Dell 2350 Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide
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Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Router Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How To Setup Microsoft® Windows® XP Clients Connecting To The Router Using Your Router Overview Factory Default Settings Setup - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 2
P/N Y6925 Revision A01, December 2004 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 3
Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to a DSL or cable modem, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 4
(wired) port depending on the connected computer. The maximum distance between the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and each wirelessly connected computer is 300 feet. This distance may be less depending on your environment. By default, you can use the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router in the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 5
your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same network name. Back to Top Encryption In a WLAN, wireless clients and access points send and receive information through - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 6
encryption. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router supports both Wired problem, select key 1 for the wireless client. NOTE: Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN. Otherwise, they cannot communicate with each other. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 7
upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. WPA is derived from and will be forward-compatible with the future IEEE 802.11i standard ; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router also supports Advanced Encryption Security (AES - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 8
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 9
its factory-default settings. Internet This accepts an RJ-45 connector for connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a xDSL or cable modem LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 This accepts RJ-45 connectors for connecting up to 4 computers to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router's 4-port switch - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 10
Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 11
Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Cable Modem Connection DSL Modem Connection Cable Modem with USB Connection Configuring Your Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Dell Wireless - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 12
ISP. · The Local Area Network and Wireless interfaces are configured with the DHCP server enabled. This means that the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will allocated IP addresses to any connect computer automatically. · Default user name and password is admin. Use this to access - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 13
port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. Open your web browser (for example Internet Explorer) and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. 5. Enter the default username and password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 14
four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. The setup should work on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router with the factory default settings. NOTE - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 15
port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. Open your web browser (for example Internet Explorer) and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. 5. Enter the default username and password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 16
cable modem. The modem may need several minutes to initialize. 6. Insert the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD into the CD drive on the computer to start the Setup Wizard, and then click the Router Installation button and follow the onscreen instructions. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 17
already in your network running to avoid IP address conflicts. To disable the DHCP server functions, follow the steps below: 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 18
the OK button. 6. A NOTE page will appear with the instructions on how to refresh the IP address of your computer. 7. Click the Continue button. 8. When your web browser returns to the home page of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, the device has successfully restarted with the new settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 19
will assist in configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router router for gaming. In some cases, the firewall feature of the router will cause a game to not function as intended. This document will not provide details for each game, but will discuss how to open TCP/IP ports for one or more - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 20
9. Reboot the client computer. The client computer will use the newly assigned IP and will not have any TCP/IP ports blocked by the firewall feature of the router. Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 21
the availability of a WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com. 1. Log into the web configuration of your router at http://my.router, or the default address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text in the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 22
two possible encryption methods-TKIP and AES. Choose one that your wireless clients support. 5. Click the NEXT button, and then click Save and Restart to NOTE: The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One is the Wireless Security feature in - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 23
Off Broadcast SSID 1. Log into the web configuration of your router at http://my.router, or the default address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text in the user name and password fields: "admin". 3. Go to the Advanced Settings menu option - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 24
& Printer Sharing Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Installing the File & Printer Sharing Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service. For Windows 2000 and XP 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon (on the desktop in Windows 2000 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 25
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your to share and left-click Sharing. 2. Click Share As. 3. Type a name for the share and follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 26
pack installed you have installed on your Windows XP operating the setup of the computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is different. To check what service pack is installed, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 27
How to Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients with Service Pack 2 to Connect to the Router How To Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients with Service Pack 1 to Connect To The Router Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 28
be a combination of numbers, letters, or numbers and letters. The network key must match the network key that you specified on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 1. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 29
Setup Wizard has been launched, select the "Connect Wireless Computer" option and follow the on screen instructions. NOTE: If the network encryption key on your wireless client does not match the key set on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, your computer will fail to connect to the network - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 30
