LevelOne User Manual WBR-6000 N_One Wireless Broadband Router Ver. 3.0.
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Table of Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1 1.1 Wireless Broadband Router Features ................................. 1 1.2 Package Contents .................................................................. 6 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION ......................................................... 7 2.1 Physical Details...................................................................... 7 2.2 Requirements...........................
Access Control ..................................................................... 89 6.3 6.4 Dynamic DNS ...................................................................... 94 6.5 URL Filter............................................................................ 97 6.6 User Groups......................................................................... 99 6.7 Options ............................................................................... 101 6.8 Schedule ...................................
1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Broadband Router. The Wireless Broadband Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. 1.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet connection, the Wireless Broadband Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications.
Wireless Features • Standards Compliant. The Wireless Broadband Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs. • Supports Pre-N Wireless Stations. The 802.11n Draft standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so 802.11n, 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used simultaneously. • Speeds to 300Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 300Mbps are supported. • WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included.
request. The Wireless Broadband Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration. • Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Broadband Router to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Broadband Router. • Remote Management.
Wireless Broadband Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
1.2 Package Contents The following items should be included. If any of these items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • WBR-6000 • Cat.
2 Hardware Description This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Broadband Router. 2.1 Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel KEY WLAN LAN PWR WAN NET On - Wireless security is enabled. Off - Wireless security is disabled. Blinking – WPS function is currently in use. On - Wireless connection. Off - No Wireless connections currently exist. On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. On - Power on.
Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel WPS Button Push the WPS button on the router and on your other wireless device to create an encryptionsecured wireless connection automatically. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. LAN connections Note: Any LAN port on the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. Just connect any port to a normal port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cable.
2.2 Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and a DSL connection. • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11n Draft specifications.
2.3 Installation Figure 3: Installation Diagram 1. Choose an Installation Site Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Broadband Router.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Broadband Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Broadband Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Broadband Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
2.4 Default Setting • IP Address : 192.168.0.1 (LAN) • User Name : admin • Password : password • WPS Pin Code: Please refer to the following picture on the Wireless Broadband Router Please record WPS Pin Code for future reference or for technical support.
3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Broadband Router. 3.1 Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Broadband Router you wish to use.
Use any of the following Advanced features: • Internet • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • URL Filter • User Groups • Options • Schedule • Virtual Servers • WAN Port Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: • PC Database • Config File • Logs • Diagnostics • QoS • Remote Admin • Routing • Security • Upgrade Firmware 14 Chapter 6:Advanced Features Chapter 7:Advanced Administration
3.2 Configuration Program The Wireless Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape 7.1 or later. • Mozilla 1.6 or later • Internet Explorer V5.
4. When prompted for the User name and Password, enter values as follows: • User name: admin • Password: password If you can't connect If the Wireless Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.0.
3.3 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting is restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2.
Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
3.4 Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 4: Home Screen Main Menu The main menu, on the left, contains links to the most-commonly used screen. To see the links to the other available screens, click "Advanced". The main menu also contains one button: • Log Out - When finished, you should click this button to logout.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen.
3.5 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
DHCP Server • If Enabled, the Wireless Broadband Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs (DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and recommended) value is Enabled. • If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to treat the Wireless Broadband Router as the default Gateway. See the following section for further details.
• Enable or Disable the Wireless Broadband Router's DHCP Server function. • Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function. You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server. Using another DHCP Server You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment.
3.6 Wireless Screen The Wireless Broadband Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Broadband Router will automatically accept 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n Draft, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Broadband Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
Data - Wireless Screen Identification Region Select the correct domain for your location. It is your responsibility to ensure: • That the Wireless Broadband Router is only used in domains for which is licensed. • That you select the correct domain, so that only the legal channels for that domain can be selected. Station name This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Broadband Router. SSID This is also called the "Network Name".
Broadcast SSID If enabled, the Wireless Broadband Router will broadcast its SSID. This allows PCs and other wireless stations to detect this Access Point and use the correct SSID. If disabled, PC users will have to manually enter the SSID and other details of the wireless interface before they can connect to this Access Point. Wireless Security Current Setting The current Wireless security is displayed. The default value is Disabled.
Allow Internet access by … Select Stations Button • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point to access the Internet. • Selected Wireless stations only - Only selected wireless stations use the access point to access the Internet. To select the required wireless stations, click the "Select Stations" button. Click this button to manage the trusted PC database. EWC Setting Bandwidth Select the desired bandwidth from the drop-down list.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup Figure 7: Wi-Fi Protected Screen Data - WPS Screen Wi-Fi Protected Setup Input Enrollee’s PIN Enter the PIN code to the client device. Change AP Setting Click the Auto generate button to have the new pin code displayed in the field.
