Ativa P75234 manual

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T able of C ontents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Adv antages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2. Product Overvie w . . . . . . . . . [...]

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1 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Ativ a Wireless G Router (the Router). The following two shor t sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance. Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely , and pay sp[...]

Introduction 2 Pla cem ent of you r Ro ute r fo r Opt ima l Per f orma nce Important F actors for Placement and Setup Y our wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your Router . T ypical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and 2 0 0 f e e t . In the same wa y , your wireless connection and performa[...]

3 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Introduction 2. A vo id Obst acl es and In terf erenc e Av oid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include: • Refrig erators • Washer s and /or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-ba[...]

Introduction 4 • Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring cordless phones or other wireless devices. • For A tiva wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card or [...]

5 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Introduction For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www .ativasupport.com or call A tiva T echnical Suppor t at: US: 1-866-91-A TIV A (1-866-912-8482)[...]

Product Overview 6 Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of features that make your new A tiva Wireless G Router an ideal solution for your home or small office network . W orks with Both P Cs and Mac ® Computer s The Router supports a var iety of networki[...]

7 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Product Overview Integrated 10/100 4-Port Switc h The Router has a built-in, 4-por t network switch to allow your wired computers to share printers, data and MP3 files, digital photos, and much more. The switch features automatic detection so it will adjust to the speed of connected devices. The switch will transfer [...]

Product Overview 8 Integr ated 802.11g Wir eless Acces s Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless tec hnology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly five times faster than 802.11b. MAC Addr ess Fil tering For added security , you can set up a list of MAC addresses (unique client identifiers) that are allowed access to your network . Every c[...]

P ackage Conte nts • Ativ a W ireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • Ativ a Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual • Ativ a RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable • Power Supply Sy stem Requi remen ts • Broadband Internet connection suc h as a cable or DSL modem with RJ45 (Ethernet) connection • At least one computer with an [...]

Knowing your Router 10 The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization and utility . The LED indicators are easily visible on the front of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. 1. Po we r/R ead y LED When you apply power to the[...]

11 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Knowing your Router 4. Mod em Sta tus LE D This LED lights in BLUE to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. It blinks rapidly when information is being sent over the port between the Router and the modem. OFF No WAN Link Solid Blue Good WAN Link Blinking Blue W AN Activity 5. Int erne t LED T[...]

Knowing your Router 12 6. Po we r Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack . 7. C onn ecti ons to C omput ers (Wir ed Co mput er Port s) Connect your wired (non-wireless) computers to these ports. These por ts are RJ45, 10/100 auto-negotiation, auto-uplinking por ts for standard UTP category 5 or 6 Ethernet cable. The por ts are la[...]

13 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Knowing your Router 9. Re set Bu tton The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly . Resetting the Router will restore the Router’s normal operation while maintaining the progr ammed settings. Y ou can also restore the factory default settings by using the “R eset” butto[...]

C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router 14 V erif y the co nten ts of y our bo x. Y ou sh ould have the fo llo win g: • Ativ a W ireless G Router • Quick Installation Guide • Ativ a Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual • RJ45 Ethernet Networking Cable (for connection of the Router to the computer) • Power Supply • Wireless [...]

15 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router IM P O RT AN T: Run the Easy Install Wizar d softwar e from the computer that is directly connected to the cable or DSL modem. DO NOT CONNECT THE ROUTER A T THIS TIME. Step 1 Run the Easy Install Wizard Softw are 1. 1 Shut down any programs that are running on your computer a[...]

C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router 16 W elcome Screen A fter you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the W izard’ s welcome screen will appear. Make sure you have not connected the Router at this point . If you have connected your Router , please reconnect your computer directly to the modem. Click “Run the Easy Install Wizar d” when [...]

17 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router Step 2 Set up the Hardw are The Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your computer and modem. Follow the steps on the screen using the pictures as a guide. 2 . 1 This step instructs you to locate the cable connected between your modem and the networking por [...]

