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American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration

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Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration

This chapter provides information about the initial configuration of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, including the following:

•Requirements

•How to Perform the Initial Configuration

•Using The System Setup Screen

•Using The Config File Screen

•Upgrading the Firmware

Requirements

The following are required to do the initial configuration:

•Network cable. Use a standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors.

•TCP/IP protocol must be installed on the computer.

•To use the wireless interface, the computer must be equipped with an IEEE802.11g or IEEE802.11b wireless adapter.

How to Perform the Initial Configuration

Use the following steps to perform the initial configuration:

1. Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select Config mode (switch position #3).

2. Power up and wait for the Ethernet LED to turn on. This indicates the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is ready.

3. Establish a wired or wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (a Wired connection is recommended).

Wired - connect a standard LAN cable from the computer's 10/100BaseT Ethernet port to the Ethernet port on the APC 3-in-1

Wireless Mobile Router.

Wireless - select the wireless network with the SSID default

4. Start the Web browser.

5. In the Location or Address bar, enter the following: config.ap

Notes: 1. This will work only while in Config mode. In AP mode, the router does not connect. In AP/Router mode,

connect using the Wireless LAN IP address.

2. This may not work when using a Wireless connection with a computer that also has an active 10/100BaseT

Ethernet connection.

Contents

Main Page Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration 1 Chapter 3: Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode 3-1 Chapter 4: Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode 4-1 Chapter 5: AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features 5-1 Chapter 6: Configuring the Router for Client Mode 6-1 Chapter 7: Operation and Usage 7-1 APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A-1 APPENDIX B. ABOUT WIRELESS LANS B-1 APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATIONS C-1 Page Preface Intended Audience Contents of this Manual Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual Copyright Page Chapter 1: Introduction Features Package Contents Physical Features Modes Feature Functionality Access Point (AP) Mode AP/Router Mode Config Mode Client Mode Page Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration Requirements How to Perform the Initial Configuration Page Using The System Setup Screen Admin Using The Config File Screen System Upgrading the Firmware Page Chapter 3: Configuring the Router for Access Point (AP) Mode Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network Using the Wireless Security Screen Wireless The Wireless Security (WEP) Screen The Wireless Security (WPA-PSK) Screen Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen Page Page Chapter 4: Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode Connecting in AP/Router Mode Using the AP/Router Setup Screen Wireless Ethernet (WAN) Port Wireless LAN The Wireless Security Screen Security System: WEP Security System: WPA-PSK The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel) Connection Type IP Address DNS MAC Address Identification Connection Type IP Address DNS MAC Address The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status Fixed/Dynamic IP Address Internet Connection Status - PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Screen Message Description Connection Status - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Screen Connection Status - L2TP Screen Page Chapter 5: AP/Router Mode - Advanced Features The Advanced Internet Screen Communication Applications Communication Applications Port Forwarding DMZ MTU Page The Port Forwarding Screen Service Properties Using Self-defined Servers Connecting to User-defined Servers Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) DDNS Service DDNS Data The Network Diagnostics Screen Ping DNS Lookup Page The Advanced PC Database Screen PC Properties The Security Screen Firewall Options Page Page Chapter 6: Configuring the Router for Client Mode Connecting the Computer to the Router The Client Mode Setup Screen The Wireless Client Profile Screen General Security Chapter 7: Operation and Usage When Changing Modes Using AP Mode Using AP/Router Mode Connecting in AP/Router Mode Page Using Client Mode Appendix A: Troubleshooting and Maintenance General Problems Problem 1: Cannot connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to configure it. Wireless Access AP or AP/Router Mode Problem 1: The computer cannot locate the wireless access point. Router Mode Problem 1: A time-out error occurs when a URL or IP address is entered. Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. Appendix B: About Wireless LANs Modes for Wireless LANs Ad hoc Mode Infrastructure Mode Basic Service Set (BSS) and Extended Service Set (ESS) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) Appendix C: Specifications Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications Wireless Interface Specifications Regulatory Approvals CE Standards