Hawking Technology HWR54G manual About Wireless LANs, Modes, Ad-hoc Mode, Infrastructure Mode

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Appendix B

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About Wireless LANs

This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs).

Modes

Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes:

•Ad-hoc

•Infrastructure

Ad-hoc Mode

Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (e.g. notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other.

Infrastructure Mode

In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources.

Access Points can only function in "Infrastructure" mode, and can communicate only with Wireless Stations which are set to "Infrastructure" mode.

BSS/ESS

BSS

A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS).

Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.

ESS

A group of Wireless Stations, and multiple Access Points, all using the same ID (ESSID), form an Extended Service Set (ESS).

Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels. In fact, to reduce interference, it is recommended that adjacent Access Points SHOULD use different channels.

As Wireless Stations are physically moved through the area covered by an ESS, they will automatically change to the Access Point which has the least interference or best performance. This capability is called Roaming. (Access Points do not have or require Roaming capabilities.)

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Contents Page Page Warranty Table of Contents Iii Page Internet Access Features Wireless Router FeaturesIntroduction LAN Features Wireless FeaturesAdvanced Internet Functions Package Contents LAN connections These ports Port on the other hub, using a standard LAN cablePhysical Details Front-mounted LEDs Rear PanelTo Clear All Data and restore the factory default values Reset ButtonRequirements InstallationProcedure Choose an Installation SiteCheck the LEDs Power UpConnect LAN Cables Connect WAN CableOverview SetupTo Do this Refer to Setup Preparation Configuration ProgramUsing UPnP Using your Web BrowserIf you cant connect DSL Modems Setup WizardCommon Connection Types Cable ModemsPptp Other Modems e.g. Broadband WirelessNavigation & Data Input Home ScreenData LAN Screen LAN ScreenButtons What Dhcp Does Using the Wireless Routers Dhcp ServerUsing another Dhcp Server To Configure your PCs to use DhcpStation name Wireless ScreenData Wireless Screen IdentificationOptions Access PointData WEP Screen WEP ScreenPassword Screen Password ScreenTCP/IP Settings Overview PC ConfigurationWindows Clients Using Dhcp Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows 9x/MEUsing Specify an IP Address Gateway Tab Win 95/98 Windows NT4.0 TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows NT4.0Specify an IP Address Obtain an IP address from a Dhcp ServerWindows NT4.0 Add Gateway Windows NT4.0 DNS Network Configuration Win Checking TCP/IP Settings WindowsTCP/IP Properties Win Using a fixed IP Address Use the following IP AddressNetwork Configuration Windows XP Checking TCP/IP Settings Windows XPTCP/IP Properties Windows XP For Windows XP Internet AccessAccessing AOL For Windows 9x/ME/2000Fixed IP Address Macintosh ClientsLinux Clients Other Unix SystemsWEP Wireless Station ConfigurationOperation Operation and StatusStatus Screen Internet Data Status ScreenSystem Connection Log Connection Status PPPoEData PPPoE Screen ConnectionRefresh Connection Log MessagesDisconnect Clear LogData Pptp Screen Connection Status PptpPptp Status Data L2TP Screen Connection Status L2TPConnection Status Connection Log Data Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Connection Details Fixed/Dynamic IP AddressRenew If required, you can also define your own Services Advanced FeaturesAccess Control To use this featureGroup Access Control ScreenData Access Control Screen GroupInternet Access Group Members Group Members ScreenData Default Schedule Screen Default Schedule ScreenAdd New Service Services ScreenData Services Screen Available ServicesMAC address Access Control LogDate/Time Source IP addressDdns Data Dynamic DNS Domain Name ServerDynamic DNS Screen Data Dynamic DNS ScreenDdns Status Select an Application Advanced Internet ScreenCommunication Applications Communication ApplicationsSpecial Applications Screen Special ApplicationsSelect a PC Multi-DMZ Using a Special ApplicationData Special Applications Screen Filter Strings URL FilterURL Filter Screen Data URL Filter ScreenAdd Virtual ServersIP Address seen by Internet Users Delete/Delete AllProperties Virtual Servers ScreenData Virtual Servers Screen ServersAppropriate Server software Defining your own Virtual ServersHttp//203.70.212.52 Ftp//203.70.212.52 Connecting to the Virtual ServersTo perform the Firmware Upgrade Upgrade FirmwareData WAN Port Screen WAN Port ConfigurationIP Address Login Behavior Automatic Connect/Disconnect Idle Time-out Connect/Disconnect settingDefault ConnectionAdvanced Configuration Restore Config Config FileData Config File Screen Backup ConfigLogs Enable LogsData Logs Screen Mail Address Mail ReportsUPnP Backup DNSOptions Data Options ScreenAllow ConfigurationAccess to be DisabledPC Database Screen PC DatabaseGenerate Report AdministrationData PC Database Screen Known PCsData PC Database Admin Screen PC Database AdminPC Properties Entry Add as NewStandard Screen Static Routing Table Using this ScreenRouting Routing ScreenStatic Routing Table Entries Enable RIPData Routing Screen Static RoutingLocal Router Configuring Other Routers on your LANOther Routers on the Local LAN For the Wireless Routers Routing TableFor Router As Default Route Static Routing ExampleFor Router Bs Default Route Data Security Screen SecurityFirewall Allow L2TP Respond toAllow IPsec Allow PptpGeneral Problems TroubleshootingInternet Access Problem 1 My PC cant locate the Wireless Access Point Wireless AccessProblem 2 Wireless connection speed is very slow To the Wireless Router Modes About Wireless LANsAd-hoc Mode Infrastructure ModeKey Wireless LAN ConfigurationWEP Authentication ChannelsWireless Interface Multi-Function Wireless RouterFCC Radiation Exposure Statement FCC StatementCE Marking Warning

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