Always On Wireless WiFlyer+v User manual

Copyright © 2006. Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
WiFlyer+v
User Manual

Always On Wireless, Inc.
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Houston, Texas 77098
Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]
Version 1.0; last updated May 5, 2006
Copyright 2006 Always On Wireless, Inc. All rights reserved.
WiFlyer+v, Always On Wireless, the Always On Wireless logos, and all other Always On
Wireless product or service names are trademarks of Always On Wireless, Inc. All other
registered trademarks or trademarks belong to their respective companies. Specifications
are subject to change without notice.

Table of Contents
Introduction to the WiFlyer®+v Base Station......................................................................1
Package Contents ...................................................................................................2
WiFlyer+v at a Glance ...........................................................................................2
Setting Up Your WiFlyer+v................................................................................................5
What You Need to Set Up the WiFlyer+v Base Station for Internet Access.........5
Powering up the WiFlyer+v...................................................................................5
WiFlyer+v Modes of Operation.............................................................................5
Bridge Mode........................................................................................................................6
Broadband Access Point Mode ...........................................................................................7
Connecting to a Broadband Internet Connection...................................................7
Configuring the WiFi Network..............................................................................7
Configuring the WiFlyer+v Using a Broadband Connection...............................10
Dialup Access Point Mode................................................................................................11
Configuring the WiFi Network............................................................................11
Configuring the WiFlyer+v Using a Dial-up Connection....................................14
Advanced Configuration Features.....................................................................................15
Status....................................................................................................................15
Device............................................................................................................15
Statistics.........................................................................................................16
Logs...............................................................................................................17
Wireless .........................................................................................................18
Print Server....................................................................................................18
Wide Area Network .............................................................................................19
Broadband Wide Area Network Settings.......................................................19
Routing ..........................................................................................................23
Dial Configuration [Dialup Mode only]........................................................24
Dial Options [Dialup Mode only]..................................................................25

Phonebook [Dialup Mode only] ....................................................................25
Access Numbers [Dialup Mode only] ...........................................................25
Local Area Network.............................................................................................26
LAN...............................................................................................................26
DHCP.............................................................................................................27
Dynamic DNS................................................................................................30
Wireless Networking............................................................................................31
Wireless Network ..........................................................................................31
Advanced Wireless........................................................................................32
Security..........................................................................................................33
Wireless Security...........................................................................................33
Virtual Server ................................................................................................35
Gaming ..........................................................................................................37
Access Control...............................................................................................38
Web Filter......................................................................................................39
MAC Address Filter ......................................................................................40
Firewall..........................................................................................................41
Inbound Filter ................................................................................................42
VoIP and Multimedia...........................................................................................43
StreamEngine.................................................................................................43
Special Applications......................................................................................45
VoIP...............................................................................................................47
Connection Wizards.............................................................................................48
Internet Connection Setup Wizard.................................................................48
Wireless Security Setup Wizard ....................................................................49
Printer Wizard................................................................................................49
Administration......................................................................................................50
Basic Administration.....................................................................................50
Print Server....................................................................................................52
Firmware........................................................................................................52
Time...............................................................................................................53
Schedules.......................................................................................................54
Syslog ............................................................................................................55
Email..............................................................................................................55

System ...........................................................................................................56
Troubleshooting and FAQs...............................................................................................57
Resetting to Factory Defaults...............................................................................57
Using AOL accounts............................................................................................57
WiFlyer+v Specifications..................................................................................................59
Power Supply.......................................................................................................59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 15 Statement........................59
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 68 Statement........................60
Industry Canada Emissions Statement.................................................................61
Industry Canada CS03 Statement.........................................................................61

