Allied Telesis AT-WA1004G - Manual

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 9 Document Conventions This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with before you begin to install the product. Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily i...

Preface 10 Where to Find Related Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent documentation, software updates, and technical information for all of our products. The documents provided on our web site are available as PDF files.

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 11 Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact information for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support online by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web...

13 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 14 ❑ Wireless Router Features on page 15 ❑ Package Contents on page 18 ❑ Physical Details on page 19

Introduction 14 Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: ❑ Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. ❑ 4-Port Switching Hub for 10Base-T or 100Base-T connections. ❑ Wireless Access...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 15 Wireless Router Features The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Internet Access Features ❑ Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through ...

Introduction 16 ❑ Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made. ❑ Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and determine which Internet services are available to each group. ❑ VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual...

Introduction 18 Package Contents The following items should be included: ❑ The Wireless Router Unit ❑ Power Adapter ❑ Quick Installation Guide ❑ CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 19 Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LED Status Description Power ON Power has been applied to the unit. OFF No power. Status ON An error has been detected. OFF The unit is operating in normal operation. Blinking This LED blinks d...

Introduction 20 Back Panel Ports Figure 3 AT-WA1004G Back Panel Table 2 Ports WAN ON Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. OFF No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. WLAN ON Wireless con...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 21 To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values, perform the following procedure: 1. Power OFF. 2. Hold the Reset button down while you power ON. 3. Keep holding the Reset button for a 5 seconds, until the RED LED Status, on the front panel, has flashed twice. 4. ...

23 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Requirements on page 24 ❑ Procedure on page 25

Installation 24 Requirements ❑ Network cables. Use standard 10/100Base-T network (UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors. ❑ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. ❑ For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) ❑ To use the Wir...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 25 Procedure To install an AT-WA1004G, perform the following procedure: 1. Choose an Installation that is a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router. Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF. Note For best Wireless reception and p...

Installation 26 5. Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 6. Verify that the Power LED is ON. The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF. If it stays ON, there is a hardware error. F...

27 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 28 ❑ Configuration Program on page 30 ❑ Setup Wizard on page 32 ❑ LAN Screen on page 37 ❑ Wireless Screen on page 40 ❑ Password Screen on page 46

Setup 28 Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: ❑ Internet Access ❑ LAN configuration ❑ Wireless setup ❑ Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, Chapter 4, PC Configuration on page 47. Other configur...

Setup 30 Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: ❑ Netscape V4.08 or late ❑ Internet Expl...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 31 Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router: 1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser. 3. In the Address box, enter “http://” and the IP...

Setup 32 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard, as shown below, will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.) Figure 5 Setup Wizard Screen 1. Step through the Wizard until finished. — You nee...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 33 Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) a...

Setup 34 DSL Modems Other Modems (for example Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you. ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 35 Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: ❑ User Name ❑ Password ❑ Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method, the following data is required: ❑ User Name ❑ Password ❑ RAS Plan Home Screen After finishing the Se...

Setup 36 Navigation and Data Input ❑ Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the “Back” button on your Browser, for navigation. ❑ Changing to another screen without clicking “Save” does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must “Save” before changing screens or your data will be ignor...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 37 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 7 LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is alread...

Setup 38 DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request. ❑ The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). ❑ The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, a...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 39 Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can: ❑ Enable or Disable the Wireless Router's DHCP Server function. ❑ Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server...

Setup 40 Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings 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 Wi...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 41 Data - Wireless Screen Identification Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Access Point name This is the same as the “Device Name” for the Wireless Router. On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display ...

Setup 42 Security Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: ❏ None - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. ❏ WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 43 WEP Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the “Configure” button on the Wireless screen. The WEP screen is shown below. Select other options for appropriated security. Figure 9 WEP Screen Data - Wireless Security Screen WEP Authentication Normally this can be left at ...

Setup 44 Keys ❏ Use the Radio button to select the default key. ❏ Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values. ❏ Keys must be entered in Hex. Hex characters are the digits (0 - 9) and the letters A- F. Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 45 WPA-PSK This screen is accessed by clicking the “Configure” button on the Wireless screen. The WPA-PSK screen is shown below. Select other options for appropriated security. Figure 10 WPA-PSK Screen Data - Wireless Security Screen WPA-PSK PSK Enter the keywork key value. D...

Setup 46 Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 11 Password Screen 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. (If no passwo...

