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1.2.1.4

Time and Date

The P-330W

allows you to get the current time and date from an external server when you turn

on your P-330W. You can also set the time manually.

1.2.1.5

Reset Button

The P-330W reset button is built into the rear panel. You can use this button to either cause the

P-330W to reboot, or to reset the P-330W to factor defaults. Use this button to restore the

factory default password to 1234; IP address to 192.168.10.1, subnet mask to 255.255.255.0

and DHCP server enabled with a pool of 32 IP addresses starting at 192.168.10.33. For further

instructions see Chapter 2.

1.2.2

Removable Antenna

The P-330W antenna uses an RP-SMA connection to attach to the P-330W.

It is possible to

remove the antenna and replace it with another antenna that offers different performance

characteristics.

1.2.3

Non-Physical Features

1.2.3.1

Firewall

The P-330W is a home firewall with DoS (Denial of Service) protection. By default, all

incoming traffic from the WAN to the LAN is blocked unless it is initiated from the LAN.

1.2.3.2

802.11b Wireless LAN Standard

The P-330W, complies with the 802.11b wireless standard.

The 802.11b data rate and corresponding modulation techniques are as follows. The

modulation technique defines how bits are encoded onto radio waves.

Table 1

IEEE 802.11b

DATA RATE (KBPS)

MODULATION

1

DBPSK (Differential Binary Phase Shift Keyed)

2

DQPSK (Differential Quadrature Phase Shift Keying

)

5.5 / 11

CCK (Complementary Code Keying)

Note:

The P-330W may be prone to RF (Radio Frequency)

interference from other 2.4 GHz devices such as microwave

ovens, wireless phones, Bluetooth enabled devices, and other

wireless LANs

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1.2.3.3

802.11g Wireless LAN Standard

The P-330W, complies with the 802.11g wireless standard and is also fully compatible with

the 802.11b standard. This means an 802.11b radio card can interface directly with an 802.11g

device (and vice versa) at 11 Mbps or lower depending on range. 802.11g has several

intermediate rate steps between the maximum and minimum data rates. The 802.11g data rate

and modulation are as follows:

1.2.3.4

Packet Filtering

The packet filtering mechanism blocks unwanted traffic from entering/leaving your network.

1.2.3.5

Universal Plug and Play (UPnP)

Using the standard TCP/IP protocol, the P-330W and other UPnP enabled devices can

dynamically join a network, obtain an IP address and convey its capabilities to other devices

on the network.

1.2.3.6

PPPoE

PPPoE facilitates the interaction of a host with an Internet modem to achieve access to high-

speed data networks via a familiar "dial-up networking" user interface.

1.2.3.7

PPTP Encapsulation

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a network protocol that enables secure transfer of

data from a remote client to a private server, creating a Virtual Private Network (VPN) using a

TCP/IP-based network.

PPTP supports on-demand, multi-protocol and virtual private networking over public

networks, such as the Internet. The P-330W supports one PPTP server connection at any given

time.

1.2.3.8

Dynamic DNS Support

With Dynamic DNS (Domain Name System) support, you can have a static hostname alias for

a dynamic IP address, allowing the host to be more easily accessible from various locations on

the Internet. You must register for this service with a Dynamic DNS service provider.

Table 2

IEEE 802.11g

DATA RATE (MBPS)

MODULATION

6/9/12/18/24/36/48/54

OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing)

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1.2.3.9

Network Address Translation (NAT)

Network Address Translation (NAT) allows the translation of an Internet protocol address

used within one network (for example a private IP address used in a local network) to a

different IP address known within another network (for example a public IP address used on

the Internet).

1.2.3.10

Port Forwarding

Use this feature to forward incoming service requests to a server on your local network. You

may enter a single port number or a range of port numbers to be forwarded, and the local IP

address of the desired server.

1.2.3.11

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)

DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) allows the individual client computers to

obtain the TCP/IP configuration at start-up from a centralized DHCP server. The P-330W has

built-in DHCP server capability, enabled by default, which means it can assign IP addresses,

an IP default gateway and DNS servers to all systems that support the DHCP client.

1.2.3.12

Logging and Tracing

•

System Logs

•

Wireless Logs

•

DoS Logs

1.2.3.13

Wireless Association List

With the Wireless Association List, you can see the list of the wireless stations that are

currently using the P-330W to access your wired network.

1.3

Applications for the P-330W

Here are some examples of what you can do with your P-330W.

1.3.1

Secure Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem

You can connect a cable modem, DSL or wireless modem to the P-330W for broadband

Internet access via an Ethernet or a wireless port on the modem. The P-330W guarantees not

only high speed Internet access, but secure internal network protection and traffic management

as well.

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Figure 1

Secure Internet Access via Cable, DSL or Wireless Modem

1.3.2

Internet Access Application

Add a wireless LAN to your existing network without expensive network cables. Wireless

stations can move freely anywhere in the coverage area and use resources on the wired

network.

Figure 2

Internet Access Application Example

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