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Introduction to the WiFlyer®+v
Base Station
he portable WiFlyer+v wireless bridge allows you to instantly set up all your
office communications needs. Simply connect to any wireless WiFi network to
enable a high-quality Internet phone line, two Ethernet data ports and a USB
network printer connection.
Affordable Internet Phone Line
Over broadband WiFi, the WiFlyer+v provides a standard telephone connection with its
own local telephone number, unlimited calling in the U.S. and Canada, and advanced
premium features such as Call Waiting, Caller ID, 3-way Conferencing and Voice Mail.
Never Miss Calls
Select to ring your Internet phone and cell phone at the same time & you can pick up the
call wherever more convenient. At home, use the Internet phone instead of your cell
phone to reduce cell phone charges & improve call quality.
No Dedicated Phone Required
If you already have an existing phone and landline, you can share it for Internet calling
too. Internet calls ring twice while Call Waiting allows switching between the two lines.
Convenient, Wireless Printing
Connect a printer directly to its USB or Ethernet port and print from any desktop or
laptop computer on the local wireless network.
Long Range, High-Speed Ethernet
Connect your desktop or laptop computer directly to a 10/100 Ethernet port to get a
faster, more reliable data connection at longer ranges than using an ordinary WiFi
adapter. To further extend range, easily upgrade to a hi-gain antenna through a standard
SMA connector.
WiFlyer+v features:
Triple mode operation, WiFi bridge, WiFi broadband Access Point and WiFi dialup
access point.
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Wireless WiFi / 802.11 b/g Internet access using existing WiFi, broadband or dial-up
or services.
Internet Phone capability
Print server
Sleek, portable design easily fits in any briefcase or laptop bag - or even in your
pocket.
Easy to install and use by connecting to any available WiFi network, Ethernet
broadband connection or standard phone line.
Browser automatically defaults to intuitive WiFlyer+v web pages for easy dial setup.
No software installation required – works with any WiFi-enabled Windows®,
Linux®, PocketPC®, PalmOS®, Mac® OS and OSX® system.
Secure wireless communications using WPA or WEP encryption.
Designed for international use and includes auto-switching 120-240v power supply
Package Contents
The WiFlyer+v package contains the following contents:
WiFlyer+v Base Station
Ethernet Cables (x2)
Power Adapter
Quick Start Guide.
Warranty/registration card
WiFlyer+v at a Glance
The rear side WiFlyer+v Base Station has four ports. They are from left to right, the
phone port, the Ethernet WAN port, the Ethernet LAN port and the power adapter port.
Port Description
Internal modem port – for wireless access with a dialup connection
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other end to a standard telephone wall jack.
Ethernet WAN port – for wireless access with a broadband
connection
Connect a DSL or cable modem or an existing Ethernet network with
Internet access to the Ethernet WAN port on the WiFlyer+v Base Station.
Ethernet LAN port – for Ethernet computers and printers without
WIFi
Connect computers or printers with a network port but no WiFi to the
Ethernet LAN port on the WiFlyer+v Base Station.
Power adapter port
Plug the WiFlyer+v Base Station power adapter into the power adapter
port and connect it to an electrical outlet.
Left View of the WiFlyer+v
The left side of the WiFlyer+v has two ports and a volume control slider
The rear port is for a standard telephone. This port is for the phone you will use to make
your Internet Phone calls. If you plug in your standard landline to the modem port of the
unit you can make standard calls over the traditional phone system with this phone as
well.
The port towards the front of the unit is the USB port. Plug your printer into the USB
port and you will be able to use your printer with any PC on the wireless network.
The volume slider at the front of the unit allows you to control the volume of the speaker
during dialup connections.
Right View of the WiFlyer+v
The button on the right side of the WiFlyer+v allows you to quickly connect and
disconnect your WiFlyer+v to dialup once you have configured the unit. Once you have
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disconnect from your ISP simply press the button. If you are currently disconnected from
your ISP the WiFlyer+v will dialup and make a connection with the settings you have
entered on the dialup configuration page. If you are connected the WiFlyer+v will
cleanly disconnect your ISP connection and free your phone line for voice use.
The button also allows you to reset the unit to factory defaults. To reset the unit to
factory defaults follow the procedure outlined in Appendix A, Troubleshooting
Top View of WiFlyer+v
The indicator lights of the WiFlyer+v are on the top of the unit. These lights flash as the
WiFlyer+v is engaged in various activities.
Light Indicator Status
On / Off Power indicator
When the WiFlyer+v is connected to a power source, the
indicator light is On.
On / Off Modem indicator
When a connection is established with your ISP, the
indicator light is On.
Flashing The indicator flashes as the WiFlyer+v is establishing a
connection during dial up.
On / Off Message Light
When there is a voicemail message on the VoIP line the
indicator is On.
On / Off Internet Phone
When internet phone service is available, the indicator is
On.
On / Off Wireless Network indicator
When a wireless network connection is established, the
indicator is On.
Flashing The indicator flashes when data is crossing the port.

