American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Initial Configuration, Requirements

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Requirements

Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration

This chapter provides information about the initial configuration of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, including the following:

•Requirements

•How to Perform the Initial Configuration

•Using The System Setup Screen

•Using The Config File Screen

•Upgrading the Firmware

Requirements

The following are required to do the initial configuration:

•Network cable. Use a standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors.

•TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the computer.

•To use the wireless interface, the computer must be equipped with an IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b wireless adapter.

How to Perform the Initial Configuration

Use the following steps to perform the initial configuration:

1.Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select Config mode (switch position #3).

2.Power up and wait for the Ethernet LED to turn on. This indicates the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is ready.

3.Establish a wired or wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (a Wired connection is recommended).

Wired - connect a standard LAN cable from the computer's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Wireless - select the wireless network with the SSID default

4.Start the Web browser.

5.In the Location or Address bar, enter the following: config.ap

Notes: 1. This will work only while in Config mode. In AP mode, the router does not connect. In AP/Router mode, connect using the Wireless LAN IP address.

2.This may not work when using a Wireless connection with a computer that also has an active 10/100BaseT Ethernet connection.

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Contents User’s Manual Page Contents Operation and Usage Configuring the Router for AP/Router ModeAP/Router Mode Advanced Features Configuring the Router for Client ModeAppendix A. Troubleshooting and Maintenance A-1 List of Figures Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual Contents of this ManualPreface Intended AudienceTrademarks Regulatory ApprovalsCompliance Statement DisclaimersIntroduction FeaturesWireless Router Mode FeaturesPhysical Features Package ContentsModes Feature FunctionalityAP/Router Mode Access Point AP ModeClient Mode Config ModeModes Initial Configuration How to Perform the Initial ConfigurationRequirements Mode Configuration Screen Admin Using The System Setup ScreenSystem Using The Config File ScreenUpgrading the Firmware Upgrade Firmware ScreenUpgrading the Firmware Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network Configuring the Router for Access Point AP ModeUsing the Wireless Security Screen WirelessWireless Security WEP Screen Wireless Security WPA-PSK Screen Using the Trusted Wireless Stations ScreenEdit AddClear Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen Connecting in AP/Router Mode Configuring the Router for AP/Router ModeAP/Router Setup Screen Using the AP/Router Setup ScreenEthernet WAN Port Wireless LANSecurity System WEP Wireless Security ScreenSecurity System WPA-PSK Buttons Trusted Wireless Stations ScreenIP Address Ethernet WAN Port Configuration ScreenConnection Type Travel Mode Hotel Connection TypeConnection Types PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login MAC AddressIdentification Connection Behavior Ethernet Port Configuration All SettingsEthernet WAN Port Configuration Screen Ethernet WAN Port Status InternetFixed/Dynamic IP Address Connection Log ConnectionMessage Description Pptp Status Screen Pptp StatusL2TP Status Screen Connection Status L2TP ScreenEthernet WAN Port Status Communication Applications AP/Router Mode Advanced FeaturesAdvanced Internet Screen Communication ApplicationsMy PC is not listed Enable DMZ usingPort Forwarding Send Application’s incoming calls toPort Forwarding IP Address Seen by Internet UsersService Port Forwarding ScreenProperties Modify Edit a Server Using Self-defined ServersConnecting to User-defined Servers Create a new ServerDdns Screen Using Dynamic DNS Domain Name ServerDdns Data Ddns ServiceNetwork Diagnostics Screen PingDNS Lookup Options Screen Backup DNSBackup DNS IP Enable UPnP ServicesAdvanced PC Database Screen Advanced PC Database ScreenPC Properties Security Screen FirewallOptions Allow L2TP Allow PptpSecurity Screen Connecting the Computer to the Router Configuring the Router for Client ModeClient Mode Setup Screen Wireless ProfilesSet as Current Network Type Wireless Client Profile ScreenGeneral Profile NameSecurity Sytem SecurityWhen Changing Modes Using AP ModeOperation and Usage Connecting in AP/Router Mode Using AP/Router ModeAP/Router Setup Screen annotated Using Client Mode Solution Appendix a Troubleshooting and MaintenanceGeneral Problems Wireless Access AP or AP/Router ModeProblem 3 The wireless connections speed is very slow Router ModeAppendix B About Wireless LANs Modes for Wireless LANsBasic Service Set BSS and Extended Service Set ESS Wired Equivalent Privacy WEP Off, 64 Bit, 128 BitOpen System or Shared Key Wireless Interface Specifications Appendix C SpecificationsTechnical Support Warranty