Surecom EP-9610SX-g User manual

EP-9610SX-g
802.11g 54M Wireless
LAN Broadband Router
User Guide
4819610SXZZ0

FCC Statement
This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. 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.
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 manufacturer's
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 or more of the
following measures:
1. Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
WARNING! Any changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the
manufacturer could void any assurances of safety or performance and could result in
violation of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
CE Declaration of conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility. This
meets the essential protection requirements of the European Council Directive 99/5/EC on the
approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility.
Trademarks
All company, brand, and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Contents
1:Introduction ………………………………………… 4
1.1 Feature & Benefit ……………………………… 4
1.2 Technical Specification …………………… 5
1.3 Package Contents …………………… 6
2: Hardware Installation …………………… 6
2.1 Production Description …………………… 6
2.1.1 Front Panel and LEDs …………………… 6
2.1.2 Rear Panel …………………… 7
2.2 Getting Started …………………… 7
2.2.1 System Requirement …………………… 7
2.2.2 Before Installation …………………… 7
2.2.3 Setting Hardware
Connection
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2.2.4 Configure your computer ……………… 8
3: Using Configuration Menu ………………… 15
3.1 Basic Setup …………………… 16
3.1.1 Device Information …………………………… 16
3.1.2 Administration …………………………… 16
3.1.3 WAN ………………………………… 18
3.1.4 LAN ……………………………………… 22
3.1.5 Wireless ………………………………… 23
3.1.6 Advanced …………………………………… 31
4: Trouble Shooting …………………………… 39
5: Glossary …………………………… 40
6: TCP/IP Port List
for Internet Service
………………… 44
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1. Introduction
This 802.11g 54M Wireless LAN Broadband Router is an ideal solution for wireless/wired
Internet surfing and office resources sharing. It provides the fast, robust and flexible features with
high transmission rate up to 54Mbps bandwidth in the 2.4GHz frequency. Not only connect with
802.11g devices, it is backward compatible with 802.11b products and can worked under .11b
and .11g mixed environments. It employs WEP encryption to ensure a more secure wireless
connection. With web-based configure interface, users can easily build up wire or wireless
connection within minutes.
Besides, with firewall function, the Wireless LAN Broadband Router can always protect your
LAN from outsider's break-ins and yet expose your local servers such as Web Server, E-mail Server,
FTP server, for remote access by Virtual Server or DMZ setting.
1.1Feature & Benefit
Wireless – Built in with IEEE 802.11g 54Mbps Access Point
• Complies with 2.4GHz IEEE 802.11g Standard
• Data Rate up to 54Mbps, auto fallback under noisy environment
• Backward compatible with IEEE 802.11b products
• 64/128-bits WEP Encryption supported
Router – Built in with 4 Port 10/100M Internet Broadband Router
• Provides 1 10/100M WAN interface and 4 ports 10/100M switch LAN (RJ-45) interface
• Access control based on URL, IP, Service Port and MAC address
•User-friendly web base management
•Simultaneously acts as either a DHCP server on the LAN and a DHCP client on the WAN
•By using virtual server, outside users will be able to access the internal IP servers via Internet.
