Askey Computer RTW026D31 Broadband Wireless Router User Manual

Askey Computer Corp Broadband Wireless Router Users Manual

Users Manual

iBroadband Wireless RouterUser’s ManualRev:012002/10/17
Wireless Broadband Router User’s ManualiiNo part of this publication may be reproduced in any form by any means without the prior written permission. Othertrademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.2002/07/11-10/17Rev:01000026-rtw
Safety NotesiiiSafety NotesFor Installation Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. Use only the power adapter supplied with the product. Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the powercord is frayed, replace it with a new one. Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating. Do not block or cover the slots and openingson the device, which are intended for ventilation and proper operation. It is recommended to mount the productwith a stack. Do not place the product near any source of heat or expose it to direct sunshine. Do not expose the product to moisture. Never spill any liquid on the product. Do not attempt to connect with any computer accessory or electronic product without instructions fromqualified service personnel. This may result in risk of electronic shock or file. Do not place this product on an unstable stand or table.For Using Power off and unplug this product from the wall outlet when it is not in use or before cleaning. Pay attention tothe temperature of the power adapter. The temperature might be high. After powering off the product, power on the product at least 15 seconds later. Do not block the ventilating openings of this product. When the product is expected to be not in use for a period of time, unplug the power cord of the product toprevent it from the damage of storm or sudden increases in rating. Please choose a flat place surface to locate this device in level. If you put the device vertically, it might beunsteady and might fall down. We are not responsible for such happening.For ServiceDo not attempt to disassemble or open covers of this unit by yourself. Nor should you attempt to service the productyourself, which may void the user’s authority to operate it. Contact qualified service personnel under the followingconditions: If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. If liquid has been spilled into the product. If the product has been exposed to rain or water. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.Warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cmspacing must be provided between computer mounted antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities ofhands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation.Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void theauthority to operate equipment.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s ManualivFCC InformationThe Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph:The equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B Digital Device, pursuant to part 15of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in aresidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installedand used in accordance with the instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio communication. However, thereis no grantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmfulinterference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
ContentsvContentsBefore you use ................................................................................ viiFeatures ...............................................................................................viiSystem Requirements............................................................................ viiiUnpacking............................................................................................ viiiChapter 1: Overview .........................................................................1Physical Outlook ..................................................................................... 1Front Panel ................................................................................... 1Rear Panel .................................................................................... 2Chapter 2: Installation......................................................................3Chapter 3: Concepts for Connection ..................................................5On Ethernet Client................................................................................... 5On Wireless Client................................................................................... 6xDSL/ATU-R Connection........................................................................... 7Connecting to Your xDSL Modem...................................................... 7Chapter 4: Configuration...................................................................9Setting TCP/IP on Client PC ...................................................................... 9For Windows 98............................................................................. 9For Windows ME ...........................................................................13For Windows NT............................................................................13For Windows 2000 ........................................................................17For Windows XP............................................................................19Configure PC to get IP address from DHCP.................................................20For Windows 98............................................................................20For Windows ME ...........................................................................21For Windows NT............................................................................21For Windows 2000 ........................................................................21For Windows XP............................................................................22Renew IP Address on Client PC.................................................................22For Windows 98............................................................................22For Windows ME ...........................................................................23For Windows NT............................................................................23For Windows 2000 ........................................................................24For Windows XP............................................................................24Chapter 5: Web Configuration.........................................................25Using the Web-Based Manager.................................................................25Outline of Web Manager..........................................................................25To Have the New Settings Take Effect..............................................25Setup Wizard.........................................................................................26WAN Type....................................................................................26WAN Setting ................................................................................26WLAN Settings..............................................................................28DNS............................................................................................29Advanced Setup.....................................................................................30
Wireless Broadband Router User’s ManualviSystem.................................................................................................30Administrator Settings...................................................................30Firmware Update ..........................................................................31Configuration Tools .......................................................................31Status .........................................................................................33System Log..................................................................................34Reset Wireless Broadband Router....................................................34WAN ....................................................................................................35Dynamic IP Address ......................................................................35Static IP Address ..........................................................................35PPPoE..........................................................................................36DNS............................................................................................37Bridge .........................................................................................37LAN......................................................................................................37LAN Settings ................................................................................37DHCP Client List............................................................................38WLAN...................................................................................................39Wireless LAN Settings....................................................................39WLAN MAC Control........................................................................40NAT .....................................................................................................41Virtual Server...............................................................................41NAT Link Table .............................................................................42Firewall.................................................................................................43MAC Control.................................................................................43DMZ(Demilitarized Zone) ...............................................................43Routing.................................................................................................44Static Routing...............................................................................44Dynamic Routing ..........................................................................44Routing Table...............................................................................45Chapter 6: Troubleshooting.............................................................46Chapter 7: Glossary.........................................................................49Software......................................................................................51Hardware.....................................................................................52
