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L7 Networks L7-N-R2000 User Manual

Section 8 - Configuring the IP Address in Vista

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Local Area Connection Status

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the

Details

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Network Connection Status

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Summary of Contents for L7-NR2000

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Page 2: ...33 Advanced Network 34 IPv6 Routing 35 Device Administration 36 Save and Restore 37 System Check 38 Schedules 39 Syslog 40 Device Info 41 Log 42 Statistics 43 Internet Sessions 43 Wireless 44 Help 45 Wireless Security 46 What is WEP 46 Configure WEP 47 What is WPA 48 Configure WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK 49 Configure WPA WPA2 PSK 50 Configure WPA WPA2 and WPA WPA2 RADIUS 51 Connect to a Wireless Network ...

Page 3: ... Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 69 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 73 Troubleshooting 77 Wireless Basics 81 What is Wireless 82 Tips 84 Wireless Modes 85 Networking Basics 86 Check your IP address 86 Statically Assign an IP address 87 Technical Specifications 88 ...

Page 4: ...intosh or Linux based operating systems with an installed Ethernet adapter Internet Explorer 6 or Firefox 2 0 or above for configuration Package Contents Note Using a power supply with a different voltage than the one included with the L7 N R2000 will cause damage and void the warranty for this product Note Always attach the power cord plug to the power supply before inserting the power cord and c...

Page 5: ...ese filters can be scheduled to be active on certain days or for a duration of hours or minutes Secure Multiple Concurrent Sessions The L7 N R2000 can pass through VPN sessions It supports multiple and concurrent IPSec and PPTP sessions so users behind the L7 N R2000 can securely access corporate networks User friendly Setup Wizard Through its easy to use Web based user interface the L7 N R2000 le...

Page 6: ...tton restorestheroutertoitsoriginal factory default settings Receptor for the Power Adapter The 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 Hardware Overview Connections ...

Page 7: ...ection to an Ethernet enabled computer on port 1 3 Port 4 for IPTV This LED blinks during data transmission USB Port This USB port supports L7 Networks SharePort function Connect a multi functionprinter scanner or USB storage device to the port and share the device throught the network INTERNET LED INTERNET STATUS LED A solid light indicates that the L7 N R2000 is ready Hardware Overview LEDs and ...

Page 8: ...al Section 2 Installation Installation This section will walk you through the installation process Placement of the router is very important Do not place the router in an enclosed area such as a closet cabinet or in the attic or garage ...

Page 9: ...A wall that is 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 A solid metal door or aluminum studs may have a negative effect on range T...

Page 10: ...t on the router 4 Plug an Ethernet cable LAN ports 1 3 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...

Page 11: ...ttings write 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 Ad...

Page 12: ...er and connect it to your other router Do not plug anything into the WAN port of the L7 Networks router 8 You may now use the other three 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 ...

Page 13: ... web based configuration 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 Type admin for the User Name and leave the password blank by default If you get a Page Cannot be Displayed error please refer to the Troubleshooting section for assistance ...

Page 14: ...p Wizard You may run the setup wizard from the opening Internet Setup window to quickly set up your router Click Internet Connection Setup Wizard and the first window of the wizard will open Click Next to continue Create a new password and then click Next to continue ...

Page 15: ...12 L7 Networks L7 N R2000 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Select your time zone NTP Server from the drop down menus and then click Next to continue ...

Page 16: ... enter your PPPoE username and password Click the Static IP radio button if the ISP assigned you the IP address subnet mask and start end LAN IP address Enter the required information in IP Unnumbered Address IP Unnumbered Netmask LAN Start IP and LAN End IP Click Next to continue Note Make sure to remove your PPPoE software from your computer The software is no longer needed and will not work thr...

Page 17: ...ck Connect to go to the next page Click Wireless Connection Setup Wizard to open the wizard window of configuring wireless connection Click Reboot to directly restart the Router If clicking Wireless Connection Setup Wizard this window will open Click Next to continue ...

Page 18: ... and use the check box to select the desired level of wireless security WEP WPA and then click Next to continue If selecting Manually assign a network key in the previous window this window will open Enter a wireless security password in the Network Key box Click Next to continue This window displays a summary of your wireless security settings Please print this out or record this information in a...

Page 19: ... N R2000 User Manual Section 3 Configuration The Router will save the new settings and reboot Please allow 1 2 minutes for rebooting When the router has finished rebooting the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed ...

Page 20: ...al Section 3 Configuration Internet Setup If you want to configure the Router manually without using the wizard click the Manual Internet Connection Setup button This window will display for you configure the Internet connection manually ...

