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Airlinkplus AR315W User Manual

Manual is about: Airlinkplus AR315W: User Guide

Summary of AR315W

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    I model # ar315w user’s manual.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Ii ver. 1a table of contents chapter 1 introduction ................................................................................ 1 wireless router features.................................................................................................. 1 package contents ..........................

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    Iii logs................................................................................................................................... 70 network diagnostics........................................................................................................ 72 options .........................

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    1 chapter 1 introduction this chapter provides an overview of the wireless router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new wireless router. The wireless router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • shared broadband internet access for all lan...

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    2 • multi-dmz. For each wan (internet) ip address allocated to you, one (1) pc on your local lan can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with servers or individual users on the internet. This provides the ability to run programs that are incom- patible with firewalls. • url filte...

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    Introduction 3 security features • password - protected configuration . Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • wireless lan security . Wep and wpa are supported, as well as wireless access control to prevent unknow...

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    4 physical details front-mounted leds figure 1: front panel power led on - power on. Off - no power. Wan led on - connection to the broadband modem attached to the wan (internet) port is established. Off - no connection to the broadband modem. Flashing - data is being transmitted or received via the...

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    Introduction 5 rear panel figure 2: rear panel power port connect the supplied power adapter here. Lan port (10/100baset) use standard lan cables (rj45 connectors) to connect your pcs to these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any lan port will automatically function as a...

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    6 chapter 2 installation this chapter covers the physical installation of the wireless router. Requirements • network cables. Use standard 10/100baset network (utp) cables with rj45 connectors. • tcp/ip protocol must be installed on all pcs. • for internet access, an internet access account with an ...

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    7 step 1 connect one end of a network cable to the wan port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the dsl/cable modem. Step 2 with another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s network card and connect the other end to one of the lan ports of the router. St...

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    8 step 5 after the ip address is released, type ipconfig/renew and press enter. You should get an ip address of 192.168.1.X (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to section 3, configuring the router. If you don’t get an ip address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back...

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    9 for windows 95/98/me step 4 go to start, run, type winipcfg and click ok. Step 5 select your network card from the drop-down menu and click release. Step 6 after the ip address is released, click renew. You should get an ip address of 192.168.1.X (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t...

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    10 chapter 3 setup this chapter provides setup details of the wireless router. Overview this chapter describes the setup procedure for: • internet access • lan configuration • wireless setup • assigning a password to protect the configuration data. Pcs on your local lan may also require configuratio...

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    11 configuration program the wireless router contains an http server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your web browser. Your browser must support javascript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • netscape v4.08 or later • internet explorer ...

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    12 setup wizard step 1 click setup wizard at the router’s main screen. Step 2 click next at the setup wizard. Step 3 select your type of internet access. If you are not sure what type of connection you have, please contact your internet service provider (isp) for assistance..

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    13 for cable modem users: step 4a click on clone mac address, click ok, then click next. Proceed to step 5. For dsl users: step 4b for most dsl users, select pppoe and click next. Otherwise, choose your login procedure for connecting to the internet. Step 4c for pppoe users, enter your username and ...

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    14 step 5 choose your ip address assignment and click next. For most users, you can use the default settings (dynamic ip address). If you are using a static ip assigned by your isp, select specified ip address and enter the applicable values. Step 6 make sure the test internet connection box is chec...

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    15 home screen after closing the setup wizard, you will see the home screen. Navigation & data input • use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "back" button on your browser, for navigation. • changing to another screen without clicking "save" does not save any changes you may have made. ...

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    16 lan screen use the lan link on the main menu to reach the lan screen. An example screen is shown below. 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 i...

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    17 dhcp what dhcp does a dhcp (dynamic host configuration protocol) server allocates a valid ip address to a dhcp client (pc or device) upon request. • the client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). • the dhcp server provides the gateway and dns addresses to the client, as well...

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    18 wireless screen the wireless router's settings must match the other wireless stations. Note that the wireless router will automatically accept both 802.11b and 802.11g connections, and no configuration is required for this feature. To change the wireless router's default settings for the wireless...

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    19 options mode select the desired mode: • g & b - both 802.11.G and 802.11b wireless stations will be able to use the wireless router. • g only - only 802.11g wireless stations can use the wireless router. • b only - only 802.11b connections are available. 802.11g wire- less stations will only be a...

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    20 wireless security screen this screen is accessed by clicking the "configure" button on the wireless screen. System security system: select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: • disabled - no security is used. Anyone using the correct ssid can connect to your n...

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    21 wep authentication select the appropriate value for your wireless network - "open system" or "shared key." default is open system. Data key size select the wep encryption level: • 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption • 128-bit encryption keys • use the radio buttons to select the default k...

