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    Model # AR315W USER'S MANUAL i
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    Setup Wizard ...12 LAN Screen ...16 Wireless Screen...18 Password Screen ...23 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION 24 Overview ...24 Windows Clients ...24 Macintosh Clients ...34 Linux Clients...34 Other Unix Systems ...34 Wireless Servers...61 WAN Port Configuration 65 CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED ADMINISTRATION 68 Overview
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    ...80 Security...84 Upgrade Firmware ...86 APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING 87 Overview ...87 General Problems ...87 Internet Access...87 Wireless Access ...88 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS 89 Modes ...89 BSS/ESS...89 Channels ...90 WEP...90 Wireless LAN Configuration 90 APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS 91
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    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 Router for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. Wireless Router Features
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    Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for Wireless LANs. • Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard provides for backward compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be
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    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 unknown wireless
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    - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Router is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless Router. Data includes "network traffic" as well as user data
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    values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the Power LED has flashed TWICE. 4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the factory
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    (for WAN port usage) • To use the Wireless Router, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. Procedure Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. You should setup the router with a wired
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    's network card and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router. Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on and the router and try Step 2 again. If you still encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Chapter 3 Setup. For Windows 2000/XP
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    . 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 of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again. 8
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    For Windows 95/98/ME Step 4 Go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. Step 5 of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don't get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again. 9
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    instructions for the required functions. To Do this: Configure PCs on your LAN. Check Wireless Router operation and Status. Use any of the following Advanced features: • Access Control • Dynamic DNS • Advanced Internet (Special Applications, DMZ, URL Filter) • Virtual Servers (Port Forwarding
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    Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support the Router Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field. Step 2 Enter admin for both the User name and Password fields
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    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. 12
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    select PPPoE and click Next. Otherwise, choose your Login procedure for connecting to the Internet. Step 4c For PPPoE users, enter your Username and Password required to get online and click Next. Note: some ISP's require the domain name to be included with your username. Example: username@sbcglobal
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    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 is successful and click Close. If the test did not pass, please refer to Appendix A Troubleshooting. 14
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    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
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    configured to treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway. See the supported. See the following section for further details on using DHCP. Buttons Save Save the data on screen. Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload the file from the Wireless Router
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    client, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server. • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client. This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows uses the term Obtain an IP Address
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    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 Router feature, use the Wireless link on the main
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    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 Wireless Stations will only be able to use the Wireless Router if they are fully backward compatible with the 802.11b standard. Channel
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    the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. System Security Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: System: • Disabled - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. • WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted
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    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 key. • Enter the key value
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    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
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    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. 23
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    and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If you are using the default Wireless Router settings and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. • By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server, automatically providing a suitable IP Address (and related
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    settings are correct, as follows: 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 Address from the
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    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 Search Order list is empty, enter the DNS address provided by
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    PC Configuration 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. 27
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    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 Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the
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    PC Configuration 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
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    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 it obtains an IP Address from the
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    PC Configuration 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/
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    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 Address from the
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    connection manually" and click Next. 8. Check "Connect using a broadband connection that is always on" and click Next. 9. Click Finish to close the New Connection Wizard. Setup is now completed. Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software
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    . • Set your "Default Gateway" to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. • Ensure your DNS (Name server) settings are correct. To act as a DHCP Client (recommended) The procedure below may vary according to your version of Linux and X -windows shell. 1. Start your X Windows client. 2. Select Control
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    and WPA remain disabled on the Wireless Router, all stations must have WEP and WPA disabled. • If WEP or WPA is enabled on the Wireless Router, each station must use the same settings as the Wireless Router. Note: By default, the Wireless Router will allow both 802.11b and 802.11g connections. 35
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    an incoming connection. Refer to Chapter 6 - Advanced Features for further details. • Applications that use non-standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the Wireless Router's built-in firewall. You can define such applications as Special Applications to allow them to function normally
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    Display all system information in a sub-window. Restart Clicking this button will restart (reboot) the Wireless Router. All existing connections through the Wireless Router will be terminated, but will usually re-connect automatically. Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen. 37
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    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). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently
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    new messages. Update the data on screen. Connection Log Messages Message Connect on Demand Manual connection Reset physical connection Connecting with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem. The existing connection has been lost. This could be
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    seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). PPTP Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established will restart the Log, while the Refresh button will update the messages shown on screen. Buttons Connect If not connected, establish
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    currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Update the data on screen. Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Connection Status This indicates whether or not the connection is
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    connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Update the data on screen. Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond An example screen is shown below. Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware
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    seen by Internet users. This address is allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established. • If in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Update the data on screen. Connection Details - SingTel RAS If using the
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    Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately. NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking
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    Refresh Operation and Status • 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. Update the data shown on screen. 45
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    allocated by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Network Mask The Network Mask associated with the IP Address above. Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address ; use the "Renew" button if you wish to manually renew the lease immediately. 46
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    • If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Router, this button will say "Renew". Clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to DHCP Server. • If an IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Release".
