LINKSYS M10V2 Wireless-N Broadband Router User Manual M10 user guide rev

LINKSYS LLC Wireless-N Broadband Router M10 user guide rev

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13Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Chapter 3: Advanced ConfigurationAfter setting up the Valet with the Setup Wizard (located on the Setup Key), the Valet is ready for use. For more technically knowledgeable users, the Valet does include Advanced Configuration settings. If you’d like to change some of the Valet’s advanced settings, you can modify settings using the browser-based utility. WARNING: Modifying some settings in the browser-based utility may disable settings you’ve already applied using the Easy Setup Key.This chapter describes each web page of the utility and the key functions on each page. You can access the utility via a web browser on a computer connected to the Valet.The browser-based utility has the following main tabs: •Setup •Wireless •Security •Access Restrictions •Applications & Gaming •Administration •StatusAdditional sub tabs become available after you click one of the main tabs.How to Access the Browser-Based UtilityTo access the browser-based utility, launch the web browser on your computer, and enter the IP address of the Valet in the Address field. The default IP address of the Valet is 192.168.1.1http://192.168.1.1 Then, press Enter.A login screen will appear. (Non-Windows 7 users will see a similar screen.) In the User name field, enter admin. Then enter the password created during the setup software. (If you did not run the setup software, then use the default password, admin. You can set a new password on the Administration > Management screen (refer to , page 31.) Click OK to continue.Windows 7 Login ScreenNOTE: You can also access the browser-based utility through the Cisco Connect software. For more information, refer to Valet Settings, page 11.Setup > Basic SetupThe first screen that appears is the Basic Setup screen. This screen allows you to change the language of the text displayed in the browser-based utility, configure the Internet connection settings, configure the network settings, and select time zone settings. Setup > Basic SetupLanguageThe Language section allows you to change the language of the text displayed in the browser-based utility.Internet SetupThe Internet Setup section configures the Valet to yourInternet connection. Most of this information can beobtained through your Internet Sevice Provider (ISP).
14Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Internet Connection TypeSelect the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu. These are the available types: •Automatic Configuration - DHCP •Static IP •PPPoE •PPTP •L2TP •Telstra CableAutomatic Configuration - DHCPThe default Internet Connection Type is Automatic Configuration - DHCP. Keep the default only if your ISP supports DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) or if you connect using a dynamic IP address.Internet Connection Type > Automatic Configuration - DHCPStatic IPIf you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select Static IP.Internet Connection Type > Static IPInternet IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask.Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the ISP server.DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.PPPoESome DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) to establish Internet connections. If you are connected to the Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE.Internet Connection Type > PPPoEUsername and Password Enter the Username andPassword provided by your ISP.Service Name If provided by your ISP, enter the Service Name.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automaticallyreestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to elapse before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.PPTPPoint-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.Internet Connection Type > PPTPIf your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a dynamic IP address, then select Obtain an IP Address Automatically. If you are required to use a permanent IP
15Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////address to connect to the Internet, then select Specify an IP Address. Then configure the following: •Specify an IP Address This is the Valet’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here. •Subnet Mask This is the Valet’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet Mask. •Default Gateway Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the ISP server. •DNS 1-3 Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) server IP address.PPTP Server IP Address Your ISP will provide you with the IP address of the PPTP server.Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default value is 30 seconds.L2TPL2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only.Internet Connection Type > L2TPServer IP Address This is the IP address of the L2TP Server. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then the Valet will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.Telstra CableTelstra Cable is a service that applies to connections inAustralia only.Internet Connection Type > Telstra CableServer IP Address This is the IP address of the HeartbeatServer. Your ISP will provide you with the IP address you need to specify here.Username and Password Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP.Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Valet to cut the Internet connection after it has been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand automatically reestablishes the connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, select Connect on Demand. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. The default Max Idle Time is 5 minutes.Keep Alive: Redial Period If you select this option, the Valet will periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, your connection will automatically be reestablished. To use this option, select Keep Alive. In the Redial Period field, you specify how often you want the Internet connection checked on. The default value is 30 seconds.
16Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Optional SettingsSome of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify these settings with your ISP before making any changes.Optional SettingsHost Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name. Some ISPs, usually cable ISPs, require these names as identification. You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work. MTU MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet transmission. Select Manual if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that is transmitted. To allow the Valet to select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting, Auto.Size When Manual is selected in the MTU field, this option is enabled. Leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. The default size depends on the Internet Connection Type: •DHCP, Static IP, or Telstra: 1500 •PPPoE: 1492 •PPTP or L2TP: 1460Network SetupThe Network Setup section configures the IP settings for your local network.Router IPThis presents the IP Address of the Valet, Subnet Mask, and URL as seen by your network.Router IPIP Address This is the IP address of the Valet and is used as the base for all of your local network settings.Subnet Mask This is the subnet mask address for your Valet. It offers a selection of addresses from a drop-down menu. Most users will not need to change this setting.URL Address This value entered here can be typed into a web browser’s address field to access the Valet’s browser-based utility instead of typing in the IP address of the Valet. DHCP Server SettingThe Valet includes a DHCP server that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers, cell phones, gaming systems, and other DHCP enabled devices on your home network. NOTE: If you choose to enable the DHCP server option, make sure there is no other DHCP server on your network. DHCP Server SettingDHCP Server DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you do not want a DHCP server, then select Disabled (no other DHCP features will be available).NOTE: If you disconnect a computer or device from your network and reconnect it to the network at a later time, it may be assigned a new IP address. If you want to ensure that the computer or device uses the same IP address all the time, you can use the DHCP Reservation option. DHCP Reservation Click this button if you want to assign a fixed local IP address to a specific device on your network. This is helpful if you have a device you need to access at the same address all the time such as a media server or print server. You can reserve the IP address for the specific device by selecting it from the list of devices or by manually entering the MAC address of the device. DHCP ReservationYou will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Name, Interface, IP Address, and MAC Address.
17Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////DHCP Reservation •Select Clients from DHCP Table Click the Select check box to reserve a client’s IP address. Then click Add Clients. •Manually Adding Client To manually assign an IP address, enter the client’s name in the Enter Client Name field. Enter the IP address you want it to have in the Assign IP Address field. Enter its MAC address in the To This MAC Address field. Then click Add.Clients Already ReservedA list of DHCP clients and their fixed local IP addresses will be displayed at the bottom of the screen. If you want to remove a client from this list, click Remove.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To view the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen, click Close.Start IP Address Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the Valet’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Start IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.Maximum Number of Users Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is 50.IP Address Range Displayed here is the range of available IP addresses.Client Lease Time Client Lease Time is the amount of time that a device will be “leased” a dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address, or the lease will be renewed with the same IP address. The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.Static DNS 1-3 The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to use another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Valet will use these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers.WINS The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.Time SettingsTime Zone Select the time zone in which your networkfunctions from this drop-down menu. (You can even automatically adjust for daylight saving time.)Time SettingClick Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to clear your changes.Setup > DDNSThe Valet offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Valet. Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service with a DDNS service provider, www.dyndns.org or www.TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting, Disabled.DDNSDDNS ServiceIf your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select DynDNS.org from the drop-down menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select TZO.com. The features available on the DDNS screen will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
18Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////DynDNS.orgSetup > DDNS > DynDNSUsername Enter the Username for your DDNS account.Password Enter the Password for your DDNS account.Host Name The is the DDNS URL assigned by the DDNS service.System Select the DynDNS service you use: Dynamic, Static, or Custom. The default selection is Dynamic.Mail Exchange (Optional) Enter the address of your mail exchange server, so e-mails to your DynDNS address go to your mail server.Backup MX This feature allows the mail exchange server to be a backup. To disable this feature, keep the default, Disabled. To enable the feature, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.Wildcard This setting enables or disables wildcards for your host. For example, if your DDNS address is myplace.dyndns.org and you enable wildcards, then x.myplace.dyndns.org will work as well (x is the wildcard). To disable wildcards, keep the default, Disabled. To enable wildcards, select Enabled. If you are not sure which setting to select, keep the default, Disabled.Internet IP Address The Valet’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.TZO.comSetup > DDNS > TZOE-mail Address, TZO Key, and Domain Name Enter thesettings of the account you set up with TZO.Internet IP Address The Valet’s Internet IP address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will change.Status The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.Update To manually trigger an update, click this button.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > MAC Address CloneA MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification. Some ISPs will require you to register a MAC address in order to access the Internet. If you do not wish to re-register the MAC address with your ISP, you can use the MAC Address Clone feature to assign the currently registered MAC address to the Valet.Setup > MAC Address CloneMAC Address CloneEnabled/Disabled To have the MAC Address cloned, select Enabled.MAC Address Enter the MAC Address registered withyour ISP here.Clone My PC’s MAC Click this button to clone the MAC address of the computer you are using.
19Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Setup > Advanced RoutingThis screen is used to set up the Valet’s advanced functions. Operating Mode allows you to select the type(s) of advanced functions you use. Dynamic Routing automatically adjusts how packets travel on your network. Static Routing sets up a fixed route to another network destination.Setup > Advanced RoutingAdvanced RoutingNATEnabled/Disabled If the Valet is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet, keep the default, Enabled. If another router exists on your network, select Disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, dynamic routing will be enabled.Dynamic Routing (RIP)Enabled/Disabled This feature enables the Valet to automatically adjust to physical changes in the network’s layout and exchange routing tables with the other router(s). The Valet determines the network packets’ route based on the fewest number of hops between the source and the destination. When the NAT setting is enabled, the Dynamic Routing feature is automatically disabled. When the NAT setting is disabled, this feature is available. Select Enabled to use the Dynamic Routing feature.Static RoutingA static route is a pre-determined pathway that network information must travel to reach a specific host or network. Enter the information described below to set up a new static route.Route Entries To set up a static route between the Valet and another network, select a number from the drop-down list. Click Delete This Entry to delete a static route.Enter Route Name Enter a name for the Route here, using a maximum of 25 alphanumeric characters.Destination LAN IP The Destination LAN IP is the address of the remote network or host to which you want to assign a static route.Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask determines which portion of a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the host portion. Gateway This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Valet and the remote network or host.Interface This interface tells you whether the Destination IP Address is on the LAN & Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN).Click Show Routing Table to view the static routes you have already set up.Advanced Routing > Routing TableRouting TableFor each route, the Destination LAN IP address, SubnetMask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to update the information. Click Close to exit this screen.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Basic Wireless SettingsThe basic settings for wireless networking are set on this screen.There are two ways to configure the Valet’s wireless network(s), manual and Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Wi-Fi Protected Setup is a feature that makes it easy to set up your wireless network. If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you can use Wi-Fi Protected Setup.Configuration View To manually configure your wireless network, select Manual. Proceed to the “Basic Wireless Settings” section. To use Wi-Fi Protected Setup, select Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Proceed to the “Wi-Fi Protected Setup” section.
20Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Basic Wireless Settings (Manual)Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Manual Setup)Network Mode From the drop-down menu, select the wireless standards running on your network: •Mixed Use this option if you have Wireless-N, Wireless-G, and Wireless-B devices on your network. •BG-Mixed Use this option if you have only Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices on your network. •Wireless-G Only Use this option if you have only Wireless-G devices on your network. •Wireless-B Only Use this option if you have only Wireless-B devices on your network. •Wireless-N Only Use this option if you have only Wireless-N devices on your network. •Disabled Use this option if your network has no wireless devices, or if you want to disable wireless networking.NOTE: If you are unsure of what network mode to use, keep the default Mixed setting.Network Name (SSID) The SSID is the network name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. It is case-sensitive and must not exceed 32 characters (use any of the characters on the keyboard). Channel Width Select Auto if you want the Valet to automatically determine the proper channel width (20MHz or 40MHz) to use. For best performance, select Auto, otherwise keep the default 20MHz only. Channel Select a channel from 1 to 11, or Auto (default).SSID Broadcast When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Valet. To broadcast the Valet’s SSID, keep the default setting, Enabled. If you do not want to broadcast the Valet’s SSID, then select Disabled.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wi-Fi Protected SetupThere are three methods available. Use the method that applies to the client device you are configuring.Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)NOTE: Wi-Fi Protected Setup configures one client device at a time. Repeat the instructions for each client device that supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup.1. Use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Button Use thismethod if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.a. Click or press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the client device.b. Click the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on thisscreen.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED on the Valet flashes blue for two minutes during the setup process and lights up solid blue when the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process is successful. The LED lights up amber if there is an error during the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process. Make sure the client device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Wait until the LED is off, and then try again. The LED flashes when a Wi-Fi Protected Setup session is active. The Valet supports one session at a time. Wait until the LED is solidly lit, or off before starting the next Wi-Fi Protected Setup session.c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.2. Enter the client device’s PIN on the Valet Use thismethod if your client device has a Wi-Fi Protected Setup PIN number.a. Enter the PIN number in the field on this screen.
21Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////b. Click Register.c. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.3. Enter the Valet’s PIN on your client device Use this method if your client device asks for the Valet’s PIN number. a. Enter the PIN number listed on this screen. (It is also listed on the label on the bottom of the Valet.)b. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer back to your client device or its documentation for further instructions.The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Status, Network Name (SSID), Security, Encryption, and Passphrase are displayed at the bottom of the screen.NOTE: If you have client devices that do not support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, note the wireless settings, and then manually configure those client devices.Wireless > Wireless SecurityThe wireless security settings configure the security of your wireless network(s). The Valet supports the following wireless security options: WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode (default), WPA2 Personal, WPA Personal, WEP, and RADIUS. (WPA stands for Wi-Fi Protected Access. WEP stands for Wireless Equivalent Privacy. RADIUS stands for Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service.)The default option is WPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode, which allows your devices to connect using the strongest security option they support, WPA2 or WPA.Personal OptionsSecurity Option StrengthWPA2 Personal StrongestWPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode (default) WPA2: Strongest WPA: StrongWPA Personal StrongWEP BasicOffice OptionRADIUS is the security option offered for networks that use a RADIUS server for authentication.Security ModeSelect the security method for your wireless network. If you do not want to use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled. NOTE: If you are not using WPA2/WPA Mixed-Mode then each device in your wireless network MUST use the same encryption method and shared key, or else the network will not function properly.WPA/WPA2 Mixed ModeWPA/WPA2 Mixed Mode allows you to use devices on your network that use either WPA or WPA2 security mode. Security Mode > WPA/WPA2 Mixed ModePassphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters. Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.WPA2 PersonalSecurity Mode > WPA2 PersonalPassphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.WPA PersonalSecurity Mode > WPA PersonalPassphrase Enter a Passphrase of 8-63 characters.
22Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////WEPSecurity Mode > WEPIMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.RADIUSSecurity Mode > RADIUSIMPORTANT: If you are using WEP encryption, always remember that each device in your wireless network MUST use the same WEP encryption method and encryption key, or else your wireless network will not function properly.RADIUS Server Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS server.RADIUS Port Enter the port number of the RADIUSserver. The default value is 1812.Shared Secret Enter the key shared between the Valet and the server.Encryption Select a level of WEP encryption, 40/64 bits (10 hex digits) or 104/128 bits (26 hex digits). The default is 40/64 bits (10 hex digits).Passphrase Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Then click Generate.Key 1 If you did not enter a Passphrase, enter the WEP key manually.DisabledWhen wireless security is disabled on your network, anyone can access your network at any time.Security Mode > Disabled
23Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterThe Wireless MAC Filter option allows you to block or grant access to your network based on the device’s MAC address. Each device on your network has a unique MAC address that was assigned to it by the manufacturer. Wireless > Wireless MAC FilterWireless MAC FilterEnabled/Disabled To filter wireless users by MAC Address, either permitting or blocking access, select Enabled. If you do not wish to filter users by MAC Address, keep the default setting, Disabled.Access RestrictionPrevent Select this option to block a specific device or multiple devices from accessing your wireless network. You can manually enter the unwanted MAC address(es) or select the device(s) from the Wireless Client List. When wireless mac filtering is enabled, this option is selected by default.Permit Select this option to specify which devices can access your wireless network. When this option is enabled, only devices that have their MAC address listed in the Wireless MAC Filter list will be able to access your wireless network. You can enter MAC addresses manually or select them from the Wireless Client List.MAC Address Filter ListWireless Client List Click this to open the Wireless Client List screen. Wireless Client ListWireless Client ListThis screen shows computers and other devices on the wireless network. The list can be sorted by IP Address, MAC Address, Status, Interface, and Client Name. Select Save to MAC Address Filter List for any device you want to add to the MAC Address Filter List. Then click Add. To retrieve the most up-to-date information, click Refresh. To exit this screen and return to the Wireless MAC Filter screen, click Close.MAC 01-50 Enter the MAC addresses of the devices whose wireless access you want to block or allow.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Wireless > Advanced Wireless SettingsThis Advanced Wireless Settings screen is used to set up the Valet’s advanced wireless functions. These settings should only be adjusted by an advanced user because incorrect settings can reduce wireless performance. In most cases, keep the default settings.Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings
24Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Advanced WirelessAP Isolation This isolates all wireless clients and wireless devices on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Valet but not with each other. To use this function, select Enabled. AP Isolation is disabled by default. Frame Burst Enabling this option should provide your network with greater performance, depending on the manufacturer of your wireless products. To use this option, keep the default, Enabled. Otherwise, select Disabled.Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allows either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. With Open System authentication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. With Shared Key authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. Select Shared Key to only use Shared Key authentication.Basic Rate The Basic Rate setting is not actually one rate of transmission but a series of rates at which the Valet can transmit. The Valet will advertise its Basic Rate to the other wireless devices in your network, so they know which rates will be used. The Valet will also advertise that it will automatically select the best rate for transmission. The default setting is Default, for transmission at all standard wireless rates (1-2 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps, 11 Mbps, 18 Mbps, and 24 Mbps). Other options are 1-2Mbps, for use with older wireless technology, and All, when the Valet can transmit at all wireless rates. The Basic Rate is not the actual rate of data transmission. If you want to specify the Valet’s rate of data transmission, configure the Transmission Rate setting.Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your wireless network. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Valet automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Valet and a wireless client. The default is Auto.N Transmission Rate The rate of data transmission should be set depending on the speed of your Wireless-N networking. You can select from a range of transmission speeds, or you can select Auto to have the Valet automatically use the fastest possible data rate and enable the Auto-Fallback feature. Auto-Fallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Valet and a wireless client. The default is Auto.CTS Protection Mode The Valet will automatically use CTS (Clear-To-Send) Protection Mode when your Wireless-N and Wireless-G products are experiencing severe problems and are not able to transmit to the Valet in an environment with heavy 802.11b traffic. This function boosts the Valet’s ability to catch all Wireless-N and Wireless-G transmissions but will severely decrease performance. The default is Auto.Beacon Interval Enter a value between 1 and 65,535 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Valet to synchronize the wireless network. The default value is 100. DTIM Interval This value, between 1 and 255, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Valet has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. The default value is 1.Fragmentation Threshold This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor reduction of the default value is recommended. In most cases, it should remain at its default value of 2346.RTS Threshold Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor reduction of the default value, 2347, is recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Valet sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. The RTS Threshold value should remain at its default value of 2347.