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Wireless Router AT-WA1004G ◆ User’s Guide ® PN 613-50578-00 Rev A.
Copyright © 2004 Allied Telesyn, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduc ed without prior written permissi on from Allied Telesyn, Inc.
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7 Preface This installation guide contains instruc tions on how to use and install an Allied Telesyn AT-WA10 04G Wireless Router..
Preface 8 How This Guide is Organized This guide contains the follo wing chapters and appendix: Chapter 1, Introduction , provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. Chapter 2, Installation , contains instructions on how install the wireless router.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 9 Document Conventions This guide uses several conventions that you should become familiar with before you begin to install the product. Note Notes provide additional information. Warning Warnings inform you th at performin g or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury.
Preface 10 Where to Find Related Guides The Allied Telesyn web site at www.alliedtelesyn.com offers you an easy way to access the most recent docu mentation, softwa re updates, and technical information for all of our products. Th e documents provided on our web site are available as PDF files.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 11 Contacting Allied Telesyn This section provides Allied Telesyn contact informat ion for technical support as well as sales or corporate information. Online Support You can request technical support onlin e by accessing the Allied Telesyn Knowledge Base from the following web site at www.
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13 Chapter 1 Introduction This chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and capabilities. This chapter co ntains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 14 ❑ Wireless.
Introduction 14 Overview Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-functi on device providing the following services: ❑ Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. ❑ 4-Port Switching Hub for 10 Ba se-T or 100Base-T connections.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 15 Wireless Router Features The Wireless Router inco rporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide s ophisticated functions while being easy to use.
Introduction 16 ❑ Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made. ❑ Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups , and determine which Internet services are availabl e to each group.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 17 Configuration and Management ❑ Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration. ❑ Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if th e Internet connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
Introduction 18 Package Contents The following items should be included: ❑ The Wireless Router Unit ❑ Power Adapter ❑ Quick Installation Guide ❑ CD-ROM containing the on-line manual. If any of the above items are dama ged or missing, ple ase contact your dealer immediately.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 19 Physical Details Front Panel LEDs Figure 2 Front Panel Table 1 Front Panel LEDs LED Status Description Power ON Power has been applied to the unit. OFF No power. Status ON An error has been detected. OFF The unit is operating in normal operation.
Introduction 20 Back Panel Ports Figure 3 AT-WA1004G Back Panel Table 2 Ports WAN ON Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established. OFF No connection to the Broadband Modem. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 21 To Clear All Data and restore the factory defa ult values, perform the following procedure: 1. Power OFF. 2. Hold the Reset button down while you power ON. 3. Keep holding the Reset button fo r a 5 seconds, until the RED LED Status, on the front pane l, has flashed twice.
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23 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Requirements on page 24 ❑ Procedure on page 25.
Installation 24 Requirements ❑ Network cables. Use standard 1 0/100Base-T network (UTP) cables with RJ-45 connectors. ❑ TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 25 Procedure To install an AT-WA1004G, pe rform the following procedure: 1. Choose an Installation that is a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Ro uter. Ensure the Wirel ess Router and the DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
Installation 26 5. Connect the supplied power adap ter to the Wireless Router and power up. Use only the power adap ter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 6. Verify that the Power LED is ON. The Status LED should flash, then turn OFF.
27 Chapter 3 Setup This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 28 ❑ Configuration Program on page 30 ❑ Setup Wizard on page 32 ❑ LAN Screen on page 3 7 ❑ Wireless Screen.
Setup 28 Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: ❑ Internet Access ❑ LAN configuration ❑ Wireless setup ❑ Assigning a Password to pro tect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, Chapter 4, PC Configuration on page 47.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 29 Use any of the following Administration Configuration settings or features: ❏ Logs ❏ Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall) ❏ PC Database ❏ Remote Management ❏ Routing (RIP and static Routing) ❏ Security settings ❏ Firmware Upgrade Chapter 7, Advanced Administration on page 103.
Setup 30 Configuration Program The Wireless Router cont ains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, usi ng your Web Brow ser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: ❑ Netscape V4.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 31 Using your Web Browser To establish a connection from yo ur PC to the Wireless Router: 1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it. 2. Start your WEB browser.
Setup 32 Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Wi reless Router, the Setup Wizard, as shown below, will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's defau lt setting are restored.) Figure 5 Setup Wizard Screen 1.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 33 Common Connection Types Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
Setup 34 DSL Modems Other Modems (for example Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. None. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 35 Big Pond (Australia) For this connection method, the following data is required: ❑ User Name ❑ Password ❑ Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection.