Page Using Your Router: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web-Based Configuration Tool Overview Factory Default Settings: Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 31
restore these settings back to your router. Setting User Name Password Device Name IP Address Subnet Mask 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP WAN DHCP Client ESSID (wireless network name) Channel Encryption DHCP Server NAT Routing Default admin admin Dell Wireless 2350 BroadBand router 192.168.2.1 255.255.255 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 32
Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD and the Dell support website. It - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 33
button, and then click Run. b. Type the following text in the Open: field: X:\setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive. Once Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. · Install Control Utility Install the Control Utility on a computer · User's Guide View the user's guide - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 34
DSL modem. · To connect additional computers to your network after you have successfully installed the router using the Router Installation option, place the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD in each additional computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Additional Computers to add - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 35
Confirming the Internet Connection - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 36
If you are using a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection, your computer will then need to reboot. After rebooting, the Setup Wizard will run and display the below message. Click next to continue. Successful Reboot - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 37
The next step is to reboot your modem. After rebooting the modem, click next to continue. - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 38
Connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how to disconnect your cable/DSL modem from your computer. Disconnecting the Cable/DSL Modem: Step 1 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 39
Step 2 illustrates how to connect the cable/DSL modem to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Connecting the Modem to the Router: Step 2 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 40
Step 3 illustrates how to connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your computer. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Computer: Step 3 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 41
Step 4 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to your computer. Connecting the Router to the Computer: Step 4 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 42
Step 5 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is connected to the power supply. Connecting the Power Supply to the Router: Step 5 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 43
Step 6 illustrates how to verify that you have connected everything as outlined.. Verifying your Connections: Step 6 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 44
Configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the boxes provided. PPPoE Settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 45
Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to use WEP to secure wireless connections. If you chose this option the your wireless clients will also need to use the same WEP settings. To setup a network that does not use encryption select "Setup a Non Secure Router" option. Follow the onscreen instruction - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 46
The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when you have finished. Configuring the Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 47
Congratulations You have successfully installed the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and configured the first computer for Internet access. Congratulations - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 48
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OK button. 2. From the main menu, click the Install Control Utility button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Back to Top Uninstalling the Control Utility 1. If the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 50
The control utility program will run automatically upon each computer start-up by default. If the utility does not start automatically, run the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Dell Control Utility from the Start menu. Once running, a router icon is created in the system tray in the lower right - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 51
your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, or if the user name and password have not been changed from the default settings, type admin in the User Name field and admin in the Password field. 4. Click the OK button. The Configuration screen appears. NOTE: Dell technical support representatives - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 52
Back to Top Log Off Select this option to log out of the web-based configuration. Press the Submit button to confirm that you want to log off. NOTE: The web-based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 53
or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router device before you turn it on. Back to Top Technical Specifications Standards supported Protocols Environment IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g TCP - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 54
: "Up to 100m" indoors and "Up to 450m" outdoors (open range) Frequency range: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread ) · France: 13 (1-13) · Japan: 13 (1-13) Specific features · Taiwan: 11 (1-11) Supported bit rates: For 802.11g: · 54 Mbps · 48 Mbps · 36 Mbps · 24 Mbps · - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 55
The Dell Wireless 2350 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions latest regulatory information, documentation, and other updates, please visit the Dell website at support.dell.com. Canada -- Industry Canada (IC) This device complies - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 56
with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW. Back to Top must accept any interference that may cause undesired operation. Dell declares that WRTA-108GD ( FCC ID: MXF-R930720G ) is limited in - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 57
This Dell Wireless 2350 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com. Back to Top Limited Warranties and Return Policy Dell-branded hardware products purchased in - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 58
the reloading of software • Non-Dell-branded products and accessories • Problems that result from: - External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power - Servicing not authorized by us - Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 59
Government and Education Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service Dell-Branded Memory 1-800-822-8965 1-800-234-1490 1-888-363-5150 What will Dell do? During the first 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: For the first 90 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 60
not satisfied? We pride ourselves on our great customer service. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive under this limited warranty, please let us will be limited solely to the dispute or controversy between you and Dell. Any award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 61