• Intruder event log by packet inspection features
• ALG(Application Level Gateway) function for on-line gaming ,MSN and conference
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1.2 Technical Specification
Standards IEEE 802.11g / IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T, IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX
Protocol CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, PPPoE, PPP, PPTP Client, DHCP Client, DHCP
Server, RIP I
Media 100BASE-TX: UTP/STP Cat. 5
WLAN Modulation Scheme 802.11g: OFDM; 802.11b: CCK (11 Mbps, 5.5 Mbps), DQPSK(2 Mbps), DBPSK (1
Mbps)
WLAN Security 64/128 bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
Authentication 802.1x(EAP-MD5,EAP-TLS)
RF Frequency 2400 ~ 2483.5MHz (for US, Canada, and ETSI)
2400 ~ 2497MHz (for Japan)
WLAN Operating Channel 11Channels-US, Canada, 13-Europe, 14-Japan,4-France
Signal Transmit Power 16.5dBm @ 1~11Mbps, 13.5dBm @ 54Mbps
No. Of Port WAN: 1x 10/100M RJ-45 port, LAN: 4 x 10/100M RJ-45 ports
Reset: 1 x Reset Button
Auto MDI/MDIX Yes
PPPoE/PPTP Client Yes
Static /Fixed IP Yes
DHCP Server/Client Yes
UPnP Yes
DMZ Host 1
Routing NAT,RIP I
Event Log Dial Event /Intruder Event/Excessive Ping
Firewall/Packet Filter DoS, URL Blocking, Mac Blocking, Service Port Blocking, IP Address
Blocking, Deny/Allow Ping, Service Time allocation
VPN PPTP, IP Sec pass through
Management Local Web-based configuration, Telnet
LED Indicator Power, Status, Wireless LAN, 10/100M, Link/Act, Col
Environmental Temperature Storage -20 to 70C
Operating 0 to 45C
Humidity 10%~90%, non condensing
Power Consumption Input : 100~240V, 50/60Hz Output : DC5V / 2000mA
Conformance FCC class B, CE mark class B
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1.3 Package Content
• One 4 Port Wireless LAN Broadband Router
• One Power adapter
• One CD-ROM
• One Quick Installation Guide
• One warranty card
2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Product Description
You can place this Wireless LAN Broadband Router vertically , horizontally or even hang it on the
wall.
2.1.1 Front Panel and LEDs
Front Panel :
With its Diagnostic LEDs, you could easily get status information.find out where the problem is.
The LEDs are explained in the following tables.
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Label Color Status Meaning Number of LEDs
On Link On
Blinking Activity
Off Link Off
On 100Mbps Mode
Off 10Mbps Mode
Blinking Normal work mode
off Work mode fail
On Link On
Blinking Activity
Off Link Off
Green 1
Link/Act. Green 4 x LAN,1 x WAN
Green 1
4 x LAN,1 x WAN100 Green
WLAN
(Link/Act)
STATUS
Note : In normal status the status Led blinks every second.
2.1.3 Rear Panel
The following graphic shows the rear panel of Wireless Router
•DC In: To connect the adapter to receive power.
•LAN 1~4: To connect networked PC or uplink to Switch or Hub.
•WAN: To connect the Cabel/DSL modem via Cat.5 RJ-45 cable.
•Reset: Pressing the Reset button for more than 5 seconds, the router will restore to factory default
setting.Press 3 second for software reset.Please note that this should be done only when you had
tried all the troubleshooting options. Pressing the Reset button during operation may bring you
into the risk of creating IP address conflict between your PC and the router. In such a case, you
may be compelled to reboot your entire system.
2.2 Getting Started
Please refer to the following sections of this manual for additional information about setting up
a network.
2.2.1 System Requirement
Before you getting started, make sure that you meet the following requirements.
1. An Internet connection through a cable or DSL modem
2. A computer with an Ethernet network card
3. Your Windows CD, if your computer is running Windows 95, 98, or ME
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4. UTP network cable with RJ-45 connector

5. Either Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or above version) or Netscape Navigator 4.0 (or above
6. ess Connection, you need Wireless LAN Card / USB Adapter.
.2.2 Before Installation
our router to any network device, make sure you get the following
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assigned by your local ISP
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ddress
information mentioned above from your ISP. If not, contact your
r Router when you have all the information mentioned
.Power all devices down. This should include your PCs, Cable or DSL modem and the
onnecting a Cable Modem or DSL Modem: Connect your Cable or DSL modem to the
Router to your PCs. Connect computers directly to the Router on
Step 1. TCP/IP Configuration
hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure
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For Wirel
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Before you start to connect y
lues from your ISP. You will need those values to setup the Router and configure you networked
PCs to accept the IP address the Router chooses to assign them.
•PPPoE User Name and Password or Fixed Internet IP Address
•Your Subnet Mask
•Your Default Gatew
•Your Primary DNS IP a
You are supposed to have all those
ISP and they will be able to supply all the information you need.
2.2.3 Setting Hardware Connection
Follow the steps listed below to install you
above.
Step 1
Router.
Step 2. C
WAN port on the rear panel.
Step 3. Connect the Wireless
ports 1~4 on the rear panel. If you have more than 4 computers need to be connected, connect a
hub or a switch (using its uplink port) and connect additional computers to that device.
Step 4. Power: Plug the power cord into the power jack. And power on computers.
