Contents
Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router
Copyright & Trademarks
Table of Contents
Environmental 127
Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions
Introduction
Router’s Functions
Features
IP Addresses
What’s an IP Address?
Dynamic IP Addresses
Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers
Router Setup Overview
Router’s Front Panel LEDs
Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router
Router’s Back Panel
Proceed to Connect the Router
LAN Indicators
Internet Indicators
Overview
Wired Connection to a PC
Connect the Router
Wireless Connection to a PC
Configure the PCs
Go to Configure the Router’s Basic Settings
Configuring Windows 98 and Millennium PCs
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
Configuring Windows XP PCs
Configure the Router’s Basic Settings
Enter the Default Gateway
Automatic Configuration Dhcp
Static or Fixed IP Address
Enter the Internet IP Address
Router’s Web-based Utility
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Setup
Automatic Configuration Dhcp
Static IP
Pptp
5GHz, 802.11a
5GHz, 802.11a WEP
4GHz, 802.11b WEP
Status
Password
LAN
Dhcp
Help
Log
Advanced Tabs
5GHz, 802.11a
Advanced Wireless
802.1x Configuration
Radius Server
Filters
11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from
Private MAC Filter To set up a filter
Private IP Filter
Port Forwarding
Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol
Click the Delete This Entry button
Routing
DMZ Host
MAC Address Clone
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Need to set a static IP address on a PC
For Windows NT
For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP
For Windows XP
Want to test my Internet connection
TCP UDP
Need to set up a server behind my Router
Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work
Need to upgrade the firmware
To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default
Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing
My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting
Click the Advanced = Filters tab
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?
Does the Router support ICQ send file?
What are the advanced features of the Router?
What is DMZ Hosting?
What is the Ieee 802.11a standard?
What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?
What is infrastructure mode?
What is roaming?
What is a MAC Address?
What is WEP?
How do I reset the Router?
How do I resolve issues with signal loss?
Step One Pinging an IP Address
Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses
Background
Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security
Step Two Pinging for a Web Address
WEP Encryption
802.1x Authentication
Figure C-2
MD5 Authentication for Windows XP
Figure C-5
Figure C-9
Digital Certificate Installation
Figure C-13
Click Install this certificate
Figure C-18
TLS Authentication for Windows XP
Figure C-21
For Windows 95, 98, and Me
Figure C-25
For Windows NT, 2000, and XP
Figure D-3
Appendix E Glossary
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One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem
Appendix F Specifications
Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better
Environmental
Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax
Appendix G Warranty Information
Appendix H Contact Information
Web site FTP site
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