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American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Using The Config File Screen, System

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Using The Config File Screen

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Using The Config File Screen

Use this screen to download the current settings from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and save them to a file on the computer.

Users can restore a previously-downloaded configuration file to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router simply by uploading it to the

router.

Additionally, use this screen to set the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router back to its factory default configuration. Any existing set-

tings will be deleted.

A sample Config File screen is shown below.

Figure 7. The Config File Screen

The following table describes the fields on the Config File screen.

System

Device Name The name of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This field can be modified as needed.

Firmware version Displays the current version of the firmware.

Click the Upgrade Firmware button to install a new version of the firmware (the new firmware file must

be downloaded first).

Clicking the button will display the Upgrade Firmware screen. See the following section for further

details.

Config File Use this feature to download (save) the current settings to a file on the computer or upload (restore) a

previously-saved config file. Click the desired button:

Download prompts for the location of the configuration file on the computer.

Upload displays the Config File screen. See below for details.

Upload Config Use this option to restore a previously saved configuration file back to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile

Router.

Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file.

Caution:Uploading a configuration file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the existing settings.

Default Config Clicking the Restore Defaults button will reset the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to its factory

default settings.

Caution:This action deletes ALL of the existing settings.

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