Hawking Technology Wireless-G Router Installation

Installation

This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.

Requirements

• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 con-

nectors.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or

Cable modem (for WAN port usage)

• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the

IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications.

Procedure

1. Choose an Installation Site

Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router.

Ensure the Wireless Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.

Contents

Main Table of Contents APPENDIX A APPENDIX B Introduction Wireless Router Features Internet Access Features Advanced Internet Functions Wireless Features LAN Features Configuration & Management Security Features Package Contents Page Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Rear Panel Installation Requirements Procedure 1. Choose an Installation Site 2. Connect LAN Cables 3. Connect WAN Cable 4. Power Up 5. Check the LEDs Setup Configuration Program - Preparation Using UPnP Using your Web Browser If you can't connect Setup Wizard Page Page Common Connection Types Cable Modems DSL Modems Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Configuration via Web LAN Interface Setup Password Setup Status Wireless Basic Settings Wireless Advanced Settings Wireless Security Setup Wireless Trusted Stations Access Control Dynamic DNS DMZ Virtual Server Page WAN Port Configuration Config File System Log IP Filtering MAC Filtering Statistics Time Zone Setting Upgrade Firmware Navigation & Data Input PC Configuration 4 Overview Windows Clients TCP/IP Settings - Overview Page Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: Using DHCP Using "Specify an IP Address" Page Page Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server Specify an IP Address Page Page Page Using DHCP Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") Page Using DHCP Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") Internet Access For Windows 9x/ME/2000 For Windows XP Accessing AOL Macintosh Clients Note: Linux Clients Fixed IP Address To act as a DHCP Client (recommended) Wireless Station Configuration Appendix A Troubleshooting Overview General Problems Internet Access Wireless Access Page Appendix B About Wireless LANs Modes Ad-hoc Mode B WEP Wireless LAN Configuration Appendix C Specifications Wireless-G Router Wireless Interface C Regulatory Approvals