User manual D-LINK DWL-G730AP

D-Link AirPlus GTM DWL-G730AP 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Pocket Router/AP Manual Building Networks for People Contents Package Contents ................................................................................ 3 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4 Wireless Basics .................................................................................... 6 Hardware Overview .............................................................................. 8 Getting Started in AP Mode .................................................................. 9 Getting Started in Client Mode ........................................................... 10 Getting Started in Router Mode ...........................................................11 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode ......................................... 12 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode............................... 24 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode .................................. 35 Networking Basics .............................................................................. 60 Technical Specifications ..................................................................... 73 Contacting Technical Support ............................................................. 76 Warranty and Registration .................................................................. 77 2 Package Contents Contents of Package: D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G730AP 802.11g/2.4GHz Wireless Pocket Router/AP Power Supply - 5V DC, 1.2A Manual on CD Quick Installation Guide Ethernet Cable USB Power Cable Travel Case If any of the above items are missing, please contact your reseller. Note: Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the DWL-G730AP will cause damage and void the warranty for this product. System Requirements: Computer with Windows XP/2000/Me operating system with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer version 6.0 or Netscape Navigator version 7.0, with JavaScript enabled 3 Introduction The pocket-sized DWL-G730AP gives you all the features of a full-size router/access point with pocket-size convenience and portability. Carry it along with you on business trips and vacations, and experience the convenience of wireless networking with your colleagues and family almost anywhere you travel. With 3 different operating modes, the versatile DWL-G730AP can be used as a portable access point, AP client or router. At up to five times the speed of previous wireless devices (maximum wireless signal rate up to 54Mbps*), you can work faster and more efficiently, increasing productivity. With the DWL-G730AP, bandwidth-intensive applications like graphics or multimedia will benefit significantly because large files are able to move across the network quickly. The D-Link AirPlusTM G DWL-G730AP Wireless Pocket Router/AP is an 802.11g high-performance, wireless device that is also compatible with 802.11b devices. It is an ideal way to extend the reach and number of computers connected to your wireless network. The DWL-G730AP is capable of data transfer rates up to 54Mbps*, when used with other D-Link AirPlus G products, and can be integrated into a large network. *"Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildng materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate." 4 Features and Benefits Up to 5X Faster with AirPlus G Products - maximum wireless signal rate up to 54Mbps.* With increased data rate and capacity, the DWL-G730AP delivers media rich content such as digital images, videos, and MP3 files much faster than standard 802.11b networks. Fully 802.11b Compatible ­ Fully compatible with the IEEE 802.11b Network Security with up to 128-bit WEP Encryption ­ Supports standard and interoperable with all existing 802.11b compliant devices. 64/128-bit WEP encryption for a level of security for your data and wireless communication. Built-in DHCP Server ­ If enabled, it will automatically assign IP addresses to wireless clients on the local network. Web-based interface for Managing and Configuring ­ Easy-to-use interface independent of the operating system. *"Maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE Standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, buildng materials and construction, and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate." 5 Wireless Basics D-Link wireless products are based on industry standards to provide easy-to-use and compatible high-speed wireless connectivity within your home, business or public access wireless networks. D-Link wireless products will allow you access to the data you want, when and where you want it. You will be able to enjoy the freedom that wireless networking brings. A Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) is a computer network that transmits and receives data with radio signals instead of wires. WLANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments, and public areas such as airports, coffee shops and universities. Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently. Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users. Wireless users can use the same applications they use on a wired network. Wireless adapter cards used on laptop and desktop systems support the same protocols as Ethernet adapter cards. People use WLAN technology for many different purposes: Mobility - Productivity increases when people have access to data in any location within the operating range of the WLAN. Management decisions based on real-time information can significantly improve worker efficiency. Low Implementation Costs ­ WLANs are easy to set up, manage, change and relocate. Networks that frequently change can benefit from WLANs ease of implementation. WLANs can operate in locations where installation of wiring may be impractical. Installation and Network Expansion - Installing a WLAN system can be fast and easy and can eliminate the need to pull cable through walls and ceilings. Wireless technology allows the network to go where wires cannot go - even outside the home or office. Scalability ­ WLANs can be configured in a variety of ways to meet the needs of specific applications and installations. Configurations are easily changed and range from peer-to-peer networks suitable for a small number of users to larger infrastructure networks to accommodate hundreds or thousands of users, depending on the number of wireless devices deployed. Inexpensive Solution - Wireless network devices are as competitively priced as conventional Ethernet network devices. 6 Wireless Basics (continued) Installation Considerations Keep in mind, that the number, thickness and location of walls, ceilings, or other objects that the wireless signals must pass through, may limit the range. Typical ranges vary depending on the types of materials and background RF (radio frequency) noise in your home or business. The key to maximizing wireless range is to follow these basic guidelines: 1 Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the DWL-G730AP and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your DWLG730AP's range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized. Be aware of the direct line between network devices. A wall that is 1.5 feet thick (.5 meters), at a 45-degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet (1 meter) thick. At a 2-degree angle it looks over 42 feet (14 meters) thick! Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling (instead of at an angle) for better reception. 2 3 Building materials can impede the wireless signal - a solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range. Try to position wireless devices and computers with wireless adapters so that the signal passes through drywall or open doorways and not other materials. 4 Keep your product away (at least 3-6 feet or 1-2 meters) from electrical devices or appliances that generate RF noise. 7 Hardware Overview Top Panel Power LED: Solid indicates a connection to a good power source. LAN LED: Solid indicates an Ethernet connection. Blinking indicates activity on the Ethernet network. WLAN LED: A solid light indicates that the wireless segment is ready. This LED blinks during wireless data transmission. Mode Selection Switch: Used to select AP, client, or router mode. Rear Panel Reset Button: Used to restore default settings. Receptor for Power Adapter LAN Port This is the connection for Ethernet cables to your Ethernet-enabled device. When in Router mode, this port functions as a WAN port. 8 Getting Started - in AP mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 5 6 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Connect the router to the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP (in access point mode). (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G730AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G510.) Install the drivers for the wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (e.g, the DWL-G630; See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630.) 9 Getting Started - in Client mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem Connect the Cable or DSL modem to your broadband router (see the Quick Installation Guide included with your router.) Connect the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP (in client mode) to your laptop. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G730AP.) 10 Getting Started - in Router mode An Example of a Wireless Infrastructure Network 2 1 3 4 5 Please remember that D-Link AirPlus G wireless devices are pre-configured to connect together, right out of the box, with their default settings. For a typical wireless setup at home (as shown above), please do the following: You will need broadband Internet access (a Cable or DSL-subscriber line into your home or office) Consult with your Cable or DSL provider for proper installation of the modem. Connect the modem to the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G730AP (in router mode). (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G730AP.) If you are connecting a desktop computer in your network, you can install the D-Link AirPlus G DWL-G510 wireless PCI adapter into an available PCI slot on your desktop computer. (See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G510.) Install the drivers for the wireless Cardbus adapter into a laptop computer. (e.g, the DWL-G630; See the Quick Installation Guide included with the DWL-G630.) 11 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode After you have completed the initial installation and the Setup Wizard (as illustrated in the Quick Installation Guide that is included with the DWL-G730AP), and you have selected AP Mode, you can access the configuration menu, at any time, by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. The DWL-G730AP's default IP address is shown below: Open the web browser Type in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. (192.168.0.30). http://192.168.0.30 Note: If you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G730AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. 