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1.

Wired

This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the

MAC address

,

IP

address

and

Subnet Mask

.

2.

Wireless

This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including

Operation Mode

,

Name (SSID)

,

Channel

,

Mode

,

Channel Width

and

MAC address

.

3.

WAN

These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including

MAC address

,

IP address

,

Subnet Mask

,

Default Gateway

and

DNS server

. If PPPoE is chosen as the WAN connection

type, the

Disconnect

button will be shown here while you are accessing the Internet. You can

also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the Internet, just click

Connect

to establish the connection.

4.

Traffic Statistics

This field displays the router's traffic statistics.

5.

System Up Time

The total up time of the router since it was powered on or reset.

4.3

Quick Setup

Please refer to Section

3.2: "Quick Setup"

.

4.4

Operation Mode

Selecting

Operation Mode

will allow you to choose the operation mode for the AP. The AP

supports seven operation mode types,

AP Client Router

,

AP Router

,

Access Point

,

Multi-SSID

,

Repeater (Range Extender)

,

Bridge with AP

and

Client

. Please select the one your want as

shown in Figure 4-2. Click

Save

to save your choice.

Figure 4-2 Operation Mode



AP Client Router -

In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet from WISP.

The LAN port devices share the same IP from WISP through Wireless port. While connecting

to WISP, the Wireless port works as a WAN port at AP Client Router mode. The Ethernet

port acts as a LAN port.

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

AP Router -

In this mode, the device enables multi-users to share Internet via ADSL/Cable

Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through Ethernet WAN port. The

Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at AP Router mode.



Access Point -

In this mode, the device can be connected to a wired network and transform

the wired access into wireless that multiple devices can share together, especially for a

home, office or hotel where only wired network is available.



Multi-SSID -

In this mode, the device can create up to 4 wireless networks labeled with

different SSIDs and assign each SSID with different security or VLAN, especially for the

situation when the various access policies and functions are required.



Repeater(Range Extender) -

In this mode, the device can copy and reinforce the existing

wireless signal to extend the coverage of the signal, especially for a large space to eliminate

signal-blind corners.



Bridge with AP -

In this mode, the device can be used to combine multiple local networks

together to the same one via wireless connections, especially for a home or office where

separated networks can't be connected easily together with a cable.



Client -

In this mode, the device can be connected to another device via Ethernet port and

act as an adaptor to grant your wired devices access to a wireless network, especially for a

Smart TV, Media Player, or game console only with an Ethernet port.



Note:

When you change the operation mode to Client/Repeater, WPS function will stay disabled. Please

manually enable this function if needed when you switch back to Access Point/Multi-SSID/Bridge

mode.

4.5

WPS

Choose

WPS

in the main menu, you will see the page as shown in Figure 4-3. The WPS function

is disabled and cannot be configured in the standard AP mode.

Figure 4-3 WPS



Selected SSID -

If Multi-SSID is enabled, you can choose one of the SSIDs from the

pull-down list.

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

WPS Status -

Enable or disable the WPS function here.



Current PIN -

The current value of the device's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the

device can be found in the label or User Guide.



Restore PIN -

Restore the PIN of the device to its default.



Gen New PIN -

Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the device's

PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.



Disable PIN of this Device -

WPS external registrar of entering the device's PIN can be

disabled or enabled manually. If the device receives multiple failed attempts to authenticate

an external Registrar, this function will be disabled automatically.



Add Device -

You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this

button.

4.6

Network

The

Network

option allows you to customize your local network manually by changing the default

settings of the AP.

Figure 4-4 the Network menu

4.6.1 LAN

Selecting

Network > LAN

will enable you to configure the IP parameters of LAN port on this page.

Figure 4-5 LAN



MAC Address

-

The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't

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be changed.



Type

- Choosing dynamic IP to get IP address from DHCP server, or choosing static IP to

configure IP address manually.



IP Address -

Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:

192.168.0.254).



Subnet Mask -

An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.



Gateway

- The gateway should be in the same subnet as your IP address.



Note:

1)

If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.

2)

If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP

server will not take effect until they are re-configured.

3)

If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host

will change accordingly at the same time.

4)

The device will reboot automatically after you click the Save button.

4.7

Wireless

The

Wireless

option, improving functionality and performance for wireless network, can help you

to make the AP an ideal solution for your wireless network.

Here you can create a wireless local area network just through a few settings. Basic Settings is

used for the configuration of some basic parameters of the AP. Wireless Mode allows you to

select the mode that AP works on. Security Settings provides three different security types to

secure your data and thus provide greater security for your wireless network. MAC filtering allows

you to control the access of wireless stations to the AP. Wireless Statistics shows you the

statistics of current connected Wireless stations. Distance Setting

is used to adjust the wireless

range in outdoor conditions. Antenna Alignment shows how remote AP's signal strength changes

while changing the antenna's direction.

Throughput Monitor helps to watch wireless throughput

information Wireless statistics enables you to get detailed information about the current

connected wireless stations.

There are eight submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-6):

Wireless Settings

,

Wireless Security

,

Wireless MAC Filtering

,

Wireless Advanced

,

Antenna Alignment

,

Distance Setting

,

Throughput Monitor

and

Wireless Statistics

. Click any of them, and you will

be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are

provided below.

Figure 4-6 Wireless menu

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4.7.1 Wireless Settings

Selecting

Wireless

>

Wireless Settings

will enable you to configure the basic settings for your

wireless network on the screen below (Figure 4-7).

Figure 4-7 Wireless Settings in AP Client Router mode



Wireless Network Name

-

Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The same Name (SSID)

must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is set to be

(

XXXXXX

indicates the last unique six characters of each device's MAC address), which can

ensure your wireless network security. But it is strongly recommended that you change your

networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For example,

TEST

is NOT the same as

test

.



Region

-

Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the

wireless function of the device can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of

the device in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is

not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, the Note Dialog of

TERMS OF USE

will pop up. Select

I agree to these terms of use

, and click

Accept

to continue.

Note Dialog



Note:

Ensure you select a correct country to comply with local laws. Incorrect settings may cause

interference.



Transmission Power

- The available options of transmission power are determined by the

region selected.