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17.The Power LED keeps flashing.

The Power LED flashes when the device is first powered up. Meantime, the system will boot up itself and check for proper operation. After finishing the checking procedure, the LED stays solid to show that the system is working fine. If the LED keeps flashing after this time, the device is not working properly. Try to flash the firmware by assigning a static IP address to the computer, and then upgrade the firmware. Try using the following settings, IP Address: 192.168.1.50 and Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0.

18.When I enter a URL or IP address, I get a time-out error or am prompted to retry.

•Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your workstation’s IP settings are correct (IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, and DNS). Restart the computer that is having a problem.

•If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the Router. Ensure that it is connected and powered on. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you cannot connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.)

•If the Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem, etc.) to see if it is working correctly. You can remove the Router to verify a direct connection.

•Manually configure the TCP/IP settings with a DNS address provided by your ISP.

•Make sure that your browser is set to connect directly and that any dial-up is disabled. For Internet Explorer, click Tools, Internet Options, and then the Connection tab. Make sure that Internet Explorer is set to Never dial a connection. For Netscape Navigator, click Edit, Preferences, Advanced, and Proxy. Make sure that Netscape Navigator is set to Direct connection to the Internet.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum number of IP addresses that the Router will support?

The Router will support up to 253 IP addresses.

Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?

Yes, it is a built-in feature that the Router automatically enables.

Where is the Router installed on the network?

In a typical environment, the Router is installed between the cable/DSL modem and the LAN. Plug the Router into the cable/DSL modem’s Ethernet port.

Does the Router support IPX or AppleTalk?

No. TCP/IP is the only protocol standard for the Internet and has become the global standard for communications. IPX, a NetWare communications protocol used only to route messages from one node to another, and AppleTalk, a communications protocol used on Apple and Macintosh networks, can be used for LAN to LAN connections, but those protocols cannot connect from the Internet to a LAN.

Appendix A: Troubleshooting

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Contents Wireless- B Copyright and Trademarks Word definitionTable of Contents Appendix C Upgrading Firmware Appendix D Windows Help Appendix ATroubleshootingAppendix B Wireless Security List of Figures Broadband Router’s Back Panel26 Applications and Gaming UPnP Forwarding Introduction WelcomeWhat’s in this Guide? Wireless-B Broadband Router Network Topology RoamingNetwork Layout Getting to Know the Wireless-B Broadband Router Back PanelWireless-B Front PanelConnecting the Wireless-B Broadband Router Hardware InstallationConfiguring the Wireless-B Broadband Router OverviewSetup Tab Basic Setup Internet SetupPPPoE Connection Type Optional Settings Required by some ISPs Wireless-B Broadband Router Setup Tab MAC Address Clone 10 Setup Tab MAC Address CloneSetup Tab Advanced Routing 11 Setup Tab Advanced RoutingWireless Tab Basic Wireless Settings 13 Wireless Tab Basic Wireless SettingsWireless Tab Wireless Security 14 WPA Pre-Shared Key17 Wireless Tab WEP Wireless Tab Wireless Network Access 18 Wireless Tab Wireless Network AccessWireless Tab Advanced Wireless Settings Preamble type, Long Preambledefault or Short PreambleSecurity Tab Filter 21 Security Tab FilterSecurity Tab VPN Passthrough 23 Security Tab VPN PassthroughApplications and Gaming Tab Port Range Forwarding 24 Applications and Gaming Tab Port Range ForwardingApplications and Gaming Tab Port Triggering Applications and Gaming Tab UPnP ForwardingAdministration Tab Management Applications and Gaming Tab DMZAdministration Tab Log 29 Backup & RestoreAdministration Tab Firmware Upgrade Administration Tab Factory Defaults 33 Administration Tab Factory DefaultsStatus Tab Router By the RouterStatus Tab Local Network 35 Status Tab Local NetworkNeed to set a static IP address on a PC Appendix a TroubleshootingCommon Problems and Solutions Want to test my Internet connection Wireless-B Broadband Router TCP UDP VPN Ipsec Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to workFirmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing To start over, I need to set the Router to factory defaultNeed to upgrade the firmware My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting Frequently Asked Questions Power LED keeps flashingWhere is the Router installed on the network? Is IPSec Pass-Through supported by the Router?What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for? Does the Router support ICQ send file?How can I block corrupted FTP downloads? What is DMZ Hosting? What are the advanced features of the Router?What is the Ieee 802.11g standard? What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?What is ad-hoc mode? What is infrastructure mode?What is roaming? What is ISM band?What is Spread Spectrum? What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?What is WEP? What is a MAC Address?How do I resolve issues with signal loss? Have excellent signal strength, but I cannot see my networkSecurity Threats Facing Wireless Networks Appendix B Wireless SecuritySecurity Precautions Appendix B Wireless Security Wireless-B Broadband Router Figure C-1 Upgrade Firmware Appendix C Upgrading FirmwareAppendix D Windows Help TCP/IPWindows 98 or Me Instructions Windows 2000 or XP InstructionsFor the Router’s Web-based Utility Figure E-3 MAC Address/Physical AddressAppendix F Glossary Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Wireless-B Broadband Router Appendix G Specifications Appendix H Warranty Information Appendix I Regulatory Information FCC StatementWireless-B Broadband Router Appendix J Contact Information Europe Mail Address
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