12 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless Hexadecimal digits consist of the numbers 0-9 and the letters A-F ASCII (American Standard Code for Information Interchange) is a code for representing English letters as numbers from 0127 SSID: (Service Set Identifier) default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change Authentication: Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA to select Wi-Fi Protected Access in conjunction with a RADIUS server in your network Select WPA-PSK to select Wi-Fi Protected Access without a RADIUS server. WEP: Select Enabled or Disabled. the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. WEP Encryption: Select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption. Key Type: Select Hexadecimal or ASCII key type Keys 1-4: Input up to four encryption keys. You will select one of these to be the active key. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes. 13 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA SSID: (Service Set Identifier) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. Authentication: Select WPA to select Wi-Fi Protected Access in conjunction with a RADIUS server in your network. When WPA is selected fill in the following fields: RADIUS Server 1 IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Port: Enter the Port number here. Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret here. RADIUS Server 2 IP: Enter the IP address of the RADIUS server. Port: Enter the Port number here. Shared Secret: Enter the shared secret here. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes. 14 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK SSID: (Service Set Identifier) Default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. Authentication: When WPA-PSK is selected fill in the following fields: Passphrase: Enter the Passphrase here. Confirmed Passphrase: Confirm the Passphrase here. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes. 15 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > LAN Dynamic IP Address: Select this option if you would like to have an IP Address automatically assigned to the DWL-G730AP by a DHCP server in your network. DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. It is a protocol for assigning dynamic IP addresses "automatically." With a DHCP Server there is no need to manually assign an IP Address. Static IP Address: Select this option if you are manually assigning an IP address. IP Address: 192.168.0.30 is the default IP address of the access point. Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 is the default Subnet Mask. All devices on the network must have the same subnet mask to communicate on the network. Gateway: Enter the IP address of the router in your network. DNS Server: Enter the IP address of the DNS server. The DNS server translates domain names such as www.dlink.com into IP addresses. If you need to assign static IP addresses to the devices in your network, please remember that the IP address for each computer or device must be in the same IP address range as all the devices in the network. Each device must also have the same subnet mask. For example: Assign the first computer an IP address of 192.168.0.2 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, the second device an IP address of 192.168.0.3 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0, and so on. Note: Devices that are assigned the same IP address may not be visible on the network. IP Address 16 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP Server: Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. If you want to use the DWL-G730AP as a DHCP server, to automatically assign dynamic IP addresses on the network, you will select Enabled. Starting IP Address: If you have enabled the DHCP server function, enter the starting point of the IP address range for your network. have enabled the DHCP function of the DWL-G730AP. Ending IP Address: Enter the ending IP address of your IP address range, if you Lease Time: Choose the length of time during which the DHCP function of the DWL-G730AP automatically regenerates the IP addresses to the devices in your network. DHCP Client Table: Lists the devices on your network that are receiving dynamic IP addresses from the DWL-G730AP. 17 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Beacon Interval: Beacons Advanced > Performance are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance. DTIM Interval (Beacon Rate): (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value between 1 and 255 (default is 3) for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.) A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the network. The default setting is Auto. Mode Setting: For utmost speed, select G Mode to include only 802.11g devices in your network. Select Mix Mode to include 802.11g and 802.11b devices in your network. Preamble: Short Preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters. SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of Antenna Transmit Power: Select the transmission power of the antenna. Limiting antenna power can be useful for security purposes. the SSID name across the network. SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network. All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication. 18 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters Use MAC Filters to allow or deny wireless clients (identified by their MAC addresses) access to the DWL-G730AP. You can manually add a MAC address or select the MAC address from the list of clients that are currently connected to the router (Connected PCs). The default setting is Disabled MAC Filters. MAC Filter List: This list will display the MAC addresses that are in the selected 19 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Tools > Admin New Password: Enter the new password. Confirm Password: Re-enter the password to confirm it. Save Settings: The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. Tools > System Load Settings: The saved file or any other saved setting file can be loaded back on the access point. