American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Ethernet WAN Port Configuration Screen

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The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen

The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen

By default, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will try to obtain an IP address automatically on the Ethernet (WAN) port. If this does not work in the current environment, click the Configure button to change the settings for the Ethernet (WAN) port. The following sections describe the possible Connection Types:

•Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel)

•Connection Types: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login

Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel)

The default connection method is Travel Mode (Hotel) as shown below.

Figure 17. The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen (Travel Mode)

The following table describes the fields on the Ethernet Port Configuration screen (Travel Mode).

Connection Type

Connection Type	The default is Travel Mode (Hotel).
	See the following section for details of the other options, and the settings associated with each option.

IP Address
IP Address is	Also called Dynamic IP Address. This is the default, and the most common.
assigned	Only change this if advised to do so by the person or organization providing the LAN/WAN port
automatically	connection.
automatically

Specified	Also called a Static IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered.
IP Address	• IP Address - The IP address on the LAN or WAN.
	• Network Mask - The subnet mask associated with the IP address above.
	• Gateway IP Address - The address of the router or gateway on the LAN or WAN that the user is
	connecting to.

DNS
Automatically	The DNS (Domain Name Server) address is normally obtained automatically from the DHCP Server
obtain from Server	which provides the IP address.
	Note: This option cannot be used with a fixed IP address, since no server is used.

Use this DNS	If this option is selected, enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Server) to use.
	Note: Select this option when using a Specified (Static) IP address.

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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 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 ScreenConnection Type Travel Mode Hotel Ethernet WAN Port Configuration ScreenConnection Type IP AddressConnection 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 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 UsersService Port Forwarding ScreenProperties 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 ServiceNetwork Diagnostics Screen PingDNS Lookup Backup DNS IP Backup DNSEnable UPnP Services Options ScreenAdvanced 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 General Wireless Client Profile ScreenProfile Name Network TypeSecurity 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 General Problems Appendix a Troubleshooting and MaintenanceWireless Access AP or AP/Router Mode SolutionProblem 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