47 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 48 ❑ Windows Clients on page 49 ❑ Checking TCP/IP Settings on page 50 ❑ Macintosh Clients on page 61 ❑ Linux Clients on page 62 ❑ Other Unix Systems on page 63 ❑ Wireless Station Configuration on page 64

PC Configuration 48 Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: ❑ TCP/IP network settings ❑ Internet Access configuration ❑ Wireless configuration

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 49 Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP...

PC Configuration 50 Checking TCP/IP Settings For Windows 9x/ME 1. Select Control Panel and then Network. 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Select Properties. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Addres...

PC Configuration 52 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 14 Windows NT 4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 53 Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router. To set this: — Click the Advanced button on the screen above. — O...

PC Configuration 54 — If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the Gateways list. Figure 16 Windows NT 4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: — Click the DNS tab. — On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Ad...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 55 For 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 following: Figure 18 Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your n...

PC Configuration 56 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 19 TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is t...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 57 Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”) If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. ❑ Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK. (Your LAN administrato...

PC Configuration 58 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 21 TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure 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...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 59 Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”) If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. ❑ In the Default gateway field, enter the Wireless Router's IP address and click OK. Your LAN administrato...

PC Configuration 60 For Windows XP 1. Select Start Menu, Settings, Control Panel and then Internet Options. 2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection. 3. Select the Connection tab and then Setup button. 4. Cancel the pop-up “Location Information” screen. 5. Click Next from the next screen....

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 61 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The D...

PC Configuration 62 Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the “Gateway”. Ensure you are logged in as “root” before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address. If you wi...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 63 Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: ❑ Ensure the “Gateway” field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. ❑ Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct.

PC Configuration 64 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. To use the Wireless Access Point in the Wireless Router, each Wireless Station must have...

65 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Operation on page 66 ❑ Status Screen on page 67 ❑ Connection Status - PPPoE on page 69 ❑ Connection Status - PPTP on page 72 ❑ Connection Status - L2TP on page 73 ❑ Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond on page 74 ❑ Con...

Operation and Status 66 Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: ❑ If using Internet-based Communication Applications, it may be necessary to specify which P...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 67 Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 22 Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen. Broadband Modem This shows the statu...

Operation and Status 68 Internet IP Address This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Provider). If there is no current connection, this will be blank or 0.0.0.0. “Connection Details” Button Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connect...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 69 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This i...

Operation and Status 70 Connection Log Messages Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen. Message Description Connect on Demand Connection attempt has ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 71 Error: PPP Connection Failed Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem. Error: Connection to Server Lost The existing connection has been lost. This could be caused by a power failure, a...

Operation and Status 72 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet....

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 73 Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - L2TP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hard...

Operation and Status 74 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond Data - Big Pond Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as s...

Operation and Status 76 Connection Details - SingTel RAS If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan which is currently used. Physical Address The hardware address of this device,...

Operation and Status 78 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Addr...

81 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 82 ❑ Access Control on page 83 ❑ Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) on page 90 ❑ Advanced Internet Screen on page 93 ❑ Virtual Servers on page 98

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 83 Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access available to PCs on your LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted In...

Advanced Features 84 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 add o...

Advanced Features 86 Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked and when selecting a group. Figure 24 Group Members Use this screen to add or remove members (PCs) from the current group. ❑ The “Del >>” button will remove the se...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 87 ❑ If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Figure 25 Default Schedule Screen Data - Default Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two separate sessions or periods can be defined. Session 2 c...

Advanced Features 88 Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 26 Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen Available Services Available Services This lists all the available services. “Delete” button Use this to...

Advanced Features 90 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 91 Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 27 DDNS Screen

Advanced Features 92 Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service DDNS Service ❏ Select the desired DDNS Service Provider from the list. You must register for the service at one of the listed Service Providers. You can reach the Service provider's Web Site by selecting them in the list and clicking the “W...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 93 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. ❑ Communication Applications ❑ Special Applications ❑ Multi-DMZ ❑ URL Filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 28 Internet Screen

Advanced Features 94 Communication Applications Most applications are supported transparently by the Wireless Router. 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 this problem aris...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 95 Also, note that the terms “Incoming” and “Outgoing” on this screen refer to traffic from the client (PC) viewpoint. Figure 29 Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name En...

