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FR-54RTR User Manual

Secton 4 - Securty

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Summary of Contents for FR-54RTR

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Page 2: ...y s Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries All other company or product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies Copyright 2009 by Fry s Electronics Incorporated All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior expressed written permission from Fry s Electronics Incorpor...

Page 3: ...ed by ISP 25 Wireless Settings 26 Manual Wireless Settings 27 Network Settings 28 DHCP Server Settings 29 DHCP Reservation 30 Virtual Server 32 Port Forwarding Rules 33 Application Rules 34 QOS Engine 35 Network Filter 36 Access Control 37 Access Control Wizard 38 Website Filter 41 Firewall Settings 42 Routing 44 Advanced Wireless Settings 45 Advanced Network Settings 46 Administrator Login Name 4...

Page 4: ... 65 Configure WEP 66 Configure WPA WPA2 Personal 67 Configure WPA WPA2 RADIUS 68 Connect to a Wireless Network 69 Using Windows Vista 69 Configure Wireless Security 70 Connect to a Wireless Network 72 Using Windows XP 72 Configure WEP 73 Configure WPA WPA2 75 Troubleshooting 77 Wireless Basics 81 What is Wireless 82 Tips 84 Wireless Modes 85 Networking Basics 86 Check your IP address 86 Statically...

Page 5: ...ct Overview Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage rating than the one included with the FR 54RTR will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Fry s FR 54RTR RangeBooster G Router Power Adapter Ethernet Cable CD ROM ...

Page 6: ...tem An installed Ethernet adapter Browser Requirements Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 or higher Firefox 2 0 or higher Safari 1 0 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Chrome 1 0 or higher Opera 6 0 or higher Windows Users Make sure you have the latest version of Java installed Visit www java com to download the latest version CD Installation Wizard Requirements Computer with the foll...

Page 7: ...fficient With the FR 54RTR Wireless Router s built in advanced firewall threats of hackers penetrating your network are minimized Some firewall features include functions that allow or disallow certain ports to be open for certain applications Features like content filtering MAC filtering URL blocking and domain blocking are useful tools to prevent other unwanted intruders from connecting to your ...

Page 8: ...iltering Easily applied content filtering based on MAC Address URL and or Domain Name Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The FR 54RTR can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the FR 54RTR can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the FR 54RTR lets you control w...

Page 9: ...he Auto MDI MDIX WAN port is the connection for the Ethernet cable to the Cable or DSL modem LAN Ports Connect Ethernet devices such as computers switches and hubs Pressing the Reset Button restores the router to its original factory default settings Receptor for the Power Adapter ...

Page 10: ...ction on the WAN port This LED blinks during data transmission Ethernet A solid light indicates a connection to an Ethernet enabled computer This LED blinks during data transmission Status LED A blinking light indicates that the FR 54RTR is ready Power LED A solid light indicates a proper connection to the power supply ...

Page 11: ... modem disconnect the USB cable and connect an Ethernet cable to the Internet port on the router and then turn the modem back on In some cases you may need to call your ISP to change connection types USB to Ethernet If you have DSL and are connecting via PPPoE make sure you disable or uninstall any PPPoE software such as WinPoet Broadjump or Enternet 300 from your computer or you will not be able ...

Page 12: ...s 1 5 feet thick 5 meters at a 45 degree angle appears to be almost 3 feet 1 meter thick At a 2 degree angle it looks over 42 feet 14 meters thick Position devices so that the signal will travel straight through a wall or ceiling instead of at an angle for better reception 3 Building Materials make a difference Asolid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range Try to position...

Page 13: ...an Ethernet cable into one of the four LAN ports on the router Plug the other end into the Ethernet port on your computer 5 Turn on or plug in your modem Wait for the modem to boot about 30 seconds 6 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip Wait about 30 seconds for the router to boot 7 Turn on your computer 8 Verify the link lights on the router The power light...

Page 14: ...ite down your existing settings before making any changes In most cases your computer should be set to receive an IP address automatically in which case you will not have to do anything to your computer 2 Open a web browser and enter http 192 168 0 1 and press Enter When the login window appears set the user name to admin and leave the password box empty Click OK to continue 3 Click on Advanced an...

Page 15: ...r and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the Fry s router 8 You may now use the other 3 LAN ports to connect other Ethernet devices and computers To configure your wireless network open a web browser and enter the IP address you assigned to the router Refer to the Configuration and Wireless Security sections for more information on setting up your wireless ne...

