American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router

The Options Screen

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The Options Screen

This screen allows advanced users to enter or change settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any

settings.

Figure 28. The Options Screen

The following table describes the fields on the Options Screen.

Backup DNS

Backup DNS IP

Address

Enter the IP address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. These DNS’ will be used only if the

primary DNS is unavailable.

UPnP

Enable UPnP

Services

UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached

to the LAN. UPnP is supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

If Enabled, this device will be visible via UPnP.

If Disabled, this device will not be visible via UPnP.

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