150N Draft 802.11n Wireless Router Model # AR670W Users Manual

Ver. 1A

Table of Contents
1. Introduction.... 4 1.1 Package Contents.... 4 1.2 Features.... 4 2. Connecting the Router.... 5 3. Verifying Connection to the Router.... 6 4. Configuring the Router.... 9 Cable Modem.... 10 DSL.... 11 5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly... 12 6. Web Configuration Utility.... 13 6.1 Setup..... 13 6.1.1 Internet Setup.... 13 6.1.2 Network Setup.... 14 6.1.3 DDNS.... 15 6.1.4 Time Settings.... 16 6.2. Wireless.... 17 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings.... 17 6.2.2 Wireless Security.... 18 WEP.... 18 WPA.... 19 WPA with RADIUS.... 20 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).... 21 6.2.3 Wireless MAC Filter... 26 6.2.4 Advanced Wireless Settings... 27 6.3 Security.... 28 6.3.1 Firewall.... 28 6.3.2 VPN Passthrough.... 29 6.4 Access Restrictions.... 29 6.4.1 IP Filters.... 29 6.4.2 MAC Filters.... 30 6.4.3 URL Blocking.... 31 6.4.4 Domain Blocking.... 32 6.4.5 Schedule.... 32 6.5 Applications & Gaming.... 33 6.5.1 Port Range Forwarding.... 33 6.5.2 Port Range Triggering.... 34 6.5.3 DMZ.... 35 6.5.4 QoS.... 36 6.6 Administration.... 37 6.6.1 Management.... 37 6.6.2 Log..... 38 6.6.3 Diagnostics.... 39 6.6.4 Factory Defaults... 39 2
6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade.... 40 6.6.6 Restart..... 40 6.7 Status..... 41 6.7.1 Router.... 41 6.7.2 Local Network.... 42 6.7.3 Wireless Network.... 42 7. Troubleshooting.... 43 Appendix A Specifications.... 44 Appendix B Information... 45 Technical Support.... 47

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the AR670W 150N Wireless Router. The 150N Wireless Router is recommended to be used with AirLink101 150N or 300N wireless products to provide the best performance. The high bandwidth combined with extended wireless coverage delivers fast and reliable connections for all of your networking applications. A full range of security features such as WEP, WPA-PSK, and WPA2-PSK provide the highest level of wireless network security. The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to set up the router with an easy-to-use user interface. Best of all, the 150N Wireless Router works with 802.11g and 802.11b network devices ensuring compatibility with your existing wireless products.

1.1 Package Contents

Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package: 150N Wireless Router RJ-45 Cable Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide Manual CD
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

1.2 Features

Industrys highest wireless data rate with IEEE 802.11n draft specification 2.antennas for wider coverage and stronger signal strength to eliminate dead spots 64-bit/128-bit WEP encryption, Pre-shared Key (PSK), and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2) and WPA support provide full protection for your wireless connection Stronger signal strength increases the reliability and speed of wireless connections Great for environments with higher wireless data traffic requirements Fully backward-compatible with 802.11b/g devices Works best with AirLink101 300N and 150N Wireless Adapters, AWLH6070, AWLH6080, AWLC6070, AWLC6080, AWLL6070, and AWLL6080

2. Connecting the Router

Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable modem, and the router. You should setup the router with a wired connection first before attempting to setup any wireless connections. Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and connect the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem. Step 2 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computers network card and connect the other end to one of the LAN (Ethernet) ports of the router. Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. Step 4 Power on the router by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the router and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet. Step 5 Power on your computer. Step 6 Make sure the WAN, WLAN, and the LAN ports that the computer is connected to are lit. If not, try the above steps again.
AR670W Icon Illustrations:
Power On: Power on Status Blinking: Function properly. WAN On: Link established Blinking: Data transmission
Wireless On: Wireless is ready Blinking: Data transmission LAN On: Link established Blinking: Data transmission WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) Blinking Green: WPS setting in progression Static Green: WPS successfully set up Blinking Red: Error found

3. Verifying Connection to the Router
Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. You will see the command prompt as below. Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses back.
Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check the network cable connection between the computer and the router and try Step 2 again. If you still encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router. Step 4 For Windows 2000/XP, type ipconfig/release and press Enter. (Windows 98se/ME users skip ahead to Step 6) 6
Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configuring the Router. If you dont get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew again.
Step 6 For Windows 95/98/ME go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK. (Step is not necessary for Windows 2000/XP) Step 7 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release.
Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of 192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you dont get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try Renew again.
4. Configuring the Router
Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press Enter.
Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click Login.
Step 3 Select the proper region, North America or South America, and click Apply.
Warning: This device requires that the user or installer properly selects the current region of operation before using this device. This device will automatically limit the allowable channels determined by the current region of operation. Incorrectly selecting the current region of operation may result in illegal operation and may cause harmful interference to other systems. The user is obligated to ensure the
device is operating according to the channel limitations, indoor/outdoor restrictions and license requirements for the current country of operation.

