APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router - Manuals

iv LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router 1-2Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration 1-4Figure 3. AP/Router Mode Configuration 1-4Figure 4. Client Mode Configuration 1-5Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen 2-2Figure 6. The System Setup Screen 2-3Figure 7. The Config Fil...

v Preface The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User’s Manual provides information on configuring, setting up, and using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. It also provides information on troubleshooting common problems, background information about using wireless LANs, and specifications for th...

vi Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 73/23/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 interference in which...

Features 1-1 Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and describes the following: • Features • Package Contents • Physical Features • Modes Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, ...

Package Contents 1-2 • DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Port Forwarding on the LAN using a domain name, even if the IP address is not fixed. • DMZ. One (1) computer on the local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with servers or indivi...

Modes 1-3 Modes The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router an function in the following four modes: • Switch position 1 - Access Point (AP) mode is used for 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations. • Switch position 2 - AP/Router mode provides Broadband LAN/WAN access for all wireless stations. • Switch po...

Modes 1-4 Access Point (AP) Mode Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration Access Point (AP) mode is used with existing secure home and corporate networks. In AP mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router connects wireless stations to each other, and to the LAN on the Ethernet port. Because the APC...

Modes 1-5 Use AP/Router mode in any of the following situations: • The Ethernet port is connected to a broadband modem rather than an Ethernet port. • There is permission for ONLY ONE (1) user to connect to the LAN or WAN, but multiple user connections are required. (In AP/Router mode, the IP addres...

Modes 1-6 Use Client mode in any of the following situations: • The device does not have a wireless interface. • The device’s wireless interface does not support the required features. • Simultaneous connection to two (2) wireless networks is needed - one via the wireless interface, the other via th...

Requirements 2-1 Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration This chapter provides information about the initial configuration of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, including the following: • Requirements • How to Perform the Initial Configuration • Using The System Setup Screen • Using The Config File...

Using The System Setup Screen 2-3 Using The System Setup Screen Use the System Setup screen to enter settings that are mode-independent. Figure 6. The System Setup Screen The following table describes the fields in the System Setup screen. Admin This is used to identify the computer. Provide this in...

Using The Config File Screen 2-4 Using The Config File Screen Use this screen to download the current settings from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and save them to a file on the computer.Users can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router simp...

Upgrading the Firmware 2-5 Upgrading the Firmware The firmware (software) in the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can be upgraded using the Web browser. To do this:1. Download the upgrade file. 2.Select Upgrade on the System Setup screen. A screen similar to the following appears. Figure 8. The Upg...

Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network 3-1 Chapter 3: Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode This chapter provides setup information for the Access Point (AP) mode of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router including: • Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network • Us...

Using the Wireless Security Screen 3-2 The following table describes the fields on the AP Mode Setup Screen. Using the Wireless Security Screen This screen displays after clicking the Wireless Security button on the AP Setup screen. The default security setting is Disabled. No configuration is requi...

Using the Wireless Security Screen 3-3 The Wireless Security (WEP) Screen The Wireless Security screen displays when WEP is selected. Figure 10. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) The following table describes the fields on the WEP Wireless Security screen. Security System Select the desir...

Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 3-4 The Wireless Security (WPA-PSK) Screen The following image shows the Wireless Security screen when WPA-PSK is selected. Figure 11. The Wireless Security Screen (WPA-PSK) The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Security (WPA-PSK) screen....

Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 3-5 Edit To change an existing entry in the Trusted Stations list:1. Select the Station in the Trusted Stations list. 2. Click the Edit button. The address will be copied to the Address field, and the Add button will change to Update. 3. Edit the address (M...

Connecting in AP/Router Mode 4-1 Chapter 4: Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode This chapter provides setup information for the AP/Router mode of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. In AP/Router mode, the router provides the following services: • Wireless Access Point • DHCP Server • Shared...

