i Model # AR315W USER’S MANUAL
6 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100Bas
7 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
8 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 be
9 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
10 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet A
11 Configuration Program The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Yo
12 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 A
13 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 user
14 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
15 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 scr
ii Ver. 1A Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 Wireless Route
16 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 a
17 DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
18 Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically acce
19 Options Mode Select the desired mode: • g & b - Both 802.11.g and 802.11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless Router. • g onl
20 Wireless Security Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. System Security System: Se
21 WEP Authentication Select the appropriate value for your wireless network - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Default is Open Sy
22 WPA - PSK PSK Enter the pre-shared key here. Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key. Other Wireless Stations must use the sam
23 Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Wireless Router. Once you have assigned a password to the Wireless Ro
24 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the f
PC Configuration 25 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: 2. Sele
iii Logs... 70 Network
26 • On the Gateway tab, enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator
PC Configuration 27 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol,
28 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 Addre
PC Configuration 29 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Ar
30 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatica
PC Configuration 31 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and
32 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 defau
PC Configuration 33 Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Wireless Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, o
34 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Wireless Router. The procedure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Contr
PC Configuration 35 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Poin
36 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless
Operation and Status 37 Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WA
38 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Deta
Operation and Status 39 • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the
40 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Co
Operation and Status 41 Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it
42 Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button
Operation and Status 43 (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.) IP Address The IP Address of this device, as see
44 Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan that is currently used. Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote
Operation and Status 45 • If an IP Address has been allocated to the Wireless Router (by the ISP's DHCP Server), this button will say "Rele
1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase o
46 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be
Operation and Status 47 Buttons Release/Renew Button will display EITHER "Release" OR "Renew" This button is only useful if the I
48 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The follo
Advanced Features 49 Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen G
50 Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric
Advanced Features 51 Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Use this screen
52 Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be
Advanced Features 53 Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Data - Serv
54 Save Add a new entry to the Service list, using the data shown in the "Add New Service" area on screen. Cancel Clear the " Add New
Advanced Features 55 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Inter-
2 • 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 commu
56 • This device will then automatically ensure that your current IP Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider. (You do NOT need to use the &
Advanced Features 57 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication
58 Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the "PC Database" option on the
Advanced Features 59 Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a desc
60 The "DMZ PC" is effectively outside the Firewall, mak-ing it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you should only enable the DM
Advanced Features 61 Buttons Delete/Delete All Use these buttons to delete the selected entry or all entries, as required. Multiple entries can be sel
62 Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below.
Advanced Features 63 Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Update Selected Server Update th
64 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic. However, you can use the Dynami
Advanced Features 65 WAN Port Configuration The WAN Port option is on the Advanced menu. Figure 5: WAN Port Screen Data – WAN Port Screen Identific
Introduction 3 Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from m
66 Specified IP Address Also called Static IP Address. Select this if your ISP has allocated you a fixed IP Address. If this option is selected, the
Advanced Features 67 Connection Behavior Select the desired option: • Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when
68 Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview No
Advanced Administration 69 Config File This feature allows you to download the current settings from the Wireless Router, and save them to a file on y
70 Logs The Logs record various types of activity on the Wireless Router. This data is useful for trou-bleshooting, but enabling all logs will genera
Advanced Administration 71 Send Select the desired option for sending the log by E-mail. • When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be
72 Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving ne
Advanced Administration 73 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal opera-tion, there is no need
74 Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users cannot
Advanced Administration 75 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). It elimi-nates the
4 Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Figure 1: Front Panel Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. WAN LED On - Connection to the Broadband Mod
76 Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates wheth
Advanced Administration 77 PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicke
78 MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address
Advanced Administration 79 Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Data - Remote Administr
80 Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If t
Advanced Administration 81 Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless
82 Add Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list
Advanced Administration 83 Static Routing - Example Figure 6: Routing Example For the Wireless Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, w
84 Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Data - Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabl
Advanced Administration 85 Options Respond to ICMP The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by netwo
Introduction 5 Rear Panel Figure 2: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. LAN port (10/100BaseT) Use standard LAN cables (RJ
86 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file,
87 Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems th
88 Solution 2: The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not trans-parent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow th
89 Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work
90 Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Wireless Routers use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channe
91 Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0
92 Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: • EN30032
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