American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router AP/Router Mode Advanced Features

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The Advanced Internet Screen

Chapter 5: AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features

This chapter explains when and how to use the advanced features in AP/Router mode.of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. The following advanced features are provided in AP/Router mode.

•The Advanced Internet Screen

•The Port Forwarding Screen

•Using Self-defined Servers

•Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server)

•The Options Screen

•The Advanced PC Database Screen

•The Security Screen

These features are accessed via the Advanced button on the AP/Router Setup screen.

The Advanced Internet Screen

This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access:

•Communication Applications

•DMZ

•MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit)

Figure 23. The Advanced Internet Screen

Communication Applications

Most applications are supported transparently by the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. However, sometimes it is not clear which device should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen.

If this problem arises, use this screen to set which device should receive an incoming connection, as described below.

Communication Applications

Application

Lists applications which may generate incoming connections, where the destination computer (on the local LAN) is unknown. For each application, select the computer to which incoming connections may be sent.

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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 How to Perform the Initial Configuration 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 ScreenAdd EditClear 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 TypeMAC Address Connection Types PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No LoginIdentification Connection Behavior Ethernet Port Configuration All SettingsEthernet WAN Port Configuration Screen Internet Ethernet WAN Port StatusFixed/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 UsersPort Forwarding Screen ServiceProperties 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 ServicePing Network Diagnostics ScreenDNS Lookup Options Screen Backup DNSBackup DNS IP Enable UPnP ServicesAdvanced PC Database Screen Advanced PC Database ScreenPC Properties Firewall Security ScreenOptions Allow L2TP Allow PptpSecurity Screen Connecting the Computer to the Router Configuring the Router for Client ModeWireless Profiles Client Mode Setup ScreenSet as Current Network Type Wireless Client Profile ScreenGeneral Profile NameSecurity Sytem SecurityUsing AP Mode When Changing ModesOperation 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 ModeModes for Wireless LANs Appendix B About Wireless LANsBasic Service Set BSS and Extended Service Set ESS Off, 64 Bit, 128 Bit Wired Equivalent Privacy WEPOpen System or Shared Key Wireless Interface Specifications Appendix C SpecificationsTechnical Support Warranty