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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

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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•

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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•

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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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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