reloading of the software • Non-Dell branded products and accessories • Problems that result from: - External causes such as accident, abuse, misuse, or problems with electrical power - Servicing not authorized by us - Usage that is not in accordance with product instructions - Failure to follow the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 62
number listed in the following table. Please also have your Dell service tag number or order number available. Individual Home Consumers; Home Office and Small Business Customers: Technical Support and Customer Service 1-800-847-4096 Medium, Large, and Global Commercial Customers; Government - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 63
problem is not covered under this warranty, we will notify you and inform you of service service contract? If your service contract is with Dell, service will be provided to you under the terms of the service contract. Please refer to that contract for details on how to obtain service. Dell's service - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 64
Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. To expedite the process of your refund or credit, Dell expects you to return the products to Dell must be in as-new condition, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 65
Dell Customer Service at 1-800-387-5759 to receive a Credit Return Authorization Number. You must ship the Dell Software and Peripherals products back to Dell -new condition, software products must be unopened, and all of the manuals, floppy disk(s), CD(s), power cables, and other items included with - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 66
permitted by law. In the absence of applicable legislation, this Guarantee will be the end user's sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 67
Name System (or Service) (DNS) DNS is an Internet service that translates domain names into IP addresses. A DNS instructions combine the plain or clear text of information with a sequence of hexadecimal numbers, called an encryption key. Before transmitting information over the airwaves, the wireless - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 68
Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, there is a LAN Ethernet interface and a WAN Ethernet interface; hence, there is a LAN IP address and a WAN IP address. Link Light A link light is a light on a network device that indicates a good network connection. Hubs typically have a link light for each port - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 69
or validating a user or equipment to an Internet service provider, usually via a username and/or password. It is a selection or action that reconfigures a device to the default parameters, as it was originally manufactured. Port A port is a connector on a networking device used to attach - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 70
a larger geographic area than can be covered by a LAN. Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN) A WLAN is a type of Local services. xDSL Modem DSL is a type of service that allows people to access the Internet via their telephone lines. This service is typically available via a telephone company or service - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 71
Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Router Turning Off Broadcast SSID Setting Up File and Printer Sharing How To Setup Microsoft® Windows® XP Clients Connecting To The Router Using Your Router Overview Factory Default Settings Setup - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 72
P/N Y6925 Revision A01, December 2004 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 73
your network; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. All wireless clients and access points in a WLAN must use the same network name. Back to Top Encryption In a WLAN, wireless clients and access points send and receive information through - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 74
encryption. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router supports both Wired problem, select key 1 for the wireless client. NOTE: Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN. Otherwise, they cannot communicate with each other. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 75
upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. WPA is derived from and will be forward-compatible with the future IEEE 802.11i standard ; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router also supports Advanced Encryption Security (AES - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 76
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 77
its factory-default settings. Internet This accepts an RJ-45 connector for connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a xDSL or cable modem LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 This accepts RJ-45 connectors for connecting up to 4 computers to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router's 4-port switch - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 78
Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 79
Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Wireless Networking Overview A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to a DSL or cable modem, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 80
(wired) port depending on the connected computer. The maximum distance between the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and each wirelessly connected computer is 300 feet. This distance may be less depending on your environment. By default, you can use the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router in the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 81
ISP. · The Local Area Network and Wireless interfaces are configured with the DHCP server enabled. This means that the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will allocated IP addresses to any connect computer automatically. · Default user name and password is admin. Use this to access - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 82
port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. Open your web browser (for example Internet Explorer) and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. 5. Enter the default username and password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 83
four LAN ports on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to the Ethernet port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. The setup should work on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router with the factory default settings. NOTE - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 84
port on your computer through another Ethernet cable. 3. Turn on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 4. Open your web browser (for example Internet Explorer) and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. 5. Enter the default username and password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 85
cable modem. The modem may need several minutes to initialize. 6. Insert the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD into the CD drive on the computer to start the Setup Wizard, and then click the Router Installation button and follow the onscreen instructions. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 86
already in your network running to avoid IP address conflicts. To disable the DHCP server functions, follow the steps below: 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, or the default IP address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 87
the OK button. 6. A NOTE page will appear with the instructions on how to refresh the IP address of your computer. 7. Click the Continue button. 8. When your web browser returns to the home page of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, the device has successfully restarted with the new settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 88
