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APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router
User’s Manual
990-2149 Copyright © 2005 American Power Conversion. All rights reserved.
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© Copyright 2005 American Power Conversion Corporation. American Power Conversion Corporation is headquartered in West Kingston, Rhode Island. American Power Conversion, the American Power Conversion logo, and other American Power Conversion product name(s) are trademarks or registered trademarks of American Power Conversion Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product or service names mentioned in this document may be the trademarks of the companies with which t
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Contents Preface v Intended Audience v Contents of this Manual v Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual v Copyright v Software v Regulatory Approvals vi CE Standards vi CE Marking Warning vi Compliance Statement vi Disclaimers vi Trademarks vi Additional Information vi Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Features 1-1 General 1-1 Wireless 1-1 Router Mode Features 1-1 Package Contents 1-2 Physical Features 1-2 Modes 1-3 Access Point (AP) Mode 1-4 AP/Router Mode 1-4 Config Mode 1-5 Client Mode 1-5 Cha
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Chapter 4: Configuring the Router for AP/Router Mode 4-1 Connecting in AP/Router Mode 4-1 Using the AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2 The Wireless Security Screen 4-4 Security System: WEP 4-4 Security System: WPA-PSK 4-5 The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 4-6 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-7 Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel) 4-7 Connection Types: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login 4-8 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 11 Fixed/Dynamic IP Address 4-11 Connection Status - PPPoE (Point-to-P
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APPENDIX A. TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE A-1 General Problems A-1 Wireless Access — AP or AP/Router Mode A-1 Router Mode A-2 APPENDIX B. ABOUT WIRELESS LANS B-1 Modes for Wireless LANs B-1 Ad hoc Mode B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Basic Service Set (BSS) and Extended Service Set (ESS) B-1 BSS B-1 ESS B-1 Channels B-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) B-2 APPENDIX C. SPECIFICATIONS C-1 Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications C-1 Wireless Interface Specifications C-1 Regul
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LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router 1-2 Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 3. AP/Router Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 4. Client Mode Configuration 1-5 Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen 2-2 Figure 6. The System Setup Screen 2-3 Figure 7. The Config File Screen 2-4 Figure 8. The Upgrade Firmware Screen 2-5 Figure 9. The AP Mode Setup Screen 3-1 Figure 10. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) 3-3 Figure 11. The Wireless Security Screen (
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Preface The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User’s Manual provides information on configuring, setting up, and using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. It also provides information on troubleshooting common problems, background information about using wireless LANs, and specifications for the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. Intended Audience This manual is designed for users who want to: • Use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router • Configure and use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Rou
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Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 73/23/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN300328-2 • EN301489-1/-17 • EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This devic
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Features Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router and describes the following: • Features • Package Contents • Physical Features • Modes Warning: Be careful when using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router for an extended period of time, as the unit can become extremely hot. Features The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router incorporates many advanced features, and is designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. Gene
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Package Contents • DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Port Forwarding on the LAN using a domain name, even if the IP address is not fixed. • DMZ. One (1) computer on the 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 which are incompatible with firewalls. • VPN Pass through Support. computers with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using
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Modes Feature Functionality Power Connect the supplied power adapter here. Ethernet Port Connect the 10/100BaseT ethernet cable here. In AP mode or AP/Router mode, this is connected to the LAN or WAN. In Config mode, this is connected to the computer. In Client mode, this is connected to the computer. LEDs: • Power LED On - Power is available. Off - No power. • Wireless LED On - Wireless interface available. Off - Wireless interface unavailable. Flashing - Data being transferred. • Ethernet LED
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Modes Access Point (AP) Mode Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration Access Point (AP) mode is used with existing secure home and corporate networks. In AP mode, the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router connects wireless stations to each other, and to the LAN on the Ethernet port. Because the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router is “transparent” (that is, it does not have an IP address) it cannot be configured in AP mode (use Config mode instead). Use Access Point (AP) mode in any of the following
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Modes Use AP/Router mode in any of the following situations: • The Ethernet port is connected to a broadband modem rather than an Ethernet port. • There is permission for ONLY ONE (1) user to connect to the LAN or WAN, but multiple user connections are required. (In AP/Router mode, the IP address on the Ethernet port is shared by all wireless clients.) Notes: 1. AP/Router mode uses a technology called “NAPT” (Network Address Port Translation), and NAPT may cause problems with some complex mult
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Modes Use Client mode in any of the following situations: • The device does not have a wireless interface. • The device’s wireless interface does not support the required features. • Simultaneous connection to two (2) wireless networks is needed - one via the wireless interface, the other via the Ethernet port and the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. 1-6
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Requirements Chapter 2: The Initial Configuration This chapter provides information about the initial configuration of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router, including the following: • Requirements • How to Perform the Initial Configuration • Using The System Setup Screen • Using The Config File Screen • Upgrading the Firmware Requirements The following are required to do the initial configuration: • Network cable. Use a standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cable with RJ45 connectors. • TCP/IP pro
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How to Perform the Initial Configuration 6. By default, the admin username is Admin and password is APC. If the admin password has been set (on the System screen), a prompt appears for the username and password. Enter admin for the user name, and enter the current password. The Mode Configuration screen appears. Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen The Mode Configuration screen provides access to the three main setup screens: • AP mode - settings for AP (Access Point) mode. • AP/Router mode
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Using The System Setup Screen Using The System Setup Screen Use the System Setup screen to enter settings that are mode-independent. Figure 6. The System Setup Screen The following table describes the fields in the System Setup screen. Admin Administrator PC Mac Address This is used to identify the computer. Provide this information if this computer is normally used. If the computer has both a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port, and a Wireless interface, then it will have a different MAC address for ea
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Using The Config File Screen System Device Name The name of the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. This field can be modified as needed. Firmware version Displays the current version of the firmware. Click the Upgrade Firmware button to install a new version of the firmware (the new firmware file must be downloaded first). Clicking the button will display the Upgrade Firmware screen. See the following section for further details. Config File Use this feature to download (save) the current set
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Upgrading the Firmware Upgrading the Firmware The firmware (software) in the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router can be upgraded using the Web browser. To do this: 1. Download the upgrade file. 2.Select Upgrade on the System Setup screen. A screen similar to the following appears. Figure 8. The Upgrade Firmware Screen Use these steps to upgrade the firmware: 1. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade
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Upgrading the Firmware 2-6
