Ovation Software Ovation Welcome, Simple setup, Instant protection, Additional security

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Welcome

Within minutes, all of the computers in your home can be sharing a wireless connection to the Internet through the 3G/UMTS mobile network.

Tip: To achieve the best possible reception, check the signal strength (the more bars the better the reception) on the LCD on your Ovation. You may find that placing your Ovation near a window provides the best reception.

Simple setup

Your Ovation is designed to provide you with a quick and troubleee installation. You can install, set up, and be connected to the Internet in just a few short steps. The webom

almost any personal computer, including Windows, Macintosh, or Linux, using an Internet browser (e.g. Internet Explorer 6.0 or Netscape 6.2). Once you are set up, you can review and enable customized wireless security settings.

Instant protection

Your Ovation supports Network Address Translation (NAT). This network service hides the computers in your network so they can't be found or directly accessed by anyone outside of your network. Also included is a true firewall that blocks all incoming traffic and allows all outgoing traffic by default.

Additional security

Disabled by default, your Ovation supports both Wired Equivalent Protection (WEP) and Wiotected Access (WPAotect your network data.

Parents can set up content filtering to monitor or restrict Internet access. Security logs keep you aware of potential security risks and attempted access. You can view logs online.

Stay in touch

You can use your Ovation to send and receive SMS text messages. The LCD on the front of the device lets you know when you have new messages.

Important note

To protect your network from unauthorized access, and to make it more difficult for hackers to analyze your data, please check the WLAN security settings and enable either WEP or WPA

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Contents LAN Contents Advanced Network Settings Wireless Security SettingsTroubleshooting Glossary Specifications Simple setup WelcomeInstant protection Additional securityLCD display UmtsSide panel SIM card slotWall mounting Safety guidelines Page Installation Insert the SIM cardConnect the power Connect your computer Choose Startol Panel and then select Network ConnectionsLAN connection Connect to the Internet Select the Connections tab and click SettingsPop Installation Installation Page Internet Settings Opening the ToolsChanging your PIN code Current PIN Code boxClick System Settings then Umts Conn Disconnect automaticallyReconnect automatically Monitor usage Click Disconnect on the Connection Manager window Disconnect from the InternetPress the Umts on/off button on the side of your Ovation Adjust the time Click Advanced Settings, then Date & TimePage Administration Settings Change your passwordClick Configuration then PIN Code & Password Confirm New Password boxesBack up your settings Click Configuration then Backup & RestoreRestore your settings Upgrade the Ovation firmware Clear your browser cache. See page 52 for instructions Page Restore Factory Default Settings Page Send messages Read messagesSetup options Delete messagesWireless Security Settings Review the basicsDetermine the exposure Network Address TranslationWired Equivalent Protection WEP Protect your dataReconnecting your computer Click System Settings then Wlan AP SecuritySelect WEP as Encryption WiFi Protected Access WPA What are the drawbacks?Select WPA Enter your passphrase in the PSK fieldClick System Settings then Rename your networkRestrict access Check Enable ACLHide your network Uncheck Broadcast SsidWhat happens in case of a Denial of Service attack? Control the trafficBlock content Click Advanced Settings then Logs Monitor activityPage Advanced Network Settings How do I set up a DMZ server?Select Enable DMZ, using DMZ serverWlan Mode Reboot Page Troubleshooting Why doesn’t the Connection Manager window appear?Is JavaScript enabled for your browser? Click Extended Select Enable JavaScript for NavigatorIs your Wid installed properly? Did you clear the browser cache?Click Empty Cache Choose Startol PanelHow can I tell if I am connected? How do I rePage Glossary 802.11b802.11g FirmwareIP address PassphraseMAC address Network adapterGlossary PortPage Specifications Wlan