will assist in configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router router for gaming. In some cases, the firewall feature of the router will cause a game to not function as intended. This document will not provide details for each game, but will discuss how to open TCP/IP ports for one or more - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 89
9. Reboot the client computer. The client computer will use the newly assigned IP and will not have any TCP/IP ports blocked by the firewall feature of the router. Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 90
the availability of a WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com. 1. Log into the web configuration of your router at http://my.router, or the default address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text in the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 91
two possible encryption methods-TKIP and AES. Choose one that your wireless clients support. 5. Click the NEXT button, and then click Save and Restart to NOTE: The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router offers two ways to set the wireless encryption in your router. One is the Wireless Security feature in - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 92
Off Broadcast SSID 1. Log into the web configuration of your router at http://my.router, or the default address http://192.168.2.1. The Enter Network Password login prompt appears. 2. Type the following text in the user name and password fields: "admin". 3. Go to the Advanced Settings menu option - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 93
& Printer Sharing Installing File and Printer Sharing Sharing a printer Sharing files Installing the File & Printer Sharing Follow the instructions below to install the file and printer sharing service. For Windows 2000 and XP 1. Right-click the My Network Places icon (on the desktop in Windows 2000 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 94
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Sharing files You can share files on your computer so that users on other computers on your to share and left-click Sharing. 2. Click Share As. 3. Type a name for the share and follow the on-screen instructions to complete. Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 95
pack installed you have installed on your Windows XP operating the setup of the computer to connect to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is different. To check what service pack is installed, follow these steps: 1. Click the Start button, and then click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 96
How to Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients with Service Pack 2 to Connect to the Router How To Setup Microsoft Windows XP Clients with Service Pack 1 to Connect To The Router Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 97
be a combination of numbers, letters, or numbers and letters. The network key must match the network key that you specified on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. 1. From the desktop, click the Start button and click Control Panel. 2. If you are looking at the Category View of Control Panel - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 98
Setup Wizard has been launched, select the "Connect Wireless Computer" option and follow the on screen instructions. NOTE: If the network encryption key on your wireless client does not match the key set on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, your computer will fail to connect to the network - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 99
Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Cable Modem Connection DSL Modem Connection Cable Modem with USB Connection Configuring Your Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Dell Wireless - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 100
™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Advanced IP Settings DHCP Server Settings Time Zone Advanced Wireless Parental Control Advance Filtering DNS Server Status Dynamic DNS Access Control Settings Port Forwarding Settings Static Routing Administration Settings NOTE: Dell technical support - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 101
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network. IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server. If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 102
Enable DHCP Server Functions By default, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is set to function as a DHCP server. If you are installing the unit on an existing network that already has a DHCP server or simply do not want the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to function as the network's DHCP - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 103
down list. The Time Zone Settings affect the Intruder Detection Log. This setting overrides the time stamp on IP packets that are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During the summer months, the clock will move one click the box Enable Daylight Saving. Back to Top Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 104
enables radio transmission and reception on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Hide my wireless network Checking this option disables the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sending out beacon packets to the wireless network. It is not selected by default and other users can easily find and - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 105
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet. RTS (Request to Send) mechanism prevents the Hidden Node problem. bytes. It is recommended to use the default value or only minor reductions of this default value. DTIM Interval DTIM (Delivery Traffic - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 106
settings to factory defaults by clicking the Restore Defaults button. Back to Top Parental Control Parental Control IP filtering is a mechanism that the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to accept or deny certain types of IP datagrams based on the IP address, port number, protocol type, and - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 107
traffic. Click ADD button to setup source IP, Destination IP, IP protocol, TCP port, and UDP port. Once a rule has been setup then if there is a packet that is matched with the rules then it will be either accepted or dropped by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router depending on the rule setting. Back - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 108
access the network through the router. The Dell Wireless 2350 broadband Router by default allows any local client computer to access the network. There are two tables for Access Control Settings, The Grant Access Table and the Deny Access Table. Each table is able to support up to 32 entries. Only - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 109
the router. 4. To remove an existing rule, click to select edit beside MAC address. 5. A pop-up window will open and click the Delete button to remove it. NOTE: The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers and not to wired client computers. Back to Top Port Forwarding - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 110
192.168.2.2 on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router (192.168.2.1) controlled LAN. You can configure 192.168.2.2 to have port forwarding for port 80 (HTTP), then users on the Internet can go to http://X.X.X.X and get the HTTP server (192.168.2.2). The data traffic entering service port 80 will be - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 111
