AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide PN 613-001217 Rev.
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AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide SAFETY NOTICE Do not open service or change any component. Only qualified technicians are allowed to service the equipment. Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong voltage will damage the equipment. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide ELECTRICAL SAFETY AND EMISSIONS STANDARDS This product meets the following standards. U.S. Federal Communications Commission Interference 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.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 5 CONTENTS LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES .................................................................................................. 3 Preface ................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Purpose of This Guide .......................................................................
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide FIGURES Figure 1: Top and Back panels ........................................................................................................................................... 9 Figure 2: Location of the Antenna Connectors ..........................................................................................................13 Figure 3: Connecting Antennas .............................................................
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 7 Preface Purpose of This Guide This guide is intended for customers and/or network administrators who are responsible for installing and maintaining the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. How This Guide is Organized This guide contains instructions on how to install AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Contacting Allied Telesis This section provides Allied Telesis contact information for technical support as well as sales and corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesis Knowledge Base: http://www.alliedtelesis.com/kb/. You can use the Knowledge Base to submit questions to our technical support staff and review answers to previously asked questions.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 9 Chapter 1: Overview The AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is a wireless communications router for devices on your network. It provides continuous, high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. You administer the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router using the AT-WR2304N web interface configuration menu. Features The features of the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide LEDs The Power LED on the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is described in Table 1. Table 1: Power LED LED State Description POWER Off The router is not receiving power. On The router is booting or failed to update F/W. Blinking The router is operating or updating F/W. The Wireless/WPS LED is described in Table 2.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 11 Chapter 2: Installation Reviewing Safety Precautions Please review the following safety precautions before you begin to install the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router. Warning To prevent electric shock, do not remove the cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. This unit contains hazardous voltages and should only be opened by a trained and qualified technician.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens operate in the same frequency band as 802.11g and 802.11b radios; therefore, if you use a microwave oven within range of your wireless network, you may notice network performance degradation. Both your microwave oven and your wireless network will continue to function, but you may want to consider relocating your microwave oven out of range of your router and wireless clients.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 13 Unpacking the Wireless Router To unpack the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router, perform the following procedure: 1. Remove all components from the shipping package. 2. 3. Note: Store the packing material in a safe location. You must use the original shipping material if you need to return the unit to Allied Telesis. Place the router on a secure, level surface.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Figure 3: Connecting Antennas You can try repositioning antennas until you get the best signal strength. Using the Wireless Router on a Desktop You can place the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router on a desktop or other flat surface. To place the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router on a desktop, perform the following procedure: 1.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 15 Figure 5: Attaching the LAN Cable Connecting the Wireless Router to the WAN To connect the AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router to the WAN, perform the following procedure: 4. Locate another RJ45 cable, which usually is with modem. 5. Connect one end of the cable to a modem or an existing network. 6. Connect the other end of the cable to WAN port on the back of the router, as shown in Figure 6.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Figure 7: Connecting the Power Adapter 2. Verify that the Power LED is orange. If the LED is off, refer to Chapter 3, “Troubleshooting”. The router is now powered on and ready for the first configuration. First Configuration Before using the device correctly, you must process first configuration. Please perform the following procedure: 1. 2.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 17 Figure 9: Setting Page 4. The step-to-step wizard will guide you to process the first configuration. As shown in Figure 10., please choose the Operation Mode you want to use and then click on “Next”. Figure 10: Wizard 5. 6. Depends on the Internet type you chose, you might be prompted for more information which is provided by you ISP.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Figure 11: Security Level 7. When the message “Setup successfully” shows up, click on “Reboot” to apply the settings. Warranty Registration After installing your router, please visit http://www.alliedtelesis.com/support/warranty/ to register your product and check warranty conditions.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 19 Chapter 3: Troubleshooting Why Can I Not Access Setting Page with a Cable Connection Rechecking your physical connections. Make sure that power cable and RJ-45 cables are inserted tightly and LED lights up correctly. If LED does not light up properly, try to swap RJ-45 cables. If your client has a valid IP address, you can use “ping” to verify network connectivity.
AT-WR2304N - IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router - Installation Guide Appendix A: Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Dimensions: 176.34 mm x 103.62 mm x 23.20 mm (W x D x H) (6.94 in. x 4.07 in. x .91 in.) Weight: 250 g (8.81 oz.
AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router Installation Guide 21 Appendix B: Radio Bands Allied Telesis’s AT-WR2304N IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Small Business Wireless Router is capable of operating in the 2.4GHz (IEEE 802.11b/g/n). IEEE 802.11 n standard provides a major improvement in the speed at which data can be transferred over a wireless network. The amount of data being passed over most networks is increasing with many more large files, including photos, video clips (and videos), etc.
