HP hn200w - Manuals

wireless gateway 6 features ❑ Allows shared Internet access with all PCs on a Local Area Network (LAN) ❑ Compatible with other wireless equipment that is IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4 GHz compliant ❑ Provides filtering for roaming, best access point selection, load balancing, and network traffic ❑ Provide...

7 getting to know the wireless gateway wireless gateway rear panel All Gateway connections are made on the rear panel. wireless gateway ports Wireless Gateway Rear Panel WAN You will connect the DSL or cable modem to the Wide Area Network (WAN) port. LAN Ports 1–4 You can connect devices on your LAN...

wireless gateway 8 reset button To refresh Gateway connections and attempt to fix routing problems, very briefly depress the Reset button with a paper clip. If you have exhausted all troubleshooting options (see the Troubleshooting section of this user’s guide ) and continue to experience serious ro...

wireless gateway’s front panel LEDs 9 wireless gateway’s front panel LEDs LAN indicators Wireless Gateway’s Front Panel LEDs WLAN Green . The Wireless LAN (WLAN) LED lights green when there is wireless activity. Link Green . The Link LED lights when the wireless option is enabled. When the wireless ...

wireless gateway 10 setting up a wireless network network topology A wireless Local Area Network (LAN) uses a wireless adapter to connect each computer to the network. Computers in a wireless network must be configured to share the same radio channel. The Wireless USB Network Adapter provides wirele...

11 gateway system tray application overview The Gateway installation wizard installed an application on your computer that functions as a tool kit for your Gateway. The application is accessed from a green, red, or yellow house icon in the Windows System Tray. The Window System Tray is in the recess...

wireless gateway 12 ❑ Yellow: connection to Gateway lost This computer is no longer connected to the home network or to the Internet. Besides providing constant feedback through the icon color, the Gateway System Tray application provides additional functionality: ❑ If there is any change in network...

status notification windows 13 status notification windows Any change in network status generates a status notification window describing the change and, if needed, suggests actions to take. The change may also cause a color change in the System Tray icon. (These same windows appear when you select ...

wireless gateway 16 pop-up menu Right-clicking the Gateway System Tray icon to display the following pop-up menu: This menu provides convenient access to Gateway tools, which are described in this section. Accessing a menu choice: 1 Right-click the icon, move cursor to highlight the desired option. ...

pop-up menu 17 Check for upgrade When a software or firmware upgrade becomes available on the HP Web site, you are notified automatically by a notification window (assuming you have enabled this option — see “Notify me when network events occur” on page 27) and prompted to download and install the u...

wireless gateway 18 Internet speed meter Selecting Internet speed meter... launches a utility that monitors your upstream and downstream Internet connection speed. When you select this choice, the following window appears: Click Start , and the following window appears displaying the speed of your I...

pop-up menu 19 upstream speed (the speed at which data is uploaded from your computer to the Internet), as shown in the example. Contact your DSL or broadband cable provider for specifications. Gateway control panel The Gateway Control Panel allows you to adjust the settings of your Gateway. Access ...

wireless gateway 20 Save the current Gateway configuration This option provides a backup copy of your current Gateway settings in the event that you need to restore them. This is especially useful if you modify your settings using the Gateway Control Panel, upgrade Gateway software or firmware, or e...

pop-up menu 21 2 Click Browse to select a location to store the Gateway configuration backup file. The following dialog box appears: 3 Navigate to a location of your choice for the backup file, or accept the default. 4 Click Save to save the file. The file is identified by a date and time, so you ca...

wireless gateway 22 Restore a previous Gateway configuration Select this choice to restore a previously saved configuration. If you have saved more than one configuration, you can select a specific one. Internet connection diagnostic Restore a previous Gateway configuration... Internet connection di...

pop-up menu 25 If all results are “ok”, the utility has not detected any connection problems. Interpreting a “failed” report for any parameter: ❑ Connection to the Gateway. “Failed” means you should perform a soft reset of your Gateway. To do this, briefly depress the Reset button (only a second or ...

wireless gateway 26 Get current network status Selecting this choice generates one of the status notification windows discussed and illustrated in the section “status notification windows” on page 13. If all is well and the diagnostic utility detects no changes, the window appears: Get current netwo...

pop-up menu 27 Notify me when network events occur Selecting this option displays the status notification windows discussed in “status notification windows” on page 13. If you do not wish to receive these notifications select it and verify that the checkmark no longer appears next to this option (if...

