Allied AT-ARW256E User manual

4-Port Combo Ethernet USB
Wireless ADSL Router
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AT-ARW256E
Quick Installation Guide
Version 1.0
• Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or
wrong voltage usage.
Contents
Introduction ...........................................................……….2
Minimum System Requirements .........................……….2
Wireless ADSL Router Package...........................…..…...2
Wireless ADSL Router Overview..........................……….3
Typical Wireless ADSL Router Connection........……….5
Chapter 1: Connecting the Wireless ADSL Router to
Your Computer/Notebook...........……….6
Chapter 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
/ Installing Your USB Device…….…...……9
Chapter 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser…...…..16
Chapter 4: Setup Wireless ADSL Router Via Utility..… 17
Chapter 5: Setup Wireless ADSL Router Via
Web Setup Wizard ........................………..29
• This product is for use only in UL Listed computers.

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Introduction
Thank you on your purchase of the 4-Port Combo Ethernet USB Wireless ADSL Router! The
Wireless ADSL Router allows you to share high-speed broadband connection with multiple
PC using a single device wired or wireless.
The 4-Port Combo Ethernet USB Wireless ADSL Router can be connected to any
computer/notebook with a 10/100 Base-T Ethernet card or USB port for wired connection or
an IEEE 802.11b/g Wireless adapter. The Ethernet ports have Auto MDI/MDIX feature which
can allows both cross or straight UTP cable to be utilized. The 4-Port Combo Ethernet USB
Wireless ADSL Router has an in-built IEEE802.11g Wireless LAN Access Point for wireless
connectivity.
This documentation assumes that you have already installed an Ethernet card or a wireless
adapter on your computer/notebook
Minimum System Requirements
• Pentium®MMX 233MHz
• Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol (Required only if you are connecting to
the ETHERNET port of your DSL Router)
• Single USB port
• IEEE 802.11b Wireless adapter (Required if you are connecting to the Wireless
Access Point of the router)
• OS independent for Ethernet
• Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP for USB
• Web Browser support:
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions)
Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)
Wireless ADSL Router Package
For any missing items, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Wireless ADSL Router Overview
Front Indicators
4 6
1 2 3 5
1 POWER
Lights up when power is supplied to the Wireless ADSL Router.
2ETHERNET (E1 ~ E4)
Lights up when the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your Wireless ADSL
Router to the Ethernet Card.
Flickers when the ADSL is transmitting/receiving data.
3 WIRELESS
Flickers when the Wireless LAN is operational.
4USB
Lights up when the USB cable is properly connected from your Wireless ADSL Router to
the USB slot.
Lights Off when the USB cable is not connected or it is properly disconnected.
5DSL
LED light off when no Telephone jack (RJ-11) is connected.
Flickers when the Wireless ADSL Router is trying to establish a connection with the
ADSL Service Provider (Training).
Steady Green Light when the ADSL connection is established.
6Internet
Green LED Lights up when the PPP connection is established.
LED Light off when no PPP connection.
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Back Panel
4 7
1 2 3 5 6
1DSL
Telephone jack (RJ-11) to connect to your Telephone Wall Socket (DSL line).
2USB
USB jack to connect to your PC’s USB slot.
3RESET
To reset your Wireless ADSL Router to factory default settings. (All customised settings
that you have saved will be lost!). Please refer to the below footer2on how to activate the
reset function.
4ETHERNET (E1-E4)
10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your PC’s Ethernet
Network card or Ethernet Hub / Switch.
5 DC IN (9V)
To connect to the Power Adapter that comes with your package.
6 POWER SWITCH
To power on or off the modem.
I - indicates ON position
O - indicates OFF position.
7 RF Antenna
180°2.4Ghz Wireless Antenna.
2To activate the reset function:
- Ensure that your Wireless ADSL Router is powered on.
- Use a paper clip or a pencil tip to depress the reset button, hold for at least 5secs
and release. At this point, the Wireless indicator and DSL indicator will go off, the
reset is in progress.
- When the Wireless indicator starts blinking, it means that the reset process is
completed. The default settings are now restored.
- DSL line is synchronized once the DSL indicator colour is steady green.
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Typical Wireless ADSL Router Connections
Up to 4 PCs Connections
For More than 4 PCs Connections
To connect to more than 4 computers/notebooks, you may further expand one of the Ethernet
Ports via an Ethernet Hub/Switch. For details on how to connect to the Ethernet Switch/Hub,
please refer to the documentation that comes with the unit.