the application's user manual. Commonly Used Ports Services HTTP (WEB Server) FTP TELNET SMTP (Mail Server) POP3 (Mail Server) IRC NNTP (News Server) Protocol Type TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP Ports 80 20, 21 23 25 110 6667 119 Port Triggering Port triggering allows the router to watch outgoing - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 112
and configure the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. One of most common use of UPnP on the router is to open ports to allow application-specific data to be forwarded through the router for various Internet services or gaming applications. The router detection and the router configuration process - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 113
Type the correct password and click the OK button to access the web configuration tool. Authentication Screen Example 2: Manage the router's port forwarding rules from the Windows XP interface. NOTE: If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 114
Add. 9. Type Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service, and click to select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 115
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router using the Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Internet IP Address · Internet MAC Address · LAN IP Address · LAN Subnet Mask · Network Name (SSID Wireless Security - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 116
is used when connecting additional computers to your wireless router. · Channel This is the radio channel over which a communication transmission occurs. · Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its factory defaults. · Apply Saves current settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 117
Key fields provided to store on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits) WEP key. For 104(128)-bit encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key. · Default Key Select only one key out of - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 118
(WPA) is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software updates - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 119
you to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network. It also allows you to specify what time of day steps: 1. Click the Add button. The Parental Control window appears. 2. Enter the IP address of the computer you want to control (for example, your child's computer). - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 120
will cause a game not to function as intended. The settings listed on the Gaming menu can solve these problems. Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has an integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall that rejects any unsolicited data from the Internet to access the computer on your - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 121
the DMZ IP Address field. 3. Click the Apply button to apply the new settings. Port Forwarding Settings Port forwarding allows you to configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specific port. The ports and protocol type (TCP, UDP, or both) will depend on what gaming service you are - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 122
IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. 3. Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port ping capability. The default setting is disabled. The router will not answer ping requests, so your WAN port is invisible to port scanners, which - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 123
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its default factory configuration. Save Current System Configuration To File Saves the current settings of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a .pro file. Load System Configuration Manually Loads settings onto the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 124
the Cancel button. Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly. Back to Top - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 125
, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. Your Internet browser will open and you will be logged into the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router's web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 126
restore these settings back to your router. Setting User Name Password Device Name IP Address Subnet Mask 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP WAN DHCP Client ESSID (wireless network name) Channel Encryption DHCP Server NAT Routing Default admin admin Dell Wireless 2350 BroadBand router 192.168.2.1 255.255.255 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 127
Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD and the Dell support website. It - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 128
button, and then click Run. b. Type the following text in the Open: field: X:\setup.exe where X is the drive letter of your CD drive. Once Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. · Install Control Utility Install the Control Utility on a computer · User's Guide View the user's guide - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 129
DSL modem. · To connect additional computers to your network after you have successfully installed the router using the Router Installation option, place the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router CD in each additional computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Additional Computers to add - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 130
Confirming the Internet Connection - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 131
If you are using a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection, your computer will then need to reboot. After rebooting, the Setup Wizard will run and display the below message. Click next to continue. Successful Reboot - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 132
The next step is to reboot your modem. After rebooting the modem, click next to continue. - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 133
Connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how to disconnect your cable/DSL modem from your computer. Disconnecting the Cable/DSL Modem: Step 1 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 134
Step 2 illustrates how to connect the cable/DSL modem to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Connecting the Modem to the Router: Step 2 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 135
Step 3 illustrates how to connect the supplied Ethernet cable to your computer. Connect the Ethernet Cable to the Computer: Step 3 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 136
Step 4 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to your computer. Connecting the Router to the Computer: Step 4 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 137
Step 5 illustrates how the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is connected to the power supply. Connecting the Power Supply to the Router: Step 5 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 138
Step 6 illustrates how to verify that you have connected everything as outlined.. Verifying your Connections: Step 6 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 139
Configuring the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the boxes provided. PPPoE Settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 140
Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to use WEP to secure wireless connections. If you chose this option the your wireless clients will also need to use the same WEP settings. To setup a network that does not use encryption select "Setup a Non Secure Router" option. Follow the onscreen instruction - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 141
The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when you have finished. Configuring the Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 142
