TwinMOS Booming User manual

TwinMOS Booming
802.11b
Wireless Router
User’s Manual
TwinMOS®

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Contents
PACKAGE CONTENTS……........................................................2
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................3
DESCRIPTION OF HARDWARE..........................................................4
BASIC INSTALLATION PROCEDURE……….…………………………..……..6
CONNECTING THE AP ROUTER………..............................................…..9
WEB MANAGEMENT SETTINGS.....................................................…..13
TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................…..27
GLOSSARY…................................................................................................…..29
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.......................................…..33
FCC CAUTION ................…………………………………………………..........…..34

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PACKAGE CONTENTS
Unpack your Booming AP Router kit and verify that all items are present.
 Booming Wireless Router
 User’s Manual (on CD)
 Power Adapter (7.5V/1.1A)
 Antenna
If any of the items described appear to be damaged or missing, please contact your reseller.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router is an ideal broadband sharing
solution for SOHO and home networks, featuring a wireless LAN function that reduces the
necessity of connecting stations via a wired LAN.
The Wireless Router manages all IP address assignments by DHCP, relieving users of the necessity
of manually configuring clients for inter-client communication and access to the Internet. A built-in
firewall provides extra security from malicious attack.
The intuitive Web browser interface enables users to configure all aspects of the router, including
making LAN, WAN, and WLAN settings, making access restrictions, setting administrative and
user passwords.
This Booming Wireless Router supports following features：
 Compatible with IEEE 802.11b Direct Sequence high data rate specifications.
 Supports high-speed wireless connections up to 11 Mbps
 Easy setup through a Web browser on any operating system that supports TCP/IP.
 10 Mbps WAN port connection to xDSL/Cable modem.
 Four 10/100 Mbps Ethernet switch ports.
 DHCP for dynamic IP configuration, and DNS for domain name mapping.
 64/128-bit Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) data encryption.
 Web-based firmware upgrade

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Description of Hardware
Front Panel
The front panel provides LED’s for device status. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each
feature. LED State Color Meaning
On Green The device is receiving power.
Power Off ━The device is not receiving power.
WLAN Link On Green Indicates that the device is connected to WLAN.
On Red Indicates WLAN status.
WLAN Tx/Rx Blinking Red Indicates WLAN traffic.
10/100 On Red Indicates link speed(10/100 Mbps)
On Green Link is established.
On Flashing Green Packet transmit or receive activity.
Act
Off ━No link activity.

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Rear Panel
Item Description
LAN ports The four RJ-45 Ethernet ports allow you to con-nect client PCs or LAN
hubs to the Wireless Router.
WAN port WAN port (RJ-45). Connect your Cable modem, xDSL modem, or an
Ethernet router to this port.
Power port Connect the included power adapter to this inlet.
Warning: The included power adapter is DC 7.5V/1.1A. Using the
wrong type of power adapter may cause damage.
Antenna Two antennas provide wireless LAN functionality and ensure optimal
signal strength.
Reset button(Side) Use this button to reset the power and restore the default factory
settings by pressing this button for five seconds.

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Basic Installation Procedure
Connecting the Router to the LAN
You can connect the WLAN 11b Router to your PC, a hub, or a switch. Run the Ethernet cable from one
of the LAN ports on the rear of the WLAN 11b Router to your computer’s network adapter or to another
network device. You can also connect the WLAN 11b Router to your PC or to a client adapter via radio
signals. Position one antenna on the back of the WLAN 11b Router into the desired positions.
Connecting the Router to the WAN
Prepare an Ethernet cable for connecting the WLAN 11b Router to a Cable/xDSL modem or Ethernet
router.

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Internal
xDSL/Cable modem
Power On
Connect the power adapter to the WLAN 11b Router.
SOHO/Home Networking
WAN

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Wireless
Office Networking
LAN

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CONNECTING THE AP ROUTER
Follow the procedure below to connect the AP Router.
LAN connecting
 Plug a Ethernet cable into a free LAN port at the rear of the router. Plug the other end of the
cable into the RJ-45 port on your computer.
 Turn on power supply for AP Router.
 Setting TCP/IP to work with the AP Router.
 Windows XP
1. Click Start, Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel opens:
2.
Right-click the Network icon and select Open to open the Network Connections dialog:

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3.Right- click the appropriate LAN connection and click Properties to open the properties dialog for the
connection:
4.Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties:

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5.Assign a IP address, follow these steps:
a. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the radio button next to Use the following IP
address:
b. Enter an IP address in the IP field. In the example shown, IP addresses is 192.168.1.X(Where
X means 2-253)
c. Type a Subnet Mask value is 255.255.0.0.
d. Type the router’s IP address in the “Default gateway” field.
e. Check the radio button next to “Use the following DNS server addresses” and type the ISP
do-main name server IP address.
f.ClickOK. You are returned to the Network configuration dialog box.
6. Click OK to apply the settings and exit the Network configuration dialog box.
 Open your Web browser and type the router IP address in the address bar. The Router
default IP address is 192.168.1.254.