Advanced Features 96 Using a Special Application ❑ Configure the Special Applications screen as required. ❑ On your PC, use the application normally. Remember that only one PC can use each Special application at any time. Also, when one PC is finished using a particular Special Application, there ma...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 97 Note 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 ...

Advanced Features 98 Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: ❑ Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. ❑ Atte...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 99 Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 31 Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers....

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 101 Defining Your Own Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you can define and manage your own Servers: Note From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. Connecting to the Virtua...

103 Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 104 ❑ Logs on page 105 ❑ Options on page 108 ❑ PC Database on page 112 ❑ Remote Management on page 117 ❑ Routing on page 119 ❑ Security on page 123 ❑ Upgrade on page 125

Advanced Administration 104 Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users. The available settings and features are: Options Various...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 105 Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the 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 Wirele...

Advanced Administration 106 Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing Internet connections are logged. Normally, the (Internet) “Destination” will be shown as an IP address. But if the “URL Filter” is enabled, the “Destination” will be shown as a URL. Access Control I...

Advanced Administration 108 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 33 Options Screen

Advanced Administration 110 Allow Internet access to be disabled ❏ If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. ❏ If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access ...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 111 MAC Address Overview: ❏ This address is a low-level network identifier for this device. It may be called “MAC Address”, “Hardware Address”, or “Physical Address”. On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. ❏ The address here in on the WAN (Inter...

Advanced Administration 112 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (for example, for the “DMZ” PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below...

Advanced Administration 114 PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the “Advanced Administration” button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 35 PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database (Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all curr...

Advanced Administration 116 Generate Report Display a read-only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database. Standard Screen Click this to view the standard PC Database screen.

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 117 Remote Management If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 36 Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Enable to allow management via the Internet.If D...

Advanced Administration 118 To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. 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 i...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 119 Routing Overview ❑ If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the “Routing” page completely. ❑ If the Wireless Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the “Routing” page even if your LAN has other Routers. ❑ If you...

Advanced Administration 120 Static Routing Table ❑ If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than the segment to which this device is attached. ❑ The other Routers must also be configured. See Configuring Other Routers on your LAN later...

Advanced Administration 122 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets for devices not on the local LAN be passed to the 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 W...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 123 Security This screen allows you to set firewall and other security-related options. Figure 38 Security Screen 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 strong...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 125 Upgrade 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. Figure 39 Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform ...

127 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. This appendix also contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 128 ❑ General Problems on page 129 ❑ Internet Access on page 130 ❑ Wireless Access on page 131

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 129 General Problems Cannot connect to the Wireless Router to configure it. Check the following: ❑ The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. ❑ Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you d...

Troubleshooting 130 Internet Access When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. ❑ Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a Fixed (Static) IP Address, c...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 131 Wireless Access My PC cannot locate the Wireless Access Point. Check the following: ❑ Your PC is set to Infrastructure Mode. (Access Points are always in Infrastructure Mode) ❑ The SSID on your PC and the Wireless Access Point are the same. Remember that the SSID is case-...

133 Appendix B About Wireless LANs This appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). This appendix also contains the following sections: ❑ Modes on page 134 ❑ BSS/ESS on page 135 ❑ Channels on page 136 ❑ WEP on page 137 ❑ Wireless LAN Configuration on page 138

About Wireless LANs 134 Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: ❑ Ad-hoc ❑ Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (for example, notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other. Infra...

About Wireless LANs 136 Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. ❑ Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best performance. In the USA and Canada, 11 chann...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 137 WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitted by your Wireless Stations. But if the data is encrypted, then it is m...

About Wireless LANs 138 Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to “Infrastructure”. (The Access Point is always in “Infras...

139 Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ❑ Multi-Function Wireless Router on page 140 ❑ Wireless Interface on page 141 ❑ Regulatory Approvals on page 142

Specifications 140 Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions W x D x H 141 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm Operating Temperature 0 o C to 40 o C Storage Temperature -10 o C to 70 o C Network Protocol TCP/IP Network Interface 5 Ethernet: 4 * 10/100Base-T (RJ45) LAN connection 1 * 10/100Base...

AT-WA1004G User’s Guide 141 Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band) Channels Maximum 14 channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation DSSS BPSK/QPSK/CCK, OFDM/CCK Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Cov...

Specifications 142 Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: ❑ EN300328-2 ❑ EN301489-1/-17 ❑ EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio inte...