Cable Modem

For most cable modem users, you should be able to connect to the Internet without any configuration. If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the optional Host Name field.
Click on the Clone MAC Address button. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.
If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this guide.
For DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router. Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.

Step 2 Enter your username and password provided by your ISP.
Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your username. Example: username@sbcglobal.net
Step 3 Click Apply and OK to save the settings. If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to the Troubleshooting section at the end of this manual.
5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly
Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless network card to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection to the router. Please refer to your wireless network cards manual on how to configure these settings. SSID: default Operating Mode: Infrastructure Authentication: Open System Channel #: 6 WEP: disabled If you want to change the routers wireless settings, log in to the router and select the Wireless tab. Make sure that you click Apply and OK to save the settings.
For more information about wireless settings, refer to section 6.2.
6. Web Configuration Utility
This router has a built-in web configuration utility that you can use to configure the routers settings. Simply log in to the router using your computers web browser.
6.1 Setup 6.1.1 Internet Setup
This is the default screen when you log in to the routers web configuration utility. You can setup your Internet connection here.

6.1.2 Network Setup

Network Setup allows manually configuring TCP/IP and DHCP settings.
Assigning Static DHCP Settings Step 1 Select Enabled in the under the Static DHCP Settings section Step 2 Select a computer name from the drop-down menu or enter a name associated with this Static IP Address. Step 3 Enter the Static IP Address in the IP Address field Step 4 Enter the MAC address of the corresponding computer in the MAC Address field Remember to click Apply and OK to save your changes.

6.1.3 DDNS

Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows any user who wishes to access your server to reach it by a registered DNS name instead of an IP address. Before you enable DDNS, you need to register an account with one of the DDNS providers listed in the drop-down menu.
To Enable DDNS, select the DDNS provider you have registered with and enter the required fields. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

6.1.4 Time Settings

Time Settings allow you to configure the router clock.
Automatic connects to the internet and synchronizes the routers clock with time provided by accurate timeservers on the internet. Using this feature requires that your router have a working internet connection. Your computers clock allows you to synchronize the routers clock with your computers system clock Manual provides you with the option of setting your own date and time. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.
6.2. Wireless 6.2.1 Basic Wireless Settings
You can configure the routers basic wireless settings on this screen.

Mode: Choose from Mixed (n/g/b), Mixed (g/b), Wireless-11n Only, Wireless-11g Only, Wireless-11b Only, or Disabled to stop wireless function. Network Name (SSID): You can change the routers SSID in this field. The SSID is the name that your router sends out wirelessly. Once you have changed the SSID, your network clients need to re-connect themselves using the new SSID. Channel: Select the desired channel. Changing channels is useful when you are experiencing slow, unstable wireless connections, or if you are unable to establish a wireless connection at all. Your router has 11 channels available (1-11). Start with channel 1 and work your way up. Each time you change channels on the router, restart the wireless computers and then try to connect. If the computers are able to connect, test the channel out for a while and make sure that they hold the connection. Keep changing channels until you find one that gives you a stable connection. All the network clients need to be using the same channel. SSID Broadcast: Choose to enable or disable the broadcasting of your SSID.

6.2.2 Wireless Security

You can configure wireless security such as WEP or WPA encryption on this screen.
Note: It is recommended that you use WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK encryption over WEP if your wireless clients support it. All of the wireless clients must use the same security settings in order to connect to the router.
To enable WEP, select WEP from the Security Mode.
Authentication Type: Select Shared Key
Encryption: Choose 64 bits Key Type: Choose HEX WEP Key 1: Enter a 10 digit number. This will be your wireless password. An easy one to remember is a phone number with area code (ex: 8887463238). You do not need to enter anything in WEP Key 2, 3 and 4. Default Key: Select key 1 Click Apply and OK to save the settings.
To enable WPA, select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the Security Mode.
Encryption Methods: Select either TKIP or AES as the encryption method. AES is only supported by some newer cards, so make sure that your card supports AES before selecting that option. TKIP will work with most cards. If you are unsure, choose TKIP. Passphrase: Enter a passphrase between 8 to 63 characters long. For best security, use a passphrase that is at least 30 characters long. Key Renewal: Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. It is best to leave this at the default setting of 1500. 19
Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

WPA with RADIUS

If you are using a RADIUS server in your network for authentication, you may choose WPA or WPA2 from the Security Mode.

