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U.S. Robotics 802.11g 54Mbps RouterUSER GUIDE9rev 1.09-04R24.0769.00

Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router6Turn on your cable or DSL modem. Connect the included power adapter to the power socket on the 802.11g 54Mbps Rou

Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router71. Launch a Web browser. In the location or address line of your Web browser, type http://192.168.2.1 to access t

Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router8When you are finished configuring the basic connection settings, you should now have Internet access. Launch a We

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router9CONFIGURING THE 802.11G54MBPS ROUTERThe 802.11g 54Mbps Router can be configured by Windows Internet Explorer 5.5

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router10The home page displays the Setup Wizard and Advanced Setup options.The 802.11g 54Mbps Router’s user interface f

Setup Wizard11Setup WizardTime ZoneClick on the Setup Wizard picture. The first item in the Setup Wizard is Time Zone setup.For accurate timing of cli

12Broadband TypeSelect the type of broadband connection you have.Note: If you have any questions regarding what type of service you have, check with y

13Cable Modem or xDSL RouterYour Internet Service Provider may have given you a host name. If so, enter it into the field.Your connection may require

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router14PPPoE xDSLEnter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is normall

Setup Wizard15Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol is a connection method used for xDSL connections in Europe. I

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Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router16BigPondIf you use the BigPond Internet Service which is available in Australia, enter the User Name, Password a

Advanced Setup17Advanced SetupUse the Web User Interface to define system parameters, manage and control the 802.11g 54Mbps Router and its ports, or m

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router18SystemTime ZoneSet the time zone and time server for the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. This information is used for lo

Advanced Setup19• Set date and time manually For manually setting the date and time, configure the date by selecting the options from the drop-down li

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router20Password SettingsUse this menu to restrict access based on a password. For security you should assign your own

Advanced Setup21Remote ManagementRemote Management allows a remote PC to configure, manage, and monitor the 802.11g 54Mbps Router using a standard web

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router22WANSpecify the WAN connection type provided by your Internet Service Provider, then click More Configuration to

Advanced Setup23Point-to-Point Over Ethernet (PPPoE)Enter the PPPoE User Name and Password assigned by your Service Provider. The Service Name is norm

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router24Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) can be used to join different

Advanced Setup25Idle Time, it will be dropped. (Default: 0 minutes)Static IPIf your Internet Service Provider has assigned a fixed IP address, enter t

TABLE OF CONTENTSAbout the 802.11g 54Mbps Router . . . . . . . . . . . . 1LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

26BigPondBigPond is a service provider in Australia that uses a heartbeat system to maintain the Internet connection. Configure the built-in client wi

27DNSDomain Name Servers map numerical IP addresses to the equivalent domain name (e.g., www.usr.com). Your ISP should provide the IP address of one o

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router28LAN• LAN IP – Use the LAN menu to configure the LAN IP address for the 802.11g 54Mbps Router and to enable the

Advanced Setup29WirelessTo configure the 802.11g 54Mbps Router as a wireless access point for wireless clients (either stationary or roaming), all you

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router30SSID Broadcast: Broadcasting the SSID on the wireless network for easy connection with client PCs. For security

Advanced Setup31Note: The available channel settings are limited by local regulations.SecurityIf you are transmitting sensitive data across wireless c

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router32summary of wireless security considerations is listed in the following table.Security MechanismClient SupportIm

Advanced Setup33WPA Encryption Type WPA is a stronger wireless security solution than WEP. It uses a combination of 802.1x authentication and broadcas

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router34WEP Encryption Type You can choose between standard 40-bit/64-bit or the more robust 128-bit encryption.You may

Advanced Setup35If you use encryption, configure the same keys used for the 802.11g 54Mbps Router on each of your wireless clients. Note that Wired Eq

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router36WDS (Wireless Distribution System)The WDS provides a means to extend the range of a Wireless Local Area Network

Advanced Setup37To establish a WDS connection between access points, follow the steps below.1. Select Enable Repeater.2. Enter the MAC Address that yo

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router38NAT - Network Address TranslationFrom this section you can configure the Address Mapping, Virtual Server, and S

Advanced Setup39Virtual ServerIf you configure the 802.11g 54Mbps Router as a virtual server, remote users accessing services such as web or FTP at yo

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router40Special ApplicationsSome applications, such as Internet gaming, videoconferencing, Internet telephony and other

Advanced Setup41Popular applications requiring multiple ports are listed in the Popular Applications field. From the drop-down list, choose the applic

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router42FirewallThe 802.11g 54Mbps Router firewall can provide access control of connected client PCs, block common hac

