Ovislink AirLive WL-5404AR User manual

WL-5404AR QSG V.1.0
August , 2003
Copyright © OvisLink Corp.
AirLive WL-5404AR
802.11G 54 Mbps Wireless Router
95Mbps NAT Throughput
4 x 10/100Mbps LAN port
User’s Manual

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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................ 1
Wireless Router Features ................................................................................................. 1
Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 3
Physical Details.................................................................................................................. 4
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ................................................................................. 6
Requirements..................................................................................................................... 6
Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 3 SETUP................................................................................................... 8
Overview ............................................................................................................................ 8
Configuration Program .................................................................................................... 9
Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................... 11
LAN Screen......................................................................................................................14
Wireless Screen................................................................................................................ 16
Password Screen.............................................................................................................. 19
CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION..................................................................... 20
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 20
Windows Clients .............................................................................................................. 20
Macintosh Clients............................................................................................................ 33
Linux Clients.................................................................................................................... 33
Other Unix Systems......................................................................................................... 33
Wireless Station Configuration...................................................................................... 34
CHAPTER 5 OPERATION AND STATUS............................................................ 35
Operation ......................................................................................................................... 35
Status Screen.................................................................................................................... 35
Connection Status - PPPoE ............................................................................................ 37
Connection Status - PPTP .............................................................................................. 39
Connection Status - Telstra Big Pond............................................................................ 40
Connection Details - SingTel RAS ................................................................................. 41
Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address ......................................................... 43
CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED FEATURES................................................................. 45
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 45
Advanced Menu Screen .................................................................................................. 45
Advanced Internet Screen .............................................................................................. 46
Access Control ................................................................................................................. 50
Remote Management ...................................................................................................... 56
Virtual Servers.................................................................................................................57
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) .......................................................................... 60
Upgrade Firmware.......................................................................................................... 62
CHAPTER 7 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ................................................... 63
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 63
PC Database.....................................................................................................................64
Options ............................................................................................................................. 68
Security............................................................................................................................. 70

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Logs................................................................................................................................... 72
MAC Address .................................................................................................................. 74
Routing ............................................................................................................................. 75
APPENDIX A TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 79
Overview .......................................................................................................................... 79
General Problems............................................................................................................ 79
Internet Access.................................................................................................................79
Wireless Access................................................................................................................ 80
APPENDIX B ABOUT WIRELESS LANS ........................................................... 81
Modes ............................................................................................................................... 81
BSS/ESS............................................................................................................................ 81
Channels........................................................................................................................... 82
WEP.................................................................................................................................. 82
Wireless LAN Configuration.......................................................................................... 82
APPENDIX C SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 83
54Mbps 802.11g Cable/DSL Wireless Router.............................................................. 83
Wireless Interface............................................................................................................ 83
FCC Statement ................................................................................................................ 84
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Chapter 1
Introduction
This Chapter provides an overview of the Wireless Router's features and ca-
pabilities.
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 802.11g Wireless Stations.
Figure 1: Wireless Router
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 Ad-
dress Translation).
• DSL & Cable Modem Support. The Wireless Router has a 100Base-Tx Ethernet port
for connecting a DSL or Cable Modem. All popular DSL and Cable Modems are sup-
ported. SingTel RAS and Big Pond (Australia) login support is also included.
• PPPoE, PPTP, SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond Support. The Internet (WAN
port) connection supports PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Pro-
tocol), SingTel RAS and Telstra Big Pond (Australia), as well as "Direct Connection" type
services.
• 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.
• DMZ. 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.
• 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 specifica-
tions for Wireless LANs.
• 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, 128 Bit are supported.
• Access Control. The Access Control feature can 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 switch-
ing 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.
• Multi Segment LAN Support. LANs containing one or more segments are supported,
via the Wireless Router's RIP (Routing Information Protocol) support and built-in static
routing table.
Configuration & Management
• Easy Setup. Use your WEB browser from anywhere on the LAN or WLAN for configu-
ration.
• 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.
• UPnP Support. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) allows automatic discovery and con-
figuration of the Wireless Router. UPnP is by supported by Windows ME, XP, or later.

