Page 2 - User’s Guide; Copyright Statement
User’s Guide 1 Copyright Statement No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, whether electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior writing of the publisher. July. 2003
Page 3 - Contents; Table
User’s Guide 2 Contents 1. Introduction ....................................................................................................................3 2. Safety Notification .........................................................................................................4 3. Hardware ...
Page 4 - AP Router Wireless 802.11g AP Router
User’s Guide 3 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing your AP Router Wireless 802.11g AP Router. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: § AP Router Wireless 802.11g AP Router § User Guide § Power Supply / C...
Page 5 - Safety Notification; Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself.
User’s Guide 4 2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be ...
Page 6 - Hardware Installation
User’s Guide 5 3. Hardware Installation Front P anel The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. LED STATUS Description Off No power Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 minute) PWR/STAT Red Blink 1. S...
Page 7 - Web Management Settings; into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will appear.; Password; box; User Name; box. The default password is “; admin; TURN ON POWER SUPPLY
User’s Guide 6 4 Web Management Settings START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must use your web browser and manually input http:// 192.168.1 .1 into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will appear. In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you...
Page 8 - This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions.; MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER
User’s Guide 7 4.1. Primary Setup Primary Setup This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions. . Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter AP Ro...
Page 9 - Keep Alive
User’s Guide 8 WAN: Host Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them. Domain Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them. Configuration Type: The Router supports four connection types: Dynamic IP Setting Static IP Address PPPoE (Point-to-Point ...
Page 10 - This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on
User’s Guide 9 Period is 30 seconds (in other words, the Router will c heck the Internet connection every 30 seconds). LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1 .1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0 for S...
Page 11 - Important Notice
User’s Guide 10 -WPA-Preshared key There are two encryption options for WPA Pre-Shared Key, TKIP and AES. TKIP stands for Temporal Key Integrity Protocol. TKIP utilizes a stronger encryption method and incorporates Message Integrity Code (MIC) to provide protection against hackers. AES stands for Ad...
Page 12 - Please input your RADIUS Server IP address.; Shared Key; to save your settings.
User’s Guide 11 -WPA RADIUS WPA RADIUS uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication. To use WPA RADIUS, enter the IP address of the RADIUS server, the RADIUS Port (default is 1812) and the shared secret from the RADIUS server. WPA Algorithms Please choose your algorithms method. You...
Page 13 - the; Enter; button to save the setting.; IPSec; suite of protocols used to impleme nt secure; PPTP
User’s Guide 12 4.2. Security Router Password: Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the Enter New Password field. Then, type it again into the Re -enter to confirm. * Click the Apply button to save the setting. Use the default password when you fi rst open t...
Page 15 - Yes; To upgrade the Router’s firmware:
User’s Guide 14 4.3. System Restore Factory Defaults: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature. Click ...
Page 16 - For Windows 98 and Millennium:
User’s Guide 15 4. On the Firmware Upgrade screen, click the Browse button to find the firmware upgrade file. 5. Double-click the firmware upgrade file. 6. Click the Upgrade button, and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: Do not power off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware ...
Page 17 - MAC Address
User’s Guide 16 1. Select Enable . 2. Enter your adapter's MA C address in the MAC Address field. 3. Click the Apply button. To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting, Disable . Remote Management : This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the Internet....
Page 18 - Select the; Enable; option to enable the Router's DHCP server option.; Disable; addresses. Because the Router's default IP address is; Maximum Number of DHCP Users:; Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP
User’s Guide 17 4.4. DHCP Server The DHCP Server screen allows you to configure the settings for the Router's Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on yo...
Page 19 - DHCP Clients Table
User’s Guide 18 Client Lease Time: The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP address. The default is 0 minutes...
Page 20 - or
User’s Guide 19 4.5. SNMP SNMP: The SNMP INFO screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) settings. SNMP is a popular network monitoring and management protocol. SNMPv2c To enable the SNMP support feature, select Enable . Otherwise, select Disable . Contact In the co...
Page 21 - Click the; WAN IP Release; button to delete the Router's current Internet IP address.; WAN IP Renew; button to get a new Internet IP address for the Router.; Refresh; button to refresh the Router's status and settings.
User’s Guide 20 4.6. Status This screen displays the Wireless Router's current status and settings. This information is read-only. This page will auto re -flash every 5 seconds to keep most update information. Host Name: The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some ISPs....
Page 22 - of client stations. When; this function, two new options will show up.; Prevent; Permit
User’s Guide 21 4.7. Advanced Wireless Wireless MAC Filters: This function allow administrator to have access control by enter MAC address of client stations. When Enable this function, two new options will show up. Depend on the filtering propose, it can be selected to Prevent or Permit .
Page 23 - Edit MAC Filter List
User’s Guide 22 Click on Edit MAC Filter List to add the client stations MAC list. The table could store up to 40 different MAC addresses. Please follow the format that it required when an address is input. Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm.It will change its au...
Page 24 - This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is
User’s Guide 23 frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. Fragmentation Threshold : This value specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. It should remain...
Page 26 - The
User’s Guide 25 The Access Filter screen allows you to block or allow specific kinds of Internet usage. You can set up Internet access policies for specific PCs and set up filters by using network port numbers. Internet Access Policy This feature allows you to customize up to 1 0 different Internet ...
Page 30 - On the
User’s Guide 29 4.10. Routing Table On the Routing Table screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the Router. Gateway mode is recommended for most users. Operating Mode The default setting is Gateway . Choose the correct working mode. Keep the default setting, Gateway , if the Router is ...
Page 31 - Apply
User’s Guide 30 Interface 2. Enter the following data: • Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host to which you want to assign a static route. • Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP address is the network portion, and which p...
Page 33 - Advanced
User’s Guide 32 5 . Troubleshooting Basic Functions Note: If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, follow these steps: 1. Power off your cable or DSL modem, PC, and the Router. 2. Power on your modem and wait a few minutes until the modem has es...
Page 34 - Check each computer for correct network settings.
User’s Guide 33 Resolution: § Make sure that each computer has a unique IP Address. If using DHCP through the AP Router, makes sure that each computer is enable DHCP function and restart the computer. § Make sure that the Link LED is on. If it is not, try a different network cable. § Check each comp...