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Security > FirewallThe Firewall screen is used to configure a firewall that can filter out various types of unwanted traffic on the Valet’s local network. Security > Firewall
25Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////FirewallSPI Firewall Protection To use firewall protection, keep the default selection, Enabled. To turn off firewall protection, select Disabled.Internet FilterFilter Anonymous Internet Requests This feature makes it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect the feature to allow anonymous Internet requests.Filter Multicast Multicasting allows for multiple transmissions to specific recipients at the same time. If multicasting is permitted, then the Valet will allow IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Select this feature to filter multicasting. This feature is not selected by default.Filter Internet NAT Redirection This feature uses port forwarding to block access to local servers from local networked computers. Select this feature to filter Internet NAT redirection. It is not selected by default.Filter IDENT (Port 113) This feature keeps port 113 from being scanned by devices outside of your local network. This feature is selected by default. Deselect this feature to disable it.Web FilterProxy Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise the Gateway’s security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. Select this feature to enable proxy filtering. Deselect the feature to allow proxy access.Java Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this feature to enable Java filtering. Deselect the feature to allow Java usage.ActiveX ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. Select this feature to enable ActiveX filtering. Deselect the feature to allow ActiveX usage.Cookies A cookie is data stored on your computer and used by Internet sites when you interact with them. Select this feature to filter cookies. Deselect the feature to allow cookie usage.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.Security > VPN PassthroughThe VPN Passthrough screen allows you to enable VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Valet’s firewall.Security > VPN PassthroughVPN PassthroughIPSec Passthrough Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) isa suite of protocols used to implement secure exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to passthrough the Valet, keep the default, Enabled. PPTP Passthrough Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Valet, keep the default, Enabled. L2TP Passthrough Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to passthrough the Valet, keep the default, Enabled.Click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes.
26Chapter 3: Advanced Configuration/////Access Restrictions > Internet Access PolicyThe Internet Access Policy screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage and traffic, such as Internet access, designated services, and websites during specific days and times.Access Restrictions > Internet AccessInternet Access PolicyAccess Policy Access can be managed by a policy. Use the settings on this screen to establish an access policy (after Save Settings is clicked). Selecting a policy from the drop-down menu will display that policy’s settings. To delete a policy, select that policy’s number and click Delete This Policy. To view all the policies, click Summary. SummaryThe policies are listed with the following information: No., Policy Name, Access, Days, Time, and status (Enabled). To enable a policy, select Enabled. To delete a policy, click Delete. Click Save Settings to save your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. To return to the Internet Access Policy screen, click Close. SummaryStatus Policies are disabled by default. To enable a policy, select the policy number from the drop-down menu, and select Enabled.To create a policy, follow steps 1-11. Repeat these steps tocreate additional policies, one at a time.1. Select a number from the Access Policy drop-downmenu.2. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 3. To enable this policy, select Enabled.4. Click Edit List to select which PCs will be affected by the policy. The List of PCs screen appears. You can select a PC by MAC address or IP address. You can also enter a range of IP addresses if you want this policy to affect a group of PCs. After making your changes, click Save Settings to apply your changes, or click Cancel Changes to cancel your changes. Then click Close. List of PCs5. Select the appropriate option, Deny or Allow, depending on whether you want to block or allow Internet access for the PCs you listed on the List of PCs screen.6. Decide which days and what times you want this policy to be enforced. Select the individual days during which the policy will be in effect, or select Everyday. Then enter a range of hours and minutes during which the policy will be in effect, or select 24 Hours.7. You can block websites with specific URL addresses. Enter each URL in a separate URL field.8. You can also block websites using specific keywords. Enter each keyword in a separate Keyword field.

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