802.11g 54M WLAN: Internet Broadband Router
802.11g 54M WLAN: Internet Broadband Router
802.11g 54M WLAN: Internet Broadband Router
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Content
1. Introduction ................................................................................................................................................ 3
1.1Features ...........................................................................................................3
1.2 Specification ....................................................................................................4
1.3 Package Contents ...........................................................................................5
2. Hardware Installation ............................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Product Description .........................................................................................5
2.1.1 Front Panel and LEDs ....................................................................6
2.1.2 Rear Panel .....................................................................................6
2.2 Getting Started.................................................................................................7
2.2.1 System Requirement......................................................................7
2.2.2 Before Installation...........................................................................7
2.2.3 Setting Hardware Connection ........................................................8
2.2.4 Configure your computer................................................................9
3. Using Configuration Menu .................................................................................................................. 16
3.1 Setup Method ................................................................................................17
3.2 Basic Setup ...................................................................................................20
3.2.1 Setup Router ................................................................................20
3.2.2 Global Address .............................................................................22
3.2.3 Wireless .......................................................................................23
3.2.4 Tools:............................................................................................27
3.2.5 Status: ..........................................................................................28
3.2.6 DHCP: ..........................................................................................29
3.2.7 Log ...............................................................................................30
3.2.8 Statistics: ......................................................................................31
3.2.9 Printer:..........................................................................................32
3.3 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................56
3.3.1 Virtual Servers..............................................................................56
3.3.2 Filters ...........................................................................................57
3.3.3 IP/URL Block ................................................................................58
3.3.4 Special Apps(Special Applications)...............................................59
3.3.5 DMZ Host .....................................................................................60
3.3.6 MAC Clone...................................................................................61
3.3.7 Dynamic DNS...............................................................................61
3.3.8 Proxy DNS ...................................................................................62
3.3.9 Routing.........................................................................................63
3.3.10 SNMP.........................................................................................64
4. Glossary ................................................................................................................................................... 65
5. TCP/IP Port List for Internet Service ............................................................................................... 70
802.11g 4-Port Wireless LAN Broadband Router
1. Introduction
This 802.11g 54M Wireless LAN Broadband Router is an ideal solution for wireless/wired
Internet surfing and office resources sharing. It provides the fast, robust and flexible
features with high transmission rate up to 54Mbps bandwidth in the 2.4GHz frequency.
Not only connect with 802.11g devices, it is backward compatible with 802.11b products
and can be worked under .11b and .11g mixed environments. It employs WEP encryption to
ensure a more secure wireless connection. With web-based configure interface,
users can easily build up wire or wireless connection within minutes.
Besides, with firewall function, the Wireless LAN Broadband Router can always protect
your LAN from outsider's break-ins and yet expose your local servers such as Web Server,
E-mail Server, FTP server, for remote access by Virtual Server or DMZ setting.
1.1 Features
Wireless Built in with IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps Access Point
Complies with 2.4GHz 802.11g Standard
Backward compatible with 802.11b products
Up to 54Mbps data rate, auto fallback under noisy environment
Support 802.1x Authentication feature and 64/128-bits WEP Encryption
Router Built in with 4 Port 10/100M Internet Broadband Router
1 port 10/100M WAN and 4 ports 10/100M switch LAN (RJ-45) interface
Quick Setup Wizard enable user to setup internet connection within 3 steps
Advanced Access control based on URL, IP, Service Port and MAC address
ALG function for on-line gaming, MSN, conference and P2P software
Configurable through User-friendly web base management interface
(Optional) With reverse SMA Antenna connector increase flexibility
Intruder event log by packet inspection features
DMZ and Virtual Server Mapping support
UPnP function Supported
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1.2 Specification
Model: 802.11g 4-Port Wireless LAN Broadband Router
Radio: Complies with IEEE 802.11b/g
Frequency Band: 2.412-2.462GHz (U.S.)
2.412-2.484GHz (Japan)
2.412-2.472GHz (ETSI)
Modulation TYPE: BPSK, QPSK, CCK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Operating Channels: 11 channels (US) 13 channels (ETSI) 14 channels (Japan)
Data Rate: 1 / 2 / 5.5 / 6/9/11/12/24/36/48/54Mbps
Output Power: 18dBm@11Mbps; 14dBm@54Mbps
Receive sensitivity: Min.80dBm for 11Mbps (@BER 8%)
Min. -70dBm for 54 Mbps (@BER 10%)
Current Consumption: 3.3V, TX mode 400 mA (Max.)
