Broadband Wireless Rout er Use r ’s M a n u a l Rev: 01 2002/ 10/ 17 i
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Safet y Not es Sa fe t y N ot e s For I n st a lla t ion Use only the type of power source indicated on the marking labels. Use only the power adapter supplied with the product. Do not overload wall outlet or extension cords as this may increase the risk of electric shock or file. If the power cord is frayed, replace it with a new one. Proper ventilation is necessary to prevent the product overheating.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual FCC I n for m a t ion The Federal Communication Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement includes the following paragraph: The 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.
Cont ent s Con t e n t s Be for e you use ................................................................................ vii Feat ures ............................................................................................... vii Syst em Requirem ent s ............................................................................ viii Unpacking ............................................................................................ viii Cha pt e r 1 : Ove r vie w ................................
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Syst em ................................................................................................. 30 Adm inist rat or Set t ings ................................................................... 30 Firm ware Updat e .......................................................................... 31 Configurat ion Tools ....................................................................... 31 St at us .............................................................
Before You Use Be f o r e y o u u se The Wireless Broadband Router is a long-range, high performance wireless LAN product, which provides Access Point services to a 2.4 GHz RF network and bridges to an Ethernet backbone and routes to an Ethernet WAN port. The Wireless Broadband Router performs all the necessary inter-networking, bridging and routing functions.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Syst e m Re qu ir e m e n t s For using Wireless Broadband Router, you have to make sure you have the following that installed on the clients: For W ir e le ss Clie n t s Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP Wireless card installed Wireless card driver For Et h e r n e t Clie n t s Operating System must be Windows98/2000/NT/ME/XP 10/100 Base-T NIC 10/100 Base-T(UTP) network cable A Hub N ot e : Be aware t hat Cable/ DSL Modem serv
Chapt er 1: Overview Ch a p t e r 1 : O v e r v i e w Before installing the Router, please take a look at the front panel and rear panel of the router. Getting acquainted with both panels will be helpful for installation later. Ph ysica l Ou t look Fr o n t P a n e l The figure below illustrates the front panel of the Broadband Cable/DSL Wireless Router. It indicates the status of the router in. After powering on the router, the PWR LED will be on till powering off.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Re a r Pa n e l Take a look at the rear panel of this wireless router. 2 WAN - It is used to connect to an Ethernet port of Cable/DSL modem broadband device. L1 ~ L4 - LAN port. 10/100 Base-TX, 4 ports auto-sensing & crossover Ethernet switching hub. RST - A switch to reset to the default settings. PWR - Power switch. 12VDC - Power connector.
Chapt er 2: I nst allat ion Ch a p t e r 2 : I n s t a l l a t i o n Con n e ct in g t h e W ir e le ss Br oa dba n d Rou t e r The Broadband Wireless Router incorporates a four-port switch for connection to your local Ethernet network. The Ethernet ports are capable of operation at either 10Mbps (10Base-T) or 100Mbps (100Base-Tx), depending on the Ethernet interface of the attached PC, hub or switch.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 6. 4 Turn on the power switch.
Chapt er 3: Concept s for Connect ion Ch a p t e r 3 : Co n c e p t s f o r Co n n e c t i o n To configure the device via web browser, at least one properly-configured PC must be connected to the LAN port (connected directly or through an external hub/switch to the LAN port of the device). The configuration can also be performed on a wireless client station.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual On W ir e le ss Clie n t 1. 2. 3. 4. Install the wireless card driver and verify the wireless setting is as below: The default SSID: IEEE 802.11 LAN WEP encryption is disabled. Authentication Type is Open Key (or Open System according to your Wireless LAN Card). Use Infrastructure connection mode. Check that the TCP/IP protocol is installed on your wireless client PC. Configure it to get a dynamic IP from the Broadband Wireless Router.
Chapt er 3: Concept s for Connect ion x D SL/ ATU- R Con n e ct ion The Broadband Wireless Router provides continuous and high-speed access between your wireless and Ethernet devices. In addition, it can connect your entire network to the Internet through an external broadband access device. Not e: The at t ached xDSL/ ATU- R m ust provide a st andard 10Base- T Et hernet connect ion. Please use t he Et hernet cable com es wit h your broadband device or any ot her st andard 10Base- T Et hernet cable.