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    22 wpa - psk psk enter the pre-shared key here. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other wireless stations must use the same network key. The psk must be from 8 to 63 characters in length. Key lifetime this determines how often the encryption key is changed. Enter the desire...

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    23 password screen the password screen allows you to assign a password to the wireless router. Once you have assigned a password to the wireless router (on the password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below..

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    24 chapter 4 pc configuration this chapter details the pc configuration required on the local ("internal") lan. Overview for each pc, the following may need to be configured: • tcp/ip network settings • internet access configuration • wireless configuration windows clients this section describes how...

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    Pc configuration 25 checking tcp/ip settings - windows 9x/me: 1. Select control panel - network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Select the tcp/ip protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Ensure your tcp/ip set...

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    26 • on the gateway tab, enter the wireless router's ip address in the new gateway field and click add, as shown below. Your lan administrator can advise you of the ip address they assigned to the wireless router. • on the dns configuration tab, ensure enable dns is selected. If the dns server searc...

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    Pc configuration 27 checking tcp/ip settings - windows nt4.0 1. Select control panel - network, and, on the protocols tab, select the tcp/ip protocol, as shown below. 2. Click the properties button to see a screen like the one below..

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    28 3. Select the network card for your lan. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - obtain an ip address from a dhcp server or specify an ip address, as explained below. Obtain an ip address from a dhcp server this is the default windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the wireless ...

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    Pc configuration 29 checking tcp/ip settings - windows 2000: 1. Select control panel - network and dial-up connection. 2. Right - click the local area connection icon and select properties. You should see a screen like the following: figure 3: network configuration (win 2000) 3. Select the tcp/ip pr...

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    30 5. Ensure your tcp/ip settings are correct, as described below. Using dhcp to use dhcp, select the radio button obtain an ip address automatically. This is the default windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the wireless router will act as a dhcp server. Restart your pc to ensure ...

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    Pc configuration 31 checking tcp/ip settings - windows xp 1. Select control panel - network connection. 2. Right click the local area connection and choose properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the tcp/ip protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the properties button. ...

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    32 5. Ensure your tcp/ip settings are correct. Using dhcp to use dhcp, select the radio button obtain an ip address automatically. This is the default windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the wireless router will act as a dhcp server. Restart your pc to ensure it obtains an ip add...

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    Pc configuration 33 internet access to configure your pcs to use the wireless router for internet access: • ensure that the dsl modem, cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • use the following procedure to configure your browser to access the internet via the lan, rather than by ...

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    34 macintosh clients from your macintosh, you can access the internet via the wireless router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the tcp/ip control panel. 2. Select ethernet from the connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select using dhcp server from the configure pop-up menu. The dhcp client id field can ...

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    Pc configuration 35 wireless station configuration this section applies to all wireless stations wishing to use the wireless router's access point, regardless of the operating system that is used on the client. To use the wireless access point in the wireless router, each wireless station must have ...

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    36 chapter 5 operation and status this chapter details the operation of the wireless router and the status screens. Operation once both the wireless router and the pcs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional internet configuration may be required: ...

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    Operation and status 37 data - status screen internet connection method this indicates the current connection method, as set in the setup wizard or wan port screen. Broadband modem this shows the status of the connection from the wireless router to the broadband modem. Internet connection current co...

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    38 connection status - pppoe if using pppoe (ppp over ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "connection details" button is clicked. Data - pppoe screen connection physical address the hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the internet. (thi...

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    Operation and status 39 • the most common messages are listed in the table below. • the "clear log" button will restart the log, while the re- fresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons connect if not connected, establish a connection to your isp. Disconnect if connected to your ...

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    40 connection status - pptp if using pptp (peer-to-peer tunneling protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "connection details" button is clicked. Data - pptp screen connection physical address the hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the int...

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    Operation and status 41 disconnect if connected to your isp, hang up the connection. Clear log delete all data currently in the log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh update the data on screen. Connection status - l2tp if using l2tp, a screen like the following example will be d...

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    42 connection log connection log • the connection log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • the "clear log" button will restart the log, while the refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons connect if not connected, establish a connection to your isp. Dis...

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    Operation and status 43 (this is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local lan.) ip address the ip address of this device, as seen by internet users. This address is allocated by your isp (internet service provider). Connection status this indicates whether or not the connection...

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    44 data - ras screen internet ras plan the ras plan that is currently used. Physical address the hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the internet. (this is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local lan.) ip address the ip address of this device, as seen...

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    Operation and status 45 • if an ip address has been allocated to the wireless router (by the isp's dhcp server), this button will say "release". Clicking the "release" button will break the connection and release the ip address. Refresh update the data shown on screen..

