Wireless-N 4-Port Router User’s Manual Copyright 2007 EUSSO Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents BEFORE YOU START .................................................................................................................. IV Installation Overview...............................................................................................................iv PACKING LIST ............................................................................................................................ IV Installation Notes .........................................................................
DHCP...................................................................................................................................... 47 ADVANCED DIRECTORY MENUS................................................................................................. 49 Virtual Server ........................................................................................................................ 50 Applications .............................................................................................
Before You Start Please read and make sure you understand all the prerequisites for proper installation of your new Wireless Broadband Router. Have all the necessary information and equipment on hand before beginning the installation. Installation Overview NOTE: You must have an account setup with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) in order to use this device for Internet access. Contact your preferred broadband Internet service provider to set up an account.
Installation Notes In order to establish a connection to the Internet it will be necessary to provide information to the router that will be stored in its memory. For some users, only their account information (User Name and Password) is required. For others, various parameters that control and define the Internet connection will be required. Internet Connection The Wireless-N Router is intended for use with a broadband device such as an ADSL, xDSL or cable (CATV) modem.
Installation Information Print this page and record the listed information here in case you have to re-configure your WAN (Internet) connection in the future or reset the device configuration settings. Information you will need from your Internet service provider: Username This is the Username that is used to log on to Record your your Internet service provider’s network. It is info here. commonly in the form − user@isp.com.
Information about your Wireless LAN: Record your info here. SSID Channel Authentication WEP (Hex/ASCII) Key 1: Key 2: Key 3: Key 4: WPA (802.1x) RADIUS IP Address: Port: Secret: WPA-PSK Pass phrase: Record your info here.
Introduction This section provides a brief description of the router, its associated technologies, and a list of router features. Router Description and Operation The Wireless-N Router is designed to provide connectivity for your private Ethernet and 802.11g/802.11b/802.11n wireless network to the Internet via ADSL, xDSL, cable modem or other common broadband connection. The router is easy to install and use.
Front View The LED indicators on the Wireless-N Router are located on the front panel the device. Front of Wireless Broadband Router Place the router in a location where it is not exposed to heat and where the LED indicators are visible.
LED Display Place the router in a location that permits an easy view of the LED indicators on the front of the device. The LED indicators include the WPS, LAN, WLAN, WAN, Status and Power indicators. The WLAN and Ethernet indicators monitor link status and activity (Link/Act). WPS Blinks blue for 120 seconds while searching for WPS enabled station. See Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) for more information. LAN (1-4) A solid green light indicates a valid link on startup.
Rear Panel Connections All cable connections to the router and the power adapter connect at the rear panel. Use the Reset button to restore the settings to the factory default values. See the next section for instructions to connect the power adapter and power on the router.
Connecting Devices to the Router The Wireless-N Router connects three separate networks, a private Ethernet LAN, Wireless LAN and the public Internet (WAN). Choose a location for the router where Ethernet devices can be connected to the LAN ports and the WAN port can be easily connected to the cable modem or DSL modem that provides the broadband Internet connection. Typically the broadband device is configured as a bridge, however some devices allow for more complex options.
broadcast range. Often a wireless access point such as the AP embedded in the Wireless-N Router, will also provide a connection to a wired network - usually Ethernet - and ultimately an Internet connection. The IEEE 802.11 standard precisely defines the encoding techniques used to digitally used for data transmission. The embedded wireless access point can be used by IEEE 802.11g, 802.11b and 802.11n devices. These standards are compatible but use different algorithms for data transmission. 802.
Installation Considerations for Wireless LAN Many physical environmental factors can impact wireless networks. Radio waves are used to carry the encoded data between devices. These radio transmissions can become degraded due to signal attenuation, multi-path distortion and interference or noise. Attenuation simply means that the strength of the signal weakens with the distance it travels, even if the transmission path is unobstructed.
Power on Wireless–N Router CAUTION: The Wireless-N Router must be used with the power adapter included with the device. Using a power supply with a different voltage rating will damage and void the warranty for this product To power on the Wireless-N Router: 1. Insert the AC Power Adapter cord into the power receptacle located on the rear panel of the Wireless-N Router and plug the adapter into a suitable nearby power source. See the back panel illustration above to view the power receptacle. 2.
Configuration All device configuration for the router is done through the web-based management software. Use a standard web browser with JavaScript enabled to connect to the web manager. Make sure the proxy settings for the browser do not require use of a proxy server. 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.
Login to Home Page To use the web-based management software, launch a suitable web browser and direct it to the IP address of the router. Type in http:// followed by the default IP address, 192.168.1.1 in the address bar of the browser. The URL in the address bar should read: http://192.168.1.1. Type in the default User Name admin and the default Password admin then click the Submit button to access the web-based manager.
