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802.11g Wireless Router
Model # AR325W
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction .................................................................................................................3 1.1 Functions and Features ......................................................................................... 3 2. Hardware Installation................................................................................................... 5 2.1 Connect the Router..............................................................................
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1. Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Wireless Router. This product is specifically designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and operate even for non- technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product. 1.1 F
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Security Functions • Packet Filter Supported Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming and outgoing packets and allowing or denying them access based on the IP address of the source and destination. • Domain Filter Supported o Lets you prevent users from accessing specified domains through this device. • URL Blocking Supported o Lets you prevent users from accessing specified URLs through this device. • VPN Pass-Through o Support VPN pass-thro
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2. Hardware Installation 2.1 Connect the Router Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. 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 another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s network card and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router. Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable m
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2.2 Verify Connection to Router Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. You will see the command prompt as below. Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses back. Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check the network cable connection between the computer and the router and try Step 2 again. If you still encounter problem, go to the next
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Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configure the Router. If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again. Step 6 For Windows 95/98/ME go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. Step 7 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release.
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Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again. 8
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3. Configure the Router 3.1 Setup Wizard Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter. Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in. Step 3 Click on Wizard from the main menu and click Next to begin the Setup Wizard. 9
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Step 4 Select your WAN Type (Internet Connection Type) and click Next. If you are not sure what your Internet Connection Type is, please contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP) for assistance. Cable Modem If you use cable modem, select Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically (Dynamic IP Address) and click Next. Proceed to Step 5a, Cable Modem. DSL If you use DSL, select Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services (PPP over Ethernet) and click Next
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For Cable Modem Users: Step 5a If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the Host Name field. If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the Clone MAC button. Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6. For DSL Users: Step 5b Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP. Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6. Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your account name.
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Step 6 Click Reboot to apply your settings. Step 8 Click OK to confirm reboot. Step 9 Wait for the router to reboot and proceed to Section 4, Verify Connection Status. 12
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4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings 4.1 Checking the System Status View the System Status to verify your Internet connection. Step 1 Login to the router’s web configuration page and click on the Status link from the Main Menu. Step 2 Verify that the WAN Status displays valid numbers (instead of all 0’s). If you use Cable modem and you see all 0’s, click on the Renew button. If you use DSL and you see all 0’s, click on the Connect button. 13
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Step 3 Once you clicked the Renew or Connect button, you should see some numbers under WAN Status. This means you have successfully established Internet connection. Note: If you still see all 0’s after clicking on the Renew or Connect button, try the troubleshooting tips at the end of this manual. 4.2 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network adapter to the same settings in order to establis
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5. Web Configuration 5.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility You may configure the router through the web browser using the Web Configuration Utility. Step 1 Open the web browser and type in 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in. You will see the Web Configuration Utility’s home page (System Status). You can navigate through the utility from the Main Menu located at the left side of the page. 15
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5.2 Basic Setting 5.2.1 Primary Setup You can set the router’s LAN IP address and change the WAN type (Internet Connection Type) on this page. LAN IP Address: The router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1. You can change this address to suit your existing network. WAN Type: Displays the current WAN type (Internet Connection Type) selected. Click the Change button to change the WAN type. The following describes the various WAN types supported by the router: Dynamic IP Ad
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Static IP Address If your ISP assigns you static IP address, they will provide you the information for WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS. Click Save to save any changes or click Undo to cancel any changes. Road Runner Enter the Account name and Password required to connect to your ISP. Some ISPs require an additional Login Server. Renew IP Forever: Checking the Enable box will allow the router to automatically renew the IP address a
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DSL (PPPoE) LAN IP Address: The router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1. You can change this address to suit your existing network. Enter the Account name and Password required to connect to your ISP. Some ISPs require you to include the domain name with your account name in the Account name field. Example: username@sbcglobal.net Primary DNS and Secondary DNS: If your ISP provided you with the IP address of the Primary and Secondary DNS servers, you may enter them in the resp
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PPTP Enter the information provided by your ISP in the respective fields. Connection ID (optional): Some ISPs require the use of a connection ID. Maximum Idle Time (in seconds): Enter the maximum idle time (in seconds) before the router disconnects the PPPoE session. Auto-reconnect (check box): Checking this box enables the router to automatically reconnect to the Internet once the connection is dropped. Click Save to save any changes or click Undo to cancel any changes.
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Virtual Computers The Virtual Computer function enables you to map the Global IP (WAN IP address) assigned by your ISP to the Local IP (LAN IP address) of your computer. Global IP: Enter the global IP address (WAN IP) assigned by your ISP. Local IP: Enter the local IP address (LAN IP) of your computer you wish to map to. Enable (check box): Check this box to enable the Virtual Computer function. Click Save to save any changes or click Undo to cancel any changes.
