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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...................................................................................... 1 Wireless Router Features .................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ................................................................................................ 5 Physical Details .................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ............
PC Database........................................................................................................ 82 Remote Admin .................................................................................................... 86 Routing ................................................................................................................ 88 Security................................................................................................................ 92 Upgrade Firmware ...........
1 Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless 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 802.11g Wireless Stations.
as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is also supported. • Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the MAC address (hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN. • Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. • WDS Support. Support for WDS (Wireless Distribution System) allows the Wireless Access Point to act as a Wireless Bridge. Both Point-to-Point and Multi-Point Bridge modes are supported.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from external sources. • Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
Package Contents The following items should be included: • The Wireless Router Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel WPS Button Push the WPS button on the device and on your other wireless device to perform WPS function that easily creates an encryptionsecured wireless connection automatically. Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WPS LED Off - WPS feature is not in use. On - If the LED is blinking for a while and then on, WPS is processing successfully. Blinking - If the LED is blinking for over 1 minute then off, the WPS is not processing successfully.
Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Antenna One 2 dbi antenna. WAN Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. LAN Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data.
2 Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. 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.
Installation Points should use different Channels. 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. If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3.
3 Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. 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.
Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: • Config File download/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, UPnP) • PC Database • QoS • Remote Management • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Security settings • Upgrade Firmware Chapter 7 Advanced Administration SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
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 Preparation Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that: • Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router.
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 192.168.0.1 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 first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default settings are restored.) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check the data supplied by your ISP. • The common connection types are explained in the tables below. 2.
PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). • Server IP Address. • User name and password. • IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed). Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) 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.
Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen 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.
LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.
DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client.
Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
SSID • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same SSID/ESSID. Options 802.11 Mode Select the desired mode: • Auto - This is the default, and should normally be used. • 802.11g - Only 802.11g Wireless stations can use the Wireless Router. • 802.11b - Only 802.11b connections are available. 802.
WDS Setup Click this button to open a sub-screen where you can modify the "WDS" settings. See the following section for more details. Wi-Fi Protected Setup Click this button to open a sub-screen where you can modify the "WPS" settings. See the following section for more details. Save Save the data on screen. Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered since the last "Save" operation.
the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key field will be given a key value. Key • Use the radio buttons to select the default key. • Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. • Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits (0 ~ 9) and the letters A ~ F.
WDS Setup Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to make a completely wireless network by using multiple access points without connecting them with a wire LAN. This feature is normally used in large, open areas or in residential circumstances. In order to make the WDS working successfully, the access point must use the same channel, SSID, as well as the wireless encryption method. Figure 10: WDS Screen Data - WDS Setup Screen WDS Enable WDS Enable the feature as required.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) was created and developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance. This feature can help to simplify the procedure of configuring security on a wireless network instead of entering all the required data manually. WPS only works with either WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK encryption method. There are 2 types for the WPS: Push-Button Configuration (PBC) and PIN code.
Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 12: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 13: Password Dialog • Leave the "User Name" blank. • Enter the password for the Wireless Router, as set on the Password screen above. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.
4 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration • Wireless configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 14: Network Configuration 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. Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95) 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.
• On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router. Figure 16: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • 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. Figure 17: DNS Tab (Win 95/98) SIGNAMAX LLC • www.
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. Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 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.
Figure 20 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 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. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
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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: Figure 22: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 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. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Figure 23: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 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.
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: Figure 24: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 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. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Figure 25: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 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.
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.
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. The default value is default Note! The SSID is case sensitive.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: • If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC receives an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details.
Figure 26: Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem. Internet Connection This shows the current connection status. If there is an error, you can click the "Connection Details" button to find out more information.
DHCP Server This shows the status of the DHCP Server function - either "Enabled" or "Disabled". For additional information about the PCs on your LAN, and the IP addresses allocated to them, use the PC Database option on the Administration menu. Wireless Network Name (SSID) If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). 802.11 Mode The current 802.11 mode is displayed here.
Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 27: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 28: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users.
Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Disconnect If connected to your ISP, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
Connection Status address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If the connection does not exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection. • If the connection currently exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection. • Normally, it is not necessary to use the Connect and Disconnect buttons unless the setting "Connect automatically, as required" is disabled.