Setup 36 Navigation and 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 with out clicking “Save” does NOT save any changes you may have made. You must “Save” before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 37 LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 7 LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Wi reless Router, as seen from the local LAN.
Setup 38 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. ❑ The client request is made when the client d evice starts up (boots). ❑ The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS ad dresses to the client, as well as alloc ating an IP Address.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 39 Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen, you can: ❑ Enable or Disable the Wireless Ro uter's DHCP Server function. ❑ Set the range of IP Ad dresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
Setup 40 Wireless Screen The Wireless Router's sett ings must match the other Wireless stations. Note that the Wireless Router will automatically accept both 802.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 41 Data - Wireless Screen Identification Regulatory Domain It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory domain. Access Point name This is the same as the “Device Name” for the Wireless Router.
Setup 42 Security Select the desired option, and then enter the settings for the selected method: ❏ None - No security is used. Anyone using the correct SSID can connect to your network. ❏ WEP - The 802.11b standard. Data is encrypted before transmission, but the encryption system is not very strong.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 43 WEP Screen This screen is accesse d by clicking the “Con figure” button on the Wireless screen. The WEP scree n is shown below. Select other options for appropriated security. Figure 9 WEP Screen Data - Wireless Security Screen WEP Authentication Normally this can be left at the default value of “Automatic.
Setup 44 Keys ❏ Use the Radio button to select the default key. ❏ Enter the key value yo u wish to use. Other stations must have the same key values.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 45 WPA-PSK This screen is accesse d by clicking the “Con figure” button on the Wireless screen. The WP A-PSK screen is shown below. Select other options for appropriated security. Figure 10 WPA-PSK Screen Data - Wireless Security Screen WP A-PSK PSK Enter the keywork key va lue.
Setup 46 Password Screen The password screen allows you to a ssign a password to the Wireless Router. Figure 11 Password Sc ree n Once you have assigned a passwo rd to the Wirel ess Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for th e password when you connect, as shown below.
47 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 48 ❑ Windows Clients on page 49 ❑ Checking TCP/IP Settings on page 50 ❑ Macintosh Clients on page.
PC Configuration 48 Overview For each PC, the following ma y need to be configured: ❑ TCP/IP network settings ❑ Internet Access configuration ❑ Wireless configuration.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 49 Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Window s clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings.
PC Configuration 50 Checking TCP/IP Settings For Windows 9x/ME 1. Select Control Panel and then Network . 2. Select the TCP/IP protoc ol for your network card. 3. Select Properties . Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 51 For Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, an d, on the Prot ocol s tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below.
PC Configuration 52 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 14 Windows NT 4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the networ k card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 53 Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured, check with yo ur network administrator before making the following changes. 1. The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router. To set this: — Click the Advanced butto n on the screen above.
PC Configuration 54 — If necessary, use the Up butto n to make the Wireless Router the first entry in the Gateways list. Figure 16 Windows NT 4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the ad dress provided by your ISP, as follows: — Click the DNS tab.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 55 For Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - N etwork and Dial-up Connection. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connect ion icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18 Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
PC Configuration 56 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 19 TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 57 Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”) If your PC is already configured, check with yo ur network administrator before making the following changes. ❑ Enter the Wireless Router's IP address in the Default gateway field and click OK.
PC Configuration 58 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 21 TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 59 Using a fixed IP Address (“Use the following IP Address”) If your PC is already configured, check with yo ur network administrator before making the following changes. ❑ In the Default gateway field, en ter the Wireless Router's IP address and click OK.
PC Configuration 60 For Windows XP 1. Select Start Menu , Settings , Control Panel and then Internet Options . 2. Select Set up or change your Internet Connection. 3. Select the Connection tab and then Setup button. 4. Cancel the pop-up “Locat ion Information” screen.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 61 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the In ternet via the Wireless Router. The procedur e is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server f rom the Configure pop-up menu.
PC Configuration 62 Linux Clients To access the Internet via the Wireless Router, it is only necessary to set the Wireless Router as the “Gateway”. Ensure you are logged in as “root ” before attempting any changes. Fixed IP Address By default, most Unix installations use a fixed IP Address.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 63 Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: ❑ Ensure the “Gateway” fiel d for your network ca rd is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. ❑ Ensure your DNS (Name Se rver) settings are correct.
