AirLive N.MINI User manual

N.MINI
300Mbps 11/b/g/n Mini-AP
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AirLive N.MINI User’s Manual
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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement 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 of the
following measures:
zReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
zIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
zConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
zConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE
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 minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................1
1.1 Overview........................................................................................1
1.2 Features ........................................................................................2
1.3 Features ........................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Details .............................................................................3
1.4.1 Top LED ..............................................................................................................3
1.4.2 Bottom Switch ....................................................................................................4
1.4.3 Side Panel ..........................................................................................................5
2. Operation Modes........................................................................................6
2.1 Router Mode..................................................................................6
2.2 Access Point Mode........................................................................7
2.3 Client Mode ...................................................................................8
3. Installation..................................................................................................9
3.1 Hardware Connection....................................................................9
3.1.1 AP/ Client Mode.................................................................................................9
3.1.2 Router Mode ......................................................................................................9
3.1.3 Bridging the Network ......................................................................................10
3.2 Login............................................................................................11
3.3 Default Settings ...........................................................................13
3.4 Common Connection Types ........................................................14
3.3.1 Cable Modems.................................................................................................14
3.3.2 DSL Modems ...................................................................................................14
3.3.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) .................................................15
4. Web Configuration...................................................................................16
4.1 Setup Wizard ...............................................................................16
4.1.1 Router Mode.....................................................................................................17
4.1.2 AP/Client Mode................................................................................................18
4.2 Wireless .......................................................................................20
4.2.1 Basic Settings ..................................................................................................20
4.2.2 Advanced Settings ..........................................................................................23
4.2.3 Security .............................................................................................................25
4.2.4 Access Control.................................................................................................28
4.2.5 WDS Settings...................................................................................................28
4.2.6 Site Survey .......................................................................................................34

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4.2.7 WPS ..................................................................................................................35
4.2.8 Schedule...........................................................................................................36
4.3 TCP/IP Settings.............................................................................37
4.3.1 LAN Interface ...................................................................................................37
4.3.2 WAN Interface..................................................................................................40
4.4 Firewall ..........................................................................................45
4.4.1 Port Filtering.....................................................................................................45
4.4.2 IP Filtering ........................................................................................................46
4.4.3 MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................47
4.4.4 Port Forwarding ...............................................................................................48
4.4.5 URL Filtering ....................................................................................................49
4.4.6 DMZ...................................................................................................................50
4.4.7 VLAN .................................................................................................................51
4.5 QoS ...............................................................................................52
4.6 Route Setup ..................................................................................54
4.7 Management .................................................................................55
4.7.1 Status ................................................................................................................55
4.7.2 Statistics ............................................................................................................56
4.7.3 Dynamic DNS ..................................................................................................57
4.7.4 Time Zone Setting ...........................................................................................58
4.7.5 Denial of Service .............................................................................................59
4.7.6 Logs...................................................................................................................60
4.7.7 Upgrade Firmware ..........................................................................................61
4.7.8 Save /Reload Settings....................................................................................62
4.7.9 Password ..........................................................................................................62
4.8 Log out ..........................................................................................63
5. PC Configuration .....................................................................................64
5.1 Overview .......................................................................................64
5.2 Windows Clients ............................................................................64
5.2.1 TCP/IP Settings – Overview ..........................................................................64
5.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000................................................64
5.2.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP ...................................................66
5.2.4 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista................................................68
5.2.5 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7 ......................................................69
5.2.6 Internet Access ................................................................................................71
5.2.7 Macintosh Clients ............................................................................................73
5.2.8 Linux Clients.....................................................................................................73
5.2.9 Other Unix Systems........................................................................................74
5.2.10 Wireless Station Configuration......................................................................74

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Appendix A: Troubleshooting.....................................................................75
Overview..................................................................................................75
General Problems....................................................................................75
Internet Access ........................................................................................75
Wireless Access.......................................................................................76
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs ............................................................78
BSS ......................................................................................................78
Channels..................................................................................................78
Security....................................................................................................78
Wireless LAN Configuration.....................................................................79

1. Introduction
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1.1 Overview
N.MINI is a pocket size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 1 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a
powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the
network with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this wireless router is easy to be
setup and maintained. All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user
interface via web browser. Via the fast wireless network speed up to 300 Mbps, you can be
very comfortable to have experience of high speed web surfing, files downloading, online
game playing, and video conference session and streaming high quality multimedia
materials. The wireless router provides WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP encryption and
IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’ data and privacy when
you are traveling.
If not specify, “Wireless Router” means N.MINI in the following paragraph.

