AIP-W512 Rev: 1.0.
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
CE Mark Warning This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
CONTENTS Package Contents .................................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................2 1.1 Overview .............................................................................................................................2 1.2 Main Features .................................................
4.7 Firewall ..............................................................................................................................42 4.7.1 Port Filtering .........................................................................................................42 4.7.2 IP Filtering.............................................................................................................43 4.7.3 MAC Filtering .....................................................................................
AIP-W512 Package Contents The following items should be found in your package: AIP-W512 USB Cable Quick Installation Guide Note: Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.
AIP-W512 Chapter 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the AIP-W512. 1.1 Overview The AIP-W512 delivers exceptional range and speed, which can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and users that demand higher networking performance. Incredible Speed The AIP-W512 provides up to 150M wireless connection with other 802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the same time ensuring your network stability.
AIP-W512 1.2 Main Features IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to 150Mbps. One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX. Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security. Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet access. Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
AIP-W512 1.3 Panel Layout 1.3.1 The Front Panel The Router’s LEDs and the WPS Button are located on the side panel. Name PWR WLAN Status Indication Off On Off Flashing Off Power is off. Power is on. The Wireless function is disabled or not active The Wireless active There is no device linked to the corresponding port. There is a device linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity. There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
AIP-W512 The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right). POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with the AIP-W512. WAN: The WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet. LAN: One LAN 10/100Mbps RJ45 port connects to a network device, such as a switch or a router. WPS: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
AIP-W512 Chapter 2. Connecting the Router 2.1 System Requirements Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet) One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is connected directly to the Ethernet.) PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors TCP/IP protocol on each PC Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. 2.
AIP-W512 7. Turn the power on for your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
AIP-W512 Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your AIP-W512 using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes. 3.1 TCP/IP Configuration The default IP address for AIP-W512 is 192.168.2.1. And the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed to your preference. Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the AIP-W512. You can configure the IP address for your PC with the following options.
AIP-W512 Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC and the Router has failed. Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command To check the connection follow these steps: 1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct? Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit. 2.
AIP-W512 3.2 Quick Installation Guide With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage AIP-W512. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari. 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address http://192.168.2.1 in the address field of the browser.
AIP-W512 3. Click Next, and then Operation Mode page will appear, shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Quick Setup - WAN Connection Type The Router provides three popular ways Gateway, Bridge and Wireless ISP to connect to the Internet. It’s recommended that you make use of the Gateway function. If you are sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, you can select the very type and click Next to go on configuring. 4.
AIP-W512 5. Confirm the IP address for your Router and click Next to continue configuration. Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - LAN Interface Setting 6. If you select Gateway, the Router provides six connection types for your ISP provides. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port before continuing. a) If the connection type is PPPoE, then select it from drop down menu as shown below. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP, and click Next.
AIP-W512 User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP. b) If the connection type detected is DHCP Client, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9. You can then proceed with the wireless configuration. Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - DHCP c) If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-10.
AIP-W512 IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field. Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, usually 255.255.255.0. 7. Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required. Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-11.
AIP-W512 Channel Width - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is automatic therefore it can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically. Channel Number- This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto allowing the AIP-W512 to choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. 8.
AIP-W512 Chapter 4. Configuring the Router This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and configuration. 4.1 Login After successfully logging in, you will see the seven main menus on the left hand-side of the Web-based utility. On the right, there are corresponding explanations and instructions. Figure 4-1 the main menu The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below. 4.2 Status The Status page provides the current status information about the Router.
AIP-W512 Figure 4-2 Router Status 4.3 Quick Setup Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide". 4.4 WPS This section will help guide you into adding a new wireless device to an existing network quickly with the WPS (Wi-Fi Protect Setup) function. a) Choose WPS from the Security menu in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-3 ).
AIP-W512 Figure 4-3 WPS WPS Status - Configure or Unconfigure the WPS function here. Self-PIN Number - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. Push Button Configuration – Push this button to synchronize the Router and your Wi-Fi adapter b) Client PIN Number – To synchronize the Wi-Fi adapter by entering adapter’s PIN.
AIP-W512 Step 2: Press Start PBC button on your Router for authentication. Step 3: Wait for a minute then you’ll discover your AWUS036NHR is connected to AIP-W512 automatically.
AIP-W512 4.5 TCP/IP Settings Figure 4-5 The Network Menu There are two submenus under the TCP/IP Settings menu (shown in Figure 4-5): LAN Interface, and WAN Interface. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.5.1 LAN Choose menu “TCP/IP Settings → LAN”, to configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as shown below. Figure 4-6 LAN Interface IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.
AIP-W512 Note: 1. If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to log into the Router. 2. If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will not take effect until they have been re-configured. Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your system administrator.
