Hamlet HNWS254 User manual

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User’s Manual
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Access Point Wireless

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User’s Manual ....................................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1: Introduction............................................................................................................................. 6
Wireless Router Features...................................................................................................................... 6
Internet Access Features ................................................................................................................... 6
Advanced Internet Functions............................................................................................................ 7
Wireless Features.............................................................................................................................. 7
LAN Features.................................................................................................................................... 8
Configuration & Management.......................................................................................................... 8
Security Features............................................................................................................................... 8
Package Contents.............................................................................................................................. 9
Physical Details..................................................................................................................................... 9
About the Operation Mode ................................................................................................................. 11
AP Mode......................................................................................................................................... 11
Bridge Mode ................................................................................................................................... 11
Repeater .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Chapter 2: Installation............................................................................................................................. 12
Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 12
Procedure ............................................................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 3: Setup...................................................................................................................................... 13
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 13
Configuration Program ....................................................................................................................... 14
Preparation...................................................................................................................................... 14
Using UPnP..................................................................................................................................... 14
Using your Web Browser................................................................................................................ 14
Setup Wizard................................................................................................................................... 15
Common Connection Types ........................................................................................................... 18
Cable Modems ................................................................................................................................ 18

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DSL Modems.................................................................................................................................. 18
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)...................................................................................... 19
Configuration via Web........................................................................................................................ 19
LAN Interface Setup....................................................................................................................... 19
Password Setup............................................................................................................................... 20
Status............................................................................................................................................... 21
Wireless............................................................................................................................................... 21
Wireless basic Settings.................................................................................................................... 21
Wireless Advanced Settings............................................................................................................ 22
Security ........................................................................................................................................... 23
Encryption: WEP ............................................................................................................................ 23
Encryption: WPA (TKIP) ............................................................................................................... 24
Site Survey...................................................................................................................................... 25
WDS Settings.................................................................................................................................. 26
Trusted Stations............................................................................................................................... 27
Advanced ............................................................................................................................................ 28
WAN Port ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Access Control................................................................................................................................ 29
Dynamic DNS................................................................................................................................. 30
DMZ................................................................................................................................................ 31
DoS Setting..................................................................................................................................... 32
Virtual Server.................................................................................................................................. 33
Special Application......................................................................................................................... 34
Ping ................................................................................................................................................. 36
Diagnostics...................................................................................................................................... 36
Administration .................................................................................................................................... 37
Remote management....................................................................................................................... 37

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Config File ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Log.................................................................................................................................................. 38
IP Filtering ...................................................................................................................................... 39
MAC Filtering................................................................................................................................. 40
Statistics.......................................................................................................................................... 41
Time Zone Setting........................................................................................................................... 41
Upgrade Firmware .......................................................................................................................... 42
Navigation & Data Input................................................................................................................. 42
Chapter 4: PC Configuration................................................................................................................... 42
Overview............................................................................................................................................. 42
Windows Clients................................................................................................................................. 42
TCP/IP Settings - Overview............................................................................................................ 43
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 98/ME: .............................................................................. 43
Using DHCP ................................................................................................................................... 44
Using "Specify an IP Address"....................................................................................................... 44
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 ................................................................................ 45
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server..................................................................................... 46
Specify an IP Address..................................................................................................................... 46
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000:.................................................................................. 48
Using DHCP ................................................................................................................................... 49
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address").......................................................... 49
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP...................................................................................... 49
Using DHCP ................................................................................................................................... 50
Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address").......................................................... 50
Internet Access................................................................................................................................ 50
For Windows 9x/ME/2000 ............................................................................................................. 51
For Windows XP............................................................................................................................. 51

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Accessing AOL............................................................................................................................... 51
Macintosh Clients ............................................................................................................................... 52
Linux Clients....................................................................................................................................... 52
Fixed IP Address............................................................................................................................. 52
To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)....................................................................................... 52
Other Unix Systems............................................................................................................................ 53
Wireless Station Configuration........................................................................................................... 53
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 54
General Problems................................................................................................................................ 54
Internet Access.................................................................................................................................... 54
Wireless Access .................................................................................................................................. 55
About Wireless LANs............................................................................................................................. 55
Modes.................................................................................................................................................. 55
Ad-hoc Mode.................................................................................................................................. 55
Infrastructure Mode......................................................................................................................... 56
BSS ..................................................................................................................................................... 56
Channels.............................................................................................................................................. 56
WEP.................................................................................................................................................... 56
Wireless LAN Configuration.............................................................................................................. 57
Specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 57
Multi-Function Wireless Router ......................................................................................................... 57
Wireless Interface ............................................................................................................................... 58

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Chapter 1: Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is a multi-function device
providing the following services:
• Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users.
• 4-Port Switching Hub for 10BaseT or 100BaseT connections.
• Wireless Access Point for 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations.
Wireless Router Features
The Wireless Router incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions
while being easy to use.
Internet Access Features
• Shared Internet Access. All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet through the Wireless
Router, using only a single external IP Address. The local (invalid) IP Addresses are hidden from external
sources. This process is called NAT (Network Address Translation).
• DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet port for connecting a
DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are supported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond
(Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, and PPTP. The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-
to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), as well as "Direct Connection" type services. Unnumbered IP with PPPoE is
also supported.
• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address. On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless Router supports both
Dynamic IP Address (IP Address is allocated on connection) and Fixed IP Address.