Before You UseviiBBeeffoorree yyoouu uusseeThe Wireless Broadband Router is a long-range, high performance wireless LAN product, which provides AccessPoint services to a 2.4 GHz RF network and bridges to an Ethernet backbone and routes to an Ethernet WAN port.The Wireless Broadband Router performs all the necessary inter-networking, bridging and routing functions. Itreceives data from both networks, stores them locally for further processing, installs and maintains connections, andtransmits the packets to the proper destination.The Wireless Broadband Router connects computers and laptops to your local network through wireless connection.The Radio Frequency (RF) waves link the wireless clients to the Access Point, and the Access Point works as abridge between the wireless clients and the wired LAN or Ethernet clients.The Wireless Broadband Router is compliant with the IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.11b DSSS specification and is Wi-Ficertified. Thus all wireless clients, even from different vendors, that meet the 802.11b standard can access yourEthernet network through this Wireless Access Point. Also, with throughput performance of up to 11 Mbps, thewireless connection is as efficient as the wired connection. The wireless LAN security is provided through its WEP(Wireless Equivalent Privacy) support.Wireless Broadband Router has 4 10/100 Mbps switch ports. This switching automatically detects the speed of thedevice that you plug into it and routes it to the appropriate port.FeaturesRouter Features NAT let multiple users on LAN to access the Internet for the cost of only one IP address and enjoy variousmultimedia applications. ALGs(Application Level Gateways) such as NetMeeting, FTP, RealPlayer, ICQ, CuSeeMe, mIRC, Quake,Internet Games, etc. DMZ hosting, Multiple Virtual Servers (e.g., Web, FTP, Mail servers) can be setup in local network. Static Route, RIP v1, v2 Multiple kind of broadband WAN connection: PPPoE, DHCP Client, Fixed IP DHCP Server, DNS RelayBridging Features Supports self-learning bridge specified in IEEE 802.1 D Transparent Bridging Transparent Bridging between 4-port 10/100 MB Ethernet switch and 802.11b Wireless LAN interface.Security Features PAP(RFC1334), CHAP(RFC1994) for PPPoE session Wireless support WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) uses RC4 with 40/64 and 128 bit key length Block WAN Ping and Client MAC controlWireless LAN Features Fully compatible to 802.1lb standard, allowing up to 11Mbps wireless rate with distance up to 300 feet/90meters. The 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology is exploited. Seamless roaming within wireless LAN infrastructure. Low power consumption via efficient power management.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s ManualviiiSystem RequirementsFor using Wireless Broadband Router, you have to make sure you have the following that installed on the clients:For Wireless Clients Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP Wireless card installed Wireless card driverFor Ethernet Clients Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP 10/100 Base-T NIC 10/100 Base-T(UTP) network cable A HubNote: Be aware that Cable/DSL Modem service registered from your Internet service provideris required for Internet access.UnpackingAfter unpack the Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router package, please check the contents of the package with thechecklist stated below. If you find any item is missing, please contact the dealer directly. Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router Power Adapter Power Cord RJ-45 Ethernet Cable Quick Start Guide User’s Manual Driver & Utility Software CDSubscription for Router ServiceTo use the Cable/DSL Wireless Router, you have to subscribe for ADSL service from your broadband serviceprovider. According to the service type you subscribe, you will get various IP addresses:Dynamic IP: If you apply for dial-up connection, you will be given an Internet account with username andpassword. You will get a dynamic IP by dialing up to your service provider.Static IP address: If you apply for full-time connectivity, you may get either one static IP address or a range of IPaddresses from your service provider. The number of IP addresses varies according to differentADSL service provider.
Chapter 1: Overview1CChhaapptteerr 11:: OOvveerrvviieewwBefore installing the Router, please take a look at the front panel and rear panel of the router. Getting acquainted withboth panels will be helpful for installation later.Physical OutlookFFrroonntt PPaanneellThe figure below illustrates the front panel of the Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router. It indicates the status ofthe router in.After powering on the router, the PWR LED will be on till powering off. These LEDs will not be on simultaneously.When this device is transferring data, the LED will be blinking to indicate that which port that you are using.LED IndicatorsThe ADSL Router is equipped with eight LEDs on the front panel as described in the table below (from left to right):LED Color Status DescriptionUnlit Power off.PWR GreenSolid Power on.Unlit Power off or initial self-test of the unit is OK.Blinking When software downloading or updating operation parameters locatedin FLASH memory is in progress.DIAG GreenSolid Initial self-test failure or programming FLASH memory failure.Unlit Power off or no Ethernet carrier is present.Blinking Ethernet carrier is present and user data is going through Ethernet port.LAN GreenSolid Ethernet carrier is present.Unlit Power off or no radio signal (WLAN card is not present or fails tofunction).Blinking Traffic is going through Wireless LAN interface.WLAN GreenSolid Wireless LAN interface ready to work.Unlit Power off or line connection is handshaking or training is in progress.Blinking User data is going through WAN port.WAN GreenSolid Line connection is OK.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual2RReeaarr PPaanneellTake a look at the rear panel of this wireless router.WAN - It is used to connect to an Ethernet port of Cable/DSL modem broadband device.L1 ~ L4 - LAN port. 10/100 Base-TX, 4 ports auto-sensing & crossover Ethernet switching hub.RST - A switch to reset to the default settings.PWR - Power switch.12VDC - Power connector.
Chapter 2: Installation3CChhaapptteerr 22:: IInnssttaallllaattiioonnConnecting the Wireless Broadband RouterThe Broadband Wireless Router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local Ethernet network. TheEthernet ports are capable of operation at either 10Mbps (10Base-T) or 100Mbps (100Base-Tx), depending on theEthernet interface of the attached PC, hub or switch. For any connection which will operate at 100 Mbps, you mustuse a Category 5 rated cable, such as the Ethernet cable included with the Broadband Wireless Router.1. Connect the Ethernet cable with your xDSL/ATU-R to the 10Base-T Ethernet WAN port on your BroadbandWireless Router.Note:The attached xDSL/ATU-R must provide a standard 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Pleaseuse the Ethernet cable comes with your broadband device or any other standard 10Base-TEthernet cable.The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your xDSL/ATU-R may be anEthernet crossover or a straight-through cable. It is important to use the cable provided byyour ISP to connect the modem to your Broadband Wireless Router.2. Please attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN port of your Wireless BroadbandRouter.3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the client PC.4. If you want to connect to a hub for used by many devices, please connect the other end to the uplink port ofthe hub.5. Connect the supplied power adapter to the PWR port of your Router, and plug the other end to a power outlet.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual46. Turn on the power switch.
