Ovislink N.MINI User manual

N.MINI
300Mbps 11/b/g/n Mini-AP
User’s Manual

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AirLive N.MINI User’s Manual
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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been
tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
lReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
lIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be
operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operation in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
IMPORTANT NOTE
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance
20cm between the radiator & your body.

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1. Introduction.............................................................................................. 1
1.1 Overview.................................................................................................................1
1.2 Features .................................................................................................................1
1.3 Features .................................................................................................................2
1.4 Physical Details ......................................................................................................2
1.4.1 Top LED.......................................................................................................2
1.4.2 Bottom Switch..............................................................................................4
1.4.3 Side Panel...................................................................................................4
2. Operation Modes ..................................................................................... 5
2.1 Router Mode...........................................................................................................5
2.2 Access Point Mode.................................................................................................6
2.3 Client Mode.............................................................................................................6
3. Installation................................................................................................ 8
3.1 Hardware Connection.............................................................................................8
3.1.1 AP/ Client Mode .......................................................................................8
3.1.2 Router Mode.............................................................................................8
3.1.3 Bridging the Network................................................................................9
3.2 Login.....................................................................................................................10
3.3 Common Connection Types..................................................................................13
3.3.1 Cable Modems.......................................................................................13
3.3.2 DSL Modems..........................................................................................13
3.3.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless).............................................14
4. Web Configuration................................................................................. 15
4.1 Setup Wizard........................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Router Mode..............................................................................................15
4.1.2 AP/Client Mode ......................................................................................17
4.2 Wireless................................................................................................................19
4.2.1 Basic Settings.........................................................................................19
4.2.2 Advanced Settings .................................................................................22
4.2.3 Security..................................................................................................23
4.2.4 Access Control.......................................................................................27
4.2.5 WDS Settings.........................................................................................28
4.2.6 Site Survey.............................................................................................34
4.2.7 WPS.......................................................................................................35
4.2.8 Schedule................................................................................................36

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4.3 TCP/IP Settings....................................................................................................37
4.3.1 LAN Interface .........................................................................................37
4.3.2 WAN Interface........................................................................................40
4.4 Firewall .................................................................................................................46
4.4.1 Port Filtering...........................................................................................46
4.4.2 IP Filtering..............................................................................................47
4.4.3 MAC Filtering..........................................................................................48
4.4.4 Port Forwarding......................................................................................49
4.4.5 URL Filtering ..........................................................................................50
4.4.6 DMZ .......................................................................................................51
4.5 QoS 51
4.6 Route Setup..........................................................................................................54
4.7 Management.........................................................................................................55
4.7.1 Status .....................................................................................................55
4.7.2 Statistics.................................................................................................56
4.7.3 Dynamic DNS.........................................................................................57
4.7.4 Time Zone Setting..................................................................................58
4.7.5 Denial of Service....................................................................................59
4.7.6 Logs .......................................................................................................61
4.7.7 Upgrade Firmware..................................................................................62
4.7.8 Save /Reload Settings............................................................................62
4.7.9 Password ...............................................................................................63
4.8 Log out..................................................................................................................63
5. PC Configuration ................................................................................... 64
5.1 Overview...............................................................................................................64
5.2 Windows Clients...................................................................................................64
5.2.1 TCP/IP Settings – Overview ......................................................................64
5.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000...............................................64
5.2.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP...............................................66
5.2.4 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista............................................67
5.2.5 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7 .................................................69
5.2.6 Internet Access.......................................................................................71
5.2.7 Macintosh Clients...................................................................................73
5.2.8 Linux Clients...........................................................................................73
5.2.9 Other Unix Systems ...............................................................................73
5.2.10 Wireless Station Configuration ...............................................................74
6. Appendix A: Troubleshooting............................................................... 75
6.1 Overview...............................................................................................................75
6.2 General Problems.................................................................................................75
6.3 Internet Access.....................................................................................................75
6.4 Wireless Access....................................................................................................76

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7. Appendix B: About Wireless LANs .................................................... 78
7.1 BSS .....................................................................................................................78
7.2 Channels ..............................................................................................................78
7.3 Security.................................................................................................................78
7.4 Wireless LAN Configuration..................................................................................79

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1.
Introduction
1.1 Overview
N.MINI is a pocket size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 1 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a
powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the
network with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this wireless router is easy to be
setup and maintained. All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user
interface via web browser. Via the fast wireless network speed up to 300 Mbps, you can be
very comfortable to have experience of high speed web surfing, files downloading, online
game playing, and video conference session and streaming high quality multimedia
materials. The wireless router provides WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP encryption and
IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’data and privacy when
you are traveling.
If not specify, “Wireless Router” means N.MINI in the following paragraph.
1.2 Features
If you encounter a technical issue that can not be resolved by information on this guide, we
recommend that you visit our comprehensive website support at www.airlive.com. The
tech support FAQ are frequently updated with latest information.
In addition, you might find new firmwares that either increase software functions or provide
bug fixes for N.MINI. You can reach our on-line support center at the following link:
http://www.airlive.com/support/support_2.jsp
Since 2009, AirLive has added the “Newsletter Instant Support System” on our website.
AirLive Newsletter subscribers receives instant email notifications when there are new
download or tech support FAQ updates for their subscribed airlive models. To become an
AirLive newsletter member, please visit: http://www.airlive.com/member/member_3.jsp

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Figure 1.4: AirLive Newsletter Suppport System
1.3 Features
nCreate temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot
nHigh security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i
nSupport AP,Router and Client Mode
nWireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
nSupport WPS (Push button/ Pin code)
nSlide switch to change mode (Router/AP(Bridge + Repeater)/Client) easily
1.4 Physical Details
1.4.1 Top LED

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WPS button
Press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, or go
to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless >
WPS page), then the LED will start to flash. Please make a
connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
POWER PWR Green
Off Power off
On Power on
Blinking Power saving mode starting
System SYS Green
On Press reset button two seconds
the
LED will on, keep on pressing
more than 3-5 seconds, the LED
will start to flash
Blinking System CPU is busy
Wireless
LAN WLAN Green
Off WLAN function off
On WLAN link / active
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
WPS WPS Green
Off WPS Off
On WPS active and connected
Blinking WPS is enabled to make a
connection
Ethernet Ethernet Green
Off No Ethernet cable connecting
On Ethernet cable connected
Blinking Receiving/ sending data