Airlink RT210W user manual WAN Configuration Router Mode, Part 1 Configuring general settings

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

4.3 WAN Configuration – Router Mode

Prior to configuring the Wireless Broadband Router, you must decide whether to configure the device as a router or as a bridge. This section only describes how to set up the device to act as a router. For bridge configuration, see “4.4 WAN Configuration – Bridge Mode” for instructions.

NAT Routing allows the device to act as a router and use the built- in NAT function to translate your multiple private IP addresses into a single public IP address. However, only outgoing requests are allowed to pass through the device unless you specify otherwise, see “4.8 Filters (Router Mode Only)” . Outside users cannot see your private local IP addresses. This leaves your home or business network hidden from outside intruders, see “4.9 Forwarding (Router Mode Only)” .

Click WAN in the configuration menu to enter the WAN configuration page and carry out the procedures below.

Part 1 Configuring general settings

1.WAN/LAN Relation: select the NAT Routing option (factory default option).

2.Protocol: select a protocol type to indicate how the Wireless Broadband Router connects with the existing network environment.

3.MAC Address: Leave the default values if it is not necessary to enter another MAC address. This field allows cloning another network adapter’ s MAC address to the Wireless Broadband Router’ s address. Some ISPs use the MAC address of NIC, which is connected to your Cable/ADSL modem, for static mapping and thus giving you the same IP address each time the Cable/ADSL modem requests for IP address for the Ethernet port. If this is the case, this feature eliminates the need of asking the ISP or network administrator to change the registered MAC address and you can still use the same given IP for the router’ s WAN port.

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Contents Page Trademarks DisclaimerSafety Instructions For Service FCC Information Page Contents Appendix a Troubleshooting SpecificationList of Figures Page Overview Introduction∙ NAT FeaturesSystem Requirements Package ContentsPage LED Indicator Physical OutlookFront Panel Rear Panel and Connector Rear Panel and ConnectorHardware Connection Choosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting wired device to the LAN port Connecting the Wireless Broadband RouterConnecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN port Connecting the power adapterFigure below illustrates a connection diagram example Page Configuring Local Computer to Access the Wireless Router Option a Using Dhcp Setting up TCP/IPFor Windows 98/ME Control PanelOption B Using Fixed IP Address ∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address192.168.1.1 Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME For Windows 2000/XPSelect Use the following IP address and enter these ∙ Default GatewayAdditional Settings for Wireless Client ∙ Authentication OpenCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP For example C\ping Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband RouterRequest time out Destination host unreachable Accessing Web-Based Configuration Utility Web ConfigurationApplying Changes Making the Changes EffectiveGeneral Information System Overview Router ModeSystem Overview Bridge Mode Part 1 Configuring general settings WAN Configuration Router ModePart 2. Configuring protocol-specific settings Dhcp ClientPPPoE Client WAN Configuration PPPoE Client Manual Config WAN Configuration Bridge ModeEnabling Bridging Mode Dhcp Server Router Mode Only LAN ConfigurationLAN Configuration Router Mode LAN Spanning Tree Protocol Router Mode Only11 Dhcp Lease Table Viewing Current Dhcp Assignments Router Mode OnlyBasic Configuration Wireless LAN 2.4G Configuration12 Access Point Mode Wireless Bridge13 Wireless Bridge Mode Advanced Configuration Access ControlPage Network Authentication Wireless LAN SecurityFormat Minimum Characters WEPNetwork Key fields 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format15 Wireless LAN Security Filters Router Mode Only GeneralConnection Logging LAN Client Filter LAN MAC Filter16 Filters Forwarding Router Mode OnlyPort Forwards DMZ IP AddressDescription Application Specific Port ForwardsStatic Routes System Clock AdministrationFirmware Upgrade Management SetupRestore Factory Defaults Current Firmware version fieldSystem Page Troubleshooting Page Hardware Power Adapter and Environmental RequirementInterface PhysicalLAN Port Features WAN Port FeaturesRouter Features SoftwareSecurity Features Wireless LAN FeaturesConfiguration and Management Features Technical Support