CNet Technology CWR-800 manual

Wireless- G Broadband Router User’s Guide CWR-800[...]

Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Wireless-G Broadband Router Features The Router’s Functions IP Addresses Router Setup Overview Chapter 2: Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router The Router’s Back Panel The Router’s Front Panel LEDs Chapter 3: Connect the Router Overview Wired Connection to a PC Wireless Connection to a P[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction  CNet Smart Wireless-G Router is the upcomi ng 54Mbps wireless networking standard that’ s almost five times faster than the widely deploy ed Wireless-B (802.1 1b) products found in homes, businesses, and public wireless hotspot s around the country —but since they share the same 2.4GHz radio band, Wireless-G devices [...]

What’s an IP Address? IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify it s “location,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN connections. There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices. You[...]

This User Guide covers the steps for setting up a network with the Router (see Figure 1-1). After going through “Chapter 2: Getting to Know the CNe t Smart Wireless-G Router,” most users will only need to use the following chapters: • Chapter 3: Connect the Router This chapter instructs you on how to connect a cable or DSL modem to the Router[...]

Chapter 2: Getting to Know the CNet Wireless-G Router The Router’s ports are located on the Router’s back panel. Internet The Internet port is where you connect y our cable or DSL modem through an Ethernet network cable. Your modem connection will not work from any other port. Ports 1-4 These four LAN (Lo cal Area Network) ports connect to netw[...]

WLAN Green. When Wireless network is active. The LAN Indicators LAN Green. The LAN LED serves two purposes. If the LED is continuously lit, the Router is successfully connected to a dev ice through the corresponding port. If the LED is flickering, the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port. The Internet Indicators WAN Green. Th[...]

Chapter 3: Connect the Router The Router’s setup consists of more than si mply plugging hardware together. You will have to configure your networked PCs to accept the IP addresses that the Router assigns them (if applicable), and you will also h ave to configure the R outer with set ting(s) provided by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The in[...]

4. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 5. Connect the power adapter to the Router’s Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. • The Pow er LED on the front panel will light up gr een as soon as the power adapter is connected properly. 6. Power on one of your PCs. If you want to use a wireless connection to a ccess the Router[...]

3. Power on the cable or DSL modem. 4. Connect the power adapter to the Power port, and then plug the power adapter into a power outlet. • The Po wer LED on the front panel will light up green as soon as the power ada pter is connected properly. 4. Power on one of the PCs on your wireless network(s). 5. For initial access to the Router through a [...]

Chapter 4: Configure the PCs The instructions in this chapter will help you configure each of your computers to be able to communicate with the Router. To do this, you need to configure your PC’s netwo rk settings to obtain an IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically, so your PC can function as a DHCP client. Computers use IP addresses to communicate[...]

3. Click the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically . 4. Now click the Gatew ay tab, and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank. Click the OK button. 5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original Windows installation disk or additional files. Check for the files at c:wi ndowsoptionscabs, or inser[...]

3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , and click the Properties button. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically . Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration. 5. Restart your computer. Go to “Chapter 5: Configu[...]

3. Make sure the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is checked. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) , and click the Properties button. 4. Select Obtain an IP address automatically . Once the new window appears, click the OK button. Click the OK button again to complete the PC configuration. Go to “Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Se[...]

Chapter 5: Configure the Router’s Basic Settings This chapter will show you how to configure the Router to function in your network and gain access to the Internet through your Internet Service Provider (ISP). Detailed description of the Router’s web-based utility can be found in “C hapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” The instructi[...]

3. The web-based utility will appear with the Basic Settings tab selected. Select the time zone for your location. 4. Based on the setup instructions from your ISP, you may need to provide the Host Name and Domain Name (usu ally cable ISPs require them). These fiel ds allow you to provide a ho st name and domain name for the Router and are usually [...]

DHCP Auto Config If you are connecting through DHCP or a dynamic IP address from your ISP, perform these steps: A. Keep the default setting, DHCP Auto Config, as the Configuration Type. B. Click the Apply button to save the setting, or click the Cancel button to clear the setting and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6. Static IP A[...]

F. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6. PPPoE If your DSL provider says that you are connecting through PPPoE (you use a user name and password to access the Internet), perform these steps: A. Select PPPoE as the Configuration Type. B.[...]

D. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Cancel button to clear the settings and start over. When you are finished, proceed to step 6. PPTP If you are using a PPTP connection, check with your ISP for the necessary setup information. After you have entered your setup information, click the Apply button to save the settings, or cl[...]

D. Select security mode, click the Apply button to save your settings. For more information, refer to “Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.” 7. If you haven’t already done so, click the Apply button to save your Setup settings. Close the web browser. 8. Restart your computers so that they can obtain the Router’s new settings. Test t[...]

Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility Use the Router’s web-based utility to ad minister it. This chapter will describe e ach web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility c an be accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. The “Basic settings” , “Security” ,”System”,”[...]

Firmw are Version This shows the version and date of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the Router’ s firmware will be posted an d available for downl oad on the CNet web site at http://www.cnet.com.tw. Time Zone Select the time zone for your location. Internet MAC Address The MAC Address of the Internet interface is displayed here. H[...]

1. Select Enable . 2. Enter your adapter’s MAC address in the MAC Address field. 3. To save your new settings, click the Apply button. To cancel your changes, click the Cancel button. To get more informati on about the features, click the Help button. To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting, Disable . DHCP Auto Config By default,[...]

Static IP Address If you are required to use a permanent IP addres s to connect to the Internet, then select Static IP . IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the WAN, or the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP A ddress you need to specify here. Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external u[...]

PPPoE Some DSL-based ISPs use PPPoE (Point-to-Point Pr otocol over Ethernet) to es tablish Internet connections. If you are connected to t he Internet through a DSL line, check with your ISP to see if they use PPPoE. If they do, you will have to enable PPPoE. User Name and Passw ord Enter the User Name and Passw ord provided by your ISP. Connect on[...]

PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protoc ol (PPTP) is a service Internet IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you with the IP Addr ess you need to specify here. Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide[...]

Wireless MAC Address The MAC Address of the wireless interface is displayed here. Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, between 1 and 11 (in North America). All dev ices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. SSID Broadcast When wireless cl[...]

Wireless Security CNet Smart Wireless-G Router provides encryption types: (A) WEP (B) WPA (A) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy ) Transmit Key Select which WEP key (1-4) will be used when the Router sends data. Make sure the receiving device is using the same key. WEP Encryption Select the level of WEP encryption you wish to use, 64-bit 10 hex digits o[...]

(B) WPA ( Wi-Fi Protected Access ) Setting WEP Pre-Shared Key 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WPA Pre-Shared Key” 2. For “WPA Algorithms”, Select “TKIP” (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) or “AES” (Advanced Encryption Standard). This setting will have to be identical on the clients that you set up. 3. Enter yo[...]

The Security screen allows you to change the Router’s security settings. You should change the factory default password, which is admin , to your own as soon as po ssible. All users who try to access the Router’s web-based utility or Setup Wizard will be prompted for the Router’s password. Router Passw ord The new Password must not exceed 32 [...]

(PPTP) used by to enable the operation of a virtual private network (VPN) over the Internet. PPTP - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, PPTP Pass-Through is enable d by default. To disabl e PPTP Pass-Th rough, uncheck the bo[...]

(DHCP) server function. The Router can be us ed as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP addre ss to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server opt ion, you must configure all of your network PCs to connect to a DHCP server (the Router), and make sure there is no other DHCP [...]

Restore Factory Defaults Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to their default values, and then click the Apply button. Any settings you have sa ved will be lost when the default settings are restored. This feature is disabled by default. Firmw are Upgrade New firmware versions are posted at www.cnet.com.tw and can be downloaded[...]

UPnP This Router support UPnP ( Universal Plug and Play). A Router Internet Connection icon should be visible on the Notification Area of any MS Windows XP machine on the LAN side.If you want to watch what application to use in this computer, select Enable to enable it. Fro example Y ou use MSN Message in your computer: 1. Double click ” My Netwo[...]

4. Click “Properties”. Y ou will see the following page. 5. Click “ Setting”[...]

Multicast Pass-Through IP Multicasting occurs when a si ngle data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same time. Using the Mu lticast Pass- Through feature, the Router allows IP multicast packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Keep the default setting, Enable , to support the feature, or select Disable to disable it. R[...]

