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Page 2 - Table of Contents

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Functions and Features ......................................................................................... 3 2. Hardware Installation........

Page 3 - Functions and Features; Equipped with a

3 1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Wireless Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions ...

Page 5 - Hardware Installation; Connect the Router; Note

5 2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Connect the Router Note : Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem. Step 2 ...

Page 6 - Verify Connection to Router

6 2.2 Verify Connection to Router Step 1 Go to Start , Run , type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK . You will see the command prompt as below. Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter . You should get four reply responses back. Step 3 If you get Request ti...

Page 8 - After your IP address is released, click; . You should get an IP address of; Renew

8 Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew . You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.

Page 9 - Configure the Router; Enter

9 3. Configure the Router 3.1 Setup Wizard Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter . Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in . Step 3 Click on Wizard from the main menu and click Next to begin the Setup Wizard.

Page 10 - Select your; Cable Modem; DSL; and click

10 Step 4 Select your WAN Type (Internet Connection Type) and click Next . If you are not sure what your Internet Connection Type is, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. Cable Modem If you use cable modem, select Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically (Dynamic IP...

Page 11 - For Cable Modem Users:; If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the; Host Name; when; Next; when done and proceed to

11 For Cable Modem Users: Step 5a If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the Host Name field. If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the Clone MAC button. Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6 . For DSL Users: Step 5b Fill in the applicable fields according ...

Page 12 - Click; Reboot; to apply your settings.; OK; Wait for the router to reboot and proceed to; Section 4, Verify Connection

12 Step 6 Click Reboot to apply your settings. Step 8 Click OK to confirm reboot. Step 9 Wait for the router to reboot and proceed to Section 4, Verify Connection Status .

Page 13 - Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings; Checking the System Status

13 4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings 4.1 Checking the System Status View the System Status to verify your Internet connection. Step 1 Login to the router’s web configuration page and click on the Status link from the Main Menu. Step 2 Verify that the WAN Status displays valid numbers...

Page 14 - Connecting to the Router Wirelessly

14 Step 3 Once you clicked the Renew or Connect button, you should see some numbers under WAN Status . This means you have successfully established Internet connection. Note: If you still see all 0’s after clicking on the Renew or Connect button, try the troubleshooting tips at the end of this manua...

Page 15 - Web Configuration; Accessing the Web Configuration Utility; Open the web browser and type in; admin; for the password field and click; Log in

15 5. Web Configuration 5.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility You may configure the router through the web browser using the Web Configuration Utility. Step 1 Open the web browser and type in 192.168.1.1 and press Enter . Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in . You will se...

Page 19 - PPTP; Some ISPs require the use of a connection ID.; Save; to save any changes or click; Undo; to cancel any changes.

19 PPTP Enter the information provided by your ISP in the respective fields. Connection ID (optional): Some ISPs require the use of a connection ID. Maximum Idle Time (in seconds): Enter the maximum idle time (in seconds) before the router disconnects the PPPoE session. Auto-reconnect (check box): C...

Page 21 - The following fields are optional

21 5.2.2 DHCP Server This page allows you to configure the DHCP service of the router. DHCP assigns dynamic IP address to all the network devices connected to the router. DHCP Server: Select either to Enable or Disable the DHCP service (Default is Enable ). IP Pool Starting Address: Enter the start ...

Page 22 - Clients List; Deletes the client from the list.; default

22 Clients List The Clients List displays all the DHCP clients currently connected to the router. To perform the first two functions, select a client from the list first. Wake up: Sends a wake up packet to the target client. The target client must support the wake up function. Delete: Deletes the cl...

Page 23 - to enable the changes.

23 Channel: Select a transmission channel for wireless communications. The channel of any wireless clients must match the channel selected here in order for the wireless clients to access the router. Security: Select the best encryption method supported by your wireless network adapter. Disable: No ...

Page 24 - Encryption Key Length:

24 802.1x and RADIUS: Select this option only if you are using a RADIUS server for authentication. Encryption Key Length: Select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption. RADIUS Server IP: Enter the IP address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS port: Enter the port number of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Shared ...