With the Auto MDI/MDIX feature, both cross and straight UTP cable can be utilized.
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Chapter 1: Connecting the Wireless ADSL
Router to Your Computer/Notebook
Power off your Computer/Notebook or/and any connected devices before
connecting to the Wireless ADSL Router!
1.1 Connecting to the Ethernet
Connect your computer(s)/notebook(s) to the Wireless ADSL Router as illustrated. The
following illustration shows the connection of a single computer.
NOT SURE HOW THE ETHERNET PORT LOOKS LIKE?
The following are some tips to help you locate your Ethernet Ports on you
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Computer/Notebook. Alternatively, you may refer to the documentation that comes
with your Computer/Notebook.
Locating the Ethernet Port on your Computer/Notebook
Most Computers/Notebooks have labels describing the Ports. For Ethernet Port,
you will see either ETHERNET, ETH or RJ45 labelled near the Port.
If your Computer/Notebook does not have such descriptions, try the following.
- Picture A gives the illustration of an Ethernet Port. All Ethernet Ports have
8 conductors on it. Do not mistaken with the LINE Port (Picture B) that has only 6
conductors.
- The Ethernet Port is slightly bigger than the LINE Port.
A. ETHERNET B. LINE
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1.2 Connecting to the ADSL Line
To connect the Wireless ADSL Router to the ADSL line carried out Chapter 1.2(a).
To connect the Wireless ADSL Router to the ADSL line and a Telephone set, carried out
Chapter 1.2(b).
(a) To connect to the ADSL line
(b) To connect to the ADSL line and Telephone Set
The POTS Splitter (with built-in Microfilter) is a device that allows you to connect both your
Telephone cable and Telephone Set to the same Telephone Wall Socket. The device at the
same time helps to eliminate background noise on the telephone line, ensuring the best
possible phone performance. The POTS Splitter (Optional) is not provided in the package.
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1.3 Checking Your Connections
Please check your connections before proceeding.
1.4 Connecting to the Power Outlet
1.5 Powering On
Power on the Power Outlet that is connected to your Wireless ADSL Router.
Power on your Computer(s)/Notebook(s).
Please proceed to Chapter 2
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Chapter 2: Configuring Your Ethernet Network
Card / Installing Your USB Device
If your computer/notebook is connected to the Ethernet Port of the Wireless ADSL
Router, proceed with chapter 2.1. If your computer/notebook is connected to the
USB Port of the Wireless ADSL Router, proceed with chapter 2.2. If you
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computers/notebooks are connected to both the Ethernet Port and USB Port of you
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Wireless ADSL Router, please proceed with both chapter 2.1 and 2.2!
2.1 Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card
1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to
the Ethernet Port of your Wireless ADSL Router.
2. The following illustrated screen shots serve only as examples. For any
dissimilarities, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your
Computer.
2.1.1 For Windows®98 Second Edition / Windows®Me
i From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select
Properties.
iiii From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of
your Ethernet Card that is connected to your Wireless ADSL Router.
Click Properties.
(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example).
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iii Click the IP Address tab.
Click the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK to save the settings.
Ensure that your Wireless ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.
Proceed to Chapter 3.
2.1.2 For Windows®2000 / Windows®XP
i Windows® 2000:
a) From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and
select Properties.
b) At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area
Connection icon and select Properties.
Windows® XP:
(Instructions are based on default Start menu option)
a) From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories >
Communications > Network Connections.
b) Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your
Ethernet Card that is connected to your Wireless ADSL Router and click
Properties.
ii Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is
connected to your Wireless ADSL Router.
(This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons displayed at the
Network and Dial-up Connections / Network Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the
correct one.)
Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
(This screen shot uses 3Com EtherLink Ethernet card model as an example).
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iii Select the option Obtain an IP address automatically and click OK.
Click OK again to close.
Ensure that your Wireless ADSL Router is powered on. Restart your system.
Proceed to Chapter 3.
2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver
1. Proceed with this section ONLY if your computer/notebook is connected to
the USB Port of your Wireless ADSL Router!
2. The following screen shots illustrated serve only as examples. For any
dissimilarities, please follow closely the instructions prompted on your
Computer/Notebook.
3. For Windows® 98 Second Edition users, you may be prompted for your
Windows CD-ROM. Have it ready by your side.
2.2.1 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows®98 Second
Edition
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive
iii At the following prompt, and click Next.