Page 16: ...ROM drive The step by step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP The steps and screens are similar to those found in other Windows operating systems If the CD Autorun function does not automatically start on your computer go to Start Run In the run box type D FR 54RTR exe where D represents the drive letter of your CD ROM drive When the autorun screen appears click Install ROUTER Note I...

Page 17: ...guration utility Web based Configuration Utility To access the configuration utility open a web browser such as Internet Explorer and enter the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Enter the user name admin and your password Leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 18: ...54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration Setup Wizard You may run the setup wizard to quickly setup your router Click Setup Wizard to launch the wizard Click Launch Internet Connection Setup Wizard to begin ...

Page 19: ...uration Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue Select your time zone from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue Select the type of Internet connection you use and then click Next to continue ...

Page 20: ...l but may be required by some ISPs The default host name is the device name of the Router and may be changed If you selected PPPoE enter your PPPoE username and password Click Next to continue Select Static if your ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask gateway and DNS server addresses Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will no...

Page 21: ...atic enter your network settings supplied by your Internet provider Click Next to continue Click Connect to save your settings Once the router is finished rebooting click Continue Please allow 1 2 minutes to connect Close your browser window and reopen it to test your Internet connection It may take a few tries to initially connect to the Internet ...

Page 22: ...lt MAC address unless required by your ISP The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MACAddress button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by you...

Page 23: ...ary and Secondary DNS Server Addresses Static PPPoE only Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect PPPoE User Name Password Service Name Reconnect Mode IP Address DNS Addresses Maximum Idle Time Internet Setup Choose PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection Your...

Page 24: ...ult MTU The default MAC address will be displayed The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless require...

Page 25: ...y your ISP Static PPTP only Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP Enter your PPTP account name Enter your PPTP password and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect PPTP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Internet Setup PPTP Choose PPTP Point to Point Tunn...

Page 26: ...ways on Manual or Connect on demand The default MAC address will be displayed The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the defaul...

Page 27: ...d by your ISP Static L2TP only Enter the Server IP provided by your ISP Enter your L2TP account name Enter your L2TP password and then retype the password in the next box Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect L2TP IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Server IP L2TP Account L2TP Password Maximum Idl...

Page 28: ...lways on Manual or Connect on demand The default MAC address will be displayed The default MAC address is set to the WAN s physical interface MAC address on the Broadband Router You can use the Clone MAC Address button to copy the MAC address of the Ethernet Card installed by your ISP and replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of the router It is not recommended that you change the defau...

Page 29: ...r It is not recommended that you change the default MAC address unless required by your ISP Enter the Primary DNS server IP address assigned by your ISP This is optional Maximum Transmission Unit you may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1500 is the default MTU IP Address Subnet Mask ISP Gateway MAC Address Clone MAC Address Primary DNS Address Secondary DNS Add...

Page 30: ...g the wizard click on the Setup tab and then click Internet on the left side Click the Setup Wizard button and then click the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button If you want to manually configure the wireless settings on your router click the Setup tab and then click Wireless Settings on the left side Refer to the next page ...

Page 31: ...n setting can be selected to allow the FR 54RTR to choose the channel with the least amount of interference Select one of the following 802 11g if all your wireless clients are only 802 11g 802 11b if all your wireless clients are only 802 11b Mixed 802 11g and 802 11b select if you are using a mix of 802 11g and 802 11b wireless clients Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wir...

Page 32: ...P address once you click Apply you will need to enter the new IP address in your browser to get back into the configuration utility Enter the Subnet Mask The default subnet mask is 255 255 255 0 Enter the Domain name Optional Check the box to transfer the DNS server information from your ISP to your computers If unchecked your computers will use the router for a DNS server IP Address Subnet Mask L...

Page 33: ...operate This setting has no effect if the Learn NetBIOS information form WAN is activated Enable DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range Lease Time Learn NetBIOS from WAN NetBIOS Scope DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The FR 54RTR has a built in DHCP server The DHCP Server will automatically assign an IP address to the computers on the LAN private network Be sure to set...

Page 34: ...ge Enter the MAC address of the computer or device If you want to assign an IP address to the computer you are currently on click this button to populate the fields Click Save to save your entry You must click Save Settings at the top to activate your reservations In this section you can see what LAN devices are currently leasing IP addresses Click Revoke to cancel the lease for a specific LAN dev...