RX mode 250 mA (Max.)
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Product Description
You can place this Wireless LAN Broadband Router horizontally or hang it on the wall.
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Windows 95/98/ME
Step 1. TCP/IP Configuration
After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to
configure your computer to connect to your Router.
1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button and choose Settings,
then click Control Panel.
2. From Control Panel, double-click the Network icon.
3. In the Network window, under the Configuration tab, double-click the TCP/IP entry
that is listed with your network card.
4. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, make sure Obtain an IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected. If
not, select them and click OK and lose window.
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5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Type them in the spaces provided below.
6. Click the Gateway tab and record the numbers listed under Installed gateways.
7. Click the DNS Configuration tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under DNS Server
Search Order. And Click OK.
8. System may need your Windows 95/98/ME CD to copy some files. After it finishes
copying, please restart your system.
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4. Click OK, and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click Edit, then click Preferences
2. In the Preferences window, under Category double-click Advanced, then click
Proxies. Select Direct connection to the Internet. Click OK.
Step. 3 Obtain IP Settings from Your Router
1. Click Start, then Run. Type winipcfg to open the IP Configuration utility.
2. Click the Release All button.
3. Click the Renew All button
4. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.1.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
and your Default Gateway is 192.168. 1.1. Click OK to close the IP Configuration
window.
Windows NT/2000/XP
Step 1. TCP/IP Configuration
After you have completed the hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to
configure your computer to connect to your Router.
1. From the Windows desktop, click the Start button. Choose Settings, then click
Control Panel.
2. From Control Panel, double-click the Network & Dial-Up Connections icon.
3. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your router.
4. Click Properties and double-click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
5. On the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, make sure Obtain an IP
address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected. If
not, select them and click OK and close window.
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1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click Tools then Internet Options.
2. In the Internet Options window click the Connections tab. Then click the LAN
Settings button.
3. Clear all the checkboxes.
4. Click OK, and then click OK again to close the Internet Options window.
Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click Edit, then click Preferences
2. In the Preferences window, under Category double-click Advanced, then click
Proxies. Select Direct connection to the Internet. Click OK.
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2. Another box will appear asking whether you want to save your TCP/IP settings. Click
Save.
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Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click Edit, then click Preferences
2. In the Preferences window, under Category double-click Advanced, then click
Proxies. Select Direct connection to the Internet. Click OK.
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Please note that if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the Router, make
sure to enter the correct IP Address. The default User Name and Password are both
admin. Please refer to Administrator Settings page to check how to change your
password.
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If you choose WIZARD SETUP , please refer to Quick Installation Guide for step by step
instruction.
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2. Basic Setup
If you choose BASIC SETUP , you will see setup screen as below. Click the upper frame to
change settings.
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3.Advanced Setup
If you choose ADVANCE SETUP , you will see setup screen as below. Click the upper
frame to change settings.
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Host Name:
Provide a host name (also called system name or account name) if your ISP requires
this information.
Domain Name:
Provide the ISP domain name (e.g. xyz.isp.com) if your ISP requires this information.
Firmware version:
The current firmware version is shown for your convenience.
Time:
Select your Time Zone and Enable or Disable the application of Daylight Savings
Time.
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LAN IP Address:
These fields show the LAN IP Address and the Subnet Mask as seen by others on
your Local Area Network (LAN). Most users will not need to change these values.
If you change the LAN IP Address with the DHCP server running, you'll need to restart
your client machines. If you change the LAN IP Address without the DHCP server
running, you'll need to manually reconfigure your clients' IP addresses.
WAN IP Address:
Choose either Obtain an IP Address Automatically (most users)(you can specify the
IP you want to get by filling the Pre-Request IP) or Specify an IP Address (if your ISP
assigns static IPs). If you choose the second option, type in the Wide Area Network
(WAN) IP Address, Subnet Mask, ISP Gateway Address, and DNS values. You can
obtain those information from your ISP.
PPPoE Login:
If your ISP uses Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE), choose Enable;
otherwise, choose Disable. PPPoE allows your ISP to authenticate your connection by
requiring you to submit a username and password.
Type the User Name and Password provided by your ISP in the boxes. For PPPoE
connection types, you can select either Connect on Demand or Connect Manually.
And moreover, if you want to limit the idling minutes, select Max Idle Time and type a
maximum number in minutes. Change MTU to specify the largest size for network
transmission. It is recommendated to use default value 1492.
