Airlink RT210W user manual Access Control, Advanced Configuration

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

uAccess Control

MAC Address Access Control: This AP has the capability to control the wireless client access based on the MAC address of the wireless client. The users have the flexibility to customize their own control policy based on these options:

Allow: If selected, only the wireless client whose MAC address is in the Allow List is allowed to access this AP.

Deny: If selected, only the wireless client whose MAC address is in the Allow List is NOT allowed to access this AP. Others clients are granted access.

Disable: No access control. All the clients are allowed to access this AP.

When entering MAC address in the list, up to 16 MAC entries are allowed.

uAdvanced Configuration

It’ s not recommended to modify the Advanced parameters unless specific requirement is needed. The parameters are described as below:

Radio: Choose whether to enable or disable the RF (Radio Frequency) of the AP.

Band: Displays the operating frequency of the AP.

Channel: Varies according to the specified Country.

Rate: The default setting, Auto, allows the AP to automatically use the fastest possible data rate. Selecting a specific rate forces the AP to transmit at a particular speed.

Basic Rate Set: The Default option uses 1 or 2 Mbps for 802.11b and 6, 12 or 24Mbps for 802.11g as the basic rate of your wireless network. The All option uses 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, or 54Mbps. The wireless clients must support the basic rate to successfully associate with the AP.

Fragment Threshold: It determines whether packets will be fragmented and at what size. On an 802.11 wireless LAN, packets

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Contents Page Disclaimer TrademarksSafety Instructions For Service FCC Information Page Contents Troubleshooting Specification Appendix aList of Figures Page Introduction OverviewFeatures ∙ NATPackage Contents System RequirementsPage Front Panel LED IndicatorPhysical Outlook Rear Panel and Connector Rear Panel and ConnectorChoosing a Place for the Wireless Broadband Router Hardware ConnectionConnecting the Wireless Broadband Router Connecting wired device to the LAN portConnecting 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 Setting up TCP/IP Option a Using DhcpFor Windows 98/ME Control Panel192.168.1.1 Option B Using Fixed IP Address∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address For Windows 2000/XP Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME∙ Default Gateway Select Use the following IP address and enter theseCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP Additional Settings for Wireless Client∙ Authentication Open Checking Connection with the Wireless Broadband Router For example C\pingRequest time out Destination host unreachable Web Configuration Accessing Web-Based Configuration UtilityMaking the Changes Effective Applying ChangesSystem Overview Router Mode General InformationSystem Overview Bridge Mode WAN Configuration Router Mode Part 1 Configuring general settingsPPPoE Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsDhcp Client WAN Configuration PPPoE Client WAN Configuration Bridge Mode Manual ConfigEnabling Bridging Mode LAN Configuration Dhcp Server Router Mode OnlyLAN Spanning Tree Protocol Router Mode Only LAN Configuration Router ModeViewing Current Dhcp Assignments Router Mode Only 11 Dhcp Lease TableWireless LAN 2.4G Configuration Basic ConfigurationWireless Bridge 12 Access Point Mode13 Wireless Bridge Mode Access Control Advanced ConfigurationPage Wireless LAN Security Network AuthenticationNetwork Key fields Format Minimum CharactersWEP Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit15 Wireless LAN Security Connection Logging Filters Router Mode OnlyGeneral LAN MAC Filter LAN Client FilterForwarding Router Mode Only 16 FiltersDMZ IP Address Port ForwardsDescription Application Specific Port ForwardsStatic Routes Administration System ClockManagement Setup Firmware UpgradeSystem Restore Factory DefaultsCurrent Firmware version field Page Troubleshooting Page Power Adapter and Environmental Requirement HardwareInterface PhysicalWAN Port Features LAN Port FeaturesRouter Features SoftwareConfiguration and Management Features Security FeaturesWireless LAN Features Technical Support