3.7 Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 5 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. • WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPAPSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.
Data - WEP Screen WEP Data Encryption Authentication Normally this can be left at the default value of "Auto". If that fails, select the appropriate value "Open System" or "Shared Key." Check your wireless station's documentation to see what method to use. Key Size Select the WEP Encryption level: • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption • 128-bit (sometimes called 104 bit) encryption Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly.
WPA-PSK Wireless Security Figure 9: WPA-PSK Data - WPA-PSK Screen Authentication WPA-PSK Like WEP, data is encrypted before transmission. WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. WPA-PSK is the version of WPA, which does NOT require a Radius Server on your LAN. Passphrase (PSK) Enter the PSK. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length.
WPA2-PSK Wireless Security Figure 10: WPA2-PSK Data - WPA2-PSK Screen Authentication WPA2-PSK This is a further development of WPA-PSK, and offers even greater security, using the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) method of encryption. Passphrase (PSK) Enter the PSK. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Key Lifetime This determines how often the encryption key is changed.
WPAM-PSK Wireless Security Figure 11: WPAM-PSK Data - WPAM-PSK Screen Authentication WPAM-PSK This method, sometimes called "Mixed Mode", allows clients to use EITHER WPA-PSK (with TKIP) OR WPA2-PSK (with AES). Passphrase (PSK) Enter the PSK (network key). Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Key Lifetime This determines how often the encryption key is changed.
3.8 Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Broadband Router. Figure 12: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in this field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here. You will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below.
Figure 13: Password Dialog • The "User Name" is always admin • Enter the password for the Wireless Broadband Router, as set on the Password screen above.
4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. 4.1 Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration 4.2 Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Broadband Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP. If your LAN has a Router, the LAN Administrator must re-configure the Router itself. Refer to Chapter 8 - Advanced Setup for details.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Broadband Router.
you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Broadband Router.) • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Broadband Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Broadband Router.
• In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Broadband Router's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Broadband Router. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enter the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK.
Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Broadband Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3.
Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Broadband Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: • Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. • Click the Setup button.
4.3 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
4.4 Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Broadband Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Broadband Router as the "Gateway". Ensure you are logged in as "root" before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most UNIX installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wish to continue using a fixed IP Address, make the following changes to your configuration. • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Broadband Router.
4.6 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Broadband Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Broadband Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure (rather than Ad-hoc) Access points only operate in Infrastructure mode.
4.7 Wireless Configuration on Windows XP If using Windows XP to configure the Wireless interface on your PC, the configuration procedure is as follows: 1. Open the Network Connections folder. (Start - Settings - Network Connections). Figure 26: Network Connections (Windows XP) 2. Right-click the Wireless Network Connection, check that it is enabled (menu option says Disable, rather than Enable) and then select View Available Wireless Networks. 3. You will then see a list of wireless networks.
Figure 27 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless Broadband Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situation. 4. The next step depends on whether or not Wireless security has been enabled on the Wireless Broadband Router.
Figure 28 Insecure Wireless Network (Windows XP) To connect: • Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure. • The Connect button will then be available. Click the Connect button, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be established. If using WEP Data Encryption If WEP data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless Broadband Router, Windows will detect this, and show a screen like the following.
Figure 29: WEP (Windows XP) To connect: • Enter the WEP key, as set on the Wireless Broadband Router, in the Network Key field. • Re-enter the WEP key into the Confirm Network key field. • Disable the checkbox Enable IEEE 802.1x authentication for this network. • Click the Connect button.
Figure 30: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless Broadband Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: 54
Figure 31: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to match the Wireless Broadband Router. (If the setting on the Wireless Broadband Router is "Auto", then either Open or Shared can be used.) • For Data Encryption, select WEP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the default key value used on the Wireless Broadband Router. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.
• Click OK to save and close this dialog. • This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 32: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Broadband Router.
If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the Wireless Broadband Router, it does not matter which network is selected on the screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 33: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like the example below.
Figure 34: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the Wireless Broadband Router, and click Configure, to see a screen like the following: 58
Figure 35: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentication to WPA-PSK. • For Data Encryption, select TKIP. • For the Network key and Confirm network key, enter the network key (PSK) used on the Wireless Broadband Router. • Ensure the option, this is a computer-to-computer (ad hoc) network is unchecked. • Click OK to save and close this dialog. • This wireless network will now be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below.
Figure 36: Preferred Networks Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Broadband Router. If the SSID is not listed If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the Wireless Broadband Router has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen below.
