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802.11g Wireless Router
Model # AR315W
User’s Manual
Ver. 2A
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 4 Wireless Router Features ................................................................................................. 4 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 6 Physical Details........................................................................................
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Introduction Wireless Access................................................................................................................ 82 APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS.......................................................................... 84 Modes ............................................................................................................................... 84 BSS/ESS....................................................................................................
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Chapter 1 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi- function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Wireless Router for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. Wireless Router Features The Wireless Router incorporates
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Introduction • Multi-DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, one (1) PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This provides the ability to run programs that are incom- patible with Firewalls. • URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users. • Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made. • Access Control. Using the Acce
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• UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con- figuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later. Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • Wireless LAN Security. WEP and WPA are supported, as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your L
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Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Inter- net) port is established. Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port. WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Router is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or r
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Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. LAN port Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these ports. (10/100BaseT) If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary. WAN (Internet) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a port cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. (10/100BaseT) Reset
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Chapter 2 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors. • 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 Router, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. Procedu
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Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem. Step 2 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s network card and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router. Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. Step 4 Power on the router by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the
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Step 5 After the IP address is released, type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router. If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again.
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For Windows 95/98/ME Step 4 Go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. Step 5 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release. Step 6 After the IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.
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Chapter 3 3 Setup This chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Con- figuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the tabl
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Use any of the following Administration Configuration Chapter 7 settings or features: Advanced Administration • Config File download/upload • Logs • Network Diagnostics (Ping, DNS Lookup) • Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall) • PC Database • Remote Management • Routing (RIP and static Routing) • Security settings • Firmware Upgrade
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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 • Internet Explorer V4 or later Configuring the Router Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field. Step 2 Enter admin for both the User name and Password fields and click OK.
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Setup Wizard Step 1 Click Setup Wizard at the router’s main screen. Step 2 Click Next at the Setup Wizard. Step 3 Select your type of Internet Access. If you are not sure what type of connection you have, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance.
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For Cable Modem Users: Step 4a Click on Clone MAC Address, click OK, then click Next. Proceed to Step 5. For DSL Users: Step 4b For most DSL users, select PPPoE and click Next. Otherwise, choose your Login procedure for connecting to the Internet. Step 4c For PPPoE users, enter your Username and Password required to get online and click Next. Note: some ISP’s require the domain name to be included with your username. Example: username@sbcglobal.net
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Step 5 Choose your IP Address assignment and click Next. For most users, you can use the default settings (Dynamic IP Address). If you are using a Static IP assigned by your ISP, select Specified IP Address and enter the applicable values. Step 6 Make sure the Test Internet Connection box is checked and click Finish then OK to begin the Internet Connection Test. Step 7 Verify that the Internet Connection Test is successful and click Close. If the test did not pass, please refer to Appe
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Home Screen After closing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. Navigation & Data Input • Use the menu bar on the left of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for navigation. • Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored. On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will display help for that screen. From any help screen, you can access
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LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your LAN. Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C") network
