Network Everywhere NWR04B User manual

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FCC STATEMENT
The Wireless Cable/DSL Router has been tested and complies with the specifications for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
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Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility 26
Overview 26
Logging In 26
Setup 27
Password 32
Status 33
DHCP 34
Log 35
Help 36
Advanced 37
IP Filtering 38
Forwarding 41
Dynamic Routing 47
Static Routing 48
DMZ Host 50
MAC Address Clone 51
Wireless 52
AppendixA:Troubleshooting 55
Common Problems and Solutions 55
Frequently Asked Questions 67
Appendix B: How to Ping Your ISP’s E-mail and WebAddresses 73
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security 76
Configuring Wireless Security in Windows XP 79
Appendix D: Finding the MAC Address
and IP Address for Your EthernetAdapter 84
Appendix E: Glossary 88
Appendix F: Specifications 97
Environmental 97
Appendix G: Warranty Information 98
Appendix H: Contact Information 99
Network Everywhere®Series
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction 1
The Wireless Cable/DSL Router 1
Features 1
An Introduction to LANs and WANs 2
IP Addresses 2
The Router’s Ports 4
The Router’s LEDs 5
Chapter 2: PlanningYour Wireless Network 7
Network Topology 7
Roaming 7
Chapter 3: Connecting the Router 8
Before You Start 8
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up 8
Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs 10
Overview 10
Configuring Windows 98 SE and Millennium PCs 10
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs 12
Configuring Windows XP PCs 14
Chapter 5: Using the SetupWizard 16
Before You Start 16
The Setup Wizard’s Title Screen 16
Preparing to Set Up 17
Setting Up the Router with a Cable Connection 18
Setting Up the Router with a DSL Connection 22

Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Chapter 1:Introduction
Think of the Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router as a kind of
"splitter" for your Internet connection. Just connect your DSL or Cable
Modem to the Router, and all the computers in your household can share the
Internet -- all at the same time. You can connect your home computers to the
Router with Ethernet cables, or put wireless network adapters in them and com-
municate over radio waves, saving the trouble and expense of running cables
through your house.
Once your computers are connected to the Router, they can communicate with
each other too, sharing resources and files. All your computers can print on a
shared printer connected anywhere in the house. And your computers can share
all kinds of files -- music, digital pictures, and documents. Keep all your dig-
ital music on one computer, and listen to it anywhere in the house. Organize
all of your family's digital pictures in one place, to simplify finding the ones
you want, and easing backup to CD-R. Utilize extra free space on one com-
puter when another's hard drive starts to fill up.
Your home network is secure, too. All wireless communications are protected
by 128-bit encryption. Internet Firewall packet filters keep intruders out, and
block attacks. Parental Controls help you protect your family.It's all easier than
you think -- the included SetupWizard takes you through configuring your net-
work, step by step. With the Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router
at the heart of your home network, you don't need to be a networking genius to
share printers, files, and your Internet connection -- with or without wires.
• Supports Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)
• Internet access logging
• Easy to use setup utility or configure through your networked PC’s Web
browser
• Supports SNTP (Simple Network Time Protocol)
• Internet access control (Parental Controls), by time-of-day or by day of the
week
• Port Trigger function for Internet applications with special requirements
• Remote administration and upgrade feature
• Supports static routing and dynamic routing protocol RIP1/RIP2
• Denial of Service(Dos) Prevention
• Context sensitive configuration help
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The Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Features
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Simply put, a router is a network device that connects two networks together.
In this instance, the Router connects your Local Area Network (LAN), or the
group of PCs in your home or office, to the Wide Area Network (WAN) that is
the Internet. The Router processes and regulates the data that travels between
these two networks.
Think of the Router as a network device with two sides. The first side is made
up of your private Local Area Network (LAN) of PCs. The other, public side
is the Internet, or the Wide Area Network (WAN), outside of your home or
office.
The Router’s firewall (NAT) protects your network of PCs so users on the pub-
lic, Internet side cannot “see” your PCs. This is how your LAN, or network,
remains private. The Router protects your network by inspecting the first pack-
et coming in from the Internet port before delivery to the final destination on
the LAN port. The Router inspects Internet port services like the web server,
ftp server, or other Internet applications, and, if allowed, it will forward the
packet to the appropriate PC on the LAN side.
What’s an IP Address?
IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, includ-
ing PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “loca-
tion,” or address, on the network. This applies to both the Internet and LAN
connections.
There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices.
Static IP Addresses
A static IP address is a fixed IP address that you assign manually to a PC or
other device on the network. Since a static IP address remains valid until you
disable it, static IP addressing insures that the device assigned it will have that
same IP address until you change it. Static IP addresses are commonly used
with network devices such as server PCs or print servers.
If you use the Router to share your cable or DSL Internet connection, contact
your ISP to find out if they have assigned a static IP address to your account.
If so, you will need that static IP address when configuring the Router.You can
get the information from your ISP.
IP Addresses
An Introduction to LANs and WANs
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Dynamic IP Addresses
A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on the network,
such as PCs and print servers. These IP addresses are called “dynamic”
because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device. After a certain
time period, they expire and may change. If a PC logs on to the network (or the
Internet) and its dynamic IP address has expired, the DHCP server will assign
it a new dynamic IP address.
For DSL users, many ISPs may require you to log on with a user name and
password to gain access to the Internet. This is called “Point to Point Protocol
over Ethernet” or PPPoE. PPPoE is similar to a dial-up connection but does not
have a phone number to dial into, and PPPoE is a dedicated high-speed con-
nection. PPPoE also will provide the Router with a dynamic IP address to
establish a connection to the Internet.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Servers
DHCP frees you from having to assign IP addresses manually every time a new
user is added to your network. PCs and other network devices using dynamic
IP addressing are assigned a new IP address by a DHCP server. The PC or net-
work device obtaining an IP address is called the DHCP client. The Router’s
Internet port is, by default, set as a DHCP client.
DHCP servers can either be a designated PC on the network or another network
device, such as the Router. By default, a DHCP server is enabled on your
Router’s LAN ports. If you already have a DHCP server running on your net-
work, you must disable one of the two DHCP servers. If you run more than one
DHCP server on your network, you will experience network errors, such as
conflicting IP addresses. To disable the Router’s DHCP function, see the
DHCP section in Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-Based Utility.
NNoottee::Even if you assign a static IP address to a PC, other PCs can still use
DHCP’s dynamic IP addressing, as long as the static IP is not within the
DHCP range of the LAN IP Address.
If the Router’s DHCP function fails to provide a dynamic IP address for any
reason, please refer to Appendix A: Troubleshooting.
The Router’s rear panel (as shown in Figure 1-1) is where all of its connections
are made.
Internet The Internet Port is where you will connect your cable or
DSL modem with an Ethernet cable. Your modem con-
nection will not work from any other port.
Ports 4, 3, 2 These four LAN (Local Area Network) ports are where
you will connect networked devices, such as PCs, print
servers, and any other Ethernet devices you want to put
on your network. If Port 1 is being used, the Uplink Port
will not work.
Port 1/Uplink Port The Uplink Port is where you can expand your network
by connecting to a switch. Uplinking to a switch is done
by simply running a cable from the Uplink Port to the
other device. The Uplink Port is shared with Port 1.
Pushing in the Uplink button allows this port to be used
as the Uplink port. If the Uplink button is not pushed in,
this port functions the same as Ports 4, 3, and 2.
Power The Power Port is where you will connect the included
AC Power adapter.
Figure 1-1
The Router’s Ports
NNoottee::Since the Router is a device that connects two networks, it needs two
IP addresses—one for the LAN side, and one for the Internet side. In this
User Guide, you’ll see references to the “Internet IP address” and the “LAN
IP address.”
Since the Router has firewall security (NAT), only the Router’s Internet IP
address can be seen from the Internet.
However, even the Internet IP address can be blocked, so that the Router and
network seem invisible to the Internet—This is shown in the Filters section in
“Chapter 6: The Routers Web-Based Utility”.
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The LAN Indicators, shown in Figure 1-2, show the status of information being
transmitted within your local network
WLANAct Green. This LED indicates wireless activity.
WLAN Link Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s wireless func-
tions have been enabled through the Web-based utility.
Power Green. This LED indicates that the Router’s power is on.
Link/Act Green. This LED serves two purposes. When this LED is lit
continuously, this indicates that the Router is connected to a
device through the corresponding port (1, 2, 3, or 4). A blink-
ing LED indicates that the Router is actively sending or
receiving data over that port. When the Uplink Port is in use,
the LED for Port 1 will be lit continuously.