Chapter 3: Concepts for Connection5CChhaapptteerr 33:: CCoonncceeppttss ffoorr CCoonnnneeccttiioonnTo configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the LAN port(connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device). The configuration can also beperformed on a wireless client station.On Ethernet ClientTo access the Broadband Wireless Router (AP) via the Ethernet interface, the host computer must installTCP/IP protocol:1. Choose a client PC and configure it to get a dynamic IP from the Broadband Wireless Router (AP).2. Start up your browser and type 192.168.1.1 as the address to enter the web-based manager.3. Enter the default password - admin.4. Go to Setup Wizard to finish basic configuration. Select your WAN connection type. Available options include:Cable Modem,Fixed-IP xDSL, Dial-Up xDSL(PPPoE). Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the basicsetting procedure. Finally, click Finish to exit basic setting web page.Note: You should contact your ISP for the correct connection type and its correspondingconfiguration information.5. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through theBroadband Wireless Router.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual6On Wireless Client1. Install the wireless card driver and verify the wireless setting is as below:The default SSID: IEEE 802.11 LANWEP encryption is disabled. Authentication Type is Open Key (or Open System according to your WirelessLAN Card).Use Infrastructure connection mode.2. Check that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on your wireless client PC. Configure it to get a dynamic IP from theBroadband Wireless Router.3. Enter the default password - admin.4. Go to Setup Wizard to finish basic configuration. Select your WAN connection type. Available options include:Cable Modem,Fixed-IP xDSL, Dial-Up xDSL(PPPoE). Follow the onscreen instructions to finish the basicsetting procedure. Finally, click Finish to exit basic setting web page.Note: You should contact your ISP for the correct connection type and its correspondingconfiguration information.5. When the connection is established, the client PCs can access the Internet or remote network through theBroadband Wireless Router.For the wireless-interfaced station, you need to set its SSID to the Broadband Wireless Router (AP)’s default SSIDvalue and disable the WEP encryption. xDSL /ATU-RInternet Remote clientNetwork 1Network 2
Chapter 3: Concepts for Connection7xDSL/ATU-R ConnectionThe Broadband Wireless Router provides continuous and high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernetdevices. In addition, it can connect your entire network to the Internet through an external broadband access device.Note:The attached xDSL/ATU-R must provide a standard 10Base-T Ethernet connection. Please usethe Ethernet cable comes with your broadband device or any other standard 10Base-T Ethernetcable.The Ethernet cable supplied by your ISP for connecting to your xDSL/ATU-R may be an Ethernet crossover cable ora straight-through cable. It is important to use the cable provided by your ISP to connect the modem to yourBroadband Wireless Router.CCoonnnneeccttiinngg ttoo YYoouurr xxDDSSLL MMooddeemmIf you are going to connect the WAN port to a DSL modem, follow the steps below:1. Use the Ethernet cable comes with your DSL modem. Plug one end to the 10Base-T Ethernet port of themodem, and the other end to the WAN port on your Broadband Wireless Router.2. Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to the LAN port of your Broadband Wireless Router,and the other end to a hub or a client PC.3. At the LAN side, you also can use wireless client at the same time.4. Set the DSL Modem’s connection mode as bridge mode.5. Enter the web-based Configuration Manager to configure the WAN setting. Choose the connection type thatyou registered from your ISP.Network 1InternetxDSL ModemBroadband Wireless Router(AP)Wireless LANEthernet LAN Network 2WAN
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Chapter 4: Configuration9CChhaapptteerr 44:: CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonnIn order to access the Internet through the router, each host on your network must install/setup TCP/IP. Please followthe steps below for select a network adapter.Setting TCP/IP on Client PCTo access the Router via Ethernet, the host computer must meet the following requirements: With Ethernet network interface. Must have TCP/IP installed. Set client PC with obtain an IP address automatically or set fix IP address. With a web browser installed: Internet Explorer 5.x or later.The Router is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1 and subnet mask of255.255.255.0. As the DHCP server is Enable by default, the DHCP clients should be able to access theRouter. Or you could assign an IP address to the host PC first for initial configuration.You also can manage the Router through a web browser-based manager. The Router manager uses the HTTP protocolvia a web browser to allow you to set up and manage the device.To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the network(either connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device).If TCP/IP is not already installed, follow the steps below for installation.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 99881. Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.2. Double-click the Network icon.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual103. The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed network components.Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add.Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6.Your networkinterface card.Check out if TCP/IPfor your NIC isinstalled or not.4. Highlight Protocol and click Add.
Chapter 4: Configuration115. On the left side of the windows, highlight Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK.6. When returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties.7. On IP Address tab:Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and SubnetMask: 255.255.255.0 as in figure below. On Gateway tab: Add a gateway IP address: 192.168.1.1. And clickOK. 8. When returning to Network window, click OK.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual129. Wait for Windows copying files.10. When prompted with System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapter 4: Configuration13FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss MMEEStep 1 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel.Step 2 Double-click the Network icon. Step 3 The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed networkcomponents.Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add.Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6.Step 4 Highlight Protocol and click Add.Step 5 On the left side of the windows, highlight Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the right side. Then clickOK.Step 6 While returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties.Step 7 On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address. Enter the IP address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and254), Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Default gateway: 192.168.1.1. Then click OK.Step 8 While returning to the Network window, click OK.Step 9 Wait for Windows copying files.Step 10 When prompted with the System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss NNTT1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual142. Double-click the Network icon.3. The Network window appears. On the Protocols tab, check out the list of installed network components.Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Add.Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol installed, go to Step 7.4. Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and click OK.
Chapter 4: Configuration155. Click Yes to use DHCP.6. Insert the Windows NT CD into your CD-ROM drive and type the location of the CD. Then click Continue.7. Returning to the Network window, you will find the TCP/IP Protocol among the list. Select TCP/IP Protocoland click Properties.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual168. Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and SubnetMask: 255.255.255.0 and Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 as in figure below.9. When returning to Network window, click Close.10. When prompted with Network Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapter 4: Configuration17FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 220000001. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Network and Dial-up Connections.2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties.3. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components.Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install.Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6.4. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual185. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK.6. When returning to Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and thenclick Properties.7. Under the General tab, enable Use the following IP Address. Enter the IP address: 192.168.1.x (x is between2 and 254), Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Default gateway: 192.168.1.1. Then click OK. When promptedto restart your computer, reboot it to enable the settings.
Chapter 4: Configuration19FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss XXPPStep 1 From the Start menu, point to Control Panel and then click Network and Internet Connections.Step 2 Click Network Connection and then click Properties.Step 3 On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components.Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install.Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6.Step 4 Highlight Protocol and then click Add.Step 5 Click Internet Protocol(TCP/IP) and then click OK.Step 6 On the Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then clickProperties.Step 7 Under the General tab, enable Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address: 192.168.1.x (x isbetween 2 and 254), Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Default gateway: 192.168.1.1. Then click Ok
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual20Configure PC to get IP address from DHCPIf your ADSL Router operates as a DHCP server for the client PCs on the LAN, you should configure the client PCsto obtain a dynamic IP address. Please follow the previous section to install TCP/IP component. Only that you do notneed to specify an IP address when configuring TCP/IP properties.The following section describe the procedures for CPEs to get IP address:FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 9988On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK.