Congratulations You have successfully installed the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router and configured the first computer for Internet access. Congratulations - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 143
Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 144
OK button. 2. From the main menu, click the Install Control Utility button. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Back to Top Uninstalling the Control Utility 1. If the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 145
The control utility program will run automatically upon each computer start-up by default. If the utility does not start automatically, run the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Dell Control Utility from the Start menu. Once running, a router icon is created in the system tray in the lower right - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 146
your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, or if the user name and password have not been changed from the default settings, type admin in the User Name field and admin in the Password field. 4. Click the OK button. The Configuration screen appears. NOTE: Dell technical support representatives - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 147
Back to Top Log Off Select this option to log out of the web-based configuration. Press the Submit button to confirm that you want to log off. NOTE: The web-based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 148
Page Using Your Router: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Overview Factory Default Settings Setup Wizard Control Utility Web-Based Configuration Tool Overview Factory Default Settings: Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 149
port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when in Gateway mode. However, some ISPs may request you to do additional setup, such as PPPoE, before using your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to access the Internet. Access Point (AP) mode allows your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 150
C IP subnet (e.g. 255.255.255.0). The Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is not used in this mode. NOTE: If the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will not be available. The Gateway mode is the default setting in Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Back - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 151
Data encryption provides added security by encoding network communications using an encryption key. Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, in conjunction with wireless network adapters that support encryption, can scramble your transmitted data to make it difficult for someone to eavesdrop - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 152
on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Select only one key out of the four provided in the Default Key drop wireless client at http://support.dell.com. · WPA Pre-shared Key WPA Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is a field where the password is entered. All wireless clients must also use this password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 153
) Internet connection, enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP. NOTICE: If you are charged for your Internet Connection by the minute, unplug the network cable from the Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when Internet access is no longer desired. Back to - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 154
the Save & Restart button to update the network configurations for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. New settings are written to the firmware, and the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router reboots automatically. NOTE: If you have wireless clients in your network, you must configure the clients - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 155
™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Advanced IP Settings DHCP Server Settings Time Zone Advanced Wireless Parental Control Advance Filtering DNS Server Status Dynamic DNS Access Control Settings Port Forwarding Settings Static Routing Administration Settings NOTE: Dell technical support - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 156
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network. IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server. If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 157
Enable DHCP Server Functions By default, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is set to function as a DHCP server. If you are installing the unit on an existing network that already has a DHCP server or simply do not want the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to function as the network's DHCP - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 158
down list. The Time Zone Settings affect the Intruder Detection Log. This setting overrides the time stamp on IP packets that are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During the summer months, the clock will move one click the box Enable Daylight Saving. Back to Top Advanced Wireless Advanced Wireless - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 159
enables radio transmission and reception on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Hide my wireless network Checking this option disables the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sending out beacon packets to the wireless network. It is not selected by default and other users can easily find and - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 160
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet. RTS (Request to Send) mechanism prevents the Hidden Node problem. bytes. It is recommended to use the default value or only minor reductions of this default value. DTIM Interval DTIM (Delivery Traffic - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 161
settings to factory defaults by clicking the Restore Defaults button. Back to Top Parental Control Parental Control IP filtering is a mechanism that the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to accept or deny certain types of IP datagrams based on the IP address, port number, protocol type, and - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 162
traffic. Click ADD button to setup source IP, Destination IP, IP protocol, TCP port, and UDP port. Once a rule has been setup then if there is a packet that is matched with the rules then it will be either accepted or dropped by Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router depending on the rule setting. Back - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 163
access the network through the router. The Dell Wireless 2350 broadband Router by default allows any local client computer to access the network. There are two tables for Access Control Settings, The Grant Access Table and the Deny Access Table. Each table is able to support up to 32 entries. Only - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 164
the router. 4. To remove an existing rule, click to select edit beside MAC address. 5. A pop-up window will open and click the Delete button to remove it. NOTE: The Access Control Settings apply to wireless client computers and not to wired client computers. Back to Top Port Forwarding - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 165
192.168.2.2 on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router (192.168.2.1) controlled LAN. You can configure 192.168.2.2 to have port forwarding for port 80 (HTTP), then users on the Internet can go to http://X.X.X.X and get the HTTP server (192.168.2.2). The data traffic entering service port 80 will be - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 166
