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Chapter 2
Installation
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Requirements
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Procedure
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Страница 1: ...Wireless Router AT WA1004G User s Guide PN 613 50578 00 Rev A...
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Страница 3: ...ent Software Updates 11 Tell Us What You Think 11 Chapter 1 Introduction 13 Overview 14 Wireless Router Features 15 Internet Access Features 15 Advanced Internet Functions 15 Wireless Features 16 LAN...
Страница 4: ...er 5 Operation and Status 65 Operation 66 Status Screen 67 Connection Status PPPoE 69 Connection Status PPTP 72 Connection Status L2TP 73 Connection Status Telstra Big Pond 74 Connection Details SingT...
Страница 5: ...17 Routing 119 Overview 119 Routing Screen 119 Configuring Other Routers on your LAN 122 Security 123 Upgrade 125 Appendix A Troubleshooting 127 Overview 128 General Problems 129 Internet Access 130 W...
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Страница 7: ...7 Preface This installation guide contains instructions on how to use and install an Allied Telesyn AT WA1004G Wireless Router...
Страница 8: ...s for configuring TCP IP internet access and wireless station Chapter 5 Operation and Status displays each screen and provides detailed information for each parameter Chapter 6 Advanced Features conta...
Страница 9: ...ar with before you begin to install the product Note Notes provide additional information Warning Warnings inform you that performing or omitting a specific action may result in bodily injury Caution...
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Страница 13: ...pter provides an overview of the Wireless Router s features and capabilities This chapter contains the following sections Overview on page 14 Wireless Router Features on page 15 Package Contents on pa...
Страница 14: ...on device providing the following services Shared Broadband Internet Access for all LAN users 4 Port Switching Hub for 10Base T or 100Base T connections Wireless Access Point for 802 11b and 802 11g W...
Страница 15: ...Fixed or Dynamic IP Address On the Internet WAN port connection the Wireless Router supports both Dynamic IP Address IP Address is allocated on connection and Fixed IP Address Advanced Internet Funct...
Страница 16: ...11g maximum of 54 Mbps are supported WEP support Support for WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy is included Key sizes of 64 bit and 128 bit are supported Wireless MAC Access Control The Wireless Access Con...
Страница 17: ...y is supported as well as Wireless access control to prevent unknown wireless stations from accessing your LAN NAT Protection An intrinsic side effect of NAT Network Address Translation technology is...
Страница 18: ...ts The following items should be included The Wireless Router Unit Power Adapter Quick Installation Guide CD ROM containing the on line manual If any of the above items are damaged or missing please c...
Страница 19: ...unit is operating in normal operation Blinking This LED blinks during start up and firmware upgrade LAN Link ACT ON Corresponding LAN hub port is active OFF No active connection on the corresponding...
Страница 20: ...Access Point is ready for use OFF No Wireless connection available Flashing Data is being transmitted or received via the Wireless access point Data includes network traffic as well as user data LED S...
Страница 21: ...4 Release the Reset button The Wireless Router is now using the factory default values WAN Port 10 100Base T Connect the DSL or Cable Modem here If your modem came with a cable use the supplied cable...
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Страница 23: ...23 Chapter 2 Installation This chapter contains the following sections Requirements on page 24 Procedure on page 25...
Страница 24: ...with RJ 45 connectors TCP IP protocol must be installed on all PCs For Internet Access an Internet Access account with an ISP and either of a DSL or Cable modem for WAN port usage To use the Wireless...
Страница 25: ...t Channels with at least a 2 channel separation 2 Connect LAN Cables using standard LAN cables to connect PCs to the Switching Hub ports on the Wireless Router Both 10Base T and 100Base T connections...
Страница 26: ...t one may cause hardware damage 6 Verify that the Power LED is ON The Status LED should flash then turn OFF If it stays ON there is a hardware error For each LAN PC connection the Link Act LED should...
Страница 27: ...er 3 Setup This chapter contains the following sections Overview on page 28 Configuration Program on page 30 Setup Wizard on page 32 LAN Screen on page 37 Wireless Screen on page 40 Password Screen on...
Страница 28: ...which features and functions of the Wireless Router you wish to use Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions To Do this Refer to Configure PCs on your LAN Chapter...
Страница 29: ...dministration Configuration settings or features Logs Options Backup DNS TFTP UPnP Firewall PC Database Remote Management Routing RIP and static Routing Security settings Firmware Upgrade Chapter 7 Ad...
Страница 30: ...ter s default IP Address 192 168 1 1 is already usedbyanotherdevice theotherdevicemustbeturnedOFFuntil the Wireless Router is allocated a new IP Address during configuration Using UPnP If your Windows...