PC Configuration 64 Wireless Station Configuration This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router's Access Point, re gardless of the operatin g system which is used on the client.
65 Chapter 5 Operation and Status This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Operation on page 66 ❑ Status Screen on page 67 ❑ Connection Status - PPPoE on page 69 ❑ Connection Status - P.
Operation and Status 66 Operation Once both the Wireless Router and the PCs are co nfigured, operation is automati c. However, there are some situati ons where additional Internet configuration may be required: ❑ If using Internet-based Communic ation Applications, it may be necessary to specify which PC re ceives an incoming connection.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 67 Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 22 Status Screen Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen.
Operation and Status 68 Internet IP Address This IP Address is alloca ted by the IS P (Internet Service Provider ). If there is no current connection, this will be blank or 0.0.0 .0 . “Connection Details” Button Click this button to open a sub-window and view a detailed description of the current connection.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 69 Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - PPPoE Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
Operation and Status 70 Connection Log Messages Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data curren tly in the Log.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 71 Error: PPP Connection Failed Unable to establish a PPP connection with the ISP's Server. Th is could be a login problem (name or password) or a Server problem. Error: Connection to Server Lost The existing connection has been lost.
Operation and Status 72 Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneli ng Protocol), a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - PPTP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware addres s of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Internet.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 73 Connection Status - L2TP If using L2TP, a screen will be dis played when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - L2TP Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware addr ess of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Intern et.
Operation and Status 74 Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond Data - Big Pond Screen Con n e c t i on Physical Address The hardware addr ess of this device, as seen by remote devices. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 75 Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages. Refresh Update the data on screen.
Operation and Status 76 Connection Details - SingTel RAS If using the SingTel RAS access method, a screen will be displayed when the “Connection Details” button is clicked. Data - RAS Screen Internet RAS Plan The RAS Plan wh ich is currently used.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 77 Release/Renew Button will display EITHER “Release” or “Renew” This button is only use ful if the IP address shown above is alloca ted automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP addr ess, this button has no effect.
Operation and Status 78 Connection Details - Fi xed/Dynamic IP Address Data - Fixed/Dynamic IP address Screen Internet Physical Address The hardware addr ess of this device, as seen by remote devices on the Interne t. (This is different to the hardware address seen by devices on the local LAN.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 79 Release/Renew Button will display EITHER “Release” or “Renew” This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated aut omatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). If you have a Fixed (Static) IP address, this button has no effect.
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81 Chapter 6 Advanced Features This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 82 ❑ Access Control on page 83 ❑ Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) on page 90 ❑ Advanced Internet.
Advanced Feat ur es 82 Overview The following advanced features are provided. ❑ Access Control ❑ Dynamic DNS ❑ Advanced Internet — Communication Applications — Special Applications — Multi.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 83 Access Control This feature is accessed by the Access Control link on the Advanced menu. Overview The Access Control featur e allows administrators to restrict the level of Internet Access available to PCs on yo ur LAN. With the default settings, everyone has unrestricted Internet access.
Advanced Feat ur es 84 Data - Access Control Screen Group Group Select the desired Group. The screen will update to display the settings for the selected Group. Groups are named “Default,” “Group 1,” “Group 2,” “Group 3” and “Group 4,” and cannot be renamed.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 85 Services This lists all defi ned Services. Select the Services you wish to bloc k. To select multiple services, hold the CTRL key while selecting.
Advanced Feat ur es 86 Group Members Screen This screen is displayed when the Members button on the Access Control screen is clicked and when selecting a group. Figure 24 Group Members Use this screen to add or remove me mbers (PCs) from the current group.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 87 ❑ If the time for a particular day is blank, no action will be performed. Figure 25 Default Schedule Screen Data - Default Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently. Session 1 Session 2 Two separate sessions or pe riods can be defined.
Advanced Feat ur es 88 Services Screen This screen is displayed when the E dit Service List button on the Access Control screen is clicked. Figure 26 Access Control - Services Data - Services Screen A vailable Ser vices Available Services This lists all the available services.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 89 Access Control Log To check the operation of the Access Control fea ture, an Access Control Log is provided. Click the View Log bu tton on the Access Control screen to view this log. This log shows attempted Internet accesses which have been blocked by the Access Control function.