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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) tech-
nology 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.
• Stateful Inspection Firewall. All incoming data packets are monitored and all incom-
ing server requests are filtered, thus protecting your network from malicious attacks from
external sources.
• Protection against DoS attacks. DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your
Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much band-
width and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless
Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks.
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.

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Physical Details
Front Panel
Figure 2: Front Panel
LED
Indicator Color
Status
Power Green On - Power on.
Off - No power.
Blinking - during start up.
Red – Hardware error
Internet
Orange (10M)
Green (100M)
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 Internet port. This includes "network traffic" as
well as user data.
WLAN Green On - Idle.
Off - Error - No Wireless connection available.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via
the Wireless access point. This includes "network
traffic" as well as user data.
1 (LAN)
2 (LAN)
3 (LAN)
4 (LAN)
Orange (10M)
Green (100M)
On - Connection to the PC or Hun/Switch attached
to the LAN port is established.
Off - No connection to the PC or Hub/Switch.
Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via
the LAN port. This includes "network traffic" as
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Rear Panel
Figure 3: Rear Panel
Reset Button This button has two (2) functions:
• Reboot. When pressed and 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. Power Off.
2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.
3. Keep holding the Reset Button for a few seconds, until the RED
LED has flashed TWICE.
4. Release the Reset Button. The Wireless Router is now using the
factory default values.
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.
(1/2/3/4) LAN Port
(10/100BaseT)
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs or
Hub/Switch to these ports.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Chapter 2
Installation
This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Wireless Router.
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
IEEE802.11g specifications.
Procedure
Figure 4: Installation Diagram
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.
For best Wireless reception and performance, the Access
Point should be positioned in a central location with mini-
mum obstructions between the Access Point and the PCs.
Also, if using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access
Points should use different Channels.
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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.
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 Internet LED should be ON.
• The WLAN LED should be ON
• For each LAN (PC) connection, the LAN LED should be ON (provided the PC is also
ON.)
For more information, refer to the Front Panel section in Chapter 1.

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Chapter 3
Setup
This Chapter provides Setup details of the Wireless Router.
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 Con-
figuration.
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.
To Do this: Refer to:
Configure PCs on your LAN. Chapter 4:
PC Configuration
Check Wireless Router operation and Status. Chapter 5:
Operation and Status
Use any of the following Internet features:
• Special Applications
• DMZ
• Virtual Servers
• Dynamic DNS
• Remote Management
• Firmware Upgrade
Chapter 6:
Advanced Features
Use any of the following Advanced Configuration
settings:
• PC Database
• Options (Backup DNS, TFTP, UPnP, Firewall)
• Routing (RIP and static Routing)
Chapter 7
Advanced Configuration
Where use of a certain feature requires that
PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this
is also explained in the relevant chapter.
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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 the Wireless Router's default IP Address:
HTTP://192.168.1.254
4. It then displays an authentication dialog for the Wireless Broadband DSL/Cable Router.
Type the default administrator user name, admin, and the default password is left blank
and click ok button.

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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 de-
fault 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 seg-
ment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)

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Setup Wizard
The first time you connect to the Wireless Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically.
(The Setup Wizard will also run if the Wireless Router's default setting are restored.)
1. Step through the Wizard until finished.
• You need to know the type of Internet connection service used by your ISP. Check
the data supplied by your ISP.
• The common connection types are explained in the tables below.
2. On the final screen of the Wizard, run the test and check that an Internet connection can be
established.
3. If the connection test fails:
• Check your data, the Cable/DSL modem, and all connections.
• Check that you have entered all data correctly.
• If using a Cable modem, your ISP may have recorded the MAC (physical) address of
your PC. Run the Wizard, and on the Cable Modem screen, use the "Clone MAC ad-
dress" button to copy the MAC address from your PC to the Wireless Router.
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 perma-
nent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require
you to use a particular Host-
name, 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 perma-
nent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automati-
cally.
User name and password.