Page 21: ...er Start and End LAN IP address Click Recieve DNS from ISP to get the DNS automatically Click Enter DNS Manually to enter the DNS information below PPPoE User Name Password Confirm Password Service Name IP Unnumbered Address IP Unnumbered Netmask LAN IP DNS Internet Setup PPPoE Choose PPPoE Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet if your ISP uses a PPPoE connection Your ISP will provide you with a u...

Page 22: ...ondary DNS Server Addresses Enter a maximum idle time during which the Internet connection is maintained during inactivity To disable this feature enable Auto reconnect Maximum Transmission Unit You may need to change the MTU for optimal performance with your specific ISP 1492 is the default MTU Select either Always on Manual or Connect on demand ...

Page 23: ...ow To configure the wireless settings manually click the Manual Wireless Connection Setup button The parameters for this window are described later in this section The Wireless Security section that directly follows this Configuration section provides additional explanation for how to configure the WEP WPA WPA2 and WPA WPA2 wireless security mode options If you want to have more wireless network n...

Page 24: ...x Click Automatically assign a network key Recommended or Manually assing a network key for the wireless security key and use the check box to select the desired level of wireless security WEP WPA and then click Next to continue If selecting Manually assign a network key in the previous window this window will open Enter a wireless security password in the Network Key box Click Next to continue ...

Page 25: ...ur wireless security settings Please print this out or record this information in a safe place and then click Save to continue The Router will save the new settings and reboot Please allow 1 2 minutes for rebooting When the router has finished rebooting the opening Wireless Setup window is displayed ...

Page 26: ...ence Use the drop down menu to select the appropriate Transmission Rate in Mbits per second Many users will want to use the default setting Best automatic Service Set Identifier SSID is the name of your wireless network Once created and enabled a name in Multiple Wireless Network Name SSIDs window you may select fromthe drop down menu Check this option if you would not like the SSID of your wirele...

Page 27: ...umeric 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 5 Click Save Settings to save your settings If you are configuring the router with a wireless adapter you will lose connectivity until you enable WPA WPA2 or WPA WPA2 whichever of the three options you have selected above on your...

Page 28: ...her Type select TKIP AES or AUTO TKIP AES 3 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 4 Next to RADIUS Server IP Address enter the IP address of your RADIUS server 5 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 6 Next to Shared Secret enter the security key 7 Click Save Settings to save your settings ...

Page 29: ...PA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 2 Next to Cipher Type select TKIP AES or Auto 3 Next to PSK EAP select EAP 4 Next to RADIUS Server 1 enter the IP Address of your RADIUS server 5 Next to Port enter the port you are using with your RADIUS server 1812 is the default port 6 Next to Shared Secret enter the security key 7 If you have a secondary RADIUS server enter its IP address port and secret key ...

Page 30: ...ddress 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 Router IP Address Default S...

Page 31: ...able DHCP Server DHCP IP Address Range DHCP Lease Time DHCP Reservation DHCP Server Settings DHCP stands for Dynamic Host Control Protocol The L7 N R2000 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 your computers to be DHCP clients by setting their TCP IP settings to Obtain an IP Address Automatically...

Page 32: ...heck the box to enabled the rule Enter a name for the rule Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network that you want to allow the incoming service to Enter the port or ports that you want to open If you want to open one port enter the same port in both boxes Select TCP UDP or Any Rule Name IP Address Ports to Open Traffic Type ...

Page 33: ...ch you are actually connected via xDSL but for which you configure either Static or DHCP in the Internet settings setting this option to xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network ensures that the router will recognize that it needs to shape traffic slightly differently in order to give the best performance Choosing xDSL or Other Frame Relay Network causes the measured uplink speed to be reported slightly ...

Page 34: ...address of a network adapter for a filter rule Use the drop down menu to select Allow or Deny the network access MAC IP Address Action The Network Filter allows you to configure IP or MAC address of a network adapter and allow or deny its network access at certain time Network Filter ...

Page 35: ...This section will allow you to set up inside and outside firewall The outside firewall can choose various which part you want to prevernt from Tick DMZ Enable check box to enable DMZ and enter an IP adrees of a computer in the IP field to be accessible to Internet traffic DMZ ...

Page 36: ...router and the roaming wireless network adapters Note High network traffic areas should use the shorter preamble type CTS Clear To Send is a function used to minimize collisions among wireless devices on a wireless local area network LAN CTS will make sure the wireless network is clear before a wireless client attempts to send wireless data Enabling CTS will add overhead and may lower wireless thr...

Page 37: ... older cable or DSL modems may require you to set the port speed to 10Mbps Tick the check box to allow multicast traffic to pass through the router from the Internet Tick the check box to allow wireless multicast traffic to pass through the router Enable UPnP WAN Port Speed Enable Multicast Streams Wireless Enhance Mode Advanced Network This window allows you to change the LAN settings Please be a...

