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Wireless LAN 802.11g/b, 54Mbps/2.4GHz
Broadband Router with Firewall Support
Model # : AWR-854G
User’s Manual
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FCC Warning This device is intended to use under the following conditions: 1) The antenna must be installed such that 20cm is maintained between the antenna and users. 2) The transmitter module may not be co-located with any other transmitter or antenna. IMPORTANT NOTE: In the event that these conditions can not be met (for example certain laptop configurations or co-location with another transmitter), then the FCC authorization is no longer considered valid and the FCC ID can not be use
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction ………………………………………….………………....3 1.1 Features ……………………………………………………………..…….4 1.2 Package Contents …………………………………………….…..……...5 1.3 LEDs Indication & Connector of Wireless Router……….………..……..6 1.4 System Requirements ……………………………………….……..……7 1.5 Installation Instruction …………………………………….……………...7 2 PC Configuration ………………………………………………………8 2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup …………………………………………….....8 2.2 Setting up Internet Access ……………………………………………...
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1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing Advantek Networks AWR-854G Wireless 11g/b Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is IEEE802.11g and IEEE802.11b standard compliant, it is a high quality and reliable Internet routing and security device which enables multiple users to share the Broadband Internet connection with or without wires through a Cable or DSL modem. Simply install the router, connect to Cable/DSL modem, and surf Internet without extra efforts. It can be u
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1.1 Features Internet Access Features • Shared Internet Access: All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP address. The local (invalid) IP addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation). • DSL and cable modem Support: The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem. All popular DSL and cable modems are supported.
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• Simple Configuration: All default settings can be changed easily. LAN Features • 4-Port Ethernet switch : The Wireless Router provides 4 10/100BaseT switching ports • DHCP Server Support: This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support: This feature is enabled through Wireless Router’s RIP (Routing Information Protocol) and build-in stat
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1.3 LEDs Indication & Connectors of Wireless Router Front Panel LEDs Indication LED Light Status Description PWR On Wireless Router is powered on. Off No power. Status On Wireless Router is hung. Flashing Wireless Router is up and ready. LAN On LAN port is successfully connected. (1, 2, 3, 4) Flashing Data is being sent or received. WAN On WAN port is successfully connected Flashing Data is being sent or received. ACT (WLAN) Flashing Data is being sent or received. LINK (W
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1.4 System Requirements • One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • Have valid Internet Access account and a DSL or cable modem. • 10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors. • In case to use Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with IEEE 802.11b/g. • System with MS Internet Explorer ver. 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator ver. 4.7 or later. 1.5 Installation Instruction 1) P
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2 PC Configuration User needs to configure TCP/IP network settings, Internet access configuration and Wireless configuration for each system within Wireless Router’s LAN network. By default, Wireless Router acts as a DHCP server for server version of Windows, it automatically assigns IP address to each system when systems boot up. For all non-server version of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting acts as a DHCP client. If user chooses fixed IP addresses for client systems, the
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b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear: • If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then click “OK” to confirm your settings. Once you restart your system, Wireless Router will obtain an IP address for this system. • If you decide to use fixed IP address for your system, select “Specify an IP address”, and make sure that IP Address and Subnet Mask are correct. c) Select “Gateway” tab and enter correct gateway address in “New gatew
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d) Select “DNS Configuration” tab and make sure select “Enable DNS”, enter the DNS address provides from your ISP in the “DNS Server Search Order” field, then click “Add”: 10
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Checking TCI/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0 a) Select “Control Panel Network”, click “Protocols” tab then select “TCP/IP protocol”, window shown as below will appear: 11
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b) Click “Properties”, window shown as below will appear. 12
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• Select the network card on your system from “Adapter” field. • If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server”. • If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Specify an IP address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields. • You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”. c) To enter DNS address is provided from your ISP. Select “DNS” tab, click “Add” unde
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Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 2000 a) Select “Start Control Panel Network and Dial-up Connection” and right click “Local Area Connection” then click “Properties”: 14
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b) Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” for the network card on your system, then click “Properties”, window shown as below will appear. 15
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• If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. • If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Use the following IP address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields. • You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address is provided by your ISP, then click “OK”.
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b) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”, window shown as below will appear. 17
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• If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”. • If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Use the following IP address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet Mask” fields. • You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”. • If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server addresses” and enter the DNS address is provided by your ISP, then click “OK
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c) Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)” then click “Next”. d) Select “I connect through a local area network (LAN)” then click “Next”. Make sure all the boxes on the following LAN Internet Configuration screen are unchecked. e) Select “No” when “Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?” prompts out. f) Click “Finish” to end setup process. For Windows XP a) Click “Start” and select “Control Panel