Encryption Methods: Select either TKIP or AES as the encryption method. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the port number of your RADIUS server. Shared Key: Enter the shared key. Key Renewal: Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

WiFi Protected Setup

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a new and easy way to configure the encryption for your wireless network clients. In order to use it with your router, firstly, you must configure the wireless encryption on the router. You can find instructions for configuring it in the User Manual located on the CD that came with your router. Secondly, you will need to have wireless adapters that support this feature. If your wireless adapters do not support WPS, you will need to set up the wireless security manually and you can skip this section. In the instructions below, we are going to use the utility, Wireless Monitor that comes with the Airlink101 300N or 150N Wireless Adapters, AWLC6070, AWLC6080, AWLH6070, AWLH6080, AWLL6070, and AWLL6080 as the example. First, go to the computer with the Airlink101 150N or 300N wireless adapter and open the Wireless Monitor. Under AP List, click on the wireless you try to connect to and click on the WPS Connect button.
Note: If you do not see the WPS Connect button, you can go to www.airlink101.com to download the latest utility and driver. Choose your configuration method, either Push Button or Pin Code and click Next.
Write down the PIN if you are using Pin Code method and click next.
If you choose Push Button method, make sure that you click on the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
Go to your routers configuration screen and click on Wireless. Then click Wireless security. Make sure that the Wi-Fi Protected Setup Enable box is checked. Then click the Add Wireless Device Wizard button.
If you are using Pin Code method, enter the Pin Code in the Pin Number box and click connect. If you are using Push Button method, click on Virtual Push Button OR the physical push button on the router.
After a few moments both the router configuration screen and the adapter configuration screen should show a message telling you that you are connected. Click Finish on the adapter screen.
Click Continue on the router configuration screen.
6.2.3 Wireless MAC Filter
You can restrict certain wireless clients from accessing the router by specifying their MAC address and enabling access restriction. This should not be used as a security feature in place of encryption.

From the pull down menu, select whether the specified wireless clients will be prevented or permitted to access the wireless network. Enter their MAC address in the fields below and click Apply and OK to save the settings.
6.2.4 Advanced Wireless Settings
You can configure various advanced wireless settings on this screen. These settings are for advanced users ONLY. Most users will want to leave these settings alone.
Transmission Rate: Select from Auto, 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48 and 54 Mbps. Transmission Power: Select from full, half, quarter, eighth, min. CTS Protection Mode: Select from disable, enable, auto. Beacon Interval: Enter a value from the valid range of 0 to 2346. The default value is 100 Milliseconds DTIM Interval: Enter a value from the valid range of 0 to 255. The default value is 1. Fragmentation Threshold: Enter an even number from 256 to 2346. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold: Enter a value from the valid range of 0 to 2346. The default value is 2346. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.
6.3 Security 6.3.1 Firewall
Block WAN Ping: This setting blocks remote users from being able to ping your internet IP address. SPI Mode: Select to enable or disable Stateful Packet Inspection. This setting provides an additional level of security. However, it may slow down some applications such as VOIP Phones and other services that require constant streams of data. You can disable this feature to eliminate lag problems with VOIP Phones. It can also prevent VPN clients from working properly. If you are having trouble connecting to your VPN, you may want to disable this feature. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

6.3.2 VPN Passthrough

You can select to enable or disable the passthrough of IPSec, L2TP, and/or PPTP for connecting to a VPN.

6.4 Access Restrictions

You can setup policies that deny or allow specific clients to access the Internet based on IP address, MAC address, URL, Domain or a specified time.

6.4.1 IP Filters

Set up policies based on IP addresses.
Description: Enter a name for the policy. 30
Status: Choose to enable or disable the selected policy. IP Addresses: Specify the range of IP addresses you wish to block from your router. Protocol: Select protocol from All, TCP, UDP or ICMP Port: Enter the range of ports you wish to block from the specified IP addresses Schedule: Enter a schedule time To view all of the policies, click the Summary button.

6.4.2 MAC Filters

Block or allow access to the network for devices with specific MAC addresses.
Enter Description Name: Enter a name for the policy. MAC Address: Enter a MAC address DHCP Client: Select DHCP client on your network. To view all the policies, click the Summary button.