Advanced Feat ur es 90 Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is ver y useful when combined wi th the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to co nnect to your Vir tual Servers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of havi ng a dynamic IP address.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 91 Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu, then Dynamic DNS, to see a screen like the following: Figure 27 DDNS Screen.
Advanced Feat ur es 92 Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Ser vice DDNS Service ❏ Select the desired DDNS Service Provider from the list. You must register for the service at one of the li sted Service Providers. You can reach the Service provider's Web Site by selecting them in the list and clicking the “Web Site” button.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 93 Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced fea tures relating to Internet access. ❑ Communication Applications ❑ Special Applications ❑ Multi-DMZ ❑ URL Filter An example screen is shown below.
Advanced Feat ur es 94 Communication Applications Most applications are su pported transparently by the Wireless Router. But sometimes it is not clear whic h PC should receive an incoming connection. This problem could arise with the Communication Applications listed on this screen.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 95 Also, note that the terms “Incoming” and “Outgoing” on this screen refer to traffic from the c lient (PC) viewpoint. Figure 29 Special Applications Screen Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to E nable or Disable this Spec ial Application as required.
Advanced Feat ur es 96 Using a Special Applicatio n ❑ Configure the Specia l Applications scr een as required. ❑ On your PC, use the application no rmally.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 97 Note The “DMZ PC” is effect ively outside the firewall, making it more vulnerable to attacks. For this reason, you sh ould only enable the DMZ feature when required. URL Filter The URL Filter allows you to block access to undesirable Web site ❑ To use this feature, you must defi ne “filter st rings.
Advanced Feat ur es 98 Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Po rt Forwarding, allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: ❑ Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 99 Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Ser vers link on the Advanced screen. An exampl e screen is shown below. Figure 31 Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-de fined Servers, an d allows you to define your own Servers.
Advanced Feat ur es 100 Note For each entry, the PC must be running the appropriate Server software. PC (Server) Select the PC for th is Server. The PC must be running the appropriate Server software. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used by the Server.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 101 Defining Your Own Virtual Servers If the type of Server you wish to use is not listed on the Virtual Servers screen, you can define and manage your own Servers: Note From the Internet, ALL Virtual Servers have th e IP Address allocated by your ISP.
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103 Chapter 7 Advanced Administration This chapter contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 104 ❑ Logs on page 105 ❑ Options on page 108 ❑ PC Database on page 112 ❑ Remote Managem.
Advanced Administra tion 104 Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are prov ided to deal with non-standard situations, or to prov ide additional options for advanced users.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 105 Logs The Logs record various types of ac tivity on the Wire less Router. This data is useful for troubleshooting, b ut enabling all lo gs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance.
Advanced Administra tion 106 Data - Logs Screen Enable Logs Outgoing Connections If selected, Outgoing In ternet connections are logged. Normally, the (Intern et) “Destination” will be shown as an IP address. B ut if the “URL Filter” is enabled, the “Destination” w ill be shown as a URL.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 107 Send Select the desired optio n for sending the log by e- mail. ❏ When log is full - The time is not fixed. The log will be sent when the l og is full, which will depend on the volume of traffic. ❏ Every day, Every Monday.
Advanced Administra tion 108 Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operat ion, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 109 Data - Options Screen Backup DNS IP Address Enter the IP Addr ess of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here. Th ese DNS will be used only if the primary DNS is unavailable. WA N P o r t Default Inserts the default MAC address into the MAC address field.
Advanced Administra tion 110 Allow Internet access to be disabled ❏ If checked, then UPnP users can disable Internet access via this device. ❏ If Disabled, UPnP users can NOT disable Internet access via this device. But currently, this restriction only appli es to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 111 MAC Address Overview: ❏ This address is a low-level network identifier for this device. It may be called “MAC Address”, “Hardware Address”, or “Physical Address”. On a PC, this address is asso ciated with the Network card or adapter.
Advanced Administra tion 112 PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (for example, for the “DMZ” PC). It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses. Also, you do not need to use fixed IP addresses on your LAN. PC Database Screen An example PC Database screen is shown below.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 113 Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entr ies. Data displa yed is name (IP Address) type. The “type” in dicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the li st, enter its name here.
Advanced Administra tion 114 PC Database (Admin) This screen is displayed if the “A dvanced Administrat ion” button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides more contr ol than the standard PC Database screen. Figure 35 PC Database (Admin) Data - PC Database (Admin) Screen Known PCs This lists all current entr ies.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 115 IP Address Select the appropriate option: ❏ Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP client (Windows: “Obtain an IP address automatically”). The Wireless Router will a llocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so.