C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router 18 2 .4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lights are ON. Refer to the Easy Install W izard software on your computer ’ s screen for more details. Click “Next” to continue. Note: The Easy Install W izard may ask you to reboot your comput[...]

19 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router 3. 3 Wireless Setup This step is optional . Click “Next” if you want to skip it . Using this step, you can customize your wireless network settings if you want to. Follow the steps on the screen to complete this step. Click “Next” to continue. Step 4 Secure your Netwo[...]

C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router 20 5. 1 Checkin g Inte rnet The Wizard will now c heck for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The Wizard may not detect a connection right awa y . If not , it will retry a number of times. The “Connected” light on the front panel of the Router will flash during this time. Please be pati[...]

21 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section C onnecting and C onfiguring your Router C ong ra tula tion s. Y ou have finished installing your new A tiva Router . Y ou are ready to set up the other computer s in your home. Y ou can also add computers to your Router an ytime you want.[...]

Alternate Setup Method 22 The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’ t want to use the Easy Install Wizar d. Y ou can also use it to manage advanced functions of the Router . From the Web-Based Adv anced User Interface, you can perform the following tasks: • V iew the Router’s c[...]

23 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method 1.5 T urn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Mac or PC co mput er th at w as ori gi nall y co nne cted to t he ca ble o r DSL mode m Net wor k ca ble (to comp ute r) T o po we r ad apte r Exi sti ng ne two rki ng ca ble (ca me wi th mo dem ) Note: Y our R[...]

Alternate Setup Method 24 Step 2 Set up your C omputer’s Network Settings to W ork with a DHCP Server See the section in this User Manual called “Man ually C onfiguring Network Settings” for directions. Step 3 Configur e the Router Using the Web-Based Adv anced User Interface Using your Internet browser , you can access the Router’s Web-Bas[...]

25 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method Logging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes to the settings of the Router . Once a user has logged in to make changes, there are two ways that the computer can be logged out . Clicking the “Logout” button will log the computer[...]

Alternate Setup Method 26 2. Hom e Butto n The “Home” button is av ailable in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you bac k to the home page. 3. Int erne t Stat us Ind icat or This indicator is visible in all pages of the UI, indicating the connection status of the Router . When the indicator says “connection OK” in GREEN, [...]

27 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method 5. Hel p Butto n The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’ s help pages. Help is also av ailable on many pages by clic king “more info” next to certain sections of each page. 6. LAN Sett ings Shows you the settings of the Local Ar ea Network (L AN) side of the Router . Change[...]

Alternate Setup Method 28 St e p 4 Configur e your Router f or Connection to y our Internet Service Provider (ISP) The “Internet /W AN” tab is where you will set up your Router to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP). The Router is capable of connecting to vir tually any ISP’s system provided you have correctly configured the Route[...]

29 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method Setting your C onnection T ype From the “C onnection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use. Select the type of connection you use by clicking the button (1) next to your connection type and then clicking “Next” (2) . (2) (1)[...]

Alternate Setup Method 30 S e t t i n g y o u r I nt e r n e t S er vi c e P ro vi de r ( I S P ) C o n n e c t i o n T yp e t o D yn am i c I P A dynamic connection type is the most common connection type used with cable modems. Setting the connection type to “ dynamic ” in many cases is enough to complete the connection to your ISP . Some dyn[...]

31 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection type is less common than other connection types. If your ISP uses static IP addressing, you will need your IP address, subnet mask , and ISP gatewa y address. This information is available [...]

Alternate Setup Method 32 Setting your ISP C onnection T ype to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to connect to the Internet , your ISP may use PPPoE to log you into the service. If you have an Internet connection in your home or small office that doesn’t require a modem, you may also use PPPoE. (2)[...]

33 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method 1. Use r Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP . 2. P assw ord T ype in your password and re-type it into the “Retype Passwor d” box to confirm it . 3. Ser vice Name A service name is rarely required by an ISP . If you are not sure if your ISP [...]

