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Default Key

: Select the default key. 

WEP Key 1~4:

 Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when 

using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. 
There are several formats to enter the keys. 

z

 

Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits):

 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  

z

 

Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits):

 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). 

z

 

ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 

5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

 

z

 

ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 

13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

 

 

Shared 

Shared key

 

is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key.  

 

Encryption Type

: The encryption type is WEP.  

Default Key

: Select the default key 1~4. 

WEP Key 1~4:

 Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when 

using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. 
There are several formats to enter the keys. 

z

 

Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits):

 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).  

z

 

Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits):

 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). 

z

 

ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 

5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

 

z

 

ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 

13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).

 

 

WPA/ WAP2/ WPA1-WPA2 

Summary of Contents for ABOWAY WR5204E

Page 1: ...802 11b g n Compact Wireless AP Router with External Antenna User s Manual...

Page 2: ...nect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is needed Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Warning Changes or modifications to...

Page 3: ...nternet Settings 15 Wireless Settings 23 Firewall GW 47 Administrator 54 CHAPTER 4 PC CONFIGURATION 59 Overview 59 Windows Clients 59 Macintosh Clients 63 Linux Clients 63 Other Unix Systems 64 Wirele...

Page 4: ...materials The router provides WPA WPA2 64 128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802 1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users data and privacy when you are traveling Features Travel size de...

Page 5: ...N LED will start to flash Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes WAN Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable If your modem came with a cable use the sup...

Page 6: ...f operation you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections Operation Modes You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred A...

Page 7: ...4 Gateway Mode When Gateway GW mode is selected the device will enter gateway mode And the wireless connection will be set up from a point to point local LAN into a point to multipoint WAN...

Page 8: ...device connects to each other through an access point or a base station gateway or router This device can work like a wireless station when it s connected to a computer directly so that the computer c...

Page 9: ...the WAN port of the Wireless Portable Router another end to the ADSL or cable modem 2 Then connect another Ethernet cable one end to the LAN port of the Wireless Portable Router the other end to your...

Page 10: ...outer 2 Start your Web Browser 3 In the Address box enter the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router as in this example which uses the Wireless Portable Router s default IP address http 192 168 1...

Page 11: ...ible with the Wireless Portable Router s IP Address See next item If your PC is using a fixed IP address its IP address must be within the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 253 to be compatible with the...

Page 12: ...u IP Address allocated to you PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required The IP address is usually allocated automatically User name and password PPTP Mainly used in Europe You connect to the ISP...

Page 13: ...ction be selected the PC will obtain the IP address automatically Static IP If the Static IP be selected user have to set up the IP address subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP Interne...

Page 14: ...Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters case sensitive Password Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters case sensitive Address Mode Select Static to set up the IP address that provide by your...

Page 15: ...255 255 0 DHCP Type Disable Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP addresses to connected clients Server Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP Addre...

Page 16: ...ibute IP Addresses Default settings are 86400 seconds Step 3 Network Mode This step can set up wireless network mode network name and channel Network Mode Select 11b g mixed 11b only 11g only or 11b g...

Page 17: ...A PSK WPA2 PSK to prevent any unauthorized accessing OPEN SHARED WEP AUTO Default Key Select the default key Key1 4 WEP Key 1 4 Enter the key in the selected key field Only valid when using WEP encryp...

Page 18: ...Phrase Enter the pass phrase 8 63 ASCII characters in the column Internet Settings WAN GW WAN Connection Type Select the WAN Connection Type Static fixed IP DHCP Auto Config PPPoE ADSL L2TP and PPTP...

Page 19: ...ut is 32 alphanumeric characters case sensitive Verify Password To confirm the password please enter the same password in the filed again L2TP Server IP Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column...

Page 20: ...lt Gateway Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column MAC Clone Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet This MAC address...

Page 21: ...18 LAN...

Page 22: ...P Address is set at 192 168 1 100 and the End IP address is 192 168 1 253 the device will distribute IP addresses from 192 168 1 100 to 192 168 1 253 to all the computers in the network that request I...

Page 23: ...by defining and publishing UPnP device control protocols built upon open Internet based communication standards The term UPnP is derived from plug and play a technology for dynamically attaching devi...