the application's user manual. Commonly Used Ports Services HTTP (WEB Server) FTP TELNET SMTP (Mail Server) POP3 (Mail Server) IRC NNTP (News Server) Protocol Type TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP TCP Ports 80 20, 21 23 25 110 6667 119 Port Triggering Port triggering allows the router to watch outgoing - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 167
and configure the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. One of most common use of UPnP on the router is to open ports to allow application-specific data to be forwarded through the router for various Internet services or gaming applications. The router detection and the router configuration process - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 168
Type the correct password and click the OK button to access the web configuration tool. Authentication Screen Example 2: Manage the router's port forwarding rules from the Windows XP interface. NOTE: If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 169
Add. 9. Type Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service, and click to select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 170
Device Status: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide The Device Status screen displays the basic network settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Wireless Broadband Router. When changes either the cable is unplugged or the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has not received an IP address. - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 171
/Not Active IP address assigned to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router MAC address for the LAN and Wireless interfaces MAC address for the WAN interface The name for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router (the default is Wireless 2350 Broadband Router) Version number of the firmware currently - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 172
's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. The System Tools section also includes features to restore the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 173
Time Event Event Type Details Based on the timestamp of the IP packet, plus or minus the time offset Type of attack that the router detects Type of attack that the router detects Details about the detected attack The system can alert you via e-mail to any attempted intrusion. 1. Click to - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 174
transmit and receive traffic information which will be displayed on this page. Back to Top Import/Export Settings Import/Export Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router allows the user to save the current settings onto storage devices and to load previous saved settings back into the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 175
The figure above shows system statistics for all wired and wireless stations. Back to Top Display Routing Table Routing Table Indicator Description - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 176
in .0 refers to a network. Must follow the IP subnet mask rules To communicate with an IP address matching the destination IP Address, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sends all traffic through the gateway IP address listed here. The number of routers the packet has passed through to its - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 177
page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Configuration settings include firmware version, the ISP and device settings that have been LAN MAC table, and WAN MAC table. Back to Top Load Default Settings Load Default Settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 178
the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to be lost and replaced with the default settings. This includes the security settings you may have set up.. Click the Start button to reload the default settings. Back to Top Upgrade Firmware - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 179
is an actual Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router firmware file. The second method is to use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. To do this press the Check Internet Now button. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will check the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 180
, those changes are lost when the device is reset. Click the Start button to reset the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its current firmware settings. While the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is reset, the Power light on the front of the router blinks. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 181
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router using the Control Utility: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Internet IP Address · Internet MAC Address · LAN IP Address · LAN Subnet Mask · Network Name (SSID Wireless Security - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 182
is used when connecting additional computers to your wireless router. · Channel This is the radio channel over which a communication transmission occurs. · Default Settings Resets the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its factory defaults. · Apply Saves current settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 183
Key fields provided to store on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits) WEP key. For 104(128)-bit encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key. · Default Key Select only one key out of - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 184
(WPA) is an upgrade to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network. If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software updates - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 185
you to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network. It also allows you to specify what time of day steps: 1. Click the Add button. The Parental Control window appears. 2. Enter the IP address of the computer you want to control (for example, your child's computer). - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 186
will cause a game not to function as intended. The settings listed on the Gaming menu can solve these problems. Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has an integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall that rejects any unsolicited data from the Internet to access the computer on your - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 187
the DMZ IP Address field. 3. Click the Apply button to apply the new settings. Port Forwarding Settings Port forwarding allows you to configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specific port. The ports and protocol type (TCP, UDP, or both) will depend on what gaming service you are - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 188
IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. 3. Enter the HTTP port number that will be used on the router in the HTTP port ping capability. The default setting is disabled. The router will not answer ping requests, so your WAN port is invisible to port scanners, which - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 189
the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its default factory configuration. Save Current System Configuration To File Saves the current settings of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a .pro file. Load System Configuration Manually Loads settings onto the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 190
the Cancel button. Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly. Back to Top - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 191
, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. Your Internet browser will open and you will be logged into the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router's web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 192
port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when in Gateway mode. However, some ISPs may request you to do additional setup, such as PPPoE, before using your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to access the Internet. Access Point (AP) mode allows your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 193
C IP subnet (e.g. 255.255.255.0). The Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is not used in this mode. NOTE: If the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will not be available. The Gateway mode is the default setting in Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Back - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 194
Data encryption provides added security by encoding network communications using an encryption key. Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, in conjunction with wireless network adapters that support encryption, can scramble your transmitted data to make it difficult for someone to eavesdrop - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 195
on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Select only one key out of the four provided in the Default Key drop wireless client at http://support.dell.com. · WPA Pre-shared Key WPA Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is a field where the password is entered. All wireless clients must also use this password - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 196
) Internet connection, enter the PPPoE user name and password provided by your ISP. NOTICE: If you are charged for your Internet Connection by the minute, unplug the network cable from the Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when Internet access is no longer desired. Back to - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 197
the Save & Restart button to update the network configurations for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. New settings are written to the firmware, and the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router reboots automatically. NOTE: If you have wireless clients in your network, you must configure the clients - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 198
Device Status: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide The Device Status screen displays the basic network settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Wireless Broadband Router. When changes either the cable is unplugged or the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has not received an IP address. - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 199
/Not Active IP address assigned to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router MAC address for the LAN and Wireless interfaces MAC address for the WAN interface The name for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router (the default is Wireless 2350 Broadband Router) Version number of the firmware currently - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 200
's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. The System Tools section also includes features to restore the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 201
Time Event Event Type Details Based on the timestamp of the IP packet, plus or minus the time offset Type of attack that the router detects Type of attack that the router detects Details about the detected attack The system can alert you via e-mail to any attempted intrusion. 1. Click to - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 202
transmit and receive traffic information which will be displayed on this page. Back to Top Import/Export Settings Import/Export Settings The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router allows the user to save the current settings onto storage devices and to load previous saved settings back into the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 203
The figure above shows system statistics for all wired and wireless stations. Back to Top Display Routing Table Routing Table Indicator Description - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 204
in .0 refers to a network. Must follow the IP subnet mask rules To communicate with an IP address matching the destination IP Address, the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router sends all traffic through the gateway IP address listed here. The number of routers the packet has passed through to its - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 205
page displays both the configuration settings and diagnostics for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Configuration settings include firmware version, the ISP and device settings that have been LAN MAC table, and WAN MAC table. Back to Top Load Default Settings Load Default Settings - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 206
the default settings option will cause the current settings for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to be lost and replaced with the default settings. This includes the security settings you may have set up.. Click the Start button to reload the default settings. Back to Top Upgrade Firmware - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 207
is an actual Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router firmware file. The second method is to use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. To do this press the Check Internet Now button. The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router will check the - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 208
, those changes are lost when the device is reset. Click the Start button to reset the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to its current firmware settings. While the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router is reset, the Power light on the front of the router blinks. Back to Top Back to Contents Page - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 209
Back to Contents Page A Look at the Hardware: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behaviour for each LED - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 210
its factory-default settings. Internet This accepts an RJ-45 connector for connecting the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to a xDSL or cable modem LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN 4 This accepts RJ-45 connectors for connecting up to 4 computers to the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router's 4-port switch - Dell 2350 | Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide - Page 211
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Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router
User's Guide
Contents
Introduction
Overview
Wireless Networking Overview
A Look at the Hardware
Installation and Configuration
Cable Modem Connection
DSL Modem Connection
Cable Modem with USB Connection
Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router as an Access Point for an Existing Network
Configuring Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router for Gaming
Setting Wireless Encryption in Your Router
Turning Off Broadcast SSID
Setting Up File and Printer Sharing
How To Setup Microsoft® Windows® XP Clients Connecting To The Router
Using Your Router
Overview
Factory Default Settings
Setup Wizard
Control Utility
Web-Based Configuration Tool
Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information
Technical Specifications
Regulatory Information
Limited Warranties and Return Policy
Glossary
Online Customer Support
Information in this document is subject to change without notice.
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