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    to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Default" group unless explicitly moved to another group. 2. Set the desired restrictions on the other groups ("Group 1", "Group 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4") as needed. 3. Assign PC to the groups as required. Restrictions are imposed by blocking "Services
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    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 2", "Group 3" and "Group 4", and cannot be renamed. "Members" Button Click this button to
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    "Default", then members cannot be added or deleted. This group contains PCs not allocated to any other group. See the following section for details of the Group Members screen. Click this to open a sub-window where you can define or modify the Schedule. If you wish to define additional Services, or
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    " button will add the selected PC (in the Other PCs list) to the current group. PCs not assigned to any group will be in the "Default" group. PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the
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    . • Times must be entered using a 24 hr clock. • If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Data - Default Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can be scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 can
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    of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields. Finish Port For TCP and UDP Services, enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in
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    Save Cancel Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. 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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    your DDNS data on the Wireless Router's DDNS screen. 4. The Wireless Router will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is re- corded at the DDNS server. If the DDNS Service provides software to perform this "IP address update"; you should disable the "Update" function, or not use
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    . Enter your current password for the DDNS Service. Enter the domain name allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one name, enter the name you wish to use. • This message is returned by the DDNS Server • Normally, this message should be "Update successful" • If the message is
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    • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Communication Applications The Wireless Router supports most applications transparently. But sometimes it is not clear which PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen. If
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    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 non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Wireless Router's firewall. In this
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    by the application server, for data you receive. • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you send data to the remote system or service. • Start - Enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single
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    The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, making 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 the
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    String to the site list. Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet firewall in this device. The "Virtual Server" feature solves these problems and allows Internet users to connect to your servers, as illustrated
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    Port No. External Port No. Buttons Use this to Enable or Disable support for this Server, as required. • If Enabled, any incoming connections will be forwarded software. Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server. Enter the port number that the Server software is configured to use. The port
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    . For each entry, the PC must be running the appropriate Server software. Defining your own Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish any desired changes (for example, change the Enable/Disable setting). 3. Click "Update" to save changes to the selected Server. 1. Select the entry from the
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    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. 64
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    as seen from the WAN port. Normally there is no need Default button to insert the default value, or enter a value directly. IP Address Automatic Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common. Leave this selected if your ISP allocates an IP Address to the Wireless Router
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    ISP. It must be compatible with the IP Address above. • Gateway IP Address (Not required for PPPoE) The address of the router or gateway, as ISP does not use a login method (username, password) for Internet access, leave this at the default value None (Direct connection). Otherwise, check the
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    MAC address from your PC into the MAC address field. You must click "Save" to actually change the address used. Save your changes to the Wireless Router. Reverse any changes made since the last "Save". 67
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    to be changed from the Internet. Only required if your LAN has other Routers or Gateways. Security Firewall and other security-related settings. Normally, the default settings do not need to be changed. Firmware Upgrade Upgrade the Firmware (software) installed in your Wireless Router. 68
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    downloaded configuration file to the Wireless Router, by uploading it to the Wireless Router. This screen also allows you to set the Wireless Router back to its factory default . Default Config Clicking the Restore Defaults button will reset the Wireless Router to its factory default settings
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    Wireless Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, 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 immediately if a DoS (Denial of Service) attack is detected. If enabled,
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    Send E-Mail Address E-mail Address Subject SMTP Server Port No. Advanced Administration Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. (Simple Mail Transport Protocol) Server you use for outgoing E-mail. Enter the port number used to connect to the SMTP Server. The default value is 25. 71
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    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.
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    upgrade the firmware in this device. This is normally not required. • UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your LAN. UPnP is supported by Windows Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Wireless Router
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    applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right click the Wireless Router in My Network Places, and select Properties) MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value should only be changed if advised to do so by Technical Support.
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    that are "DHCP Clients" are automatically added to the database, and updated as required. • By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The Wireless Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the
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    the selected PC from the list. This should be done in 2 situations: • The PC has been removed from your LAN. • The entry is incorrect. Refresh Update the data on screen. Generate Report Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database. Advanced View the Advanced
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    this matches the PC's "hostname". IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: "Obtain an IP address automatically"). The Wireless Router will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normally
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    "Hardware Address", "Physical Address", or "Network Adapter Address". The Wireless Router uses this to provide a unique identifier for each PC. Because of fail unless the PC is connected to the LAN, and powered on. Update Selected Update (modify) the selected PC, using the data in the "Properties"
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    In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router. If the port number is not 80, the port number is also required. (After the IP Address, enter ":" followed by the port number.) e.g. HTTP://123.123.123.123:8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is
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    the Static Routing table instead. (You also need to configure the other Routers.) • If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router, enable RIP on the Wireless Router, and ensure the following Windows 2000 settings are correct: • Open Routing and Remote Access • In the console
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    Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries Properties This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • The "Properties" area shows details of the selected item in the list. • Change any the properties as required, then click the "Update
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    and has no effect. Update the current Static Routing Wireless Router, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet. To achieve this, the local LAN must be configured to use the Wireless Router as the Default Router or Default Gateway. Local Router The local router is the Router
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    Gateway IP Address Metric 192.168.1.0 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) 192.168.0.100 (Wireless Router's local Router) 2 192.168.2.0 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C) 192.168.0.100 3 For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.168
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    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. Note
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    • If checked, the Wireless Router will respond to ICMP packets received from the Internet. • If not checked, ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored. Disabling this option provides a slight increase in security. The IPSec protocol is used to establish a secure
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    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 from
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    Address within the range 192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 and thus compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.1. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the Wireless Router. In Windows, you can check these settings by using Control PanelNetwork to check
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    work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature. Wireless Access Problem 1: Solution 1: Problem 2: Solution 2: My PC can't locate the Wireless Router. Check the following. • Your PC is set to Infrastructure
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    Stations that are set to "Infrastructure" mode. BSS/ESS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Wireless Router, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. ESS A group
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    wish to connect to. Alternatively, the SSID can be set to "any" or null (blank) to allow connection to any Wireless Router. The Wireless Stations and the Wireless Router must use the same settings for WEP (Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit). WEP Key: If WEP is enabled, the Key must be the same on
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    Appendix C C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Dimensions Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Network Protocol: Network Interface: LEDs Power Adapter Wireless Router 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) 0° C to 40° C -10° C to 70° C TCP/IP 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) LAN
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    a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Appendix D Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlinkplus.com 92
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Model # AR315W
USER’S MANUAL