® SpaceLink Home Gateway WL-500b User’s Manual
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Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • • This device may not cause harmful interference, and This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules.
Safety Information In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20 cm between the radiator and your body. Use only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations. Any changes of modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the users authority to operate the equipment.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction .......................................................................................... 8 The SpaceLink™ Family ....................................................................... 8 System Requirements ........................................................................... 8 The Product Package ....................................................................... 9 FEATURES ........................................................................................
Table of Contents Wireless Access Control ...................................................................... 45 Advanced WAN Configuration ............................................................. 46 Virtual Server ....................................................................................... 48 Special Application .............................................................................. 50 Firewall Bypass Zone ..........................................................................
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction 1. Introduction Thank you for choosing the SpaceLink Home Gateway, a member of ASUS’ SpaceLink wireless infrastructure family. The SpaceLink Home Gateway complies with the IEEE 802.11b wireless standard to provide wireless mobile clients with network connectivity at data rates of up to 11 Mbps. The stand-alone the SpaceLink Home Gateway connects to a small Ethernet network to provide wireless access for wireless mobile clients.
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Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction FEATURES The SpaceLink Home Gateway features include: • • • • • • • • • • 10 Multiple local network ports. Four 10/100Base-T Ethernet ports, offering either a connection to a hub or switch on the local wired network or a direct connection to multiple Ethernet-enabled computer. Wireless antenna. The integrated Wireless Access Point allows the SpaceLink Home Gateway to link a broadband Internet connection to your local network of 802.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction The IEEE 802.11b Specification In 1997, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) adopted the 802.11 standard for wireless devices operating in the 2.4 GHz frequency band. This standard includes provisions for three radio technologies: direct sequence spread spectrum, frequency hopping spread spectrum, and infrared. Devices that comply with the 802.11 standard operate at a data rate of either 1 or 2 Mbps. In 1999, the IEEE created the 802.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum Spread spectrum (broadband) uses a narrowband signal to spread the transmission over a segment of the radio frequency band or spectrum. Directsequence is a spread spectrum technique where the transmitted signal is spread over a particular frequency range. The Space Link Home Gateway uses Direct-Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) for radio communication.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Wireless Operation The SpaceLink Home Gateway will operate as a MAC layer learning bridge and forward packets between wireless mobile clients and the Ethernet network. A wireless LAN that uses the SpaceLink Home Gateway generally consists of one or more 802.11b Access Points and one or more wireless mobile clients that have an 802.11b adapter installed.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Roaming Between SpaceLink™ Gateways or APs If there are multiple SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points on the network, then a wireless mobile client may seamlessly roam from one the SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point to another. Each SpaceLink Home Gateway or Access Point creates its own wireless cell or coverage area. This is also known as a Basic Service Set (BSS).
Chapter 1 - Introduction • • • • • • • 1. Introduction Roaming Guidelines (SpaceLink™ Gateways or APs) A 802.11b PC Card can only roam between 802.11b SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points. All the SpaceLink Home Gateways or Access Points must have the same SSID. All computers with SpaceLink PC card or CF card adapters must have the same SSID as the Home Gateways or Access Points that they will roam between.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction SpaceLink™ Home Gateway Topology There are three major ways to deploy the home gateway in your local network (I) Network backbone, (II) Agent to ISP and (III) Agent to another network. Network Backbone Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the home gateway connects your wired and wireless devices together to form a local area network (LAN), as shown.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Agent to ISP Internet Internet Service Provider ADSL or Cable Modem Wireless SpaceLink Home Gateway WAN LAN Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the home gateway is not only a backbone of your LAN but also an agent to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). You may use an ADSL or Cable modem to communicate with your ISP.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction Agent to Another Network Network Backbone Wireless WAN LAN SpaceLink Home Gateway Wireless Client Wireless Client Wired Client In this topology, the home gateway is an agent between your LAN and another network. Use a network cable with one end connected to the WAN port on the home gateway and the other to the other network as shown above.
Chapter 1 - Introduction 1. Introduction SpaceLink Home Gateway LED Indicators LPT LAN WAN AIR PWR The LEDs on the front of the SpaceLink Home Gateway display the status of the SpaceLink Home Gateway.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation This chapter describes the installation procedure for the SpaceLink Home Gateway and includes a description of the LEDs found on the unit. Installation Procedure Follow these steps to install the SpaceLink Home Gateway. 2. Installation 1. Location: Determine the best location for the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Keep in mind the following considerations: • The length of the Ethernet cable that connects the Home Gateway to the network must not exceed 100 meters.
Chapter 2 - Installation 2. Installation 4. LAN Connection: Attach one end of an RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the SpaceLink Home Gateway’s LAN port (any one of the four) and attach the other end to the RJ-45 Ethernet cable to your desktop computer. 5. Power Connection: The SpaceLink Home Gateway requires power from an external power supply. The SpaceLink Home Gateway ships with a UL listed, Class 2 power supply (5V, 2A).
Chapter 2 - Installation Wall Mounting Option Out of the box, the SpaceLink Home Gateway is designed to sit on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or book shelf. The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling. Follow these steps to mount the Home Gateway to a wall: 2. Installation 1. 2. 3. 4. Look on the underside for the four mounting hooks. Mark two upper holes in a flat surface using the provided hole template. Tighten two screws until only 1/4” is showing.
Chapter 2 - Installation Vertical Standing Option 2. Installation The ASUS Home Gateway can also stand on its side to save space. Two hinges can be opened on the right side to support vertical standing. Orientate the antenna so that it points upwards.
Chapter 2 - Installation Connecting to the SpaceLink Home Gateway 2. Installation Wired Connection One RJ-45 cable is supplied with the SpaceLink Home Gateway. Auto crossover function is designed into the SpaceLink Home Gateway so you can use either a straight-through or a crossover Ethernet cable. Plug one end of the cable into the WAN port on the rear of the SpaceLink Home Gateway and the other end into the Ethernet port of your ADSL or Cable modem. Note: The WAN port only supports 10Base-TX.
Chapter 2 - Installation Configuring the SpaceLink Home Gateway The home gateway can be configured to meet various usage scenarios. Some of the factory default settings may suit your usage; however, others may need changing. Prior to using the home gateway, you must check the basic settings to guarantee it will work in your environment. 2. Installation Configuring the SpaceLink Home Gateway is done through a web browser.
Chapter 2 - Installation Installing the Homegateway Utilities Follow these steps to install the SpaceLink Home Gateway Manager in Microsoft Windows: 2. Installation (1) Insert the support CD and the autorun (2) Click Next after reading the welcome will show. Double-click setup.exe if screen. your autorun has been disabled. (3) Click Yes after reading the license (4) Click Next to accept the default agreement. destination folder or enter another name.