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Chapt er 4: Configurat ion Ch a p t e r 4 : Co n f i g u r a t i o n In order to access the Internet through the router, each host on your network must install/setup TCP/IP. Please follow the steps below for select a network adapter. Se t t in g TCP/ I P on Clie n t PC To access the Router via Ethernet, the host computer must meet the following requirements: With Ethernet network interface. Must have TCP/IP installed. Set client PC with obtain an IP address automatically or set fix IP address.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 3. The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6. Your network interface card. Check out if TCP/IP for your NIC is installed or not. 4. 10 Highlight Protocol and click Add.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion 5. On the left side of the windows, highlight Microsoft and then select TCP/IP on the right side. Then click OK. 6. When returning to Network window, highlight TCP/IP protocol for your NIC and click Properties. 7. On IP Address tab: Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 as in figure below. On Gateway tab: Add a gateway IP address: 192.168.1.1. And click OK. 8.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 9. Wait for Windows copying files. 10. When prompted with System Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion Fo r W i n d o w s M E Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Click on the Start menu, point to Settings and click on Control Panel. Double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears. On the Configuration tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP protocol, go to Step 6. Highlight Protocol and click Add.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 2. Double-click the Network icon. 3. The Network window appears. On the Protocols tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Add. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol installed, go to Step 7. 4. 14 Highlight TCP/IP Protocol and click OK.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion 5. Click Yes to use DHCP. 6. Insert the Windows NT CD into your CD-ROM drive and type the location of the CD. Then click Continue. 7. Returning to the Network window, you will find the TCP/IP Protocol among the list. Select TCP/IP Protocol and click Properties.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 8. Enable Specify an IP address option. Enter the IP Address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254) and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1 as in figure below. 9. When returning to Network window, click Close. 10. When prompted with Network Settings Change dialog box, click Yes to restart your computer.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion Fo r W i n d o w s 2 0 0 0 1. From the Start menu, point to Settings and then click Network and Dial-up Connections. 2. Right-click the Local Area Connection icon and then click Properties. 3. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6. 4. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 18 5. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click OK. 6. When returning to Local Area Connection Properties window, highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. 7. Under the General tab, enable Use the following IP Address. Enter the IP address: 192.168.1.x (x is between 2 and 254), Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 and Default gateway: 192.168.1.1. Then click OK. When prompted to restart your computer, reboot it to enable the settings.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion Fo r W i n d o w s X P Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 From the Start menu, point to Control Panel and then click Network and Internet Connections. Click Network Connection and then click Properties. On the General tab, check out the list of installed network components. Option 1: If you have no TCP/IP Protocol, click Install. Option 2: If you have TCP/IP Protocol, go to Step 6. Highlight Protocol and then click Add.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Con figu r e PC t o ge t I P a ddr e ss fr om D H CP If your ADSL Router operates as a DHCP server for the client PCs on the LAN, you should configure the client PCs to obtain a dynamic IP address. Please follow the previous section to install TCP/IP component. Only that you do not need to specify an IP address when configuring TCP/IP properties.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion Fo r W i n d o w s M E On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK. Fo r W i n d o w s N T On the IP Address tab, click on the drop-down arrow of Adapter to select required adapter. Enable Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server and then click OK. When prompted with the message below, click Yes to continue. Fo r W i n d o w s 2 0 0 0 Enable Obtain an IP address automatically and then click OK.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Fo r W i n d o w s X P On the IP Address tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then click OK. Re n e w I P Addr e ss on Clie n t PC There is a chance that your PC does not renew its IP address after the ADSL Router is on line and the PC can not access the Internet. Please follow the procedures below to renew PC’s IP address. Fo r W i n d o w s 9 8 1. 22 Select Run from the Start menu.
Chapt er 4: Configurat ion 2. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK. 3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address. Fo r W i n d o w s M E 1. 2. Select Run from the Start menu. Type winipcfg in the dialog box and the click OK. 3. When the figure below appears, click Release and then Renew to get an IP address. Fo r W i n d o w s N T 1. Select Run from the Start menu. 2. Type cmd in the dialog box and the click OK.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual 3. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server. 4. If you want to get a new IP address, type ipconfig /release to release the previous IP address and then type ipconfig /renew to get a new one. Fo r W i n d o w s 2 0 0 0 1. From the Start menu, point to Programs, Accessories and then click Command Prompt. 2. Type ipconfig at prompt. Then you will see the IP information from DHCP server. 3.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Ch a p t e r 5 : W e b Co n f i g u r a t i o n Usin g t h e W e b- Ba se d M a n a ge r Once your host PC is properly configured as described in previous chapters, please proceed as follows: 1. Start your web browser and type the private IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router in the URL field: 192.168.1.1. 2. After connecting to the device, you will be prompted to enter password. By default, it is admin. If the login is successfully, the main web page appears.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Se t u p W iza r d Now you are getting onto the web page for proceeding setting up for your router. To configure your Wireless Broadband Router in easy way, please press Setup Wizard. There are five items that you have to take notice, WAN Type, WAN Setting, WLAN Settings and DNS. These setting will be executed one after one. That’s, after you finish setting WAN Type, you can press Next button to get into next page.