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PPTP Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only
when required. The IP address
is usually allocated automati-
cally, but may be Static
(Fixed).
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to
you, if Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you con-
nect to you ISP.
None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your ISP allocates a permanent
IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Big Pond Cable (Australia)
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• Big Pond Server IP address
SingTel RAS
For this connection method, the following data is required:
• User Name
• Password
• RAS Plan

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Home Screen
After finishing the Setup Wizard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in the
future, you will see this screen when you connect. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 5: Home Screen
Navigation & Data Input
• Use the menu bar on the top of the screen, and the "Back" button on your Browser, for
navigation.
• Changing to another screen without clicking "Save" does NOT save any changes you may
have made. You must "Save" before changing screens or your data will be ignored.
On each screen, clicking the "Help" button will
display help for that screen.
From any help screen, you can access the list of all
help files (help index).

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LAN Screen
Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen. The example screen is shown
below.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
Data - LAN Screen
TCP/IP
IP Address IP address for the Wireless Router, as seen from the local LAN. Use
the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is
using a different IP address range. In the latter case, enter an unused IP
Address from within the range used by your LAN.
Subnet Mask The default value 255.255.255.0 is standard for small (class "C")
networks. For other networks, use the Subnet Mask for the LAN
segment to which the Wireless Router is attached (the same value as
the PCs on that LAN segment).
DHCP Server • If Enabled, the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs
(DHCP clients) on your LAN when they start up. The default (and
recommended) value is Enabled.
• If you are already using a DHCP Server, this setting must be
Disabled, and the existing DHCP server must be re-configured to
treat the Wireless Router as the default Gateway. See the follow-
ing section for further details.
• The Start IP Address and Finish IP Address fields set the values
used by the DHCP server when allocating IP Addresses to DHCP
clients. This range also determines the number of DHCP clients
supported.
See the following section for further details on using DHCP.
Buttons
Save Save the data on screen.
Cancel The "Cancel" button will discard any data you have entered and reload
the file from the Wireless Router.

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DHCP
What DHCP Does
A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Server allocates a valid IP address to a
DHCP Client (PC or device) upon request.
• The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots).
• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the client, as well as
allocating an IP Address.
• The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP server.
• Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as DHCP clients.
This is the default Windows setting for the TCP/IP network protocol. However, Windows
uses the term Obtain an IP Address automatically instead of "DHCP Client".
• You must NOT have two (2) or more DHCP Servers on the same LAN segment. (If your
LAN does not have other Routers, this means there must only be one (1) DHCP Server on
your LAN.)
Using the Wireless Router's DHCP Server
This is the default setting. The DHCP Server settings are on the LAN screen. On this screen,
you can:
• Enable or Disable the Wireless Router's DHCP Server function.
• Set the range of IP Addresses allocated to PCs by the DHCP Server function.
You can assign Fixed IP Addresses to some devices
while using DHCP, provided that the Fixed IP Addresses
are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server.
Using another DHCP Server
You can only use one (1) DHCP Server per LAN segment. If you wish to use another DHCP
Server, rather than the Wireless Router's, the following procedure is required.
1. Disable the DHCP Server feature in the Wireless Router. This setting is on the LAN
screen.
2. Configure the DHCP Server to provide the Wireless Router's IP Address as the Default
Gateway.
To Configure your PCs to use DHCP
This is the default setting for TCP/IP under Windows 95/98/ME.
See Chapter 4 - Client Configuration for the procedure to check these settings.

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Wireless Screen
The Wireless Access Point settings must match the other Wireless stations. To change the
Wireless Router's default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature, use the Wireless link
on the main menu to reach the Wireless screen. An example screen is shown below.
Figure 7: Wireless Screen
Data - Wireless Screen
Identification
Regulatory
Domain
It is illegal to use this device in any location outside of the regulatory
domain.
Station name This is the same as the "Device Name" for the Wireless Router.
On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the
name of the Access Point in use.
SSID
(ESSID)
• If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access
points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Service Set Identi-
fier).
• To communicate, all Wireless stations should use the same
SSID/ESSID.
Options
Channel No. • Select the Channel you wish to use on your Wireless LAN.
• If you experience interference (shown by lost connections and/or
slow data transfers) you may need to experiment with different
channels to see which is the best.
• If using multiple Access Points, adjacent Access Points should use
different Channels to reduce interference.