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1.2 Features
If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we
recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The
tech support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.
In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide
bug fixes for N.MINI. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link:
http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp
Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.
AirLive Newsletter subscribers receives instant email notifications when there are new
download or tech support FAQ updates for their subscribed airlive models. To become an
AirLive newsletter member, please visit: http://www.airlive.com/member/member_3.jsp
Figure 1.4: AirLive Newsletter Suppport System
1.3 Features
Create temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot
High security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i
Support AP,Router and Client Mode
Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
Support WPS (Push button/ Pin code)
Slide switch to change mode (Router/AP(Bridge + Repeater)/Client) easily

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1.4 Physical Details
1.4.1 Top LED
WPS button
Press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, or go
to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless >
WPS page), then the LED will start to flash. Please make a
connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
Off Power off
On Power on
POWER PWR Green
Blinking Power saving mode starting
On Press reset button two seconds
the LED will on, keep on pressing
more than 3-5 seconds, the LED
will start to flash
System SYS Green
Blinking System CPU is busy

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Off WLAN function off
On WLAN link / active
Wireless
LAN WLAN Green
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
Off WPS Off
WPS WPS Green
Blinking WPS is enabled to make a
connection
Off No Ethernet cable connecting
On Ethernet cable connected
Ethernet Ethernet Green
Blinking Receiving/ sending data
1.4.2 Bottom Switch
Reset button and switch bar
Reset Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values.
Switch User need to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode preferred,
Router, AP or Client mode, then the device will reboot automatically
into the mode selected.

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1.4.3 Side Panel
Ethernet and power ports
Ethernet When the mode be set to AP or Client modes, use standard LAN
cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to this port. If
required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port
will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary.
When the mode be set to Router mode, connect the ADSL or Cable
Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem came with a cable, use
the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard LAN cable (RJ45
connectors).
Power (5V) Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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2 2. Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Client modes, which are
mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of
the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration
or even change the mode of operation, you can manually switch to the mode you desire by
the manufacturer as described in the following sections. The default setting mode is AP
mode.
Switch Bar
2.1 Router Mode
When set to Router mode, ensure you are using the wireless LAN interface, connect the
Wireless Router with computer via radio frequency. In this mode, the device is supposed to
connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. Connect the ADSL modem to the Ethernet port
of the Wireless Router by Ethernet cable. After connected successfully, user can login the
web page of the Wireless Router to set up the Internet connection by using PPPoE, DHCP
client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.

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2.2 Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook
with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network.

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2.3 Client Mode
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’s
connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless
interface.

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3.1 Hardware Connection
3.1.1 AP/ Client Mode
Connect via cable …
Step1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port(act as a LAN port here)
of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook.
Step2. Then, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
3.1.2 Router Mode
Connect via wireless…
Step1. Power on the wireless router first, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an
outlet.
Step2. Then, connect the computer with the wireless router via wireless LAN interface.
Step3. After make a connection and set up(please refer to TCP/IP Settings> WAN Interface
Setup) successfully, connect the ADSL or cable modem with an cable to the
Ethernet port(act as WAN port here). If your modem came with a cable, use the
supplied cable.
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3.1.3 Bridging the Network
Configure one N.MINI as AP and the other as Client…
Step1. Please set one N.MINI to AP mode and the other N.MINI to Client mode. Using the
hardware switch in the back of the APs.
Step2. Wait for about 2 minutes for both AP to finish reboot
Step3. Connect the "AP mode" N.MINI to the Internet by Ethernet cable
Step4. Connect the "Client mode" N.MINI to an electronic device such as PC, game
console, media player, or IP Set-top box.
Step5. Press the WPS push button on the "AP mode" N.MINI until the WPS LED blinks.
Step6. Then, press the WPS push button on the "Client mode" N.MINI until the WPS LED
blinks
Step7. Wait for 2 minutes for the connection to establish between 2 N.MINIs.

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3.2 Login
Step1. Make sure the connection between your computer and Wireless Router setup
successfully.
Step2. Start your Web Browser.
Step3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example,
which uses the Wireless Router's default IP address:
AP or Router Mode IP 192.168.1.254
Client Mode IP: 192.168.1.253
Step4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the
username “admin” without password to login(case-sensitive).

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After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary
configuration of this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step
by step.

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3.3 Default Settings
The default settings of N.MINI are listed below:
•AP or Router Mode IP: 192.168.1.254
•Client Mode IP: 192.168.1.253
•Username: admin
•Password: airlive
•SSID: airlive
If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following:
Step1. The Wireless Router is properly installed and connection with computer is OK,
and it is already powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping"
command:
Step2. Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the
MS-DOS window.
Step3. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254