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Contents

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Contents

About This Guide

Technical Support

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Related Publications

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Typographical Conventions

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Special Message Formats

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Chapter 1

Introduction

About the Router

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1-1

Key Features

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1-2

802.11a Standards-based Wireless Networking

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1-3

Content Filtering

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1-4

Security

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1-4

Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet

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1-5

TCP/IP

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1-5

Easy Installation and Management

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1-5

Maintenance and Support

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1-6

Chapter 2

Setting Up the Hardware

Package Contents

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2-1

The Router’s Front Panel

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The Router’s Rear Panel

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2-3

Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity

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2-3

Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Requirements

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2-4

PC Requirements

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2-4

DSL or Cable Modem Requirements

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2-4

Connecting the Router

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2-4

Connecting to Your DSL or Cable Modem

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2-5

Connecting to Your Ethernet LAN

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2-5

Preparing Wireless Connections

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Section	Page
Reference Manual for the Model HR314 802.11a Hi-Speed Wireless Router	1
Contents	5
About This Guide	15
Technical Support	15
Related Publications	15
Typographical Conventions	16
Special Message Formats	16
Chapter1 Introduction	17
About the Router	17
Key Features	18
802.11a Standards-based Wireless Networking	19
Content Filtering	20
Security	20
Autosensing 10/100 Ethernet	21
TCP/IP	21
Easy Installation and Management	21
Maintenance and Support	22
Chapter2 Setting Up the Hardware	23
Package Contents	23
The Router’s Front Panel	24
The Router’s Rear Panel	25
Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity	25
Local Area Network (LAN) Hardware Requirements	26
PC Requirements	26
DSL or Cable Modem Requirements	26
Connecting the Router	26
Connecting to Your DSL or Cable Modem	27
Connecting to Your Ethernet LAN	27
Preparing Wireless Connections	27
Connecting the Power Adapter	28
Verifying Connections	28
Chapter3 Preparing Your Network	29
Preparing Your Computers for TCP/IP Networking	29
Configuring Windows 95, 98, and ME for TCP/IP Networking	30
Installing or Verifying Windows Networking Components	30
Enabling DHCP to Automatically Configure TCP/IP Settings	32
Selecting Windows’ Internet Access Method	32
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	33
Configuring Windows NT, 2000 or XP for IP Networking	33
Install or Verify Windows Networking Components	33
Verifying TCP/IP Properties	34
Configuring A Macintosh for TCP/IP Networking	34
Configuring MacOS 8.6 or 9.x for TCP/IP Networking	34
Configuring MacOS X for TCP/IP Networking	35
Verifying Macintosh TCP/IP Properties	35
Verifying the Readiness of Your DSL or Cable Modem Internet Account	37
Are Login Protocols Used?	37
What is Your Configuration Information?	37
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Windows Computers	38
Obtaining ISP Configuration Information for Macintosh Computers	39
Restarting the Network	39
Ready for Configuration	40
Chapter4 Basic Configuration of the Router	41
Accessing the Web Configuration Manager	41
Configuration using the Setup Wizard	44
Configuring Dynamic IP Accounts	45
Configuring for Fixed IP Accounts	46
Configuring Login Accounts	47
Manual Configuration	48
Completing the Configuration	49
Chapter5 Wireless	51
Considerations For A Wireless Network	51
Security	52
Placement and Range	52
Wireless LAN Setup	53
Firmware Upgrade	54
Security	55
Authentication Type	55
WEP and Encrypion Keys	56
Access Control	57
Station List	58
Chapter6 Content Filtering	59
Configuring for Content Filtering	59
E-Mail	60
Block Sites	62
Schedule	63
Logs	64
Chapter7 Maintenance	67
System Status	67
Attached Devices	70
Router Software Upgrade	70
Configuration File Settings Management	71
Restore and Backup the Configuration	72
Erase the Configuration	72
Changing the Configuration Password	73
Chapter8 Advanced Configuration of the Router	75
Configuring for Port Forwarding to Local Servers	76
Add a Custom Service	77
Edit or Delete a Port Forwarding Entry	77
Local Web and FTP Server Example	77
Tip: Multiple Computers for Half Life, KALI or Quake III	78
Security	78
DMZ Server	78
Respond to Ping on Internet WAN Port	79
Dynamic DNS	80
LAN IP Setup	81
DHCP	81
Use router as DHCP server	82
Static Routes	83
Static Route Example	84
Packet Filtering	86
Reserved IP adresses	87
Remote Management	89
Chapter9 Troubleshooting	91
Basic Functioning	91
Power LED Not On	92
Test LED Never Turns On or Test LED Stays On	92
LAN or Internet Port LEDs Not On	93
Troubleshooting the Web Configuration Interface	93
Troubleshooting the ISP Connection	94
Troubleshooting a TCP/IP Network Using a Ping Utility	95
Testing the LAN Path to Your Firewall	96
Testing the Path from Your PC to a Remote Device	96
Using the Default Reset Button to Restore the Factory Configuration and Password	97
Problems with Date and Time	98
Appendix A Technical Specifications	99
Appendix B Network and Routing Basics	101
Basic Router Concepts	101
What is a Router?	101
Routing Information Protocol	102
IP Addresses and the Internet	102
Netmask	104
Subnet Addressing	105
Private IP Addresses	107
Single IP Address Operation Using NAT	108
MAC Addresses and Address Resolution Protocol	109
Domain Name Server	109
IP Configuration by DHCP	110
Wireless Networking	110
Wireless Network Configuration	110
Ad-hoc Mode (Peer-to-Peer Workgroup)	111
Infrastructure Mode	111
Extended Service Set Identification (ESSID)	111
Authentication and WEP Encryption	112
Wireless Channel Selection	113
Ethernet Cabling	115
Uplink Switches, Crossover Cables, and MDI/MDIX Switching	116
Cable Quality	116
Glossary	117

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