2.4 802 GHz .11g Wireless- G
WIRELESS
User Guide
Broadband Router
Copyright and Trademarks
How to Use This User Guide
word definition
Table of Contents
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Chapter 4 Connecting the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Appendix A Troubleshooting
Appendix B Wireless Security
Appendix G Specifications
Appendix H Warranty Information
List of Figures
Figure 5-23 Wireless Tab - Wireless Security RADIUS
Chapter 1 Introduction
Welcome
What’s in this User Guide?
Appendix G Specifications
Chapter 2 Planning Your Wireless Network
Ad-Hoc versus Infrastructure Mode
Network Topology
Network Layout
Wireless-G Broadband Router
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
Chapter 5 Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
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
Network Address Server Settings DHCP
Time Setting
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
Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Wireless Tab - Wireless MAC Filter
The Wireless Tab - Advanced Wireless Settings
Wireless-G Broadband Router
The Security Tab - Firewall
The Security Tab - VPN Passthrough
The Access Restrictions Tab - Internet Access
To create an Internet Access policy
Page
The Applications and Gaming Tab - Port Range Forward
The Applications & Gaming Tab - Port Triggering
Port Triggering
The Applications and Gaming Tab - QoS
The Applications and Gaming Tab - DMZ
Wireless QoS
Add a New Application
Page
The Administration Tab - Management
The Administration Tab - Log
The Administration Tab - Diagnostics
The Administration Tab - Factory Defaults
The Administration Tab - Firmware Upgrade
The Administration Tab - Config Management
Figure 5-46 Administration Tab - Config Management
The Status Tab - Router
The Status Tab - Wireless
The Status Tab - Local Network
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
Enabled
Appendix A Troubleshooting
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
11. To start over, I need to set the Router to factory default
12. I need to upgrade the firmware
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
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I set up additional devices using SecureEasySetup?
Where is my SecureEasySetup button?
SecureEasySetup?
What is Network Address Translation and what is it used for?
Does the Internet connection of the Router support 100Mbps Ethernet?
Windows 2000, or Windows XP?
Does the Router support ICQ send file?
If all else fails in the installation, what can I do?
How will I be notified of new Router firmware upgrades?
How can I block corrupted FTP downloads?
Will the Router function in a Macintosh environment?
What is DMZ Hosting?
What are the advanced features of the Router?
What is the IEEE 802.11g standard?
Does the Router pass PPTP packets or actively route PPTP sessions?
What is the IEEE 802.11b standard?
What IEEE 802.11g features are supported?
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 WEP?
What is a MAC Address?
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
Appendix D Windows Help
TCP/IP
Shared Resources
Network Neighborhood/My Network Places
Windows 98SE or Me Instructions
Windows 2000 or XP 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
Wireless-G Broadband Router
Appendix G Specifications
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