Intel II User manual

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Intel
Wireless Gateway II
User’s Guide
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Rev. 0.03, April 22, 2002
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Contents
Chapter 1 – Overview 1
Decide how to set up the Intel®WirelessGatewayII........2
FeaturesoftheIntelWirelessGatewayII.................3
Verify system and service requirements ..................4
Alookatthegatewayhardware........................5
Configurationsoftwareandsettings.....................9
Accessingtheconfigurationsoftware....................9
Wheretofindmoreinformation........................12
Chapter 2 – Setting Up the Gateway on a Network 13
Planning your network ..............................14
Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch . .....14
Configuringthegatewayasanaccesspoint .............16
Installing wireless adapters on other PCs................20
Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager . . . .....21
Configuring the adapter .............................22
Chapter 3 – Changing the Gateway Settings 23
Opening the gateway configuration software .............24
Viewing your connection status .......................25
Viewingmorestatusdetails ..........................25
Printingyourgatewaysettings ........................25
Changing your wireless settings .......................26
Changing or disabling your encryption settings ...........28
Changing your device settings ........................32
Savingsettingsandrestartingyourgateway .............37
Chapter 4 – Using the Advanced Feature Set 39
Accessingadvancedfeatures.........................40
Changing your gateway password .....................40
Changing your advanced wireless settings...............41
Settingyourtransferrate ............................42
Setting your operating channel ........................42
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Contents
Usingsystemtools.................................42
Establishingroutingprotocols.........................43
Refining DHCP server addressing .....................45
Assigningvirtualserversettings.......................46
Usingaccesscontrolfeatures.........................50
Changing your gateway IP address ....................51
IP addressing in network adapters .....................52
UniversalPlugandPlay.............................53
Chapter 5 – Troubleshooting 55
Problemsandsolutions..............................56
Ifallelsefails .....................................69
Reading the gateway indicator lights ...................70
Reading settings and device status ....................70
Using firmware troubleshooting tips ....................71
Using the system tools on your gateway ................71
Chapter 6 – Glossary 75
Glossary.........................................76
Chapter 7 – Specifications 82
Technicalspecifications .............................83
Chapter 8 – Regulatory Compliance Statements 85
Safetycompliancestatement.........................86
Emissionscompliancestatements.....................86
RFexposurecompliancestatements...................87
Canadian compliance statements......................87
European Union compliance statements ................87
Product Ecology Statements..........................89
Chapter 9 – Index 91
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Chapter 1
Overview
This chapter provides a basic overview of the features of
the Intel®Wireless Gateway II, lists its system and
service requirements, and explains where to find more
information, if needed.
What’s in this chapter:
■Decide how to set up the Intel®Wireless Gateway II
■Features of the Intel Wireless Gateway II
■A look at the gateway hardware
■Configuration software and settings
■Where to find more information
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Decide how to set up the Intel®Wireless Gateway II
There are several ways to set up your Intel®Wireless
Gateway II. The methods depend on whether you want
to:
• Set up a new network
• Add the gateway to an existing network
Overview of a
new network
The gateway lets you share an Internet connection
among all PCs. You can connect up to sixteen wireless
PCs and up to 4 Ethernet devices to share the Internet
connection. Each PC must have either:
• An 802.11b (Wi-Fi*) adapter
or
• An Ethernet adapter
The following diagram shows how such a network might
look.
You can also create an entirely wireless network of
desktop and laptop PCs. It is not a requirement to have
an Ethernet-connected PC attached to the gateway. In
the previous diagram, eliminate the wired PC. The
gateway manages communication between all PCs and
the Internet, as well as resource sharing (drives and
printers) between PCs. This is an excellent way to create
Power
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a standalone wireless network in your home or small
office.
The instructions for setting up a new network are covered
in the Installation Guide.
Overview of an
existing
network
If your home or small business network already provides
Internet access and you just want to add wireless
capability to your existing Ethernet network (LAN), you
can configure the gateway as an access point. In this
configuration, the gateway connects wireless PCs to the
wired network. The Internet is accessed through the
wired network (if applicable).
