Modes, Infrastructure Mode | Allied Telesis AT-WA1004G guide

About Wireless LANs

Modes

Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes:

❑Ad-hoc

❑Infrastructure

Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (for example, notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other.

Infrastructure Mode

In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (for example, Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources.

Note

Access Points can only function in “Infrastructure” mode, and can communicate only with Wireless Stations which are set to “Infrastructure” mode.

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Contents

User’s Guide Page Table of Contents Common Connection Types Appendix a Page Preface How This Guide is Organized Document Conventions Where to Find Related Guides Contacting Allied Telesyn Page Introduction Wireless Router Overview Wireless Router Features Internet Access Features Advanced Functions Wireless Features LAN Features Configuration Management Security Features Package Contents Status Description Physical DetailsFront Panel LEDs Port Description Back Panel PortsPorts Wireless Router will reboot restart Page Installation Requirements Procedure Installation Diagram Power on the Cable or DSL modem For more information, refer to Front Panel LEDs on Setup To Do this Refer to Operation Administration on Configuration Program Using UPnP Using your Web Browser Setup Wizard Types CommonConnection Cable Modems Other Modems for example Broadband Wireless DSL Modems Big Pond Australia SingTel RAS Navigation and Data Input LAN Screen Data LAN Screen Buttons Dhcp What Dhcp Does To Configure your PCs to use Dhcp Using the Wireless Routers Dhcp ServerUsing another Dhcp Server Wireless Screen Wireless Screen Options Data Wireless ScreenIdentification LAN Data Wireless Security Screen WEP Keys WPA-PSK Password Screen PC Configuration PC Configuration TCP/IP Settings Overview Windows Clients Using Specify an IP Address Checking TCP/IP SettingsUsing Dhcp Select Control Panel and then Network For Windows NT4.0 Windows NT4.0 TCP/IP Obtain an IP address from a Dhcp Server Specify an IP Address Windows NT Windows NT4.0 DNS For Windows Using Dhcp Using a fixed IP Address Use the following IP Address Using Dhcp For Windows 9x/ME/2000 Accessing AOL For Windows XP Macintosh Clients To act as a Dhcp Client recommended Linux ClientsFixed IP Address Select Control Panel the Network Other Unix Systems Wireless Station Configuration Mode Operation and Status Operation Internet Status ScreenData Status Screen System Connection Connection Status PPPoEData PPPoE Screen Connection Log Connection Log Messages Message Description Data received from the ISPs Server could Connection Status Pptp Data Pptp Screen Connection Status L2TP Data L2TP Screen Connection Status Telstra Big Pond Data Big Pond Screen AT-WA1004G User’s Guide Connection Details SingTel RAS Data RAS Screen Either Release or Connection Details Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Data Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Address, this button has no effect Page Advanced Features Advanced Features Access Control Overview Access Control Screen Group Data Access Control ScreenInternet Access Services This lists all defined Services. Select Group Members Screen Default Schedule Screen Session Data Default Schedule ScreenDay Start Time Add New Service Data Services ScreenAvailable Services Access Control Log Service works as follows Dynamic DNS Domain Name Server Dynamic DNS Screen Ddns Screen Ddns Data Ddns ServiceData Dynamic DNS Screen Advanced Internet Screen Internet Screen Special Applications Screen Communication ApplicationsSpecial Applications Communication Applications Special Applications Screen Data Special Applications Screen Using a Special Application Multi-DMZ Outgoing Ports Data URL Filter Screen URL FilterURL Filter Screen Filter Strings Virtual Servers IP Address Seen By Internet Users Servers Virtual Servers ScreenData Virtual Servers Screen Properties To be set OFF Http//203.70.212.52 Ftp//203.70.212.52 Page Advanced Administration Remote Management UpgradePC Database Routing Logs Logs Screen Mail Reports Enable LogsData Logs Screen Mail Address Options Options Screen WAN Port Backup DNSData Options Screen UPnP Allow Internet Changing the MAC address You can enter the desired MAC address directly PC Database Data PC Database Screen Known PCs PC Database Admin Data PC Database Admin Screen PC is set to be a Dchp client, and you wish to 116 Remote Management Data Remote Administration ScreenRemote Administration To connect from a remote PC via the Internet Http//123.123.123.1238080 Overview Using this ScreenRouting Static Routing Table Routing Screen Data Routing Screen RIP Other Routers on the Local LAN Configuring Other Routers On your LANLocal Router Firewall SecurityData Security Screen Client contacts the Server with a connection Upgrade Page Troubleshooting Troubleshooting General Problems Cannot connect to the Wireless Router to configure it Internet Access When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error Wireless connection speed is very slow Wireless AccessMy PC cannot locate the Wireless Access Point Page About Wireless LANs Infrastructure Mode Modes BSS/ESS Channels Authentication Key Wireless LAN Configuration Ssid Essid Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router TCP/IP Wireless Interface Dsss BPSK/QPSK/CCK, OFDM/CCK Regulatory Approvals