want to skip it Using this step you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step Click Next to continue u01 20s Connecting and Configuring your Router Step4 Secure your Network 44 After connection has been paaa established you will be pb e Pe dk in oil prompted by the Quick Installation Software to select your desired security level Easy Install Wizard 4 2 WEP and WPA are the two security options If you do not want security or would prefer to install at a later time click the radio button next to NONE and click Next 4 3 The Wi Fi Protected Access WPA security option features a two password setup You can select one password that provides COMPLETE NETWORK access and another password for GUEST Internet only access only Click Next 4 4 Security setup is now complete Easy In amp tall Wizard E Click Next to configure Wireless Setup Thank yow fo rig up yras wires mawa sc You ci mr bo anid th unauthorized weet cant usa you nanan 20 Connecting and Configuring your Router Step5 Configure the Router panaman The Wizard will now transfer all of the configuration information to the Router This will take approximately one minute During this
92. tion enabled you will need to enter the network key For more information regarding security see the section entitled Securing your Wi Fi Network in this User Manual 3 Within a few seconds the tray icon in the lower left hand corner of your screen should turn green indicating a successful connection to the network Problem can t connect to the Internet wirelessly and my network name is not listed Solution If the correct network name is not listed under Available Networks in the wireless configuration utility please attempt the following troubleshooting steps 1 Temporarily move your computer if possible five to 10 feet away from the Router Close the wireless configuration utility and reopen it If the correct network name now appears under Available Networks you may have a range or interference problem Please see the suggestions discussed in the section titled Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance in this User Manual 2 Using a computer that is connected to the Router through a network cable as opposed to wirelessly ensure that Broadcast SSID is enabled This setting is found on the Router s wireless Channel and SSID configuration page If you are still unable to access the Internet after completing these steps please contact MyEssentials Technical Support 866 761 4608 84 Problem My wireless network performance is inconsistent Data transfer is some
93. to ensure that security is turned ON for this wireless client If this is not done your client will lose its wireless connection 49 u01 23s Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface 128 Bit WEP Encryption Note to Mac users The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort To configure encryption for your Mac computer set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section 1 Select 128 bit WEP from the Security menu s Security Mode 2 After selecting your WEP encryption mode you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually or you can put a check mark in Passphrase then type in your passphrase Click Generate to generate the hex keys A hex hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A F and 0 9 For 128 bit WEP you need to enter 26 hex keys For instance C3 03 OF AF OF 4B B2 C3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 128 bit WEP key 3 Click Apply Changes to save the setting ossortiets Router Setup Utility Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection LAN Setup LAN Settings DHCP Client List Wireless gt Security ECO Security Mode 128bit WEP aia key as af ao 5d le7 ons 45 la lao 5d lle7 MAC Address 75 73 jet ft oa Wireless 7a be cd 13 hex digit pairs Channel and SSID SAGA GA aay nore To automaticly generate hex pairs using a PassPhrase input it here Wireless Bridging R Use as Access Po
94. tore Factory Default Save Backup Settings Restore Previous Settings Firmware Update System Settings To enable this feature select MAC Address Filtering and click Enable MAC Address Filtering 1 Next enter the MAC address of each computer on your network by clicking in the space provided 2 and entering the MAC address of the computer you want to add to the list Click Add 3 then Apply Changes 4 to save the settings You can have a MAC address filtering list of up to 32 computers Note You will not be able to delete the MAC address of the computer you are using to access the Router s administrative functions the computer you are using now 59 u01 23s 1 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone DMZ The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application Use this feature on a temporary basis The computer in the DMZ is NOT protected from hacker attacks Note If your ISP subscription provides you with additional public WAN IP addresses additional computers can be placed outside the firewall provided each computer uses a different public WAN IP Dessentiats Router Setup unity Home Help Logout Internet Status No Connection mO TE nioi mo EE Oe onc
95. u set up Click OK to apply settings 91 Information FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We MyEssentials of 501 West Walnut Street Compton CA 90220 declare under our sole responsibility that the product ME1004 R to which this declaration relates 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 Caution Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation The radiated output power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits Nevertheless the device shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized When connecting an external antenna to the device the antenna shall be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact during normal operation In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm 8 inches during normal operation Federal Communications Commission Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
96. urn this feature off More Info NAT Enable Disable 5 Enable O Disable Enabling Disabling Auto Firmware Update This innovation provides the Router with the built in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmware is available When you log into the Router s Web Based Advanced User Interface the Router will perform a check to see if new firmware is available If so you will be notified You can choose to download the new version or ignore it The Router ships with this feature enabled If you want to disable it select Disable and click Apply Changes NAT Enabling ADYANCED FEATURE Allows you to turn the Network Address Translation feature off In almost every case you would NOT want to turn this feature off More Info NAT Enable Disable gt Enable O Disable 70 Manually Configuring Network Settings In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router you will need to change your PC s TCP IP settings to DHCP Manually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 2000 NT or XP 1 Click Start Settings then Control Panel 2 Double click on the Network and dial up connections icon Windows 2000 or the Network icon Windows XP 3 Right click on the Local Area Connection associated with your network adapter and select Properties from the drop down menu 4 In the Local
97. ween your computers and Router 3 Cordless Phones If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues and you have a cordless phone e Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your wireless enabled computers e Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2 4GHz band check the manufacturer s information If this fixes the problem your phone may be interfering e If your phone supports channel selection change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network For example change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11 See your phone s user manual for detailed instructions e If necessary consider switching to a 900MHZz cordless phone 4 Choose the Quietest Channel for your Wireless Network In locations where homes or offices are close together such as apartment buildings or office complexes there may be wireless networks nearby that can conflict with yours Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are available see your wireless adapter s or card s user manual and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible e Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring
98. ype it into the Retype Password box to confirm it 30 3 Service Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP If you are not sure if your ISP requires a service name leave this blank 4 MTU The MTU setting should never be changed unless your ISP gives you a specific MTU setting Making changes to the MTU setting can cause problems with your Internet connection including disconnection from the Internet slow Internet access and problems with Internet applications working properly 5 Maximum Idle Time The Maximum ldle Time feature is used to automatically disconnect the Router from your ISP when there is no activity for a specified period of time For instance placing a check mark next to this option and entering 5 into the minute field will cause the Router to disconnect from the Internet after five minutes of no Internet activity This option should be used if you pay for your Internet service by the minute 31 Using the Web Based Advanced User Interface Setting Custom Domain Name Server DNS Settings A Domain Name Server is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators URLs like www MyEssentialssupport com into IP addresses Many Internet Service Providers ISPs do not require you to enter this information into the Router The Automatic from ISP box 1 should be checked if your ISP did not give you a specific DNS address If you are using

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