Chapter 4: Configuration21FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss MMEEOn the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss NNTTOn the IP Address tab, click on the drop-down arrow of Adapter to select required adapter. Enable Obtain an IPaddress from a DHCP server and then click OK.When prompted with the message below, click Ye s to continue.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 22000000Enable Obtain an IP address automatically and then click OK.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual22FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss XXPPOn the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK.Renew IP Address on Client PCThere is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after the ADSL Router is on line and the PC can notaccess the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PC’s IP address.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 99881. Select Run from the Start menu.
Chapter 4: Configuration232. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK.3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss MMEE1. Select Run from the Start menu.2. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK.3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss NNTT1. Select Run from the Start menu.2. Type cmd in the dialog box and the click OK.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual243. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server.4. If you want to get a new IP address, type ipconfig /release to release the previous IP address and thentype ipconfig /renew to get a new one.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss 220000001. From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories and then click Command Prompt.2. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server.3. If you want to get a new IP address, type ipconfig /release to release the previous IP address and thentype ipconfig /renew to get a new one.FFoorr WWiinnddoowwss XXPP1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories and then click Command Prompt.2. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server.3. If you want to get a new IP address, type ipconfig /release to release the previous IP address and thentype ipconfig /renew to get a new one.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration25CChhaapptteerr 55:: WWeebb CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonnUsing the Web-Based ManagerOnce your host PC is properly configured as described in previous chapters, please proceed as follows:1. Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router in the URL field:192.168.1.1.2. After connecting to the device, you will be prompted to enter password. By default, it is admin.If the login is successfully, the main web page appears. From now on the Wireless Broadband Router acts as a webserver sending HTML pages/forms on your request. Please fill out these pages/forms and apply them to the WirelessBroadband Router.Outline of Web ManagerThe home page is composed of two areas:Setup Wizard: It guides you to set WAN Type, WAN Settings, and WLAN for the Wireless BroadbandRouter.Advanced Setup: Includes advanced settings for System, WAN, LAN, WLAN, NAT, Firewall, and Routing.For Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup page, there are two buttons that you have to know.Home: It allows you to go back to the home page of this web configuration page.Logout: It allows you to exit web configuration page and makes you get into with another user.TToo HHaavvee tthhee NNeeww SSeettttiinnggss TTaakkee EEffffeeccttThe Wireless Broadband Router uses Apply button to enable new settings. That’s to say, when the Apply button isclicked, your customizations take effect at the same time.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual26Setup WizardNow you are getting onto the web page for proceeding setting up for your router. To configure your WirelessBroadband Router in easy way, please press Setup Wizard.There are five items that you have to take notice, WAN Type, WAN Setting, WLAN Settings and DNS. Thesesetting will be executed one after one. That’s, after you finish setting WAN Type, you can press Next button to getinto next page. The whole setting is done after finished DNS setting.WWAANN TTyyppeeSome types for WAN connection are provided here. Specify a Cable modem, Fixed-IP xDSL and Dial-UpxDSL(PPPoE) as the WAN connection type. Next pages will be changed slightly according to the connection typeyou choose here. It allows you to specify how the WAN port of the router connects to your service provider’s server.Please choose your connection mode by clicking on the radio button as required by your service provider. Thedefault setting is PPPoE.PPPoE: PPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over analways-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection. With PPPoE the client does not set astatic IP address, instead an IP address is assigned dynamically whenever the client access tothe Internet. For detailed settings please refer to advanced “WAN Setting”.WWAANN SSeettttiinnggThe WAN setting differs according to different WAN Type that you choose. After you type all the necessaryinformation on this web page, please click Next button to get into next page.For Cable Modem, the settings will be:Host Name: Type in your host name.MAC Address: Type in the MAC address.Clone MAC Address: Makes each set of MAC Address to be the same.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration27For Fixed-IP xDSL, the settings will be:IP address assigned by your ISP: Type in the fixed IP address if your service provider has assigned a fixedpermanent IP address.Subnet Mask: Type in the Subnet Mask address that your service provider assigned foryou.ISP Gateway Address: Type in the gateway address that your service provider assigned for you.For PPPoE xDSL, the settings will be:User Name: Type in the user name to access the remote server or your serviceprovider.Password: Type in the password to access the remote server or your service provider.Please retype your password: Type your password again for confirmation.Service Name: Enter the name of your PPPoE service.MTU (1400-1492): Enter the maximum transmission rate for the data transferring. Thedefault setting is 1492.Dial on Demand: Check on this item to make the system reconnect automatically afterdisconnected by unknown reason.Maximum Idle Time: This value specifies the idle minutes that elapse before the Home Routeautomatically disconnects the PPP session. If no traffic is passing throughduring the span of time your specified, the PPP session is terminated.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual28WWLLAANN SSeettttiinnggssThis section shows you how to configure the wireless LAN setting.Wireless SSID (Service Set Identity): A name that uniquely identifies a domain. All clients that want tocommunicate with the Wireless Broadband Router must have the same SSID as it.Channel: The frequency in which the radio links are about to be established. Usually the clientswill scan the whole operable channels and then select the desired communicationschannel automatically. Here provided 14 types of channel.WEP Encryption Mode: To enable WEP encryption function, select your encryption length as 64-bit or 128-bit.Either 64-bit or 128-bit WEP keys can be generated from user-defined characters ormanual entry.Authetication Alogorithm: The Router supports two authentication types: Open System and Shared key. Thisshould be considered with the WEP(Wired Equivalent Privacy) mechanism.64-bit WEP keys