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion For Fix e d- I P x D SL, t h e se t t ings w ill be : IP address assigned by your ISP: Type in the fixed IP address if your service provider has assigned a fixed permanent IP address. Subnet Mask: Type in the Subnet Mask address that your service provider assigned for you. ISP Gateway Address: Type in the gateway address that your service provider assigned for you.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual W LA N S e t t i n g s This section shows you how to configure the wireless LAN setting. Wireless SSID (Service Set Identity): A name that uniquely identifies a domain. All clients that want to communicate with the Wireless Broadband Router must have the same SSID as it. Channel: The frequency in which the radio links are about to be established.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion 128-bit WEP keys Wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism The privacy security function can enhance wireless media security by encryption technology. All wireless clients must set the same encryption key to maintain the tightened communication with the ADSL Router properly. The Authenticate Algorithm options are: When the wired Equivalent Privacy Mechanism is Turns off.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Adva n ce d Se t u p Click on Advanced Setup to get into the Advanced Setup screen for further configuration. Syst e m The System page includes all the configuration tools for the router such as Administrator, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools, Status, System Log, and Reset. A d m i n i st r a t o r Se t t i n g s This setting allows you to set for password and activate the remote management. Current Password: Type in the password that you use for login.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Enable Telnet remote Access: Check the box and type in the IP address for Telnet remote access that is assigned by your service provider. Fi r m w a r e U p d a t e The Wireless Broadband Router supports the upgrading by using web page. The original configuration will still exist and not reset to the factory defaults. To transfer the firmware file, follow the steps below: 1.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Backup Settings/Restore settings: Allows you to backup settings or restored saved settings. Choose this button and click Apply, you will be guide to next page as below. Backup Settings button allows you to save the router's current configuration to a file named config.bin on your PC. Restore Settings tool allows you to restore the saved configuration of the router by entering the path and the name of the file and click the Restore Settings button.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion St a t u s This page shows the basic information of your Wireless Broadband Router including the software version, WAN MAC address, LAN MAC address, Wireless LAN MAC address etc. It provides a general overview of your Wireless Broadband Router.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual S y s t e m Lo g System Log your service provider lays a running record of your router, including information, warning and error log. The information provided here is useful in working with your service provider or system administrators when troubleshooting. Download: Download the log file information. Clear: Erase current log files information. Refresh: Renew current log files information.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion W AN The Broadband Wireless Router provides three WAN connections: Dynamic IP Address, Static IP Address and PPPoE. Each connection you have to do specific configuration, otherwise you cannot access into Internet properly. Please choose the one you want to connect and click APPLY. D y n a m i c I P A d d r e ss This connection will obtain an IP address automatically from your service provider. The Host Name is optional, but may be required by some Service Provider's.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual IP address assigned by your ISP: Type in the fixed IP address if your service provider has assigned a fixed permanent IP address. Subnet Mask: Type in the subnet mask that you get from your service provider. ISP Gateway Address: Type in the gateway address that you get from your service provider. Does ISP provide more IP addresses: If your service provider gives you more than one IP address, please check Yes box here.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Please retype your password: Type your password again for confirmation. Service Name: Enter the name of your PPPoE service. MTU (1400-1492): Enter the maximum transmission rate for the data transferring. The default setting is 1492 Maximum Idle Time: This value specifies the idle minutes that elapse before the Router automatically disconnects the PPP session. If no traffic is passing through during the span of time your specified, the PPP session is terminated.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual IP Address: Allows you to specify the private IP address on the device’s LAN interface. By default, the IP address and subnet mask is 192.168.1.1 and 255.255.255.0. It is recommended NOT to change the default settings. Not e: I f you have changed t he LAN I P address for t he rout er, you have t o renew or reassign t he LAN I P for client ’s PC. Ot herwise, t he client ’s PC will not be able t o access t he rout er.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion W LAN W i r e l e s s LA N S e t t i n g s This page shows you how to configure the wireless LAN setting. WLAN is short for Wireless Local Area Network. To get the wireless broadband router quick working for your wireless LAN, basically, you must have your wireless SSID and your preferred channel set up. If the network security is your great concern, you can enable the WEP Encryption functionality and type in your encryption key for set-ups in appropriate fields.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual want. Usually the wireless clients will scan the whole operable channels and then select the desired communications channel automatically. WEP Encryption Key Mode: Select ASCII or Hex as the calculation standard. If using HEX format, the utility converts two entered characters into its corresponding ASCII code and vice versa. Note that when using HEX format, only digits 0-9 and letters A-F are allowed.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Add and Delete: Click Add to add a new MAC address on the list. Click Delete to remove the MAC address that you do want to. N AT NAT allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single public IP address or multiple public IP addresses. NAT can also prevent hacker attacks by mapping local addresses to public addresses for key services such as the Web or FTP.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Server IP: Specify the server IP address. Mapping Ports: Enter the mapping port for the IP address. IP addresses can be automatically redirected to local servers configured with private IP addresses. In other words, depending on the requested service (TCP/UDP port number), the router redirects the external service request to the appropriate server (located at another internal IP address).
