Table of Contents INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................... 3 Wireless Router Features............................................................................... 3 Package Contents.......................................................................................... 5 Physical Details.............................................................................................. 7 INSTALLATION .....................................
Introduction Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies’ Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • • • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.
Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and open ports for whatever your application may be is supported. • Virtual Servers.
Introduction • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, using the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Configuration & Management • Easy Setup.
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Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available.
Rear Panel Figure 1: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT LAN port Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. Internet port (10/100BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. 2 Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. Procedure 1.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with minimum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to avoid interference. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. 3 Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use.
Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Mac Installation • Mac OSX users may also follow these instructions for setup.
Advanced Administration If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.
Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2. Configure Time Zone and NTP server by enabling NTP client update. Click Next to continue. 3.
Advanced Administration 4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Enter the appropriate/required information for your selection. (If you do not know what to input in these fields please call your ISP for more information. Click Next to continue. 5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of this screen and disable your wireless connection. Click Next to continue.
6. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP, WPA and WPA2) from the pull-down menu. Enter the required information for your specific security setting selection. Note that all wireless devices within your network must have the same settings in order for the network to function properly.
Advanced Administration WEP is a basic wireless security setting. It is not full proof and may be hacked into by experienced hackers. For WEP there are two types of security keys 64-bit and 128-bit. The higher the number the more secure. You will have to input the corresponding key (10 digit hex key) for 64Bit and (28-digit hex key) for 128-Bit. WPA WiFi Protected Access WPA is a more advnaced standard of security. WPA2 is a newer version of WPA.
(physical) address. DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. User name and password. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password.
Advanced Administration Configuration via Web LAN Interface Setup IP Address Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router) Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.255.0 DHCP Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool.
Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Password Setup New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to clear settings.
Advanced Administration System Data Click to show the detailed information of the system Refresh Screen Click to refresh all the data Wireless Basic Settings Disable Access Point Check to disable the Access Point function. (Disables Wireless Access in your Network) The wireless (WLAN) LED on front panel will remain OFF if the Wireless interface is disabled. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. ¤ 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. ¤ 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only.
Wireless Advanced Settings Authentication Type Open System: If your access point/wireless router is using "Open " authentication, then the wireless adapter will need to be set to the same authentication type. Shared Key: Shared Key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key.
Advanced Administration Wireless Security Setup Encryption WEP : WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a data security mechanism based on a 64 Bit/128 Bit shared key algorithm. WPA (TKIP): ( WiFi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible. Set WEP key KEY1 ~ KEY 4: You can specify up to 4 different keys, but only one can be used at a time. A key of 10 hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F) is required if a 64-bit Key Size is selected.
Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Wireless Trusted Stations Wireless Access Control Mode Select the Access Control Mode from the pull-down menu. Disable: Select to disable Wireless Access Control Mode. Allow Listed: Only the stations shown in the table can associate with the AP. MAC Address The Mac address of the station associated with the AP. Description You may key in a description for the MAC Address Current Access Control List Shows the current access control list.
Advanced Administration Access Control Enable Access Control Select to enable Access Control function. Select Services to Block This lists all defined Services. Select the Services you wish to block. Port Range For TCP and UDP Services, enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service.
Dynamic DNS Enable DDNS Select to enable DDNS function. This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. Service Provider • Select the desired DDNS Service Provider from the list.
Advanced Administration DMZ Enable DMZ If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. DMZ Host IP Address Input the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above.
Enable Virtual Servers Check to enable virtual server function. Servers You can set up a local server with specific port number that stands for the service (e.g. web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23)). When this device receives an incoming access request for this specific port, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server. You can add virtual servers by either port numbers or by names. Maximum 24 Server entries are allowed and each port number can only be assigned to one IP address.
Advanced Administration WAN Port Configuration WAN Access Type Select the WAN access type (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE and PPTP) from the pull-down menu. DNS 1-3 This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address that they gave you; or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address The secondary and third DNS servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. The secondary and third DNS servers will be used should the above DNS fail.
Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing settings will be deleted. An example Config File screen is shown below.
Advanced Administration System Log The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Enable Log Click to enable log function. Enable Remote Log Click to enable the remote log function. The log record will be saved into a remote server. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Refresh Click to refresh the logs.
IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable the IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the client IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Description You may key in a description for the local IP address Current Filter Table Shows the current filter information. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
Advanced Administration MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering Check to enable MAC filtering function. MAC Address Enter the client MAC address. Description You may key in a description for the MAC address. Current Filter Table Shows the current filter information. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Statistics Refresh Click to refresh the statistics table.
Time Zone Setting Current Time Enter the current time of this wireless router. Enable NTP client update Check to enable NTP (Network Time Protocol Server) client update function. Time Zone Select Select the time zone from the pull-down menu. NTP server You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a specific server. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
Advanced Administration Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. PC Configuration 4 This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN.
If using a Fixed (specified) IP address, the following changes are required: • The Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router • The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network . You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended.
• On the DNS Configuration tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. If the DNS Server Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by your ISP in the fields beside the Add button, then click Add.
Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network , and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Advanced Administration 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
Advanced Administration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
Advanced Administration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/ME/2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3.
Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. Close the TCP/IP panel, saving your settings.
Advanced Administration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure. SSID (ESSID) This must match the value used on the Wireless Router.
Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function.
• RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Router.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs B This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g.
• In "Infrastructure" mode, Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels, looking for an Access Point. If more than one Access Point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations.
Appendix C Specifications C Wireless-G Router Model HWR54G Rev. R Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature -10° C to 55° C Storage Temperature -20° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for WAN LEDs 12 Power Adapter 12 V DC / 0.8A External Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.
Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