Figure 37: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) In this situation, you need to obtain the SSID from your network administrator, and then follow this procedure: 1. Click the Advanced button to see a screen like the example below.
Figure 38: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add button. You will see a screen like the example below.
Figure 39: Add Wireless Network 3. Configure this screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the Wireless Broadband Router. Remember the SSID is case-sensitive, so be sure to match the case, not just the spelling. • Set Network Authentication and Data Encryption to match the Wireless Broadband Router. • If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the Wireless Broadband Router. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK.
4. This wireless network will then be listed in Preferred Networks on the screen below. Figure 40: Preferred Networks 5. Click OK to establish a connection to the Wireless Broadband Router.
5 Status This Chapter details the status of the Wireless Broadband Router. 5.1 Status Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 41: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method Displays the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem.
• Active • Idle • Failed If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information. Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If using a dynamic IP address, and no connection currently exists, this information is unavailable. WAN MTU It displays the current value of MTU. LAN IP Address The IP Address of the Wireless Broadband Router. Network Mask The Network Mask (Subnet Mask) for the IP Address above.
Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed. Buttons Connection Details Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection. System Data Display all system information in a sub-window. Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen.
5.2 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 42: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection.
Connection Log Messages Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has been triggered by the "Connect automatically, as required" setting. Manual connection Connection attempt started by the "Connect" button. Reset physical connection Preparing line for connection attempt. Connecting to remote server Attempting to connect to the ISP's server. Remote Server located ISP's Server has responded to connection attempt.
Error: Invalid or unknown packet type The data received from the ISP's Server could not be processed. This could be caused by data corruption (from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported by this device.
5.3 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 43: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
5.4 Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 44: L2TP Status Screen Data - L2TP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
5.5 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 45: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
Status currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the "Connect" button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the "Disconnect" button can be used to break the connection. • Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled. • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection.
5.6 Connection Details - SingTel RAS If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 46: Connection Details - RAS Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used. Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Mask above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. DHCP Client This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client. If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire.
5.7 Connection Details - Other (e.g. Fixed Wireless) If using the “Other (e.g. Fixed Wireless)” access method, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 47: Connection Details - Other (e.g. Fixed Wireless) Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above. DNS IP Address The IP Address of the Domain Name Server which is currently used. DHCP Client This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled", depending on whether or not this device is functioning as a DHCP client. If "Enabled" the "Remaining lease time" field indicates when the IP Address allocated by the DHCP Server will expire.
6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. 6.
6.2 Internet This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • DMZ • Multi-DMZ Figure 48: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen.
If this problem arises, you can use this screen to set which PC should receive an incoming connection, as described below. Communication Applications Select an Application This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination PC (on your local LAN) is unknown. Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu.
Figure 49: Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application.
Incoming • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data). • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields.
If an application still cannot function correctly, try using the "DMZ" feature. DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. • The "DMZ" PC will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. This feature is normally used with applications which do not usually work when behind a Firewall. • The DMZ PC is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks.
Figure 50: Multi-DMZ To use this feature: • Enter an IP address allocated to you by your ISP into the WAN IP address field. • Select the PC to be the DMZ PC for traffic sent to this IP address. • Enable this DMZ. The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DMZ feature when required.
6.3 Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access. To use this feature: 1. Set the desired restrictions on the "Default" group. All PCs are in the "Default" group unless explicitly moved to another group. 2.
Figure 51: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen User Group Select Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed.
Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restrictive group. • Block all Internet access - All traffic via the WAN port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. • Block selected Services - You can select which Services are to block. Use this to gain fine control over the Internet access for a group.
Clear Log Click this to clear and restart the "Access Control" log, making new entries easier to read. Refresh Update the data on screen. Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked.
Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. "Delete" button Use this to delete any Service you have added. Pre-defined Services can not be deleted. Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service. Type Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, ICMP) used to the remote system or service. Start Port For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service.
6.4 Dynamic DNS This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. DDNS Services work as follows: 1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service providers. 2.
Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 53: DDNS Screen 95
Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS Service provider. Web Site Click this button to open a new window and connect to the Web site of the selected DDNS service provider. DDNS Status • This message is returned by the DDNS Server. • Normally, this message should be "Update successful" • If the message indicates some problem, you need to connect to the DDNS Service provider and correct this problem. DDNS Data User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service.
6.5 URL Filter If you want to limit access to certain sites on the Internet, you can use this feature. The URL filter will check each Web site access. If the address, or part of the address, is included in the block site list, access will be denied. On the Advanced Internet screen, select the desired setting: • Disable - disable this feature. • Block Always - allow blocking all of the time, independent of the Schedule page. • Block By Schedule - block according to the settings on the Schedule page.