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. Click Load when you have selected the file to be loaded back onto the access point. Restore: You may also reset the DWL-G730AP back to factory settings by clicking on Restore. Make sure to save the unit's settings before clicking on Restore. You will lose your current settings when you click Restore. 20 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the DWL-G730AP on this page. When you click Click here to check... in this window you will be connnected to D-Link's website, where you can download the latest firmware update. After you have completed the firmware download to your hard drive, click Browse to browse your local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Click Apply. This screen displays the current firmware version, and the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-G730AP. Status > Device Info 21 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Status > Log View Log The DWL-G730AP keeps a running log of events and activities occurring on the AP. If the device is rebooted, the logs are automatically cleared. You may save the log files under Log Setting. First Page - The first page of the log. Last Page - The last page of the log. Previous - Moves back one log page. Next - Moves forward one log page. Clear - Clears the logs completely. Log Settings - Brings up the page to configure the logs. Log Settings Not only does the DWL-G730AP display the logs of activities and events, it can be setup to send these logs to another location. The logs can be sent via email to an email account. 22 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Mode (continued) Status> Stats Traffic Statistics The DWL-G730AP keeps statistics of traffic that passes through it. You are able to view the amount of packets that pass through the Ethernet and wireless portions of the network. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. Connected Wireless PCs List Status > Wireless This list displays the MAC addresses of connected PCs and the length of time that they have been connected. Select from this menu for extra help. Menu Help 23 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode Whenever you want to configure your network or the DWL-G730AP, you can access the Configuration Menu by opening the Web browser and typing in the IP address of the DWL-G730AP. The DWL-G730AP default IP address is shown at right. Open the Web browser Type in the IP address of the AP Client (http://192.168.0.30) Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G730AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. 24 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDService Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Channel6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Wireless ModeAuthentication- Select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK to select Wi-Fi Protected Access without a RADIUS server. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. WEP- WEP Encryption- Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit Key TypeKeys 1-4Select HEX or ASCII Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use 25 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK SSIDService Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wirelesslocal area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. Click Site Survey to view the available networks. Channel6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. (Note: The wireless adapters will automatically scan and match the wireless setting.) Wireless ModeAuthentication- Select Infrastructure or Ad-Hoc mode. Select Open System, Shared Key or WPA-PSK When WPA-PSK is selected fill in the following fields: Passphrase: Enter the Passphrase here. Confirmed Passphrase: Confirm the Passphrase here. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes. 26 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-G730AP. These settings may be referred to as private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. IP AddressSubnet MaskGatewayDNS Server- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.30 The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 The IP address of the router. The IP address of the Domain Name Server. 27 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Advanced > Performance Beacon Interval: Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon interval value. Default (100) is recommended. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2432. If you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 256 and 2432 are recommended. Fragmentation: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate, you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 256 to 2346. Setting the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance. DTIM Interval: (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) Enter a value between 1 and 255 (default is 3) for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM.) A DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. TX Rates: Select the transmission rate for the network. The default setting is Auto. Preamble Type: Short Preamble is the default setting. (High traffic networks should use the shorter preamble type.) The preamble defines the length of the CRC block (Cyclic Redundancy Check is a common technique for detecting data transmission errors) used in communication between the access point and the wireless network adapters. SSID Broadcast: (Service Set Identifier) Enable or Disable (default) the broadcast of Antenna Transmit Power: Select the transmission power of the antenna. Limiting antenna power can be useful for security purposes. the SSID name across the network. SSID is a name that identifies a wireless network. All devices on a network must use the same SSID to establish communication. 