Networking the Future User Manual WSR-5000 XRouter Aero — Wireless Internet Sharing Router with Four-Port Switch Copyright Copyright © 2001 by Xsense Connectivity, Inc. (dba Macsense Connectivity). All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any directive work (such as translation or transformation) without permission from Xsense Connectivity, Inc. Xsense Connectivity, Inc.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION.........................................................................................4 1.1 Features ..................................................................................................4 1.1.1 Sharing Internet Access.................................................................4 1.1.2 Support Broadband Connection ....................................................4 1.1.3 Built-in DHCP Server ..............................................................
8.2 Access Point Configuration....................................................................38 8.2.1 Access Point Configuration..........................................................39 8.2.2 MAC Access Control Setting........................................................42 9.0 FIRMWARE UPGRADE............................................................................43 10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................44 10.
1.0 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the Xsense XRouter Aero, the Wireless Internet Sharing Router with Four-Port Switch. Welcome to the Macsense/Xsense Product Family. Macsense/Xsense was one of the pioneers to deliver an affordable Internet/Ethernet sharing router solution to the SOHO market. Our first generation product, the MIH-105, did just that four years ago.
to accommodate the needs of even large groups of Internet users. 1.1.3 Built-in DHCP Server The XRouter Aero’s built-in DHCP Server dramatically reduces the amount of efforts needed for configuration and maintenance by allowing you to automatically configure the TCP/IP setting over a local area network. 1.1.
in Stealth Mode when WAN Port Scanning/WAN Ping Response Block is enabled. 1.1.
2.0 BEFORE YOU START 2.1 Package Overview Prior to setting up your XRouter Aero, make sure your XRouter Aero package includes the following items: One XRouter Aero unit (Model Number WSR-5000) One Antenna One Stacking Bracket One Power Adapter One User Manual and Registration Card One Category-5 UTP Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors 2.
3.0 GETTING TO KNOW XROUTER AERO This chapter first gives a description of the LED indicators and ports of the XRouter Aero unit. Then it outlines the steps in installing and configuring the unit to work with your network environment. 3.1 Front Panel The Front Panel LED lights provide a status display indicating transmission and other activities. Figure 1 Power Green Indicates that there is power to the unit. Ready/Test Red Indicates a bootup or reset process.
3.2 Rear Panel Description Figure 2 Uplink Switch Used to determine the configuration of the XRouter’s LAN port No. 4. Choose either parallel (straight-through) for connecting LAN computers to the XRouter Aero or crossover mode (uplink) for cascading a series of hubs or switches to the XRouter Aero. LAN Ethernet Ports Four 10/100Mbps Ethernet network (RJ-45) ports used for linking computers and printers to form a Local Area Network with the XRouter Aero.
4.0 INSTALLING XROUTER AERO Prior to connecting the XRouter Aero to LAN, please be certain that your DSL or Cable service is active and operating correctly. If you are experiencing difficulties with the DSL or Cable service, please contact the service provider before continuing the installation process. 4.
NOTE: You will need an Ethernet cable for each additional computer connecting to the XRouter Aero. 1. Plug one RJ-45 connector (of a standard twisted-pair Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port on your computer. 2. Plug the other end of this cable into one of the XRouter Aero’s four LAN ports (located on the left side of the XRouter Aero’s rear panel. Refer to 3. Figure 2) 4. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for each computer you wish to provide Internet access to until all four XRouter Aero LAN ports are filled.
1 XSwitch XW1008 Power 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 100 Link/Act 10 Link/Act FD/Col PC Mac Figure 5 4.3 Connecting the Power Supply To provide your XRouter Aero with power: 1. Plug the power adapter of the XRouter Aero into an AC power outlet. 2. Plug the other end of the power adapter cable into the power receptacle on the rear panel of the unit. 3. The Power LED on the XRouter Aero’s front panel should be lit immediately.
5.0 CONFIGURING CLIENT COMPUTERS Congratulations on installing the XRouter Aero’s hardware! Next we will show you how to enable communication between the XRouter Aero and client computers. Part of the process of enabling communication involves setting the IP addresses for the computer. These computers must have their IP addresses configured such that they share the same subnet numbering scheme, as does the XRouter Aero’s default IP address. We will explain this in more detail later in the chapter.
c. Double-click Protocol. Then, in the Select Network Protocol window, choose Microsoft on the Manufacturers list, and select TCP/IP on the right side of the list. Figure 7 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation process. It should prompt for a restart and then follow on with step 5, as you will now find a TCP/IP Protocol in your Network control panel. 5. After double-clicking the installed TCP/IP protocol, the TCP/IP Properties window appears.
every client which needs Internet access through the XRouter Aero. 6. After specifying the settings of TCP/IP click OK and restart Windows to allow the settings to take effect. 7. Repeat steps from 1 to 6 for each client PC on you Local Area Network. When all of your client PCs are configured, please go to Chapter 6 to set up your Aero XRouter. 5.1.