6.4.3 URL Blocking

You can block the specified clients from accessing certain websites by URL Enter the URL or the Keyword you wish to block. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

6.4.4 Domain Blocking

Block users from accessing specific domains on the internet.

6.4.5 Schedule

Select a time range in which the specified clients to access the Internet by Day and Time.
6.5 Applications & Gaming 6.5.1 Port Range Forwarding
If you want to host an FTP or online gaming server, you must open up ports on the router. This page allows you to setup port forwarding for the specified applications. Before using forwarding, you should assign static IP addresses to the designated PCs.
If you are only forwarding one port, you can put it in both the Start and End Port boxes. Protocol: If you dont know which one to choose, select both. To IP Address: This should be the IP address of the computer you want to forward the ports to. Make sure that you check the Enabled box to activate the setting, then click Apply and OK to save the settings.
6.5.2 Port Range Triggering
Port triggering allows the router to keep track of outgoing data for specific port numbers. The router remembers which computer sends out what data, so that when the requested data returns through the router, the data is sent back to the proper computer by way of IP address and port mapping rules.

6.5.3 DMZ

DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) Host is a host without the protection of the routers firewall. It allows a computer to be exposed to unrestricted two-way communication with the Internet. You should only use this feature when the Port Forwarding function fails to make an application work.
DMZ: Select to enable or disable DMZ. Host IP Address: Specify the IP address of the computer you wish to use with DMZ. Note: Any DMZ host should have a new static IP address assigned to it because its IP address may change when using the DHCP function. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

6.5.4 QoS

The QoS (Quality of Service) feature allows you to specify which applications or computers have bandwidth priority over others, as opposed to letting all computers and applications share the bandwidth equally.
There are pre-configured options for some popular applications that you are able to choose from. You can also set manual QoS rules: First choose Manual, then click Apply. In Name, enter a label for your new rule. Enter the IP address of the computer you are configuring the rule for in the IP box. For Port Range, enter a start and end port for your rule. Select the Priority you want to set for the rule. The higher the priority you set for the rule, the more bandwidth that application will be able to use. When you are finished, click Add
6.6 Administration 6.6.1 Management
The Management screen allows you to change the routers login password as well as other administrative settings.
Router Password: Set the routers login password. Remote Router Access: Select to enable or disable remote management/upgrade of the router. You can allow remote management from any IP Address or a specified IP Address as well as the port number. UPnP: Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) allows Windows Me and XP to automatically configure the router for various Internet applications, such as gaming and videoconferencing. Backup and Restore: You can choose to backup the routers settings so that you dont have to manually configure the settings again if you reset the router to factory default.

6.6.2 Log

You can choose to enable or disable logging of your network activity on this screen.
SMTP Server / IP Address: Enter your internet service providers outgoing email server address. Email Address: Enter an email address where you would like the log to be sent. Send Mail Now: Send the log file to the specified the email address. Save Log File to Local Hard Drive: Save the current log information to a file on your computer. Log Type: Specify the information you want the system to log. Options include System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice. View Log: Allows you to see logged information related to System Activity, Debug Information, Attacks, Dropped Packets, and Notice. Click Apply and OK to save the settings.

6.6.3 Diagnostics

The Diagnostics screen allows you to perform Ping tests.
Ping Test: Enter the IP or URL Address you wish to ping and click Ping.

6.6.4 Factory Defaults

The Factory Defaults screen allows you to set all the routers settings to the factory default. You can use this anytime you think that youve changed settings that have stopped the router from working. Resetting to defaults will undo all of your changes.
Click on the Factory Defaults button to restore all the settings to default.

6.6.5 Firmware Upgrade

The Firmware Upgrade screen allows you to upgrade the routers firmware.
You may download the new firmware from the Airlink101 website www.airlink101.com Click on Browse, then browse to the new firmware and click Apply. Note: Do not power off the router during the firmware upgrading, otherwise your router may be damaged permanently.

6.6.6 Restart

The Restart page allows you to restart the router without restoring the settings to factory default.
Click on the Restart button to restart the router.

6.7 Status 6.7.1 Router

The Router screen displays a summary of all router status information, including the firmware version.

Click on the Refresh button to reload the screen.

6.7.2 Local Network

The Local Network screen displays status information regarding your Local Area Network.
Click on the DHCP Client Table to display a list of DHCP clients in your network.

6.7.3 Wireless Network

The Wireless Network screen displays status information regarding your wireless network.