The Router’s LEDs
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Pressing the Reset Button and holding it in for a few seconds will clear all
of the Router’s data and restore the factory defaults. This should be done
only if you are experiencing heavy routing problems, and only after you
have exhausted all of the other troubleshooting options. By resetting the
Router, you run the risk of creating conflicts between your PCs’ actual IP
Addresses and what the Router thinks their IP Addresses should be. You
may be forced to reboot each network PC.
If the Router locks up, simply press the reset button or power it down for
three to five seconds by removing the power cable from the Router’s
Power Port. Leaving the power off for too long could result in the loss of
network connections.
Figure 1-2
Full/Col Green. This LED also serves two purposes. When this LED
is lit continuously, the connection made through the corre-
sponding port is running in Full Duplex mode. A blinking
LED indicates that the connection is experiencing collisions.
Infrequent collisions are normal. If this LED blinks too
often, there may be a problem with your connection. Refer to
the Troubleshooting Appendix if you think there is a prob-
lem.
100 Orange. This LED indicates when a successful 100Mbps
connection is made through the corresponding port.
The Internet indicators, shown in Figure 1-2, show the status of information
being transmitted to and from the Internet.
Link Green. This LED indicates a connection between the Router
and your broadband device or network.
Act Green. This LED blinks when the Router is sending or
receiving data over the broadband (Internet) port.
Diag Red. This LED indicates the Router’s self-diagnosis mode
during boot-up and restart. It will turn off upon completing
the diagnosis. If this LED stays on for an abnormally long
period of time, refer to the Troubleshooting Appendix.
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Chapter 2: Planning Your
Wireless Network
A wireless LAN is exactly like a regular LAN, except that each computer in the
LAN uses a wireless adapter to connect to the network through a wireless con-
nection. Computers in a wireless LAN must be configured to share the same
radio channel.
The wireless adapter provides LAN access for wireless workstations. An inte-
grated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A
group of wireless adapter users and this Router compose a Basic Service Set
(BSS). Each PC equipped with a wireless adapter in a BSS can talk to any
computer in a wired LAN infrastructure via this Router.
An infrastructure configuration extends the accessibility of a PC with a wire-
less adapter to a wired LAN, and doubles the effective wireless transmission
range for two PCs equipped with a wireless adapter Since this Router is able
to forward data within its BSS, the effective transmission range in an infra-
structure LAN is doubled.
Infrastructure mode also supports roaming capabilities for mobile users. More
than one BSS can be configured as an Extended Service Set (ESS). This con-
tinuous network allows users to roam freely within an ESS. All PCs that are
equipped with a wireless adapter, and are within one ESS, must be configured
with the same ESS ID.
Before enabling an ESS with roaming capability, it is recommended to select a
feasible radio channel and optimum Router position. Proper positioning com-
bined with a clear radio signal will greatly enhance performance.
Roaming
Network Topology
Chapter 3: Connecting the
Router
Before plugging everything together, it’s always a good idea to have everything
you’ll need to get the Router up and running. Depending upon how you con-
figure the Router in Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility, you may need
some of the following values from your ISP:
When connecting through a Static IP connection, be sure to have 1) Your
broadband-configured PC’s fixed Internet IP Address, 2) Your broadband-
configured PC’s Computer Name and Workgroup Name, 3) Your Subnet
Mask, 4) Your Default Gateway, and 5) Your Primary DNS IP address.
When connecting through a PPPoE connection, be sure to have 1) Your
PPPoE User Name and 2) Your PPPoE Password.
The installation technician from your ISP should have left this information with
you after installing your broadband connection. If not, you can call your ISP to
request the data.
Once you have the above values, you can begin the Router’s installation and
setup.
Once you are sure that you have the above values on hand, you can begin the
Installation and Setup of the Router.
1. Power everything down, including your PCs, your cable or DSL modem and
the Router.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable from one of your PC’s Ethernet ports to one of the
Router’s LAN ports. Do the same with all the PCs you wish to connect to the
Router.
In addition to accessing the Router through an Ethernet connection, a wire-
less connection can be used to access the Router. See the “For Wireless
Connections” note that follows these connection instructions.
3. Connect another Ethernet cable from your cable or DSL modem to the
Router’s Internet port.
