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2.4 GHz 54 Mbps
802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Router
User Manual
ENGLISH
FRANÇAIS
DEUTSCH
NEDERLANDS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
F5D7230ea4-E
P74847ea-A
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Index ENGLISH ........................................................................................................... 1 FRANÇAIS ........................................................................................................ 29 DEUTSCH ......................................................................................................... 59 NEDERLANDS .................................................................................................. 89 ESPAÑOL .....................
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2.4 GHz 54 Mbps 802.11g Wireless Cable/DSL Router User Manual ENGLISH F5D7230ea4-E P74847ea-A
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Trademarks: Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Contents About the IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Features and Benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Installing the IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power WAN Internet WLAN LAN1 LAN2 LAN3 LAN4 About the IEEE 802.11G Wireless Router Congratulations on your purchase of the IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router. The F5D7230xx4-E is a powerful yet simple communication device for connecting your local area network (LAN) to the Internet. LED Indicators The IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router includes status LED indicators, as described in the following figure and table. IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router LED Status Description Power On The Wireless Router i
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Features and Benefits • Internet connection to DSL or cable modem via a 10/100 Mbps WAN port • Local network connection via 10/100 Mbps Ethernet ports or 54 Mbps wireless interface • IEEE 802.11g Compliant – interoperable with multiple vendors • Advanced security through 64/128-bit WEP encryption, 802.1x, SSID broadcast disabled, and MAC address filtering features to protect your sensitve data and authenticate only authorized users to your network • Provides seamless roaming within 802.11g
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Installing the IEEE 802.11G Wireless Router Before installing the Wireless Router, verify that you have all the items listed under “Package Contents.” If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. Also be sure that you have all the necessary cabling before installing the Wireless Router. After installing the Wireless Router, refer to the web-based configuration program in “Configuring the IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router” on page 20 for information on configuring t
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Hardware Description The Wireless Router can be connected to the Internet or to a remote site using its WAN port. It can be connected directly to your PC or to a local area network using any of the Fast Ethernet LAN ports. Although access speed to the Internet is determined by your service type and the modem type connected to the Wireless Router, data passing between the devices connected to your local area network can run up to 100 Mbps over the Fast Enternet ports. The Wireless Router inc
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Figure 1. Front and Rear Panels Item Description LEDs Power, WLAN, WAN and LAN port status indicators. (See “LED Indicators” on page 1.) LAN Fast Ethernet ports (RJ-45). Connect devices (such as a PC, Ports hub or switch) on your local area network to these ports. Reset Use this button to reset the power and restore the default Button factory settings. WAN WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your cable modem, DSL modem, Port or an Ethernet router to this port. Power Connect the in
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System Requirements • Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet Service Provider (ISP) using a DSL modem or cable modem. • A PC using a fixed IP address or dynamic IP address assigned via DHCP, as well as a gateway server address and DNS server address from your service provider. • A computer equipped with a 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, or 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet card, or a USB-to-Ethernet converter. • TCP/IP network protocol installed on each PC that needs to access the Int
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Basic Installation Procedure 1. Connect the LAN: Connect the Wireless Router to your PC, or to a hub or switch. Run Ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on the rear of the Wireless Router to your computer’s network adapter or to another network device. You may also connect the Wireless Router to your PC (using a wireless client adapter) via radio signals. 2. Connect the WAN: Use an Ethernet cable for connecting the Wireless Router to a cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet router. 3. Power on
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Attach to Your Network Using Ethernet Cabling Use twisted-pair cable to connect any of the four LAN ports on the Wireless Router to an Ethernet adapter on your PC. Otherwise, you can cascade any of the LAN ports on the Wireless Router to an Ethernet hub or switch, and then connect your PC or other network equipment to the hub or switch. When inserting an RJ-45 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure that it is properly seated. Warning: Do not plug a phone jack conne
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Attach to Your Network Using Radio Signals Install a wireless network adapter in each computer that will be connected to the Internet or your local network via radio signals. Try to place the Wireless Router in a position that is located in the center of your wireless network. Normally, the higher you place the antenna, the better the performance. Ensure that the Wireless Router’s location provides optimal reception throughout your home or office. A wireless infrastructure can be used for ac
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Attach the IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router to the Internet If Internet services are provided through an xDSL or cable modem, use unshielded or shielded twisted-pair Ethernet cable CAT 5 with RJ-45 plugs to connect the broadband modem directly to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. DSL/Cable Modem ISP (Primary) Figure 5. WAN Connection Example
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Configuring Client TCP/IP To access the Internet through the Wireless Router, you must configure the network settings of the computers on your LAN to use the same IP subnet as the Wireless Router. The default network settings for the Wireless Router are: Gateway IP Address: 192.168.2.1 Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Note: These settings may be changed to suit your network requirements, but you must first configure at least one computer as described in this chapter to access the Wireless Router’
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Configuring Your Computer in Windows 2000 1. Access your network settings by clicking Start, then choose Settings and then select Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel, locate and double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. 3. Locate and double-click the Local Area Connection icon for the Ethernet adapter that is connected to the Wireless Router. When the Status dialog box window opens, click the Properties button. 4. In the Local Area Connection Properties box, verify t
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Obtain IP Settings from Your IEEE 802.11g Wireless Router Now that you have configured your computer to connect to the Wireless Router, it needs to obtain new network settings. By releasing old IP settings and renewing them with settings from the Wireless Router, you will also verify that you have configured your computer correctly. 1. On the Windows desktop, click Start/Programs/Command Prompt. 2. In the Command Prompt window, type ipconfig /release and press the Enter key. 3. Type ipcon
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Configuring Your Computer in Windows XP The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP with the default interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for Windows 2000 outlined above. 1. Access your Network settings by clicking Start, choose Control Panel, select Network and Internet Connections and then click on the Network Connections icon. 2. Locate and double-click the Loca
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Configuring a Macintosh Computer You may find that the instructions here do not exactly match your screen. This is because these steps and screen shots were created using Mac OS 10.2. Mac OS 7.x and above are all very similar, but may not be identical to Mac OS 10.2. 1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click System Preferences and select Network. 2. Make sure that Built-in Ethernet is selected in the Show field. 3. On the TCP/IP tab, select Using DHCP in the Configure field. 4. Close the TCP