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Setting Up Your WiFlyer+v
What You Need to Set Up the WiFlyer+v
Before you set up the WiFlyer+v for Internet access, make sure of the following:
You have a computer that is network enabled, with an Ethernet port, wireless
card or built in WiFi capability.
Your computer has a current version of a web browser installed. Supported
browsers include Internet Explorer, Safari, Opera, Netscape and Mozilla /
Firefox.
You have an account with an Internet service provider over WiFi,
Broadband or dialup.
Powering up the WiFlyer+v
Plug the WiFlyer+v power adapter into the power adapter port and connect it to an
electrical outlet. The WiFlyer+v automatically turns on when the power adapter is
plugged in and connected to an electrical outlet. There is no power switch.
When you plug in the unit the Power light indicator glows. This light indicates that the
base station is starting up. The startup process takes about 20 seconds. See “WiFlyer+v
Indicator Lights” for an explanation of the lights on the WiFlyer+v.
Important
Use only the power adapter that came with your WiFlyer+v. Adapters for other
electronic devices may look similar, but they may damage the unit.
WiFlyer+v Modes of Operation
The WiFlyer+v is a 3 mode device that can connect to the internet over WiFi,
Broadband or Dialup connections. The following chapters describe how to connect
your WiFlyer+v to the internet in each of the three modes of operation.
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Bridge Mode
Bridge Mode is the default mode of the WiFlyer+v. Bridge mode is used to connect the
WiFlyer+v to a WiFi network. This WiFi network can be your existing home WiFi
network, a Muni WiFi network or a network created by another WiFlyer+v in Access
Point mode.
To connect your WiFlyer+v to an existing WiFi network
1. Plug in the power on the WiFlyer+v
2. Connect an Ethernet cord into your laptop on one end and the port next to the
power supply on the WiFlyer on the other.
3. Open a web browser on your laptop and if you are not automatically redirected to
the WiFlyer configuration page go to http://192.168.2.1.
4. You should now be on the WiFlyer's login page. Initially there is no password
on the WiFlyer so leave the password blank and click login.
5. You will now see a list of wireless access points the WiFlyer sees in your area,
click on the network name of the network you would like to connect to.
6. You should now be on the Wireless Networking page. If security is set up on the
wireless network you will need to enter your WPA or WEP key in the fields at
the bottom of the screen. Click connect and the WiFlyer+v will reboot.
7. Once the WiFlyer+v has rebooted wait 30 seconds for the unit to calibrate the
network connection. Once that is complete you are connected to the internet.
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Broadband Access Point Mode
Connecting to a Broadband Internet Connection
Connect the WiFlyer+v Base Station to your DSL modem, cable modem, or local area
network.
If you have an Internet account that uses a device such as a DSL or cable modem,
connect one end of the Ethernet cable to DSL or cable modem and the other end of the
Ethernet cable to the Ethernet WAN port on the WiFlyer+v Base Station.
Configuring the WiFi Network
The next step is connecting your computer to the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. For
Windows XP use the following instructions. If your computer uses an operating system
other than Windows XP consult the manual that came with your WiFi card or WiFi
enabled system.
1. Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the bottom right hand
corner of your screen. Ensure that the icon is the one for your wireless network
connection and not for your Local Area Connection by passing the mouse cursor
over each connection icon.
The following box should appear after you right click the Wireless Network
Connection Icon.
Next, scroll up/down to “View Available Wireless Network” and left click on it.
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2. Highlight WiFlyer+v, by left clicking it, and check “Allow me to connect to the
selected wireless network, even though it is not secure”. To enable security
features see Chapter 6.
3. Next click the connect button.
4. If WiFlyer+v is not listed under available wireless networks, click Advanced,
otherwise go to step 5.
a. In the Wireless Network Connect Properties screen, click the refresh
button next to the Available networks box. If nothing appears, make sure
your wireless connection is turned on. There may be a manual switch on
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After you have clicked refresh the WiFlyer+v network will be listed.
b. Click OK.
c. In the “Available networks” box, highlight WiFlyer+v, and check
“Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is
not secure”.
d. Click connect.
5. Wait for “Connected to WiFlyer+v” to appear above the Wireless Network
Connection icon on your taskbar.
You are now on the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. Continue to the dialup section to
connect for dialup, or skip to the broadband section to configure broadband
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Configuring the WiFlyer+v Using a Broadband Connection
After you have connect to the Wiflyer+v’s wireless network you will need to configure
your broadband connection to the internet. To configure your internet connection:
1. Open your web browser.
2. Your browser should automatically connect to the WiFlyer+v broadband
configuration page. If your browser does not connect to the broadband configuration
page enter http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar of your browser.
3. In the broadband administration screen choose Static, DHCP, or PPPoE mode for
your broadband connection. Most cable modem connections are DHCP, while most
