Advantek Networks AWR-MIMO-54RA user manual Q1 Cannot connect to the wireless router

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The wireless router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications that do not function correctly. For example, you can use DMZ function, this should work with almost every application but there is a security risk since firewall is disabled and only one PC can be used in this feature.

4. Troubleshooting

This chapter covers some common problems that user may encounter while accessing the wireless router and some possible solutions for them. If you follow the suggested instructions to configure the wireless router, but router still does not function properly, please contact your local dealer for assistance.

Q1) Cannot connect to the wireless router.

Ans: Check the following.

a) If the wireless router is properly installed, if LAN connections are OK, and if wireless Router is powered on.

b) Ensure that your PC and wireless router are on the same network segment.

c) If your PC is set to “Obtain an IP Address automatically” (DHCP client), restart it. d) If your PC uses a Fixed (Static) IP address, ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 192.168.10.2 to 192.168.10.254 and thus compatible with the wireless router’s default IP Address of 192.168.10.1. Also, the Network Mask should be set to 255.255.255.0 to match the wireless router. In Windows, you can check these settings by using “Control Panel Æ Network” to check the

“Properties” for the TCP/IP protocol.

Q2) When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timed out error.

Ans: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. a) Check if other PCs work. If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct. If using a fixed (static) IP address, check the Network Mask, Default gateway, and DNS as well as the IP Address.

b) If the PCs are configured correctly, but still not working, check the wireless router. Ensure that it is connected and on. Connect to it and check its settings. If you can’t connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.

c) If the wireless router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly.

Q3) Some applications do not run properly when using the wireless router. Ans:

Q4) My PC cannot locate the wireless router.

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Contents 802.11g, 54Mbps Mimo Wireless Broadband Router User’s Manual FCC Warning Revision History Table of Contents Introduction Internet Access FeaturesWireless Features LAN FeaturesAdvanced Internet Functions Security Features Configuration and ManagementLight Status Description Front Panel LEDs IndicationButton/port Description PC Configuration Page Add Checking TCI/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0 Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows Page Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows XP For Windows 9x/2000 Fixed IP Address For Windows XPSsid Select Control Panel Æ NetworkSystem Status Page System Settings Administrator Settings Page Firmware Upgrade Configuration Tools System Log Connected Type DNS LAN Settings Dhcp Client List Example Virtual ServerPublic Port Special ApplicationPort Mapping ALG Application Level Gateway DMZ Demilitarized Zone DMZ Demilitarized Zone Enable/disable DMZFirewall Options Client Filtering URL Filtering MAC Control Static Routing Routing TableDynamic Routing UPnP Settings Ddns Dynamic DNS Basic Configuration WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy Advanced Page MAC Filter Security Client ListRadius Host Settings WAN Settings DNS Help Logout Q1 Cannot connect to the wireless router Q2 When I enter a URL or IP address I get a timed out errorQ4 My PC cannot locate the wireless router Q5 Wireless connection speed is very slow
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