Web Manager When you successfully connect to the web manager, the Device Information display in the Status menu directory is displayed. For quick configuration of the Internet connection, launch the Setup Wizard in the Home directory. Click on parent directory links to see available configuration menus. Clink on menu links to see menu. Web Manager – First Time Log On All configuration and management of the router is done using the web-based management interface.
Basic Configuration – Home Directory Menus The first time you setup the router it is recommended that you configure the WAN connection using a single computer making sure that both the computer and the router are not connected to the Ethernet LAN or other Ethernet devices. Once the Internet connection is configured and working, go ahead and connect other Ethernet and wireless devices. Home Directory Menus The Setup Wizard page is the first page to appear when clicking on the Home directory link.
Setup Wizard To use the Setup Wizard, click the Run Wizard button in the first browser window that appears in the Home directory and follow the instructions in the pop-up window that appears. Click the Run Wizard button to launch the Setup Wizard Launch Setup Wizard Follow the instruction below to the type of connection used for your broadband Internet connection.
Using the Setup Wizard The initial window summarizes the setup process. Click the Next button to proceed. You may stop using the Setup Wizard at any time by clicking the Exit button. If you exit the wizard you will return to the Setup Wizard window without saving any of the settings changed during the process. The first pop-up window of the Setup Wizard lists the basic steps in the process. These steps are as follows: 1. Set the system password 2. Set the system time. 3.
Using the Setup Wizard- Set System Password Change the password used for management access of the router. Type the new Password and Confirm it in the spaces provided. Click the Next button to proceed. NOTE: The System user name “admin” cannot be changed.
Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Time Zone Choose the time zone you are in from the pull-down menu and click Next. This sets the system time used for the router. If you wish to return to the previous window during the setup process, click the Back button. Select the Connection Type specific to your service and click Next to go to the next Setup Wizard window. Follow the instructions below for the type of connection you have selected.
Using the Setup Wizard - Choose Connection Type Now select the Connection Type used for the Internet connection. Your ISP has given this information to you. The connection types available for are Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, PPtP and L2tP. Each connection type has different settings that are configured in the next Setup Wizard window.
Using the Setup Wizard - For Dynamic IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Dynamic IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC and 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux. 2. If you are instructed to change the VPI or VCI number, type in the correct setting in the available entry fields. Most users will not need to change these settings. The Internet connection cannot function if these values are incorrect. 3.
Using the Setup Wizard - For Static IP Address connections: 1. Select the specific Connection Type from the drop-down menu. The available Static IP Address connection and encapsulation types are 1483 Bridged IP LLC, 1483 Bridged IP VC-Mux, 1483 Routed IP LLC, 1483 Routed IP VC-Mux and IPoA. 2. Change the IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address, Primary DNS Address, and Secondary DNS Server IP Address as instructed by your ISP.
Using the Setup Wizard - For PPPoE connections: 1. Type in the Username and Password used to identify and verify your account to the ISP. Retype the password to make sure it is correct. 2. Click Next to go to the Set Wireless LAN Connection pop-up window.
Using the Setup Wizard – For PPTP Client connections: 1. Enter the appropriate PPTP Client information including PPTP Server IP, PPTP Account name, and the PPTP Password twice. 2. Click Next when you are ready to continue to the Set 802.11g Wireless LAN Configuration window.
Using the Setup Wizard – For L2TP Client connections: 1. Enter the appropriate L2TP Client information including L2TP Server IP, L2TP Account name, and the L2TP Password twice. 2. Click Next when you are ready to continue to the Set 802.11g Wireless LAN Configuration window.
Using the Setup Wizard - Wireless LAN connection: 1. The SSID identifies members of the Service Set. Accept the default name or change it to something else. If the default SSID is changed, all other devices on the wireless network must use the same SSID. 2. The wireless Channel number is available from your Internet Service Provider (ISP). What channels are available for use by the access point depends on the local regulatory environment.
Using the Setup Wizard - Wireless LAN security: Wireless LAN security supported includes WEP and WPA versions 1 and 2. Select the preferred method from the list and click on the Next button. You can choose to setup security later, in which case choose the Disabled option. If you choose to leave security disabled at this time, the next menu will be the Save and Take Effect wizard menu.
Using the Setup Wizard – WEP Configuration The Setup Wizard wireless LAN security configuration is limited to WEP; for WPA or WPA2 security, use the web-based manager Wireless Settings menu. To configure WEP in the Setup Wizard, select Open, Shared or Both for Authentication Type, use the Cipher: pull down menu to select the level of encryption or cipher rate, 64 bits or 128 bits and type in an encryption key of appropriate length.
Using the Setup Wizard - Finish and Restart Finally you can confirm that the setup process is completed. If you are satisfied that you have entered all the necessary information correctly, click the Restart button to save the new configuration settings and restart the router. If you need to change settings from a previous window, click the Back button. CAUTION: Do not turn the router off while it is restarting.