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    46 connection details - fixed/dynamic ip address if your access method is "direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be dis- played when the "connection details" button is clicked. Data - fixed/dynamic ip address screen internet physical address the hardware address of this device...

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    Operation and status 47 buttons release/renew button will display either "release" or "renew" this button is only useful if the ip address shown above is allocated automatically on connection. (dynamic ip address). If you have a fixed (static) ip address, this button has no effect. • if the isp's dh...

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    48 chapter 6 advanced features this chapter explains when and how to use the wireless router's "advanced" features. Overview the following advanced features are provided. • access control • dynamic dns • advanced internet • communication applications • special applications • multi-dmz • url filter •...

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    Advanced features 49 access control screen to view this screen, select the access control link on the advanced menu. Data - access control screen group group select the desired group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected group. Groups are named "default", "group 1", "group...

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    50 internet access restrictions select the desired options for the current group: • none - nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric- tive group. • block all internet access - all traffic via the wan port is blocked. Use this to create the most restrictive group. • block selected serv...

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    Advanced features 51 group members screen this screen is displayed when the members button on the access control screen is clicked. Use this screen to add or remove members (pcs) from the current group. • the "del >>" button will remove the selected pc (in the members list) from the current group. •...

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    52 default schedule screen this screen is displayed when the define schedule button on the access control screen is clicked. • this schedule can be (optionally) applied to any access control group. • blocking will be performed during the scheduled time (between the "start" and "finish" times.) • two...

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    Advanced features 53 services screen this screen is displayed when the edit service list button on the access control screen is clicked. Data - services screen available services available services this lists all the available services. "delete" button use this to delete any service you have added. ...

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    54 save add a new entry to the service list, using the data shown in the "add new service" area on screen. Cancel clear the " add new service " area, ready for entering data for a new service. Access control log to check the operation of the access control feature, an access control log is provided....

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    Advanced features 55 dynamic dns (domain name server) this free service is very useful when combined with the virtual server feature. It allows inter- net users to connect to your virtual servers using an url, rather than an ip address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic ip address. Wi...

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    56 • this device will then automatically ensure that your current ip address is recorded by the ddns service provider. (you do not need to use the "client" program provided by some ddns service providers.) • from the internet, users will now be able to connect to your virtual servers (or dmz pc) usi...

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    Advanced features 57 advanced internet screen this screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to internet access. • communication applications • special applications • multi-dmz • url filter an example screen is shown below. Communication applications the wireless router supports ...

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    58 send incoming calls to this lists the pcs on your lan. • if necessary, you can add pcs manually, using the "pc database" option on the advanced menu. • for each application listed above, you can choose a destina- tion pc. • there is no need to "save" after each change; you can set the destination...

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    Advanced features 59 data - special applications screen checkbox use this to enable or disable this special application as required. Name enter a descriptive name to identify this special application. Incoming ports • type - select the protocol (tcp or udp) used when you receive data from the specia...

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    60 the "dmz pc" is effectively outside the firewall, mak- ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the dmz feature when required. Url filter the url filter allows you to block access to undesirable web site • to use this feature, you must define "filter strings". If...

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    Advanced features 61 buttons delete/delete all use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be selected by holding down the ctrl key while selecting. (on the macintosh, hold the shift key while selecting.) add use this to add the current filter str...

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    62 virtual servers screen the virtual servers screen is reached by the virtual servers link on the advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. This screen lists a number of pre-defined servers, and allows you to define your own servers. Details of the selected server are shown in the "propert...

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    Advanced features 63 disable all this will cause the "enable" setting of all virtual servers to be set off. Update selected server update the current virtual server entry, using the data shown in the "properties" area on screen. Add as new server add as a new entry to the virtual server list, using ...

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    64 ftp://203.70.212.52 it is more convenient if you are using a fixed ip address from your isp, rather than dynamic. However, you can use the dynamic dns feature, described in the previous section, to allow users to connect to your virtual servers using a url, rather than an ip address..

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    Advanced features 65 wan port configuration the wan port option is on the advanced menu. Figure 5: wan port screen data – wan port screen identification hostname normally, there is no need to change the default name, but if your isp requests that you use a particular hostname, enter it here. Domain ...

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    66 specified ip address also called static ip address. Select this if your isp has allocated you a fixed ip address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered. • ip address the ip address allocated by the isp. • network mask (not required for pppoe) this is also supplied by your...

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    Advanced features 67 connection behavior select the desired option: • automatic connect/disconnect an internet connection is automatically made when required, and disconnected when idle for the time period specified by the "auto-disconnect idle time-out". • manual connect/disconnect you must manuall...

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    68 chapter 7 advanced administration this chapter explains the settings available via the "administration" section of the menu. Overview normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to pro...

