Adaptec AWN-8084 User manual

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Adaptec Ultra WirelessTM
Router
User’s Guide

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Regulatory Compliance Statements
Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement
WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and
can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
■Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible
for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 cm
between the radiator and your body.
CE Mark Warning
This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-
Causing Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur
le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
Adaptec, Inc. AWN-8084
Tested to Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

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In this Guide
Introduction 2
Getting to Know Your Wireless Router 3
Installation Task List 8
Before You Begin... 9
Choosing a Router Setup 10
Installing Your Wireless Router 12
Setting Up Your Network Stations 21
Understanding the Web-based Wireless Router Utility 22
Configuring Your Wireless Router 25
Managing Your Wireless Router 31
Changing the Setup of Your WLAN 38
Using the Advanced Router Functions 48
Troubleshooting 58
Technical Specifications 62
Glossary 63

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Introduction
Introduction
This User’s Guide provides detailed instructions for installing and
configuring your Adaptec Wireless Router as part of a Local Area
Network (LAN) and/or Wireless LAN (WLAN).
This Guide assumes you have a working knowledge of your
computer and that you are familiar with the Windows operating
system. It also assumes you have basic knowledge of wireless
technology, routers, networks, and Local Area Networks (LANs).
Kit Contents
Your Ultra Wireless Router kit includes:
■Adaptec AWN-8084 Ultra Wireless Router
■Ethernet straight-through cable
■Power adapter
■Wireless Router CD, which contains documentation
■Adaptec Ultra Wireless Router Quick Start Guide
System Requirements
To complete the installation of your Wireless Router, you must have:
■A PC-compatible computer with:
■Windows®98SE, Windows Me®, Windows 2000®, or
Windows XP®
■Microsoft Internet Explorer 5 or later, or Netscape® V4.7 or
later
■ Ethernet adapter and appropriate TCP/IP protocols installed
■Ethernet-based broadband Internet connection (Ethernet
modem or receiver)
To connect with your Wireless Router, each computer station must
be installed with:
■An Ethernet or wireless network adapter
■The TCP/IP protocols for that adapter

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Getting to Know Your
Wireless Router
With your Wireless Router you can create a network with any
combination of wired and wireless stations:
Your Wireless Router provides network enhancements such as
Internet access control, network security, and the two-way
application support required by instant messaging, online gaming,
and similar applications.
See Choosing a Router Setup on page 10 for more information about
installing your Wireless Router.
Wireless stations only—
Wireless Local Area
Network (WLAN)
Wired stations only—
Local Area Network
(LAN)
Computers with wireless network adapters.
Computers with wired
network adapters.
Wireless and wired
stations—
WLAN & LAN

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
How Your Wireless Router Fits In
(This section provides a very brief, general overview of how your
Wireless Router fits within a network. There are many books and
Web sites dedicated to this topic that can provide a more
comprehensive explanation, if you require one.)
With your Adaptec Ultra Wireless Router, you can connect a group
of computers on a LAN and/or a WLAN to each other and to a
Wide Area Network (WAN), which is typically the Internet.
Your Wireless Router connects wired and wireless stations on a
single network, lets you share one Internet connection among
multiple network computer stations, and provides extra protection
for your data by helping to prevent outsiders from accessing your
network.
See Changing the Setup of Your WLAN on page 38 and Using the
Advanced Router Functions on page 48 for more information on your
Wireless Router’s features.
Wireless
AP Router
Broadband
Modem Ethernet
Connection
Desktop or laptop network stations on a WLAN
Desktop or laptop
stations on a LAN.
LAN/WLANWAN

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
What About Security?
You can set security on your network by using any or all of these
features of your Wireless Router:
■Set a password for the Web-based Wireless Router Utility to
prevent unauthorized users from changing the configuration of
your Wireless Router. (See page 34.)
■Use a Wireless Network ID (or SSID) to exclude unauthorized
users from your WLAN. (See page 40.)
■Use WEP Encryption and Authentication to exclude
unauthorized users from your WLAN. (See page 41.)
■Filter MAC addresses to control which wireless stations can
connect to your Wireless Router. (See page 47.)
■Control Internet access to your Wireless Router. (See page 49.)
■Limit access to the Internet from specified internal network
stations. (See page 49.)
■Limit access to the Internet from your internal network by
setting service times and blocking access to Web sites
containing specified keywords. (See page 51 and 52.)

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
This is Your Wireless Router
Top View
The top of your Wireless Router has five clearly labeled status
indicator lights (or LEDs). Once your Wireless Router is installed
and the power is on, these LEDs indicate the status of your
network, as described:
See Troubleshooting on page 58 for more on understanding your
Wireless Router’s LEDs.
LED LED is on LED is off LED is blinking
Ready N/A Not working. Working
normally.
LAN At least one LAN
port is connected.
No LAN ports
are connected.
Data is being
transmitted
through any of the
four LAN ports
.
Wireless At least one
wireless station is
connected.
No wireless
stations are
connected.
Data is being
transmitted on
the WLAN.
WAN Modem/receiver
is connected.
Modem
/receiver
is not connected.
Data is being
sent/received on
the WAN.
Power Wireless Router is
on.
Wireless Router
is off.
N/A
LEDs
Adjustable
antennas

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Getting to Know Your Wireless Router
Side View
The DC-IN port is the port for the power adapter.
The four numbered LAN ports correspond to the numbered LAN
LEDs (see below) and connect your Wireless Router to your wired
LAN stations. Connect only Ethernet cables to these ports.
The LAN indicator lights (LEDs) show the link and activity status
of the corresponding LAN ports, as shown below.
The WAN port connects your Wireless Router to a Wide Area
Network (WAN), which is most often the Internet, through a
Broadband modem or receiver.
The INIT button resets your Wireless Router to its factory default
settings. (Press and hold the INIT button for at least 5 seconds to
reset.)
LED On Off Blinking
LINK/ACT LAN connection is
made on port.
No connection on
port.
Data is being
transmitted.
100Mbps Port is connecting
at 100 Mbps.
Port is connecting
at 10 Mbps.
N/A
DC-IN port
LAN ports 1–4 LAN
LEDs WAN port
INIT button
LINK/ACT
100Mbps
1324
1324
LINK/ACT LEDs are
on the top row.
100Mbps LEDs are
on the bottom row.

