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4.2. Security
Router Password:
Changing the password for the AP Router is as easy as typing the password into
the
Enter
New Password
field. Then, type it again into the Re-enter to confirm.
* Click the
Apply
button to save the setting.
Use the default password when you first open the configuration pages, after you have configured
these settings, you should set a new password for the Router (using the Security screen). This will
increase security, protecting the Router from unauthorized changes.
VPN Pass-Through:
Virtual Private Networking (VPN) is typically used for work-related networking.
For VPN tunnels, the Router supports IPSec Pass-Through, L2TP Pass-Through, and PPTP Pass-
Through.
•
IPSec
- Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a
suite of protocols used to implement secure
exchange of packets at the IP layer. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, IPSec
Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable IPSec Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to
IPSec
.
•
L2TP
- Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol is a protocol used to tunnel Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)
over the Internet. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, L2TP Pass-Through is
enabled by default. To disable L2TP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to
L2TP
.
•
PPTP
- Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is the method used to enable VPN sessions to a
Windows NT 4.0 or 2000 server. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, PPTP
Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable PPTP Pass-Through, uncheck the box next to
PPTP
.
Web Filters:
Using the Web Filters feature, you may enable up to four different filters.
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•
Proxy
- Use of WAN proxy servers may compromise network security. Denying Proxy will
disable access to any WAN proxy servers. To enable proxy filtering, click the box next to
Proxy
.
•
Java
- Java is a programming language for websites. If you deny Java, you run the risk of not
having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable Java
filtering, click the box next to
Java
.
•
ActiveX -
ActiveX is a programming language for websites. If you deny ActiveX, you run the
risk of not having access to Internet sites created using this programming language. To enable
ActiveX filtering, click the box next to
ActiveX
.
•
Cookies
- A cookie is data stored on your PC and used by Internet sites when you interact with
them. To enable cookie filtering, click the box next to
Cookies
.
DMZ:
The DMZ hosting feature allows one local user to be exposed to the Internet for use of a
special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ hosting forwards all the
ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens
the ports you want to have opened, while DMZ hosting opens all the ports of one computer, exposing
the computer so the Internet can see it.
Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a
new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP
function.
1.
To expose one PC, select
Enable
.
2.
Enter the computer's IP address in the
DMZ Host IP Address
field.
3.
Click the
Apply
button.
Block WAN Request:
By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network
from being "pinged," or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also
reinforces your network security by hiding your network ports. Both functions of the Block WAN
Request feature make it more difficult for outside users to work their way into your network. This
feature is enabled by default. Select
Disable
to disable this feature.
* Check all the settings and click
Apply
to save them.
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4.3. System
Restore Factory Defaults:
Click the
Yes
button to reset all configuration settings to factory default
values. Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored. Click the
No
button to disable the Restore Factory Defaults feature.
*Click the
Apply
button to save the setting.
Firmware Upgrade:
Click the
Upgrade
button to load new firmware onto the Router. New firmware
versions are posted at
www.sparklan.com
and can be downloaded for free. If the Router is not
experiencing difficulties, then there is no need to download a more recent firmware version, unless
that version has a new feature that you want to use.
Note: When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its configuration settings, so
make sure you write down the Router’s settings before you upgrade its firmware.
To upgrade the Router's firmware:
1.
Download the firmware upgrade file from the Sparklan website.
2.
Extract the firmware upgrade file.
3.
Click the
Upgrade
button.
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4.
On the
Firmware Upgrade
screen, click the
Browse
button to find the firmware upgrade file.
5.
Double-click the firmware upgrade file.
6.
Click the
Upgrade
button, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: Do not power off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being
upgraded.
Multicast Pass-Through:
IP Multicasting occurs when a single data transmission is sent to multiple
recipients at the same time. Using the Multicast Pass-Through feature, the Router allows IP multicast
packets to be forwarded to the appropriate computers. Keep the default setting,
Enable
, to support the
feature, or select
Disable
to disable it.
MAC Cloning:
The Router's MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware
for identification. Some ISPs require that you register the MAC address of your network card/adapter,
which was connected to your cable or DSL modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC
address registration, find your adapter’s MAC address by following the instructions for your PC’s
operating system.
For Windows 98 and Millennium:
1.
Click the
Start
button, and select
Run
.
2.
Type
winipcfg
in the field provided, and press the
OK
key.
3.
Select the Ethernet adapter you are using.
4.
Click
More Info
.
5.
Write down your adapter's MAC address.
For Windows 2000 and XP:
1.
Click the
Start
button, and select
Run
.
2.
Type
cmd
in the field provided, and press the
OK
key.
3.
At the command prompt, run
ipconfig /all
, and look at your adapter’s physical address.
4.
Write down your adapter's MAC address.
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To clone your network adapter's MAC address onto the Router and avoid calling your ISP to change
the registered MAC address, follow these instructions:
1.
Select
Enable
.
2.
Enter your adapter's MAC address in the
MAC Address
field.
3.
Click the
Apply
button.
To disable MAC address cloning, keep the default setting,
Disable
.
Remote Management:
This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the
Internet. To disable this feature, keep the default setting,
Disable
. To enable this feature, select
Enable
, and use the specified port (default is
8080
) on your PC to remotely manage the Router. You
must also change the Router’s default password to one of your own, if you haven't already. A unique
password will increase security.
To remotely manage the Router, enter
(the x's represent the Router's
Internet IP address, and 8080 represents the specified port) in your web browser's
Address
field. You
will be asked for the Router's password. After successfully entering the password, you will be able to
access the Router's web-based utility.
Note: If the Remote Management feature is enabled, anyone who knows the Router's Internet IP
address and password will be able to alter the Router's settings.
MTU:
MTU is the Maximum Transmission Unit. It specifies the largest packet size permitted for
Internet transmission. Keep the default setting,
Auto
, to have the Router select the best MTU for your
Internet connection. To specify a MTU size, select
Manual
, and enter the value desired (default is
1400
). You should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range.
Log:
The Router can keep logs of all incoming or outgoing traffic for your Internet connection. This
feature is disabled by default. To keep activity logs, select
Enable
.
To keep a permanent record of activity logs as a file on your PC's hard drive, Logviewer software must
be used. This software is downloadable from the Sparklan website
, www.sparklan.com
. In the
Send
Log to
field, enter the fixed IP address of the PC running the Logviewer software. The Router will send
updated logs to that PC.
To see a temporary log of the Router's most recent incoming traffic, click the
Incoming Access Log
button. To see a temporary log of the Router's most recent outgoing traffic, click the
Outgoing
Access Log
button.
*Click the
Apply
button to save the setting.

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