Страница 31: ...the MS DOS window or command prompt window Enter the command ping 192 168 1 1 If no response is received either the connection is not working or your PC s IP address is not compatible with the Wirele...
Страница 32: ...ck the data supplied by your ISP The common connection types are explained in the tables below 2 On the final screen of the Wizard run the test and check that an Internet connection can be established...
Страница 33: ...atically when you connect to you ISP Usually none However some ISP s may require you to use a particular Hostname Domain name or MAC physical address Static Fixed IP Address Your ISP allocates a perma...
Страница 34: ...d The IP address is usually allocated automatically User name and password PPTP PPTP is mainly used in Europe You connect to the ISP only when required The IP address is usually allocated automaticall...
Страница 35: ...Big Pond Server IP address SingTel RAS For this connection method the following data is required User Name Password RAS Plan Home Screen After finishing the Setup Wizard you will see the Home screen...
Страница 36: ...igation Changing to another screen without clicking Save does NOT save any changes you may have made You must Save before changing screens or your data will be ignored Note On each screen clicking the...
Страница 37: ...local LAN Use the default value unless the address is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range In the latter case enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your...
Страница 38: ...LAN does not have other Routers this means there must only be one 1 DHCP Server on your LAN DHCP Server If Enabled the Wireless Router will allocate IP Addresses to PCs DHCP clients on your LAN when...
Страница 39: ...Addresses are NOT within the range used by the DHCP Server Using another DHCP Server You can only use one 1 DHCP Server per LAN segment If you wish to use another DHCP Server rather than the Wireless...
Страница 40: ...will automatically accept both 802 11b and 802 11g connections and no configuration is required for this feature To change the Wireless Router s default settings for the Wireless Access Point feature...
Страница 41: ...e SSID ESSID Options Mode Select the desired mode Auto Both 802 11 g and 802 11b Wireless stations will be able to use the Wireless Router 802 11g only Only 802 11g Wireless stations can use the Wirel...
Страница 42: ...Wireless Stations All wireless stations can use the access point to access your LAN elected Wireless stations only Only selected wireless stations access your LAN To select the required wireless stat...
Страница 43: ...ed security Figure 9 WEP Screen Data Wireless Security Screen WEP Authentication Normally this can be left at the default value of Automatic If that fails select the appropriate value Open System or S...
Страница 44: ...igits 0 9 and the letters A F Passphrase Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate Key button to automatically configure the WEP Key s If encryption st...
Страница 45: ...urity Figure 10 WPA PSK Screen Data Wireless Security Screen WPA PSK PSK Enter the keywork key value Data is encrypted using a key derived from the network key Other Wireless Stations must use the sam...
Страница 46: ...ve assigned a password to the Wireless Router on the Password screen above you will be prompted for the password when you connect as shown below If no password has been set this dialog will not appear...
Страница 47: ...contains the following sections Overview on page 48 Windows Clients on page 49 Checking TCP IP Settings on page 50 Macintosh Clients on page 61 Linux Clients on page 62 Other Unix Systems on page 63...
Страница 48: ...PC Configuration 48 Overview For each PC the following may need to be configured TCP IP network settings Internet Access configuration Wireless configuration...
Страница 49: ...r settings and the default Windows TCP IP settings no changes need to be made By default the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server automatically providing a suitable IP Address and related informa...
Страница 50: ...a DHCP Server Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router Using Specify an IP Address If your PC is already configured check with your network administrator before maki...
Страница 51: ...AT WA1004G User s Guide 51 For Windows NT4 0 1 Select Control Panel Network and on the Protocols tab select the TCP IP protocol as shown below Figure 13 Windows NT4 0 TCP IP...
Страница 52: ...N 4 Select the appropriate radio button Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address as explained below Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting...
Страница 53: ...making the following changes 1 The Default Gateway must be set to the IP address of the Wireless Router To set this Click the Advanced button on the screen above On the following screen click the Add...
Страница 54: ...in the Gateways list Figure 16 Windows NT 4 0 Add Gateway 2 The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP as follows Click the DNS tab On the DNS screen shown below click the Add button un...
Страница 55: ...ct Control Panel Network and Dial up Connection 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties You should see a screen like the following Figure 18 Network Configuration Win 2000 3...
Страница 56: ...5 Ensure your TCP IP settings are correct as described below Using DHCP To use DHCP select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically This is the default Windows setting Using this is recomme...
Страница 57: ...rator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Wireless Router If the DNS Server fields are empty select Use the following DNS server addresses and enter the DNS address or addresses prov...