Using the AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2 Using the AP/Router Setup Screen This screen displays after clicking the Config button for AP/Router mode on the Mode Configuration screen. Figure 13. The AP/Router Setup Screen The following table describes the fields on the AP/Router Setup screen. Wireless SSID...

Using the AP/Router Setup Screen 4-3 Allow trusted stations only This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using this access point. To use this feature:1. Enable this checkbox. 2. Click the Trusted Stations button to open a sub-window containing the Trusted Wireless Stations...

The Wireless Security Screen 4-4 The Wireless Security Screen The Wireless Security screen displays after clicking the Wireless Security button on the AP/Router Setup screen. The default security setting is Disabled. No configuration is required. Data is not encrypted before transmission. Depending ...

The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 4-6 The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen The Trusted Wireless Stations screen displays after clicking the Trusted Stations button on the AP/Router Setup screen. Figure 16. The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen (AP/Router Mode) The following table describes the fie...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-7 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen By default, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will try to obtain an IP address automatically on the Ethernet (WAN) port. If this does not work in the current environment, click the Configure button to c...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-8 Connection Types: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login In addition to Travel Mode (Hotel) , the following connections are possible: • PPPoE - The most common login method for DSL modems. Normally, the ISP will provided some software to connect and login. I...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-9 To determine which method to use, contact the System Administrator. The following screen shows all the available settings. Figure 18. Ethernet Port Configuration (All Settings) The following table describes all possible fields on the Ethernet Port Con...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 4-11 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status To check the status of the Ethernet (WAN) port connection, click the Status button on the AP/Router Setup screen. This opens a window and the screen that displays depends upon the connection method currently in use. • Fixed/Dynamic I...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 4-12 Connection Status - PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Screen If using PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet), a screen similar to the following displays when the Status button is clicked. Figure 20. The PPPoE Status Screen The following table de...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 4-14 Connection Status - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Screen If using PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), a screen similar to the following is displayed when the Status button is clicked. Figure 21. The PPTP Status Screen The following table describes...

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 4-15 Connection Status - L2TP Screen If using L2TP, a screen similar to the following is displayed when the Status button is clicked. Figure 22. The L2TP Status Screen The following table describes the fields on the L2TP Screen. Connection Physical Address The hardware...

The Advanced Internet Screen 5-1 Chapter 5: AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features This chapter explains when and how to use the advanced features in AP/Router mode.of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. The following advanced features are provided in AP/Router mode. • The Advanced Internet Screen • ...

The Advanced Internet Screen 5-2 Port Forwarding This feature, sometimes called “Virtual Servers,” allows users to make servers on the LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on the LAN because:1. The server does not have a valid external IP ad...

The Advanced Internet Screen 5-3 Figure 24. Port Forwarding IP Address Seen by Internet Users To Internet users, all virtual servers on the LAN have the same IP address. This IP address is allocated by the ISP.This address should be static, rather than dynamic, to make it easier for Internet users t...

The Port Forwarding Screen 5-4 The Port Forwarding Screen The Port Forwarding screen is reached by the Port Forwarding link. The following is a sample screen. Figure 25. The Port Forwarding Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined servers and allows users to define their own servers. Details...

Using Self-defined Servers 5-5 Note: For each entry, the computer must be running the appropriate server software. Using Self-defined Servers If a server is not listed on the Port Forwarding screen, users can define and manage their own servers, using the following steps. Note: From the WAN or Inter...

Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 5-7 The following table describes the fields on the Dynamic DNS Screen. DDNS Service DDNS Service Select the desired DDNS service provider from the list. Register for the service at one of the listed service providers. Users can access the service provider's We...

The Network Diagnostics Screen 5-8 The Network Diagnostics Screen Use this screen to perform a Ping or a DNS lookup. These activities can be useful in solving network problems. Figure 27. The Network Diagnostics Screen The following table describes the fields on the Network Diagnostics screen . Ping...

