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    ALL0276 Wireless Router 802.11g/802.11b Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide[...]

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    Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1 Wireless Router Features ................................................................................................. 1 Package Contents .......................................................................[...]

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    Remote Admin ................................................................................................................. 81 Routing ........................................................................................................................ ..... 83 Security .........................................................................[...]

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    1 Chapter 1 Intr oduc ti on 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 t he following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet com municati on applications, such as interactive Gam es, Telephony, and Conferencing appl ications, which are often di fficult to use when behind a Firewall, is i ncluded. • Special Internet Applications. Applications whic h use non-standa[...]

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    Introduction • Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segm ents are supported, via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Inform ation Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on t he LAN or WLAN for configuration. • Configuration File[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Status (Red) LED On - Error condition. Off - Normal operation. Blinking - This LED blinks during start up, and duri ng a Firmware Upgrade. LAN LEDs For each port, there are 2 LEDs • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub[...]

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    Introduction Rear Panel Figure 3: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapte r here. 10/100BaseT LAN connections Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect y our 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. WAN[...]

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    2 Chapter 2 Inst alla ti o n This Chapter covers the physical instal lation of the Wireless Rout er. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables wit h RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP protocol m ust be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or C able m[...]

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    Installation For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location w ith minimum obstructions betw een the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the[...]

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    Chapter 3 Setu p This Chapter provides Setup detail s of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the confi guration data. PCs on your local LAN m ay also require configurati on. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Confi[...]

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    Setup Use any of the following Adm inistrati on Configuration settings or features: • Config File downl oad/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, UPnP) • PC Database • Remote M anagement • Routing (RIP and stat ic Routing) • Security settings • Upgrade Firmware Chapter 7 Advanced Administ ra[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enabl es you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Brow ser must support JavaScript . The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or lat er Prepar[...]

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    Setup If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the foll owing: • The Wireless Router is properly i nstalled, LAN connection i s OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" comm and: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prom pt window. • En ter the comm and: ping 192.168.0.[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the W ireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run auto m atically. (The Setup Wizard will also ru n if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored .) 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. • You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP[...]

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    Setup 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 Add[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Home Screen After finishing the Setup W izard, 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 le ft of the screen, and the "Back" button on your B[...]

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    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main m enu 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 l[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynami c Host Configuration Prot ocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is ma de when the client device start s up (boots). • The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the clien t, as well as allocating an[...]

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    Setup Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's setti ngs must m atch the other Wireless stati ons. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration i s required for this feature. To change the Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wi[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide SSID • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is call ed an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier). • To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the sam e SSID/ESSID. Options Enable Access Point • If Enabled, wireless stations will be able to locate and use this Access Poi[...]

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    Setup Save Save the data on screen. Cancel The "Cancel" button will d iscard any data you have entered since th e last "Save" operation. Wireless Security Screen This screen is accessed by clic king the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for W ireless security: • Disabled - no data encrypt[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide • Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits ( 0 ~ 9 ) and the letters A ~ F. Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters i n the Passphrase box and click the "Generate " button to automatically configure th e WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the fo[...]

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    Setup Wireless Security - WPA2 If " WPA2" is selected, the screen will look like the following example. Figure 10: WPA2 Screen Data - WPA2 screen Passphrase Enter the Network key value. Data i s encrypted using a key deri ved from the network key. Other Wirele ss Stations must use t he same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 charac[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 11: WPA+WPA2 Screen Data - WPA+WPA2 screen Passphrase Enter the Network key value. Data i s encrypted using a key deri ved from the network key. Other Wirele ss Stations must use t he same network key. The PSK must be from 8 to 63 characters in lengt h. Key Lifetime This determi nes how often the encryption key i s[...]

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    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Rout er. Figure 12: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Router (on t he 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 n ot appear.) Fi[...]

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    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter detail s the PC Configurat ion required on the local ("Int ernal") LAN. 4 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 fo[...]

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    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Net work . You should see a screen like t he following: Figure 14: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properti es button. You should then see a screen li ke the following. Figure 15: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Rou ter's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add , as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advi se you of the IP Address they assigned to the W ireless Router. Figure 16: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configurati on tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected. [...]

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    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Net work , and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP prot ocol, as shown below. Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. 27[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radi o 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[...]

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    PC Configuration Figure 20 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by y our 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 y our ISP. 29[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 21: Windows NT4.0 - DNS 30[...]

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    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Ne twork and Dial-up Connect ion . 2. Right - click t he Local Area Connection icon and select Properties . You shoul d 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[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide 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 automaticall y . This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended . By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart [...]

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    PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Net work Connection . 2. Right click t he 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 Properti es button. Yo[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide 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 automaticall y . 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 i[...]

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    PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Ca ble modem , or other permanent connect ion is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure y our Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection. For Windows 9x/ME/2000 [...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wirele ss Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up m enu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Confi gure pop-up menu. The DHCP C lient ID fiel d can be left blank. 4. Clo[...]