Before You Start
Connecting Your Hardware Together and Booting Up
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Chapter 4: Configuring the PCs
These instructions will help you configure each of your computers to commu-
nicate with the Router.
To do this, you will need to configure your PC’s network settings to obtain an
IP (or TCP/IP) address automatically. Computers use IP addresses to commu-
nicate with each other across a network or the Internet.
You will need to know which operating system your computer is running, such
as Windows 98 SE, Millennium, 2000, or XP. You can find out by clicking the
Start button and then selecting the Settings option. (If your Start menu does-
n’t have a Settings option, you’re running Windows XP. You can select the
Control Panel directly from the Start Menu.) Then, click Control Panel and
double-click the System icon. Click the Cancel button when done.
Once you know which Windows operating system you are running, follow the
directions in this step for your computer’s operating system. If you PC is not
configured with the TCP/IP protocol, you will need to do this for each com-
puter you are connecting to the Router.
The next few pages tell you, step by step, how to configure your TCP/IP set-
tings based on the type of Windows operating system you are using. Once
you've configured your computers, continue to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-
based Utility.
1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network icon to open the Network screen.
Overview
Configuring Windows 98 SE and Millennium PCs
4. Connect the Power Adapter (included) to the Router’s Power port and plug
the other end into a power outlet.
• The Power LED will illuminate green as soon as the power adapter is con-
nected.
• The Diag LED will illuminate red for a few seconds while the Router
goes through its internal diagnostic test. The LED will turn off when the
self-test is complete.
5. Power on the cable or DSL modem. Verify that the power is on by checking
the Link LED in the Internet column on the front of the Router. The Link
LED will be illuminated if the power is on and the modem is ready.
6. Press the Reset button on the back of the Router. Hold the button in for three
seconds, or until the Diag LED illuminates red. This restores the Router’s
default settings.
7. Power on your PC. The Router is now connected.
Continue to the next chapter to configure your PCs.
For Wireless Connections: In addition to accessing the Router through an
Ethernet connection, a wireless connection can be used to access the Router.
After powering on the Router and connecting it to your modem, enter the
Router’s IP Address in the Address field of your wireless PC’s web-browser as
follows: http://192.168.1.1 and press Enter.
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The Router is configured by default to work out of the box
with all Network Everywhere Wireless Adapters. If you have
changed the defaults on your Network Everywhere Wireless
Adapters, or are using other wireless adapters, you must temporar-
ily change your wireless adapter settings to: (SSID = wireless) in
order to initially access the Router wirelessly. After you have
accessed the Router with the default settings, you can change the
Router’s settings to coincide with your Network settings and reset
your adapters.
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Some ISPs—most notably some cable providers—con-
figure their networks so that you do not have to enter a full Internet
address into your web browser or e-mail application to reach your
home page or receive your e-mail. If your Internet home page
address is something very simple, such as “www”, rather than
“www.networkeverywhere.com”, or your e-mail server’s address is
something similar to “e-mail” or “pop3”, rather than “pop.mail.net-
workeverywhere.com”, you won’t be able to properly configure the
Router until you determine the actual Internet addresses of your
Web and e-mail connections.
You mmuussttobtain this information prior to connecting the Router to
your network. You can obtain this information by contacting your ISP.
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5. Click the OK button again. Windows may ask you for the original
Windows installation disk or additional files. Supply them by pointing to
the correct file location, e.g., D:\win98, D:\win9x,
c:\windows\options\cabs, etc. (This assumes that “D” is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive).
6. If Windows asks you to restart your PC, click the Yes button. If Windows
does not ask you to restart, restart your computer anyway.
Repeat steps 1-6 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility.
1. Click the Start button, click Settings and open the Control Panel. From
there, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon. This will
display the Network screen.
2. Select the Local Area
Connection icon for the
applicable Ethernet
adapter (usually it is the
first Local Area
Connection listed).
3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the
Properties button. (See Figure 4-3.)
Configuring Windows 2000 PCs
Figure 4-3
2. Select the Configuration tab
and highlight the TCP/IP
line for the applicable
Ethernet adapter (as shown
in Figure 4-1). If the word
TCP/IP appears by itself,
select that line. (Note: If
there is no TCP/IP line listed,
refer to your Ethernet
adapter’s documentation to
install TCP/IP now.) Then,
click the Properties button.
3. Click the IPAddress tab and
select Obtain an IP address
automatically (as shown in
figure 4-2).