Chapter 5: Web Configuration29128-bit WEP keysWired Equivalent Privacy MechanismThe privacy security function can enhance wireless media security by encryption technology. All wireless clientsmust set the same encryption key to maintain the tightened communication with the ADSL Router properly. TheAuthenticate Algorithm options are:When the wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns off. Using Open-key as authentication algorithm, you arerunning the risk of allowing some unauthorized wireless LAN cards that have the capability of eavesdropping yourSSID to associate itself to the device.Turns on encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns on. You should select the encryption key lengthas 64- or 128- bit key. Then enter the encryption key in Key Entry fields.Note: When Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is enabled, the wireless client must beconfigured with exactly the same encryption level (64 or 128-bit) and encryption key asidentified in the ADSL Router, so that access to the unit is allowed.DDNNSSOn this page you can choose to disable or enable DNS function. To enable DNS, simply enter the value for Primaryand Secondary DNS address and click Finish.Primary DNS address: Type in the DNS address that you get from your service provider.Secondary DNS address: Type in the secondary DNS address that you get from your service provider.Click Finish button to quit the setup page.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual30Advanced SetupClick on Advanced Setup to get into the Advanced Setup screen for further configuration.SystemThe System page includes all the configuration tools for the router such as Administrator, Firmware Upgrade,Configuration Tools, Status, System Log, and Reset.AAddmmiinniissttrraattoorr SSeettttiinnggssThis setting allows you to set for password and activate the remote management.Current Password: Type in the password that you use for login.Password: Type another new password if you don’t want to use current one.Re-type password: Type the new password again for confirmation.Idle Time Out: Type the idle minutes that elapse before the device disconnected automatically.Discard PING from WAN side: Check this box can discard PING from WAN side.Allow to San Security Port(113): Check this box for scanning security port.Enable Http remote Access:Check the box and type in the IP address for http remote access that is assigned by yourservice provider.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration31Enable Telnet remote Access: Check the box and type in the IP address for Telnet remote access that is assigned byyour service provider.FFiirrmmwwaarree UUppddaatteeThe Wireless Broadband Router supports the upgrading by using web page. The original configuration will still existand not reset to the factory defaults.To transfer the firmware file, follow the steps below:1. Enter the name and the path of the firmware upgrade file onto the input box or use the Browse button to locatethe file.2. Click Apply.Note:1. Do not interrupt the upgrade process otherwise it might cause damage to your Router.CCoonnffiigguurraattiioonn TToooollssThis page provides you some tools of configuration for your wireless broadband router.Restore Factory Default Configuration: You can use the Restore to Factory Defaults tool to force the routerperforming reset and restore the original factory settings. If you choose this item, the pagewill guide you to next page for clicking Restore button to execute the settings.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual32Backup Settings/Restore settings: Allows you to backup settings or restored saved settings. Choose this button andclick Apply, you will be guide to next page as below.Backup Settings button allows you to save the router's current configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC.Restore Settings tool allows you to restore the saved configuration of the router by entering the path and the name ofthe file and click the Restore Settings button.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration33SSttaattuussThis page shows the basic information of your Wireless Broadband Router including the software version, WANMAC address, LAN MAC address, Wireless LAN MAC address etc. It provides a general overview of your WirelessBroadband Router.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual34SSyysstteemm LLooggSystem Log your service provider lays a running record of your router, including information, warning and error log.The information provided here is useful in working with your service provider or system administrators whentroubleshooting.Download: Download the log file information.Clear: Erase current log files information.Refresh: Renew current log files information.RReesseett WWiirreelleessss BBrrooaaddbbaanndd RRoouutteerrThis page allows you to restart your router for invoking new configuration. After restarting, you should wait forseveral seconds to let the system come up. When restarting the system, your brower session will be disconnected.Please wait until the device finish restarting.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration35WANThe Broadband Wireless Router provides three WAN connections: Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address andPPPoE. Each connection you have to do specific configuration, otherwise you cannot access into Internet properly.Please choose the one you want to connect and click APPLY.DDyynnaammiicc IIPP AAddddrreessssThis connection will obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider.The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some Service Provider's. The default MAC address is set to theWAN's physical interface on the router. If required by your service provider, use the Clone MAC Address button tocopy the MAC address of the Network Interface Card installed in your PC and replace the WAN MAC address withthis MAC address. The BigPond login is optional, commonly used in Australia. If your service provider need you todo the BigPond login, please enable it and fill the user name, password and the server name.Host Name: Enter the name of your host.MAC Address: Enter the MAC address that you get from your service provider.SSttaattiicc IIPP AAddddrreessssThis page allows you to use a static IP address. Your service provider gives a static IP address to access Internetservices. If your service provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter the assigned IP Address, Subnet Mask andyour service provider Gateway Address provided.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual36IP address assigned by your ISP: Type in the fixed IP address if your service provider has assigned a fixedpermanent IP address.Subnet Mask: Type in the subnet mask that you get from your service provider.ISP Gateway Address: Type in the gateway address that you get from your service provider.Does ISP provide more IP addresses: If your service provider gives you more than one IP address, please checkYes box here.PPPPPPooEEPPP over Ethernet is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection bysimulating a dial-up connection.Enter the PPPoE user name and password assigned by your service provider. The Service Name is normally optional,may be required by some service providers. Enter a Maximum Idle Time (in minutes) to define a maximum period oftime for which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity. If the connection is inactive for longer than thedefined Maximum Idle Time, then it will be dropped. You can enable the Auto-reconnect option to automatically re-establish the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.User Name: Type in the user name to access the remote server or your service provider.Password: Type in the password to access the remote server or your service provider.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration37Please retype your password: Type your password again for confirmation.Service Name: Enter the name of your PPPoE service.MTU (1400-1492): Enter the maximum transmission rate for the data transferring. The default setting is1492Maximum Idle Time: This value specifies the idle minutes that elapse before the Router automaticallydisconnects the PPP session. If no traffic is passing through during the span of timeyour specified, the PPP session is terminated.DDNNSSA Domain Name system (DNS) server is like an index of IP addresses and Web addresses. If you type a Web addressinto you browser, a DNS server will find that name in its index and find the matching IP address.Most ISPs provide a DNS server for speed and convenience. Since your Service Provider may connect to the Internetwith dynamic IP settings, it is likely that the DNS server IP addresses are also provided dynamically. However, ifthere is a DNS server that you would rather use, you need to specify the IP address below.Domain Name Server (DNS) Address: Type in the DNS address that you get from your service provider.Secondary DNS Address (optional): Type in the secondary DNS address that you get from your serviceprovider.BBrriiddggeeThe router acts like a 5-port switch on this mode for transmitting the packets between LAN and WAN interface.LANLLAANN SSeettttiinnggssThis setting allows you to define the IP address over the LAN interface.