The following diagram shows how such a network might
look.
In the above scenario, the gateway is connected to a hub
or switch through one of the Ethernet ports on the back of
the gateway. The Internet port is not used.
More than four PCs with Ethernet adapters require a hub
or switch and the appropriate cables, for up to 16 wired
PCs.
See Setting Up the Gateway on a Network on page 13 to
begin setting up the gateway on an existing network.
Features of the Intel Wireless Gateway II
Using the gateway, you can share Internet access
seamlessly among all the computers on your network
whether you are using Ethernet or 802.11b Wireless
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Activity
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WirelessGatewayII
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Existing Ethernet network
with Internet access
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(Wi-Fi*) adapters or a combination of any of these
technologies.
The Intel Wireless Gateway II has many benefits:
•Internet sharing. Up to 16 wireless plus 4 wired
connections. More than 4 wired connections requires
a network hub or switch which supports up to 32
connections. (16 wired and 16 wireless connections)
•Firewall and data security. Includes NAT firewall
and 64-bit or 128-bit WEP data encryption.
•Fast. Up to 11 Mbps 802.11b wireless (Wi-Fi*) or 10/
100 Mbps Ethernet communication speed.
•Extensibility. Can easily extend a wired network
with wireless devices to create a seamless network.
•Range. The wireless communication range is up to
300 feet, depending on environmental conditions.
•Easy-to-use. You can set up the gateway easily with
the configuration software.
See Glossary on page 76 for definitions of terms you are
not familiar with.
Verify system and service requirements
The computer you use to configure the gateway must
meet certain requirements.
System
requirements
•Microsoft Windows* 98, Me, 2000 (Professional
version), or XP (Professional or Home version)
•CD-ROM drive
•800 x 600 resolution monitor (SVGA) or higher
•10/100 Ethernet adapter
•Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer* 5.0 or
later, Netscape Navigator* 4.78 or later, or
equivalent)
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Non-Windows clients can access the Internet through the
Intel Wireless Gateway II, but not configure the gateway.
These PCs must meet the following system
requirements:
•Macintosh* OS 9.2 or later, with Internet Explorer 5.x
or higher
•Linux* system, with Netscape 4.75 or higher
All PCs and laptops connected to the gateway must
have:
•For a wireless connection: a Wi-Fi* approved IEEE
802.11b-compatible adapter (we recommend the
AnyPoint®Wireless II or Intel PRO/Wireless LAN
network adapters).
•For a wired network: IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet
network adapter, or a hub or switch.
Service
requirements
To use the Intel Wireless Gateway II to manage your
broadband Internet access, you need:
•An Internet access account from your local telephone
company or an Internet Service Provider (ISP).
•A broadband modem (cable or DSL) with an Ethernet
connection.
A look at the gateway hardware
Front panel The front panel of the Intel Wireless Gateway II has a
series of nine lights that provide information about the
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gateway's operational status. The lights are described
below, from left to right.
Wireless Gateway II
Ethernet
Wireless
Link Activity
InternetSystem
Power 1234
LED Description
Power On –The power cable is connected; the gateway has power.
Off –Check that the power cable connectors are securely in
place and plugged into a power source.
System On –This means the gateway is operating.
Off –If this LED is not on, push the Reset buttononthe
back.
Blinking –The Status light blinks whenever any of these reset
situations occur:
•YoupushtheReset button on the gateway’s back panel.
(Refer to Reset in the next table.)
•You click Reset on the System Tools screen in the
gateway configuration software.
Internet On –If you have a broadband modem attached to the
gateway’s Internet port, the light blinks periodically. It blinks at
a rate that corresponds to the amount of Internet traffic (slow
with little traffic and increasingly faster as Internet traffic
increases).
Off –No Internet connection detected.
Wireless Link Off –There are no wireless devices communicating with the
gateway.
Green solid –At least one wireless device is connected to the
gateway.
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Wireless Activity Green blinking –Traffic is detected between at least one
wireless device and the gateway.
The Wireless Activity light blinks continually because the
gateway is always checking whether other wireless devices
are trying to connect to it. The more activity that occurs
between wireless PCs and the gateway, the faster this
indicator blinks.