7. Troubleshooting

If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps. Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes. Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle down. Step 3 Turn on the router and wait for the lights on the router to settle down. Step 4 Turn on the computer. Step 5 Reconfigure the router as described in Section 3. Step 6 Log in to the router and select the Status tab. Step 7 Verify that the IP Address, Default Gateway, and at least one of the DNS fields have valid numbers assigned to them (instead of all 0s).
If each field has a valid number assigned, the router is connected to the Internet.
Appendix A Specifications
Standards IEEE 802.11b / 802.11g IEEE 802.11n draft 2.0 Ports 1 x WAN port 4 x 10/100Mbps LAN port Antenna type 2 External 2dBi antennas Security WEP 64/128-bit WPA2, WPA LEDs Power, Status, WAN, WLAN, LAN, WPS Advanced Features Quality of Service (QoS) WMM Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) / DoS VPN Pass-through System Requirement Windows, Mac, or Linux operating system Internet Explore 5.5 or above Installed Ethernet adapter Recommended use with 300N and 150N Wireless Adapters: AWLH6070, AWLH6080, AWLC6070 AWLC6080, AWLC6070, and AWLL6080 for best compatibility Power 5V / 2A Dimensions 225 x 120 x 30 mm (L x W x H) Temperature Operating Temperature: 0C to 45C Humidity 10% to 95% Non-Condensing Warranty Limited 1-year warranty
Certification WiFi Protected Setup FCC, CE, IC, UL, TUV PIN (Personal Identification Number) PBC (Push button configuration)

Appendix B Information

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. The availability of some specific channels and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by the end user.

European Union Notice:

Radio products with the CE marking comply with the R&TTE Directive (1999/5/EC), the EMC Directive (2004/104/EC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European Norms: EN 60950-1 Product Safety EN Technical requirement for radio equipment EN 301 489-1/-17 General EMC requirements for radio equipment

Technical Support

E-mail: support@airlink101.com Toll Free: 1-888-746-3238 Web Site: www.airlink101.com
*Theoretical maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE 802.11g standard and IEEE 802.11n draft specification version 2.0. Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, mix of wireless products used, radio frequency interference (e.g., cordless telephones and microwaves) as well as network overhead lower actual data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright 2008 AirLink101

Super G Multi-Functional Wireless Access Point Model # AP431W

Users Manual

Ver. 2A

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.... 3 2. Getting Started.... 4 3. Gathering Information.... 6 4. Configuring Network Address.... 7 5. Using Web Configuration Utility.... 14 6. Connecting to the Access Point... 19 7. Web Configuration Utility.... 20 7.1 Primary Setup..... 20 7.2 System.... 27 7.3 Operating Mode.... 29 7.4 Access Control.... 34 7.5 Advanced Wireless.... 36 7.6 Setting Status..... 38 7.7 Help..... 39 Industry Canada Statement.... 41 Technical Support.... 42

1. Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of this Super G Wireless Access Point. The Access Point features five operating modes. The Access Point mode connects your wireless clients with the wired part of your network. The AP client mode acts as a wireless network adapter for your PC or game console. The AP Repeater mode extends the range of your access point/wireless router by repeating the signal to wireless clients that are beyond the broadcasting range of the access point/wireless router. This provides the wireless clients with greater flexibility and mobility. The WDS bridges the network clients from various physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN. Finally, the WDS with AP bridges separate LANs into a virtual LAN while allowing wireless clients to connect with the device. The Access Point is compatible with existing 802.11b and 802.11g network devices so it will work with most existing wireless devices. If you have other Super G compatible wireless network device, you can also enable Super G on the Access Point for faster transfer rate.* Instructions for installing and configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.
Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package: Super G Wireless Access Point Power Adapter RJ-45 Network Cable Antenna Quick Installation Guide Manual CD
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the unit in the future.

2. Getting Started

Please refer to the following diagrams to determine which operating mode you should use for your network.
If you want to use the AP431W as an Access Point with minimal configuration, just connect it to your existing router or switch with a Cat. 5 network cable and then power it on. The Access Point is ready to use with its default settings: SSID: default Channel: 6 Encryption: disabled If you want to configure the Access Points settings or set it to other operating modes, please follow the rest of this guide.
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the Network port of the Access Point and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router (See the diagram below). Step 2 Power on the Access Point by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the power jack of the Access Point and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet. Step 3 Verify that all three lights on the Access Point are lit. If not, verify that all the connections are secure and try again.

