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Access Point Wireless
User's Manual
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Page 1: User's Manual
User’s Manual Dear Customer, thanks for choosing Hamlet. Please carefully follow the instructions for its use and maintenance and, once this item has run its life span, we kindly ask You to: dispose of it in an environmentally friendly way, by putting it in the separate bins for electrical/electronic waste, or to bring it back to your retailer who will collect it for free. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
User’s Manual ............................1 Chapter 1: Introduction ..........................6 Wireless Router Features ........................6 Internet Access Features ........................6 Advanced Internet Functions ......................7 Wireless Features ..........................7 LAN Features............................ 8 Configuration & Management ......................8 Security Features..........................8 Package Contents ..........................9 Physical Details............................. - Page 3 DSL Modems ..........................18 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)..................19 Configuration via Web........................19 LAN Interface Setup ........................19 Password Setup ..........................20 Status............................... 21 Wireless............................... 21 Wireless basic Settings........................21 Wireless Advanced Settings......................22 Security ............................23 Encryption: WEP ..........................23 Encryption: WPA (TKIP) .......................
- Page 4 Config File ............................37 Log ..............................38 IP Filtering ............................39 MAC Filtering..........................40 Statistics ............................41 Time Zone Setting........................... 41 Upgrade Firmware .......................... 42 Navigation & Data Input......................... 42 Chapter 4: PC Configuration........................42 Overview............................. 42 Windows Clients..........................42 TCP/IP Settings - Overview......................
- Page 5 Accessing AOL ..........................51 Macintosh Clients ..........................52 Linux Clients............................52 Fixed IP Address..........................52 To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)..................52 Other Unix Systems ..........................53 Wireless Station Configuration......................53 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ........................54 General Problems..........................54 Internet Access............................
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Page 6: Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • for all LAN users. Shared Broadband Internet Access • for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. 4-Port Switching Hub •... -
Page 7: Advanced Internet Functions
Advanced Internet Functions • Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive Communication Applications. Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are Special Internet Applications. -
Page 8: Lan Features
(hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN. • If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily. Simple Configuration. LAN Features • The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it 4-Port Switching Hub. -
Page 9: Package Contents
Package Contents The following items should be included: • The Wireless Router Unit • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel... - Page 10 For each port, there are 2 LEDs LAN LEDs • Link/Act • On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active. • Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port. • Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port. •...
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Page 11: About The Operation Mode
This button has two (2) functions: Reset Button • Reboot. When pressed within 3~5 seconds, the power LED lights amber then released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. -
Page 12: Chapter 2: Installation
Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only AP1 or AP2 has the Internet connection. To set the operation mode to Bridge, please go to “Wireless Basic Settings”, in the “Mode”... -
Page 13: Chapter 3: Setup
the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required. 3. Connect WAN Cable Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable. 4. -
Page 14: Configuration Program
Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later •... -
Page 15: Setup Wizard
the Wireless Router's default IP Address: HTTP://192.168.1.254 No username and password required for the first login (default setting). However, you can assign a set of username and password for future security. See the Password Setup section later in this chapter for details. If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: •... - Page 16 2. Configure Time Zone and NTP server by enabling NTP client update. Click Next to continue. 3. Configure the parameters for area network (If you want to change the default parameters) by entering New IP Address and Subnet Mask. 4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE or PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Click Next to continue.
- Page 17 5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of this screen. Click Next to continue. 6. Manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP and WPA (TKIP)) from the pull-down menu.
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Page 18: Common Connection Types
Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Your IP Address is allocated Usually, none. Address automatically, when you connect to However, some ISP's may require you to use a you ISP. particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. -
Page 19: Other Modems (E.g. Broadband Wireless)
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you None. connect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to Address you. -
Page 20: Password Setup
DHCP The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of Client continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.1.1 should work for most Range cases. • Maximum: 253. Default value 253 should work for most cases. Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts”... -
Page 21: Status
Status Shows the internet connection status Internet Shows the Local area network information Briefly shows the device name and firmware information System Click to show more details of the internet connection Connection Details Click to show the detailed information of the system System Data Click to refresh all the data Refresh Screen... -
Page 22: Wireless Advanced Settings
Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G) mode. SSID Shows the SSID name. Select which channel to be located (from 1 to 11). -
Page 23: Security
or Short, please check the setting of AP.) Enable: This wireless AP will broadcast its SSID to stations. Broadcast SSID Disable: This wireless AP will not broadcast its SSID to stations. If stations want to connect to this wireless AP, this AP’s SSID should be known in advance to make a connection. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. -
Page 24: Encryption: Wpa (Tkip)
SET WEP KEY C lick the Set WEP Keys will prompt you a window to set 64bit or 128bit Encryption. S elect HEX if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F). Select ASCII if you are using ASCII characters (case-sensitive). -
Page 25: Site Survey
The two most important features beyond WPA to become standardized Enable Pre-Authentication through 802.11i/WPA2 are: pre-authentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency. Preauthentication provides a way to establish a PMK security association before a client associates. The advantage is that the client reduces the time that it's disconnected to the network. -
Page 26: Wds Settings
WDS Settings Check Enable WDS to enable the WDS function. Enable MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status and then click the System Data button to find your MAC address. -
Page 27: Trusted Stations