Страница 58: ...Windows XP 5 Ensure your TCP IP settings are correct Using DHCP To use DHCP select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically This is the default Windows setting Using this is recommended By...
Страница 59: ...r for Internet access Ensure that the DSL modem Cable modem or other permanent connection is functional Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN rather...
Страница 60: ...now completed Accessing AOL To access AOL America On Line through the Wireless Router the AOL for Windows soft ware must be configured to use TCP IP network access rather than a dial up connection The...
Страница 61: ...lect Ethernet from the Connect via pop up menu 3 Select Using DHCP 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 I...
Страница 62: ...s to your configuration Set your Default Gateway to the IP Address of the Wireless Router Ensure your DNS Name server settings are correct To act as a DHCP Client recommended The procedure below may v...
Страница 63: ...Guide 63 Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router Ensure the Gateway field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router Ensure your DNS Name Server se...
Страница 64: ...Wireless Station must have compatible settings as follows Mode The mode must be set to Infrastructure SSID ESSID This must match the value used on the Wireless Router The default value is default Not...
Страница 65: ...ion on page 66 Status Screen on page 67 Connection Status PPPoE on page 69 Connection Status PPTP on page 72 Connection Status L2TP on page 73 Connection Status Telstra Big Pond on page 74 Connection...
Страница 66: ...n incoming connection Refer to Chapter 6 Advanced Features on page 81 for further details Applications which use non standard connections or port numbers may be blocked by the Wireless Router s built...
Страница 67: ...od This indicates the current connection method as set in the Setup Wizard or WAN Port screen Broadband Modem This shows the status of the connection from the Wireless Router to the Broadband Modem In...
Страница 68: ...nformation about the PCs on your LAN and the IP addresses allocated to them use the PC Database option on the Administration menu System Device Name This displays the current name of the Wireless Rout...
Страница 69: ...ovider Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP Address above PPPoE Link Status This indicates whether or not the connection is currently established If the connection does not exist the Con...
Страница 70: ...ing to Remote Server Attempting to connect to the ISP s server Remote Server Located ISP s Server has responded to connection attempt Start PPP Attempting to login to ISP s Server and establish a PPP...
Страница 71: ...or Connection to Server Lost The existing connection has been lost This could be caused by a power failure a link failure or Server failure Error Invalid or Unknown Packet Type The data received from...
Страница 72: ...dicates whether or not the connection is currently established If the connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection If the connection currently exists the Disconne...
Страница 73: ...her or not the connection is currently established If the connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection If the connection currently exists the Disconnect button ca...
Страница 74: ...connection does not exist the Connect button can be used to establish a connection If the connection currently exists the Disconnect button can be used to break the connection Normally it is not neces...
Страница 75: ...AT WA1004G User s Guide 75 Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log This will make it easier to read new messages Refresh Update the data on screen...
Страница 76: ...ers This address is allocated by your ISP Internet Service Provider Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP Address above Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router asso...
Страница 77: ...If the ISP s DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Router this button will say Renew Clicking the Renew button will attempt to re establish the connection and obtain an IP Addr...
Страница 78: ...vider Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask associated with the IP Address above Default Gateway The IP Address of the remote Gateway or Router associated with the IP Address above DNS IP Address The IP Address...
Страница 79: ...If the ISP s DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for the Wireless Router this button will say Renew Clicking the Renew button will attempt to re establish the connection and obtain an IP Addr...
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Страница 81: ...Advanced Features This chapter contains the following sections Overview on page 82 Access Control on page 83 Dynamic DNS Domain Name Server on page 90 Advanced Internet Screen on page 93 Virtual Serve...
Страница 82: ...d Features 82 Overview The following advanced features are provided Access Control Dynamic DNS Advanced Internet Communication Applications Special Applications Multi DMZ URL filter Virtual Servers WA...
Страница 83: ...e desired restrictions on the Members group All PCs are in the Default group unless explicitly moved to another group 2 Set the desired restrictions on the other groups Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 and Gro...
Страница 84: ...are currently in See the following section for details of the Group Members screen Internet Access Restrictions Select the desired options for the current group None Nothing is blocked Use this to cre...
Страница 85: ...ntains PCs not allocated to any other group See the following section for details of the Group Members screen Define Schedule Click this to open a sub window where you can define or modify the Schedul...
Страница 86: ...the selected PC in the Other PCs list to the current group Note PCs not assigned to any group will be in the Default group PCs deleted from any other Group will be added to the Default group Default S...