Alternate Setup Method 34 Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) Settings A “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Universal Resource Locators (URLs) like “www .ativasupport.com” into IP addresses. Many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) do not require you to enter this information into the Router. The “ [...]

35 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Alternate Setup Method C onfiguring your W AN Media A ccess C ontroller (MAC) Addr ess All network components including cards, adapters, and routers, have a unique “serial number” called a MAC address. Y our Internet Service Provider may record the MAC address of your computer ’ s adapter and only let that par[...]

Alternate Setup Method 36 Cloning your MAC Address T o clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALL Y CONNECTED to your modem before the Router was installed. Click the “Clone” button (1) . Click “ A pply Chang es” (3) . Y our MAC address is now cloned to the Router. Entering a Specific MAC Address In[...]

V iewing the L AN Settings Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you to its header page. A quick description of the functions can be found here. T o view the settings or make c hanges to any of the L AN settings, click on “LAN Settings” (2) or to view the list of connected computers, click on “DHCP Client List” (3)[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 38 Changing L AN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed here. (1) (2) (3) (4) (6) (5) 1. IP Addr ess The “IP address” is the internal IP address of the Router. The default IP address is “192.168.2.1” . T o access the Web-Based Advanced User Inter[...]

39 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 3. DHC P Serv er The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assigning IP addresses to each computer on the network automatically . The default setting is “On ”. The DHCP server can be turned OFF if necessary; however , in order to do so you must[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 40 V iewing the DHCP Client List Pag e Y ou can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are connected to your network . Y ou are able to view the IP address (1) of the computer, the host name (2) (if the computer has been assigned one), and the MAC address (3) of the computer’s network [...]

41 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Changing the Wireless Network Name (SSID) T o identify your wireless network , a name called the SSID (Service Set Identifier) is used. The default SSID of the Router is “ Ativa54g” . Y ou can change this to anything you want to or you can leave it unchanged. If ther[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 42 Using the Wireless Mode Switch Y our Router can operate in three differ ent wireless modes: “g and b”, “g only”, and “b only”. The different modes are explained on the next page.[...]

43 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface g and b Mode In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients simultaneously . This is the factory default mode and ensures successful operation with all Wi-F i-compatible devices. If you have a mix of 802.11b and 802.11g clients in your n[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 44 Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only . For security , you can choose not to broadcast your network’s SSID. Doing so will keep your network name hidden from computers that are scanning for the presence of wireless networks. T o turn o[...]

45 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Securing your Wi-Fi ® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the security of your wireless network and protect your data from prying eyes and ears. This section is intended for the home, home office, and small office user. At the time of this User Manual[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 46 128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’ s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit encryption was developed. 128-bit encryption includes a key length of 104 bits plus 24 additional bits of system-generated data (128 bits total). Some hardw are manufacturers refer to 128-bit as [...]

47 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WP A (Wi-Fi Protected A ccess) is a new Wi-F i standard that was designed to improve upon the security features of WEP . T o use WPA security , the drivers and s oftwar e of your wireless equipment must be upgraded to support WP A . These up[...]

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49 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Using a Hexadecimal Ke y A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from A–F and 0–9. 64-bit keys are five two-digit numbers. 128-bit keys are 13 two-digit numbers. For instance: AF 0F 4B C 3 D4 = 64-b it ke y C3 03 0F AF 0F 4B B2 C 3 D4 4B C3 D4 E7 = [...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 50 WEP Setu p 64-Bit WEP Encryption 1. Select “WEP” from the “Security” menu’s “ Allowed Client T ype”. 2. Select “64-bit” as the WEP mode. 3. After selecting your WEP encryption mode, you can enter your key by typing in the hex key manually , or you can put a c heck mark in “Passphr[...]

51 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 128-Bit WEP Encryption Not e to Mac us ers : The passphrase option will not operate with Apple AirPort. T o configure encryption for your Mac computer, set the encryption using the manual method described in the next section. 1. Select “WEP” from the “Security” m[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 52 Changing the Wireless Security Settings Y our Router is equipped with WP A (Wi-Fi Protected Ac cess), the latest wireless security standard. It als o suppor ts the legacy security standard, WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). By default, wireless security is disabled. T o enable security, you must first [...]