Basic Wireless Setup To configure the router’s basic wireless and wired network configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure Wireless, WAN, LAN and DHCP settings directly from the Home directory. To access the Wireless Settings window, click on the Wireless link on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager.
Wireless Security In the Wireless Settings window, select the type of security you want to configure. The window will change to present the settings specific to the method being configured. The Wireless-N Router’s wireless security options include three levels of WEP encryption, WPA for IEEE 802.1x network authentication, and WPA with a user-configured Pre Shared Key (PSK) or RADIUS authentication.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) WPS provides an easy way to configure a secure connection to your wireless LAN. This option can be used on wireless stations that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup or WPS. The Wireless Broadband Router supports push button and PIN methods of WPS. WPS cannot be used with WPA or WPA2. The WPS menu is located at the bottom of the Wireless menu. To use WPS click to select the Enabled radio button for Wi-Fi Protected Function.
The router will attempt to establish the WPS secure connection for 120 seconds. Now start the WPS connection process on the device attempting to make the connection. While the router is searching for the wireless station with the PIN just entered, a message informs you to start the WPS device.
WEP Encryption Use WEP encryption for basic wireless data encryption. Use WPA if wireless LANs that require a higher level of security. WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) encryption can be enabled for security and privacy. WEP encrypts the data portion of each frame transmitted from the wireless adapter using one of the predefined keys. The router offers 64 or 128-bit encryption with four keys available. Select the WEP option from the Security: pull-down menu to configure WEP encryption.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) Wi-Fi Protected Access was designed to provide improved data encryption, perceived as weak in WEP, and to provide user authentication, largely nonexistent in WEP. Wireless Settings menu – WPA2 EAP Enter the appropriate parameters for the type of security selected from this menu. For EAP authentication using WPA or WPA2, enter the following: • Cypher Type: Choose TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES. • RADIUS Server: The IP address of the RADIUS server.
Select the PSK authentication option to view the WPA passkey configuration menu. Wireless Settings menu – WPA-PSK Enter the appropriate parameters for the type of security from this menu. For PSK authentication using WPA or WPA2, enter the following: • Cypher Type: Choose TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES. • Key Type: Choose ASCII or Hexidecimal. • Passphrase: The password or character string used for wireless station authentication.
WAN Configuration To configure the router’s WAN configuration settings without running the Setup Wizard, you can access the windows used to configure WAN, LAN, DHCP, and DNS settings directly from the Home directory. To access the WAN Settings window, click on the WAN menu link on the left side of the first window that appears when you successfully access the web manager. Select Internet Connection Type The default Internet Connection menu displays the Dynamic IP (DHCP) Internet Connection Type menu.
Static IP Address Connection When the router is configured to use Static IP Address assignment for the WAN connection, you must manually assign a global IP Address, Subnet Mask and Gateway IP Address used for the WAN connection.
Configure the Static IP address 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. Static IP Parameters Description IP Address This is the permanent global IP address for your account. This is the address that is visible outside your private network. Get this from your ISP. Subnet Mask This is the Subnet mask for the WAN interface. Get this from your ISP.
Dynamic IP Connection A Dynamic IP Address connection configures the router to automatically obtain its global IP address from a DHCP server on the ISP’s network. The service provider assigns a global IP address from a pool of addresses available to the service provider. Typically the IP address assigned has a long lease time, so it will likely be the same address each time the router requests an IP address.
Configure the Dynamic IP address 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. Dynamic IP Parameters Description Host Name Enter the Host Name provided if necessary (optional). MAC Address/Clone MAC Address This field will instruct the user to enter the Media Access Control (MAC) address of the Ethernet Card of your computer, if instructed to do so by your ISP.
PPPoE Connection PPP or Point-to-Point protocol is a standard method of establishing a network connection/session between networked devices. PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), as described in RFC 2516, is a method of using PPP through the Ethernet network. There are two ways to configure the PPoE connection on the router, one is for a Dynamic PPPoE configuration, which means the router will implement some settings automatically through DHCP, such as the router’s IP address and the default gateway.
Configure the PPPoE 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. PPPoE Parameters Description User Name The user name supplied to you by your ISP. Password The password supplied to you by your ISP. Retype Password Retype the password entered in the Password feld. Service Name Enter the service name supplied to you by your ISP, if required.
Bridge Connection A Bridge connection does not require much configuration for the router, however most of the router functions are not available in bridge mode. WAN Settings menu – Bridge connection To configure the Wireless-N Router as a bridge for the WAN connection, select the Bridge WAN settings option and click Apply. Do this immediately change the IP settings status of the device to DHCP client. Be sure to have a DHCP server running and connected to the network if this option is to be used.
PPTP Connection If your ISP is using PPTP 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 PPTP 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 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-N 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.
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, 2.5~3A 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.
8. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK. 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.
FCC Warning 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.
