American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Preface, Intended Audience, Copyright

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Preface

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User’s Manual provides information on configuring, setting up, and using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. It also provides information on troubleshooting common problems, background information about using wireless LANs, and specifications for the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Intended Audience

This manual is designed for users who want to:

•Use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

•Configure and use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router software

Contents of this Manual

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User Manual contains seven chapters and three appendixes. Chapter 1, “Introduction,” provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Chapter 2, “The Initial Configuration,” provides information about the initial configuration of the router. Chapter 3, “Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode,” provides setup information for the AP Mode. Chapter 4, “Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode,” provides setup information for the AP/Router Mode.

Chapter 5, “AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features,” explains when and how to use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router’s advanced features in AP/Router mode.

Chapter 6, “Configuring the Router for Client Mode,” provides configuration details for Client Mode.

Chapter 7, “Operation and Usage,” details the operation of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and the status screens.

Appendix A, “Troubleshooting and Maintenance,” covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and provides some possible solutions to them.

Appendix B, “About Wireless LANs,” provides some background information about using wireless LANs. Appendix C, “Specifications,” provides APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router specifications.

Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual

Note: emphasizes a key point.

Caution: notifies users of potential damage to hardware or software.

Warning: notifies users of a potential to cause injury.

Bold indicates a screen, menu, field, mode, or key name, or is used for emphasis.

Courier indicates text that is typed into a Web browser or in response to a prompt.

Copyright

Copyright © 2005 American Power Conversion (APC). No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of:

American Power Conversion 32 Fairgrounds Road

West Kingston, RI 02892 1-800-800-4272

Software

This software was developed by Sercom for APC.

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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
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