Page 38: ...op down menu to choose the WAN or WAN Physical Port Interface the IP packet must use to transit out of the Router The IP address of the packets that will take this route Specifies the next hop to be taken if this route is used Enable Interface Destination IPv6 Gateway IPv6 Routing This option allows you to define fixed routes to defined destinations ...

Page 39: ...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 The port number used to access the L7 N R2000 For example http x x x x 8080 whereas x x x x is the WAN IP address of the L7 N R2000 and 8080 is the port used for the Web Management interf...

Page 40: ...sfer 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 router configuration settings use the Save button above Click the Reboot button on the left side...

Page 41: ...on 3 Configuration System Check The Ping Test is used to send Ping packets to test if a computer is on the Internet Enter the IP Address that you wish to Ping and click Ping Ping Test The Ping Test can be used to test the status of the Internet ...

Page 42: ...e new schedule rule applies to the full 24 hour period If the new schedule rule does not apply to the full 24 hour period untick the previous checkbox and then enter a specific beginning and ending time Name Day s All Day 24 hrs Start Time End Time The Router allows the user the ability to manage schedule rules for various firewall and parental control features on this window Once you have finishe...

Page 43: ...7 N R2000 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Syslog click the checkbox to save the log in the log server in the LAN side Syslog Server The system log displays chronological event log data specified by the router user ...

Page 44: ... 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 for the router Displays the wireless MAC address and your wireless settings such as SSID Channel and Encryption st...

Page 45: ...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 Click this button to go directly to the Log Settings window Maintenance Log Settings This window allows you to view a log of activities on the Router This is especially helpful detecting unauthorized network usage ...

Page 46: ...isplays the Traffic Statistics Here you can view the amount of packets that pass through the L7 N R2000 on both the WAN and the LAN ports The traffic counter will reset if the device is rebooted The NAPT Internet Sessions table displays a list of all active conversations between WAN computers and LAN computers ...

Page 47: ...2000 User 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 client ...

Page 48: ...45 L7 Networks L7 N R2000 User Manual Section 3 Configuration Help Click the desired hyperlink to get more information about how to use the Router ...

Page 49: ...r wireless 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 enter...

Page 50: ...ext to Authentication select either Shared Key or Open Shared Key is recommended as it provides greater security when WEP is enabled 4 Select either 64Bit or 128Bit encryption from the drop down menu next to WEP Encryption 5 Next to Default Key Type select WEP Key 1 and enter a WEP key that you create Make sure you enter this key exactly on all your wireless devices You may enter up to four differ...

Page 51: ...ble authentication 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...

Page 52: ... the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key 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...

Page 53: ...ck on Wireless Setup on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Mode select TKIP AES or Both 4 Next to PSK EAP select PSK 5 Next to Network Key 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...

Page 54: ...f the router 192 168 0 1 Click on Wireless Settings on the left side 2 Next to Security Mode select Enable WPA Only Wireless Security enhanced Enable WPA2 Only Wireless Security enhanced or Enable WPA WPA2 Wireless Security enhanced 3 Next to Cipher Type 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 th...

Page 55: ... have a site survey option similar to the Windows XP utility 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...

Page 56: ...onfiguring 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 57: ...s Network 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 58: ... configuring 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 59: ...ss Network 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 60: ...ured To enjoy the benefits of Wi Fi protection the Router must be both enabled and configured There are three basic methods to accomplish this use Windows Vista s built in support for WCN 2 0 use software provided by a third party or use the traditional Ethernet approach If you are running Windows Vista tick the Enable checkbox on the Wireless Network window Use the Current PIN that is displayed o...

Page 61: ...on method is ideal if there is no access to a GUI If you are using the Router s Wi Fi Security push button option simultaneously depress the push button located on the side of the Router and the button on the client or virtual button on the client s GUI Next click Finish The Client s software will then allow a newcomer to join your secure Wi Fi protected network If you are using third party softwa...

Page 62: ...ing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup Changing the Computer Name and Joining a Workgroup The following are step by step directions to change the computer name and join a workgroup 2 Click on the Advanced system settings link 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 63: ...he Computer Name tab in the System Properties window and enter a description of your computer in the textbox When you are finished click the Change button 4 Go to the Computer Name Domain Changes window and click the radio button next to the Workgroup you want to join When you are finished click the OK button ...

Page 64: ...ss in Vista The following are step by step directions to configure the IP address in Windows Vista 2 Go to the Network and Internet window and click the appropriate Local Area Connection icon 1 Click on Properties 3 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Properties from the drop down menu ...

