American Power Conversion 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Router Mode

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Problem 3: The wireless connections speed is very slow.

Solution:

The wireless system will connect at the highest possible speed, depending on the distance and the environment. To obtain the highest

possible connection speed, experiment with the following:

•Location of the APC 3-in1 Wireless Mobile Router

Try adjusting the location and orientation of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

•Wireless Channel

If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a marked improvement.

•Radio Interference

Other devices may be causing interference. Try switching off other devices. Any “noisy” devices should be shielded or relocated.

•RF Shielding

The environment may block transmission between the wireless stations. Thus, high-access speed is possible only when close to the

APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Router Mode

Problem 1: A time-out error occurs when a URL or IP address is entered.

Solution:

A number of things could be causing this problem. Try the following troubleshooting steps.

•Check if other computers work. If they do, ensure that the computer’s IP settings are correct. If using a fixed (static) IP address, check

the network mask, default gateway, and DNS as well as the IP address.

•If the computers are configured correctly, but are still not working, check the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. Ensure that it is

connected and on. Connect to it and check its settings. (If connection is not possible, check the LAN and power connections.)

•If the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is configured correctly, check the Internet connection to see that it is working correctly.

Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router.

Solution:

The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent.

Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.

If this does solve the problem, use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application. However, be aware of the

following:

•It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled.

•Only one (1) device can use this feature.

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