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    PC Configuration Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all W ireless stations wishing to use the W ireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the cl ient. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wire less Router, each Wireless Station must have compatible settings, as follows: Mode The m[...]

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    5 Chapter 5 Oper ation an d S t atu s This Chapter details t he operation of the Wireless Router and t he status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs a re configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where add iti onal Internet configurat ion may be requi red: • If using Internet-based Communicati[...]

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    Operation and Status Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connecti on method, as set i n 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 Current connection status: • Active • Idle • Failed If[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connectio n Details" button is clicked. Figure 27: PPPoE Status Screen Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by rem ote devices on t[...]

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    Operation and Status • 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 connect ion 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 easi[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunne ling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connect ion Details" butt on is clicked. Figure 28: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by rem ote [...]

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    Operation and Status Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status m essages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button will restart th e Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connect ion to your ISP. Disconnect If conn[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide IP Address The IP Address of this device, as s een by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not t he connection is currently est ablished. • If the connection does not exist, t he Connect button can be used to establish a connectio [...]

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    Operation and Status Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Figure 30: Telstra Big Pond Status Screen Data - Big Pond Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by rem ote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devi ces on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Addre[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish a connect ion to Telstra Big Pond. Disconnect If connected to Telstra Big Pond, te rminate the connecti on. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log . This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on[...]

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    Operation and Status DHCP Client • This will show "Enabled" or "Disabled". • If "Enabled", the Internet IP A ddress from your ISP is allocated automati cally upon connection. (Dynam ic IP Address). In this case the "Lease obtained" and "R emaining lease tim e" fields provide additio nal informat[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the follo wing exam ple will be displayed when the "Connect ion Details" butt on is clicked. Figure 32: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet[...]

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    Operation and Status Buttons Release/Renew • This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated automatically on connec ti on. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has no effect. • This button will say "Release" if the W ireless Router is currently using an IP Address allocated by the ISP's DHCP Server. Clicking[...]

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    Chapter 6 Adv a nc ed F ea tu r es This Chapter explains when and how t o use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. 6 Overview The following advanced features are provided. • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Internet • Communication Appli cations • Special Applications • Mu lti-DMZ • URL Filter • Schedule • User [...]

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    Advanced Features Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced m enu. Figure 33: Access Control Screen Data - Access Control Screen Group Group List Select the desired Group. The sc reen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are nam ed "Default", "Group 1"[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Edit Service List Button If you wish to define additi onal Services, or manage t he Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. Buttons Edit Service List If you wish to define additi onal Services, or manage t he Service list, click this button to open the "Services" screen. View Log[...]

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    Advanced Features Start Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, ente r the port number for this Service. If a por t range i s required, enter the beginning of the range here, and the end of the range in the "Fin ish Port" field. Finish Port If the "Type" (above) is TCP, UDP, or TCP/UDP, thi s field can be u[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very usef ul when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Vi rtual Serv ers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynami c IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address ma[...]

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    Advanced Features DDNS Status • This message is returned by the DDNS Server • Normally, this me ssage should be "Update successful" or something similar. This indicates the current IP address was updated on the DDNS server. • If the message is "No host", this indicates the ho st name entered was not allocated to you. You n[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Comm unication Applicat ions • Special Applications • DMZ • Multi-DMZ An example screen is shown below. Figure 36: Internet Screen Communication Applications Most applications are support ed transparen[...]

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    Advanced Features Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs m anually, using the "PC Database" option on the advanced m enu. • For each application listed above, you can choose a destination PC. • There is no need to "Save" af ter each change; you can set the destination PC for [...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Data - Special Applications Screen Name Enter a descriptive name to identify th is Special Application. Incoming Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service. (Note: Som e applications use different protocols for outgoi ng and incoming dat a). • Sta[...]

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    Advanced Features • This allows almost any application to b e used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data. • If the DMZ feature is enabled, you must sel ect the PC to be used as the "DMZ PC". Figure 38: Multi-DMZ To use this feature: • Enter an IP add ress allo[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site • To use this feature, you must define "filter string s". 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 "D[...]

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    Advanced Features Filter Strings Filter Strings This lists any existing entries. If yo u have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Use the "Delete" and "Delete All" buttons to modify this list as required. Click "Save" when fini shed. Delete Use this to delete the selected entry o r entries, as required. Mu[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide 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 ent ered 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 Sched[...]

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    Advanced Features 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 m oved to another group. • A PC c[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding , allows y ou 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[...]

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    Advanced Features Figure 43: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a num ber of pre-defined Servers, and allows you t o define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server ar e shown in the "Properties" area. Data - Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a num ber of pre-defined Servers, plus any Servers you have defined[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Defaults This will delete any Servers you h ave defined, and set the pre- defined Servers to use their default port num bers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting o f all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Clear Form Clear all data from the "Properties" area, ready for i nput of a new Virtual S[...]

