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Fcc c ertiFications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, ...
Page 5 - TaBle of conTenTs; Initial Setup; Wireless LANs & Station Configuration; Troubleshooting; Some screen-shot images have been modified to fit the format; section
TaBle of conTenTs Initial Setup ......................................................................................... 6 Hardware Connections ................................................................ 6 LED Indicators ............................................................................
Page 6 - iniTial seTup; HardWare ConneCTionS; The router features three operation modes — AP (access point), GW; aP m; wireless network adapter) to a wired network.
iniTial seTup HardWare ConneCTionS 1. Connect the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router to a power outlet. 2. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the router and the other end to your desktop or notebook computer. led indiCaTorS operaTion modeS The router features three operation modes — AP (access...
Page 7 - gW m; loGin; Start your Web browser. In the “Address” field on the menu bar, enter; Configuration via
gW m ode When GW mode is selected, the access point will enter the gateway mode, and the wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN to a point-to- multipoint WAN. c lient m ode (i nFrastructure ) If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless sta...
Page 8 - confiGuraTion via The WeB
confiGuraTion via The WeB The Configuration menu on the upper panel is divided into four main sections: Mode (operation/wireless mode), Status, TCP/IP and Other. Select a section, then click the “Setup” button that corresponds to the desired subsection (e.g., Mode ‡ Access Point, as shown below). mo...
Page 9 - disable Wireless lan interface:; The drop-down menu offers three options:
a ccess P oint /aP m ode s ettings alias name: Displays the device name. disable Wireless lan interface: By selecting this option, you won’t be able to make a wireless connection with this access point in your network; i.e., this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band: The drop-dow...
Page 10 - digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP is used
digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP is used; 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters if 128-bit WEP is used. - pre-Shared Key Format: Select “Passphrase” or “Hex” (64 characters). - pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Key in an 8- to 63-character string to ...
Page 11 - This is a mechanism for improving efficiency when high
advanced Settings: Click “Setup” to display the Wireless Advanced Settings screen and options. • Fragment Threshold: This is a mechanism for improving efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If your 802.11g wireless LAN adapter frequently transmits large files in the wirele...
Page 12 - learn whether there are buffered frames at the access point).; • Wireless access Control
redundant network overhead that could negatively affect the throughput performance instead of providing a remedy. This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications of this value are recommended. • Beacon interval: This is t...
Page 14 - Displays the device name.; By selecting this option, you won’t be
g ateWay /gW m ode s ettings alias name: Displays the device name. disable Wireless lan interface: By selecting this option, you won’t be able to make a wireless connection with this portable router in your network; i.e., this device will not be visible by any wireless station. Band: The drop-down m...
Page 18 - MAC Address field.; • attain dnS automatically:
be known in advance to make a connection. • apply Changes: Click to save and apply the current settings. • reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings. access Control: Click “Setup” to display the Wireless Access Control screen and options. • Wireless access Control mode: Select on option f...
Page 19 - • respond to Wan ping:; not; • enable Virtual
• dnS 1–3: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). NOTE: The DNS 2 and DNS 3 servers are optional. They will be used if/when the DNS 1 server fails. • respond to Wan ping: Select in order for the router to respond to ping com...
Page 20 - a single port number, enter it in both the Start and Finish fields.; • Current Virtual Servers Table:; You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address; • enable Web
a single port number, enter it in both the Start and Finish fields. • description: You may key in a description for the local IP address. • Save: Click to save and apply the current settings. • reset: Click to clear and reset the current settings. • Current Virtual Servers Table: Shows the current v...
Page 22 - • authentication Type:; Select an option from the pull-down menu
c lient /c lient m ode s ettings alias name: Displays the device name. Band: The drop-down menu offers three options: • 2.4 GHz (B) — 802.11b supported rate only. • 2.4 GHz (G) — 802.11g supported rate only. • 2.4 GHz (B+G) — Both 802.11b and 802.11g supported rate. The default is 2.4 GHz (B+G) mode...
Page 23 - hexadecimal digits or five
- Use 802.1x authentication: Select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. Select “HEX” if using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select “ASCII” if using ASCII characters. Ten hexadecimal digits or five ASCII characters are needed if 64-bit WEP is used; 26 hexadecimal digits or 13 ASCII characters if 128-b...
Page 24 - • Fragment Threshold:; the efficiency when high
• enable accounting: Check to enable this function. - accounting radiUS Server: Enter the port, IP address and password as above. • default Key: Make a selection from the drop-down menu. • Wep Key 1–4: As noted on-screen, these entries are limited to 5- or 10-character identifiers. • apply Changes: ...
