American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Using AP/Router Mode

Using AP/Router Mode

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Using AP/Router Mode

1. Use a standard LAN cable to connect the Ethernet port to the desired LAN or WAN.

Note: To avoid potential problems, do not change the LAN/WAN connection from the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile

Router to the computer, or vice versa. Doing so may cause the connection to fail.

2. Use the mode selector switch on the side on the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router to select AP/Router mode.

3. Wait for the restart to complete and for the Ethernet LED to turn on.

4. On the computer, select the wireless LAN matching the SSID of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router in AP/Router mode. The

default SSID for AP/Router mode is default_Router

5. If necessary, configure the computer's wireless interface to match the settings of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router's

AP/Router mode.

6. Check the status of the computer's wireless interface to determine if the computer in use has obtained an IP address. If it has, then

the wireless connection to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is working correctly.

7. Access the LAN or WAN. If access fails, connect to the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router (while still in AP/Router mode) to

check its status and configuration.

Connecting in AP/Router Mode

1. Start the Web browser

2. In the Location or Address bar, enter HTTP:// and the current IP address for the Wireless LAN, as set on the AP/Router screen.

The default value is 192.168.1.1, for example:

HTTP://192.168.1.1

3. If the password has been set (by default, it is blank), a prompt appears for the username and password. Enter admin for the user

name, and enter the current password. The Mode Configuration screen appears. Click the Configure button for AP/Router Mode.

The following screen appears.

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