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Advanced Internet Functions
• Communication Applications. Support for Internet communication applications, such as interactive
Games, Telephony, and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, is
included.
• Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are
normally blocked by the Firewall. The ability to define and allow such applications is provided, to enable
such applications to be used normally.
• Virtual Servers. This feature allows Internet users to access Internet servers on your LAN. The required
setup is quick and easy.
• DDNS Support. DDNS (Dynamic DNS) allows Internet users to connect to Virtual Servers on your LAN
using a domain name, even if your IP address is not fixed.
• DMZ. For each WAN (Internet) IP address allocated to you, only one (1) PC on your local LAN can be
configured to allow unrestricted 2-way communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet. This
provides the ability to run programs which are incompatible with Firewalls.
• URL Filter. Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN users.
• Internet Access Log. See which Internet connections have been made.
• Access Control. Using the Access Control feature, you can assign LAN users to different groups, and
determine which Internet services are available to each group.
• VPN Pass through Support. PCs with VPN (Virtual Private Networking) software using PPTP, L2TP and
IPSec are transparently supported - no configuration is required.
Wireless Features
• Standards Compliant. The Wireless Router complies with the IEEE802.11g (DSSS) specifications for
Wireless LANs.
• Supports both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless Stations. The 802.11g standard provides for backward
compatibility with the 802.11b standard, so both 802.11b and 802.11g Wireless stations can be used
simultaneously.
• Speeds to 54Mbps. All speeds up to the 802.11g maximum of 54Mbps are supported.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are
supported.
• Wireless MAC Access Control. The Wireless Access Control feature can check the the MAC address

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(hardware address) of Wireless stations to ensure that only trusted Wireless Stations can access your LAN.
• Simple Configuration. If the default settings are unsuitable, they can be changed quickly and easily.
LAN Features
• 4-Port Switching Hub. The Wireless Router incorporates a 4-port 10/100BaseT switching hub, making it
easy to create or extend your LAN.
• DHCP Server Support. Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and
other devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on your local LAN
and WLAN.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configuration.
• Configuration File Upload/Download. Save (download) the configuration data from the Wireless Router
to your PC, and restore (upload) a previously-saved configuration file to the Wireless Router.
• Remote Management. The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on your LAN. And, if the Internet
connection exists, it can also (optionally) be configured via the Internet.
• Network Diagnostics. You can use the Wireless Router to perform a Ping or DNS lookup.
• UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and configuration of the
Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.
Security Features
• Password - protected Configuration. Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized
users from modifying the configuration data and settings.
• Wireless LAN Security. WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is supported, as well as Wireless access control
to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN.
• NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing
all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden. From
the external viewpoint, there is no network, only a single device - the Wireless Router.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with
invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet
access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.

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Package Contents
The following items should be included:
• The Wireless Router Unit
• Power Adapter
• Quick Installation Guide
• CD-ROM containing the on-line manual.
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
Physical Details
Front-mounted LEDs
Figure 1: Front Panel
Power LED On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Internet LED On - Connection to the Broadband Modem attached to the WAN (Internet) port is established.
Off - No connection to the Broadband Modem.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the WAN port.
WLAN LED On - Wireless connection available; Wireless Access Point is ready for use.
Off - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point. Data includes
"network traffic" as well as user data.

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LAN LEDs For each port, there are 2 LEDs
• Link/Act
• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is active.
• Off - No active connection on the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
• Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the corresponding LAN (hub) port.
• 100
• On - Corresponding LAN (hub) port is using 100BaseT.
• Off - Corresponding LAN (hub) port connection is using 10BaseT, or no active connection.
Rear Panel
Figure 2: Rear Panel
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.
10/100BaseT LAN port Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to these
ports.
If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN port will
automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary.
Internet port (10/100BaseT) Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a cable,
use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.

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Reset Button This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed within 3~5 seconds, the power LED lights amber
then released, the Wireless Router will reboot (restart).
• Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore
ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
1. After Power On.
2. Hold the Reset Button down.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button more than 5 seconds, until the Amber LED
has flashed.
4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the factory
default values.
About the Operation Mode
AP Mode
When acting as an access point, this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network
adapter) to a wired network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet
connection.
Bridge Mode
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN access point and
repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a large space like
airports, hotels and schools …etc. This feature is also useful when users want to bridge networks between
buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between these buildings.
Repeater
Refer to the illustration below. While acting as Bridges, AP1 (with Station 1 being associated to) and AP2 (with

