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Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband Router
Overview
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
Chapter 5: Configuring the Wireless-G Broadband
Router
Overview
You should always use the Setup CD-ROM when first installing the Router. If you do not wish to run the Setup
Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM, you can use the Web-based Utility to configure the Router. For advanced users, you
may configure the Router’s advanced settings through the Web-based Utility.
This chapter will describe each web page in the Utility and each page’s key functions. The utility can be accessed
via your web browser through use of a computer connected to the Router. For a basic network setup, most users
will use these two screens of the Utility:
•
Basic Setup. On the
Basic Setup
screen, enter the settings provided by your ISP.
•
Management. Click the
Administration
tab and then the
Management
tab. The Router’s default password is
admin
. To secure the Router, change the Password from its default.
There are seven main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration,
and Status. Additional tabs will be available after you click one of the main tabs.
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. (Non-Windows XP users will see a similar screen.) 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.) Click the
OK
button to continue.
HAVE YOU:
Enabled TCP/IP on your PCs? PCs
communicate over the network with this protocol.
Refer to “Appendix D: Windows Help” for more
information on TCP/IP.
NOTE:
When first installing the Router, you should
use the Setup Wizard on the Setup CD-ROM. If you
want to configure advanced settings, use this
chapter to learn about the Web-based Utility.
Figure 5-1: Password Screen
isp
: your internet provider
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
The first screen that appears displays the Setup tab. This allows you to change the Router's general settings.
Change these settings as described here and click the
Save Settings
button to apply your changes or
Cancel
Changes
to cancel your changes.
Internet Setup
The Internet Setup section configures the Router to your Internet connection. Most of this information can be
obtained through 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 5-2: Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Figure 5-3: DHCP Connection Type
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
•
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.
Gateway
. Your ISP will provide you with the Gateway Address, which is the ISP server’s IP address.
Static 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.
Figure 5-5: PPPoE Connection Type
pppoe
: a type of broadband connection that
provides authentication (username and
password) in addition to data transport
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
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
•
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.
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.
•
Telstra BigPond
. Telstra BigPond is a service that applies to connections in Australia only.
User Name and Password
. Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP.
Heart Beat Server.
This is the IP address that the Router has, when seen from the Internet. Your ISP will
provide you with the IP Address you need to specify here.
Figure 5-7: Telstra BigPond Connection Type
Figure 5-6: PPTP Connection Type
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The Setup Tab - Basic Setup
Wireless-G Broadband Router with SRX200
Optional Settings
Some of these settings may be required by your ISP. Verify with your ISP before making any changes.
Router Name
. In this field, you can type a name of up to 39 characters to represent the Router.
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. The default setting,
Manual
, allows you to enter the largest packet size that will be transmitted.
The recommended size, entered in the
Size
field, is 1492. You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.
To have the Router select the best MTU for your Internet connection, select
Auto
.
Network Setup
The Network Setup section changes the settings on the network connected to the Router’s Ethernet ports.
Wireless setup is performed through the Wireless tab.
Router IP
This presents both the Router’s IP Address and Subnet Mask as seen by your local network.
Figure 5-9: Router IP
Figure 5-8: Optional Settings
packet
: a unit of data sent over a network
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