4. Click the Gateway tab and verify that the Installed Gateway field is blank.
Click the OK button.
Figure 4-1
Figure 4-2
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The following instructions assume you are running Windows XP’s default
interface. If you are using the Classic interface (where the icons and menus
look like previous Windows versions), please follow the instructions for
Windows 2000.
1. Click the Start button, open the Control Panel. and click the Network and
Internet Connections icon. Then, click the Network Connections icon to
display the Network screen.
2. Select the Local Area
Connection icon for the
applicable Ethernet
adapter (usually it is the
first Local Area
Connection listed).
3. When the Local Area Connection Status screen appears, click the
Properties button. (See Figure 4-6.)
Configuring Windows XP PCs
Figure 4-6
4. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) (as shown in
Figure 4-4) and click the
Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP
address automatically
and verify that Obtain
DNS server address
automatically is selected
(as shown in Figure 4-5).
Then, click the OK but-
ton and click the OK but-
ton on the subsequent
screens to complete the
PC’s configuration.
Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5
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Chapter 5: Using the Setup
Wizard
The Network Everywhere Wireless Cable/DSL Router comes with an automat-
ed software installation procedure forWindows 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP. This
will configure the Router when connecting it for the first time. Thereafter, con-
figuration can be set through the Web Utility.
Insert the Setup Wizard CD into your CD-ROM drive. Unless you have deac-
tivated the auto-run feature of Windows, the screen shown in Figure 5-1 should
appear automatically.
This screen presents you with all of the options provided by the Setup Wizard
CD. These options include:
Set UpYour First Computer This option is used for configuring the Router
for use with your wireless devices.
Before You Start
The Setup Wizard’s Title Screen
Figure 5-1
4. Select Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) (as shown in
Figure 4-7) and click the
Properties button.
5. Select Obtain an IP
address automatically and
verify that Obtain DNS
server address automati-
cally is selected (as shown
in Figure 4-8). Then, click
the OK button and click the
OK button on the subse-
quent screens to complete
the PC’s configuration.
Repeat steps 1-5 for each PC on your network. When all of your PCs are
configured, proceed to Chapter 6:The Router’s Web-based Utility.
Figure 4-7
Figure 4-8
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At this point, you should verify that your Internet connection (Cable or DSL)
is connected to your PC.Verify that your connection is working properly before
clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to stop the setup process, click
the Exit button.
When the screen shown in Figure 5-3 appears, disconnect your PC from your
Internet connection. Then, connect your modem to the Router’s Internet port
and connect your PC to one of the Router’s network ports, numbered 1-4.These
connections should be made with a Category 5 Ethernet Network Cable. Then,
click the Cable button if you’re connected to the Internet through a Cable
Modem or the DSL button if you’re connected to the Internet through a DSL
Modem.
The following screens will specifically address your cable connection. The
screen shown in Figure 5-4 will ask you to verify that your modem is connect-
ed properly. Verify the connection and click the Next button to continue. If you
wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button. To print this
screen, click the Print button.
Figure 5-3
Set UpAdditional Computer(s) This option should only be used to config-
ure DHCP settings on any additional com-
puters. For setting up a computer’s wireless
settings to use with the Router, configure
your wireless devices with the same net-
work settings as the Router.
Download User Guide This User Guide is available on the Setup
Wizard CD, so you won’t need Internet
access to download this. Clicking this but-
ton brought up this User Guide,
Contact Us This option gives you contact information
for Network Everywhere support.
Exit This option closes the Setup Wizard.
The Setup Wizard allows you to configure the Router quickly and easily. This
process begins on the Title Screen, where you should click the Set Up Your
First Computer button. This will bring up the screen shown in Figure 5-2.
Preparing to Set Up
Figure 5-2
Setting Up the Router with a Cable Connection
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When the screen shown in Figure 5-6 appears, connect the power for the Router
and modem, using a surge protector. Some of the Router’s lights should come
on as shown on the screen. Verify that your connection is working properly
before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the
setup process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print but-
ton.
On the next screen that appears, shown in Figure 5-7, you will configure the
Router’s wireless settings. As this is a wireless router, it can be used with your
wireless devices. However, all settings must be the same for the wireless
devices to be able to communicate with each other. Verify that the following
settings are the same as your other wireless devices:
SSID Think of this as the wireless network’s name. While the
default setting is “wireless”, you should change it to some-
thing unique. It is case sensitive and should not exceed 32
alphanumeric characters.