UPNP:
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) enable devices such as PCs, routers or other devices
to be plugged into a network and automatically know about each other.
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Click Apply when you finish choosing your settings, or click Cancel to undo your
changes.
3.2.2 Global Address
Use the Global Address screen for Network Address Translation (NAT), a process that
provides internal to external IP address mapping. If your gateway is configured to
retrieve an IP address dynamically, you will not need to use this function. On this page,
you can set up NAT (Network Address Translation) to provide internal-to-external IP
address mappings.
Default Public IP
If your gateway is configured to retrieve an IP address dynamically, you will only see
the default WAN IP address (specified in the Setup screen); you will not see the
sections below.
This section allows you to define global IP addresses for your LAN network. Use the
lines in the table to list up to six static, external IP addresses provided by your ISP.
Click Apply when you finish entering the IP addresses, or click Cancel to undo your
changes.
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3.2.3 Wireless
Use this screen to configure your gateway for wireless access. Note that the Wireless
settings are divided into Wireless Radio, Wireless Security and Wireless Status.
Radio Setting:
Use this screen to configure your Gateway for wireless access. If you do not know how
to change it, please leave the default value, as following table lists.
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Mode:
Select the Wireless Mode your router support. It support three modes: 802.11B,
802.11G, and MIXED which supports both 802.11B and 802.11G.The default value is
MIXED
ESSID:
Unique identifier for the Extended Service Set which is shared by client stations in an
infrastructure association, such as WLAN-test. It is case-sensitive and cannot exceed
32 characters.
Channel:
Specifies the bandwidth which the wireless radio operates. AP and the client stations
that is associated work in one of channels from 1 to 14.
Beacon Interval:
Time interval between beacons broadcast by the Access Point (AP).
RTS Thresold:
Minimum size of data frames above which Request-To-Send (RTS) protocol is used.
RTS helps prevent data collision from hidden nodes.
Fragmentation Threshold:
For efficiency in high-traffic situations, large files are split into fragments. This
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Security Setting: Use this screen to configure your Gateway for wireless security
access.
Authentication Type:
Select any of Open System, Shared Key or Both authentication algorithm which can
be supported by the Access Point.The default value is Both.
Security Mode:
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This is regard to the security for wireless access, please select one of the security
mode. The default value is No Encryption
Wireless Access Control:
If you enable Wireless Access Control, then click Set Access List to launch the
Wireless Control List window.
Enhanced Security:
If you choose Enable, you can choose to Hide SSID (Service Set Identifier) in Beacon
frame.
Status: This screen is to show your Gateway's AP Radio Statistics and Association
Client Table.
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3.2.4 Tools:
Change Password:
Change the administrative password for your WLAN Router.
Backup Settings:
Backup the current settings to your local disk
Restore Factory Defaults:
Restore the factory default settings.
Reset Gateway:
Restart your device or reset the hardware.
Upgrade Firmware:
Upgrade firmware image file that you download from the gateway s website.
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3.2.5 Status:
This page is a read-only display that gives you the information about the gateway.
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3.2.6 DHCP:
Use the DHCP screen to set up your gateway as a Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol (DHCP) server. DHCP servers automatically assign IP addresses to all the
clients on your network.
DHCP Server
If you choose to enable DHCP, make sure there is not already a DHCP server on your
network.
If you don't enable DHCP, you'll need to manually configure an IP address for each computer on
your network. If you do enable DHCP, make sure that each computer is configured to retrieve an IP
address automatically.
IP Pool Starting Address/IP Pool Ending Address:
Specify the IP Pool Starting Address to designate the first IP address that can be
assigned to a computer on the network. Similarly, specify the IP Pool Ending
Address to designate the last IP address that can be assigned.
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For example, if you choose 10.10.10.51 as the starting address and 10.10.10.100 as the ending
address, the DHCP server will assign addresses to network clients that are between 10.10.10.51 and
10.10.10.100.
Static DHCP:
This is for static mapping of MAC address and IP address assigned by DHCP. Input
the MAC address and corresponding IP address into the boxes for each mapping
entry.
The IP address in mapping table should be within DHCP pool, otherwise that entry is
invalid.
Lease Time
This is the lease time assigned if the computer (DHCP client) requests one. If
it set to 0, the life time of IP assigned by the gateway for client computer will
be infinity. Default lease time is 24 hours.
The DHCP Active IP Table lists information about the computers that have
been assigned IP addresses by the DHCP server.