53 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Setting WPA/WP A2 1. Select “WP A/WP A2” or “WP A2 only” from the “ Allowed Client Type” . 2. Select “Pre-shared key” as the authentication type. 3. Enter your pre-shared key . This can be from eight to 63 characters and can be letters, numbers, or symbol[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 54 Set tin g up WP A fo r Wir eless Deskt op an d Wir eless Noteb ook Car ds tha t are NO T Man ufac tur ed by A tiv a If you do NO T have an A tiva Wireless G Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WPA-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wireless Protected [...]

55 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 4. Under the “W ireless Networks” tab, click the “C onfigure” button and you will see the following screen. 5. For a home or small business user , select “WP A-PSK” under “Network A uthentication” . Not e: Select “WP A ” if you are using this computer[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 56 Usi ng th e Acc ess Poin t Mod e Not e: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Router can be configured to work as a wireless network access point . Using this mode will defeat the NA T IP sharing feature and DHCP server. In A ccess Point (AP) mode, the Router will need [...]

57 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface C onfig ur ing the F ir ew all Y our Router is equipped with a firew all that will protect your network from a wide array of common hacker attacks including : • IP Spoofing • SYN flood • Land A ttack • UDP flooding • Ping of Death (PoD) • T ear Drop A ttack ?[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 58 C onfiguring Internal Forwar ding Settings The “V irtual Servers” function will allow you to route external (Internet) calls for services suc h as a web server (por t 80), FTP server (Port 21), or other applications through your Router to your internal network . Since your internal computers are [...]

59 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Setting Client IP Filter s The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Internet , email, or other network services at specific days and times. Restriction can be set for a single computer, a range of computers, or multiple computers. T o restrict Internet acce[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 60 Setting MAC A ddress Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to specify which computers are allowed on the network . Any computer attempting to access the network that is not specified in the filter list will be denied access. When you enable this feature, you [...]

61 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Enabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside of the firewall. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with an application such as a game or video conferencing application. [...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 62 W AN Ping Blocking Computer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Internet . By pinging a specific IP address and receiving a response from the IP address, a hacker can determine that s omething of interest might be there. The Router can be set up so it will not [...]

63 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Uti liti es T ab This screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform certain administrative functions.[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 64 Restarting the Router Sometimes it may be necessary to restar t or reboot the Router if it begins working improperly . Restarting or rebooting the Router will NOT delete any of your configuration settings. Restarting the Router to Restore Normal Operation 1. Click the “Restart Router” button. 2. [...]

65 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Restoring F actory Default Settings Using this option will restore all of the settings in the Router to the factory (default) settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings before you restore all of the defaults. 2. The following message will appear. Click ?[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 66 Saving a Current Configur ation Y ou can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed. It is recommended that you back up your current configuration before performing a firmwar e update. 1. Cli[...]

67 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window . Click “Close”. The configuration is now saved. Restoring a Previous C onfiguration This option will allow you to restore a previously saved configuration. 1. Click “Browse” . A window will open tha[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 68 2. Y ou will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK” . 3. A reminder window will appear. It will take up to 35 seconds for the configuration restoration to complete. Click “OK”. 4. A 35-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s configurat[...]

69 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Downloading a New Ver sion of Firmw are Y ou will now be taken to the download page of “ A WGR54 Firmwar e update - Nor th Amer ica”. 1. T o download the new version of firmware, click the download l o g o ( ) . 2. A window will open that allows you to select the loc[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 70 3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the firmware is complete. T o update the firmware, follow the next steps in “Updating the Router’s Firmw are” . Updating the Router’s Firmw are 1. In the “Firmw are Update” page, click “B[...]

