Ativa AWGR54 User Manual

AWGR54User ManualWireless GRouterUser Manual

Product Overview8Integrated 802.11g Wireless Access Point 802.11g is an exciting new wireless technology that achieves data rates up to 54Mbps, nearly

Troubleshooting98Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security and I am NOT using an Ativa client card for a home ne

9921345678910sectionTroubleshootingEnabling WPA-PSK (no server)1. In systems running Windows XP, click “Start > Control Panel > Network Connec

Information100Technical SupportYou can find technical support information at http://www.ativasupport.com through the tech-support area. If you want to

10121345678910sectionInformationFCC StatementDECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITYWe, Ativa, of 2200 Old Germanto

Information102ModificationsThe FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device that are not expressly approved b

10321345678910sectionInformation

P75234© 2006 Ativa. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. Apple, AirPort, Mac, Mac OS, an

Package Contents• Ativa Wireless G Router• Quick Installation Guide• Ativa Easy Install Wizard Software CD with User Manual• Ativa RJ45 Ethernet N

Knowing your Router10The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organizatio

1121345678910sectionKnowing your Router4. Modem Status LED This LED lights in BLUE to indicate that your modem is connected properly to the Router. I

Knowing your Router126. Power Jack Connect the included 5V DC power supply to this jack.7. Connections to Computers (Wired Computer Ports) Connec

1321345678910sectionKnowing your Router9. Reset Button The “Reset” button is used in rare cases when the Router may function improperly. Resetting th

Connecting and Configuring your Router14Verify the contents of your box. You should have the following:• Ativa Wireless G Router • Quick Installatio

1521345678910sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterIMPORTANT: Run the Easy Install Wizard software from the computer that is directly connected

Connecting and Configuring your Router16Welcome Screen After you insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive, the Wizard’s welcome screen will appear. Make

1721345678910sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterStep 2 Set up the HardwareThe Wizard will walk you through connecting your Router to your

Table of Contents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Benefits of a Home Netw

Connecting and Configuring your Router182.4 This step instructs you to look at the lights on the front of your Router. Make sure the appropriate lig

1921345678910sectionConnecting and Configuring your Router3.3 Wireless Setup This step is optional. Click “Next” if you want to skip it. Using th

Connecting and Configuring your Router205.1 Checking Internet The Wizard will now check for an Internet connection. This can take a few minutes. The

2121345678910sectionConnecting and Configuring your RouterCongratulations. You have finished installing your new Ativa Router. You are ready to set up

Alternate Setup Method22The Web-Based Advanced User Interface is a web-based tool that you can use to set up the Router if you don’t want to use the E

2321345678910sectionAlternate Setup Method1.5 Turn your cable or DSL modem on by reconnecting the power supply to the modem. Mac or PC computer that

Alternate Setup Method24Step 2 Set up your Computer’s Network Settings to Work with a DHCP ServerSee the section in this User Manual called “Manua

2521345678910sectionAlternate Setup MethodLogging out of the Router One computer at a time can log into the Router for the purposes of making changes

Alternate Setup Method262. Home Button The “Home” button is available in every page of the UI. Pressing this button will take you back to the home pa

2721345678910sectionAlternate Setup Method5. Help Button The “Help” button gives you access to the Router’s help pages. Help is also available on man

121345678910sectionIntroductionThank you for purchasing the Ativa Wireless G Router (the Router). The following two short sections discuss the benefit

Alternate Setup Method28Step 4 Configure your Router for Connection to your Internet Service Provider (ISP)The “Internet/WAN” tab is where you wil

2921345678910sectionAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Connection Type From the “Connection Type” page, you can select the type of connection you use.

Alternate Setup Method30Setting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Dynamic IP A dynamic connection type is the most common connec

3121345678910sectionAlternate Setup MethodSetting your Internet Service Provider (ISP) Connection Type to Static IP A static IP address connection ty

Alternate Setup Method32Setting your ISP Connection Type to PPPoE Most DSL providers use PPPoE as the connection type. If you use a DSL modem to conne

3321345678910sectionAlternate Setup Method1. User Name This space is provided to type in your user name that was assigned by your ISP.2. Password Ty

Alternate Setup Method34Setting Custom Domain Name Server (DNS) SettingsA “Domain Name Server” is a server located on the Internet that translates Uni

3521345678910sectionAlternate Setup MethodConfiguring your WAN Media Access Controller (MAC) Address All network components including cards, adapters,

Alternate Setup Method36Cloning your MAC Address To clone your MAC address, make sure that you are using the computer that was ORIGINALLY CONNECTED to

Viewing the LAN Settings Clicking on the header of the “LAN Setup” tab (1) will take you to its header page. A quick description of the functions can

Introduction2Placement of your Router for Optimal PerformanceImportant Factors for Placement and SetupYour wireless connection will be stronger the cl

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface38Changing LAN Settings All settings for the internal LAN setup of the Router can be viewed and changed her

3921345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. DHCP Server The DHCP server function makes setting up a network very easy by assign

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface40Viewing the DHCP Client List Page You can view a list of the computers (known as clients), which are conn

4121345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceChanging the Wireless Network Name (SSID) To identify your wireless network, a name cal

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface42Using the Wireless Mode Switch Your Router can operate in three different wireless modes: “g and b”, “g

4321345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interfaceg and b Mode In this mode, the Router is compatible with 802.11b and 802.11g wireless c

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface44Using the Broadcast SSID Feature Note: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. F

4521345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSecuring your Wi-Fi® Network Here are a few different ways you can maximize the securit

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface46128-Bit WEP As a result of 64-bit WEP’s potential security weaknesses, a more secure method of 128-bit e

4721345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceWPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is a new Wi-Fi standard that

321345678910sectionIntroduction2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as micro

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4921345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUsing a Hexadecimal Key A hexadecimal key is a combination of numbers and letters from

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface50WEP Setup64-Bit WEP Encryption1. Select “WEP” from the “Security” menu’s “Allowed Client Type”.2. Selec

5121345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface128-Bit WEP EncryptionNote to Mac users: The passphrase option will not operate with Ap

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface52Changing the Wireless Security Settings Your Router is equipped with WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), the la

5321345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting WPA/WPA21. Select “WPA/WPA2” or “WPA2 only” from the “Allowed Client Type”.2.