The Outgoing Access Log gives you a log of all out going Internet traffic. For each activity, it displays the LAN IP address, the Destination URL or IP address of the Internet site accessed, as well as the Service/Port Number used. Click the Refresh button to update the logs. Click the Close button to return to the System screen. To save your chang[...]

The Status screen displays the Router’s current status and configuration. All information is read-only. It will updates and display automatically every 10 seconds. Firmw are Version The version number of the firmware cu rrently installed is displayed here. Current Time The current date and time are displayed here. Host Name The Host Name is the n[...]

The Help screen offers links to all of the Router ’s technical support resources and the application that upgrades the Router’s firmware. For additional information about each screen of the web-based utility, click the appropriate link on the left-hand side of the Help screen.[...]

The following instructions are for advanced user s or users whose setup needs require special configuration. When you click the Advanced Settings tab, you will be able to set up these features. There are six additional tabs available. Advanced Wireless - Allows you to customize data tr ansmission and 802.1x settings for your wireless network(s). Ac[...]

feature, keep the default setting, Disable . To set up a filter, click Enable , and follow these instructions: 1. If you want to block specific wireless-equi pped PCs from communicating with the Router, then keep the default setting, Prevent PCs listed from accessing the wireless netw ork . If you want to allow specific wireless equipped PCs to com[...]

Authentication Type The default is set to Auto, which allo ws either Open System or Shared Key authentication to be used. For Open System authent ication, the sender and the recipient do NOT use a WEP key for authentication. For Shared Ke y authentication, the sender and recipient use a WEP key for authentication. If you want to use onl y Shared Ke[...]

256-2346 bytes. It specifies the maximum size for a p acket before data is fragmented into multiple packets. If you experience a high packet error rate , you may slightly increase the Fragmentation Threshold. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended. O[...]

Enter Policy Name Policies are created from the fields presented here. To create a policy: 1. Enter a Policy Name in the field provided. 2. Click the Edit List of PCs button. This will open the List of PCs screen. From this screen, you can enter the IP addres s or MAC address of any PC to whi ch this policy will apply. You can ev en enter ranges of[...]

5. By selecting the appropriate setting next to Days and Time, choo se when Internet access will be filtered. 6. Lastly, click the Apply button to save and activate this policy. Internet Access can also be filtered by URL Addres s, the address entered to access Internet sites, by entering the address in one of the Website Blocking by URL Address fi[...]

Customized Applications In the field provided, enter the nam e you wish to give each ap plication. External Port For each application, enter the number of the External Ports (the port numbers seen by users on the Internet) in the appropriate fields. (To find out the port range, check your application’s documentation.) If there is only one Exte rn[...]

2. Enter the Outgoing Port Range used by the applic ation. Check with the Internet application for the port number(s) needed. 3. Enter the Incoming Port Range used by the application. Check with the Internet application for the port number(s) needed. 4. Click the Apply button to save your changes. Click the Cancel button to cancel your unsaved chan[...]

To set up routing: 1. Choose the correct working mode. Select Gatew ay if the Router is hosting your network’s connection to the Internet (recommended for most users). Select Router if the Router exists on a network with other routers. 2. If you selected the Gateway mode, click the Apply button. If you selected the Router mode, proceed to step 3.[...]

Dynami c DNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name Sy stem (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other server behind the Router. Be fore you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at www. dyndns.org,[...]

Status The status of the DDNS servic e connection is displayed here. To save your changes on this page, click the Apply button. To cancel any unsaved changes on this page, click the Cancel button. To get more informati on about the features, click the Help button. The SNMP tab, allows you to customize t he Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) [...]

Appendix A: Specifications Product Name Smart Wireless-G Router Model Name CWR 800 St andards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.1 1b, IEEE 802.1 1g Channels 10-13 (France, Jordan) 1-11 (U.S.) 1-13 (Elsewhere Worldwide) 1-13,14 (Japan) Port s Internet: One 10/100 RJ45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem LAN: Four 10/100 RJ-45 Switched Ports Power: One Power Po[...]