Page 35: ...very next requester If the previous owner is still available those two devices may both receive an IP Address Conflict error or the second device may still not receive an IP Address in that case you may still need to extend the DHCP IP Address Range to address the issue it is located in the DHCP Server section The Reserve option converts this dynamic IP allocation into a DHCP Reservation and adds ...

Page 36: ... menu Select an application and click to populate the fields Use the drop down menu for a list of predefined server types Enter the port that you want to open next to Private Port and Public Port The private and public ports are usually the same The public port is the port seen from the Internet side and the private port is the port being used by the application on the computer within your local n...

Page 37: ...o Enter the TCP and or UDP port or ports that you want to open You can enter a single port or a range of ports Separate ports with a common Example 24 1009 3000 4000 Select Allow All most common or a created Inbound filter You may create your own inbound filters in the Advanced Inbound Filter page The schedule of time when the Virtual Server Rule will be enabled The schedule may be set toAlways wh...

Page 38: ...cations makes some of these applications work with the FR 54RTR Check the box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule This is the port used to trigger the application It can be either a single port or a range of ports This is the port number on the WAN side that will be used to access the application You may define a single port or a range of ports You can use a comma to add multiple ports o...

Page 39: ...ming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic Enable Qos Engine Automatic Uplink Speed Manual Uplink Speed Select to enable this feature Select for automatic uplink speed If you did not select Automatic Uplink Speed enter the Uplink Speed manually ...

Page 40: ... MAC address on a computer please refer to the Networking Basics section in this manual Select a DHCP client from the drop down menu and click the arrow to copy that MAC Address Configure MAC Filter MAC Address DHCP Client Use MAC MediaAccess Control Filters to allow or deny LAN LocalArea Network computers by their MAC addresses from accessing the Network You can either manually add a MAC address ...

Page 41: ...rol access in and out of your network You may use this feature to grant access to approved sites limit web access based on time or dates and block internet access applications Add policy Check the Enable Access Control check box and click the Add Policy button to start the Access Control Wizard ...

Page 42: ...ction 3 Configuration Access Control Wizard Click Next to continue with the wizard Enter a name for the policy and then click Next to continue Select a schedule I E Always from the drop down menu and then click Next to continue ...

Page 43: ...formation and then click Next to continue Address Type Select IP address MAC address or Other Machines IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer you want to apply the rule to Access Control Wizard continued Select the filtering method and then click Next to continue ...

Page 44: ...ur rule Dest IP Start Enter the starting IP address Dest IP End Enter the ending IP address Protocol Select the protocol Dest Port Start Enter the starting port number Dest Port End Enter the ending port number To enable web logging click Enable Click Save to save the access control rule Access Control Wizard continued ...

Page 45: ...onfigure Website Filter Website URL Domain URL and domain blocking are used to deny LAN computers from accessing specific web sites by the URL or domain A URL is a specially formatted text string that defines a location on the Internet If any part of the URL contains the blocked word the site will not be accessible and the web page will not display To use this feature enter the text string to be b...

Page 46: ... Check this box to enable DMZ Enter the IP address of the computer you would like to open all ports to Enable SPI NAT Endpoint Filtering Enable anti spoof checking Enable DMZ Host DMZ IP Address Firewall Settings This section will allow you to setup a DMZ host and to enable VPN passthrough If you have a client PC that cannot run Internet applications properly from behind the FR 54RTR then you can ...

Page 47: ...heck this box to allow PPTP VPN traffic to pass through the router to your VPN client Check this box to allow RTSP VPN traffic to pass through the router to your VPN client Check this box to allow IPSec VPN traffic to pass through the router to your VPN client Check this box to allow SIP VPN traffic to pass through the router to your VPN client ...

Page 48: ... Routing List Name Destination IP Netmask Gateway Each Route has a checkbox next to it check the box of the route you wish to enable Specify a name for identification of this route Enter the address of the host or network you wish to access This field identifies the portion of the destination IP in use The IP address of the router will be displayed here ...

Page 49: ...transmission 2346 is the default setting A DTIM Delivery Traffic Indication Message is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages The default setting is 1 This enables 802 11d operation 802 11d is a wireless specification developed to allow implementation of wireless networks in countries that cannot use the 802 11 standard This feature shoul...

Page 50: ...d to pings Blocking the Ping may provide some extra security from hackers Check the box to allow the WAN port to be pinged You may set the port speed of the WAN port to 10Mbps 100Mbps or auto Some older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Check the box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet UPnP Settings WAN Ping WAN select to 10 100...