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual38IP Address: Allows you to specify the private IP address on the device’s LAN interface.By default, the IP address and subnet mask is 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0. It isrecommended NOT to change the default settings.Note: If you have changed the LAN IP address for the router, you have to renew or reassignthe LAN IP for client’s PC. Otherwise, the client’s PC will not be able to access the router.Subnet Mask: Type in the subnet mask address that you get from your service provider.The Gateway acts as DHCP Server: Check Enable to make gateway be able to act as DHCP server.IP Pool Starting Address: Make the IP address you enter here to be the starting point.IP Pool Ending Address: Make the IP address you enter here to be the ending point.Lease Time: Specify the time that a network device can lease a private IP address before the WirelessBroadband Router reassigning the IP address. By default, it is 1 day/ 0 hour/ 0 minutes.Local Domain Name: You can check the Report this host as the DNS server box to use this host as the defaultDNS. Or you can uncheck the box and manually set up the DNS IP address in thePrimary/Secondary DNS IP address fields. The DNS server addresses will be passed tothe DHCP clients along with the IP addresses. The DHCP clients use the DNS to map adomain name to its corresponding IP address and vice versa.DDHHCCPP CClliieenntt LLiissttDHCP Clent List shows the IP address, host name and MAC address of the clients which connected to the Barricade.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration39WLANWWiirreelleessss LLAANN SSeettttiinnggssThis page shows you how to configure the wireless LAN setting.WLAN is short for Wireless Local Area Network. To get the wireless broadband router quick working for yourwireless LAN, basically, you must have your wireless SSID and your preferred channel set up. If the networksecurity is your great concern, you can enable the WEP Encryption functionality and type in your encryption key forset-ups in appropriate fields.Wireless SSID (Service Set Identity): A name that uniquely identifies a wireless domain. All wireless clients thatwant to communicate with the ADSL Router must have the same SSID as it.Desired Channel: The frequency in which the radio links are about to be established. Select channel that you
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual40want. Usually the wireless clients will scan the whole operable channels and then select thedesired communications channel automatically.WEP Encryption Key Mode: Select ASCII or Hex as the calculation standard.If using HEX format, the utility converts two entered characters into its corresponding ASCIIcode and vice versa. Note that when using HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F areallowed. Valid key length for each encryption type is as below:HEX Format ASCII Format64 Bit 10 hexadecimal digits 5 ASCII characters128 Bit 26 hexadecimal digits 13 ASCII charactersAuthetication Algorithm: Choose Open Key or Shared Key as the Authentication Type.Default TX Key: Select one WEP key from the four keys to encrypt the data you transmit.Wired Equivalent Privacy MechanismThe privacy security function can enhance wireless media security by encryption technology. All wireless clientsmust set the same encryption key to maintain the tightened communication with the ADSL Router properly. TheAuthenticate Algorithm options are:When the wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns off. Using Open-key as authentication algorithm, you arerunning the risk of allowing some unauthorized wireless LAN cards that have the capability of eavesdropping yourSSID to associate itself to the device.Turns on encryption. Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns on. You should select the encryption key lengthas 64- or 128-bit key. Then enter the encryption key in Key Entry fields.Note: When Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is enabled, the wireless client must beconfigured with exactly the same encryption level (64 or 128-bit) and encryption key asidentified in the Router, so that access to the unit is allowed.WWLLAANN MMAACC CCoonnttrroollTo block certain wireless client PC accessing your wireless network based on the MAC address, you can use WLANMAC Control page to do it.Policy: “Allow” means to allow the MAC address for the wireless device listed below to beconnected to your router (AP). “Deny” means the MAC address for the wireless device listedbelow cannot be connected to your router (AP).MAC Address: Type in the MAC Address.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration41Add and Delete: Click Add to add a new MAC address on the list. Click Delete to remove the MAC addressthat you do want to.NATNAT allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single public IP address or multiplepublic IP addresses. NAT can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for keyservices such as the Web or FTP.VViirrttuuaall SSeerrvveerrThis page shows all virtual server rules configured in your ADSL Router.The Router implements NAT to let your entire local network appear as a single machine to the Internet. The typicalsituation is that you have local servers for different services and you want to make them publicly accessible. WithNAT applied, it will translate the internal IP addresses of these servers to a single IP address that is unique on theInternet. NAT function not only eliminates the need for multiple public IP addresses but also provides a measure ofsecurity for your LAN.When the router receives an incoming IP packet requesting for access to your local server, the router will recognizethe service type according to the port number in this packet (e.g., port 80 indicates HTTP service and port 21indicates FTP service). By specifying the port number, you tell the router which service should be forwarded to thelocal IP address you specify.After you setting the virtual server you should modify the filter rule whichever port and service you set on virtualserver. Because the firewall has protect the route by filter rule so that you should update the filter rule after you set upvirtual server.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual42Server IP: Specify the server IP address.Mapping Ports: Enter the mapping port for the IP address.IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words,depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the router redirects the external service request to theappropriate server (located at another internal IP address).NNAATT LLiinnkk TTaabblleeThe table list below shows the status for current internet connection links information.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration43FirewallThis page is used to set the firewall for your system. Please choose one from the provided items and click Apply toenable it.MMAACC CCoonnttrroollYou can block certain client PCs accessing the Internet based on MAC addresses.MAC Address Control: Enable the MAC address control by checking the box.Allow unspecified MAC address connect to Internet: Make unspecified MAC address to connect to theInternet with any difficulty, please check this box.DDMMZZ((DDeemmiilliittaarriizzeedd ZZoonnee))A DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) separates an external network from directly referencing an internal network. WithDMZ configuration, a DMZ host acts as a neutral zone between the private network and the outside network. Forexample, if you have a host providing online games or videoconferencing applications which are incompatiblethrough NAT, you can specify its IP address here and then click Apply button.Enable: Enable the DMZ function.IP Address of Virtual DMZ Host: Type in the last IP address.
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual44RoutingFor multiple routers that installed on your network, please configure each unit's routing functions for proper using.SSttaattiicc RRoouuttiinnggThis setting allows different IP domain users to access the Internet through this device.This page shows all the routing rules of data packets going through your Wireless Broadband Router if it runs inrouting mode. Under normal circumstances, the router has adequate routing information after it has been configuredfor Internet access, and you don’t need to configure additional static routes. Unless your network is unusual case suchas multiple routers or multiple IP subnets and you must configure static routes.For example, if the circumstances below apply to your network: You have another subnet network in your network. Your another network is 10.1.1.x.Then you need to create a static route. You should enter the destination IP address 10.3.1.x and gateway IP address192.168.1.1 to commit the setting.At the first time you have to configure your router, you will find a default route created with your service provider asthe gateway, and the second static route was created to your local network for all 192.168.1.1 addresses.Destination LAN IP: Type in the destination LAN IP address.Subnet Mask: Type in the subnet mask of the destination IP address that your service provider givesyou.Gateway: Type in the gateway address.DDyynnaammiicc RRoouuttiinnggRouting Information Protocol (RIP) is utilized as a means of exchanging routing information between routers. Ithelps the routers to determine optimal routes. This page allows you to enable/disable this function.