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    Advanced administration 69 config file this feature allows you to download the current settings from the wireless router, and save them to a file on your pc. You can restore a previously downloaded configuration file to the wireless router, by upload- ing it to the wireless router. This screen also ...

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    70 logs the logs record various types of activity on the wireless router. This data is useful for trou- bleshooting, but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored in the wireless router, log data can...

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    Advanced administration 71 send select the desired option for sending the log by e-mail. • when log is full - the time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the log is full, which will depend on the volume of traf- fic. • every day, every monday ... - the log is sent on the interval specified. • i...

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    72 network diagnostics this screen allows you to perform a "ping" or a "dns lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problems. An example network diagnostics screen is shown below. Data - network diagnostics screen ping ping this ip address enter the ip address you wish to ping. Th...

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    Advanced administration 73 options this screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera- tion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example options screen is shown below. Data - options screen backup dns ip address enter the ip address...

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    74 allow internet access to be disabled • if checked, then upnp users can disable internet access via this device. • if disabled, upnp users cannot disable internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running windows xp, who access the properties via upnp. (...

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    Advanced administration 75 pc database the pc database is used whenever you need to select a pc (e.G. For the "dmz" pc). It elimi- nates the need to enter ip addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed ip addresses on your lan. Pc database screen an example pc database screen is shown below. • pcs...

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    76 data - pc database screen known pcs this lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (ip address) type. The "type" indicates whether the pc is connected to the lan. Name if adding a new pc to the list, enter its name here. It is best if this matches the pc's "hostname". Ip address enter the...

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    Advanced administration 77 pc database (admin) this screen is displayed if the "advanced administration" button on the pc database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard pc database screen. Data - pc database ( admin) screen known pcs this lists all current entries. Data displayed is...

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    78 mac address select the appropriate option • automatic discovery - select this to have the wireless router contact the pc and find its mac address. This is only possible if the pc is connected to the lan and powered on. • mac is - enter the mac address on the pc. The mac address is also called the...

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    Advanced administration 79 remote admin if enabled, this feature allows you to manage the wireless router via the internet. Data - remote administration screen remote administration enable remote management enable to allow management via the internet. If disabled, this device will ignore management ...

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    80 routing overview • if you don't have other routers or gateways on your lan, you can ignore the "routing" page completely. • if the wireless router is only acting as a gateway for the local lan segment, ignore the "routing" page even if your lan has other routers. • if your lan has a standard rout...

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    Advanced administration 81 data - routing screen rip enable rip check this to enable the rip (routing information protocol) feature of the wireless router. The wireless router supports rip 1 only. Static routing static routing table entries this list shows all entries in the routing table. • the "pr...

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    82 add add a new entry to the static routing table, using the data shown in the "properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect. Update update the current static routing table entry, using the data shown in the "properties" area on screen. Delete delete the ...

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    Advanced administration 83 static routing - example figure 6: routing example for the wireless router's routing table for the lan shown above, with 2 routers and 3 lan segments, the wireless router requires 2 entries as follows. Entry 1 (segment 1) destination ip address 192.168.1.0 network mask 255...

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    84 security this screen allows you to set firewall and other security-related options. Data - security screen firewall enable dos firewall if enabled, dos (denial of service) attacks will be detected and blocked. The default is enabled. It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled. N...

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    Advanced administration 85 options respond to icmp the icmp protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by network monitoring and diagnostic programs. • if checked, the wireless router will respond to icmp packets received from the internet. • if not checked, icmp packets from the ...

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    86 upgrade firmware the firmware (software) in the wireless router can be upgraded using your web browser. You must first download the upgrade file, then select upgrade on the administration menu. You will see a screen like the following. To perform the firmware upgrade: 1. Download the firmware fro...

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    87 appendix a troubleshooting this appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview this chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the wireless router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the wireless router st...

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    88 solution 2: the wireless router processes the data passing through it, so it is not trans- parent. Use the special applications feature to allow the use of internet applications that do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the dmz function. This should work with almo...

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    89 appendix b about wireless lans this appendix provides some background information about using wireless lans (wlans). Modes wireless lans can work in either of two (2) modes: • ad-hoc • infrastructure ad-hoc mode ad-hoc mode does not require a wireless router or a wired (ethernet) lan. Wireless st...

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    90 channels the wireless channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • wireless routers use a fixed channel. You can select the channel used. This allows you to choose a channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the usa and canada, 11 channels are available....

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    91 appendix c specifications 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/...

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    92 regulatory approvals ce standards this product complies with the 99/5/eec directives, including the following safety and emc standards: • en300328-2 • en301489-1/-17 • en60950 ce marking warning this is a class b product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in whic...