28 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > Admin Administrator Settings Enter the password. New PasswordConfirm Password- Enter the password again. 29 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > System The current system settings can be saved as a file onto the local hard drive. To reload a system settings file, click on Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the system file to be used. Save Settings to Local Hard Drive- Click Save to save the current settings to the local hard drive Load Settings from Local Hard Drive- Click Browse to find the settings, then click Load Restore to Factory Default SettingsClick Restore to restore the factory default settings 30 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Tools > Firmware You can upgrade the firmware of the router here. Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer. Check the D-Link support site for firmware updates at http://support.dlink.com and download firmware upgrades to your hard drive. After you have downloaded the firmware upgrade to your hard drive, click Browse to browse the local hard drive and locate the firmware to be used for the update. Firmware Upgrade- Click on the link in this screen to find out if there is updated firmware; if so, download the new firmware to your hard drive. Browse- After you have downloaded the new firmware, click Browse in this window to locate the firmware update on your hard drive. Click Apply to complete the firmware upgrade. 31 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Status > Device Info This screen displays the current firmware version, and the current wireless and Ethernet settings of the DWL-G730AP. 32 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Status > Stats This screen displays theTraffic Statistics. Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the DWL-G730AP on both the Ethernet and the wireless networks. The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted. 33 Using the Configuration Utility in AP Client Mode (continued) Help The Help menu is displayed here. Click on a topic to learn more about it. 34 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode To configure the DWL-G730AP in Router mode, you must be connected to the router via a wireless network adapter. The LAN Port on the unit functions as a WAN port when the DWL-G730AP is operating in Router mode. To run the setup wizard, establish a wireless connection with the DWL-G730AP and follow the steps below. To use the DWL-G730AP as a router, toggle the switch on the back of the unit. Open the Web browser Type in the IP address of the router (http://192.168.0.30) Note: if you have changed the default IP address assigned to the DWL-G730AP, make sure to enter the correct IP address. Type admin in the User Name field Leave the Password blank Click OK Home > Wizard The Home>Wizard screen will appear. Please refer to the Quick Installation Guide for more information regarding the Setup Wizard. 35 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > Wireless SSIDService Set Identifier (SSID) is the name designated for a specific wireless local area network (WLAN). The SSID's factory default setting is default. The SSID can be easily changed to connect to an existing wireless network or to establish a new wireless network. ChannelAuthentication- 6 is the default channel. All devices on the network must share the same channel. Select Open System to communicate the key across the network. Select Shared Key to limit communication only to those devices that share the same WEP settings. Select WPA-PSK to select Wi-Fi Protected Access without a RADIUS server. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a wireless security protocol for Wireless Local Area Networks (WLAN). WEP provides security by encrypting the data that is sent over the WLAN. Select Enabled or Disabled. Disabled is the default setting. Select the level of encryption desired: 64-bit, or 128-bit. Select HEX or ASCII. Input up to 4 WEP keys; select the one you wish to use. WEP- WEP EncryptionKey TypeKeys 1-4- 36 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > Wireless > WPA-PSK SSID: (Service Set Identifier) default is the default setting. The SSID is a unique name that identifies a network. All devices on a network must share the same SSID name in order to communicate on the network. If you choose to change the SSID from the default setting, input your new SSID name in this field. Channel: Channel 6 is the default channel. Input a new number if you want to change the default setting. All devices on the network must be set to the same channel to communicate on the network. Authentication: When WPA-PSK is selected fill in the following fields: Passphrase: Enter the Passphrase here. Confirmed Passphrase: Confirm the Passphrase here. Apply: Click Apply to apply the changes. 37 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > WAN > Dynamic IP Address Dynamic IP Address is selected here. Other options include: Static IP Address (if your ISP provides you with a static IP address), PPPoE (for most DSL users), PPTP (for Europe) and BigPond Cable (for Australia). Dynamic IP AddressHost NameMAC Address- Choose Dynamic IP Address to obtain an IP address automatically. The Host Name is optional but may be required by some ISPs. The default host name is the device name of the router and may be changed. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. The default MAC address is set to the WAN's physical interface MAC address on the router. You can use the "Clone MAC Address" button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router. It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP. Enter a DNS address if you do not wish to use the one provided by your ISP. Maximum Transmission Unit-1500 is the default setting Enter an MTU value only if required by your ISP. Otherwise, leave it at the default setting. Clone MAC Address- Primary/ Secondary DNS AddressMTU- 38 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > LAN LAN is short for Local Area Network. This is considered your internal network. These are the IP settings of the LAN interface for the DWL-G730AP. These settings may be referred to as Private settings. You may change the LAN IP address if needed. The LAN IP address is private to your internal network and cannot be seen on the Internet. IP AddressSubnet MaskLocal Domain- The IP address of the LAN interface. The default IP address is: 192.168.0.30 The subnet mask of the LAN interface. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 This field is optional. Enter in the local domain name. 39 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Home > DHCP DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol. The DWL-G730AP has a builtin DHCP server. The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN/private network. Be sure to set your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP/IP settings to "Obtain an IP Address Automatically." When you turn your computers on, they will automatically load the proper TCP/IP settings provided by the DWL-G730AP. The DHCP server will automatically allocate an unused IP address from the IP address pool to the requesting computer. You must specify the starting and ending address of the IP address pool. DHCP ServerEnding IP AddressLease Time- Select Enabled or Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Starting IP Address- The starting IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The ending IP address for the DHCP server's IP assignment. The length of time for the IP lease. Enter the Lease time. The default setting is one hour. Static DHCP is used to allow the DHCP server to assign some Static IP addresses via specific MAC addresses. Static DHCPNameIPMAC AddressDHCP ClientSelect Enabled or Disabled. Enter a name here. Enter the last digits of the IP address here. Enter the MAC address of the computer that will be assigned the Static DHCP IP address. Use this pull-down list to list DHCP clients on your network. To copy the MAC address into the MAC address section above, simply select the client from the pull-down list and click the Clone button. 40 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server The DWL-G730AP can be configured as a virtual server so that remote users accessing Web or FTP services via the public IP address can be automatically redirected to local servers in the LAN (Local Area Network). The DWL-G730AP firewall feature filters out unrecognized packets to protect your LAN network so all computers networked with the DWL-G730AP are invisible to the outside world. If you wish, you can make some of the LAN computers accessible from the Internet by enabling Virtual Server. Depending on the requested service, the DWL-G730AP redirects the external service request to the appropriate server within the LAN network. The DWL-G730AP is also capable of port-redirection meaning incoming traffic to a particular port may be redirected to a different port on the server computer. Each virtual service that is created will be listed at the bottom of the screen in the Virtual Servers List. There are pre-defined virtual services already in the table. You may use them by enabling them and assigning the server IP to use that particular virtual service. 41 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server (continued) Virtual ServerNamePrivate IPProtocol TypePrivate PortPublic PortSelect Enabled or Disabled. Enter the name referencing the virtual service. The server computer in the LAN (Local Area Network) that will be providing the virtual services. The protocol used for the virtual service. The port number of the service used by the Private IP computer. The port number on the WAN (Wide Area Network) side that will be used to access the virtual service. The schedule of time when the virtual service will be enabled. The schedule may be set to Always, which will allow the particular service to always be enabled. If it is set to From, select the time frame for the service to be enabled. If the system time is outside of the scheduled time, the service will be disabled. If you have a Web server that you wanted Internet users to access at all times, you would need to enable it. Web (HTTP) server is on LAN (Local Area Network) computer 192.168.0.25. HTTP uses port 80, TCP. Name: Web Server Private IP: 192.168.0.25 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 80 Public Port: 80 Schedule: always Schedule- Example #1: 42 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Virtual Server (continued) Click on this icon to edit the virtual service Click on this icon to delete the virtual service Example #2: If you have an FTP server that you wanted Internet users to access by WAN port 2100 and only during the weekends, you would need to enable it as such. FTP server is on LAN computer 192.168.0.30. FTP uses port 21, TCP. Name: FTP Server Private IP: 192.168.0.30 Protocol Type: TCP Private Port: 21 Public Port: 2100 Schedule: From: 01:00AM to 01:00AM, Sat to Sun All Internet users who want to access this FTP Server must connect to it from port 2100. This is an example of port redirection and can be useful in cases where there are many of the same servers on the LAN network. 