3. Gathering Information

Step 1 From a computer connected to the router with a cable, go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows 2000/XP) and click OK. Step 2 Type ipconfig and press Enter. Your network settings will be displayed.
Step 3 Write down the values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway on a piece of paper. Step 4 If you want to set the AP431W to a mode other than an Access Point, write down the following values for your existing wireless router or AP: 1. SSID (Network Name) 2. Channel Number 3. Wireless Security Settings The AP431W needs to use the same wireless settings in order for it to work properly. You may gather this information from the web configuration utility of your wireless router. Step 5 Refer to the IP Address youve written down from Step 3. If the first three numbers of your IP Address are 192.168.1, then you do not need to configure your computers IP Address. Please continue to Section 5, Using Web Configuration Utility. If the first three numbers of your IP Address are not 192.168.1, (Ex. 192.168.2), then please refer to the next section for instructions on how to change the IP Address of the Access Point.

4. Configuring Network Address
This section describes how to change your computers IP Address to access the Access Points Web Configuration Utility and then to change the Access Points IP Address to match your existing Network Address. Step 1 Go to Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Internet Connections.
Step 2 Select Network Connections.
Step 3 Right-click on Local Area Connection and select Properties.
Step 4 Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click on Properties.
Step 5 Select Use the following IP address and enter the following: IP Address: 192.168.1.101 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0
Click OK when done. Step 6 Click Close.
Step 7 Open your web browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape) and enter 192.168.1.250 in the Address Bar and press Enter.
Step 8 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK.
Step 9 Refer to the Network Settings youve written down from the previous section and change the first three numbers of the IP Address to match your local network address. For example: If your computers IP Address is 192.168.2.100, change the first three numbers to 192.168.2 as well but leave the last number 250 alone.
Step 10 Enter the Subnet Mask and Gateway fields with exactly the same values as you got from running ipconfig.
Step 11 Click Apply to save the changes.
Step 12 Return to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties and select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and click OK.

Step 13 Click Close.

Step 14 At the Command Prompt, type ipconfig /release and press Enter. You should see all 0s as shown below.
Step 15 Type ipconfig /renew and press Enter. You should receive a valid IP address as shown below.
Step 16 Type ping 192.168.2.250 and press Enter. You should receive four Reply from messages as shown below.
5. Using Web Configuration Utility
You can use the Access Points built-in Web Configuration Utility to configure the encryption settings and operating modes. This section describes how to configure the Access Points wireless and security settings. Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the IP Address of the Access Point (default: 192.168.1.250) in the address bar and press Enter.

Note: If you have changed the IP Address of the Access Point, as described in the previous section, enter its new IP Address instead of the default. Step 2 Enter admin for both the User name and Password and click OK.
Step 3 At the Wireless section, enter the SSID (Network Name) for your wireless network and select a channel number.
Step 4 You may enable encryption (authentication) for your wireless network for security purpose, or to match the encryption settings of your existing Access Point. Select an encryption mode from the Authentication drop-down list. For more detailed information, please go to Page 24, Wireless Encryption Settings.
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Step 4a WEP is a basic encryption type for wireless network. Open System and disabling encryption implies no encryption Open System and enabling encryption implies WEP open system mode Shared Key and enabling encryption implies WEP shared key mode Open System/Shared Key and enabling encryption implies WEP auto switch mode
Step 4b Enable Encryption, select the same Key Type and Key Size (64-Bits / 128Bits / 152 Bits) from the drop-down menus, as the WEP settings in your wireless network.
Step 4c Enter the same key (password) of your wireless network in the First Key field and click Apply.

WPA-EAP

Step 4d If your network uses a Radius Server, select WPA-EAP from the drop-down menu and enter all the applicable fields. Click Apply and proceed to.
WPA-PSK (WiFi Protected Access-Pre Shared Key)
Step 4e WPA-PSK and WPA-2PSK are more secured than WEP and highly recommended. Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down menu and enter the key value in the PassPhrase. Click Apply.
Step 5 For best result, place the Access Point at a central location where it is accessible to all the wireless computers.
6. Connecting to the Access Point
Once you have properly configured the Access Point, your wireless computers should be able to detect its signal. Use your wireless network adapters utility to detect and connect to the Access Point. You can identify the Access Point by its MAC Address, which is displayed in the BSSID field of your wireless network adapters utility. You can check the Access Points MAC Address on its bottom label.
If the signal is weak, try reorienting the Access Points antenna or relocate the Access Point to a different place.

7. Web Configuration Utility
The Access Point comes with a built-in Web Configuration Utility that allows you to easily configure its various features. This section describes how to use the Web Configuration Utility.