The Options Screen 5-9 The Options Screen This screen allows advanced users to enter or change settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. Figure 28. The Options Screen The following table describes the fields on the Options Screen. Backup DNS Backup D...

The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-10 The Advanced PC Database Screen This screen displays when the Advanced button on the PC Database screen is clicked. It provides more control than the standard PC Database screen. Use this screen to select a computer (such as for the DMZ PC). It eliminates the nee...

The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-11 The following table describes the fields on the Advanced PC Database Screen. Known PCs Lists all current entries. The data displayed is the name , IP address , and type . The “type” indicates whether the computer is connected to the LAN. PC Properties Name If add...

The Security Screen 5-12 The Security Screen Use this screen to set firewall and other security-related options. Figure 31. The Security Screen The following table describes the fields on the Security Screen. Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected a...

The Security Screen 5-13 Allow PPTP PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) is widely used by VPN (Virtual Private Networking) programs.If checked, PPTP connections from the Wireless LAN are allowed.If not checked, PPTP connections are blocked. Allow L2TP L2TP is a protocol developed by Cisco for V...

Connecting the Computer to the Router 6-1 Chapter 6: Configuring the Router for Client Mode This chapter describes how to configure the APC 3-in 1 Wireless Mobile Router for Client mode. Note: It is not possible to connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router while it is in Client mode. Configur...

The Client Mode Setup Screen 6-2 The Client Mode Setup Screen Figure 32. The Client Mode Setup Screen The following table describes the fields on the Client Mode Setup screen. Wireless Profiles All available profiles are listed. For each profile, the following data is displayed: * If an * is display...

The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-3 The Wireless Client Profile Screen This screen displays when the Add or Edit button on the Client Mode Setup screen is clicked. Figure 33. The Wireless Client Profile Screen The following table describes the fields on the Wireless Client Profile screen. General...

The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-4 Security Security Sytem Select the desired option and then enter the settings for the selected method: Disabled - No security is used. Data is not encrypted before transmission. WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission. Threre are 2 opt...

When Changing Modes 7-1 Chapter 7: Operation and Usage This chapter provides information on what to consider when changing modes on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and the status screens: • When Changing Modes • Using AP Mode • Using AP/Router Mode • Using Client Mode The mode can be changed O...

Using AP/Router Mode 7-2 Using AP/Router Mode 1. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port to the desired LAN or WAN. Note: To avoid potential problems, do not change the LAN/WAN connection from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to the computer, or vice versa. Doing so may cause the ...

Using Client Mode 7-4 Using Client Mode In Client mode, the Ethernet port of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router must be connected to the Ethernet port of the computer.Before using Client mode, ensure that the Client mode configuration is correct. Configuration must be performed in Config mode. (A...

A-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Maintenance This appendix covers the following common problems that may be encountered while using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and some possible solutions to them: • General Problems • Wireless Access — AP or AP/Router Mode • Router Mode If problems stil...

A-2 Problem 3: The wireless connections speed is very slow. Solution: The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest possible connection speed, experiment with the following: • Location of the APC 3-in1 Wireless Mo...

B-1 Appendix B: About Wireless LANs This appendix provides some background information about using wireless LANs (WLANs) and describes the following: • Modes for Wireless LANs • Basic Service Set (BSS) and Extended Service Set (ESS) • Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Modes for Wireless LANs Wireless L...

B-2 will still scan all channels to see if there is an existing ad hoc group they can join. Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This function is desirable because it is impossible to secure any data that is transmi...

C-1 Appendix C: Specifications This appendix provides the following information: • Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications • Wireless Interface Specifications • Regulatory Approvals • Warranty • Technical Support Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications...

C-2 Warranty The standard warranty is two (2) years from the date of purchase. APC’s standard procedure is to replace the original unit with a factory reconditioned unit. APC will ship the replacement unit once the defective unit has been received by the repair department, or cross-ship upon the rec...