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Wireless connecting
 Turn on power supply forAP Router.
 Insert 802.11b wireless LAN card to your PC.
 Setup your wireless utility. The SSID is “RTL8181-AP”,WEPoff, Infrastructure mode.
 Setting TCP/IP to work with the AP Router.
 Open your Web browser and type the router IP address in the address bar. The Router default
IP address is 192.168.1.254.

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WEB MANAGEMENT SETTINGS
Before using the Web browser interface, be sure you have set up your computer’s network
configuration. Refer to page 7.
Access Point Status Page
This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device.

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Wireless--Basic Settings Page
This page is used to configure the parameters for wireless LAN clients which may connect to your
Access Point. Here you may change wireless encryption settings as well as wireless network parameters.
 Disable Wireless LAN Interface
When the setting is checked, the RF signal of the device will be disabled.
 SSID
The name of the wireless network. This name cannot be longer than 32 characters. The default value is
“RTL8181-AP.
 Channel Number
A transmission channel for wireless communications. The channel of any wireless device must match
the channel selected here in order for the wireless device to access the LAN and WAN via the router.
 Associated Clients
Click “Show Active Clients” button to launch the Active Wireless Client Table. This table shows the
MAC address, transmission, receipt packet counters and encrypted status for each associated wireless
client.
 Apply Changes
Click “Apply” button to save and implement the new settings.
 Reset
Click “Reset” button to reload default settings.

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Wireless—Advanced Settings Page
These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about
wireless LAN. These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have
on your Access Point.
 Authentication Type
This setting has to be consistent with the wireless devices which the adapter intends to connect.
•Open System – No authentication is needed among the wireless devices.
•Shared Key – Only wirelss devices using a shared key (WEP Key) are allowed to connecting each
other. Setup the same key as the wireless devices which the adapter intends to connect.
•Auto – Auto switch the authentication algorithm depending on the wireless devices which the adapter
is connecting to.
 Fragment Threshold
The value defines the maximum size of packets, any packet size larger than the value will be fragmented.
If you have decreased this value and experience high packet error rates, you can increase it again, but it
will likely decrease overall network performance. Select a setting within a range of 256 to 2346 bytes.
Minor change is recommended.
 RTS Threshold
Minimum packet size required for an RTS (Request To Send). For packets smaller than this threshold,
an RTS is not sent and the packet is transmitted directly to the WLAN. Select a setting within a range of
0 to 2347 bytes. Minor change is recommended
 Beacon Interval
This value specifies the duration between beacon packets (milliseconds). The beacon packets include the
Router’s information and are broadcasted to the WLAN network periodly.

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 Data Rate
Auto - When it is enabled, the device will choose the most suitable transmission rate automatically.
 Preamble Type
Select either a short preamble or long preamble. Select a short preamble for WLANs with high network
traffic; select a long preamble when the network traffic is low.
 Broadcast SSID
Enables and disables a Service Set Identifier broadcast. When enabled, the SSID of the router is sent to
wireless enabled devices on the LAN. Set the router's SSID in the Basic screen.
Wireless—Security Page
This page allows you setup the WEP security. Turn on WEP by using Encryption Keys could prevent
any unauthorized access to your wireless network.
 Key Length
You may select the 64-bit or 128-bit to encrypt transmitted data. Larger key length will provide higher
level of security, but the throughput will be lower.
 Default Tx Key
Select one of the keys (1~4) as the encryption key.
 Encryption Key1~Key4
The keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill the text box by following the
rules below.

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•64-bit – Input 10 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9”range) as the encryption keys. For
example: “0123456aef“.
• 128-bit – Input 26 digit Hex values (in the “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) as the encryption keys. For
example:“01234567890123456789abcdef“.
Wireless—Access Control Page
If you enable wireless access control, only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the access
control list will be able to connect to your Access Point. When this option is enabled, no wireless clients
will be able to connect if the list contains no entries
TCP/IP Settings—LAN Interface Page
This page is used to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the LAN port of
your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet mask, DHCP, etc..

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 IPAddress
This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254.
 Subnet Mask
Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet mask is 255.255.0.0
 Default Gateway
Allows administrator to use the Default Gateway address, assign a specific Gateway address, or block
clients from Gateway notification.
 DHCP Server
Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connecting
to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default. All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom
of the screen, providing the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the client.
 DHCP Client Range
Sets the beginning address and range of addresses to be assigned by the Router’s DHCP server function.
Select up to 253 consecutive addresses (nodes).The IPs to be excluded from the range specification
should be entered in the specified field.

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TCP/IP Settings—WAN Interface Page
This page is used to configure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of
your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, PPPoE, DNS, etc..
When using DHCP Fixed IP, enter the following information in the fields (some information is provided
by your ISP):
 IPAddress
Select whether you want to specify an IP address manually, or want DHCP to obtain an IP address
automatically. When Specify IP is selected, type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the
text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this information.
When using PPPoE, enter the following information in the fields (some information is provided by your
ISP)
 User Name
Type your PPPoE user name.