71 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 3. The “Update Firmwar e” box will now display the location and name of the A firmware file you just selected. Click “Update”. 6. A 60-second countdown will appear on the screen. When the countdown reaches zero, the Router’s firmwar e update will be complete. T[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 72 Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password, set the time zone, enable remote management, and turn on and off the NA T function of the Router . Setting or Changing the Administr ator Passwor d The Router ships with NO password entered. I[...]

73 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Enabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your A tiva Router , MAKE SURE Y OU HA VE SET THE ADMINIS TRA TOR P ASSWORD . Remote management allows you to make c hanges to your Router’s settings from anywhere on the Internet. There are two meth[...]

Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface 74 Enabling /Disabling NA T (Network Address T ranslation) Note: This advanced feature should be modified by advanced users only . Network A ddress T ranslation (NA T) is the method by which the Router shares the single IP address assigned by your ISP with the other computers on your network and is enab[...]

75 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Using the W eb-Based Adv anced User Interface Enabling /Disabling A uto Firmw are Update This innovation provides the Router with the built-in capability to automatically check for a new version of firmware and alert you that the new firmwar e is available. When you log into the Router’s W eb-Based Adv anced User [...]

Manuall y C onfiguring Network Settings 76 In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router , you will need to c hange your P C ’ s TCP/IP settings to DHCP . Manually Configur ing Network Adapter s in Windows 2000, NT , or XP 1 . Click “Start”, “Settings” , then “C ontrol Panel” . 2 . Double -click on the “Network[...]

77 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Manuall y C onfiguring Network Settings Manually Configur ing Network Adapter s in Windows 98SE or Me 1. Right-click on “My Network Neighborhood” and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu. 2. Select “TCP/IP -> settings” for your installed network adapter. Y ou will see the following window. (1) [...]

Manuall y C onfiguring Network Settings 78 Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. Y ou can als o use these steps to add computers to your Router after the Router has been set up to connect to the Internet .[...]

79 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Manuall y C onfiguring Network Settings Man uall y C onfig ur ing Netw ork Adap ter s in Ma c OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon. 2. Select “Network” (1) from the “System Preferences” menu. (1) 3. Select “Built-in Ethernet” (2) next to “Show” in the Network menu. (2) (3) (4) (5)[...]

Manuall y C onfiguring Network Settings 80 4. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3) . Next to “C onfigure: ” (4) , you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do not , check the PPPoE tab (5) t o make sure that “Connect using PPPoE” is NOT selected. If it is, you will need to configure your Router for a PPPoE connection type using y[...]

In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based Advanced User Interface, then change your browser’s settings to the recommended settings in this section. Internet Explorer 4.0 or Higher 1. Start your web browser. Select “T ools” then “In[...]

Recommended W eb Browser Settings 82 4. Make sure there are no c heck marks next to any of the displayed options: “ Automatically detect settings”, “Use automatic configuration script” , and “Use a proxy server”. Click “OK” . Then click “OK” again in the “Internet Options” page. Netscape ® Navigator ® 4.0 or Higher 1. Star[...]

Pr oble m: Installation CD does not automatically star t . Sol utio n: If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizar d automatically, it could be that the computer is running other applications that are interfering with the CD drive. 1. If the Easy Install Wizar d screen does not appear within 15-20 seconds, open up your CD-ROM drive by doubl[...]

T roubleshooting 84 Pr oble m: The Easy Install Wizar d cannot find my Router . Sol utio n: If the Easy Install W izard is not able to find the Router during the installation process, please c heck the following items: 1. If the Easy Install Wizar d is not able to find the Router during the installation process, there may be third-party firewall so[...]

85 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Pr oble m: The Easy Install Wizar d cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Sol utio n: If the Easy Install W izard is not able to connect the Router to the Internet, please c heck the following items: 1. Use the troubleshooting suggestions within the Easy Install W izard. If the troubleshooting s[...]

T roubleshooting 86 2. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. A fter three minutes, plug the modem back into its power source. This may force the modem to properly recognize the Router. 3. Unplug the power to your Router, wait 10 seconds, and then reconnect the power. This will cause the Router to reattempt communica[...]

