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Chapter 5: Configuring the Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
How to Access the Web-based Utility
To access the Web-based Utility, launch Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, and enter the Router’s default IP
address,
192.168.1.1
, in the
Address
field. Then press
Enter
.
A password request page will appear. Leave the
User Name
field blank. The first time you open the Web-based
Utility, use the default password
admin
. (You can set a new password from the Administration tab’s
Management
screen.) Then click the
OK
button.
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained from your ISP.
Internet Connection Type
Choose the type of Internet connection your ISP provides from the drop-down menu.
•
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
. By default, the Router’s Internet Connection Type is set to
Automatic
Configuration - DHCP
, which should be kept only if your ISP supports DHCP or you are connecting through a
dynamic IP address.
Figure 5-3: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-1: Router’s IP Address
Figure 5-2: Router Login Screen
ip
(internet protocol): a protocol used to send data
over a network.
ip address
: the address used to identify a computer
or device on a network.
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
•
Static IP
. If you are required to use a permanent IP address to connect to the Internet, select
Static IP
.
Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide you
with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Default Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
DNS (1-3). Your ISP will provide you with at least one DNS (Domain Name System) Server IP Address.
•
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
.
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 Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
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 number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Keep Alive 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
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field, you specify how often you want
the Router to check the Internet connection.
The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
•
PPTP
. Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (
PPTP
) is a service that applies to connections in Europe only.
Specify Internet IP Address. This is the Router’s IP address, as seen from the Internet. Your ISP will provide
you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Subnet Mask. This is the Router’s Subnet Mask, as seen by users on the Internet (including your ISP). Your ISP
will provide you with the Subnet Mask.
Gateway. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address.
User Name and Password. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
Figure 5-4: Static IP Connection Type
static ip address
: a fixed address
assigned to a computer or device
connected to a network.
subnet mask
: an address code that
determines the size of the network.
default gateway
: a device that forwards
Internet traffic from your local area network.
pppoe
: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport
packet
: a unit of data sent over a network
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
Connect on Demand: Max Idle Time. You can configure the Router to cut the Internet connection after it has
been inactive for a specified period of time (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated
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 number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
Keep Alive 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
Keep Alive
. In the
Redial Period
field, you specify how often you want
the Router to check the Internet connection. The default Redial Period is 30 seconds.
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Host Name and Domain Name
. These fields allow you to supply a host and domain name for the Router. Some
ISPs, usually cable 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.
MTU
. MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for Internet
transmission. Select
Manual
if you want to manually enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted. The
recommended size, entered in the
Size
field, is 1500. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. To
have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, keep the default setting,
Auto
.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the Router’s local network settings. Changes to the Router’s wireless
network settings are performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
IP Address and Subnet Mask
. This shows both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask, as seen by your
network. The default IP Address is
192.168.1.1
, and the default Subnet Mask is
255.255.255.0
. In most cases,
keeping the default values will work.
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
DHCP Server Settings
The settings allow you to configure the Router’s Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server function. The
Router can be used as a DHCP server for your network. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to
each computer on your network. If you choose to enable the Router’s DHCP server option, you must make sure
there is no other DHCP server on your network.
DHCP Server
. DHCP is enabled by factory default. If you already have a DHCP server on your network, or you
don’t want a DHCP server, then select
Disabled
(no other DHCP features will be available).
Assign Static DHCP
. Every time a PC reboots, it is assigned a new local IP address by the Router. If you want a PC
to be assigned the same IP address every time it reboots, then click the
Assign Static IP
button.
On the
Static DHCP Client List
screen, enter a client name, then enter the static local IP address in the
Assign this
IP
field, and enter the MAC address of the PC in the
To this MAC
field. Then click the
Enabled
checkbox. When you
have finished your entries, click the
Save Settings
button to save your changes. Click the
Cancel Changes
button to cancel your changes. To exit this screen, click the
Close
button.
If you want to see a list of DHCP clients, click the
DHCP Client Table
button. On the
DHCP Client Table
screen, you
will see a list of DHCP clients with the following information: Client Names, Interfaces, IP Addresses, and MAC
Addresses. From the
To Sort by
drop-down menu, you can sort the table by Client Name, Interface, IP Address, or
MAC Address. To view the most up-to-date information, click the
Refresh
button. To exit this screen, click the
Close
button.
Start IP Address
. Enter a value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses.
Because the
Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller
than 192.168.1.254. The default Starting IP Address is
192.168.1.100
.
Maximum Number of Users
. Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the DHCP server to assign IP
addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The default is
50
.
IP Address Range
. The range of DHCP addresses is displayed here.
Client Lease Time
. The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the
Router with their current dynamic IP address. Enter the amount of time, in minutes, that the user will be “leased”
this dynamic IP address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address.
The default is 0 minutes, which means one day.
WINS
. The Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) manages each PC’s interaction with the Internet. If you use
a WINS server, enter that server’s IP Address here. Otherwise, leave this blank.
Figure 5-7: Static DHCP Client List
Figure 5-8: DHCP Client Table
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The Setup Tab - DDNS
Compact Wireless-G Broadband Router
Time Settings
Change the time zone in which your network functions from this pull-down menu. Click the checkbox if you want
the Router to automatically adjust for daylight savings time.
Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes or
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes. Help information is shown on the right-hand side of the screen.
The Setup Tab - DDNS
The Router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website, FTP server, or other
server behind the Router.
Before you can use this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS service at one of two DDNS service providers, DynDNS.org or
TZO.com. If you do not want to use this feature, keep the default setting,
Disable
.
DDNS
DDNS Service
. If your DDNS service is provided by DynDNS.org, then select
DynDNS.org
from the drop-down
menu. If your DDNS service is provided by TZO, then select
TZO.com
. The features available on the
DDNS
screen
will vary, depending on which DDNS service provider you use.
DynDNS.org
User Name, Password, and Host Name
. Enter the User Name, Password, and Host Name of the account you
set up with DynDNS.org.
Internet IP Address
. The Router’s current Internet IP Address is displayed here. Because it is dynamic, it will
change.
Status
. The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
dynamic ip address
: a temporary IP
address assigned by a DHCP server.
Figure 5-9: DynDNS.org
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