American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Configuring the Router for Client Mode

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Connecting the Computer to the Router

Chapter 6: Configuring the Router for Client Mode

This chapter describes how to configure the APC 3-in 1 Wireless Mobile Router for Client mode.

Note: It is not possible to connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router while it is in Client mode. Configuration for Client mode must be performed while in Config mode.

The following sections describe:

•Connecting the Computer to the Router

•The Client Mode Setup Screen

•The Wireless Client Profile Screen

Connecting the Computer to the Router

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

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 APC_Router

4.Start the Web browser.

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

config.ap

Note: This works only in Config mode.

6.If the admin password has been set (on the System screen), a prompt appears for the username and password. Enter Admin for the user name, and APC for the password. The Mode Configuration screen appears.

7.Click the Config button for Client Mode, to view the Client Mode Setup screen.

In Client mode, it is possible to create a profile for each regularly used wireless network.

•A profile contains all settings for the wireless network, including the security settings.

•Only one (1) profile can be enabled at any time.

•If the wireless network defined by the currently-enabled profile is not available, then no wireless connection will be made.

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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