Page 24: ...routers and the Wireless Portable Router To set static routers enter the settings including route IP address route mask route gateway the route Interface from LAN or WAN Destination The network addres...

Page 25: ...Enter note or remark here Dynamic Routing Settings Select Disable or Enable form pull dowm list to use the RIP function Apply After completing the settings on this page click Apply button to save the...

Page 26: ...23 Wireless Settings Gateway Access Point Modes B Ba as si ic c...

Page 27: ...access point MBSSID AP Isolation Select Enable or Disable to enable this function When this function be enabled clients connected to different network name SSID access points cannot access to each oth...

Page 28: ...Off Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions Before a station enters power save mode the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive...

Page 29: ...Enable Tx Burst Check to enable this function Default Tx Burst setting is Enable This function enables the Wireless Portable Router to deliver better throughput during a period of time it only takes...

Page 30: ...ransfer within a BSS Basic Service Set This is designed for consumer use where STA to STA transfer is more commonly used Select Disable or Enable this function Default setting is Disable WMM Parameter...

Page 31: ...ble The client or station must use the same encryption and enter the same password when make a connection with the Wireless Portable Router Note Disable means none security WPA and WPA PSK only suppor...

Page 32: ...II characters case sensitive Shared Shared key is when both the sender and the recipient share a secret key Encryption Type The encryption type is WEP Default Key Select the default key 1 4 WEP Key 1...

Page 33: ...ceable signal latency RADIUS Server RADIUS is an authentication authorization and accounting client server protocol The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links The ser...

Page 34: ...ver that has access to a user database with authentication information IP Address Enter the RADIUS Server s IP Address provided by your ISP Port Enter the RADIUS Server s port number provided by your...

Page 35: ...e APs 4 To set the same Wireless MAC address BSSID on the APs 5 To set same security WEP or WPA on the APs Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Select the mode from the pull down menu Disable Laz...

Page 36: ...ress here just go to set up Wireless MAC address on the other wireless AP then WDS function will be active Phy Mode Select CCK 11b mode OFDM 11g mode HTMIX 11b g n mixed mode or GREENFIELD 11n mode fr...

Page 37: ...CII characters case sensitive Select the type WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 authentication for TKIP or AES encryption If users select TKIP or AES encryption please enter the pass...

Page 38: ...WEP 128 bits 13 ASCII characters case sensitive Select the type WPA WPA PSK WPA2 WPA2 PSK WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 authentication for TKIP or AES encryption If users select TKIP or AES encryption ple...

Page 39: ...z Hexadecimal WEP 64 bits 10 Hex characters 0 9 a f z Hexadecimal WEP 128 bits 26 Hex characters 0 9 a f z ASCII WEP 64 bits 5 ASCII characters case sensitive z ASCII WEP 128 bits 13 ASCII characters...

Page 40: ...ction push physical WPS button on Wireless Portable Router to make a WPS connection Default setting is Enable WPS Summary WPS Current Status After enabling the WPS function if there is connection the...

Page 41: ...WPS Default Key Index Shows the WEP default key 1 4 WPS Key ASCII Shows the WPS security keys ASCII The key can be used to ensure the security of the wireless network AP PIN Here shows the AP s PIN c...

Page 42: ...re or 802 11 Ad Hoc from the pull down list Infrastructure type to make a connection via a access point 802 11 Ad Hoc to make a connection directly between stations Power Saving Mode CAM Constantly Aw...

Page 43: ...s 13 ASCII characters WEP Key 1 4 Enter the password in the encryption key field that the encryption key number must match the selected Tx key Default Key There are four keys 1 4 that you can select a...

Page 44: ...Li in nk k S St ta at tu us s After making a connection with an AP this page will show the related link status check the dBm format box to show the Signal Strength and Noise Level information in dBm f...

Page 45: ...esired AP to make a connection Click Rescan button to survey the APs Select preferred AP then click Connect button to make a connection And you can also set the preferred AP in to profile click Add Pr...

Page 46: ...43 S St ta at ti is st ti ic cs s This screen displays the transmission and reception statistics on your current networks...

Page 47: ...t is 802 11 B G N mixed mode Country Region Code Here shows the channels range B G Protection Select Auto On or Off from the pull down menu Tx Burst Check the box to enable the Tx Burst function Defau...

