Gemtek WX-2211A User manual

Wireless SOHO Router
WX-2211A
User's Manual
Version 1.0 - Jan. 2002
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

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CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................................2
Hardware Installation ....................................................................4
General WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER System Connection….5
WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER Default Settings ...............................6
Web Management Setttings ……….…………………...…….7
Device Information ………………………………………………………...9
Device Status ……………………………………………………………...10
Device IP Settings …………………………………………………………11
Cable / ADSL ISP Settings ………………………………………………12
ISP Additional Settings …………………………………………………..13
Wireless Settings …………………………………………………………14
Modem Settings ……………………………………………………………15
Advanced Settings …………………………………………………………16
DHCP Server Settings ……………………………………………………16
Virtual Server Settings ……………………………………………………17
Static Settings ……………… …………………………………………….19
Dynamic Settings …….…………………...……………………………….20
Administration Settings ……………………………………………………22
System Tools …………………………………………………………………23
Intruder Detection Log …………………………………………………….23
Display Routing Table ………………..……………………………………24
Load Default Settings ……………………………………………………...25
Upgrade Firmware ……...………………………………………………….26
Reset Device ……………………………………………………………….27
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………28
Technical Specifications ………………………….…………………………31

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your Wireless SOHO Router.
This manual will assist you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
•=Wireless SOHO Router
•=User’s Manual
•=Power Adapter
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

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Safety Notification
Your Wireless SOHO Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To
ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other
damaging elements.
 Please read the installation guide thoroughly before you install the WIRELESS
SOHO ROUTER.
 The WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER should only be repaired by authorized and
qualified personnel.
 Please do not try to open or repair the WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER yourself.
 Do not place the WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER in a damp or humid location, i.e.
a bathroom.
 The WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER should be placed in a sheltered and non-slip
location within a temperature range of +5 to +40 Celsius degree.
 Please do not expose the WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER to direct sunlight or
other heat sources. The housing and electronic components may be damaged
by direct sunlight or heat sources.

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Hardware Installation
Front Panel
The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the
following table for the meaning of each feature.
Power Power status of the WIRELESS SOHO Router. A
steady LED indicates the power is on. No LED lights
indicate lack of power.
Status Router status indicates. When router boot or Flash
memory writing, then Status LED should be blinking.
WAN Wide Area Network status. When connected to the
Cable/DSL modem, the WAN LED should be steady
on.
Async Indicates console port Carrier Detect status. When
modem connection is established then LED should be
steady on.
WLS Indicates wireless initial ready status. When wireless
AP initial ready, WLS should be steady on.
LAN
1,2,3,4
Link/ACT = Displays Link Activity.
When each of LAN port connects to PC or Port#1
connects to HUB, Link/ACT should be steady on, when
data transfer then Link/ACT should be blinking.
Rear Panel
The rear panel features a LAN port, WAN port, Serial port and
Factory Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of
each feature.
Power Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the
power adapter provided with the WIRELESS SOHO
Router. Use of an unauthorized power adapter may
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warranty.
Modem Port used to connect an external analog backup
modem/ISDN TA.
WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to
connect your WIRELESS SOHO Router to your
DSL or Cable modem.
Reset Resets the configuration to default settings.
LAN(2,3,4) The RJ-45 Ethernet port used to connect your PC
using normal Ethernet cables to your WIRELESS
SOHO Router.
LAN (1) Using crossover cable (RJ-45) to connect to your
PC or normal Ethernet cables to uplink port of hub
or switch.

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General WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER System
Connection
1. The general function of WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER is defined as an “AP +
Router”, and the connection is as follow diagram. In this mode, user may
connect the WAN port to Cable / DSL modem. The WAN LED will indicate
connection. Connect the LAN port to a hub or switch.

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WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER Default Settings
By default settings, the WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER is regarded as an “AP
Router”. The default settings are shown following.
Note:
In WEB mode setup system, only one user allows to access setup program
at one time i.e. setup system will decline when other users to connect setup
system.
User Name admin
Password
AP Router Name Wireless AP SOHO Wireless LAN
AP Router IP Address 192.168.2.1
AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
10/100 Ethernet LAN IP 192.168.2.1
LAN MAC Address
10 Mbps Ethernet WAN
IP
Obtain from ISP via
DHCP
Can be manually
configure
WAN MAC Address
WAN DHCP Client Enabled After 20 sec. Go to blank
RF ESSID Wireless
RF Channel 6
RF Roaming Disabled
Encryption Disabled
DHCP Server Enabled
NAT Routing Enabled

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Web Management Settings
TURN ON POWER SUPPLY
Quick power cycle can caused system corruption. When power on, be careful not
to shut down in about 5 seconds, because data is writing to the flash.
START -UP & LOG IN
In order to configure the Wireless SOHO Router, you must use your web
browser and manually input 192.168.2.1 into the Address box and press Enter.
The Main Page will appear.
In order to configure the Wireless SOHO Router, you must input the
user-name into the User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box
and press the OK button. The default User Name is “admin”. There is no default
password, leave the Password field blank.
Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the
administrator password to ensure a secure connection to the Wireless SOHO
Router. The Advanced Settings section described later in this manual describes
how to change the password.
Once you have input the correct password and logged-in, the screen will
change to the Main Page screen.

