Configure the PPTP connection and click the Apply button to put the new settings into effect. See the table below for a description of the parameters configured for the connection. PPTP Parameters Description IP Address Type the IP address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Mask Type the Subnet mask supplied by your ISP. Gateway The gateway IP address is used provide access to resources outside your IP Subnet or ISP’s network. Type the gateway IP address given to you by your ISP.
L2TP Connection If your ISP is using L2TP to provide your Internet connection, the ISP will give you the necessary information to configure the router. There are two ways to enable the router to become a L2TP client, one is through assigning the router an IP address dynamically, which means that the DHCP protocol will be implemented by the router to automatically configure the IP settings. The user may input the IP settings manually by choosing the Static IP option above the configuring area.
Configure the L2TP connection and click the Apply button to put the new settings into effect. See the table below for a description of the parameters configured for the connection. L2tP Parameters Description IP Address Type the IP address supplied by your ISP. Subnet Mask Type the Subnet mask supplied by your ISP. Gateway The gateway IP address is used provide access to resources outside your IP Subnet or ISP’s network. Type the gateway IP address given to you by your ISP.
LAN You can configure the LAN IP address to suit your preference. Many users will find it convenient to use the default settings together with DHCP service to manage the IP settings for their private network. The IP address of the router is the base address used for DHCP. In order to use the router for DHCP on your LAN, the IP address pool used for DHCP must be compatible with the IP address of the router.
DHCP The DHCP server is enabled by default for the router’s Ethernet LAN interface. DHCP service will supply IP settings to workstations configured to automatically obtain IP settings that are connected to the router though the Ethernet port. When the router is used for DHCP it becomes the default gateway for DHCP client connected to it. The IP address pool can be up to 253 IP addresses and must be in the subnet of the router’s IP address. The default IP address pool uses 100 IP addresses in the 192.168.1.
Use the Router for DHCP To use the built-in DHCP server, click to select the DHCP Server Enabled option if it is not already selected. The IP Address Pool settings can be adjusted. The Start IP address is the lowest available IP address (default = 192.168.1.100). If you change the IP address of the router this will change automatically to be 1 more that the IP address of the router. The End IP address is the highest IP address number in the pool. Type in the Lease Time in the entry field provided.
Advanced Directory Menus This section introduces and describes the management features that have not been presented in the previous chapter. These include the more advanced features used for network management and security as well as administrative tools to manage the router, view statistics and other information used to examine performance and for troubleshooting.
Virtual Server Use the Virtual Server menu to set up static port forwarding rules applied to inbound (WAN-toLAN) traffic. The Virtual Server function allows remote users to access services on your LAN such as FTP for file transfers or SMTP and POP3 for e-mail. The router will accept remote requests for these services at your Global IP Address, using the specified TCP or UDP protocol and port number, and then redirect these requests to the server on your LAN with the LAN IP address you specify.
Applications Use the Applications menu to set up triggered port forwarding rules applied to inbound (WANto-LAN) traffic. Triggered ports are used for applications that require multiple ports. Examples of multiple port applications are peer-to-peer file sharing, instant messaging or video conferencing. Applications menu To configure a new application triggered port forwarding rule, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Enabled option for Special Application. 2. Type a Name for the rule being created. 3.
Firewall Firewall rules in the router are put in place to allow or block specified traffic. The rules are based on IP address and TCP/UDP port. Firewall menu Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule. The newly created rule appears listed in the Firewall Rule List. To configure a new application triggered port forwarding rule, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Enabled option for Firewall Rules. 2. Type a Name for the rule being created. 3.
DMZ Since some applications are not compatible with NAT, the router supports use of a DMZ IP address for a single host on the LAN. This IP address is not protected by NAT and will therefore be visible to agents on the Internet with the right type of software. Keep in mind that any client PC in the DMZ will be exposed to various types of security risks.
IP Filters This menu allows the user to allow or deny LAN IP addresses access to the Internet. Rules are based on IP address and TCP/UDP port. IP Filters menu Configure the filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule. The newly created rule appears listed in the IP Filters List. To configure a new MAC Filter rule, follow these steps: 1. Click on the Enabled option for IP Filters. 2. Type a Name for the rule being created. 3. Type the IP Range of address to which the rule applies.
MAC Filters MAC filters are used to block or allow network access. This is a common method of restricting access to wireless networks and can be done for security or to improve network efficiency. The rules are configured for individual devices based on MAC address. MAC Filters menu Configure the MAC filter rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule. The newly created rule appears listed in the MAC Filters List. To configure a new IP Filter rule, follow these steps: 1.
URL Blocking URL blocks are used to block or allow access to specific websites. Enter the URLs in the URL Keyword field and click the Apply button to add the URL to the URL Blocking List. URL Blocking menu Configure the URL blocking rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule. The newly created rule appears listed in the URL Blocking List. To configure a new URL blocking rule, follow these steps: 1.
Domain Blocking Domain blocks are used to block or allow access to specific domains including all web pages contained in the domain. Domain Blocking menu Configure the Domain blocking rules as desired and click the Apply button to create the rule. The newly created rule appears listed in the Domain Blocking List. To configure a new Domain blocking rule, follow these steps: 1. Click on the option for Set Domain Blocking Action to allow or deny access to the Domain being added to the list. 2.