3. Click the Gateway tab and enter the XRouter Aero’s Private IP Address “192.168.1.1” in the Gateway IP address field and click Add. The Gateway IP address value must be the same as the XRouter Aero's IP address to keep the proper IP numbering scheme. Figure 10 4. Click the DNS Configuration tab, choose Enable DNS and input a unique Host Name that simply is the computer’s name on the network.
5.2 Mac OS TCP/IP Configuration 1. Open the TCP/IP control panel. 2. In the Connect via menu select the Ethernet interface installed on your computer. 3. In the Configure pull-down menu, select Using DHCP Server to allow the built-in DHCP server of the XRouter Aero to assign an IP address and other TCP/IP configuration information to the client automatically. Do this for every client which needs Internet access through the XRouter Aero.
a. In the IP Address field, enter “192.168.1.x” where x is any variable of your choice ranging from 2 - 253. (We suggest assigning “2” as the first Manual IP addressed computer and increase by one value numerically for simple IP management.) Figure 13 NOTE: No two computers on LAN are allowed to adopt the same IP address or an IP address conflict will occur. Name Server addresses must be obtained from your ISP as we have only provided an example here. b. In the Subnet Mask field enter “255.255.255.0”.
6.0 BASIC CONFIGURATION Now that you have completed the configuration of TCP/IP addresses on the client computer(s), you may begin configuring the XRouter Aero’s Internet settings. This can be done through a standard Web browser (such as Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 and higher). 6.
it does not appear, check your cable connections and TCP/IP settings. Also, see the Troubleshooting Section. Note: Password is case sensitive so verify that Caps Lock is off. 4. Click OK. Figure 14 Note: It is recommended to change the default “admin” password of your XRouter Aero for security purposes. This can be done in the “Device Admin” page of the web-based configuration of the XRouter Aero.
6.3 One Page Setup The One Page Setup window now appears. Note that this page is divided into two basic sections: LAN IP Address and WAN IP Address. Figure 15 Host Name: This is an optional section. Some ISPs, such as The @Home Network and Cox Cable, require a host name for authentication purposes in order to be recognized by their systems.
their systems. See our FAQ about this issue on our website at www.macsense.com. Domain Name: A domain is a set of network resources (printers, databases, servers, etc.) for a group of users. Once the user has logged in and been authenticated by the domain, they have access to the resources. If your ISP doesn’t require a Domain Name, and most do not, then leave this field blank.
TCP/IP control panel and the DNS fields on the One Page Setup, you can open your browser to establish a connection to the Internet. 6.3.2 Static Configuration To make changes to the WAN IP Address fields, connect to the One Page Setup and complete the following: Figure 16 1. Select Specify an IP Address. 2. Enter the static IP address provided by your ISP in the field located immediately to the right of Specify an IP Address. 3. Enter the Public Subnet Mask provided by your ISP. 4.
Figure 17 PPPoE Configuration Steps: 1. Click PPPoE to enable this protocol for your connection. 2. Enter the username assigned by your ISP. (i.e. ELN/username@earthlink.net) 3. Enter the password assigned by your ISP. Enter the service name only if required. Most ISPs do not use a service name. 4. Enable Connect-on-Demand. 5. Hit Apply to save these changes. 6. Use your browser to establish an Internet connection to a website. Service Name: This field is optional and is not needed for all ISPs.
6.4 Status Monitor The status monitor provides information on the working status of the XRouter Aero. It contains the connection information for the WAN and LAN side of the router. The term WAN (Wide Area Network) refers to the connection going to the ISP. 1 Figure 18 For a Static or Dynamic IP Address using PPPoE: WAN IP Release: This will release the ISP connection information preparing it to be renewed.
6.5 DHCP Server Settings The DHCP Server will automatically assign IP address information to computers configured to use the DHCP Server. There is no need to disable the DHCP Server, even if you have given your machines static IPs, unless you have another DHCP Server on the network. The DHCP Server begins assigning IPs at 192.168.1.100 and increases by one for each additional request for an IP.
6.6 Device Administration This page displays information on the firmware version of the XRouter Aero. You can also change the password, reset the device and disable or enable external administrative access to the web-based configuration of the XRouter Aero. If you enable both Block WAN port scanning and WAN ping responses the XRouter Aero will run in Stealth Mode. In this mode, possible intruders outside the router won’t see which ports are open or closed.