2.2.4 Configure your computer
•Windows 95/98/ME
After you have completed the
ur computer to connect to your Router.
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1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button and choose “Settings”, then
click “Control Panel”.
2. From “Control Panel”, double-click the “Network” icon.
. In the “Network” window, under the “Configuration” tab, double-click the “TCP/IP” entry
4. On the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box, make sure “Obtain an IP
anot,
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that is listed with your network card.
ddress automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are selected. If
select them and click “OK” and close window.
5. Locate your IP address and Subnet Mask. Type them in the spaces provided below.
”6. Click the “Gateway” tab and record the numbers listed under “Installed gateways.
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. Click the “DNS Configuration” tab. Locate the DNS servers listed under “DNS Server7
Search Order”. And Click “OK”.
8. System may need your Windows 95/98/ME CD to copy some files. After it finishes copying,
tep. 2 Disable HTTP Proxy
er and click the stop button. Click “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
please restart your system.
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• Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explor
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ternet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Then click the “LAN
3. Clear all the checkboxes.
2. In the “In
Settings” button.
4. Click “OK”, and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window.
Netscape
cape and click the stop button. Click “Edit”, then click “Preferences…”
. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click
tep. 3 Obtain IP Settings from Your Router
g” to open the IP Configuration utility.
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1. Open Nets
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“Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the Internet.” Click “OK”.
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1. Click “Start”, then “Run…”. Type “winipcf
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2. Click the “Release All” button.
. Click the “Renew All” button
. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.8.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and your
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hardware setup by connecting your devices, you need to configure
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Default Gateway is 192.168. 8.1. Click “OK” to close the “IP Configuration” window.
Windows NT/2000/XP
Step 1. TCP/IP Configuration
After you have completed the
ur computer to connect to your Router.
1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Start” button. Choose “Settings”, then
2. From “Control Panel”, double-click the “Network & Dial-Up Connections” icon.
. Double-click the icon that corresponds to the connection to your router.
. Click “Properties” and double-click “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)”.
. On the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties” dialog box, make sure “Obtain an IP
tep. 2 Disable HTTP Proxy
rer and click the stop button. Click “Tools” then “Internet Options”.
2. In the “Internet Options” window click the “Connections” tab. Then click the “LAN
click “Control Panel”.
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address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” are selected.
If not, select them and click “OK” and close window.
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•Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explo
Settings” button.
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lear all the checkboxes.
, and then click “OK” again to close the “Internet Options” window.
Netscape
cape and click the stop button. Click “Edit,” then click “Preferences…”
. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click
tep. 3 Obtain IP Settings from Your Router
t” button, then “Programs“, then “Accessories”
ype “IPCONFIG /RELEASE” and press “Enter”.
. Type “IPCONFIG /RENEW” and press “Enter”.
4. Verify that your IP address is now 192.168.8.xxx, your Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0
it” and close window.
MAC OS 7.X or above
tion
lick “Control Panels” and select TCP/IP.
Connect Via.”field.
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4. Click “OK”
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1. Open Nets
2
“Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the Internet”. Click “OK”.
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1. From the Windows desktop, click the “Star
and then click“Command Prompt”.
2. T
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and your Default Gateway is 192.168.8.1. Click “OK” to close the “IP Configuration”
window.
5. Type “Ex
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Step 1. TCP/IP Configura
1. Pull down the Apple Menu. C
2. In the TCP/IP dialog box, make sure that “Ethernet” is selected in the “
Make sure “Using DHCP Server” is already selected in the “Configure”field and close
window.
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3. Another box will appear asking whether you want to save your TCP/IP settings. Click
Save.
Step. 2 Disable HTTP Proxy
• Internet Explorer
1. Open Internet Explorer and click the stop button. Click “Edit” then “Preferences”
2. Select “Proxies” and uncheck all checkboxes and click “OK”.
•Netscape
1. Open Netscape and click the stop button. Click “Edit”, then click “Preferences…”
2. In the “Preferences” window, under “Category” double-click “Advanced”, then click
“Proxies”. Select “Direct connection to the Internet”. Click “OK”.