Страница 87: ...Schedule Screen Data Default Schedule Screen Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently Session 1 Session 2 Two separate sessions or periods can be defined Session 2 can be left blank if not...
Страница 88: ...ilable services Delete button Use this to delete any Service you have added Predefined Services can not be deleted Add New Service Name Enter a descriptive name to identify this service Type Select th...
Страница 89: ...it in both the Start and Finish fields ICMP Type For ICMP Services enter the type number of the required service Buttons Delete Delete the selected service from the list Save Add a new entry to the S...
Страница 90: ...connect to you The Service works as follows 1 You must register for the service at http www dyndns org Registration is free Your password will be e mailed to you 2 After registration use the Create Ne...
Страница 91: ...AT WA1004G User s Guide 91 Dynamic DNS Screen Select Advanced on the main menu then Dynamic DNS to see a screen like the following Figure 27 DDNS Screen...
Страница 92: ...Address is recorded by the DDNS Service Provider You do NOT need to use the Client program provided by some DDNS Service providers From the Internet users will now be able to connect to your Virtual...
Страница 93: ...ed Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access Communication Applications Special Applications Multi DMZ URL Filter An example screen is shown...
Страница 94: ...can define the application as a Special Application Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen You can then define your S...
Страница 95: ...y this Special Application Incoming Ports Type Select the protocol TCP or UDP used when you receive data from the special application or service Note Some applications use different protocols for outg...
Страница 96: ...a If the DMZ feature is enabled you must select the PC to be used as the DMZ PC If you have multiple Internet IP addresses you can assign one DMZ PC for each Internet IP address If you only have one W...
Страница 97: ...ck the Configure URL Filter button on the Internet screen to access the URL Filter screen Data URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries If you have not entered...
Страница 98: ...and allows Internet users to connect to your servers as illustrated below Figure 30 Virtual Servers IP Address Seen by Internet Users Note that in this illustration both Internet users are connecting...
Страница 99: ...ur own Servers Details of the selected Server are shown in the Properties area Data Virtual Servers Screen Servers Servers This lists a number of pre defined Servers plus any Servers you have defined...
Страница 100: ...e port address while clients use a different port address Buttons Defaults This will delete any Servers you have defined and set the pre defined Servers to use their default port numbers Disable All T...
Страница 101: ...venient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP rather than Dynamic However you can use the Dynamic DNS feature described in the following section to allow users to connect to your Virtual S...
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Страница 103: ...istration This chapter contains the following sections Overview on page 104 Logs on page 105 Options on page 108 PC Database on page 112 Remote Management on page 117 Routing on page 119 Security on p...
Страница 104: ...WAN Port PC Database This is the list of PCs shown when you select the DMZ PC or a Virtual Server This database is maintained automatically but you can add and delete entries for PCs which use a Fixe...
Страница 105: ...eless Router This data is useful for troubleshooting but enabling all logs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance Since only a limited amount of log data can be stored i...
Страница 106: ...will show details of DoS Denial of Service attacks which have been blocked by the built in firewall Timezone Select the correct Timezone for your location This is required for the date time shown on t...
Страница 107: ...ek on the specified day Select the time of day you wish the E mail to be sent If the log is full before the time specified to send it it will be sent regardless E Mail Address E mail Address Enter the...
Страница 108: ...Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings For normal operation there is no need to use this screen or change any settings An example Options screen is shown bel...
Страница 109: ...e Wireless Router Cancel Reverse any changes made since that last Save UPnP Enable UPnP Services UPnP Universal Plug and Play allows automatic discovery and configuration of equipment attached to your...
Страница 110: ...the Properties via UPnP For example right click the Wireless Router in My Network Places and then select Properties WAN Port MTU size MTU Maximum Transmission Unit value should only be changed if advi...
Страница 111: ...ange the address used by the AT WA1004G to match the address recorded by your ISP If the address is changed the router must restart Changing the MAC address You can enter the desired MAC address direc...
Страница 112: ...lients are automatically added to the database and updated as required By default non Server versions of Windows act as DHCP Clients this setting is called Obtain an IP Address automatically The Wirel...
Страница 113: ...or not powered On you will not be able to add it Buttons Add This will add the new PC to the list The PC will be sent a ping to determine its hardware address If the PC is not available not connected...
Страница 114: ...control than the standard PC Database screen Figure 35 PC Database Admin Data PC Database Admin Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries Data displayed is name IP Address type The type indicate...
Страница 115: ...IP address MAC Address Select the appropriate option Automatic discovery Select this to have the Wireless Router contact the PC and find its MAC address This is only possible if the PC is connected to...