3.2.7 Log:
On this page you can view log files that record the access activity of LAN and WAN
clients.
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3.2.8 Statistics:
On this page displays statistics data for LAN , WAN and AP ports.
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3.2.9 Printer:
This page allows you to configure the setting of the Printer Server to share the printing
service for LAN users.
Print Server:
You may choose to Enable or Disable the Print Server.
Device Name:
The name of the print server hardware used for identification purposes. Client PCs
should use this name as queue name for printing.
Printer Cache Size:
This field used for system evaluation. If the printer does not work properly, you may
augment this value, e.g. 4096, 8192. Suggest use the same value as your printer
supported.
Printer Server IP:
This field shows the Print Server IP, which equals LAN IP.
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Printer:
This field shows the Manufacturer, VID(Vendor ID), Model, PID(Product ID), Status of
current Printer, which connected to the device's USB port.
Command Set:
This field shows you Command Set of the printer. When the printer connected with the
print server, it will be shown on it.
Printer Monitor Status:
Click Printer Monitor Status to launch Printer Monitor Status Table window. In this
screen the table lists all printing tasks queue. Each task has the information of Rank,
Owner, Job, Files and Total Size.
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9.Done;
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2.Select properties;
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3.Select port;
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7.Enter network print server IP Address and name new port or default;
8.Finish;
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10.Enter you network print queue name and set port is LPR
11.Done;
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3.Finish.
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3.2.9.2.1Installation
Step 1. Double click the setup.exe in the CD.
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Step 4. Then click Next, after copying file, the following window will be displayed.
Step 5. Click Finish, and select Yes, I want to restart my computer now to complete
the installation.
Step 6. Once you reboot system, the installation will be completed. And a detailed LPD print
setup manual can be found in \Program Files\LPR Clent\LPD Port Win98.
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3.2.9.2.2 Configuration
Installing the driver of your printer connected to the Printer Server gateway.
Step 1. Go to Printers by clicking the Start button, selecting Settings, and clicking
Printers.
Step 2: Click the Add printer and click Next in the Adding printer wizard
Window.
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Step 4: Select the Others option from the Adding port window,
choose the LPR port item in list, then click OK.
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Step 5: You can choose a favorite name for this port, but the IP address of the
printer server (gateway) and the printer name must match the configuration on your
gateway.
Step 6: Then the port you added is shown in the port list. Please click Apply and then
click OK.
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3.3.2 Filters
Use this screen to create and apply filters that can selectively allow traffic to pass
in and out of your network. If no filters are enabled, all traffic will be blocked.
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3.3.9 Routing
Use the Routing screen to configure the routing features. It includes static
routing and dynamic routing.
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3.3.10 SNMP
Use the SNMP screen to edit the Agent information, configure the trap receiver's IP
address and Community Names for the SNMP feature. Using SNMP, you can control
and monitor the network in a simple way.
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4. Glossary
Ad-Hoc Mode
An Ad-hoc integrated wireless LAN is a group of computers, each has a Wireless LAN
adapter, Connected as an independent wireless LAN. Ad hoc wireless LAN is applicable at
a departmental scale for a branch or SOHO operation.
BSS ID
A specific Ad hoc LAN is called a Basic Service Set (BSS). Computers in a BSS must be
configured with the same BSS ID.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)
DHCP is a protocol for dynamically assigning IP addresses to networked computers. With
DHCP, a computer can automatically be given a unique IP address each time it connects to
a networkmaking IP address management an easier task for network administrators.
When a computer logs on to the network, the DHCP server selects an IP address from a
master list and assigns it to the system.
DMZ Host (De-Militarized Zone Host)
DMZ is the portion of a private network that is visible through the networks firewalls. DMZ
Host allows a local computer exposed to the Internet. Therefore, an incoming packet will be
checked by Firewall and NAT algorithms in the router then pass to the DMZ host when
packet is not sent by hacker and is not limited by Virtual Server list. Besides, there are
some IP protocols that do not have port number information. There is no way to use Virtual
Server setting to forward incoming packet. Thus, DMZ host is the way to forward such kind
of packets. If you try to enable DMZ host and setup Virtual Server, the precedence is Virtual
Server and then DMZ. For example, the incoming packet will be checked with Firewall rules,
Virtual Server rules and
then DMZ host.
DSSS (Direct-Sequencing Spread-Spectrum)
DSSS operate over the radio airwaves in the unlicensed ISM band (industrial, scientific,
medical). DSSS uses a radio transmitter to spread data packets over a fixed range of
frequency band.