Ethernet 1-4 Off –No PC is connected to the Ethernet port.
Green solid –A valid link has been established at 10 Mbps.
Green blinking –Traffic is being passed at 10 Mbps.
Amber solid –A valid link has been established at 100 Mbps.
Amber blinking –Traffic is being passed at 100 Mbps.
LED Description
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Back panel
connectors
The gateway's back panel includes the cable connectors
and Reset button.
Reset
Internet Ethernet Power
41
2
35V/2A
Lock
Connector Description
Reset Use an object, such as an open paper clip, to press the reset
switch. You can use the reset switch to either:
•Reset the gateway without losing its current setup values.
Press, then immediately release the reset switch.
•Reset the gateway to its factory-default values. Press and
hold the reset switch for at least 5 seconds before
releasing it.
When the reset operation is complete, the Status light on the
front panel blinks and then stops. See Resetting the gateway
on page 73.
Lock Hardware locking feature. Accepts Kensington-type locking
devices for anti-theft purposes.
Internet Accepts an RJ-45 Ethernet-style connector for attaching the
gateway to your broadband modem.
Ethernet Accepts RJ-45 Ethernet-style connectors for connecting up to
four PCs to the gateway’s 4-port switch.
Power Accepts the cylinder end of the supplied power cable. Plug the
other end of the power cable into a standard electrical outlet.
(We recommend using a surge protector.) See the Power light
on the front panel in the previous table.
Important: Use the power supply included with the Intel
Wireless Gateway II.
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Configuration software and settings
The gateway has internal settings that control the
wireless local area network (WLAN). The gateway also
has settings to control the broadband modem, called ISP
settings. It is important to correctly enter these settings.
Accessing the configuration software
To enter WLAN or ISP settings for the gateway, use the
gateway configuration software. This software is in read-
only memory (ROM) inside the gateway.
Step-by-step 1 Click Start >Programs >Intel AnyPoint > Intel
Wireless Gateway II 1210 >Network Setup Utility.
2When prompted to change the gateway settings, click
Yes.
or
•Open a browser (either Microsoft Internet Explorer*
or Netscape Navigator*) and type the gateway’sIP
address, 192.168.0.10 (unless you changed the
default gateway IP address).
If you have not filled out the Install Information
Worksheet, do so now. The worksheet helps you gather
and record wireless and ISP settings that you need to
configure the gateway.
Following are brief descriptions of both types of settings
and how they are used.
Wireless
settings
Wireless settings determine which wireless devices can
communicate with the gateway. The wireless settings on
the PC's adapter must match the gateway's wireless
settings before the two devices can communicate.
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The settings you must use are the following:
• Network Name (SSID)
•EncryptionKey
You rarely need to change these settings. You can use
the default values.
•Transfer rate: Automatic
•Channel: 11
•Header Length: Long (preamble)
Network Name
(SSID)
The Network Name (also called SSID) determines which
devices can communicate on your wireless network. To
be on the same network, all devices must have the same
Network Name. When a PC tries to join a wireless
network, it sends its Network Name to the Intel Wireless
Gateway. If the Network Names on both devices match,
the PC is permitted to join. The Network Name is also
called network ID code, SSID (service set identifier), or
ESSID (extended service set identifier).
The gateway has a default Network Name of
“Intel Gateway.”The network name is case sensitive. For
security purposes, we highly recommend you change the
default name. If you have an existing wireless device, you
can give the gateway the same Network Name as your
existing wireless devices, or you can create a new
Network Name and use it on all of your wireless devices.
See Changing Network Name (SSID) on page 26.
Encryption Encryption provides additional data security by
converting all of the information that is transmitted over a
wireless network into a form that can be read only by
devices that have the same encryption key. Before
sending information, the device encodes the information
using the key. The receiving device uses the same key to
decode the information. To be on the same network, all
devices must have the same encryption key.
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There are two ways to set encryption:
•Generate a key from text. Enter the same text key
you used on your existing wireless devices, or create
a new one and use it on all of your wireless devices.