Channel The preferred settings for this, the channel on which the
wireless signal is broadcast, are 1, 6, and 11.
SSID Broadcast This broadcasts the SSID, allowing access to all nearby wire-
less devices. For increased security, disable this option.
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The next screen (Figure 5-5) will ask you to verify that the Router is connect-
ed properly. Connect the Router as shown, without connecting the power or
modem. Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup
process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
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Figure 5-6
Figure 5-4
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Configuration is complete
and the Router is set up
when you see the final
screen, shown in Figure 5-
9. Click the Finish button
to close the Setup Wizard.
To set up any further com-
puters to connect to the
Router, run the Setup
Wizard again and choose
Set Up Additional
Computer(s). To fine-tune
the Router’s performance,
you can continue to Chapter 6: The Router’s Web-based Utility.
When you first select DSL as your ISP, you will see a warning screen regard-
ing PPPoE (shown
in Figure 5-10). If
you have a PPPoE
connection, follow
these directions. If
your connection is
not PPPoE, disre-
gard these direc-
tions.
The next screen, shown
in Figure 5-11, will ask
you to verify that your
modem is connected
properly. Verify the
connection and click
the Next button to con-
tinue. If you wish to
step back in the setup
process, click the Back
button. To print this
screen, click the Print
button.
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Document and save these settings for future reference and click the Next but-
ton to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back
button.
The following screen will detect your modem’s IP settings and configure the
Router with these settings. (The screen shown in Figure 5-8 is what you would
see if you see if you had a DHCP server.) Click the Next button to continue. If
you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
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Figure 5-7
Figure 5-8
Figure 5-9
Setting Up the Router with a DSL Connection
Figure 5-10
Figure 5-11

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On the next screen that appears, shown in Figure 5-14, you will configure the
Router’s wireless settings. As this is a wireless router, it can be used with your
wireless devices. However, all settings must be the same for the wireless
devices to be able to communicate with each other. Verify that the following
settings are the same as your other wireless devices:
SSID Think of this as the wireless network’s name. While the
default setting is “wireless”, you should change it to some-
thing unique. It is case sensitive and should not exceed 32
alphanumeric characters.
Channel The preferred settings for this, the channel on which the
wireless signal is broadcast, are 1, 6, and 11.
SSID Broadcast This broadcasts the SSID, allowing access to all nearby wire-
less devices. For increased security, disable this option.
Document and save these settings for future reference and click the Next but-
ton to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back
button.
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The next screen (Figure 5-12) will ask you to verify that the Router is connect-
ed properly. Connect the Router as shown, without connecting the power or
modem. Click the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the setup
process, click the Back button. To print this screen, click the Print button.
When the screen shown in Figure 5-13 appears, connect the power for the
Router and modem, using a surge protector. Some of the Router’s lights should
come on as shown on the screen. Verify that your connection is working prop-
erly before clicking the Next button to continue. If you wish to step back in the
setup process, click the Back button.To print this screen, click the Print button.
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Figure 5-12
Figure 5-13
Figure 5-14

Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Chapter 6:The Router’s
Web-based Utility
Use the Router’s web-based utility to administer it. This chapter will describe
each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be
accessed via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the
Router.
For a basic network setup, most users only have to use the following screens of
the utility:
• Setup Enter the settings provided by your ISP.
• Password The Router’s default password is admin. To secure the Router,
change the Password from its default.
The WEP, Status, DHCP, Log, and Help tabs are also available for basic setup.
For advanced setup, click the Advanced Setup tab to access these screens:
Filters, Forwarding, Dynamic Routing, Static Routing, DMZ Host, MAC Addr
Clone, and Wireless.
To access the web-based utility of the Router, launch Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP address, 192.168.1.1, in
the Address field, as shown in Figure 6-1. Then, press Enter.
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Overview
Logging In
Figure 6-1
Note: If your PC’s Windows operating system supports Universal
Plug and Play (UPnP), Windows will offer to create a desktop short-
cut to the Router. Click the OK button to create the desktop icon, and
then double-click the icon to connect to the Router. Otherwise, con-
nect to the Router manually, as directed in steps 1 and 2.