Advanced Setup43Note: Click Add PC and define the appropriate settings for client PC services (as shown in the following screen).MAC Filtering TableTh

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router44MAC (Media Access Control) address of the client machine. This ID is unique to each network adapter. If the MAC

Advanced Setup45URL BlockingTo configure the URL Blocking feature, use the table below to specify the web sites (for example, www.somesite.com) and/or

1ABOUT THE 802.11g 54MbpsRouterCongratulations on your purchase of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. U.S. Robotics is proud to provide you with a powerful ye

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router46Schedule Rule The Schedule Rule feature allows you to configure specific rules based on time and date. These ru

Advanced Setup47

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router48Intrusion Detection• SPI and Anti-DoS (Denial-of-Service) firewall protection (Default: Enable) – The Intrusion

Advanced Setup49DMZ (Demilitarized Zone)If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application properly from behind the firewall, then you ca

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router50DDNS (Dynamic DNS) SettingsDynamic DNS (DDNS) provides users on the Internet with a method to tie their domain

Advanced Setup51For using DDNS, click the Enable radio button, select the DDNS Service type, and then enter the user name, pass key (password), host n

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router52• obtain an IP address• convey its capabilities and learn about the presence and capabilities of other devices.

Advanced Setup53ToolsUse the Tools menu to back up the current configuration, restore a previously saved configuration, restore factory settings, upda

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router54Tools - Firmware UpgradeUse this screen to update the firmware or user interface to the latest version. In the

Advanced Setup55Tools - ResetClick APPLY to reset the 802.11g 54Mbps Router. The reset will be complete when the power LED stops blinking. Note: If yo

About the 802.11g 54Mbps Router2Front and Rear PanelsThe following figure shows the components of the 802.11g 54Mbps Router: Figure 1. Front and Rear

Configuring the 802.11g 54Mbps Router56StatusThe Status screen displays WAN/LAN connection status, firmware, and hardware version numbers, illegal att

Troubleshooting57TROUBLESHOOTINGThe information outlined in this section describes some useful steps for getting your computer and the 802.11g 54Mbps

Troubleshooting58If you have an IP address that starts with 169.254.xxx.xxx then see the next section. If you have another IP address configured, then

Troubleshooting59If you have a green lit LED, open up a DOS window as described in the previous section and type ipconfig/renew. If you are still unab

Troubleshooting603. Then type ipconfig/renew. D. The 10/100 LED does not light after a connection is made.1. Check that the host computer and the 802.

Troubleshooting613. If authentication is being performed through a RADIUS server, ensure that the clients are properly configured on the RADIUS server

Troubleshooting621. Open Internet Explorer. Click Tools, and then select Internet Options.2. In the Internet Options window, click the Connections tab

Specifications63SPECIFICATIONSBelow is an outline of the technical specifications for the USR5462.StandardsIEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet IEEE 802.3u 10

Specifications64Indicator PanelPower, WLAN, WAN (Link, Activity), LAN (Link/Activity, Speed - 10/100 Mbps)Dimensions130 x 85 x 32 mm (5.12 x 3.35 x 1.

Specifications65EN 61000-3-2/3EN 61000-4-2/3/4/5/6/8/11SafetyCSA/NRTL (UL1950, CSA 22.2.950)GS (EN60950)CB (IEC60950)

3System RequirementsYou must have an ISP that meets the following minimum requirements:• Internet access from your local telephone company or Internet

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67REGULATORY AND WARRANTY802.11g 54Mbps Router User Guide (Windows 95, 98, 2000, NT, Me, XP, and Macintosh)Regulatory Information FCC Declaration of C

68documents:EN300 328-2EN301 489-1EN301 489-17EN60950This equipment is in compliance with the European recommendation 1999/519/ECC, governing the expo

69Please contact our support center for an RMA number before sending your product to the repair address. Product sent to the repair address without an

70rected.1.10 U.S. ROBOTICS shall not be responsible for any software or other CUSTOMER data or information con-tained in or stored on this product.2.

71sole discretion, repair or replace, using new or reconditioned product or parts, to whatever extent it deems necessary to restore the product or par

72excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the TWO (2) YEAR duration of this written warranty. This warranty gives CUSTOMER specific legal

Model Number: USR 5462

Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router4INSTALLING THE 802.11g 54MbpsRouterBasic Installation ProcedureNote: It is important that you have your serial nu

Installing the 802.11g 54Mbps Router5Note: Some cable or DSL modems can be connected using either a USB cable or an Ethernet cable. To connect your ca