The text you use can be any character but it must be
exactly 5 characters or 13 characters long. Five
characters provides 40(64)-bit encryption, while the
13 character string provides 104(128)-bit encryption.
The software automatically generates a hexadecimal
encryption key from the text you enter. To see the
key that was generated, go to the Status screen and
click Details. See Generate an encryption key from
text on page 28.
•Enter a key manually. If the network you are
connecting the gateway to was configured by
manually entering a hexadecimal key (also called a
WEP key), you must use this option. See Manually
enter encryption keys on page 29.
Using data encryption may slightly affect wireless
performance. You can choose an encryption security
level of either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit.
ISP settings If you have already installed a modem, you should be
familiar with these settings. ISP settings control your
Internet connection between the gateway and your
modem. If your modem requires any settings to be made,
your ISP has provided them. For more information about
the ISP settings, refer to the online Help or the Install
Information Worksheet.
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Where to find more information
For more information, go to the following sources for
help.
•See Troubleshooting on page 55.
•Use the troubleshooting online Help, available on the
gateway’s status screen.
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Chapter 2
Setting Up the Gateway on a Network
Do not attempt to connect multiple computers to form a
network until you have configured the gateway to work
with a single computer, as described in the Installation
Guide.
In this chapter, you’ll find information on the following:
■Planning your network
■Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch
■Configuring the gateway as an access point
■Installing wireless adapters on other PCs
■Using Windows* XP Client Configuration Manager
■Configuring the adapter
A word about
networks
This manual assumes that you are familiar with common
network terms and concepts and that you understand
how a basic network is set up. This manual is not meant
to be a comprehensive explanation of networking.
Note This chapter explains how to set up your Intel
Wireless Gateway II as a wireless access point on an
existing network.
To set up the gateway for a new network, see the
printed Installation Guide, or look for the Installation
Guide PDF file on the CD. Double-click My Computer
> CD-ROM drive > DOCS > English > Gateway >
1210 > install_guide_gw1210.pdf.
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Planning your network
Take some time to plan your network before you begin
installation. If you are setting up a new network with
several network devices, it’s important that you start with
the correct device.
1Start with the Intel Wireless Gateway II
•To set up the gateway with a new network, see
the Installation Guide.
•To set up the gateway with an existing Ethernet
network, see Connecting the gateway to an
Ethernet hub or switch.
2Then install wireless network devices such as Intel
AnyPoint®Wireless II Network adapters, Intel PRO/
Wireless adapters or third-party 802.11b (Wi-Fi*)
wireless adapters in each PC you want included on
the network.
Instructions are provided with those devices.
Connecting the gateway to an Ethernet hub or switch
This configuration of the gateway assumes that you
access the Internet through your wired network (not the
gateway).
Instructions for connecting your broadband modem
directly to the gateway for Internet access are in the
Installation Guide.
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Step-by-step These instructions assume you have an existing network
and it is functioning properly.
1Connect one end of the Ethernet cable (included with
the gateway) to any one of the four Ethernet ports on
the gateway.
2Connect the other end to the Ethernet cable to an
available port on your hub or switch.
3Connect the power cable to the power supply.
4Connect the power cable to an electrical wall outlet.
5Connect the power supply cable to the Power port on
the gateway.
Note The other three Ethernet ports on the
gateway can be used for additional network
devices.
Reset
InternetEtnernetPower
Internet port
To Ethernet port
Standard Ethernet cable
Hub or switch
Configuration PC
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Configuring the gateway as an access point
Configure the gateway as an access point if you are
adding wireless connectivity to an existing wired
(Ethernet) network.
In this step, you will use the installation CD to configure
your PC-to-gateway connection.
To manually open the gateway configuration software,
open your browser and type 192.168.0.10 in the address
field. The configuration screens are located inside the
gateway, not on the Internet.
1Insert the CD and wait for the window to appear.
If the window does not appear, double-click the
program icon for Autorun.exe on the CD.
Note If you are connecting the gateway directly to the
modem that accesses the Internet, follow the
connection instructions in the Installation Guide and
use Gateway Mode.
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