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    Advanced Features It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynam ic. However, you can use the Dynamic DNS feature, described in the followi ng section, to allow users to connect to your Virtual Servers usi ng a URL, rather than an IP Address. WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced m[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide MAC Address Also called Network Adapter Address or Physical Address . This is a low-level identifier, as seen from the WAN por t. Normally there is no need to change this, bu t som e ISPs require a particular value, often that of the PC initially used for Internet access. You can use the Copy from PC button to copy your P[...]

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    Advanced Features Login Login Method If your ISP does not use a login m ethod (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection) . Otherwise, check the document ation from your ISP, select the login m ethod used, and enter the required dat a. • PPPoE - this is the m ost comm on login m ethod, widely[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Copy from PC Inserts the MAC address from y our 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". 70[...]

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    Chapter 7 Adv a nc ed Ad m in i st r at ion This Chapter explains the settings avail able via the "Administration" section of the menu. 7 Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these scr eens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for a[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Config File This feature allows you to downl oad the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded configurat ion file to the Wirele ss Router, by uploading it to the Wirele ss Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to it[...]

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    Advanced Administration Logs The Logs record various types of activit y on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all l ogs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a lim ited am ount of log data can be stored in the Wireless R outer, log data can also be E-maile d to your[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Timezone Select the correct Timezone for y our locat ion. This is required for the date/time shown on the lo gs 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 Alerts Send E-mail alert If [...]

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    Advanced Administration Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problem s. An example Network Diagnost ics screen is shown below. Figure 47: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping IP Address Enter the IP ad[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of set tings. 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 N[...]

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    Advanced Administration PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It eliminat es the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fi xed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown bel ow. Figure 49: PC Database • PCs which are "[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide 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 n am e here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address If adding a new PC to the list, enter th e IP Address of the PC here. The PC will be sent a &quo[...]

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    Advanced Administration Advanced PC Database This screen is displaye d if the "Advanced" button on the PC Dat abase 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 en tries (PCs or network devices). Edit Use this [...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide IP Address Select the appropriate opt ion: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP cli ent (Windows: "Obtain an IP address auto m atically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normal ly won't. • DCHP Client - Reserved IP[...]

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    Advanced Administration Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allo ws you to mana ge the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 51: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow admi nistration/m anagement via the Internet. (To connect, see below). If Disabled, this [...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection i s established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" fo llowed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router. If the port num ber is not 80, the port num ber is also required. (After t h[...]

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    Advanced Administration Routing Overview • If you don't have other R outers or Gateways on your LAN, y ou 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 R outers. • If your LAN has a standar[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Figure 52: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP VI Check this to enable the R IP (Routing Informat ion Protocol) feature of the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only . Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in th e Routing Table. • The "Properties&q[...]

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    Advanced Administration Buttons Save Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on t he Static Routing Tabl e. Add Add a new entry to the Stati c Routing table, usi ng the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. Th e entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update Update the current Static Routing Table entry, usi ng[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide 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 segm ents, the Wireless Router requi res 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 A[...]

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    Advanced Administration Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Figure 54: Security Screen Data - Security Screen DoS Firew all Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Serv ice) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recom mended that this setting be left enabl[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Allow VPN Passthrough The IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP protocol s are used to establish a secure connection, and are widely us ed by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs. • If checked, these VPN connections are allowed. • If not checked, these VPN connections are blocked. Note: IPSec sessions m ust NOT use AH (Authentic[...]

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    Advanced Administration Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in t he Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first downl oad the upgrade file, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the follo wing. Figure 55: Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the "[...]

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    A Appendix A Tr o u b l e s h o o t i n g This Appendix covers the most likely probl ems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common probl ems that m ay be encountered whil e using the Wireless Router and some possi ble solutions to them . If you follow the suggested steps and t he Wireless Router still does not function p roperly[...]

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    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing t hrough it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applicati ons feature to allow the use of Internet appli cations which do not function correct ly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application,[...]

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    Appendix B Abo u t W ir eless L ANs This Appendix provides some background informati on about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). B Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) m odes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Po int or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs w ith wireless [...]

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    Appendix A - Troubleshooting Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for com muni cation. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can se lect the Channel used. This allo ws you to choose a Channel which provides the least i nterference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 channel are available. If using multiple Ac[...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide WPA2-PSK This is a later versi on of WPA (WPA-PSK). The major change is the use of AES (Advanced Encryption System ) for protecting data. AES i s very secure, considered to be unbreakable. The PSK (Pre-shared Key) must be entered on each Wireless station. If WPA2-PSK is used, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point mus[...]

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    C Append i x C Sp ecifica t ion s Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 141mm (W) * 100mm (D) * 27mm (H) Operating Temperature 0 ° C to 40 ° C Storage Temperature -10 ° 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 [...]

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    Wireless Router User Guide Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product compli es with the 99/5/EEC di rectives, including the fol lowing safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product . In a domestic environm ent this product may cause radio i nterference in which case the use[...]

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    Appendix C - Specifications Germering, July 2006 EC – Declaration of conformity for ALL0276 Wireless Broadband Router This equipment conforms with the r equirements of the Council Directive R&TTE 1999/5/EC on the approximation of t he laws of the member states relating to Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment and the mutual recogniti[...]