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The following screen will detect your modem’s IP settings and configure the
Router with these settings. (The screen shown in Figure 5-15 is what you would
see if you see if you had a PPPoE connection.) Click the Next button to con-
tinue. If you wish to step back in the setup process, click the Back button.
Configuration is complete and the Router is set up when you see the final
screen, shown in Figure 5-16. Click the Finish button to close the Setup
Wizard.
To set up any further computers to connect to the Router, run the Setup Wizard
again and choose Set Up Additional Computer(s). To fine-tune the Router’s
performance, you can
continue to Chapter 6:
The Router’s Web-
based Utility.
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Figure 5-15
Figure 5-16

Wireless Cable/DSL Router
Firmware Version This entry shows the version and date of the firmware the
Router is using. Future versions of the Router’s firmware will be posted and
available for download on the Network Everywhere website at
www.NetworkEverywhere.com.
Time Zone This drop-down menu allows you to set the time zone in which you
are operating the Router.
Device LAN IP Address The values for the Router’s IP Address and Subnet
Mask are shown here. The default values are 192.168.1.1 for the Device IP
Address and 255.255.255.0 for the Subnet Mask.
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Figure 6-3
Upon entering the address into the web browser, a password request page will
pop up, as shown in Figure 6-2a. (Windows XP users will see a “Connect to
192.168.1.1” window, shown in Figure 6-2b.)
Leave the User Name field empty, and enter admin (the default password) in
lowercase letters in the Password field. Then, click the OK button.
To apply any of the settings you change on a page of the Utility, click the Apply
button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve
entered on any page of the Utility, click the Cancel button.
The Setup screen, shown in Figure 6-3, is the first screen you see when you
access the web-based utility. If you have already installed and set up the Router,
you have already seen this screen and properly configured all of the screen’s
values. Some options on this screen remain the same while the Internet
Connection option will change depending on how you connect to the Internet.
The main options are described first, with all of the Internet Connection types
following.
Host Name/Domain Name These fields allow you to supply a host and
domain name for the Router. Some ISPs require these names as identification.
You may have to check with your ISP to see if your broadband Internet service
has been configured with a host and domain name. In most cases, leaving these
fields blank will work.
Setup
Figure 6-2a
Figure 6-2b

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Wireless (Enable/Disable). In order to utilize the Router’s wireless functions,
select Enable. If you do not wish to utilize any wireless functions, make sure
Disable is selected. (Note: No other wireless functions will be available unless
you enable this setting.)
SSID:The SSID is a unique name for your wireless network. It is case sen-
sitive and must not exceed 32 characters. The default SSID is "wireless "
but you should change this to a personal wireless network name. All wire-
less points in your network must use the same SSID. Verify that you are
using the correct SSID and click the Apply button to set it.
SSID Broadcast - Allows the SSID to be broadcast on your network. You
may want to enable this function while configuring the Router, but make
sure that you disable it when you are finished. With this enabled, someone
could easily obtain the SSID information with site survey software and gain
unauthorized access to your network. Click Enable to broadcast. Click
Disable to increase network security and prevent the SSID from being seen
on networked PCs.
Channel Select the appropriate channel from the list provided to corre-
spond with your network settings, between 1 and 11. All points in your
wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly.
Verify that the correct channel is selected and click the Apply button to set
it.
WEP (Mandatory/Disable). In order to utilize WEP encryption, select
Enable. If you do not wish to utilize WEP encryption, make sure Disable
is selected.
Internet Connection The Router supports three connection types: DHCP,
PPPoE, and Static IP. Each Setup screen and available features will differ
depending on what kind of connection type you select.
Obtain an IP Address Automatically
By default, the Router’s Internet Connection is set to Obtain an IP auto-
matically, as shown in Figure 6-3, and it should be used only if your ISP
supports DHCP.
To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply
button, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve
entered on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any fur-
ther information about anything on this screen, click the Help button.
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Static IP
If you are required
to use a permanent
IP address, then
select Static
(Fixed) IP
address, shown in
Figure 6-4.
IP Address This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet, or
the Internet.Your ISP will provide you with the IP Address you need to spec-
ify here.
Subnet Mask This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by external users on
the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP will provide you with the Subnet
Mask.
Default Gateway Address Your ISP will provide you with the Default
Gateway Address, which is the ISP’s IP address.
DNS (Required) Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain
Name System) Server IP
Address.