Page 48: ...of the station W WP PS S This page allows you to use the setting for WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Using this feature could let your wireless client atomically synchronizes its setting and connect to the...

Page 49: ...nnect with the AP in 2 minutes and get IP address Enrollee Input the device s PIN code into the PIN code column of AP Start AP WPS process and click device PIN button Then the device will connect to A...

Page 50: ...address that at the same segment with the current IP address Apply Click to save and apply the current settings Reset Press to discard the current settings Current IP filtering rules in system Dest IP...

Page 51: ...ter the client MAC address that user would like to disconnect drop Add Click to save and apply the current settings Reset Press to discard the current settings Current MAC rules in system MAC Address...

Page 52: ...URL Enter the URL to restrict the improper content access For example www xxx com tw Add Click to save and apply the current settings Reset Press to discard the current settings Current Webs URL Filt...

Page 53: ...IP address Port Range For TCP and UDP services enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service If the service uses a single port number enter it in both the start and finish field...

Page 54: ...that some applications software especially Internet online game can have two way connections Select Enable or Disable from the pull down menu DMZ IP Address Enter the IP address of a particular host i...

Page 55: ...side Select Disable or Enable from the pull down list Default setting is Enable Stateful Packet Inspection SPI SPI Firewall Stateful packet inspection SPI is a firewall that keeps track of the state...

Page 56: ...53 Content Filtering Content Filter Settings Select Webs Content Filters Proxy Java or ActiveX Webs Host Filter Settings Enter the keyword in the field for a host filtering...

Page 57: ...54 Administrator Management...

Page 58: ...can be set up Set up a period of time to enable or disable the wireless TX function Action Select Disable WiFi TX power OFF WiFi TX power 25 WiFi TX power 50 or WiFi TX power 75 from the pull down me...

Page 59: ...owse button find and open the settings file the browser will display to correct file path then click the Import button to use the device settings that previous saved Cancel Click to discard the file t...

Page 60: ...57 Statistics This page shows all system memory WAN LAN all interfaces statistics...

Page 61: ...Log Here shows the system log file information Click Refresh button to update system log file or click Clear button to review the log file Reboot Click the Reboot button to restart the Wireless Portab...

Page 62: ...ss Portable Router settings and default Windows TCP IP settings no changes need to be made By default the Wireless Portable Router will act as a DHCP Server automatically providing a suitable IP addre...

Page 63: ...is is recommended By default the Wireless Portable Router will act as a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Portable Router Using a fixed IP Address Use th...

Page 64: ...Checking TCP IP Settings Windows XP 1 Select Control Panel Network Connection 2 Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties You should see a screen like the following 3 Select the TCP...

Page 65: ...nfigure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN rather than by a Dial up connection For Windows 2000 1 Select Start menu Settings Control Panel Internet Options 2 Select the Connection tab and...

Page 66: ...P Server from the Configure pop up menu The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank 4 Close the TCP IP panel saving your settings Note If using manually assigned IP addresses instead of DHCP the requir...

Page 67: ...can connect the Wireless Portable Router without security but it is NOT recommended WEP auto By default WEP on the Wireless Portable Router is disabled If WEP remains disabled on the Wireless Portable...

Page 68: ...Fixed Static IP address ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 192 168 1 1 to 192 168 1 253 and thus compatible with the Wireless Portable Router s default IP Address of 192 168 1 254...

Page 69: ...hat the SSID is case sensitive So for example Workgroup does NOT match workgroup Both your PC and the Wireless Portable Router must have the same setting for security The default setting for the Wirel...

Page 70: ...elps Any noisy devices should be shielded or relocated RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations This will mean high access speed is only possible when...

Page 71: ...g for an Access Point If more than one Access Point can be used the one with the strongest signal is used This can only happen within an ESS Note to US model owner To comply with US FCC regulation the...

Page 72: ...ny network and receive any messages that are not encrypted however additional setup for RADIUS to issue the WEP key dynamically will be required RADIUS is an authentication authorization and accountin...

Page 73: ...as the Wireless Portable Router WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 802 1x RADIUS Server RADIUS is an authentication authorization and accounting client server protocol The client is a Network Access Server that desir...

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