7.1 Primary Setup

Step 1 Open your Web Browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape), enter the default IP Address of the Access Point 192.168.1.250 in the Address Bar and press Enter.
Note: If you have changed the IP Address of the Access Point, enter its new IP Address instead of the default. Step 2 Enter admin for both the User name and Password fields and click OK.
The Primary Setup page is the main screen for configuring the Access Point.
You can configure its IP Address and Wireless settings from this page.
MAC Address: Displays the Access Points MAC Address. Configuration Type: If you want the Access Point to obtain an IP address automatically from a DHCP server, then select Dynamic (DHCP). If you will assign the Access Point a static IP address, then select Static (Manual) and enter an IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway address in the corresponding fields. Note: It is recommended that you assign a static IP Address for the Access Point so you can access its web configuration utility with ease. Wireless
Super G Mode: Choose from Disable, Super G without Turbo or Super G with Dynamic Turbo as the wireless mode that your wireless network is using. Disable implies using 11b/11g. SSID: The SSID is the network name shared among all devices in a wireless network. It must be identical for all devices in the wireless network. SSID Broadcast: To broadcast the Access Point's SSID, select Enable. When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will pick up the SSID broadcast by the Access Point. If you do not want to broadcast the Access Point's SSID, then select Disable. Channel: Select the appropriate channel (1 to 11) from the list provided to correspond with your network settings, All devices in your wireless network must use the same channel in order to function correctly. Enable Auto Channel Scan allows the Access Point to automatically scan for a clear channel. Note: If you enable Auto Channel Scan, then you cannot specify a channel setting. Transmission Rates: The default setting is Auto. The range is different according to the Wireless Mode you select. You can select a range of transmission speeds, or you can keep the default settingAuto to have the Access Point automatically uses the fastest possible data rate. AutoFallback will negotiate the best possible connection speed between the Access Point and a wireless client. Authentication: Select the proper authentication for the encryption of your network. Encryption: Choose Enable to select your security type, or the default setting Disable to connect with better performance. Disabling security setting will make your network more vulnerable to intrusion.

Wireless Encryption Settings WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is an encryption method used to protect your data during wireless communications. These settings must be identical to your existing wireless networks WEP settings. If your network supports WPA or WPA-PSK security, it is recommended that you use those encryptions for better security.
Authentication Type: Choose between Open System or Shared Key. Encryption: Choose Disable or Enable. Key Type: Choose HEX or ASCII Key Size: Choose between 64-bit, 128-bit and 152-bit encryption. Valid Key: Select a key to be the active key. Key 1 4: Manually assign a passphrase for each key. If you selected HEX and 64 bits encryption, enter 10 HEX characters. If you selected HEX and 128 bits encryption, enter 26 HEX characters. If you selected HEX and 152 bits encryption, enter 32 HEX characters. If you selected ASCII and 64 bits encryption, enter 5 ASCII characters. If you selected ASCII and 128 bits encryption, enter 13 ASCII characters. If you selected ASCII and 152 bits encryption, enter 16 ASCII characters. Note: HEX number is a number from 0 to 9 and a letter from A to F. ASCII is any alphanumeric character. Click Apply to save the changes. 24
If your network uses a RADIUS server for authentication, you may select WPA-EAP as your encryption setting.
Authentication Type: Choose between WPA-EAP. Cipher Type: Select the WPA Algorithm (AUTO, AES or TKIP) that your network uses. Group Key Update Interval: Enter the key renewal time in seconds. Default is 1800 seconds. RADIUS Server: Enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Port: Enter the Authentication Port number of your RADIUS server. RADIUS Secret: Enter the Shared Key for your RADUS server. Click Apply to save the changes.

WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK

WPA-PSK and WPA-2PSK are more secured than WEP and highly recommended. Select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK from the drop-down menu and enter the key value in the PassPhrase. Click Apply.
Authentication Type: Choose between WPA-PSK. Cipher Type: Select the WPA Algorithm (AUTO, AES or TKIP) that your network uses. Group Key Update Interval: Enter the desired key renewal time in seconds. Default is 1800 seconds. PassPhrase: Enter a password for your wireless network. The key should be 8 ~ 63 characters in alphanumeric. Note that these settings must be exactly the same as your access point/wireless router. Click Apply to save the changes.

7.2 System

The System page allows you to change the Access Points login password as well as other administrative functions.
AP Password: Enter the new login password and re-enter to confirm the new password. This is the password used for logging into the Access Points Web Configuration Utility. Restore Factory Defaults: Select Yes and click Apply to reset all of the settings to factory default. Backup/Restore Setting: Click on the Backup Setting button to save your settings as a file in your PC. Later when you want to restore the settings, just Browse for the previously saved file and click on the Restore Setting button.

