WIRELESS
2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G
User Guide
Broadband Router
Copyright and Trademarks
How to Use This User Guide
word definition
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Table of Contents
Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Appendix B Wireless Security
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix G Specifications
Appendix H Warranty Information
List of Figures
Figure 5-23 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security RADIUS
Welcome
Chapter 1 Introduction
What’s in this User Guide?
Appendix G Specifications
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Network Topology
Network Layout
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The Back Panel
Chapter 3 Getting to Know the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Front Panel
Hardware Installation for Connection to Your Broadband Modem
Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
Figure 4-2 Connecting Your Network Devices
Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Hardware Installation for Connection to Another Router
Figure 4-6 Connecting Your Network Devices
Overview
Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Internet Setup
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Internet Connection Type
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address
User Name. Enter the User Name provided by your ISP
Network Setup
Optional Settings
Router IP
Time Setting
Network Address Server Settings DHCP
The Setup Tab - DDNS
The Setup Tab - MAC Address Clone
The Setup Tab - Advanced Routing
The Wireless Tab - Basic Wireless Settings
The Wireless Tab - Wireless Security
Figure 5-21 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WPA2 Personal
Figure 5-24 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security WEP
Figure 5-23 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security RADIUS
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The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
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The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
The Security Tab - Firewall
To create an Internet Access policy
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
Page
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
Port Triggering
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
Wireless QoS
Add a New Application
Page
The Administration Tab - Log
The Administration Tab - Management
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
The Administration Tab - Config Management
Figure 5-46 Administration Tab - Config Management
The Status Tab - Router
The Status Tab - Local Network
The Status Tab - Wireless
Common Problems and Solutions
Appendix A Troubleshooting
2. I need to set a static IP address on a PC
For Windows
If you get a reply, the computer is communicating with the Router
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Enabled
Application
Start and End
8. I can’t get the Internet game, server, or application to work
9. I forgot my password, or the password prompt always appears when I am saving settings to the Router
12. I need to upgrade the firmware
11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default
13. The firmware upgrade failed, and/or the Power LED is flashing
14. My DSL service’s PPPoE is always disconnecting
16. The Power LED keeps flashing
How do I set up additional devices using SecureEasySetup?
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is my SecureEasySetup button?
SecureEasySetup?
Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?
What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?
Windows 2000, or Windows XP?
Does the Router support ICQ send file?
How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?
If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?
How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?
Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?
What are the advanced features of the Router?
What is DMZ Hosting?
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
What IEEE 802.11b features are supported?
What is ad-hoc mode?
What is Spread Spectrum?
What is ISM band?
What is DSSS? What is FHSS? And what are their differences?
What is a MAC Address?
What is WEP?
How do I reset the Router?
How do I resolve issues with signal loss?
Security Precautions
Appendix B Wireless Security
Security Threats Facing Wireless Networks
SSID. There are several things to keep in mind about the SSID
WPA Personal. If you do not have a RADIUS server, Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES, enter a password in the Pre-Shared key field of 8-64 characters, and enter a Group Key Renewal period time between 0 and 99,999 seconds, which instructs the Router or other device how often it should change the encryption keys
Appendix C Upgrading Firmware
TCP/IP
Appendix D Windows Help
Shared Resources
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Windows 2000 or XP Instructions
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
For the Router’s Web-based Utility
Appendix F Glossary
Domain - A specific name for a network of computers
Encryption - Encoding data transmitted in a network
ISM band - Radio bandwidth utilized in wireless transmissions
Router - A networking device that connects multiple networks together
SSID Service Set IDentifier - Your wireless networks name
WAN Wide Area Network- The Internet
Appendix G Specifications
Appendix G Specifications
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Operating Temp
Storage Temp
Appendix H Warranty Information
Appendix I Regulatory Information
EN 300-328-1, EN 300-328-2 Technical requirements for Radio equipment
Appendix J Contact Information