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Station 2 being associated) can communicate with each other through wireless interface (with WDS). Thus
Station 1 can communicate with Station 2 and both Station 1 and Station 2 are able to access the Internet if only
AP1 or AP2 has the Internet connection.
To set the operation mode to Bridge, please go to “Wireless Basic Settings”, in the “Mode” field click the down
arrow to select AP mode. And go to “Wireless WDS Settings” to enable WDS.
Chapter 2: Installation
Requirements
• Network cables. Use standard 10/100BaseT network (UTP) cables with RJ45 connectors.
• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.
• For Internet Access, an Internet Access account with an ISP, and either of a DSL or Cable modem (for WAN
port usage)
• To use the Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with the IEEE802.11b or
IEEE802.11g specifications.
Procedure
1. Choose an Installation Site
Select a suitable place on the network to install the Wireless Router. Ensure the Wireless Router and the
DSL/Cable modem are powered OFF.
2. Connect LAN Cables
Use standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router. Both 10BaseT
and 100BaseT connections can be used simultaneously.
If required, connect any port to a normal port on another Hub, using a standard LAN cable. Any LAN port on

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the Wireless Router will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when required.
3. Connect WAN Cable
Connect the DSL or Cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router. Use the cable supplied with your
DSL/Cable modem. If no cable was supplied, use a standard cable.
4. Power Up
• Power on the Cable or DSL modem.
• Connect the supplied power adapter to the Wireless Router and power up. Use only the power adapter
provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage
5. Check the LEDs
• The Power LED should be ON.
• The Status LED should flash, then turn Off. If it stays on, there is a hardware error.
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN Link/Act LED should be ON (provided the PC is also ON.)
• The WAN LED should be ON.
• The WLAN LED should be ON
For more information, refer to Front-mounted LEDs in Chapter 1.
Chapter 3: Setup
Overview
This chapter describes the setup procedure for:
• Internet Access
• LAN configuration
• Wireless setup
• Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data.
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the Wireless Router you
wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.

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Configuration Program
The Wireless Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your
Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript.
The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers:
• Netscape V4.08 or later
• Internet Explorer V4 or later
Preparation
Before attempting to configure the Wireless Router, please ensure that:
• Your PC can establish a physical connection to the Wireless Router. The PC and the Wireless Router must be
directly connected (using the Hub ports on the Wireless Router) or on the same LAN segment.
• The Wireless Router must be installed and powered ON.
• If the Wireless Router's default IP Address (192.168.1.254) is already used by another device, the other device
must be turned OFF until the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration.
Using UPnP
If your Windows system supports UPnP, an icon for the Wireless Router will appear in the system tray, notifying
you that a new network device has been found, and offering to create a new desktop shortcut to the newly-
discovered device.
• Unless you intend to change the IP Address of the Wireless Router, you can accept the desktop shortcut.
• Whether you accept the desktop shortcut or not, you can always find UPnP devices in My Network Places
(previously called Network Neighborhood).
• Double - click the icon for the Wireless Router (either on the Desktop, or in My Network Places) to start the
configuration. Refer to the following section Setup Wizard for details of the initial configuration process.
Using your Web Browser
To establish a connection from your PC to the Wireless Router:
1. After installing the Wireless Router in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.
2. Start your WEB browser.
3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses

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the Wireless Router's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.1.254
No username and password required for the first login (default setting). However, you can assign a set of
username and password for future security. See the Password Setup section later in this chapter for details.
If you can't connect
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the
connection by using the "Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254 If no response is received, either the connection is not
working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to
be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP Address of 192.168.1.254. Also, the Network Mask must be
set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router,
this must be the case.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration
matches your PC's wireless settings.
Setup Wizard
The Setup Wizard provides brief and basic configuration of this device, you may enter each screen to change
the default settings. For more detailed settings, you may refer to the “Configuration via Web” section.
1. View the listed configuration items and click Next to continue.

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2. Configure Time Zone and NTP server by enabling NTP client update. Click Next to continue.
3. Configure the parameters for area network (If you want to change the default parameters) by entering New IP
Address and Subnet Mask.
4. Change the access method (Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE or PPTP) by selecting for the pull-down menu. Click
Next to continue.

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5. Configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients. Check the Disable Access Point to disable the settings of
this screen. Click Next to continue.
6. Manage your wireless network security by selecting the encryption type (None, WEP and WPA (TKIP)) from
the pull-down menu. Click Finish to exit Set Wizard screen.

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Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP
Address
Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed) IP
Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to
you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is
usually allocated automatically.
User name and password.
PPTP Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is
usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed).
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and
password.
• IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).

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Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed) IP
Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to
you.
Configuration via Web
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address Default: 192.168.1.254 (this is the local address of this Router)
Subnet
Mask
Default: 255.255.255.0
DHCP Disable: Select to disable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (Disabled)
Server: Select to enable this Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server). And the following
field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address

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DHCP
Client
Range
The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of
continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.1.1 should work for most
cases.
• Maximum: 253. Default value 253 should work for most cases.
Note: If “Continuous IP address poll starts” is set at 192.168.1.1 and the “Number of IP address
in pool” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.253 to all
the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router)
Show
Client
Click to show Active DHCP Client table.
Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.
Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
Password Setup
New Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive)
Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm.
Save After completing the settings on this page, click Save to save the settings.
Reset Click Reset to clear settings.