Encryption
Its a security method that applies a specific algorithm to data in order to alter the data
appearance and prevent other devices from reading the information.
Firewall
A firewall is a device that sits between your computer and the Internet that prevents
unauthorized access to or from your network. A firewall can be a computer using firewall
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A firewall can also run specific security functions based on the type of application or type of
port that is being used. For example, a firewall can be configured to work with an FTP or
Telnet server. Or a firewall can be configured to work with specific UDP or TCP ports to
allow certain applications or games to work properly over the Internet.
Firmware
Program that is inserted into programmable read-only memory (programmable read-only
memory), thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device.
Fragmentation Threshold Value
Indicates how much of the network resources are devoted to recovering packet errors. The
value should remain at its default setting of 2,432. If you experience high packet error rates,
you can decrease this value but it will likely decrease overall network performance. Only
minor modifications of this value are recommended.
Fragmentation
Breaking a packet into smaller units when transmitting over a network medium that cannot
support the original size of the packet.
IEEE
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE 802.11b/g standard
The IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless LAN standards subcommittee formulates standards for the
industry. The objective is to enable wireless LAN hardware from different manufacturers to
communicate.
Infrastructure Mode
A client setting provides connectivity to an Access Point. As compared to Ad-Hoc mode
where PCs communicate directly with each other, clients set in Infrastructure mode all pass
data through a central Access Point. The Access Point not only mediates Wireless network
traffic in the immediate neighborhood but also pro-vides communication with the wired
network. An integrated wireless and wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure
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simply takes any data arriving through each port and forwards the data to all other ports. A
switch is more sophisticated, in that a switch can determine the destination port for a
specific piece of data. A switch minimizes network traffic overhead and speeds up the
communication over a network.
NAT (Network Address Translation)
For a computer to communicate with other computers on the Internet, it must have an IP
address. An IP (Internet Protocol) address is a unique 32-bit number that identifies the
location of your computer on a network. However, with the explosion of the Internet, the
number of available IP addresses is simply not enough.
This is where NAT comes to the rescue. Network Address Translation allows a single
device, such as a router, to act as an agent between the Internet (or public network) and a
local (or private) network. This means that only a single, unique IP address is required to
represent an entire group of computers.
Roaming
The ability to use a wireless device is able to move from one access point range to another
without losing the connection.
RTS/CTS Threshold Value
It should remain at its default setting of 2,347. A preamble is a signal used to synchronize
the transmission timing between two or more systems. A series of transmission pulses is
sent before the data to indicate that someone is about transmit data. This ensures that
systems receiving the information correctly when the data transmission starts.
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Shared Key
Its when both the sender and recipient share a secret key. Both units use this key for an
extended length of time, sometimes indefinitely. Any eavesdropper that discovers the key
may decipher all packets until the key is changed.
Signal Strength
The signal level indicates the strength of the signal as received at the wireless network
interface.
SSID (Service Set Identifier)
Its the unique name shared among all points in a wireless network. The SSID must be
identical for all points in the network. It is case sensitive and must not exceed 32
characters.
TCP/IP
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) with Internet Protocol (IP). The main internetworking
protocol used in the Internet.
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)
UDP provides a procedure for application programs to send messages to other programs
with a minimum of protocol mechanism. The protocol is transaction oriented, and delivery
and duplicate protection is not guaranteed. Applications requiring ordered reliable delivery
of streams of data should use the TCP.
What is Router?
A router is a device that forwards data packets from a source to a destination. Routers
forward data packets using IP addresses and not a MAC address. A router will forward data
from the Internet to a particular computer on your LAN. A router also determines the best
route that data packets should follow to ensure that the data packets are delivered properly.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
A data privacy mechanism based on a 40 bit shared key algorithm, as described in the
IEEE 802 .11 standard. The optional cryptographic confidentiality algorithm specified by
IEEE 802.11 used to provide data confidentiality that is subjectively equivalent to the
confidentiality of a wired LAN medium that does not employ cryptographic techniques to
enhance privacy.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)
Wi-Fi Protected Access, a specification to improve the security level of wireless networks. It
uses 802.1x and EAP to control network access. Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP) is
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FCC Statement
This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used
in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause interference to radio communications.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of the FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022
class B for ITE and EN 50082-1. This meets the essential protection requirements of the European
Council Directive 89/336/EEC on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to
electromagnetic compatibility.
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