Chapter 5: Web Configuration45Dynamic Routing: Make the router automatically adjusts to physical changes in the network's layout. Thesettings include RIP1,RIP Compatible and RIP2. By default, RIP is disabled with Disableselected. To disable RIP, just select Disable from the drop-down list.RRoouuttiinngg TTaabblleeThis page shows a table about routing information, such as Destination LAN IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Metric,Interface and so on.Destination LAN IP: It shows the destination address of the network where data packets are to be sent.Subnet mask: The subnet mask of the destination address.Gateway: It shows the IP address of Gateway.Metric: The number of the routers which connect to the destination.Interface: The interface that access point use for routing.Refresh: Click this button to refresh the routing information.
Chapter 6: Troubleshooting46CChhaapptteerr 66:: TTrroouubblleesshhoooottiinnggIf the suggested solutions in this section do not resolve your problem, contact your system administrator or Internetservice provider.Problems with LANPCs on the LAN can not get IP addresses from the Wireless Broadband Router.The chances are that the interface used as DHCP server is modified and the client PCs do not renew IP addresses.If your DHCP server is enabled on Private IP Address previously and you modify the interface to Public IP Address,the client PCs should renew IP addresses.The PC on the LAN cannot access the Web page of the Wireless Broadband Router.Check that your PC is on the same subnet with the Wireless Broadband Router.The virtual server can’t be access after setting virtual server.Check the filter rule of the port that virtual server service setting for example, the virtual server service set FTP 21you need update the filter rule of the ftp 21 Direction setting: Choose filter the packets that incoming action (InBound) are Allow on the interface.Can’t access the Router’s Web Configuration interface from a PC on your localnetwork.Make sure you are using the correct login information, the default password is admin (small letters).Make sure your PC’s IP address is on the same subnet as the router. If you are using the recommended addressingscheme, your PC’s address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254.Note:1. If you use DHCP server and your PC’s IP address is shown as 169.254.x.x: please renewthe IP address and check the connection from the PC to the router.2. If you are using a wireless LAN card equipped PC, check that the SSID and WEP settings arethe same for the router and PC.3. If your router’s IP address has been changed and you don’t know the current IP address,clear the router’s configuration to factory defaults. This will set the router’s IP address to192.168.1.1. Problems with WANIf you router can’t access the Internet. You should first determine whether the router is able to obtain a WAN IP address from the ISP. Or you havebeen assigned a static IP address. Check the IP address for the WAN port. If your ISP requires a login program as PPP over Ethernet (PPPoE), ensure the user name and password youenter are correctable. If your Broadband Wireless Router is set to routing mode and you use private IP addresses on the LAN, makesure Network Address Translation (NAT) is enabled. Your PC may not recognize any DNS server address. Check your DNS setting on the Broadband WirelessRouter.
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting47 Check the physical connection between the Wireless Broadband Router and the LAN.At the DOS prompt, ping the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router, e.g, ping 192.168.1.1. If thefollowing response occurs:Relay from 192.168.1.1 bytes=32 time=100ms TTL=253Then the connection between the Wireless Broadband Router and the network is OK.If you get a failed ping with the response of:Request time outThen the connection is fail. Check the cable between the Wireless Broadband Router and the network. Check the DNS setting of the Wireless Broadband Router.At the DOS prompt, ping the IP address of the DNS provided by your ISP. For example, if your DNS IP is168.95.1.1, then ping 168.95.1.1. If the following response occurs:Relay from 168.65.1.1 bytes=32 time=100ms TTL=253Then the connection to the DNS is OK.If you get a failed ping with the response of:Request time outThen the DNS is not reachable. Check your DNS setting on the Wireless Broadband Router.Problems with UpgradingThe following lists the error messages that you may see during upgrading and the action to take. Error Message: Upload Data Error！Please make sure your file is correct!Possible cause: The firmware file format is invalid.Action: Check the file format is correct, otherwise download a firmware file with correct format. Error: The router shut down for some unknown reason and the web page got problemPossible cause: The firmware might be damaged.Action: Execute recovery firmware update. Simply type 192.168.0.1 on URL line to open the page. Choose theproper file and click Apply to execute the recovery process.When the file is copied, a successful web page appears as follows. Now the router’s firmware is upgraded. It
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual48can be used again.