43 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Applications Some applications such as Internet gaming, video conferencing, Internet telephony and others, require multiple connections. These applications save difficulties working through NAT (Network Address Translation). Special Applications makes some of these applications work with the DWL-G730AP. If you need to run applications that require multiple connections, specify the port normally associated with an application in the "Trigger Port" field, select the protocol type as TCP or UDP, then enter the public ports associated with the trigger port to open them for inbound traffic. Note! Only one PC can use each Special Application tunnel. Name: Trigger Port: Trigger Type: Public Port: This is the name referencing the special application. This is the port used to trigger the application. It can be either a single port or a range of ports. This is the protocol used to trigger the special application. This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application. You may define a single port or a range of ports. You can use a comma to add multiple ports or port ranges. This is the protocol used for the special application. Public Type: Special Applications List The DWL-G730AP provides some predefined applications in the table on the bottom of the Web page. Select the application you want to use and enable it. 44 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters > IP Filters Filters are used to deny or allow LAN (Local Area Network) computers from accessing the Internet. The DWL-G730AP can be setup to deny internal computers by their IP or MAC addresses. The DWL-G730AP can also block users from accessing restricted web sites. IP Filters: Use IP Filters to deny LAN IP addresses from accessing the Internet. You can deny specific port numbers or all ports for the specific IP address. The IP address of the LAN computer that will be denied access to the Internet. The single port or port range that will be denied access to the Internet. Select the protocol type This is the schedule of time when the IP Filter will be enabled. IP: Port: Protocol Type: Schedule: 45 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters > URL Blocking URL Blocking: Select Enable or Disable. Enter the words or word contained in the URL that you wish to block. Click Apply to activate the URL blocking. Select the URL block that you want to delete. Click Delete. Click Apply to save changes. Delete: Apply: 46 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters > MAC Filters Disable MAC Filters: Allow: Deny: Name: Clear: MAC Address: Clone: Apply: Click to Disable MAC Filters. Allow only those devices with the listed MAC addresses access to the network. Deny the devices that are listed from accessing the network. Enter a name for the device. Click Clear to erase the name. Enter the MAC address manually. Select the DHCP Client from the pull-down list and click Clone to enter the MAC address into the list. Click Apply to save the changes. 47 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Filters > Domain Blocking Disable: Allow: Deny: Permitted Domains: Blocked Domains: Delete: Click Disable to disable domain blocking. Click Allow to allow access to all domains except Blocked Domains. Click Deny to deny access to all domains except Permitted Domains. Enter the permitted domains here. Click Apply. Enter the blocked domains here. Click Apply. Select a domain from either the permitted or blocked domain list, and click Delete to delete this domain. 48 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > Firewall Firewall Rules is an advanced feature used to deny or allow traffic from passing through the DWLG730AP. It works in the same way as IP Filters with additional settings. You can create more detailed access rules for the DWL-G730AP. When virtual services are created and enabled, it will also display in Firewall Rules. Firewall Rules contain all network firewall rules pertaining to IP (Internet Protocol). Note: The DWL-G730AP MAC Address filtering rules have precedence over the Firewall Rules. Firewall RulesNameActionSourceDestinationSchedule- Enable or disable the Firewall Enter the name Allow or Deny Enter the IP Address range Enter the IP Address range; the Protocol; and the Port Range Select Always or enter the Time Range. In the Firewall Rules List at the bottom of the screen,rules are prioritized from the top (highest priority) to the bottom (lowest priority.) 49 Using the Configuration Utility in Router Mode (continued) Advanced > DMZ 30 If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the DWL-G730AP, then you can set the client up for unrestricted Internet access. Allowing a computer to be exposed to the Internet, this feature is useful for gaming purposes. Enter the IP address of the internal computer that will be the DMZ host. Using the DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature may expose your local network to a variety of security risks, so only use this option as a last resort. DMZ- Enable or Disable the DMZ. The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) allows a single computer to be exposed to the internet. By default the DMZ is disabled. Enter the IP Address of the computer to be in the DMZ IP Address- 50