Страница 116: ...Advanced Administration 116 Generate Report Display a read only list showing full details of all entries in the PC database Standard Screen Click this to view the standard PC Database screen...
Страница 117: ...nt Enable to allow management via the Internet If Disabled this device will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet Port Number Enter a port number between 1024 and 65535 8080 is recom...
Страница 118: ...he port number is also required After the IP Address enter followed by the port number For example http 123 123 123 123 8080 This example assumes the WAN IP Address is 123 123 123 123 and the port num...
Страница 119: ...ng table instead You also need to configure the other Routers If using Windows 2000 Data center Server as a software Router enable RIP on the Wireless Router and ensure the following Windows 2000 sett...
Страница 120: ...the routing table is required for each LAN segment on your Network other than the segment to which this device is attached TheotherRoutersmustalsobeconfigured SeeConfiguringOther Routers on your LAN l...
Страница 121: ...ld can be left at 0 Network Mask The Network Mask for the remote LAN segment For class C networks the default mask is 255 255 255 0 Gateway IP Address The IP Address of the Gateway or Router which the...
Страница 122: ...e Wireless Router s Local Router as the Default Route The entries will be the same as the Wireless Router s local router with the exception of the Gateway IP Address For a router with a direct connect...
Страница 123: ...l be detected and blocked The default is enabled It is strongly recommended that this setting be left enabled Note A DoS attack does not attempt to steal data or damage your PCs but overloads your Int...
Страница 124: ...d diagnostic programs If checked the Wireless Router will respond to ICMP packets received from the Internet If not checked ICMP packets from the Internet will be ignored Disabling this option provide...
Страница 125: ...lowing Figure 39 Upgrade Firmware Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade 1 Click Browse and navigate to the location of the upgrade file 2 Select the upgrade file Its name will appear in the Upgrade F...
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Страница 127: ...ing This appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions This appendix also contains the following sections Overview on page 128 General Problems on page 129 Internet Access on page 130 W...
Страница 128: ...rs some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function pr...
Страница 129: ...this must be the case If your PC is set to Obtain an IP Address automatically DHCP client restart it If your PC uses a Fixed Static IP address ensure that it is using an IP Address within the range 19...
Страница 130: ...to it and check its settings If you can t connect to it check the LAN and power connections If the Wireless Router is configured correctly check your Internet connection DSL Cable modem etc to see tha...
Страница 131: ...ill be blocked To see if radio interference is causing a problem see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Router Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor...
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Страница 133: ...ppendix provides some background information about using Wireless LANs WLANs This appendix also contains the following sections Modes on page 134 BSS ESS on page 135 Channels on page 136 WEP on page 1...
Страница 134: ...wireless cards communicate directly with each other Infrastructure Mode In Infrastructure Mode one or more Access Points are used to connect Wireless Stations for example Notebook PCs with wireless ca...
Страница 135: ...ints all using the same ID ESSID form an Extended Service Set ESS Different Access Points within an ESS can use different Channels In fact to reduce interference it is recommended that adjacent Access...
Страница 136: ...cessPoints itisbetter if adjacent Access Points use different Channels to reduce interference In Infrastructure mode Wireless Stations normally scan all Channels looking for an Access Point If more th...
Страница 137: ...ch is transmitted by your Wireless Stations But if the data is encrypted then it is meaningless unless the receiver can decrypt it If WEP is used the Wireless Stations and the Access Point must have t...
Страница 138: ...less Stations should use the same SSID ESSID as the Access Point they wish to connect to Alternatively the SSID can be set to any or null blank to allow connection to any Access Point WEP The Wireless...
Страница 139: ...139 Appendix C Specifications This appendix contains the following sections Multi Function Wireless Router on page 140 Wireless Interface on page 141 Regulatory Approvals on page 142...
Страница 140: ...Dimensions W x D x H 141 mm x 100 mm x 27 mm Operating Temperature 0o C to 40o C Storage Temperature 10o C to 70o C Network Protocol TCP IP Network Interface 5 Ethernet 4 10 100Base T RJ45 LAN connec...
Страница 141: ...l Scientific Medical Band Channels Maximum 14 channels depending on regulatory authorities Modulation DSSS BPSK QPSK CCK OFDM CCK Data Rate Up to 54 Mbps Coverage Area Indoors 15 m 54 Mbps 120 m 6 Mbp...
Страница 142: ...e 99 5 EEC directives including the following safety and EMC standards EN300328 2 EN301489 1 17 EN60950 CE Marking Warning This is a Class B product In a domestic environment this product may cause ra...