29 gateway control panel overview The Gateway Control Panel allows you to configure additional functions beyond those installed through the Installation Wizard. This tool is a simplified alternative to the Expert Interface, which is described in the Appendix of this user’s guide . The functions of t...

wireless gateway 30 accessing the gateway control panel The Gateway Control Panel is accessed from the Gateway System Tray icon described in the previous chapter. It can also be accessed from Start > Programs > HP Digital Home Networking > Gateway Control Panel . To access the Gateway Contr...

accessing the gateway control panel 31 3 Select Gateway control panel... The Gateway Control Panel Login window appears: 4 Enter your Gateway Password in the Login Password field, then click OK . The default password is “admin”. Select Gateway control panel... option Gateway Control Panel Login wind...

wireless gateway 32 5 Click Hint on the Login screen if you cannot remember your password. The Password Hint window appears: 6 The question you provided when the default password was changed is displayed. Enter the answer in the Hint Answer field, then click OK . The Hint reply window appears: 7 Cli...

gateway control panel screen 33 gateway control panel screen When you have successfully logged on, the Gateway Control Panel screen appears with the My Network tab selected. With any tab selected, you can access all the other functions by clicking another tab. Apply button You can save changes at an...

wireless gateway 34 gateway control panel tabs My Network tab This tab is a display-only overview of your network. It shows your Gateway and all the devices connected to the network, and it shows whether each device has an Ethernet, phoneline, or wireless connection. The display is dynamically updat...

gateway control panel tabs 35 Internet Access tab The Internet Access tab allows you to restrict specified computers on your network from accessing the Internet. You can also allow one user to be exposed to the Internet for a special purpose such as Internet gaming or video conferencing (the firewal...

wireless gateway 36 3 Click and drag all selected computers to the Internet Access Disabled window or click the left-pointing arrow button between the two windows. 4 Click Apply to save the changes. Application Hosting tab The Application Hosting tab allows you to host Internet services, e-mail, or ...

gateway control panel tabs 37 4 Enter the port number for the application; if a range is specified, click the Enter Port Range checkbox and enter the range of port numbers in the Starting Port and Ending Port fields. 5 To specify the protocol, click Advanced and select among these choices: ❑ Both TC...

wireless gateway 38 The index will help you locate additional information related to the operation of the Gateway Control Panel. Remote Support tab The Remote Support tab provides access to the HP Customer Care Web site and also provides an opportunity for HP customer care experts to assist you dire...

39 frequently asked questions (FAQs) gateway general information What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Network Address Translation (NAT) translates multiple IP addresses on the private LAN to one public address that is sent out to the Internet. This adds a level of network sec...

wireless gateway 40 page of the Expert Interface. How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? If you are experiencing corrupted files when you download a file with your FTP client, try using another FTP program. What is DMZ Hosting? Demilitarized zone (DMZ) hosting allows one IP address (or computer) t...

wireless networking information 41 wireless networking information Can I run an application from a remote computer over the wireless network? This depends on whether the application is designed to be used over a network. Consult the application’s user’s guide to determine if it supports operation ov...

wireless gateway 42 installation and configuration options How many IP addresses can the Gateway support? The Gateway supports a maximum of 253 IP addresses. Where is the Gateway installed on the network? In a typical environment, the Gateway is installed between the modem and the LAN. Plug the Gate...

installation and configuration options 43 What is the maximum number of virtual private network (VPN) sessions allowed by the Gateway? One VPN session at a time; the memory buffer on the Gateway is 512 KB. My Web pages hang up, I get corrupted downloads, or junk characters are being displayed on the...

wireless gateway 44 supported software Does the Gateway support ICQ send files? Yes, with the following fix: from ICQ menu > preference > connections tab >, select I am behind a firewall or proxy and set the firewall time-out to 80 seconds in the firewall setting. The Internet user can then...

supported software 45 Does the Gateway support IPsec? A new IPsec pass-through feature is now included.

wireless gateway 46 supported features What are the advanced features of the Gateway? The Gateway's advanced features include IP filtering, IP forwarding, dynamic routing, static routing, DMZ hosting, and MAC address cloning. Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the EtherFast Gateway? Yes, it is a bui...

upgrade information 47 upgrade information How will I be notified of new Gateway firmware upgrades? All Hewlett-Packard firmware upgrades are posted on the HP website at www.hp.com, where they can downloaded for free. The Gateway's firmware can be upgraded with Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) ...

