Airlink RT210W user manual Forwarding Router Mode Only, Filters

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Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

Enabled	Check this option to enable this setting
	and remember to click Apply to save and
	activate the changes.

LAN MAC Filter demands higher priority than LAN Client Filter.

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4.9 Forwarding (Router Mode Only)

This page allows you to configure the Forwarding feature. Unlike Filter, which governs outgoing traffic, Forwarding is used to control external access to the local network. This is commonly used when you have publicly accessible virtual servers on your local network.

By default, forwarding entry is empty and any external access to your LAN is blocked. Once you define a forwarding entry, incoming packets (identified by its port number) that match your Forwarding criteria will be forwarded to the port range of the specified local machine. Otherwise packets are blocked. Forwarding serves as a

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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 Physical Outlook LED IndicatorFront Panel 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 Panel∙ On the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address Option B Using Fixed IP Address192.168.1.1 For Windows 2000/XP Check/Renew IP Address under Windows 98/ME∙ Default Gateway Select Use the following IP address and enter these∙ Authentication Open Additional Settings for Wireless ClientCheck/Renew IP Address under Windows 2000/XP 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 settingsDhcp Client Part 2. Configuring protocol-specific settingsPPPoE 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 AuthenticationWEP Format Minimum CharactersNetwork Key fields Key Length HEX Format Ascii Format 64 Bit Hexadecimal digits Ascii characters 128 Bit15 Wireless LAN Security General Filters Router Mode OnlyConnection Logging 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 UpgradeCurrent Firmware version field Restore Factory DefaultsSystem Page Troubleshooting Page Power Adapter and Environmental Requirement HardwareInterface PhysicalWAN Port Features LAN Port FeaturesRouter Features SoftwareWireless LAN Features Security FeaturesConfiguration and Management Features Technical Support