Advanced Administra tion 116 Generate Report Display a read-only list sh owing full details of all entries in the PC database. Standard Screen Click this to view the sta ndard PC D atabase screen.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 117 Remote Management If enabled, this feature allows you to manage the Wireless Router via the Internet. Figure 36 Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administr ation Enable Remote Management Enable to allow manageme nt via the Internet.
Advanced Administra tion 118 To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection is established, and start your Web Browser. 2. In the “Address” bar, enter “htt p://” followed by the Internet IP Address of the Wireless Router.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 119 Routing Overview ❑ If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the “Routing ” page completely. ❑ If the Wireless Router is only acti ng as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the “Routing” pa ge even if your LAN has other Routers.
Advanced Administra tion 120 Static Routing Table ❑ If RIP is not used, an entry in the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network, other than th e segment to which this device is attached. ❑ The other Routers must also be co nfigured.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 121 Data - Routing Screen RIP Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Wi reless Router. The Wireless Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table.
Advanced Administra tion 122 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN It is essential that all IP packets fo r devices not on the local LAN be passed to the Wireless Ro uter, so that they can be forwarded to the external LAN, WAN, or Internet.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 123 Security This screen allows you to set firewa ll and other securi ty-related options. Figure 38 Security Screen Data - Security Screen Fi re w a ll Enable DoS Firewall If enabled, DoS (Denial of Service) attacks will be detected and blocked.
Advanced Administra tion 124 Threshold This setting affects the number of “half-open” connections allowed. ❏ A “half-open” connection arises when a remote client contacts the Serv er with a connection request, but then does not reply to the Server's response.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 125 Upgrade The firmware (software) in the Wire less Router can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade f ile, then select Upgrade on the Administration menu. You will see a screen like the following.
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127 Appendix A Troubleshooting This appendix covers the most likely probl ems and their solutions. This appendix also contains the following sections: ❑ Overview on page 128 ❑ General Problems on .
Troubleshooting 128 Overview This chapter covers some common pr oblems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Ro uter and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and th e Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 129 General Problems Cannot connect to th e Wireless Router to configure it. Check the following: ❑ The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connections are OK, and it is powered ON. ❑ Ensure that your PC and the Wire less Router are on the same network segment.
Troubleshooting 130 Internet Access When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. ❑ Check if other PCs work . If they do, ensure that your PCs IP settings are correct.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 131 Wireless Access My PC cannot locate th e Wireless Access Point. Check the following: ❑ Your PC is set to In frastructure Mode. (Acc ess Points are always in Infrastructure Mode) ❑ The SSID on your PC and the Wi reless Access Poin t are the same.
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133 Appendix B About Wireless LANs This appendix provides some ba ckground info rmation about using Wireless LANs (WLANs). This appen dix also contains the following sections: ❑ Modes on page 134 .
About Wireless LANs 134 Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2) modes: ❑ Ad-hoc ❑ Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Ac cess Point or a wired (Ethernet) LAN. Wireless Stations (for example, notebook PCs with wireless cards) communicate directly with each other.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 135 BSS/ESS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a si ngle Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devic es with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other.
About Wireless LANs 136 Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. ❑ Access Points use a fixed Channe l. You can select the Channel used. This allows you to choose a Channel which provides the least interference and best perfor mance.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 137 WEP WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a standard for encrypting data before it is transmitted. This is desirable because it is impossible to prevent snoopers from receiving any data which is transmitte d by your Wireless Stations.
About Wireless LANs 138 Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Statio ns to use the Access Poin t, the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must use th e same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Stations, the mode must be set to “Infrastructure”.
139 Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the following sections: ❑ Multi-Function Wireless Router on page 140 ❑ Wireless Interface on page 141 ❑ Regulatory Approvals on page 142.
Specifications 140 Multi-Function Wireless Router Model Wireless Router Dimensions W x D x H 141 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm Operating Temperature 0 o C to 40 o C Storage Temperature -10 o C to 70 o C Network.
AT-WA1004G User ’s Guide 141 Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.4835 GHz (In dustrial Scientific Medical Band) Channels Maximum 14 channels .
Specifications 142 Regulatory Approvals CE Standards This product complies with the 99/5/EEC directives, including the following safety and EMC standards: ❑ EN300328-2 ❑ EN301489-1/-17 ❑ EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product.
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