Page 51: ...net by a web browser A username and password is still required to access the Web Management interface In general only a member of your network can browse the built in web pages to perform Administrator tasks This feature enables you to perform Administrator tasks from the remote Internet host Administrator Login Name Administrator Password User Login Name User Password Gateway Name Enable Graphica...

Page 52: ...put an asterisk into this field then any computer will be able to access the Router Putting an asterisk into this field would present a security risk and is not recommended The port number used to access the FR 54RTR Example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the WAN IP address of the FR 54RTR and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interface ...

Page 53: ...t date and an end date for daylight saving time NTP is short for Network Time Protocol NTP synchronizes computer clock times in a network of computers This field is optional To manually input the time enter the values in these fields for the Year Month Day Hour Minute and Second Click Set Time You can also click Copy Your Computer s Time Settings Time Zone Daylight Saving Automatic Manual ...

Page 54: ...R 54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration System Log This feature allows you to send log information to a SysLog Server Enable Logging to Syslog Server Check this option to send router s logs to a server ...

Page 55: ...Email Address To Email Address SMTP Server Address Enable Authentication Account Name Password Check to enable email notifications to be sent to your email address Enter the email address from where the information will be sent Enter the email where you wish the information to be sent Enter the SMTP Server Address Check to enable authentication of information Enter the user s account name Enter th...

Page 56: ...trol to find a previously save file of configuration settings Then click the Load button to transfer those settings to the router This option will restore all configuration settings back to the settings that were in effect at the time the router was shipped from the factory Any settings that have not been saved will be lost including any rules that you have created If you want to save the current ...

Page 57: ...mware update on your hard drive Click Save Settings to complete the firmware upgrade Firmware Upgrade Browse You can upgrade the firmware of the Router here Make sure the firmware you want to use is on the local hard drive of the computer Click on Browse to locate the firmware file to be used for the update Please check the Fry s support site for firmware updates at http www frysnetworksupport com...

Page 58: ...nter in your domain name to connect to your server no matter what your IP address is DDNS Server Address Host Name Username or Key Password or Key Timeout Status Dynamic Domain Name System is a method of keeping a domain name linked to a changing IP Address Check the box to enable DDNS Choose your DDNS provider from the drop down menu Enter the Host Name that you registered with your DDNS service ...

Page 59: ... 54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration System Check The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IPAddress that you wish to Ping and click Ping Ping Test ...

Page 60: ...ry day Check All Day 24hrs or enter a start and end time for your schedule Click Save to save your schedule You must click Save Settings at the top for your schedules to go into effect The list of schedules will be listed here Click the Edit icon to make changes or click the Delete icon to remove the schedule Name Days Time Save Schedule Rules List ...

Page 61: ...Use Release to disconnect from your ISP and use Renew to connect to your ISP If your WAN connection is set up for PPPoE a Connect button and a Disconnect button will be displayed Use Disconnect to drop the PPPoE connection and use Connect to establish the PPPoE connection Displays the MAC address and the private local IP settings for the router Displays the MAC address and the public IP settings f...

Page 62: ...R 54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration Log First Page Last Page Previous Next Clear View the first page of the log View the last page of the log View the previous page View the next page Clear the log ...

Page 63: ...Configuration Statistics The screen below displays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the FR 54RTR on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted ...

Page 64: ...ersation State for sessions that use the TCP protocol NO None This entry is used as a placeholder for a future connection that may occur SS SYN Sent One of the systems is attempting to start a connection EST Established the connection is passing data FW FIN Wait The client system has requested that the connection be stopped CW Close Wait The server system has requested that the connection be stopp...

Page 65: ... number of seconds of idle time until the router considers the session terminated The initial value of Time Out depends on the type and state of the connection 300 seconds UDP connections 240 seconds Reset or closed TCP connections The connection does not close instantly so that lingering packets can pass or the connection can be re established 7800 seconds Established or closing TCP connections ...

Page 66: ...62 FR 54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration Routing Table This page displays the routing details configured for your router ...

Page 67: ...r Manual Section 3 Configuration Wireless The wireless client table displays a list of current connected wireless clients This table also displays the connection time and MAC address of the connected wireless clients ...

Page 68: ...64 FR 54RTR User Manual Section 3 Configuration Support ...

Page 69: ...ss network so that it is protected as it is transmitted from one wireless device to another To gain access to a WEP network you must know the key The key is a string of characters that you create When using WEP you must determine the level of encryption The type of encryption determines the key length 128 bit encryption requires a longer key than 64 bit encryption Keys are defined by entering in a...

