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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................... 1
1.1. Overview................................................................................................................... 1
1.2. Features.................................................................................................................... 1
1.3. Feature Comparison ................................................................................................. 5
1.4. LED Definitions ......................................................................................................... 5
2. First-Time Installation and Configuration ............................................................................ 7
2.1. Inserting the Accompanying PCMCIA WLAN Card .................................................. 7
2.2. Selecting a Power Supply Method............................................................................ 7
2.3. Mounting the Wireless Broadband Router on a Wall ................................................ 7
2.4. Preparing for Configuration....................................................................................... 8
2.4.1. Connecting the Managing Computer and the Wireless Broadband (Switch)
Router....................................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1.1. Router................................................................................................... 8
2.4.1.2. Switch Router ....................................................................................... 9
2.4.2. Changing the TCP/IP Settings of the Managing Computer ............................ 9
2.5. Configuring the Wireless Broadband (Switch) Router ............................................ 10
2.5.1. Entering the User Name and Password ....................................................... 10
2.5.2. ConfigWizard Step 1: Selecting an Operational Mode ................................. 12
2.5.3. ConfigWizard Step 2: Configuring TCP/IP Settings...................................... 12
2.5.3.1. Simple Access Point........................................................................... 12
2.5.3.2. Router with a PPPoE-Based DSL/Cable Connection......................... 13
2.5.3.3. Router with a DHCP-Based DSL/Cable Connection .......................... 13
2.5.3.4. Router with a Static-IP DSL/Cable Connection .................................. 14
2.5.3.5. Router with a Dial-up Connection....................................................... 15
2.5.4. ConfigWizard Step 3: Configuring IEEE 802.11 Settings ............................. 15
2.5.5. ConfigWizard Step 4: Reviewing and Applying Settings .............................. 16
2.6. Deploying the Wireless Broadband (Switch) Router............................................... 17
2.6.1. Connecting the Wireless Broadband (Switch) Router to Ethernet Client
Computers .............................................................................................................. 17
2.6.1.1. Router................................................................................................. 17
2.6.1.2. Switch Router ..................................................................................... 17
2.6.2. Connecting the Wireless Broadband (Switch) Router to a Modem .............. 17
2.7. Setting up Client Computers................................................................................... 18
2.7.1. Configuring IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings ................................................ 18
2.7.2. Configuring TCP/IP-Related Settings ........................................................... 18
2.8. Confirming the Settings of the Wireless Broadband (Switch) Router and Client
Computers ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.8.1. Checking if the IEEE 802.11b-Related Settings Work.................................. 19
2.8.2. Checking if the TCP/IP-Related Settings Work ............................................ 19
2.9. Installing the Print Client Components (Switch Router) .......................................... 20
3. Using Web-Based Network Manager................................................................................ 21
3.1. Overview................................................................................................................. 21
3.1.1. Menu Structure ............................................................................................. 21
3.1.2. Save, Save & Restart, and Cancel Commands............................................ 22
3.1.3. Home and Refresh Commands .................................................................... 23
3.2. Viewing Status ........................................................................................................ 23
3.2.1. Associated Wireless Clients ......................................................................... 23
3.2.2. Current DHCP Mappings.............................................................................. 24
3.2.3. System Log................................................................................................... 24
3.3. General Operations ................................................................................................ 25
3.3.1. Specifying Operational Mode ....................................................................... 25
3.3.2. Changing Password ..................................................................................... 26
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