Airlink RT210W user manual Wireless LAN 2.4G Configuration, Basic Configuration

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

4.6 Wireless LAN (2.4G) Configuration

The Wireless Broadband Router implements Access Point capability, which connects wireless clients to a wired LAN. It allows wireless stations to access network resources and share the broadband Internet connection.

uWireless Interface: Displays the MAC address of the wireless interface.

uBasic Configuration

SSID: Service Set ID. It uniquely identifies a logical network domain name of your WLAN. The default value is wireless.

Network Type: An Open AP will periodically broadcast its SSID to inform the wireless clients of its presence. When set to Closed, the Access Point does not broadcast its presence. Wireless clients must know in advance the SSID of the AP in order to establish the connection.

Country: Select the country where this device is operating. The AP uses only the legal frequency channels allowed in that regulatory domain.

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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 Front Panel LED IndicatorPhysical Outlook 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 Panel192.168.1.1 Option B Using Fixed IP Address∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME For Windows 2000/XPSelect Use the following IP address and enter these ∙ Default GatewayCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP Additional Settings for Wireless Client∙ Authentication Open 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 ModePPPoE Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsDhcp 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 SecurityNetwork Key fields Format Minimum CharactersWEP 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format15 Wireless LAN Security Connection Logging Filters Router Mode OnlyGeneral 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 SetupSystem Restore Factory DefaultsCurrent Firmware version field Page Troubleshooting Page Hardware Power Adapter and Environmental RequirementInterface PhysicalLAN Port Features WAN Port FeaturesRouter Features SoftwareConfiguration and Management Features Security FeaturesWireless LAN Features Technical Support