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Fir e w a ll This page is used to set the firewall for your system. Please choose one from the provided items and click Apply to enable it. M A C Co n t r o l You can block certain client PCs accessing the Internet based on MAC addresses. MAC Address Control: Enable the MAC address control by checking the box. Allow unspecified MAC address connect to Internet: Make unspecified MAC address to connect to the Internet with any difficulty, please check this box.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Rou t in g For multiple routers that installed on your network, please configure each unit's routing functions for proper using. St a t i c R o u t i n g This setting allows different IP domain users to access the Internet through this device. This page shows all the routing rules of data packets going through your Wireless Broadband Router if it runs in routing mode.
Chapt er 5: Web Configurat ion Dynamic Routing: Make the router automatically adjusts to physical changes in the network's layout. The settings include RIP1,RIP Compatible and RIP2. By default, RIP is disabled with Disable selected. To disable RIP, just select Disable from the drop-down list. Ro u t in g Ta b le This page shows a table about routing information, such as Destination LAN IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Metric, Interface and so on.
Chapt er 6: Troubleshoot ing Ch a p t e r 6 : T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g If the suggested solutions in this section do not resolve your problem, contact your system administrator or Internet service provider. Pr oble m s w it h LAN PCs on t h e LAN ca n n ot ge t I P a ddr e sse s fr om t h e W ir e le ss Br oa dba n d Rou t e r . The chances are that the interface used as DHCP server is modified and the client PCs do not renew IP addresses.
Chapt er 7: Troubleshoot ing Check the physical connection between the Wireless Broadband Router and the LAN. At the DOS prompt, ping the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router, e.g, ping 192.168.1.1. If the following response occurs: Relay from 192.168.1.1 bytes=32 time=100ms TTL=253 Then the connection between the Wireless Broadband Router and the network is OK. If you get a failed ping with the response of: Request time out Then the connection is fail.
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Chapt er 7: Glossary Ch a p t e r 7 : G l o s s a r y Au t he n t ica t ion a n d W EP Encr ypt ion The absence of a physical connect ion bet ween nodes m akes t he wireless links vulnerable t o eavesdropping and inform at ion t heft . To provide a cert ain level of securit y , t he I EEE 802.11 st andard has defined t wo t ypes of aut hent icat ion m et hods, open syst em and shared key.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual wit h a privat e I P address wit h default value of 192.168.1.2 t o 192.168.1.254. These PCs are not accessible by t he out side word but t hey can com m unicat e wit h t he out side world t hrough t he public I P 168.111.1.1. Pr iva t e I P Addr e ss Privat e I P addresses are also LAN I P addresses, but are considered “ illegal” I P addresses t o t he I nt ernet .
Appendix: Specificat ions A p p e n d i x : Sp e ci f i ca t i o n s So f t w a r e St a n da r ds Com plia n ce IEEE 802.11 / 802.11b Standard IEEE 802.3 / IEEE 802.3u Standard IEEE 802.1d MAC Bridges Standard W ir e le ss LAN Fe a t u r e s Fully compliant with IEEE 802.11 / IEEE 802.11b DSSS devices Provide 11 / 5.5 / 2 / 1 Mbps wireless connectivity to the wireless clients Auto fallback data rate under noisy environment IEEE 802.
Wireless Broadband Rout er User’s Manual Virtual Server RIP v1&v2 Ope r a t ion M ode s 802.11/802.11b Access Point Roa m ing Seamless roaming within the same IP subnet Acce ss Poin t Br idgin g Fe a t u r e s Support self-learning transparent bridge specified in IEEE 802.
Chapt er 7: Troubleshoot ing Receiver Sensitivity: -82dBm @ FER < 8% Re gu la t or y Appr ova ls a nd Com plia n ce EMI/Immunity: FCC part 15 and Class B Safety: VCCI, TELEC, CE, UL/cUL Pow e r Re quir e m e n t a nd Ope r a t ion En vir on m e n t Re qu ir e m e n t Power Adaptor: Input 120/60 VAC; Output 12 VDC, 1A Ambient Temperature: Operating - 0°C to 40°C, Storage - -20°C to 70°C Relative Humidity: 20% to 90% (non-condensing) Et h e r ne t I n t e r fa ce 4 port 10/100 Integra