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Installation Task List
Installation Task List
To successfully install your Wireless Router, complete each of these
tasks, in order:
❏Follow the tips and suggestions provided in Before You Begin...
on page 9.
❏Select the setup for your Wireless Router that is most
appropriate for your new or existing network. (See page 10.)
❏ Physically install your Wireless Router. (See page 12.)
❏Set up your network computer stations to communicate with
your Wireless Router. (See page 21.)
❏Open and log in to the Web-based Wireless Router Utility.
(See page 22.)
❏Configure your Wireless Router to work within your network
and with your Internet connection. (See page 25.)

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Before You Begin...
Before You Begin...
...Read this section.The tips provided here help make the
installation of your Wireless Router go more quickly and easily.
Tip #1—Review the features of your Wireless Router in Getting to
Know Your Wireless Router on page 3.
Tip #2—Record the information listed here and keep it handy
during the installation. You will need this information when you
configure your network:
■Your Internet (WAN) connection type—DHCP (dynamic),
static, PPPoE, or PPTP. (See the Glossary on page 63 for more
information on each connection type.)
Note: If you don’t have this information available, your ISP
should be able to provide it.
■If you have a static connection, you may also need the IP
address and MAC address of your modem.
■If you have a PPPoE connection, you’ll also need your user
name, password, and service name.
■If you have a PPTP connection, you’ll also need your IP
address, server IP address, subnet mask, and PPTP account
number and password.
■Your WLAN information (if you have an existing WLAN that
includes any non-Adaptec brand wireless products, or if you
have changed the default settings of your existing Adaptec
wireless products):
■Wireless Network ID (SSID)
■Encryption settings
■Security authentication settings
Note: Use your WLAN configuration utility to find this
information.

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Choosing a Router Setup
Choosing a Router Setup
First, you must decide which setup is appropriate for your
network. Choose one of the situations listed in the boxes below,
then go to the associated section of this User’s Guide for help
installing your Wireless Router.
Create a new network
withwirelessstations
only.
Add wireless to an
existing wired
network.
Create a new network
with both wired and
wireless stations.
See Setting Up a New
Network (LAN & WLAN) on
page 13.
See Setting Up a New
Network (WLAN only) on
page 15.
See Adding a WLAN to an
Existing LAN on page 17.
Change a wired
network to wireless
only.
See Changing a LAN to a
WLAN on page 19.
I want to use my
Wireless Router to...

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Choosing a Router Setup
What if...?
...I don’t have wired Ethernet computers? Create a network with
only wireless computer stations by installing wireless network
adapters in all your computers, then following the setup
instructions provided in Setting Up a New Network (WLAN only) on
page 15.
...I’m adding my Wireless Router to existing WLAN? Follow the
setup instructions provided in
Changing a LAN to a WLAN on page 19.
...I don’t want any wireless stations on my network? Ensure that
your computers have Ethernet connections, then follow the setup
instructions provided in Setting Up a New Network (LAN & WLAN)
on page 13.

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Installing Your Wireless Router
Installing Your Wireless
Router
Before continuing, ensure that you have:
❏Followed the tips and suggestions provided in Before You
Begin... on page 9.
❏Selected the setup for your Wireless Router that is most
appropriate for your existing or new network. (See page 10.)
The next step on the Installation Task List (see page 8) is to connect
your Wireless Router.
This chapter provides suggestions for locating your Wireless
Router in the best possible position and guides you through the
installation process. Installation instructions are provided for four
different situations:
■Setting Up a New Network (LAN & WLAN) on page 13.
■Setting Up a New Network (WLAN only) on page 15.
■ Adding a WLAN to an Existing LAN on page 17.
■Changing a LAN to a WLAN on page 19.
For help deciding which set of instructions to use, see Choosing a
Router Setup on page 10 and What if...? on page 11.

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Installing Your Wireless Router
Setting Up a New Network (LAN & WLAN)
Follow these instructions if you are including your Wireless Router
in a new network that includes both wired and wireless stations—
a combination LAN and WLAN.
To connect your Wireless Router:
1Find a suitable location to install your Wireless Router.
For maximum performance, install it in the center of your
network, in a place that has a line of sight to all the devices
connecting to it.
The higher you place your Wireless Router, the
better the signal coverage will be, especially if you have
wireless stations upstairs from your Wireless Router.
Caution: Keep it as far away as possible from potential
sources of interference, such as microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz
wireless telephones, baby monitors and other wireless
devices.
2If desired, attach your Wireless Router to the wall, using the
mounting screws provided.
3Connect the power cord to the DC-IN port on your Wireless
Router, then plug it into a power outlet.
4Plug your broadband modem into the WAN port on your
Wireless Router, using the Ethernet cable provided. (See the
Figure in Step 3.)
!
Step 3: Connect the
power adapter.
Step 5:
Connect the LAN.
Step 4:
Connect the WAN.