Wireless Performance The Wireless Performance menu is used to configure settings for the Wireless Broadband Router’s access point. Configuring these settings may improve the performance but if you are not familiar with them, leave them at the default settings. Click Apply when you have completed your changes. Wireless Performance menu See the table below for a description of Wireless Performance menu parameters.
Dynamic DNS The Wireless Broadband Router supports DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name Service). The Dynamic DNS service allows a dynamic public IP address to be associated with a static host name in any of the many domains, allowing access to a specified host from various locations on the Internet. This is enabled to allow remote access to a host by clicking a hyper linked URL in the form hostname.dyndns.
QoS QoS or Quality of Service is used to assign priority for qualified traffic that passes through the Router. The QoS menu includes options for applications that optimizing QoS settings for the ports relevant to common applications such as Skype or online gaming. The QoS menu also allows customized bandwidth settings (upstream/downstream) for specific devices. QoS menu QoS is disabled by default. To use QoS, first enable it by selecting the Manual or Auto Smart QoS option.
QoS Description QoS enable/disable Disabled by default. To enable QoS, choose the Auto Smart QoS option or the Manual option to specify QoS settings by application or for specified IP addresses. Downstream Downstream bandwidth can be configured with a maximum allowed speed ranging from 64 Kbps to 80 Mbps. For Manually configured QoS, the bandwidth restriction applies to the application or IP address being configured. For Auto Smart QoS, the bandwidth restriction is global.
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Tools Click the Tools directory link to reveal the menu links for various functions located in this directory. The Administrator Settings window is the first item in the Tools directory. This window is used to change the system password used to access the web manager, to save or load router configuration settings and to restore default settings. The functions in this and the other Tools menus are described below.
Time The router provides a number of options to maintain current date and time including SNTP. Time settings menu To configure system time on the router, select the method used to maintain time. The options available include SNTP, using your computer’s system clock or set the time and date manually. If you opt to use SNTP, you must enter the SNTP server URL or IP address. Click the Apply button to set the system time.
System Once you have configured the router to your satisfaction, it is a good idea to back up the configuration file to your computer. To save the current configuration settings to your computer, click the System button in the Tools directory to display the System Management menu. Click the Save button to Save Settings to Local Hard Drive. You will be prompted to select a location on your computer to put the file. The file type is .xml (HTML) and may be named anything you wish.
Firmware Use the Firmware Upload menu to load the latest firmware for the device. Note that the device configuration settings may return to the factory default settings, so make sure you save the configuration settings with the System Settings menu described above. NOTE: Performing a Firmware Upgrade can sometimes change the configuration settings. Be sure to back-up the router’s configuration settings before upgrading the firmware.
Miscellaneous To perform a statndard Ping test for network connectivity, click the Misc. window button in the Tools directory to view the Miscellaneous Configuration window. Miscellaneous Configuration menu Ping Test The Ping test functions on the WAN and LAN interfaces. Type the Host Name or IPAddress you want to check in the space provided and click the Ping button.
Status Use these display menus to view system information and monitor performance. Click the Status directory link to reveal the menu links for various functions located in this directory. The Device Information display is the first item in the Status directory.
Log The system log displays chronological event log data. Use the navigation buttons to view or scroll log pages. View Log menu Use the Set Log Options menu arrange for email alerts from the log. Wireless Clients This window displays all the wireless clients currently connected to the acess point. Wireless Client List display menu Statistics Use this window to monitor traffic on the WAN, LAN, and Wireless connections. Traffic Statistics Click Refresh to view updated traffic information.
Technical Specifications Power Adapter: Output: 5V DC, 3A Standards: IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11n IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Management Web-based LED WPS Blinks blue for 120 seconds while searching for WPS enabled station. LAN Steady green light for valid link, blinks when for activity. WLAN Steady green light for valid link, blinks when for activity. WAN Steady green light for valid link, blinks when for activity. Status Blinks green when system function is normal.
Modulation IEEE 802.11b: DQPSK, DBPSK, DSSS, and CCK IEEE 802.11g: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM, OFDM IEEE 802.11n: BPSK, QPSK, 16QAM, 64QAM with OFDM Frequency 2400 ~ 2484.
Configuring IP Settings on Your Computer In order to configure your system to receive IP settings from the router it must first have the TCP/IP protocol installed. If you have an Ethernet port on your computer, it probably already has TCP/IP protocol installed. If you are using Windows XP the TCP/IP is enabled by default for standard installations. Below is an illustrated example of how to configure a Windows XP system to automatically obtain IP settings from the router.
Configure Windows XP for DHCP Use the following steps to configure a computer running Windows XP to be a DHCP client. 1. From the Start menu on your desktop, go to Settings, then click on Network Connections. 2. In the Network Connections window, right-click on LAN (Local Area Connection), then click Properties.
3. In the General tab of the Local Area Connection Properties menu, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) under “This connection uses the following items:” by clicking on it once. Click on the Properties button. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” by clicking once in the circle. Click the OK button.
Your computer is now ready to use the router’s DHCP server.
Windows 2000 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. 2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon, and then select Properties. 4. The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components.
Windows 95 and Windows 98 First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it: 1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. 2. The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled, skip to Configure IP Information Windows 95, 98. 3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add.
9. You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media. Follow the instructions to install the files. 10. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings. Configure Windows ME for DHCP 1. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 2. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select Properties. 3.
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.
