Airlink AR315W User Manual

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Page 1 - USER’S MANUAL

i Model # AR315W USER’S MANUAL

Page 2 - Table of Contents

6 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100Bas

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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

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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

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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

Page 6 - LAN Features

10 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet A

Page 7 - Package Contents

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

Page 8 - Physical Details

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

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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

Page 10 - Installation

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

Page 11 - Verify Connection to Router

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

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ii Ver. 1A Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ... 1 Wireless Route

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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

Page 14 - Chapter 3

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.

Page 15 - Configuration Program

18 Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's settings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically acce

Page 16 - Setup Wizard

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

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20 Wireless Security Screen This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. System Security System: Se

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21 WEP Authentication Select the appropriate value for your wireless network - "Open System" or "Shared Key." Default is Open Sy

Page 19 - Home Screen

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

Page 20 - LAN Screen

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

Page 21 - Using another DHCP Server

24 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the f

Page 22 - Wireless Screen

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

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iii Logs... 70 Network

Page 24 - Wireless Security Screen

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

Page 25 - WPA Screen

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,

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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

Page 27 - Password Screen

PC Configuration 29 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Ar

Page 28 - PC Configuration

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

Page 29 - Using DHCP

PC Configuration 31 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and

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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

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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

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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

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PC Configuration 35 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Poin

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36 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This chapter details the operation of the Wireless Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Wireless

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Operation and Status 37 Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WA

Page 37 - Internet Access

38 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Deta

Page 38 - Other Unix Systems

Operation and Status 39 • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log" button will restart the Log, while the

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40 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Co

Page 40 - Operation and Status

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

Page 41 - Data - Status Screen

42 Connection Log Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the existing connection. • The "Clear Log" button

Page 42 - Connection Status - PPPoE

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

Page 43 - Connection Log Messages

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

Page 44 - Connection Status - PPTP

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

Page 45 - Connection Status - L2TP

1 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase o

Page 46 - Data - Big Pond Screen

46 Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), a screen like the following example will be

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Operation and Status 47 Buttons Release/Renew Button will display EITHER "Release" OR "Renew" This button is only useful if the I

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48 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This chapter explains when and how to use the Wireless Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The follo

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Advanced Features 49 Access Control Screen To view this screen, select the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Data - Access Control Screen G

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50 Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group: • None - Nothing is blocked. Use this to create the least restric

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Advanced Features 51 Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Use this screen

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52 Default Schedule Screen This screen is displayed when the Define Schedule button on the Access Control screen is clicked. • This schedule can be

Page 53 - Access Control Screen

Advanced Features 53 Services Screen This screen is displayed when the Edit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Data - Serv

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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

Page 55 - Group Members Screen

Advanced Features 55 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very useful when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Inter-

Page 56 - Default Schedule Screen

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

Page 57 - Services Screen

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 &

Page 58 - Access Control Log

Advanced Features 57 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Communication

Page 59 - Dynamic DNS Screen

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

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Advanced Features 59 Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable this Special Application as required. Name Enter a desc

Page 61 - Advanced Internet Screen

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

Page 62 - Special Applications Screen

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

Page 63 - Multi-DMZ

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.

Page 64 - URL Filter Screen

Advanced Features 63 Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Update Selected Server Update th

Page 65 - Virtual Servers

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

Page 66 - Virtual Servers Screen

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

Page 67 - Advanced Features

Introduction 3 Security Features • Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from m

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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

Page 69 - WAN Port Configuration

Advanced Features 67 Connection Behavior Select the desired option: • Automatic Connect/Disconnect An Internet connection is automatically made when

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68 Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This chapter explains the settings available via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview No

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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

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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

Page 73 - Config File

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

Page 74 - Data - Logs Screen

72 Network Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving ne

Page 75 - Advanced Administration

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

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74 Allow Internet access to be disabled • If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. • If Disabled, UPnP users cannot

Page 77 - Options

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

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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

Page 79 - PC Database

76 Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type. The "type" indicates wheth

Page 80 - Data - PC Database Screen

Advanced Administration 77 PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the "Advanced Administration" button on the PC Database is clicke

Page 81 - PC Database (Admin)

78 MAC Address Select the appropriate option • Automatic discovery - Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address

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Advanced Administration 79 Remote Admin If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Data - Remote Administr

Page 83 - Remote Admin

80 Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If t

Page 84 - Routing

Advanced Administration 81 Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wireless

Page 85 - Data - Routing Screen

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

Page 86 - Local Router

Advanced Administration 83 Static Routing - Example Figure 6: Routing Example For the Wireless Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, w

Page 87 - Static Routing - Example

84 Security This screen allows you to set Firewall and other security-related options. Data - Security Screen Firewall Enable DoS Firewall If enabl

Page 88 - Security

Advanced Administration 85 Options Respond to ICMP The ICMP protocol is used by the "ping" and "traceroute" programs, and by netwo

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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

Page 90 - Upgrade Firmware

86 Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) in the Wireless Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file,

Page 91 - Troubleshooting

87 Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems th

Page 92 - Wireless Access

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

Page 93 - About Wireless LANs

89 Appendix B About Wireless LANs This Appendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). Modes Wireless LANs can work

Page 94 - Wireless LAN Configuration

90 Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • Wireless Routers use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channe

Page 95 - Specifications

91 Appendix C Specifications Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0

Page 96 - Appendix D

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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