Page 65: ...etworking tab in the Local Area Connection Properties window 5 Click the Use the following IP address option in the General tab in the Local Area Connections Properties window and enter the desired IP address in the space offered Then click the Use the following DNS server adresses option on the same tab and enter the desired DNS server information ...

Page 66: ...ta 6 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and then select Status from the drop down menu 7 Go to the Local Area Connection Status window and click the Details button 8 Confirm your new settings on the Network Connection Status window When you are finished click the Done button ...

Page 67: ...wing are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection 2 Go to the Set up a connection or network window and choose the Set up a wireless router or access point Set up a new wireless network for your home or business option Click the Next button 1 Click on Set up a connection or network in the Network and Sharing Center section ...

Page 68: ...Connection Wirelessly 3 Click the Next button on the Set up a wireless router or access point window 4 The following window displays the system progress 5 This window confirms that you want to create wireless network settings that are savable to a USB flash drive ...

Page 69: ...point wizard Click the Next button 7 Enter a passphrase on the Help make your network more secure with a passphrase window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Show advanced network security options link 8 Select security method on the Choose advanced network security options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Next button ...

Page 70: ...Next button 10 Select the desired file and printer sharing option on the Choose file and printer sharing options window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard Click the Next button 11 Once you have saved your network settings to USB use the pull down menu on the Insert the USB flash drive into this computer window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard to select a d...

Page 71: ...B the Copying settings to the USB drive window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens to indicate the system progress 13 Once you are finished the To add a device or computer follow these instructions window in the Set up a wireless router or access point wizard opens When you are finished click the Close button ...

Page 72: ...eless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK The following are step by step directions to set up a wireless connection 2 Click the Manage network connections link in the Network and Sharing Center window 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 73: ...etwork to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button 5 The following Connect to a network wizard window displays the system progress 3 Right click the Wireless Network Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu ...

Page 74: ...ave to the network and or start the new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu 6 Enter the network security key or passphrase for the Router in the textbox provided in the Type the network security key or passphrase for l7networks window in the Connect a network wizard When you are fi...

Page 75: ...tion 10 Connecting to a Secured Wireless Network WEP WPA PSK WPA2 PSK 10 To test the new IP address use the Ping feature of the command prompt 9 Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command ...

Page 76: ...nsecured Wireless Network Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network The following are step by step directions to set up an unsecured wireless connection 2 Go to the Network and Sharing Center window and click the Manage Network Connections link 1 Click on Properties ...

Page 77: ... Network Connection entry and then select Connect Disconnect from the drop down menu 4 Select a network to connect to in the Select a network to connect to window in the Connect to a network wizard and then click the Connect button 5 Confirm your desire to connect anyway on the following Network Connection Status window ...

Page 78: ...w displays the system progress 7 The following Successfully connected to l7networks window in the Connect to a network wizard is displayed Choose to save to the network and or start the new connection automatically When you are finished click the Close button 8 The successful connection is displayed at the bottom of the Windows start up menu ...

Page 79: ...anual Section 11 Connecting to an Unsecured Wireless Network 9 Confirm your new settings by calling up the command prompt and then entering the ipconfig command 10 To test the new IP address use the Ping feature of the command prompt ...

Page 80: ...omputer must 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...

Page 81: ...s bar This 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 ...

Page 82: ...U in increments 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 o...

Page 83: ... 1452 28 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 T...

Page 84: ...wires Wireless 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 a...

Page 85: ... to transmit data from 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...

Page 86: ...hones 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 L7 Networks has a wireless solution for it Home Gives everyone at home broadband access Surf the web check e mail instant message and etc Gets rid of the cables around the house Simple an...

Page 87: ... 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 router access point as high as possible in the room so the signal get...

Page 88: ...router Refer to product manual for detail information on how to set it up There are basically two modes of networking Infrastructure All wireless 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 In...

Page 89: ... Start Run In the run box type cmd and click OK 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 connecting to a wir...

Page 90: ...rties 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 that the number you choose is not in use on the net...

Page 91: ... Key Authentication 802 1x 64 128 bit WEP PIN PBC WPS Modulation Technology 802 11 b DSSS DBPSK DQPSK CCK 802 11 g 16QAM 64QAM BPSK QPSK with OFDM 802 11 n 16QAM 64QAM BPSK QPSK with OFDM VPN Pass Through Multi Sessions PPTP IPSec Device Management Web based Internet Explorer v6 or later Netscape Navigator v6 or later or other Java enabled browsers DHCP Server and Client Wireless Frequency Range 2...

Page 92: ...ety and Emissions FCC Part 15B 15C MPE CE Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n 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 Environmental factors will adversely affect wireless s...

Page 93: ...t 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 For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside ...

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