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Table of Contents INTRODUCTION.....................................................................................................3 Wireless Router Features...............................................................................3 Package Contents..........................................................................................5 Physical Details..............................................................................................7 INSTALLATION ......................
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Introduction 1 Introduction This Chapter provides an overview of the Hawking Technologies’ Hi-Speed Wireless-G Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Hi-Speed, 54Mbps, Hawking Technologies Wireless-G Router. The Wireless-G Router is a multi-function device providing the following services: • Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users. • 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections. • Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 80
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Advanced Internet Functions • Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applica- tions, such as interactive Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is included. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connec- tions or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and open ports for whatever your application may be is supported. • Virtual Servers.
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Introduction • DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dy- namic IP address to PCs and other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN and WLAN. • Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported, using the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static routing table. Configuration & Management • Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywher
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If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immedi- ately.
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Introduction Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs Power LED On - Power on. Off - No power. Internet LED 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. WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use. Off - No Wireless connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via
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Rear Panel Figure 1: Rear Panel Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here. 10/100BaseT Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your LAN port PCs to these ports. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when neces- sary. Internet port Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came (10/100BaseT) with a cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable. Reset Butt
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Installation 2 This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router. Requirements • Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 con- nectors. • TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs. • For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN port usage) • To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or IEEE802.11g specifications. Procedur
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For best Wireless reception and performance, the Wireless Router should be positioned in a central location with mini- mum obstructions between the Wireless Router and the PCs. Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use different Channels to avoid interference. 2. Connect LAN Cables Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wire- less Router. Both 10BaseT and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously. If required, con
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Setup 3 This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration. Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use. Use the table below to
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Configuration Program - The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape V4.08 or later • Internet Explorer V4 or later Mac Installation • Mac OSX users may also follow these instructions for setup. (IE browser recom- mended) Preparation Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, plea
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Advanced Administration If you can't connect If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. • Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Addre
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Setup Wizard The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section. 1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue. 2. Configure Time Zone and NTP server by enabling NTP client update. Click Next to continue. 3. Configure the parameters for area network (If you want to change the default parame- ter) by e
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Advanced Administration 4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Enter the appropriate/required information for your selection. (If you do not know what to input in these fields please call your ISP for more information. Click Next to continue. 5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of this screen and disable your wireless connection. Click Next to continue.
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6. To manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP, WPA and WPA2) from the pull-down menu. Enter the required information for your specific security setting selection. Note that all wireless devices within your network must have the same settings in order for the network to function properly. (WPA2 is an advanced security setting and may not yet be available with some net- working devices) WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
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Advanced Administration WEP is a basic wireless security setting. It is not full proof and may be hacked into by experi- enced hackers. For WEP there are two types of security keys 64-bit and 128-bit. The higher the number the more secure. You will have to input the corresponding key (10 digit hex key) for 64- Bit and (28-digit hex key) for 128-Bit. WPA WiFi Protected Access WPA is a more advnaced standard of security. WPA2 is a newer version of WPA. WPA gives you a choice of two en
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(physical) address. DSL Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None. IP Address automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a per- IP Address allocated to you. IP Address manent IP Address to you. PPPoE You connect to the ISP only User name and password. when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically. PPTP Mainly used in Europe. • PPTP Server IP Address. • User name and password. You connect
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Advanced Administration Configuration via Web LAN Interface Setup IP Address Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router) Subnet Mask Default: 255.255.255.0 Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP DHCP Addresses (Disabled) Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server). And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP n
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Reset Click Reset to restore to default values. Password Setup New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive) Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to clear settings. Status Internet Shows the internet connection status LAN Shows the Local area network information System Briefly shows the device name and firmware information Conn