To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply but-
ton, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered
on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any further infor-
mation about anything on this screen, click the Help button.
Figure 6-4
Note: Successfully connection to the
Internet means these settings are correct.
Note: To configure WEP encryption, see
Appendix C: Configuring Wireless Security.

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The Password screen, shown in Figure 6-6, allows you to set up a password and
UPnP Services. You can also restore default settings on the Router.
Router Password Set a password for the Router.You can use up to 64 alphanu-
meric characters. The default password is admin. If you don’t change the pass-
word, all users on your network will be able to access the Router using the
default password. For greater security, you should change the password from its
default setting.
UPnP Services Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows XP to auto-
matically configure the Router for various Internet applications, such as gam-
ing and videoconferencing. Click the radio button next to Enable to enable
UPnP Services, or Disable to disable UPnP Services.
Restore Factory Defaults If you select the Restore Factory Defaults option
and click the Apply button, you will clear all of the Router’s settings. Do not
restore the factory defaults unless you are having difficulties with the Router
and have exhausted all other troubleshooting measures. Once the Router is
reset, you will have to re-enter all of your configuration data.
To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply but-
ton, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered
on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any further informa-
tion about anything on this screen, click the Help button.
Figure 6-6
Password
PPPoE
Some DSL-based ISPs
use PPPoE (Point-to-
Point Protocol over
Ethernet) to establish
Internet connections.
If you are connected to
the Internet through a
DSL line, check with
your ISP to see if they
use PPPoE. If they do,
you will have to enable
PPPoE, shown in
Figure 6-5.
User Name and
Password Enter the
User Name and
Password provided by
your ISP.
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time You can configure the Router to cut
the connection with your ISP after a specified period of time (Max Idle
Time). If you have been disconnected 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. In the Max Idle Time field, enter the num-
ber of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access dis-
connects.
KeepAlive Option: Redial Period If you select this option, the Router will
periodically check your Internet connection. If you are disconnected, then
the Router will automatically re-establish your connection. To use this
option, click the radio button next to KeepAlive. In the Redial Period field,
enter the number of seconds you want the Redial Period to last. The default
Redial Period is 30 seconds.
To apply any of the settings you’ve changed on this page, click the Apply but-
ton, and then click the Continue button. To cancel any values you’ve entered
on this page, click the Cancel button. If you should need any further infor-
mation about anything
on this screen, click the
Help button.
Figure 6-5
Important: If you enable PPPoE, remember to remove any
PPPoE applications that are already installed on any of your PCs.
Note: Successfully connection to the
Internet means these settings are correct.

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WAN These fields display the Router’s current MAC Address, IP Address,
Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IPAddress, as seen by external users on the
Internet. The DNS (Domain Name System) IP Address fields show the IP
address(es) of the DNS server(s) currently used by the Router. Multiple DNS
IP settings are common. In most cases, the first available DNS entry is used.
DHCP ClientsTable Click the DHCP Clients Table button to view the list of
PCs that were given IP addresses by the Router.
DHCP
From the DHCP screen, shown in Figure 6-8, you can configure the settings to
your DHCP server. A Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server
automatically assigns an IP address to each PC on your network for you. Unless
you already have one, it is highly recommended that you leave the Router
enabled as a DHCP server.
DHCP Server DHCP is already enabled by factory default. If you already
have a DHCP server on your network, set the Router’s DHCP option to
Disable. Click the Apply button and then the Continue button. If you disable
DHCP, remember to assign a static IP address to the Router.
DHCP
Figure 6-8
The Status screen,
shown in Figure 6-7
displays the Router’s
current status; it
reflects the data and
selections you’ve
entered using the
Setup screen.
All of the informa-
tion provided on this
screen is read-only.
To make changes,
select the Setup tab.
Host Name This field shows the Router’s name.
Firmware Version This field shows the installed version and date of the
firmware.
Login This indicates if you are using a dial-up style connection, e.g., PPPoE.
For PPPoE only, there is a Connect button to click if you are disconnected and
want to re-establish a connection.
LAN These fields display the Router’s current MAC Address, IP Address, and
Subnet Mask, as seen by users on your local area network. The DHCP Server
field shows the status of the Router’s DHCP server function, which is either
enabled or disabled.
Status
Figure 6-7
Note: The information provided and buttons available will vary
depending on the Router’s settings.