Gemtek WX-5525G User manual

High Speed Access Point Router
WX-5525G
User's Manual
Mar. 19, 2003 (Draft 1.0
Gemtek Technology Co., Ltd.

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CONTENTS
Introduction ..................................................................................................2
Hardware Installation .............................................................................4
WX-5525G AP Router Default Settings .……..…………………………..5
Web Management Settings ………..…………………………………………6
Setup …………...………………………………………………………….7
Security…………. …..…………………………………………………. 11
System …………………………………………………………………….13
DHCP ……………………………………………………………………..16
SNMP …………………………………………………………………… 18
Status ……………………………………………………………………...18
Advanced Wireless ……………………………………………………… 20
Filters …………………………………………………………………… 22
Port Forwarding …………………………………………………………24
Routing ………………………………………………………………… 26
DDNS ………………………………………………………………… 28
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………29
Technical Specifications ……………………………………………………..31

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router.
This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure.
The package you have received should contain the following items:
•WX-5525G Dual Band Wireless AP Router
•User Guide
•Power Supply / Cord
•Ethernet Cable
Note: if anything is missing, please contact your vendor

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Safety Notification
Your Wireless AP 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 user manual thoroughly before you install the device.
!The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel.
!Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself.
!Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom.
!The device 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 device 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.
LED STATUS Description
Off No Power
Red On 1. Power on 2. Reset to default 3. Firmware upgrade (first 1 minute)
PWR/STAT Red Blink 1. System up 2. Power on 3. Firmware upgrade
Off no Ethernet link detected
LAN Green On 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity.
Green Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10/100 Mbps LAN
Orange On 10Mbps Ethernet link detected. No activity.
WAN Orange Blink Indicates data traffic on the 10 Mbps WAN.
G Yellow Blink Indicates the device is linking or active data through wireless links
Rear Panel
The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port and Reset button.
Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature.
Power
(DC 5v) Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter provided with the device. Use of an unauthorized power adapter
may cause damage to your device and violate your warranty.
Reset Press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds, all
configurations will set to factory default settings.
LAN The RJ-45 Ethernet ports used to connect your PC, hub, switch or
Ethernet network.
WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your AP
Router to your xDSL or Cable modem.

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WX-5525G AP Router Default Settings
The default settings are shown following.
User Name admin
Password admin
AP Router IPAddress 192.168.1.1
AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
RF ESSID Wireless Router
11b RF Channel 6
RF Roaming Enabled
Encryption Disabled
DHCP client Enabled

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Web Management Settings
START -UP & LOG IN
In order to configure the WX-5525G Wireless AP Router, please use your web
browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape) and manually input 192.168.1.1 into the
address box (as shown below) and press Enter key.
In order to configure the WX-5525G Wireless AP Router, please input the user-name
into the User Name box. Enter the password into the Password box and press the OK
button. The default username is admin, and the default password is admin
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 AP.

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MAKE CORRECT NETWORK SETTINGS OFYOUR COMPUTER
To change the configuration, use Internet Explorer (IE) or Netscape Communicator to
connect the WEB management 192.168.1.1
Setup
This screen contains all of the Router's basic setup functions. Most users will be able to use
the Router's default settings without making any changes. Click the Apply button to save
your changes.
Most users will be able to configure the AP Router and get it working properly using the
settings on this screen. Some Internet Service Providers (ISPs) will require that you enter

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specific information, such as User Name, Password, IPAddress, Default GatewayAddress,
or DNS IPAddress. This information can be obtained from your ISP, if required.
Host Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them.
Domain Name: This entry is necessary for some ISPs and can be provided by them.
Configuration Type: The Router supports four connection types:
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
Static IP
PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet)
PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol)
These types can be selected from the drop-down menu next to Internet Connection. The
information required and available features will differ depending on what kind of
connection type you select.
Some descriptions of this information are included here:
• Internet IP Address and Subnet Mask
This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by external users on the
Internet (including your ISP). If your Internet connection requires a static IP
address, then your ISP will provide you with a Static IP Address and Subnet Mask.
• Default Gateway
Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway IP Address.
• DNS (Domain Name Server) IP Address
Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS IP Address.
• User Name and Password
Enter the User Name and Password you use when logging onto your ISP through
a PPPoE or PPTP connection.
• Connect on Demand
You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the
Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button.
If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0in the