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iv Select Search for the best driver for your device (Recommended) option and click
Next.
v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next.
vi Select The updated driver (Recommended) DSL Router USB Remote NDIS
Network Device and click Next.
vii Click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
Depending on your system configurations, you may be prompted for your Windows
CD-ROM during installation. At the prompt, replace the Installation CD in your CD-
ROM Drive with your Windows CD-ROM and click OK.
At the Copying Files dialog box, enter the path of your Windows CD-ROM and
click OK.
viii Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.
xi Restart your system when prompted.
Proceed to Chapter 3.
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2.2.2 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows®Me
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
iii At the following prompt, select Specify the location of the driver (Advanced) option
and click Next.
iv Click Removable Media option and click Next
.
v Click Next again to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
vi Click Finish to complete the USB driver installation.
vii Restart your system when prompted.
Proceed to Chapter 3
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2.2.3 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows®2000
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
iii At the following prompt, click Next
.
iv Select Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) option and click
Next.
v Click CD-ROM drives option and click Next.
vi At the next prompt, click Next to proceed installation with the indicated driver.
vii You may be prompted with Digital Signature Not Found dialog box during installation.
(This happens when Windows detects your driver as a new version).
Click Yes to proceed with the installation.
viii Click Finish when prompted. Upon completion, proceed to Chapter 3.
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2.2.4 Installing the USB Device Driver - For Windows®XP
i Power on your computer to start Windows.
ii Place the Installation CD into your CD-ROM Drive.
iii At the following prompt, select Install from a list or specific location (Advanced)
option and click Next.
iv Click Search removable media option and click Next.
v Click Finish to complete the first stage of the USB driver installation.
vi Repeat step ii and iii.
vii You may be prompted with Hardware Installation dialog box. (This happens when
Windows detects your driver as a new version).
Click Continue Anyway to proceed with the installation.
viii Click Finish when prompted. Upon completion, proceed to Chapter 3.
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Chapter 3: Configuring Your Internet Browser
3.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5)
i From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Internet Explorer icon to launch your
Browser.
ii From the Menu, click Tools and select Internet Options... .
iii Select the Connection tab. Click the field, 'Never dial a connection'. (This option will
be grayed off if you have not installed an analog modem on your computer/notebook
before. Proceed with 3.1 iv).
iv Click the LAN Settings... button. Ensure that your Proxy Server is not enabled.
v Click OK to close the dialog box.
You may now proceed to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5.
3.2 Netscape® Navigator
i From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Navigator icon to launch your
Browser.
ii Depending on your Netscape versions, carry out one of the following instructions:
Click Options > Network Preferences.
Select Proxies. Ensure that the No Proxies option is selected.
OR
Click Edit > Preferences.
Select Advanced and click Proxies. Ensure that the option Direct Connection to the
Internet is enabled.
iii Click OK for changes to take effect.
You may now proceed to Chapter 4 or Chapter 5.
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Chapter 4: Setup Wireless ADSL Router via
Utility
(For Windows 98 SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP Users ONLY)
This chapter is only for Windows User, please use the Wireless ADSL Router
Utility Installation CD provided to setup the Wireless ADSL Router Utility
4.1 Install Wireless ADSL Router Self-Installation Utility.
iInsert the Wireless ADSL Router Self-Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive. The utility
will auto-run and the screen as shown below will appear. (Note: If it does not auto-run,
access to the CD-ROM drive and execute CDWizard.exe). Further information will be
available when you position the mouse cursor over the available options.
ii Please click “Next” to proceed with the installation of the Wireless ADSL Router utility.
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fter installation, a Wireless ADSL Router Connection shortcut icon
will be created on the desktop.
It will allow the user to connect or disconnect from the Internet.
iii Please read the relevant information and click “Next” to proceed.
iv Please determine which method you want to connect the Wireless ADSL Router to
the telephone outlet. You can choose “Direct Connection” or “Connection Via
POTS Splitter” (optional) then click “Next” to continue.
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Please refer to the next screen if you select “Direct Connection”, if you have
selected “Connection Via POTS Splitter” (Optional), please skip to vi (b)
vi
a) Previously if you have chosen “Connection Via POTS Splitter”, please follow the
instructions below. Click “Next” to continue.
b) Previously if you if you have chosen “Direct Connection”, please follow the pictorial
directions for the next 3 screens as displayed below. Click “Next” to continue.
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