7.0 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Please refer to the previous chapter on how to enter the Web Management page of the XRouter Aero. The Advanced Menu contains mini sub-menus, which include Status Monitor, DHCP Settings, Device Admin, Access Control, Virtual Server, Special Application, DMZ Host, RIP and Static Routing. These features are typically used by system administrators on more complex networks. Exercise caution when changing the default settings. 7.
one of the Site fields. (See Figure 7.1-1) For example, to block access to “http://www.yahoo.com”, type in “www.yahoo.com” into one of the Site fields. All other web sites would still be accessible. To only allow access to specific web sites, select Allow from the Website Access buttons, then type in the specific URL in one of the Site fields. For example, to access to http://www.yahoo.com, type in “www.yahoo.com” into one of the Site fields.
NOTE: The Blocked Port No. and Blocked Port Range section can be operated simultaneously. Below is an example of what you should type into the IP Access Setting page when blocking web-browsing access to specific range of IP addresses on a network. Filter Group (1-5)/LAN IP Range: 100-150 Protocol Type: TCP Blocked Port No: 80 Blocked Port Range: 0 - 0 The example above would effectively block web browsing to any user’s computer, which has an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.150.
For example, if you set up the TCP port 80 (HTTP: Hypertext Transfer Protocol) to be redirected to the IP address"192.168.1.2" on the Virtual Server setting, the request from the external Internet user via the HTTP protocol (i.e. acquire Web page from browser) will be transferred through the XRouter Aero to the computer with the IP address "192.168.1.2" on your local network. Figure 23 7.
Figure 24 7.3.1 How the Special Application Feature Works The Special App feature works by monitoring any user defined outgoing trigger ports. When the XRouter Aero receives a request on these outgoing trigger ports it will open a range of user defined incoming ports to the computer that originally sent the request to. Each computer on the network can use the Special App.
Application Name: In this field, you can name the Special Application. This does not have to be a certain name. Example for QuickTime: QuickTime Outgoing (Trigger) Port Range: In these fields, the outgoing trigger port that the Special App would use to start the communication needs to be inputted. You may select a range of ports or a single port. For a single port, simply input the same port number for both fields.
7.5 RIP (Routing Information Protocol) This feature allows your XRouter Aero to send and receive RIP packets to/from other routers on the Internet. RIP is a protocol being used by some routers on the Internet. By sending and receiving RIP packets, your XRouter Aero will learn the routes used by neighboring routers. This can increase your its routing performance. The XRouter Aero supports RIP1, RIP1-compatible, and RIP2.
7.6 Static Routing The Static routing feature of the XRouter Aero allows the LAN to communicate with another router on the LAN and with their respective LAN segment. Figure 27 By setting up static routes, computers on the XRouter Aero’s immediate LAN may utilize another router’s LAN and XRouter Aero’s LAN simultaneously. See the figure below for the setup process.
To achieve the static route in the example above, the following information would be inputted into the XRouter Aero’s Static Routing page: Static Routing: 1-Destination LAN IP: 192.168.2.0 Subnet: 255.255.255.0 Default Gateway:192.168.1.3 Hop Count: 1 Interface: LAN In the example above, PC-1 would have access to LAN#1, LAN#2 and the Internet. Whereas, PC-2 would have access to LAN#1 and LAN#2, but not to the Internet.
8.0 ACCESS POINT CONFIGURATION XRouter Aero allows notebook computers equipped with 802.11b wireless cards to join the wired LAN in an Infrastructure network. XRouter Aero is tested to be compatible with many standard 802.11b wireless cards. 8.1 Network Topologies An Infrastructure network uses one or more access points (such as the XRouter Aero) as a gateway, linking the wireless network to a wired LAN.
This is in contrast with another related wireless topology, called Ad Hoc network, in which each wireless workstation communicates with one another without the existence of an access point. This topology is not covered in this manual. Figure 30 8.2 Access Point Configuration The Access Point Configuration page has two sub-pages: Access Point Configuration and MAC Access Control Setting. By default the Access Point Configuration sub-page will be shown first.
8.2.1 Access Point Configuration The AP Configuration page is the initial setup page for the Wireless Access Point. Figure 31 The ESSID is the so-called community name. It acts as a unique name shared with all stations in the wireless network. By default it is “WSR-5000” but this can be changed to that of your choice. Enter a unique name to represent your wireless community. Be sure to enter it exactly on each network station to allow them to participate in the wireless network.
channel in order to be on the wireless network. Think of the access point channel as a radio station and each computer as a car radio. Once it’s on the correct channel you’ll be part of the wireless community. Choose a channel for the XRouter Aero and establish this as the only channel for all wireless stations. The channel corresponds to frequency at which the Access Point will operate.
Fragmentation Threshold: This value represents the allocated resources for recovering packet loss. Changes to this value should only be made by an experienced network technician and even then in small modifications. The Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an IEEE 802.11 standard that acts as a data privacy feature based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm. To provide WEP encryption security, all stations on the network must have WEP enabled and set to the exact same WEP Key.