Figure 54: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Filter Strings Add Filter String The list contains the current list of items to block. • To add to the list, use the "Add" option below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button. • To delete all entries, click the Delete All button. To add to the current list, type the word or domain name you want to block into the field provided, then click the Add button. Filter strings should be as specific as possible.
6.6 User Groups User Groups are used by the Access Control and the URL Filter features. • Groups are pre-named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. • All PCs are in the "Default" group, unless moved to another group. • A PC can be a member of 1 group only. • PCs must be in the "PC Database". If required, you can manually add PCs to the PC Database, using the PC Database option on the Administration menu.
Data - User Groups Screen Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the PCs for the selected Group. Group Members This lists all PCs, which are currently members of the selected group. Other PCs This lists all other PCs – those, which are not currently members of the selected group. Del >> Use this button to remove members from the current Group. Select the members you wish to delete from this group, and click this button. (Members can not be deleted from the "Default" group.
6.7 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below.
Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable. UPnP Enable UPnP Services Allow Configuration... Allow Internet access to be disabled • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. • If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP. • If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.
6.8 Schedule This Schedule can be used for the URL filter. Figure 57: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Default Schedule Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can be left blank if not required. Session 2 Start Enter the start using a 24 hr clock. Finish Enter the finish time using a 24 hr clock.
6.9 Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device. The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below. 192.168.0.
IP Address seen by Internet Users Note that, in this illustration, both Internet users are connecting to the same IP Address, but using different protocols. To Internet users, all virtual Servers on your LAN have the same IP Address. This IP Address is allocated by your ISP. This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users to connect to your Servers.
Figure 59: Virtual Servers Screen Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of common Server types. If the desired Server type is not listed, you can create a Firewall Rule to achieve the same effect as the Virtual Server function. Properties Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required. If Enabled, you must select the PC to which this traffic will be sent. PC(Server) Select the PC for this Server.
Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, TCP/ UDP) used by the Server. Internal Ports Enter the range of internal port numbers. External Ports Enter the range of external port numbers. Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre-defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF.
Server: Modify (Edit) a Server: Delete a Server: 2. Enter the required data, as described above. 3. Click "Add". 4. The new Server will now appear in the list. 1. Select the desired Server from the list 2. Make any desired changes (for example, change the Enable/Disable setting). 3. Click "Update Selected Server" to save changes to the selected Server. 1. Select the entry from the list. 2. Click "Delete". Note: You can only delete Servers you have defined. Pre-defined Server cannot be deleted.
6.10 WAN Port The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu.
Data – WAN Port Screen Port Settings MTU Size • MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support. • Enter a value between 1 and 1500. • This device will still auto-negotiate with the remote server, to set the MTU size. The smaller of the 2 values (auto-negotiated, or entered here) will be used. • For direct connections (not PPPoE or PPTP), the MTU used is always 1500.
Specified IP Address Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address The IP Address allocated by the ISP. • Network Mask (Not required for PPPoE) This is also supplied by your ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. • Gateway (Not required for PPPoE) The address of the router or gateway, as supplied by your ISP.
Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection). Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data. • PPPoE - this is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some software to connect and login. This software is no longer required, and should not be used.
Server Address This is not required for PPPoE or SingTel RAS. Connection Behavior Select the desired option: Autodisconnect Idle time-out For PPTP, L2TP and BPA, enter the Server address as provided by your ISP. • Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "Autodisconnect Idle Time-out". • Manual Connect/Disconnect You must manually establish and terminate the connection.
7 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. 7.1 Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with nonstandard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the "DMZ PC" or a "Virtual Server".
7.2 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 61: PC Database • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
• This system means you do NOT need to use Fixed (static) IP addresses on your LAN. However, you can add PCs using Fixed (static) IP Addresses to the PC database if required. Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address If adding a new PC to the list, enter the IP Address of the PC here.
Advanced PC Database This screen is displayed if the "Advanced" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen.
Data – Advanced PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Edit Use this to change the data for the selected PC in the list. The data for the selected PC will then be shown in the "Properties" area, where it may be edited. (Click "Update" to save any changes.) Delete Use this to Delete the selected PC from the list.
MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address. This is only possible if the PC is connected to the LAN and powered On. • MAC is - Enter the MAC address on the PC. The MAC address is also called the "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The Broadband Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC. Because of this, the MAC address can NOT be left blank.
7.3 Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Broadband Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Broadband Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Broadband Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Broadband Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Data - Config File Screen Backup Config Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and store the file on your PC. Click Download to start the download. Restore Config This allows you to restore a previously-saved configuration file back to the Wireless Broadband Router. Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file. WARNING! Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the existing settings.