DSL connections are PPPoE.
a. If your provider requires a static IP address enter the IP address settings in the
Address Settings area. Consult the documentation provided by your ISP for
more information.
b. If your connection is PPPoE enter your username, password, and authentication
method in the PPPoE settings area.
Most PPPoE connections use PAP for authentication, if you are having trouble
connecting try switching your authentication method to CHAP.
4.Click save.
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Dialup Access Point Mode
The first step to use the WiFlyer+v with dialup is connecting the phone line to your
unit. Connect one end of the phone cord to the WiFlyer+v internal modem port and
the other end to your telephone jack.
Important
Do not plug the base station into a digital telephone line.
Configuring the WiFi Network
The next step is connecting your computer to the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. For
Windows XP use the following instructions. If your computer uses an operating system
other than Windows XP consult the manual that came with your WiFi card or WiFi
enabled system.
1. Right click the Wireless Network Connection icon on the bottom right hand
corner of your screen. Ensure that the icon is the one for your wireless network
connection and not for your Local Area Connection by passing the mouse cursor
over each connection icon.
The following box should appear after you right click the Wireless Network
Connection Icon.
Next, scroll up/down to “View Available Wireless Network” and left click on it.
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2. Highlight WiFlyer+v, by left clicking it, and check “Allow me to connect to the
selected wireless network, even though it is not secure”. To enable security
features see Chapter 6.
3. Next click the connect button.
4. If WiFlyer+v is not listed under available wireless networks, click Advanced,
otherwise go to step 5.
a. In the Wireless Network Connect Properties screen, click the refresh
button next to the Available networks box. If nothing appears, make sure
your wireless connection is turned on. There may be a manual switch on
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After you have clicked refresh the WiFlyer+v network will be listed.
b. Click OK.
c. In the “Available networks” box, highlight WiFlyer+v, and check
“Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is
not secure”.
d. Click connect.
6. Wait for “Connected to WiFlyer+v” to appear above the Wireless Network
Connection icon on your taskbar.
You are now on the WiFlyer+v WiFi network. Continue to the dialup section to
connect for dialup, or skip to the broadband section to configure broadband
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Configuring the WiFlyer+v Using a Dial-up Connection
Use the following instructions if you connect to the internet using a dial-up connection.
1. Close your email client (Outlook, Outlook Express, Mail, etc)
2. Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, etc.)
3. Your web browser should automatically connect to the WiFlyer+v dialup
configuration page. If your browser does not connect to the dial page enter
http://192.168.2.1 in the address bar of your browser.
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4. Select your Internet Service Provider and click “Save”. “Default” is used for all ISPs
except AOL®, EarthLink®, iPass®, Netscape® and MSN®.
NOTE: Selecting AOL, EarthLink or MSN also enables Access Number lookup.
Click “Access Numbers” to locate an access number by area code or state for your
selected ISP.
5. Once you have selected or entered an access number, enter your ISP username
(screen name for AOL users) and password.
6. Click Dial Now!
7. Your browser will switch to the Connection Status screen. The icons on the
connection status screen will change color as your modem connection progresses.
Once you have made a successful connection to your ISP you will be redirected to
the WiFlyer+v start page.
8. To return to the WiFlyer+v configuration pages, you must enter http://192.168.2.1.
We recommend saving this page in your favorites on your browser. To disconnect
you may either return to the dial page and click disconnect -- or press the quick
connect button on the unit. As long as your settings have not changed you can press
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Advanced Configuration
Features
his chapter covers the features in the Advanced Configuration section of the user
interface. Features covered in this section include operating information of the
WiFlyer+v, Internet phone settings, firmware upgrades, and firewall and
advanced network settings.
Status
The Status section of the WiFlyer+v administration pages gives detail on the current
configuration and operation of the WiFlyer+v. The status section is the area you will
need to consult to perform troubleshooting and maintenance of your WiFlyer+v.
Device
Basic Internet (WAN) and local network (LAN) connection details can be found on this
page.
Feature Description
General This section gives details on the current operating mode
and firmware revision of the unit.
WAN This section shows the status of the WAN connection
including IP address, DNS and gateway information. This
section also allows you to renew your DHCP lease.
Clicking the DHCP Release button unassigns the router's
IP address. The router will not respond to IP messages
from the WAN side until you click the DHCP Renew
button or power-up the router again. Clicking the DHCP
Renew button causes the router to request a new IP address
from the ISP's server.
LAN This area of the screen continually updates to show all
DHCP enabled computers and devices connected to the
LAN side of your router. The detection "range" is limited
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