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MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OF YOUR COMPUTER
To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator
to connect the WEB management 192.168.2.1.
SETUP WIZARD
Click SETUP WIZARD. Here allow user to configure basic network settings with
your ISP provider.

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DEVICE INFORMATION
The Device Name is the same as the Computer Name that was set in the
Setup Wizard.
The IP Address is the IP Address assigned to LAN side of your Router.
The Private LAN Mac Address the Mac Address assigned to the LAN side of
your Router.
The Public WAN (Cable/DSL) Mac Address is the Mac Address assigned to
the WAN port of the Router. This Mac Address may be used by some cable
modem connections.
The Firmware Version is the current firmware version used by the Router.

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DEVICE STATUS
The Device Status screen displays a graphical representation of your current
configuration. The left side of the screen shows your connection information in
regards to WAN and LAN IP Address information. The right side displays the
connection status of each device.
This means that there is a connection.
This means that there is not a connection.
The DHCP Log displays information about each IP Address assigned to a
computer using the DHCP server built-in to the Router.

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DEVICE IP SETTINGS
It’s the LAN network domain settings. The default value is listed as following.
(IP Address: 192.168.2.1, IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0) After changing the
settings, click NEXT to continue other network settings.

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CABLE/ADSL ISP SETTINGS:
Here are the cable/ADSL ISP settings i.e. WAN port network settings.
By default, the WAN port is set to automatically obtain an IP address from your ISP,
if ISP provides DHCP server function.
To assign static IP for the WAN port, place a checkmark and enter the settings.
After changing the settings, click NEXT to continue other network settings.

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ISP ADDITIONAL SETTINGS:
To set extra ISP settings, user may set the authentication data here while entering
ISP. Here also allow user to set the “idle time”, ”host and domain name” and ”WAN
Ethernet MAC address”. After changing the settings, click NEXT to continue other
network settings.
DSL users:
If you are using a PPPoE client to connect to your DSL provider, then place a
checkmark on the first box, and enter the user name and password in the
appropriate box.
Cable modem users:
If you are using a cable modem, then place a checkmark on the second box and
enter the host and domain name given by your cable provider.

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WIRELESS SETTINGS
Here allow user to set WIRELESS SOHO ROUTER wireless IP and operation
channel. The default value for RF are as followed: ESSID: Wireless, Channel: 6.
After changing the setting, click NEXT to save and restart the system.

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MODEM SETTINGS
An analog external modem can be used as a dialup backup to the DSL/Cable
connection. If you would like to use a modem backup, you need to enable the
modem settings function. Click on “Modem Settings” on the left hand side and
input the ISP account settings.
Note: If you change the baud rate settings, please check the initial string. (Please
refer to the modem’s manual.)

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ADVENCED SETTINGS
Click ADVENCED SETTINGS. Here allow user to set the advanced settings as
main menu list.
DHCP SERVER SETTINGS
By default, the Wireless Router has DHCP server enabled to assign an IP address
ranging from 192.168.2.2 to 192.168.2.100. In addition, the router is capable of
reserving up to four sets of IP addresses within the local network for mail, web, or
ftp server.
After changing the setting, clicks SUBMIT to change the configuration.

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VIRTUAL SERVER SETTINGS
Here allow user to set several kinds of virtual service of the WIRELESS SOHO
ROUTER such as HTTP, SMTP, POP3, FTP, TELNET and IRC service. After
changing the setting, clicks SUBMIT to enter inputted data.
Specific application support is enabled in Virtual Server Settings under
Advanced Settings. Click on the arrow to select the common applications such
as FTP, Web server, and mail server. The Wireless SOHO Router will detect and
automatically open outgoing ports required by most applications and games.
However, some games and applications such as Netmeeting will require that the
computer be exposed in the DMZ zone to allow incoming ports required by the
application. Click on the “Submit” button to save your settings.

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DMZ
The Virtual Server Settings under Advanced Settings also enables one
computer to have full access to the Internet without the protection of the firewall.
This allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication
outside of your network.
To enable DMZ, select “All” from menu. Then type the IP address of the
selected computer in the box provided. Click the “Submit” button to save your
changes.
Only one computer can use DMZ at a time. Please note that enabling DMZ
removes the protection of the firewall, which exposes the computer to intrusion.
Use DMZ only when needed and not for extended periods of time.