Firmware Upgrade: Click on the Firmware Upgrade button to update the firmware. You can download the updated firmware from our web site at www.airlink101.com Step 1 Unzip the new firmware. Step 2 Click on Browse to locate the new firmware and click on Firmware Upgrade to change the AP firmware.
Warning: Upgrading firmware may take a few minutes, please dont turn off the power or press the reset button.

7.3 Operating Mode

The Operating Mode page allows you to select different functions according to your needs.
Access Point: This mode allows your wireless computers to connect to your wired network. (Default mode)
AP Client The AP Client mode converts the Access Point to a wireless network adapter, allowing the network device such as your computer or game console to become a wireless client. Step 1 Select AP Client and enter the MAC address of the remote AP or click on the Scan button for any available wireless network. Step 2 Select the desired wireless network from the list. Step 3 Click Apply to save the changes.
Step 4 Once the Access Point has restarted, you may disconnect it from the wireless router and connect it to the Ethernet port of your computer or game console, and reboot the Access Point.
AP Repeater The AP Repeater mode converts the Access Point to a wireless repeater. By extending the wireless signal of the source AP/wireless router, the wireless coverage is expanded. Step 1 Select AP Repeater and enter the MAC address or use the Scan button to search for the remote AP (source AP/wireless router). Click Apply to save the changes.
Step 2 Once the Repeater has restarted, you may disconnect it from the wireless router. For best result, place the Repeater at a central location between the wireless router and your wireless computers.
Note: The repeater mode may not be compatible with all routers due to the lack of a standard protocol for repeater mode.
WDS (Bridge) The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN. You will need to use ap431w

access points throughout your network. This mode will not work if you try to use them with any other brand of access point. Step 1 Select WDS and enter the MAC address of the remote APs. Click Apply to save the changes.
Step 2 Configure other Access Points in the same way.
WDS with AP The WDS mode converts the Access Point to a wireless bridge. It bridges the network clients from physically separate LANs into one virtual LAN and allows wireless clients to connect to the network via the Access Point. You will need to use ap431w access points throughout your network. This mode will not work if you try to use them with any other brand of access point. Step 1 Select WDS with AP and enter the MAC address of the remote APs. Click Apply to save the changes.

7.4 Access Control

The Access Control page allows you to control which PCs may or may not communicate with the Access Point depending on their MAC address.
Select Accept from the drop-down menu to enable Access Control.
Enter a MAC Address, then the Save button to create a list of PCs that can communicate with the AP. Note: Each MAC address should be entered in this format: xxxxxxxxxxxx ("x" represents the actual characters of the MAC address). Click Apply to save the changes. If you want to block specific PCs from communicating with the Access Point, set Access Control to Reject. Enter a MAC Address, then click the Save button to create a list of PCs that cannot communicate with the AP.
Note: Each MAC address should be entered in this format: xxxxxxxxxxxx ("x" represents the actual characters of the MAC address). Click Apply to save the changes.

7.5 Advanced Wireless

The Advanced Wireless page allows you to customize data transmission settings. In most cases, the advanced settings on this page should remain at their default values.
Beacon Interval: The default value is 100. Enter a value between 20 and 1000 milliseconds. The Beacon Interval value indicates the frequency interval of the beacon. A beacon is a packet broadcast by the Access Point to synchronize the wireless network. RTS Threshold: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. The range is 256-2346 bytes. Should you encounter inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications are recommended. If a network packet is smaller than the preset RTS threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will not be enabled. The Access Point sends Request to Send (RTS) frames to a particular receiving station and negotiates the sending of a data frame. After receiving an RTS, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to acknowledge the right to begin transmission. Fragmentation Length: This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. The range is 256-2346 bytes. It specifies the maximum size for a packet before data is fragmented into multiple packets. A smaller setting means smaller packets, which will create more packets for each transmission. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too small may result in poor network performance. Only minor modifications of this value are recommended.

DTIM: The default value is 1. This value, between 1 and 255 milliseconds, indicates the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Access Point has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Its clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and multicast messages. Click Apply to save the changes.

7.6 Setting Status

The Setting Status page displays the Access Point's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.

7.7 Help

The Help page provides links to online help files regarding each page of the Web Configuration Utility.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from thatto which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

Industry Canada Statement
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device This device has been designed to operate with an antenna having a maximum gain of 2dBi. Antenna having a higher gain is strictly prohibited per regulations of Industry Canada. The required antenna impedance is 50 ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the EIRP is not more than required for successful communication. IMPORTANT NOTE: IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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