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Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have
elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
• Keep Alive Option
This option keeps you connected to the Internet indefinitely, even when your
connection sits idle. To use this option, click the radio button next to Keep Alive.
The default Redial Period is 30 seconds (in other words, the Router will check the
Internet connection every 30 seconds).
IP Address and Subnet Mask: This is the Router's IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen
on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for IP Address and 255.255.255.0
for Subnet Mask.
Wireless:
2.4GHz Settings
Mode: The default setting is Mixed.
If you have Wireless-G and 802.11b devices in your network, then keep the default setting, Mixed. If
you have only Wireless-G devices, select G-Only. If you want to disable wireless networking, select
Disable.
Channel: The default setting is 6.
Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your network settings,
between 1 and 11 (in North America). All devices in your wireless network must use the same
channel in order to function correctly.
Channel: Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to correspond with your
network settings. You shall assign a different channel for each AP to avoid signal
interference.

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SSID: The service set identifier ( SSID ) or network name. It is case sensitive and must not
exceed 32 characters, which may be any keyboard character. You shall have selected the
same SSID for all the APs that will be communicating with mobile wireless stations.
WEP: Make sure that all wireless devices on your network are using the same encryption
level and key. WEP keys must consist of the letters "A" through "F" and the
numbers "0" through "9."
Click Apply to save your settings.

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Security
Password:
Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into the New
Password field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to confirm.
Click the Apply button to save the setting.
Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have
configured these settings, you should set a new password for the Router (using the
Password screen). This will increase security, protecting the Router from unauthorized
changes.
VPN Pass-Through : Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is typically used for work-related networking.
For VPN tunnels, the Router supports IPSec Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, and PPTP Pass-
Through.
•IPSec - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router,
IPSec Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable IPSec Pass-Through, uncheck the
box next to IPSec.
•L2TP - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a protocol used to tunnel Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
over the Internet. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, L2TP Pass-Through is
enabled by default. To disable L2TP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to L2TP.

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•PPTP - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a
Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, PPTP
Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable PPTP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next
to PPTP.
Web Filters
: Using the Web Filters feature, you may enable up to four different filters.
•Proxy - Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise network security. Denying Proxy will
disable access to any WAN proxy servers. To enable proxy filtering, click the box next to
Proxy.
•Java - Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of
not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable
Java filtering, click the box next to Java.
•ActiveX - ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you denyActiveX, you run the
risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To
enable ActiveX filtering, click the box next to ActiveX.
•Cookies - A cookie is data stored on your PC and used by Internet sites when you interact
with them. To enable cookie filtering, click the box next to Cookies.
DMZ: The default setting is Disable.
The DMZ hosting feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a special-
purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the ports
at the same time to one PC. The Port Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the
ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing
the computer so the Internet can see it.
Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCPclient function disabled and should have
a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP
function.
1.
To expose one PC, select Enable.
2.
Enter the computer's IP address in the DMZ Host IP Address field.
3.
Click the Apply button.
Block WAN Request
: The default setting is Enable.

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By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being "pinged," or
detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also reinforces your network
security by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN Request feature make it
more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This feature is enabled by default.
Select Disable to disable this feature.
System
Restore Factory Defaults: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to
factory default values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default
settings are restored. Click the No button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature.
Click the Apply button to save the setting.

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Firmware upgrade:
User may download the latest firmware from your vendor’s website and store it in local
drive.
Find the firmware from local drive and press the Upgrade button.
Multicast Pass-Through: The default setting is Disable.
IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple recipients at the same
time. Using the Multicast Pass-Through feature, the Router allows IP multicast packets to be
forwarded to the appropriate computers. Keep the default setting, Enable, to support the feature, or
select Disable to disable it.
MAC Cloning
: The Router's MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of
hardware for identification. Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your network
card/adapter, which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. If your ISP
requires MAC address registration, find your adapter’s MAC address by following the instructions
for your PC’s operating system.
For Windows 98 and Millennium:
1.
Click the Start button, and select Run.
2.
Type winipcfg in the field provided, and press the OK key.
3.
Select the Ethernet adapter you are using.

