Multi-Function Wireless Router Wireless Access Point Broadband Internet Access 4-Port Switching Hub User's Guide ii Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................... 1 Wireless Router Features ............................................................................................... 1 Package Contents ............................................................................................................ 3 Physical Details................................................................................................................ 4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION............................................................................................. 6 Requirements................................................................................................................... 6 Procedure ......................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 3 SETUP .............................................................................................................. 8 Overview .......................................................................................................................... 8 Configuration Program .................................................................................................. 9 Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................. 11 LAN Screen.................................................................................................................... 14 Wireless Screen.............................................................................................................. 16 Password Screen ............................................................................................................ 19 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................................ 20 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 20 Windows Clients ............................................................................................................ 20 Macintosh Clients.......................................................................................................... 32 Linux Clients.................................................................................................................. 32 Other Unix Systems....................................................................................................... 32 Wireless Station Configuration.................................................................................... 33 CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS ....................................................................... 34 Operation ....................................................................................................................... 34 Status Screen.................................................................................................................. 34 Connection Status - PPPoE .......................................................................................... 36 Connection Status - PPTP ............................................................................................ 38 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond.......................................................................... 39 Connection Details - SingTel RAS ............................................................................... 40 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ....................................................... 42 CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES ............................................................................ 44 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 44 Advanced Menu Screen ................................................................................................ 44 Advanced Internet Screen ............................................................................................ 45 Access Control ............................................................................................................... 49 Remote Management .................................................................................................... 55 Virtual Servers............................................................................................................... 56 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) ........................................................................ 59 Upgrade Firmware ........................................................................................................ 61 CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION............................................................... 62 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 62 PC Database................................................................................................................... 63 Options ........................................................................................................................... 67 Security........................................................................................................................... 69 Logs................................................................................................................................. 71 MAC Address ................................................................................................................ 73 Routing ........................................................................................................................... 74 i APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................. 78 Overview ........................................................................................................................ 78 General Problems .......................................................................................................... 78 Internet Access............................................................................................................... 78 Wireless Access .............................................................................................................. 79 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS........................................................................ 80 Modes ............................................................................................................................. 80 BSS/ESS.......................................................................................................................... 80 Channels......................................................................................................................... 81 WEP................................................................................................................................ 81 Wireless LAN Configuration........................................................................................ 81 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................... 82 Multi-Function Wireless Router .................................................................................. 82 Wireless Interface.......................................................................................................... 82 FCC Statement .............................................................................................................. 83 P/N: 9560K30001 Copyright 2003. All Rights Reserved. Document Version: 1.0 All trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners. ii Chapter 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. 1 Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multifunction device providing the following services: · · · Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. Wireless Access Point for 802.11b Wireless Stations. Figure 1: Wireless Router Wireless Router Features The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Internet Access Features · Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation). DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included. · · PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address. 1 · Wireless Router User Guide Advanced Internet Functions · Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. · Special Internet Applications. Applications that use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable such applications to be used normally. · · Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required setup is quick and easy. DMZ. 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, which are incompatible with Firewalls. URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made. VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required. · · · Wireless Features · · · · · Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11b (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs. Speeds to 22Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11b maximum of 11Mbps are supported, as well as the TI "B+" enhancement which allows 22Mbps between compatible devices. WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64 Bit, 128 Bit and 256 Bit (for TI devices only) are supported. Access Control. The Access Control feature can ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN. Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. LAN Features · · 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it easy to create or extend your LAN. DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. · Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Configuration & Management · · Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration. Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. 2 Introduction · UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. 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 (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN. NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is ...