AIP-W512 4.5.2 WAN Interface Choose menu “TCP/IP Settings → WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen shown below. Figure 4-7 WAN – Static IP Clone MAC Address - Fill in the MAC address for the MAC address to be cloned Enable uPNP - Click the checkbox to enable uPNP function. Enable IGMP Proxy - Click the checkbox to enable IGMP proxy Enable Ping Access on WAN - Click the checkbox to enable WAN IGMP response.
AIP-W512 1. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-7. IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually 255.255.255.0. Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
AIP-W512 Attain DNS Automatically – Receives DNS address automatically from the ISP. Set DNS Manually - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Set DNS Manually and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP. Note: If you find an error message on the website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that your DNS server has been set up improperly.
AIP-W512 Continuous – Continuous connection type means to setup the connection through PPPoE protocol whenever this WLAN Broadband Router is powered on. Connect on Demand – In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. Manual - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect immediately.
AIP-W512 Figure 4-11 L2TP Settings User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP address or the domain name. If you choose static IP, enter the domain name and enter the DNS assigned by your ISP. Click the Save button. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
AIP-W512 Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, check the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates. Continuous - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this option, check the radio button.
AIP-W512 Figure 4-12 L2TP Settings User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately. Connection Type – Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time).
AIP-W512 Continuous - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this option, check the radio button. Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically when attempting to access the Internet again. To use this option, check the radio button.
AIP-W512 4.6 Wireless Figure 4-15 Wireless menu There are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-15): Basic Settings, Advanced Settings, Security, Access Control, WDS Setting, Site Survey, WPS, and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.6.1 Basic Settings Choose menu “Wireless → Basic Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.
AIP-W512 Band - Select the desired protocol. The default setting is 2.4GHz (B+G+N). 2.4GHz (B) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b. 2.4GHZ (G) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g. 2.4GHz (N) - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n. 2.4GHz (B+G) - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients. 2.4GHz (G+N) - Select if you are using both 802.11g and 802.11n wireless clients. 2.4GHz (B+G+N) – Select if you are using a mix of 802.
AIP-W512 Associate Clients – Click Show Active Clients button to open Active Wireless Client Table that shows the MAC address, transmit-packet, receive-packet and transmission-rate for each associated wireless client. Enable Mac Clone (Single Ethernet Client) – Copy your system’s NIC MAC address as wireless client’s MAC address, this function only works if Client mode is selected.
AIP-W512 4.6.3 Security Choose menu “Wireless → Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network. There are four wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-Mixed (Pre-Shared Key or Enterprise). Figure 4-18 Wireless Security Disable - If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button.
AIP-W512 Key Length - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit) for encryption. 64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not recommended) or 5 ASCII characters. 128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not recommended) or 13 ASCII characters. Note: If you do not set the key, the wireless security function will still be disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
AIP-W512 between 8 and 63 characters. Enterprise (RADIUS), is an authentication via RADIUS server. WPA Cipher Suite - When WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can select TKIP or AES or AUTO if both encryptions are checked. Pre-Shared Key Format - You can enter chose either Passphrase (8 ~ 63 characters) or HEX(64 Characters). Pre-Shared Key - Enter the matching WEP key you created. Make sure these values are identical on all the wireless stations in your network.
AIP-W512 Pre-Shared Key Format - You can enter either Passphrase (8 ~ 63 characters) or HEX (64 Characters). Pre-Shared Key - Enter the matching WEP key that you’ve create. Make sure these values are identical on all the wireless stations in your network. Radius Server IP Address - Enter the IP address of the Radius server, if Enterprise (RADIUS) is selected. Radius Server Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server, if Enterprise (RADIUS) is selected.
AIP-W512 Pre-Shared Key Format - You can enter either Passphrase (8 ~ 63 characters) or HEX (64 Characters). Pre-Shared Key - Enter the matching WEP key that you have create. Make sure these values are identical on all the wireless stations in your network. Radius Server IP Address - Enter the IP address of the Radius server, if Enterprise (RADIUS) is selected. Radius Server Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server, if Enterprise (RADIUS) is selected.
AIP-W512 Be sure to click the Apply Changes button to save your settings on this page Current Access Control List - Displays the registered clients that are allowed to link to this WLAN Broadband Router. 4.6.5 WDS Settings Choose menu “Wireless → WDS Settings”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network. Figure 4-24 Wireless Advanced To add wireless AP by MAC Address, click Enable WDS. MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to add.
AIP-W512 Encryption – Use drop down menu to configure WDS security, you can select it from None, WEP 64-bits, WEP 128-bits, or WPA2 (AES). WEP Key Format – Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
AIP-W512 4.6.6 Site Survey Choose menu “Wireless → Site Survey”, you scan and connect nearby APs when operate at client mode. SSID(to be WDS) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join. BSSID(to be WDS) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
AIP-W512 4.6.7 WPS Choose menu “Wireless → WPS”, where you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly. Self-PIN Number - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. PIN Configuration - You will need to enter Self-PIN Number into adapter’s configuration utility or on the adapter itself. Press the Start PIN button on the router and on the adapter. Note: You will have two minutes to push the PIN button on the router and device(s) you want to connect.