Step. 3 Obtain IP Settings from Your Router
1. Pull down the Apple Menu. Click “Control Panels” and select TCP/IP.
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2. In the TCP/IP window, your new settings will be shown. Verify that your IP address is
192.168.8.xxx, Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and Default Gateway is 192.168.8.1.Close
Window.
3. Using Configuration Menu
After configuration of your network, you can access the Router via Web browser and type the IP
Address of Router. The default IP address of this Router is http://192.168.8.1
Please note that if you have changed the default IP Address assigned to the Router, make sure to
enter the correct IP Address.
The default “Password” is “admin”. Please refer to “Administration” page to check how to
change your password.
3.1 Basic Setup
3.1.1Device information
After enter password, the first page is the Device Information of the Wireless Router.
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This page shows the detail status of the Wireless Router, and displays the current LAN/WAN
information.
-Clear : Clear the traffic counter.
-Refresh : Update to the latest information.
3.1.2 Administration
Click the Administration on the left frame to change settings.
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System Setting
-Reset to Default : Reset system settings to factory default.
-Backup System Setting: Save the current system settings in order to restore in the future if needed.
-Restore System Setting: Restore the system settings from a saved backup file. When completed,
the Wireless Router restarts automatically.
Note : The Wireless Router allows system settings Backup/Restore only when both firmware
versions are the same., or the Wireless Router will deny the restore operation for reliability
considerations.
Administrator
-Password : If you want to change the password, type your old password and enter new ones. Then
press OK to complete the password setting.
-Auto Logout: You can type in the idle time (default 300 seconds) to set the logout time.Whenever
the router is idle for the preset idle time, the Wireless Router will logout automatically.
Upgrade Firmware
If you have download the latest firmware , you can click “browse” to choose the correct firmware
file to upgrade. When the correct file has been selected, click “Go” to upgrade firmware. After
20-30 second, the Wireless LAN Broadband Router will restart automatically.
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Miscellaneous Command
-View system events log : Click “View System Log” to browse the log record. System events such
as system start,administrator log-in / log-out, dial/hang-up, and hacker intrusion events are recorded
in time sequence in this file. The log record provides the administrator with useful data for
troubleshooting. You can click “Refresh” to update these events and click “Back” to return to the
Administration page.
-Clone MAC : Duplicates the MAC address of the administrator’s PC into WAN MAC of the
Wireless LAN Broadband Router.
-Restart System : Forces the Wireless LAN Broadband Router to restart immediately.
3.1.3 WAN
Click WAN in the left frame to setup.
You can set up your connection type according to your ISP. When finishing setting, click “Save
& Restart” button to save0
Note: After applying these settings, sometimes connection information is stored on the modem
and needs to be updated. You may need to shut down and restart your modem.
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Static IP Address : If your ISP has assigned you a static IP address, you may connect to the Internet
by using a fixed, or static address. To set up a Fixed IP for WAN, type the following information in
the blank :
WAN IP Address: Enter the IP Address provide by your ISP.
WAN Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask provide by your ISP
WAN Gateway IP Address: Enter the Gateway IP Address provide by your ISP.
WAN 1st DNS: Enter the Domain Name server Address provided by your ISP.
WAN 2nd DNS: The second DNS
After typing all the information, click “Save&Restart” button.
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DHCP Client : DHCP Client means that the ISP will dynamically assign the IP address and other
settings.Most cable modems use this connection type. In most cases , the “Domain Name” and
“Host Name” are unused for most ISPs, so keep them blank.However, some ISP may require you
to fill in these data , please contact your ISP for the correct Domain name and Host Name.
You should click the “Save&Restart” button to store these settings.You can check the assigned
IP address on the “Device Info” page.
PPPoE
Most DSL service connect to the internet through PPPoE dial-up service , if you are not sure you
can check the ISP if they use PPPoE for dial-up service. If they do, select the PPPoE option.
Fill the following info in the blank, your ISP should provide you with such information.
-PPPoE account
-PPPoE password
-PPPoE Service Name
-Dial on Demand : Enable this function,the Wireless Router will to dial up to the ISP automatically
when LAN user trying to access the Internet or the current WAN connection is disconnected.
-Auto disconnect when Idle over _____ sec : fill in the blank if you want to disconnect
automatically when your Internet connection is idle more than that period of time.
You should click the “Save&Restart” button to complete the setting process.
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