49 troubleshooting I can’t connect to the Gateway. ❑ Verify that the Gateway is properly installed, the LAN connections are OK (the LAN LEDs should be lit), and it is powered on. ❑ Verify that the PC is using an IP address between 192.168.1.2 and 192.168.1.254 and thus compatible with the Gateway de...

wireless gateway 50 I can’t obtain an IP address from my cable or DSL modem. ❑ Verify that all of your cabling is properly connected and that the Gateway’s WAN and LAN LEDs are lighting up. ❑ Power down your cable or DSL modem for a few seconds, then turn it back on. After the modem goes through its...

51 appendix: the expert interface advanced administration For your convenience, a Web-based administrative utility called the Expert Interface has been programmed into your Gateway. Advanced Gateway administrative tasks may be performed through this interface. The Expert Interface may be accessed th...

wireless gateway 52 screens and functions The following pages contain descriptions of each screen and its functions. The screens described are: ❑ Setup ❑ Password ❑ Status ❑ DHCP ❑ Log ❑ Help ❑ Advanced: The Advanced screen contains links to the following advanced settings screens: ❑ Filters ❑ Forwa...

setup 53 setup The SETUP screen appears when the Expert Interface is accessed. SETUP Screen

wireless gateway 56 setting WEP encryption Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption is a method of encrypting data transmitted over a wireless network to insure data security. In a wired network, data security is maintained through the physical wire. WEP encryption provides the same level of securi...

setting WEP encryption 57 4 Click WEP Key Setting ; the Web Table appears. 5 You may create a new WEP encryption key by either generating a passphrase or manually entering a key. The passphrase method is recommended, but you may need to create a manual key to meet the requirements of existing wirele...

password 59 password The default password on your Gateway is “admin”. To ensure security, we strongly recommend that you change your password when setting up your gateway, and then at regular intervals. To change your password: 1 Click the Password tab of the Expert Interface to view the Password sc...

wireless gateway 60 To enable remote management: 1 Click the Advanced tab. 2 Click the Filters tab and select Enable under Remote Management. 3 Click Apply . A remote managment password will be assigned. To change remote management password: 1 On the Password screen, in the Remote Management Passwor...

status 61 status The STATUS screen displays the current status of the Gateway, reflecting data and selections entered on the SETUP screen. All of the information provided on the STATUS screen is read-only. To make changes, select the Setup tab. Select the Status tab of the Expert Interface to view t...

DHCP 63 DHCP A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server automatically assigns IP addresses to each computer on a network. Unless you already have a DHCP server on your network, it is highly recommended that your Gateway be set up as a DHCP server. Select the DHCP tab of the Expert Interface...

wireless gateway 64 Gateway is 192.168.1.1, the starting IP address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater. ❑ Number of DHCP users: Enter the maximum number of devices to which you want the DHCP server to assign IP addresses. Accept the default value or you may enter a number up to a maximum of 253. The max...

log 65 log The LOG screen displays a record of all access traffic passing through the Gateway, including e-mail and FTP tranmissions, whether they originate from your LAN, your WAN, or from the Internet. Check logs through the LOG screen or by using the LogViewer Windows application. Select the Log ...

wireless gateway 66 help The HELP screen links to all of the Expert Interface online help screens. Each help screen, as well as all of the settings screens, contain links to the HP Web site (including technical support and Customer Care). Select the Help tab of the Expert Interface to view the HELP ...

advanced 67 advanced The Advanced screen provides access to six settings screens: Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, DMZ Host, and Mac Clone. Select the Advanced tab of the Expert Interface to view the ADVANCED screen. filters Filters settings allow you to configure the Gateway to...

wireless gateway 68 Select the Filters tab of the Expert Interface to view the FILTERS screen. ❑ Filtered Private IP Range: Enter the range of IP addresses desired to filter into the IP address range fields. Users with these IP addresses will not be able to access the Internet. To filter only one IP...

wireless gateway 70 forwarding Select the Forwarding tab of the Expert Interface to view the FORWARDING screen. port forwarding Port forwarding is used to set up public services on a network, such as Web, FTP, or e-mail servers. When Internet users make certain requests to your network, the Gateway ...

advanced 71 example, if you set port number 80 (HTTP) to be forwarded to IP address 192.168.1.2, then all HTTP requests from outside users will be forwarded to 192.168.1.2. Enter a valid IP address. You may need to establish a static IP address with your Internet provider in order to properly run an...

wireless gateway 72 dynamic routing Dynamic routing allows the Gateway to automatically adjust to physical changes in network layout. The Gateway, using the dynamic Routing Information Protocol (RIP) protocol, determines the route that the network packets take based on the fewest number of hops betw...

