American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Operation and Usage, When Changing Modes

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When Changing Modes

Chapter 7: Operation and Usage

This chapter provides information on what to consider when changing modes on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and the status screens:

•When Changing Modes

•Using AP Mode

•Using AP/Router Mode

•Using Client Mode

The mode can be changed ONLY by using the mode selector switch on the side of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This switch has four positions:

Switch position 1 — AP mode

Switch position 2 — AP/Router mode

Switch position 3 — Config mode

Switch position 4 — Client mode

See Chapter 1, “Introduction,” for details about each mode, and some tips on which mode to use in different environments.

Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, as the unit can become extremely hot and may cause injury if not handled properly.

When Changing Modes

While modes can be changed at any time, note the following:

•Whenever the mode is changed, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router will restart. Wait for the restart to complete, which takes a few seconds. When the restart is completed, the Ethernet LED will be on.

•After changing modes, any wireless connections will be lost. On the computer, select the SSID (Wireless LAN) for the new mode in order to re-establish a wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Using AP Mode

1.Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to the desired LAN.

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

3.Wait for the restart to complete, and the Ethernet LED to come on.

4.On the computer, select the Wireless LAN matching the SSID of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router in AP mode. The default SSID for AP mode is:

APC_AP

5.If necessary, configure the computer's Wireless interface to match the AP mode settings of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

6.Connect to the LAN via the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, and check the status of the computer's Wireless interface to see if the computer in use has obtained an IP address. This IP address must come from a server on the LAN; the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router itself is transparent.

Note: If the Ethernet port is not connected to a functional LAN, then the computer will self-assign an 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 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 ScreenConnection Type Travel Mode Hotel Ethernet WAN Port Configuration ScreenConnection Type IP AddressMAC 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 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 UsersPort Forwarding Screen ServiceProperties 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 ServicePing Network Diagnostics ScreenDNS Lookup Backup DNS IP Backup DNSEnable UPnP Services Options ScreenAdvanced 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 General Wireless Client Profile ScreenProfile Name Network TypeSecurity 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 General Problems Appendix a Troubleshooting and MaintenanceWireless Access AP or AP/Router Mode SolutionProblem 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
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