AIP-W512 4.7 Firewall Figure 4-26 The Firewall menu There are seven submenus under the Firewall menu (shown in Figure 4-26), Port Filtering, IP Filtering, MAC Filtering, Port Forwarding, URL Filtering, DMZ, and VLAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. 4.7.1 Port Filtering Choose menu “Firewall → Port Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Port Filtering function as shown in Figure 4-27.
AIP-W512 4.7.2 IP Filtering Choose menu “Firewall → IP Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the IP Filtering function as shown in Figure 4-28. Figure 4-28 IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering – Check to Enable IP filtering feature. Local IP Address / Protocol / Comment - Specify the local IP address that you wish to put restriction and mark your comment to remind you why you have restriction on this IP address. You can restrict the traffic from TCP, UDP, or both protocol.
AIP-W512 Enable MAC Filtering – Check to Enable MAC filtering feature. MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter. Be sure to click the Apply Changes button to save your settings on this page. 4.7.4 Port Forwarding Choose menu “Firewall → Port Forwarding”, you can redirect the network traffic by configuring the Port Forwarding function as shown in Figure 4-30. Figure 4-30 MAC Filtering Enable Port Forwarding – Check to Enable port forwarding feature.
AIP-W512 4.7.5 URL Filtering Choose menu “Firewall → URL Filtering”, you can restrict user to access specific web page by configuring the URL Filtering function as shown in Figure 4-31. Figure 4-31 URL Filtering Enable URL Filtering – Check to Enable URL filtering feature. URL Address - The address that you want to restrict user to access. Be sure to click the Apply Changes button to save your settings on this page. 4.7.
AIP-W512 To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server: 1. Check the Enable DMZ checkbox. 2. Enter the IP Address of a local host in the DMZ Host IP Address field. 3. Click the Apply Changes button. Note: After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work. 4.7.7 VLAN Choose menu “Firewall → VLAN”, if you want to configure the Guest and Internal networks on VLAN, the switch you are using must support VLAN.
AIP-W512 4.8 QoS Figure 4-34 The QoS menu 4.9 Management Figure 4-35 The Management menu There are nine submenus under the Management menu as shown in Figure 4-35: Status, Statists, DDNS, Time Zone Setting, Denial-of-Service, Log, Upgrade Firmware, Save/Reload Setting, and Password. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
AIP-W512 4.9.1 Status Choose menu “Management → Status”, display the current status of AIP-W512 as shown in Figure 4-39. Figure 4-35 Status 4.9.2 Statistics Choose menu “Management → Statistics”, you can view the network traffic on the Router as shown in Figure 4-36.
AIP-W512 4.9.3 DDNS Choose menu “Management -> DDNS”, you can configure the Dynamic DNS function. The Router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service providers such as www.dyndns.
AIP-W512 4.9.4 Time Zone Setting Choose menu “Management → Time Zone Settings”, you can configure the time on the following screen. Figure 4-42 Time settings Current Time – Type in the current time into the blanks or click “Copy Computer Time” to get the current time from computer. Time Zone Select – select the time zone. Enable NTP client update – click to enable the NTP client update. Note: 1. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall.
AIP-W512 Figure 4-43 DoS Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be enabled. 4.9.6 Log Choose menu “Management →Log”, you can view the logs of the AIP-W512.
AIP-W512 System all – Display all the log file on the Router . Wireless – Display just the wireless log on the Router. DoS – Display just Denial-of-Service log on the Router. Enable Remote Log - Click to enable remote log service. Log Server IP Address – Please enter the IP address to store your log file when Enable Remote Log is enabled. 4.9.
AIP-W512 2. When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing important settings. 3. Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded, otherwise, the Router may be damaged. 4. The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished. 4.9.
AIP-W512 4.9.9 Password Choose menu “Management → Password”, you can change the factory default user name and password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-47. Figure 4-47 Password It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password of the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the Router's default user name and password. Click the Apply Change button when finished.
AIP-W512 Appendix A: FAQ 1. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by ADSL users? 1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model. 2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the Router. The telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem. 3) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type.
AIP-W512 Appendix B: Configuring the PC In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if necessary. 1. Configure TCP/IP component 1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network Connections tab in the appearing window.
AIP-W512 5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default. Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below: Setting IP address automatically Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as shown in the Figure below: Figure B-3 Note: For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted. Setting IP address manually 1 Select Use the following IP address radio button.
AIP-W512 Figure B-4 Now, click OK to keep your settings.
AIP-W512 Appendix C: Specifications General Standards IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.
AIP-W512 Appendix D: Glossary 802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks. 802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.
AIP-W512 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard. Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