7.4 Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged. Normally, the (Internet) "Destination" will be shown as an IP address. But if the "URL Filter" is enabled, the "Destination" will be shown as a URL. Access Control If enabled, the log will include attempted outgoing connections which have been blocked by the "Access Control" feature.
E-Mail Logs Send Logs Include Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • Never - E-mailing of Logs is disabled. • When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic. • Every day, Every Monday ... - The log is sent on the interval specified. • If "Every day" is selected, the log is sent at the time specified. • If the day is specified, the log is sent once per week, on the specified day.
Server requires Login to send mail If your SMTP Server requires you to login in order to send mail: • Check the setting "Server requires login to send mail" • Enter your Login Name and Password for the SMTP Server in the fields provided.
7.5 Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below.
Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error. In that case, wait a few seconds and try again. Ping Button After entering the IP address, click this button to start the "Ping" procedure. The results will be displayed in the Ping Results pane.
7.6 QoS The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you specify priorities for different traffic. Lower priority traffic will be slowed down to allow greater throughput or less delay for high priority traffic. An example QoS screen is shown below.
Data - QoS Screen QoS Setting QoS Setting Category To disable QoS (Quality of Service), keep the default setting, Disable. To enable QoS (Quality of Service), click Enable and follow these instructions. • • Applications: • Add a New Application (Once selected, please complete the following setups.) • Priority: Select the desired option • Add: Click to add your QoS setting into the Summary list. IP Address • Enter a Name. Enter a name for your device.
7.7 Remote Administration If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 67: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). Port Number Enter a port number between 1 and 65535.
To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Broadband Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g. HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080. 3.
7.8 Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Wireless Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
Using this Screen Generally, you will use either RIP (Routing Information Protocol) OR the Static Routing Table, as explained above, although is it possible to use both methods simultaneously. Static Routing Table • If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached. • The other Routers must also be configured.
Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP V1 Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Broadband Router The Wireless Router supports RIP V1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new entry for the Static Routing table.
Other Routers on the Local LAN Other routers on the local LAN must use the Wireless Router’s Local Router as the Default Route. The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router's local router, with the exception of the Gateway IP Address. • For a router with a direct connection to the Wireless Router's local Router, the Gateway IP Address is the address of the Wireless Router's local router.
For the Broadband Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Wireless Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Broadband Router's local Router) Metric 2 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.
7.9 Security Options This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options.
Data - Security Screen DoS Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled. Note: Firewall Settings Button • A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs, but overloads your Internet connection so you can not use it - the service is unavailable. • This device uses "Stateful Inspection" technology.
Allow VPN Pass through The IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocols are used to establish a secure connection, and are widely used by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs. • If checked, these VPN connections are allowed. • If not checked, these VPN connections are blocked. Note: IPSec sessions must NOT use AH (Authentication Header). Packets using AH cannot be routed correctly. Drop fragmented IP packets If enabled, fragmented IP packets are discarded, forcing re-transmission of these packets.
7.10 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Broadband Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 71: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Enter the password for the Wireless Router, if any. (Default Password: password) 2. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 3.
8 Troubleshooting This Chapter covers the most likely problems and their solutions. 8.1 Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
8.2 General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Broadband Router to configure it. Solution 1: Check the following: • The Wireless Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. • Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Broadband Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.) • If your PC is set to "Obtain an IP Address automatically" (DHCP client), restart it.
8.3 Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. • Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway and DNS as well as the IP Address. • If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Wireless Broadband Router.
8.4 Wireless Access Problem 1: My PC can't locate the Wireless Access Point. Solution 1: Check the following. • Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode) • The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup". • Both your PC and the Wireless Broadband Router must have the same setting for WEP.
Wireless Broadband Router. • Wireless Channel If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated. • RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations.
9 About Wireless LANs This Chapter provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). 9.1 Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
9.2 BSS/ESS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. ESS A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS). Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels.
9.3 Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available. If using multiple Access Points, it is better if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference.
9.4 WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it.
9.5 WPA-PSK WPA-PSK is another standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is a later standard than WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), and provides greater security for your data. Data is encrypted using a 256Bit key which is automatically generated and changed often. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use this instead of WEP.
9.6 Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is always in "Infrastructure" mode.) SSID (ESSID) Wireless Stations should use the same SSID (ESSID) as the Access Point they wish to connect to. Alternatively, the SSID can be set to "any" or null (blank) to allow connection to any Access Point.
10 Specifications 10.
10.2 Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE 802.11n (draft 2.0) Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK, OFDM/CCK Data Rate Up to 300 Mbps (802.