8.2.2 MAC Access Control Setting There might be a need to allow only a certain group of computers on the LAN to access the wireless network infrastructure. Or, vice versa, you may need to allow access to all computers on the LAN with the exception of one or two machines. This is where the MAC Access Control plays an important part in the XRouter Aero. Within the IEEE 802.11b framework, Access Control is based on the hardware address of the client stations.
9.0 FIRMWARE UPGRADE Xsense is continually improving the firmware (software programmed on a PROM) in each of its products. The XRouter Aero is shipped with the most up-to-date firmware available at the time of production. If a firmware upgrade becomes available, it will be posted in the Service and Support section on our Web site. To upgrade the XRouter Aero, you will need the TFTP client and the firmware binary file named “da_wsr5000_version.bin” These two files can be found on our Web site at www.
10.0 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of the XRouter Aero. Check the following symptoms and their possible causes before contacting Xsense Tech Support. 10.1 Common Problems and Solutions The Link LED is off. 1. Verify that all RJ-45 connectors are plugged in firmly. If the LED does not light up, try a second cable that has been verified to work properly. 2.
2. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are showing correct values. The IP Address should be in the range of 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253. The Subnet Mask will be 255.255.255.0 and the Router/Address(Mac) or Gateway Address(PC) is 192.168.1.1. 3. Type “192.168.1.1” into the URL and hit enter. Clear the browser cache to remove old entries if needed. 4. Try a second browser, preferably Netscape or Internet Explorer. When I attempt to connect to a URL through my browser I get a “Time Out Error”. 1.
Note: These troubleshooting methods are the most common in getting your XRouter to function properly. Please complete these steps thoroughly before contacting Xsense Technical Support.
10.2 Frequently Asked Questions What is the purpose of Network Address Translation? NAT handles the conversion of the Public WAN IP to 253 Private LAN IPs as well as showing only the Public IP on the Internet, keeping the Private IP hidden. This helps ensure security since each outgoing or incoming request must go through a translation process that also offers the opportunity to qualify or authenticate the request or match it to a previous request.
computer a Manual IP with the values provided in our manual. With your web browser, type “192.168.1.1” only and hit the enter/return key. At this point, you should get the Username/Password window. Type “admin” as the password with no username needed and hit “OK”. You should reach the One Page Setup of the router. If problems persist, try a second computer with a new cable and a different web browser. You can reset the XRouter by holding the Reset Button until the Ready/Test light flashes on and off.
APPENDIX Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex/Flow Control), IEEE 802.11b (11Mbps high-rate Wireless). Network Protocols supported TCP/IP, DHCP Server/Client, PPPoE, PAP/CHAP, DNS relay, NAT, HTTP, ICMP, PPTP pass thru, IPSec pass thru.
Physical Dimensions L x W x H: 10.16 x 5.76 x 1.73 in or 258 x 146 x 50 mm Environmental Specifications Unit Weight: 1.
GLOSSARY Ad-hoc An ad-hoc network is a local area network or other small network, such as wireless, in which some of the network devices are part of the network only for the duration of a communications session. In the case of mobile and portable devices, they can be a part of the network when in close proximity to the rest of the network. Cable Modem A device that connects your PC to a local TV line and receives data at 1.5Mpbs.
DSL DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. DSL transfers high-bandwidth information and data to homes and small businesses through copper telephone lines. It is predicted to replace IDSN in bringing both motion, 3-D, voice and data signals to the users. ESS One of three IEEE 802.11 basic topology schemes. ESS WLAN configurations consist of multiple BSS cells that can be linked by either wired or wireless backbones. IEEE 802.
wireless network devices are made a part of the network through the use of an Access Point. The Access Point connects the device to the rest of the network. Internet A global network connecting millions computers. As of 1998, the Internet has more than 100 million users worldwide, and that number is still growing rapidly. More than 100 countries are linked to the exchanges of data, news and opinions. IP Internet Protocol is meant by sending data from one computer (host) to another on the Internet.
Optional WEP40 A variation of WEP 40 that allows for the receipt and transmission of both WEP 40 encrypted packets and non-encrypted packets. PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) Used by DSL providers for connecting a computer to the ISPs network, similar to how a dial-up connection works. PPTP (Point to Point Tunneling Protocol) PPTP is a protocol that allows Corporations to extend their own corporate network through private “tunnels” over the public Internet.
packaged with TCP/IP as a “suite” in order to get to the Internet. TFTP TFTP stands for Trivial File Transfer Protocol. It is an internet file transfer protocol that operates similar to FTP with few resources to run. It uses UDP and requires no login procedures. UDP UDP stands for User Datagram Protocol. It's an user interface between applications and the IP in a network.
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