Page 70: ...entication protocol EAP WEP regulates access to a wireless network based on a computer s hardware specific MAC address which is relatively simple to be sniffed out and stolen EAP is built on a more secure public key encryption system to ensure that only authorized network users can access the network WPA PSK WPA2 PSK uses a passphrase or key to authenticate your wireless connection The key is an a...

Page 71: ...ecurity Mode select Enable WEP Security 3 Next to Authentication select Shared Key 4 Select either 64 bit or 128 bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Key Type select either Hex or ASCII Hex recommended Letters A F and numbers 0 9 are valid ASCII All numbers and letters are valid 6 Next to Key 1 enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter this key exactly ...

Page 72: ...de 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Personal or Enable WPA2 Personal 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Passphrase enter a key passphrase The key is an alpha numeric password between 8 and 63 characters long The password can include symbols _ and spaces Make sure you enter this key exactly the same on all other wireless clients 6 Enter the...

Page 73: ...ing the IP address of the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Enterprise Security or Enable WPA2 Enterprise Security 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Auto 4 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 5 Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 6 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 18...

Page 74: ...nual Section 4 Security Wireless Security Setup Wizard To run the security wizard browse to the Setup page and then click the Launch Wireless Security Setup Wizard button Enter your network name and click Next to continue ...

Page 75: ...elected to Manually assign a network key enter your encryption key in the box and click Next to continue You will need to enter this key for your wireless clients to connect to the router If you selected Automatically the following screen will show you your security key to enter for your wireless clients Click Save to finish the Security Wizard ...

Page 76: ...a utility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select Connect to a network If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the Connect bu...

Page 77: ...ring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the security key or passphrase being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows Vista Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select Connect to a network ...

Page 78: ... key or passphrase that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the security settings are correct The key or passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 79: ...tility as seen below Right click on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner next to the time Select View Available Wireless Networks If you receive the Wireless Networks Detected bubble click on the center of the bubble to access the utility or The utility will display any available wireless networks in your area Click on a network displayed using the SSID and click the C...

Page 80: ...ing your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 81: ...rk Connection box will appear Enter the same WEP key that is on your router and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WEP settings are correct The WEP key must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 82: ...uring your wireless adapter If you are joining an existing network you will need to know the WEP key being used 2 Highlight the wireless network SSID you would like to connect to and click Connect 1 Open the Windows XP Wireless Utility by right clicking on the wireless computer icon in your system tray lower right corner of screen Select View Available Wireless Networks ...

Page 83: ...ork Connection box will appear Enter the WPA PSK passphrase and click Connect It may take 20 30 seconds to connect to the wireless network If the connection fails please verify that the WPA PSK settings are correct The WPA PSK passphrase must be exactly the same as on the wireless router ...

Page 84: ...e you select Auto and click Connect you will have a 120 second time limit to apply the settings to your wireless client s and successfully establish a connection If you select Manual a settings summary screen will appear Write down the security key and enter this on your wireless clients From the Basic Wizard screen click Add Wireless Device with WPS ...

Page 85: ... In order to use this method you must know the wireless client s 8 digit PIN and click Connect PBC Select this option to use PBC Push Button method to add a wireless client Click Connect Keep a note with the information displayed on the screen for future references Click OK to finish ...

Page 86: ...t be on the same IP subnet to connect to the web based utility Make sure you have an updated Java enabled web browser We recommend the following Internet Explorer 6 0 or higher Netscape 8 or higher Mozilla 1 7 12 5 0 or higher Opera 8 5 or higher Safari 1 2 or higher with Java 1 3 1 or higher Camino 0 8 4 or higher Firefox 1 5 or higher Verify physical connectivity by checking for solid link light...

Page 87: ...should open the login page for your the web management If you still cannot access the configuration unplug the power to the router for 10 seconds and plug back in Wait about 30 seconds and try accessing the configuration If you have multiple computers try connecting using a different computer 2 What can I do if I forgot my password If you forgot your password you must reset your router Unfortunate...

Page 88: ...rements of ten Ex 1492 1482 1472 etc Note AOL DSL users must use MTU of 1400 To find the proper MTU Size you ll have to do a special ping of the destination you re trying to go to A destination could be another computer or a URL Click on Start and then click Run Windows 95 98 and Me users type in command Windows NT 2000 and XP users type in cmd and press Enter or click OK Once the window opens you...