advanced 73 network with other routers, including a separate network gateway that handles the Internet connection. 2 In the TX field, choose the protocol to transmit data on the network. 3 In the RX field, choose the protocol to receive data from the network. 4 Click Apply to save changes. static ro...

wireless gateway 74 Select the Static Routes tab of the Expert Interface to view the STATIC ROUTING screen. To view current routing table: Click Show Routing Table to see all valid static route entries in use. To create a static route entry: 1 Select a static route entry from the Static Routing drop...

advanced 75 ❑ Destination LAN IP: Enter the IP address of the remote network or host for which you wish to create a static route. If you are building a route to an entire network set the network portion of the IP address to zero (0). For example, the Gateway’s standard IP address is 192.168.1.1. Bas...

wireless gateway 76 DMZ host The DMZ Host setting screen allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for a special purpose such as Internet gaming or video conferencing. Whereas IP Forwarding can only forward a maximum of ten ranges of ports, DMZ hosting forwards all the ports for one PC sim...

advanced 77 MAC address clone A Media Access Control (MAC) address is a unique 12-digit identification code assigned to a hardware device. MAC address clone attaches the MAC address of the network card/adapter onto your Gateway that was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. This ...

79 specifications general Model number hn200w Standards IEEE 802.3 (10BaseT), IEEE 802.3u (100BaseTX), IEEE 802.11b (wireless) Protocol CSMA/CD Ports LAN: four 10/100 RJ-45 switched ports, one shared uplink portWAN: one 10BaseT Ethernet RJ-45 port for the cable or DSL modem Speed WAN: 10 MbpsSwitch:...

wireless gateway 80 environmental Dimensions 189.2 mm x 150.9 mm x 53.1 mm(7.45” x 5.94” x 2.09”) Power input External, 5V DC, 2.5 amp Certifications FCC Part 15 Classes B and C Operating temperatures 0° C to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage temperature –20° C to 70° C (–4° F to 158° F) Operating hum...

81 glossary 10BaseT Ethernet standard topology for twisted pair (T) cabling (transfer rate of 10 Mbps over 100 meters). 100BaseT Fast Ethernet twisted pair cabling (transfer rate of 100 Mbps over 100 meters). ad-hoc network Group of computers, each with a wireless LAN network adapter, connected as a...

wireless gateway 82 client/server network Network in which one computer (the “server”) shares resources with other computers, called “clients” (as opposed to a peer-to-peer network). CSMA/CD (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detect) The protocol for carrier transmission access in an Ethernet ...

glossary 83 DNS (Domain Name System) Method for matching Internet domain names with IP addresses. When a Uniform Resource Locator (URL) is entered into a Web browser, a domain name server retrieves the corresponding IP address for the domain name specified (“name resolution”) and sends the request t...

wireless gateway 84 FHSS (Frequency Hopping Spread Spectrum) Uses a narrowband carrier that changes frequency in a pattern known to both transmitter and receiver. Properly synchronized, the net effect is to maintain a single logical channel. To an unintended receiver, FHSS appears to be short-durati...

glossary 85 Internet Worldwide network of networks linking millions of computers together; see also WAN (Wide Area Network). intranet Private home or business network. IP (Internet Protocol) address A unique 12-digit number (for example, 205.112.134.121) identifying each sender and receiver of netwo...

wireless gateway 86 network System connecting two or more computers and peripherals enabling them to communicate and share resources. network adapter See NIC (Network Interface Card). network mask See subnet mask. NIC (Network Interface Card) Card or adapter that allows a computer to connect to a ne...

glossary 87 PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Protocol allowing corporations to extend their corporate network over the Internet through private “tunnels.” This has the effect of using the Internet as a large private local area network known as a “virtual private network” or VPN. print server...

wireless gateway 88 server Computer on a network that provides services to other computers on the network. SPI (stateful packet inspection) The ability of a firewall to remember outgoing requests to the Internet from internal network users and only allow responses to those requests back through the ...

glossary 89 TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) Basic communication language of the Internet (but can also be used in private networks). TCP keeps track of individual data packets, while IP handles the actual delivery of the data. TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) A simple, ...

91 index A administration quick and easy 51 antenna jack 7 D DHCP explained 63 setting up 63 DMZ host 76 dynamic routing 72 E encryption WEP 56 Expert Interface setting WEP encryption 56 expert interface 51 setup 53 F features listed 6 summarized 5 filters explained 67 using 67 forwarding 70 front p...

93 regulatory notices hewlett-packard company This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ❑ This device may not cause harmful interference, and ❑ This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause und...