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 30: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider).
fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connection to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, terminate the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
used. DHCP Client • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled". • If "Enabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is allocated automatically upon connection. (Dynamic IP Address). In this case the "Lease obtained" and "Remaining lease time" fields provide additional information. Note that the lease is automatically renewed on expiry; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately. • If "Disabled", the Internet IP Address from your ISP is Fixed or Static.
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 32: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
Buttons Release/Renew Refresh • This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has no effect. • This button will say "Release" if the Wireless Router is currently using an IP Address allocated by the ISP's DHCP Server. Clicking the "Release" button will release the IP Address and break the connection.
Chapter 6 Advanced Features 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Internet • Communication Applications • Special Applications • Multi-DMZ • URL Filter • Schedule • User Groups • Virtual Servers • WAN Port Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu.
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Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Figure 33: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen User Group Select Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be re-named. Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked.
Buttons Edit Service List If you wish to define additional Services, or manage the Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. View Log Click this to open a sub-window where you can view the "Access Control" log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control feature. Clear Log Click this to clear and restart the "Access Control" log, making new entries easier to read.
"Finish Port" field. Finish Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, this field can be used to enter the end of range of port numbers. This can be left blank if not required. ICMP Type If the "Type" (above) is ICMP, enter the ICMP type here. Otherwise, this field should be left blank. Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control feature, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log button on the Access Control screen to view this log.
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 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. The Service works as follows: 1. You must register for the service at one of the listed DDNS Service Providers. 2.
successful" (current IP address was updated on the DDNS server). • If the message is "No host", this indicates the host name entered was not allocated to you. If you see this, or some other error message, you need to contact the DDNS Service and correct the problem. User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Domain Name • Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service.
Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication Applications • Special Applications • DMZ • Multi-DMZ An example screen is shown below. Figure 36: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen.
Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced menu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • There is no need to "Save" after each change; you can set the destination PC for each application, then click "Save".
Data - Special Applications Screen Name Incoming Ports Outgoing Ports Enter a descriptive name to identify this Special Application. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Some applications use different protocols for outgoing and incoming data). • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you receive.
Multi-DMZ This feature, if enabled, allows the DMZ computer or computers on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must select the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". Figure 38: Multi-DMZ To use this feature: • Enter an IP address allocated to you by your ISP into the WAN IP address field.
URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If the "filter string" appears in a requested URL, the request is blocked. • Enabling the URL Filter also affects the Internet Access Log. If Enabled, the "Destination" field in the log will display the URL. Otherwise, it will display the IP Address. URL Filter Screen Click the "URL Filter" on the Advanced menu to access the URL Filter screen.
Delete Use this to delete the selected entry or entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, hold the SHIFT key while selecting.) Delete All Use this button to delete all entries, if required. Add Filter Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g. www.trash.com) or simply a string (e.g.
Define Schedule The schedule can be used for the Access Control and URL Filter features. • Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Figure 40: Define Schedule Screen Data - Define Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can be scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can be left blank if not required.
User Groups User Groups are used by the Access Control and the URL Filter features. • Groups are pre-named "Default", "Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. • All PCs are in the "Default" group, unless moved to another group. • A PC can be a member of 1 group only. • PCs must be in the "PC Database". If required, you can manually add PCs to the PC Database, using the PC Database option on the Administration menu.
Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. • Attempts to connect to devices on your LAN are blocked by the firewall in this device. The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated below.
Figure 43: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties" area. Properties Enable Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required.
Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for input of a new Virtual Server entry. Update Selected Server Update the current Virtual Server entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Add as new Server Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.
Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the following section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address.
WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 44: WAN Port Screen Data - WAN Port Screen MTU Size • MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support. • Enter a value between 1 and 1500. • This device will still auto-negotiate with the remote server, to set the MTU size. The smaller of the 2 values (autonegotiated, or entered here) will be used.
IP Address IP Address is assigned automatically Specified IP Address Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Router upon connection. Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • IP Address. The IP Address allocated by the ISP. • Network Mask This is also supplied by your ISP.
Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection). Otherwise, check the documentation from your ISP, select the login method used, and enter the required data. • PPPoE - this is the most common login method, widely used with DSL modems. Normally, your ISP will have provided some software to connect and login. This software is no longer required, and should not be used.
Buttons Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used. Copy from PC Inserts the MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used. Save Save your changes to the Wireless Router. Cancel Reverse any changes made since the last "Save". SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Chapter 7 Advanced Administration 7 This Chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: Config File Backup or restore the configuration file for the Wireless Router.
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.
Logs 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. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the Wireless Router, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC. Figure 46: Logs Screen Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged.
Timezone Select the correct Timezone for your location. This is required for the date/time shown on the logs to be correct. View Log button Use this to view each log, as required. Clear Log button Use this to restart the required log. This makes it easier to read the latest entries. E-Mail Send E-mail alert.. If enabled, an E-mail will be sent immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled, the E-mail address information must be provided.
Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example Network Diagnostics screen is shown below. Figure 47: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping. The IP address can be on your LAN, or on the Internet. Note that if the address is on the Internet, and no connection currently exists, you could get a "Timeout" error.
Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 48: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS DNS IP Address Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable. UPnP Enable UPnP Services Allow Configuration...
PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below. Figure 49: PC Database • PCs which are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required.
Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address If adding a new PC to the list, enter the IP Address of the PC here. The PC will be sent a "ping" to determine its hardware address. If the PC is not available (not connected, or not powered On) you will not be able to add it. Buttons Add This will add the new PC to the list.
Advanced PC Database This screen is displayed if the "Advanced" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 50: Advanced PC Database Data - Advanced PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries (PCs or network devices). Edit Use this to change the data for the selected PC in the list. The data for the selected PC will then be shown in the "Properties" area, where it may be edited. (Click "Update" to save any changes.
IP Address MAC Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally won't. • DCHP Client - Reserved IP Address - Select this if the PC is set to be a DCHP client, and you wish to guarantee that the Wireless Router will always allocate the same IP Address to this PC. Enter the required IP address.
Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 51: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow administration/management via the Internet. (To connect, see below). If Disabled, this device will ignore Administration connection attempts from the Internet. Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535.
To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g. HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123.123.123.123, and the port number is 8080. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if your LAN has other Routers. • If your LAN has a standard Router (e.g. Cisco) on your LAN, and the Wireless Router is to act as a Gateway for all LAN segments, enable RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and ignore the Static Routing table.
Figure 52: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP VI Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update" button to save the changes to the selected entry.
Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Delete Delete the current Static Routing Table entry.
Static Routing - Example Figure 53: Routing Example For the Wireless Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Wireless Router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (Segment 1) Destination IP Address 192.168.1.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 (Wireless Router's local Router) Metric 2 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.
Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 54: Security Screen Data - Security Screen DoS Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled.
Drop fragmented IP packets If enabled, fragmented IP packets are discarded, forcing retransmission of these packets. In some situations, this could prevent successful communication, so this setting is normally disabled. Block TCP Flood A TCP flood is excessively large number of TCP connection requests. This is usually a DoS (Denial of Service) attack. This setting should be normally enabled. Block UDP Flood A UDP flood is excessively large number of UDP packets.
Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 55: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the "Browse" button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 3.
A 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 • If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet 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.
Appendix A - Troubleshooting show a marked improvement. • Radio Interference Other devices may be causing interference. You can experiment by switching other devices Off, and see if this helps. Any "noisy" devices should be shielded or relocated. • 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. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
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.
performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.) Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channels are available.
The same encryption method must be used. The most common encryption method is TKIP. Another widelysupported method is AES. Encryption WPA2-PSK This is a later version of WPA (WPA-PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System) for protecting data. AES is very secure, considered to be unbreakable. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station.
have the same Pre-shared Key and encryption system. For Ad-hoc networks (no Access Point), all Wireless stations must use the same security settings. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
C Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 125mm(W) * 122mm(D) * 30mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° 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 9 Power Adapter 5V 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. SIGNAMAX LLC • www.signamax.
