American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Ethernet WAN Port, Wireless LAN

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Using the AP/Router Setup Screen

 

 

 

Allow trusted

This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wireless stations from using this access point. To use this

stations only

feature:

 

1.

Enable this checkbox.

 

2.

Click the Trusted Stations button to open a sub-window containing the Trusted Wireless

 

 

Stations screen.

 

3.

Enter details of the Trusted Wireless Stations. See the following section for further details.

 

Caution:Ensure that the computer being used is in the Trusted Stations list before enabling this

 

 

feature.

 

 

 

Copy AP Mode

Clicking this button copies the Wireless settings, including the Trusted Station list, from the AP

Settings

screen to this screen.

 

This is only useful if the AP Setup screen is already configured.

The SSID will not be copied. Each mode must use a different SSID. Using the same SSID for different modes would confuse Wireless clients.

Ethernet (WAN) Port

IP Address

The current IP address for the Ethernet port. This will be blank if:

 

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is not in AP/Router mode.

 

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is in AP/Router mode, but there is no active connection on

 

the Ethernet (WAN) port.

 

Note: In AP/Router mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router has 2 IP addresses, one for

 

the Wireless interface, and another for the Ethernet (WAN) port.

 

 

MAC Address

The MAC address, also called the Physical address, is a low-level identifier for Ethernet connections.

 

This field displays the MAC address for the Ethernet (WAN) port.

Login Method

The login method is the type of connection used on the Ethernet (WAN) port.

 

The default value is Travel Mode (Hotel). This mode requires no additional information.

 

To change the Login Method, click the Configure button.

 

 

Connection Status

This field indicates the current status of the connection on the Ethernet (WAN) port.

 

This field can only display Connected if the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is in AP/Router mode.

 

 

DMZ PC

The DMZ PC will receive all incoming traffic for which the correct destination PC is unknown.

 

This field shows the current DMZ PC.

 

The default value is None, meaning the DMZ feature is disabled.

 

 

Wireless LAN

 

AP/Router IP

The IP address of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router on the Wireless LAN.

Address

The default value is 192.168.1.1

 

 

To change any settings while in AP/Router mode, connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

 

using this IP address.

 

Normally, it is not necessary to change this IP address.

 

Users MUST change this address if the LAN/WAN on the Ethernet (WAN) port is using the same IP

 

address range (192.168.1.1 ~ 192.168.1.254).

 

Note: In AP/Router mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router has 2 IP addresses, one for

 

the Wireless interface, and another for the Ethernet (WAN) port.

 

 

Subnet Mask

The subnet mask for the IP address above.

 

The default value is 255.255.255.0, which is the standard value for small networks.

Enable DHCP Server for Wireless Clients

The DHCP Server will provide an IP address and related information to Wireless clients when they connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

The default value is Enabled.

Caution:It is strongly recommended that this feature be enabled. Do not disable this feature unless absolutely necessary.

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Contents User’s Manual Page Contents AP/Router Mode Advanced Features Configuring the Router for AP/Router ModeConfiguring the Router for Client Mode Operation and UsageAppendix A. Troubleshooting and Maintenance A-1 List of Figures Preface Contents of this ManualIntended Audience Conventions and Typefaces Used in This ManualCompliance Statement Regulatory ApprovalsDisclaimers TrademarksWireless FeaturesRouter Mode Features IntroductionPhysical Features Package ContentsModes Feature FunctionalityAP/Router Mode Access Point AP ModeClient Mode Config ModeModes Requirements Initial ConfigurationHow to Perform the Initial Configuration 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 ScreenClear EditAdd 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 ScreenConnection Type Travel Mode Hotel Ethernet WAN Port Configuration ScreenConnection Type IP AddressIdentification Connection Types PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No LoginMAC Address Connection Behavior Ethernet Port Configuration All SettingsEthernet WAN Port Configuration Screen Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Ethernet WAN Port StatusInternet Connection Log ConnectionMessage Description Pptp Status Screen Pptp StatusL2TP Status Screen Connection Status L2TP ScreenEthernet WAN Port Status Advanced Internet Screen AP/Router Mode Advanced FeaturesCommunication Applications Communication ApplicationsPort Forwarding Enable DMZ usingSend Application’s incoming calls to My PC is not listedPort Forwarding IP Address Seen by Internet UsersProperties ServicePort Forwarding Screen Connecting to User-defined Servers Using Self-defined ServersCreate a new Server Modify Edit a ServerDdns Screen Using Dynamic DNS Domain Name ServerDdns Data Ddns ServiceDNS Lookup Network Diagnostics ScreenPing Backup DNS IP Backup DNSEnable UPnP Services Options ScreenAdvanced PC Database Screen Advanced PC Database ScreenPC Properties Options Security ScreenFirewall Allow L2TP Allow PptpSecurity Screen Connecting the Computer to the Router Configuring the Router for Client ModeSet as Current Client Mode Setup ScreenWireless Profiles General Wireless Client Profile ScreenProfile Name Network TypeSecurity Sytem SecurityOperation and Usage When Changing ModesUsing AP Mode Connecting in AP/Router Mode Using AP/Router ModeAP/Router Setup Screen annotated Using Client Mode General Problems Appendix a Troubleshooting and MaintenanceWireless Access AP or AP/Router Mode SolutionProblem 3 The wireless connections speed is very slow Router ModeBasic Service Set BSS and Extended Service Set ESS Appendix B About Wireless LANsModes for Wireless LANs Open System or Shared Key Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPOff, 64 Bit, 128 Bit Wireless Interface Specifications Appendix C SpecificationsTechnical Support Warranty