Page 26 - Forwarding Rules; Service Ports

26 5.3 Forwarding Rules 5.3.1 Virtual Server If you want to allow Internet users to access your internal web server or ftp server, you can use the Virtual Server function to open up the ports required to access your internal servers. Service Ports: Enter the service port you wish to open to the Inte...

Page 28 - IP Address of DMZ Host:; Enter the LAN IP address of the computer you wish to set as; Enable; If your FTP server operates with a non-standard FTP port,

28 5.3.3 Miscellaneous DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of the router’s firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication with the Internet. You should only use this feature when the Special Applications function fails to make an applic...

Page 29 - Security Setting; Inbound Filter

29 5.4 Security Setting 5.4.1 Packet Filter Packet Filter enables you to control which packets are allowed to pass through the router. Outbound filter applies on all outbound packets. However, Inbound filter applies to packets that are destined to Virtual Servers or DMZ host only. Outbound Packet Fi...

Page 30 - can work with; Schedule Rule; , allowing precise control of when the filters; Example of using the Packet Filter

30 For source or destination IP address, you can define a single IP address (192.168.1.100) or a range of IP addresses (192.168.1.100-192.168.1.254). An empty field implies all IP addresses. For source or destination port, you can define a single port (80) or a range of ports (1000-1999). Add the pr...

Page 32 - Check the; box to activate the URL Blocking function.

32 5.4.3 URL Blocking URL Blocking will block the local computers from accessing pre-defined web sites. The main difference between Domain filter and URL Blocking is that Domain filter requires you to input a suffix like .com or .org, etc., while URL Blocking only requires you to input a keyword. In...

Page 35 - Advanced Settings

35 5.5 Advanced Settings 5.5.1 System Time This page allows you to configure the system time of your router. Get Date and Time by NTP Protocol: Select this option if you want to obtain the time from a Network Time Server. Time Server: Select the time server you want to sync with. Time Zone: Select y...

Page 39 - box to activate the rule.

39 5.5.5 Routing The Routing Table allows you to set which network interface address to use for outgoing IP data grams. If you have more than one router and subnet, you will need to configure the routing table to direct the packets to follow the proper routing path so different subnets can communica...

Page 40 - box to activate the Schedule Rule function.; Add New Rule; button to add a new schedule rule.

40 5.5.6 Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule allows you to set the time when certain services will be on or off. Schedule Rule works in conjunction with Virtual Server and Packet Filter to determine when these services will be active or inactive. Schedule : Check the Enable box to activate the Schedule ...

Page 41 - Example of using the Schedule Rule with Virtual Server:

41 Once you have created the new rule, you can call up this rule from the Virtual Server and Packet Filter page and apply the schedule rule to any IDs in the Virtual Server or Packet Filter page. Example of using the Schedule Rule with Virtual Server: Suppose you’ve set up a FTP server in the Virtua...

Page 42 - : Saves the log to a specified location.

42 5.6 Toolbox 5.6.1 View Log This page allows you to view the System Log. Back : Returns to the previous page. Refresh : Updates the log. Download : Saves the log to a specified location. Clear logs: Deletes the log from the system.

Page 43 - Browse; button to locate the firmware. Be sure to unzip the file first.; Upgrade; Wait for the upgrade process to complete.

43 5.6.2 Firmware Upgrade This page allows you to update the router’s firmware. 1. Download the latest firmware from www.airlink101.com web site. 2. Click the Browse button to locate the firmware. Be sure to unzip the file first. 3. Click on Upgrade . 4. Wait for the upgrade process to complete.

Page 44 - to restore all settings to factory default.; to reboot the router.

44 5.6.3 Backup Setting Once you have configured all of the router’s settings, you can backup the settings as a file on your hard drive. (The file will be named config.bin ). When you want to restore the saved settings, go to the firmware upgrade page and browse to the config.bin file. 5.6.4 Reset t...

Page 45 - For Cable Modem Users Only

45 5.6.6 Miscellaneous Items Wake-on-LAN is a technology that enables you to power up a network device remotely. In order to use this feature, the target device must be Wake-on-LAN enabled and you have to know the MAC address of the device, i.e. 00-11-22-33-44-55. Clicking the Wake up button will ma...

Page 47 - Appendix; Technical Support

47 Appendix Technical Support E-mail: [email protected] Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com *Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard 802.11g specifications. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volum...