87 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting If you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact A tiva T echnical Suppor t. Pr oble m: • The Easy Install W izard completed, but my web browser doesn’ t work . • I am unable to connect to the Internet . The “W AN” light on my Router is blinking[...]

T roubleshooting 88 2. Open your wireless utility software by clic king on the icon in the system tra y at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. If you are also using an A tiva Wireless G Card or A dapter with this Router, the tra y icon should look like this [ place image here] (the icon may be red or green): 3. The exact window that opens [...]

89 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Pr oble m: I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly , but my network name is listed. Sol utio n: If the name of your network is listed in the “ Av ailable Networks” list, please follow the steps below to connect wirelessly: 1. Click on the correct network name in the “ Av ailable Networks?[...]

T roubleshooting 90 Pr oble m: My wireless network performance is inconsistent . Data transfer is sometimes slow . Signal strength is poor. I am having difficulty establishing and /or maintaining a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection. Sol utio n: Wireless technology is radio-based, which means connectivity and the throughput performance betwee[...]

91 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Experiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all available transmission rates should be acceptable for browsing the Internet. For more assistance, see your wireless card’ s user manual. Pr oble m: How do I extend the range of my wireless ne[...]

T roubleshooting 92 Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W ired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on an A tiva Wireless Router. Sol utio n: 1. Log into your Wireless Router . Open your web browser and type in the IP address of the Wireless Router. (The Router’s default is 192.168.2.1.) Log into your Router by clicking on the “Login ” [...]

93 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W ired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on an A tiva client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter). Sol utio n: The client card must use the same key as the Wireless G Router or access point. For instance, if your Wireless Router or access point uses th[...]

T roubleshooting 94 Pr oble m: Do A tiva products support WP A? Sol utio n: Not e: T o use WP A security , all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software that suppor t it . A t the time of this publication, a security patch download is available, for free, from Microsoft . This patch works only with the Windows XP operating system. Downl[...]

95 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W i-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an A tiva Wireless Router or for a home network . Sol utio n: 1. From the “Security Mode” drop-down menu, select “WP A-PSK (no server)”. 2. For “Encryption T echnique”, select “TKIP” or “ AES” [...]

T roubleshooting 96 Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W i-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an A tiva client card (Wireless Network Car d or A dapter) for a home network . Sol utio n: Clients must use the same key that the Wireless G Router or access point uses. For instance, if the key is “Smith F amily Network Key” in the Wirel[...]

97 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W i-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an A tiva client card (Wireless Network Card or Adapter) for a business. Sol utio n: 1. Double-click the “Signal Indicator” icon to bring up the “W ireless Network Utility” screen. The “ Adv anced” but[...]

T roubleshooting 98 Pr oble m: I am having difficulty setting up W i-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and I am NOT using an A tiva client card for a home network . Sol utio n: If you are NOT using an A tiva Wir eless G Notebook Card and it is not equipped with WP A-enabled software, a file from Microsoft called “Windows XP Support Patch for Wir[...]

99 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section T roubleshooting Ena blin g WP A-PSK (no ser ver ) 1. In systems running Windows XP , click “Start > C ontrol Panel > Network C onnections” . 2. Right-click on the “Wireless Networks” tab. The “Wireless Network Connection Properties” screen appears. Ensure the “Use Windows to configure my wireles[...]

Information 100 T echnic al Supp ort Y ou can find technical support information at http:/ /www.ativ asupport .com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical suppor t by phone, please call: US: 1-866-91-A TIV A (1-866-912-8482)[...]

101 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 0 section Information FCC Statement DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMA GNETIC C OMP A TIBILITY W e, Ativ a, of 2200 Old Germantown Rd., Del Ray Beach, FL 33445, declare under our sole responsibility that the product, A WGR54 to which this declaration relates, complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera[...]

Information 102 Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by Ativ a may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment . Ativ a 1- Y ear Limited Product Warr anty Ativ a warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year.[...]

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