Contents
Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router
Copyright & Trademarks
Table of Contents
Introduction
Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions
Environmental 127
What’s an IP Address?
Features
Router’s Functions
IP Addresses
Router Setup Overview
Dhcp Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Servers
Dynamic IP Addresses
Router’s Back Panel
Getting to Know the Dual-Band Wireless A+B Broadband Router
Router’s Front Panel LEDs
Internet Indicators
LAN Indicators
Proceed to Connect the Router
Connect the Router
Wired Connection to a PC
Overview
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 Internet IP Address
Automatic Configuration Dhcp
Enter the Default Gateway
Static or Fixed 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
Private IP Filter
Private MAC Filter To set up a filter
11-20 , 21-30 , 31-40 , or 41-50 from
Port Forwarding
Applications External Port TCP Protocol UDP Protocol
Click the Delete This Entry button
Routing
DMZ Host
MAC Address Clone
For Windows NT
Appendix a Troubleshooting
Common Problems and Solutions
Need to set a static IP address on a PC
Want to test my Internet connection
For Windows XP
For Windows 98, Me, 2000, and XP
TCP UDP
Need to set up a server behind my Router
Can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work
My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting
To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default
Need to upgrade the firmware
Firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Diag LED is flashing
Click the Advanced = Filters tab
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?
Does the Router support ICQ send file?
What is the Ieee 802.11b standard?
What is DMZ Hosting?
What are the advanced features of the Router?
What is the Ieee 802.11a standard?
What is roaming?
What Ieee 802.11b features are supported?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What is infrastructure mode?
How do I resolve issues with signal loss?
What is WEP?
What is a MAC Address?
How do I reset the Router?
Step One Pinging an IP Address
Appendix B How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail & Web Addresses
Step Two Pinging for a Web Address
Appendix C Configuring Wireless Security
Background
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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113
115
117
119
121
123
125
Environmental
Appendix F Specifications
One 10/100 RJ-45 Port for Cable/DSL Modem
Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable or better
Web site FTP site
Appendix G Warranty Information
Sales Information Technical Support RMA Issues Fax
Appendix H Contact Information
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