Chapter 7: Glossary49CChhaapptteerr 77:: GGlloossssaarryyAuthentication and WEP EncryptionThe absence of a physical connection between nodes makes the wireless links vulnerable toeavesdropping and information theft. To provide a certain level of security , the IEEE 802.11standard has defined two types of authentication methods, open system and shared key. Withopen system authentication a wireless PC can join any network and receive any messages thatare not encrypted. With shared key authentication, only those PCs that possess the correctauthentication key can join the network. By default IEEE 802.11 wireless devices operate in anOpen system network.DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)When operates as a DHCP server, the Wireless Broadband Router assign IP addresses to theclient PCs on the LAN. The client PCs “leases” these Private IP addresses for a user-definedamount of time. After the lease time expires, the private IP address is made available forassigning to other network devices.The DHCP IP address can be a single, fixed public IP address, an your service provider assignedpublic IP address, or a private IP address.If you enable DHCP server on a private IP address, a public IP address will have to be assignedto the NAT IP address, and NAT has to be enabled so that the DHCP IP address can betranslated into a public IP address. By this, the client PCs are able to access the Internet.Infrastructure modeA backbone to extend the service provided by network. This mode provides wirelessconnectivity to multiple wireless network devices within a fixed range or area of coverage,interacting with wireless nodes via an antenna.LAN (Local Area Network) & WAN (Wide Area Network)A LAN is a computer network limited to the immediate area, usually the same building or floorof a building. A WAN, on the other hand, is an outside connection to another network or theInternet.The Ethernet side of the Wireless Broadband Router is called the LAN port. It is a twisted-pairEthernet 10Base-T interface. A hub can be connected to the LAN port. More than onecomputers, such as server or printer, can be connected through this hub to the WirelessBroadband Router and composes a LAN.The WAN port of the Wireless Broadband Router composes the WAN interface, which supportsPPP or RFC 1483 connecting to another remote DSL device or cable modem.MAC AddressMedia Access Code Address. A unique, 48-bit number assigned to every network interface cardby the manufacturer.NAT (Network Address Translation) IP AddressNAT is an Internet standard that translates a private IP within one network to a public IPaddress, either a static or dynamic one. NAT provides a type of firewall by hiding internal IPaddresses. It also enables a company to use more internal IP addresses.If the IP addresses given by your your service provider are not enough for each PC on the LANand the Wireless Broadband Router, you need to use NAT. With NAT, you make up a private IPnetwork for the LAN and assign an IP address from that network to each PC. One of some publicaddresses is configured and mapped to a private workstation address when accesses are madethrough the gateway to a public network.For example, the Wireless Broadband Router is assigned with the public IP address of168.111.1.1. With NAT enabled, it creates a Virtual LAN. Each PC on the Virtual LAN is assigned
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual50with a private IP address with default value of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254. These PCs arenot accessible by the outside word but they can communicate with the outside world throughthe public IP 168.111.1.1.Private IP AddressPrivate IP addresses are also LAN IP addresses, but are considered “illegal” IP addresses to theInternet. They are private to an enterprise while still permitting full network layer connectivitybetween all hosts inside an enterprise as well as all public hosts of different enterprises.The Wireless Broadband Router uses private IP addresses by assigning them to the LAN thatcannot be directly accessed by the Internet or remote server. To access the Internet, privatenetwork should have an agent to translate the private IP address to public IP address.RIP (Routing Information Protocol)RIP is a routing protocol that uses the distance-vector routing algorithms to calculate least-hops routes to a destination. It is used on the Internet and is common in the NetWareenvironment. It exchanges routing information with other routers. It includes V1, V2 andV1&V2, which controls the sending and receiving of RIP packets over Ethernet.SSIDSSID is a thirty-two character(maximum) alphanumeric key identifying the wireless local areanetwork.Service Set Identity. A group name shared by all members of an IEEE 802.11b network. Onlydevices with the same SSID are allowed to establish connections. For the wireless devices in anetwork to communicate with each other, all device must be configured with the same SSID.UDP (User Data gram Protocol)UDP is a connectionless transport service that does not own the reliability services provided byTCP. UDP gives applications a direct interface with IP and the ability to address a particularapplication process running on a host via a port number without setting up a connectionsession.Virtual ServerYou can designate virtual servers, e.g., a FTP, web, telnet or mail server, on your local networkand make them accessible to the outside world. A virtual server means that it is not a dedicatedserver -- that is, the entire computer is not dedicated to running on the public network but inthe private network.
Appendix: Specifications51AAppppeennddiixx:: SSppeecciiffiiccaattiioonnssSSooffttwwaarreeStandards Compliance IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Standard IEEE 802.1d MAC Bridges StandardWireless LAN Features Fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.11b DSSS devices Provide 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps wireless connectivity to the wireless clients Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment IEEE 802.11 Wireless Access Point function Distributed Coordination Function (DCF)z CSMA/CAz Backoff Procedurez NAV Managementz ACK Procedurez Retransmission of unacknowledged frames RTS/CTS Handshake Duplicate Detection and Recovery Beacon Generation Probe Response Fragmentation and Reassembly Wired Equivalent Privacy Algorithm Authentication Algorithm Power Management Short Preamble and Long Preamble Association / Re-association / De-associationHome Gateway Controller Features 1K MAC look-up table MAC security Auto-sense 10Base-T / 100Base-TX operation modes Wire speed reception and transmission for Ethernet PortUpper Layer Applications DHCP Server DHCP Client HTTP Server PPP over Ethernet NAT (IP Sharing) DNS Proxy
Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual52 Virtual Server RIP v1&v2Operation Modes 802.11/802.11b Access PointRoaming Seamless roaming within the same IP subnetAccess Point Bridging Features Support self-learning transparent bridge specified in IEEE 802.1d between wired LAN and Wireless LAN Support up to 256 wireless MAC learning addresses Automatic Learning Process Forwarding Process Aging Function Filtering DatabaseSecurity Features Support ESSID network identification for security Support 64-bit and 128-bit WEP Data Encryption and Decryption Support Authentication: Open System, Shared Key Access Control by MAC AddressConfiguration and Management Web-based browser configuration management. Using HTTP to upgrade firmware or configuration setting Support DHCP Client function to obtain an IP configuration from a DHCP Server Clear LED Indicators for real time monitor current network statusHHaarrddwwaarreeInterface 2.4GHz RF interface for Wireless LAN connection Four switch ports for 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN connectionRadio Characteristics Frequency Band: 2.400 ~ 2.4835 GHz ISM Band (subject to local regulations) Spreading: Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum Modulation: CCK: 11Mbps and 5.5MbpsDQPSK: 2MbpsDBPSK: 1Mbps Number of Channels: 11 Channels (US, Canada)13 Channels (Europe)14 Channels (Japan) Data Rate: 11Mbps / 5.5Mbps / 2Mbps / 1Mbps Antenna: Dual antenna supporting diversity Transmit Power: 17dBm (typical)
Chapter 7: Troubleshooting53 Receiver Sensitivity: -82dBm @ FER < 8%Regulatory Approvals and Compliance EMI/Immunity: FCC part 15 and Class B Safety: VCCI, TELEC, CE, UL/cULPower Requirement and Operation Environment Requirement Power Adaptor: Input 120/60 VAC; Output 12 VDC, 1A Ambient Temperature: Operating - 0°C to 40°C, Storage - -20°C to 70°C Relative Humidity: 20% to 90% (non-condensing)Ethernet Interface 4 port 10/100 Integrated Switch with Physical Layer Transceivers Hardware based 10/100, full/half, flow control and auto negotiationLED Indicators (from left to right in front panel) Power (Green) Diagnose (Green) 10Mbps / 100Mbps Ethernet Link (Green) WLAN(Green) WAN(Green)Physical Dimensions: 152 mm (L) × 113 mm (W) Weight: 282gCertification Wi-Fi Certified

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