Click Delete All to delete all the items. Delete All Click Reset to reset. Reset Trusted Stations The Trusted Stations screen allows you to configure this device to give exclusive access to up to 20 devices. Every Ethernet device has a unique MAC (Media Access Control) address. The MAC address is assigned at the factory and consists of six pairs of hexadecimal characters, for example, 00:A0:C5:00:00:02. -
Page 28: Advanced
Click Reset to restore to default values. Reset Shows the current access control information. Current Access Control List Click Delete Selected to delete items which are slected. Delete Selected Click Delete All to delete all the items. Delete All Click Reset to rest. Reset Advanced WAN Port... -
Page 29: Access Control
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect Clone MAC Address to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this Clone MAC address in this section to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC. -
Page 30: Dynamic Dns
You may key in a description for port range. Description After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Save Click Reset to restore to default values. Reset Shows the current blocked information. Current Blocked Table Click Delete Selected to delete items which are slected. -
Page 31: Dmz
Check to enable DDNS function. Enable DDNS This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Virtual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address. With a dynamic IP address, your IP address may change whenever you connect, which makes it difficult to connect to you. -
Page 32: Dos Setting
If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer Enable DMZ to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will receive all the packets originally DMZ Host IP going to the WAN port/Public IP address above. -
Page 33: Virtual Server
Set the threshold for the frequency of packets that are allowed to pass through. The Enable Source IP default value is 50 packets per seconds. You can adjust the value according to your Blocking Block need. It is recommended that you set a practical number so that your network time (sec) performance won’t be hampered. -
Page 34: Special Application
Check to enable virtual server function. Enable Virtual Servers You can set up a local server with specific port number that stands for the service (e.g. Servers web (80), FTP (21), Telnet (23)). When this device receives an incoming access request for this specific port, it will be forwarded to the corresponding internal server. - Page 35 Also, note that "Incoming" on this screen refer to traffic from the client (PC) viewpoint. You have to firstly check Enable before you can add/edit an application. Enter the application name. Name Click the down arrow to select the incoming application type (TCP or UDP) Incoming Type Type a port number or the starting port number in a range of port numbers.
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Page 36: Ping
Ping This screen allows you to perform a "Ping". The response messages that will appear below can be useful in diagnosing network problems. Enter the IP address or domain name that you want to ping. IP Address/ Host name Click to start pinging. Click to clear the current IP address /Host name. -
Page 37: Administration
Administration Remote management Remote management allows you to remotely configure your P-330W over your Internet connection. Since this is a potential security risk, this feature is turned off by default. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet. -
Page 38: Log
Use this to download a copy of the current configuration, and store the file on your PC. Click Backup Download to start the download. Config Restore This allows you to restore a previously saved configuration file back to the Wireless Router. Config Click Browse to select the configuration file, then click Restore to upload the configuration file. -
Page 39: Ip Filtering
Check to enable logging function. Enable Log System All Activates all logging functions. Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. Wireless Only DoS Only Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Save Click to refresh the logs. -
Page 40: Mac Filtering
Click Reset to rest Reset After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Save Click Reset to restore to default values. Reset MAC Filtering This screen is used to restrict devices on your local network from being able to access the Internet. You do this by entering the MAC address of any device you want to restrict. -
Page 41: Statistics
Statistics Click to refresh the statistics table. Refresh Time Zone Setting Enter the current time of this wireless router. Current Time Check to enable Network Time Protocol Server) function. Enable client NTP ( client update update Select the time zone from the pull-down menu. Time Zone Select You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a NTP server... -
Page 42: Upgrade Firmware
Upgrade Firmware Click the Browse button, find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct Browse file path). Click the Start Upgrade button to perform Start Upgrade Click Reset to restore to default values. Reset Navigation & Data Input •... -
Page 43: Tcp/Ip Settings - Overview
The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC. TCP/IP Settings - Overview If using the default Wireless Router settings, and the default Windows TCP/IP settings, no changes need to be made. -
Page 44: Using Dhcp
Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. -
Page 45: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows Nt4.0
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. -
Page 46: Obtain An Ip Address From A Dhcp Server
2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. - Page 47 • Click the Advanced button on the screen above. • On the following screen, click the Add button in the Gateways panel, and enter the Wireless Router's IP address. • If necessary, use the Up button to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the Gateways list. 2.
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Page 48: Checking Tcp/Ip Settings - Windows 2000
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. -
Page 49: Using Dhcp
Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes. -
Page 50: Using Dhcp
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. -
Page 51: For Windows 9X/Me/2000
For Windows 9x/ME/2000 1. Select Start Menu - Settings - Control Panel - Internet Options. 2. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. 3. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)"... -
Page 52: Macintosh Clients
Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank. 4. -
Page 53: Other Unix Systems
Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. • Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct. Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the client. -
Page 54: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it. -
Page 55: Wireless Access
not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function. This should work with almost every application, but: • It is a security risk, since the firewall is disabled. • Only one (1) PC can use this feature. Wireless Access Problem: Wireless connection speed is very slow. -
Page 56: Infrastructure Mode
Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode, one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations (e.g. Notebook PCs with wireless cards) to a wired (Ethernet) LAN. The Wireless Stations can then access all LAN resources. Note: Access Points can only function in "Infrastructure" mode, and can communicate only with Wireless Stations which are set to "Infrastructure"... -
Page 57: Wireless Lan Configuration
Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to use the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use the same settings, as follows: On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to "Infrastructure". (The Access Point is Mode always in "Infrastructure"... -
Page 58: Wireless Interface
Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835GHz (Industrial Scientific Medical Band ) Channels Maximum 14 Channels, depending on regulatory authorities Modulation DSSS BPSK/QPSK/CCK, OFDM/CCK Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Coverage Area Indoors : 15m @54Mbps, 120m @6Mbps or lower Outdoors : 40m @54Mbps, 300m @6Mbps or lower 64Bit, 128Bit Output Power...
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