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4. Click More Info.
5.
Write down your adapter's MAC address.
For Windows 2000 and XP:
1.
Click the Start button, and select Run.
2.
Type cmd in the field provided, and press the OK key.
3.
At the command prompt, run ipconfig /all, and look at your adapter’s physical address.
4.
Write down your adapter's MAC address.
To clone your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router and avoid calling your ISP to change
the registered MAC address, follow these instructions:
1.
Select Enable.
2.
Enter your adapter's MAC address in the MAC Address field.
3.
Click the Apply button.
To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting, Disable
Remote Management: The default setting is Disable.
This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the Internet. To disable
this feature, keep the default setting, Disable. To enable this feature, select Enable, and use the
specified port (default is 8080) on your PC to remotely manage the Router. You must also change
the Router’s default password to one of your own, if you haven't already. A unique password will
increase security.
To remotely manage the Router, enter http://xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx:8080 (the x's represent the Router's
Internet IP address, and 8080 represents the specified port) in your web browser's Address field.
You will be asked for the Router's password. After successfully entering the password, you will be
able to access the Router's web-based utility.
Note: If the Remote Management feature is enabled, anyone who knows the Router's Internet IP
address and password will be able to alter the Router's settings.
MTU: The default setting is Auto.
MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. Keep the default setting, Auto, to have the Router select the best MTU for your
Internet connection. To specify a MTU size, select Manual, and enter the value desired (default is
1400). You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.

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Log : The default setting is Disable.
The Router can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your Internet connection. This
feature is disabled by default. To keep activity logs, select Enable.
To keep a permanent record of activity logs as a file on your PC's hard drive, Logviewer software
must be used. This software is downloadable from the website, www.nobrand.com. In the Send Log
to field, enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the Logviewer software. The Router will send
updated logs to that PC.
To see a temporary log of the Router's most recent incoming traffic, click the Incoming Access Log
button. To see a temporary log of the Router's most recent outgoing traffic, click the Outgoing
Access Log button.
DHCP
The DHCP screen allows you to configure the settings for the Router's Dynamic Host
Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The Router can be used as a DHCP server
for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on
your network. If you choose to enable the Router's DHCP server option, you must
configure your entire network PCs to connect to a DHCP server, the Router.

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If you disable the Router's DHCP server function, you must configure the IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and DNS for each network computer (note that each IP Address must be
unique).
DHCP Server: Click the Enable radio button to enable the Router's DHCP server option.
If you already have a DHCP server on your network or you do not want a
DHCP server, then click the Disable radio button.
Starting IP Address: Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when
issuing IP addresses. Because the Router's default IP address is 192.168.1.1,
the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than
192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP Address is 192.168.1.100.
Maximum Number of DHCP Users: Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want
the DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. The absolute maximum is 253 -
possible if 192.168.1.100 is your starting IP address. The default is 51.
Client Lease Time: The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be
allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address.
Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be "leased" this
dynamic IP address. The default is 0minutes, which means one day.
Static DNS 1-3: The Domain Name System (DNS) is how the Internet translates domain
or website names into Internet addresses or URLs. Your ISP will provide
you with at least one DNS Server IP Address. If you wish to utilize another,
enter that IP Address in one of these fields. You can enter up to three DNS
Server IP Addresses here. The Router will utilize these for quicker access to
functioning DNS servers.
WINS: The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction
with the Internet. If you use a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address
here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
Currently Assigned: Click the DHCP Clients Table button to see a list of PCs assigned
IP addresses by the Router. For each PC, the list shows the client hostname,
MAC address, IP address, and the amount of DHCP client lease time left.
Click the Refresh button to display the most current information.
Click Apply to save your settings.

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SNMP
The SNMP screen allows you to customize the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)
settings for the Router and two SNMP Communities
Status
This screen displays the Wireless Router's current status and settings. This information is read-only.
This page will auto re-flash every 10 seconds to keep most update information.

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Host Name: The Host Name is the name of the Router. This entry is necessary for some
ISPs.
Domain Name: The Domain Name is the name of the Router's domain. This entry is
necessary for some ISPs.
DHCP Release: Click the DHCP Release button to delete the Router's current Internet IP
address.
DHCP Renew: Click the DHCP Renew button to get a new Internet IP address for the
Router.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the Router's status and settings.
Advanced Wireless
The Advanced Wireless screen allows you to customize data transmission settings and
access the 802.1x Configuration screen. In most cases, the advanced settings on this screen
should remain at their default values.
The advanced wireless settings should be left at their default values. Improper configuration may
result in poor network performance.
Click Apply to save your settings.