Page 89: ...8 1480 Once you find your MTU you can now configure your router with the proper MTU size To change the MTU rate on your router follow the steps below Open your browser enter the IP address of your router 192 168 0 1 and click OK Enter your username admin and password blank by default Click OK to enter the web configuration page for the device Click on Setup and then click Manual Configure To chang...

Page 90: ...s LANs are used increasingly in both home and office environments and public areas such as airports coffee shops and universities Innovative ways to utilize WLAN technology are helping people to work and communicate more efficiently Increased mobility and the absence of cabling and other fixed infrastructure have proven to be beneficial for many users Wireless users can use the same applications t...

Page 91: ...rom one point A to point B But wireless technology has restrictions as to how you can access the network You must be within the wireless network range area to be able to connect your computer There are two different types of wireless networks Wireless Local Area Network WLAN and Wireless Personal Area Network WPAN Wireless Local Area Network WLAN In a wireless local area network a device called an...

Page 92: ...s laptops speakers and other devices that operate on batteries Who uses wireless Wireless technology as become so popular in recent years that almost everyone is using it whether it s for home office business Fry s has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check email instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple and easy to u...

Page 93: ... not knowing where to start That s why we ve put together a few setup steps and tips to help you through the process of setting up a wireless network Tips Here are a few things to keep in mind when you install a wireless network Centralize your router or Access Point Make sure you place the router access point in a centralized location within your network for the best performance Try to place the ...

Page 94: ...ss clients will connect to an access point or wireless router Ad Hoc Directly connecting to another computer for peer to peer communication using wireless network adapters on each computer such as two or more WNA 2330 wireless network Cardbus adapters An Infrastructure network contains an Access Point or wireless router All the wireless devices or clients will connect to the wireless router or acc...

Page 95: ...d click OK Windows Vista users type cmd in the Start Search box At the prompt type ipconfig and press Enter This will display the IP address subnet mask and the default gateway of your adapter If the address is 0 0 0 0 check your adapter installation security settings and the settings on your router Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters If you are con...

Page 96: ...sents your Fry s network adapter and select Properties Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router Example If the router s LAN IP address is 192 168 0 1 make your IP address 192 168 0 X where X is a number between 2 and 99 Make sure th...

Page 97: ...ps OFDM 10 PER 68dBm 36Mbps OFDM 10 PER 75dBm 24Mbps OFDM 10 PER 79dBm 18Mbps OFDM 10 PER 82dBm 12Mbps OFDM 10 PER 84dBm 11Mbps CCK 8 PER 82dBm 9Mbps OFDM 10 PER 87dBm 6Mbps OFDM 10 PER 88dBm 5 5Mbps CCK 8 PER 85dBm 2Mbps QPSK 8 PER 86dBm 1Mbps BPSK 8 PER 89dBm VPN Pass Through Multi Sessions PPTP L2TP IPSec Device Management Web based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or later o...

Page 98: ... FCC LEDs Power Status WAN WLAN Wireless Connection LAN 10 100 Dimensions L 5 6 142mm W 4 3 109mm H 1 2 inches 31mm Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11g specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate ...

Page 99: ...t technical support please have the following ready Model number of the product e g FR 54RTR Hardware Revision located on the label on the bottom of the router e g rev A1 Serial Number s n number located on the label on the bottom of the router You can find software updates and user documentation on the Fry s website as well as frequently asked questions and answers to technical issues For custome...

Page 100: ...ware Repaired or replacement hardware will be warranted for the remainder of the original Warranty Period or ninety 90 days whichever is longer and is subject to the same limitations and exclusions If a material defect is incapable of correction or if Fry s determines that it is not practical to repair or replace the defective Hardware the actual price paid by the original purchaser for the defect...

Page 101: ...hatsoever including without limitation the Limited Warranty as described herein notwithstanding anything stated herein to the contrary Submitting A Claim The customer shall return the product to the original purchase point based on its return policy In case the return policy period has expired and the product is within warranty the customer shall submit a claim to Fry s as outlined below The custo...

Page 102: ...tallation lack of reasonable care repair or service in any way that is not contemplated in the documentation for the product or if the model or serial number has been altered tampered with defaced or removed Initial installation installation and removal of the product for repair and shipping costs Operational adjustments covered in the operating manual for the product and normal maintenance Damage...

Page 103: ...G EXPRESS WRITTEN WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES ARE EXCLUSIVE AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OR REMEDIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the foregoing limitations ...

Page 104: ...ntee 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 or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment an...

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