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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 0 Wireless 802. 11 g AP Router WX - 6615 User ’ s Guide Version 1.0[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 1 Copyright statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whethe r electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. March . 200 3[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 2 .Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 3 2. Safety Notification ......................................................................................................... 4 3. Hardware Installation .............[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 3 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your WX - 6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router. This user guide will a ssist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: § WX - 6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router § User Guide § Power Supply / Cord § Ethernet Cable Not[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 4 2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the de vice. The device should only be repaired by authorized and q[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 5 3. Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides LED ’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED STATUS Description Off No power Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgr ade (first 1 minute) PWR/STAT Red Blink 1. System up 2. Power on 3. Fi[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 6 4 Web Management Settings START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must use your web browser and manually input http:// 192.168. 1 .1 into the Address box and press Ente r. The Main Page will appear. In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must input the password in[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 7 4 . 1 . Setup Setup This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions. . Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter WX - 6615 Wireless 802.11g AP Router speci[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 8 Automatic Configuration - DHCP Static IP PPPoE (Point - to - Point Protocol over Ethernet) PPTP (Point - to - Point Tunneling Protocol) These types can be selected from the drop - down menu next to Internet Connection. The information required and available features will differ depending on what kind of connectio[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 9 LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LA N. The default value is 192.168. 1 .1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. Wireless: This section provide the Wireless Network settings for your WLAN 2.4GHz Settings SSID: The service set i[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 10 4.2. Se curity Router Password: Chang ing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re - enter to confirm. * Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password when you first open the confi guration pages, af[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 11 • Proxy - Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise network security. Denying Proxy will disable access to any WAN proxy servers. To enable proxy filtering, click the box next to Proxy . • Java - Java is a pro gramming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not having access to Internet s[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 12 4.3. System Restore Factory Defaults: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values. Note: Any sett ings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature. * Click the Apply button to save t[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 13 4. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file. 5. Double - click the firm ware upgrade file. 6. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on - screen instructions. Note: Do not power off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded. Multi[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 14 To clone your network adapter 's MAC address onto the Router and avoid calling your ISP to change the registered MAC address, follow these instructions: 1. Select Enable . 2. Enter your adapter's MAC address in the MAC Address field. 3. Click the Apply button. To di sable MAC address cloning, keep the [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 15 4.4. DHCP The DHCP screen allows you to configure the settings for the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. T he Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. If you choose to enable t[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 16 IP Address. If you wish to utilize another, enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS Server IP Addresses here. The Router will utilize these for quicker access to functioning DNS servers. WINS: The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC ’s interaction with the[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 17 4.5. SNMP SNMP: The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. SNMP is a popular network monit oring and management protocol. SNMPv2c To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable . Otherwise, select Disable . Contact In the Contact field, enter contact inform[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 18 4.6. Status This screen displays the W ireless Router's current status and settings. This information is read - only . This page will auto re - flash every 5 seconds to keep most update information. Host Name: The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs. Domain Na me: The [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 19 4.7. Advanced Wireless Wireless MAC Filters: This function allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. When Enable t his function, two new options will show up. Depend on the filtering propose, it can be selected to Prevent or Permit . Click on Edit MAC Filter List to add [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 20 Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm.It will change its authentication type automatically to fulfill client ’ s requirement. Open System : Open System authenticati on is not required to be successful while a client may decline to authenticate with any particular other client [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 21 frame. After receiving an RTS, the w ireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. Fragmentation Threshold : This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. It should remain at its default setting of 2[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 22 4.8. Filters The Internet Filter screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific PCs and set up filters by using network port numbers. Internet Access Policy This feature allows you to customize up to 15 different Internet Access Policies[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 23 Access to control your network PCs' access to the Internet. Select Inbound Traffic to cont rol Internet PCs' access to your local area network. Note: The screen's settings will vary depending on which Policy Type you select. 4. Select Deny or Allow , depending on how you want to control access for[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 24 click its box, and then click the Delete button. Click the Close button to return to the Internet Filter screen.[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 25 4.9. Port Forwarding The Port Forwarding screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e - mail servers, or other specialized Internet applications. (Specialized Internet appli cations are any applications that use Internet access to perform functions such as videoconferencing[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 26 incoming ports. For this feature, the Router will watch outgoing data for specific port numbers. The Router will remember the IP address of the comput er that sends a transmission requesting data, so that when the requested data returns through the Router, the data is pulled back to the proper computer by way of[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 27 4.10. Routing On the Routing screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the Router. Gateway mode is recommended for most users. Operating Mode The default settin g is Gateway . Choose the correct working mode. Keep the default setting, Gateway , if the Router is hosting your network's connection t[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 28 • Gateway - This is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the Router and the network or host. 3. Depending on where the Destination IP Address is located, select LAN & Wireless or Internet (WAN) from the Interface drop - down menu. 4. To save your changes, click the Apply but[...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 29 4.11. DDNS The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (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. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 30 5 . Troubleshooting Basic Functions Note: If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, follow these steps: 1. Power off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the Router. 2. Powe r on your modem and wait a few minutes until the modem has established a connection with [...]
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WWW.SparkLAN.com User ’ s Guide 31 § Windows network settings are not set correctly. Resolution: § Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP Rou ter, makes sure that each computer is enable DHCP function and restart the computer. § Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network[...]