Page 26 - StatuS
• refresh: Click to update the display. apply Changes: Click to save the current Client Mode settings. reset: Click to reset the Client Mode settings. StatuS This section offers a choice of two screens — System and Active Clients — to view the current status of settings established in the previous M...
Page 27 - Click to update System Data and view any configuration changes.; Click to update the Active Wireless Client Table and view any
s ystem refresh: Click to update System Data and view any configuration changes. a ctive c lients refresh: Click to update the Active Wireless Client Table and view any configuration changes. TCp/ip This section presents a screen in which you can change the settings to reconfigure the LAN Interface ...
Page 28 - lan i; to distribute IP addresses (DHCP server) and activate the Server IP; oTHer; This section offers a choice of three screens: Upgrade Firmware,
lan i nterFace s etuP ip address: This is the device’s local address. (Default: 192.168.1.254.) Subnet mask: Default: 255.255.255.0. default Gateway: Shows the default gateway IP address. dHCp: Select “Server” from the drop-down menu to enable the router to distribute IP addresses (DHCP server) and ...
Page 30 - compuTer confiGuraTion; for each connected PC to ensure they’re correct and compatible.; TCp/ip neTWorK SeTTinGS; that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.; Go to the Control Panel and click to display the Network screen.
compuTer confiGuraTion TCP/IP network, Internet and/or wireless settings may need to be checked for each connected PC to ensure they’re correct and compatible. TCp/ip neTWorK SeTTinGS For PCs with the following Windows platforms, this is the first step in ensuring smooth operation in conjunction wit...
Page 32 - DNS address is in the “DNS Server Search Order” field click “Add.”; nt
5. On the DNS Config tab (“Enable DNS” selected), ensure the ISP-provided DNS address is in the “DNS Server Search Order” field; click “Add.” tcP/iP s ettings For W indoWs nt 1. Go to the Control Panel and click to display the Network screen. 2. On the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol and c...
Page 36 - Go to the Control Panel
tcP/iP s ettings For W indoWs 2000 1. Go to the Control Panel ‡ Network ‡ Dial-Up Connection, then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 2. On the General tab, select the TCP/IP protocol and click “Properties.” 3. To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” ...
Page 38 - xP
tcP/iP s ettings For W indoWs xP 1. Go to the Control Panel ‡ Network, then right-click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. 2. On the General tab, select the TCP/IP protocol and click “Properties.” 3. To use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically.” This is the default Win...
Page 40 - inTerneT aCCeSS; To configure a computer in order to use the; connect through a local area network (LAN)” and click “Next.”; aol; AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network
inTerneT aCCeSS To configure a computer in order to use the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router for Internet access, first ensure that the DSL modem, cable modem or other relevant permanent connection is functional. Then follow the appropriate procedure below to configure the browser to access the In...
Page 41 - Select “Using DHCP Server” from the “Configure” pop-up menu. The; use a fixed IP address), enter the router’s IP address in the “Default
1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. NOTE: Only Version 2.5, 3.0 or later will work. 2. Click “Setup.” 3. Select “Create Location” and change the location name from “New Locality” to “Wireless Router.” 4. Click “Edit Location”; select “TCP/IP” in the Network field. (Leave the “Phone ...
Page 42 - Enter the router’s IP address in the “Gateway” field for the network; WireleSS lans & STaTion ConFiGUraTion; Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is a standard for encrypting data
o ther u nix s ystems 1. Enter the router’s IP address in the “Gateway” field for the network card and ensure the DNS settings are correct. WireleSS lans & STaTion ConFiGUraTion All wireless stations selected to use the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router’s access point, regardless of the operati...
Page 43 - for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one; dsl m
In Infrastructure mode, wireless stations normally scan all channels looking for an access point. If more than one access point can be used, the one with the strongest signal is used. (This can only happen within an ESS.) c ommon c onnection t yPes C able m odems Type details iSp data required Dynam...
Page 44 - TrouBleshooTinG; If your PC uses a fixed (static) IP address, ensure it’s using an
TrouBleshooTinG problem: Can’t connect to the Wireless G Broadband Travel Router to configure it. Solution: Check that Wireless G Broadband Travel Router is properly installed/turned on, and that any LAN connections are okay. Ensure that your PC and the router are on the same network segment. (If yo...
Page 46 - specificaTions; Standards
specificaTions SPECIFICATIONS Standards • IEEE 802.11b (11 Mbps Wireless LAN) • IEEE 802.11g (54 Mbps Wireless LAN) • IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T Ethernet) • IEEE 802.3u (100Base-TX Fast Ethernet) • IEEE 802.1X (Network Access Control) General • WAN/LAN port: 1 RJ-45 10/100 Mbps data port • LAN to WAN thro...