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface54Setting up WPA for Wireless Desktop and Wireless Notebook Cards that are NOT Manufactured by Ativa If you

5521345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface4. Under the “Wireless Networks” tab, click the “Configure” button and you will see th

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface56Using the Access Point ModeNote: This advanced feature should be employed by advanced users only. The Rou

5721345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceConfiguring the FirewallYour Router is equipped with a firewall that will protect your

Introduction4• Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighbori

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface58Configuring Internal Forwarding Settings The “Virtual Servers” function will allow you to route external

5921345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceSetting Client IP Filters The Router can be configured to restrict access to the Intern

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface60Setting MAC Address Filtering The MAC address filter is a powerful security feature that allows you to sp

6121345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)The DMZ feature allows you to specify one computer

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface62WAN Ping BlockingComputer hackers use what is known as “pinging” to find potential victims on the Interne

6321345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceUtilities TabThis screen lets you manage different parameters of the Router and perform

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface64Restarting the RouterSometimes it may be necessary to restart or reboot the Router if it begins working i

6521345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceRestoring Factory Default SettingsUsing this option will restore all of the settings in

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface66Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using this feature. Saving your

6721345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The

521345678910sectionIntroductionFor more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.ativasupport.com or call Ativa Technic

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface682. You will be asked if you want to continue. Click “OK”. 3. A reminder window will appear. It will t

6921345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceDownloading a New Version of FirmwareYou will now be taken to the download page of “AWG

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface703. When the save is complete, you will see the following window. Click “Close”. The download of the fir

7121345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User Interface3. The “Update Firmware” box will now display the location and name of the Afirmware

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface72Changing System Settings The “System Settings” page is where you can enter a new administrator password,

7321345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling Remote Management Before you enable this advanced feature of your Ativa Router

Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface74Enabling/Disabling NAT (Network Address Translation)Note: This advanced feature should be modified by adv

7521345678910sectionUsing the Web-Based Advanced User InterfaceEnabling/Disabling Auto Firmware UpdateThis innovation provides the Router with the bui

Manually Configuring Network Settings76In order for your computer to properly communicate with your Router, you will need to change your PC’s TCP/IP s

7721345678910sectionManually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Windows 98SE or Me1. Right-click on “My Network Ne

Product Overview6Product Features In minutes you will be able to share your Internet connection and network your computers. The following is a list of

Manually Configuring Network Settings78Set up the computer that is connected to the cable or DSL modem FIRST using these steps. You can also use these

7921345678910sectionManually Configuring Network SettingsManually Configuring Network Adapters in Mac OS X 1. Click on the “System Preferences” icon

Manually Configuring Network Settings804. Select the “TCP/IP” tab (3). Next to “Configure:” (4), you should see “Manually” or “Using DHCP”. If you do

In most cases, you will not need to make any changes to your web browser’s settings. If you are having trouble accessing the Internet or the Web-Based

Recommended Web Browser Settings824. Make sure there are no check marks next to any of the displayed options: “Automatically detect settings”, “Use

Problem: Installation CD does not automatically start.Solution:If the CD-ROM does not start the Easy Install Wizard automatically, it could be that th

Troubleshooting84Problem:The Easy Install Wizard cannot find my Router.Solution: If the Easy Install Wizard is not able to find the Router during the

8521345678910sectionTroubleshootingProblem:The Easy Install Wizard cannot connect my Router to the Internet. Solution:If the Easy Install Wizard is no

Troubleshooting862. Unplug the cable or DSL modem from its power source for three minutes. After three minutes, plug the modem back into its power s

8721345678910sectionTroubleshootingIf you are still unable to access the Internet after verifying these settings, please contact Ativa Technical Suppo

721345678910sectionProduct OverviewIntegrated 10/100 4-Port Switch The Router has a built-in, 4-port network switch to allow your wired computers to s

Troubleshooting882. Open your wireless utility software by clicking on the icon in the system tray at the bottom, right-hand corner of the screen. I

8921345678910sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I can’t connect to the Internet wirelessly, but my network name is listed.Solution:If the name of your net

Troubleshooting90Problem:My wireless network performance is inconsistent.Data transfer is sometimes slow.Signal strength is poor.I am having difficult

9121345678910sectionTroubleshootingExperiment with different connection rates until you find the best one for your environment; note that all availabl

Troubleshooting92Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on an Ativa Wireless Router.Solution:1. Log into

9321345678910sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) security on an Ativa client card (Wireless

Troubleshooting94Problem:Do Ativa products support WPA?Solution:Note: To use WPA security, all your clients must be upgraded to drivers and software t

9521345678910sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an Ativa Wireless Router or for

Troubleshooting96Problem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an Ativa client card (Wireless Network Card or Ada

9721345678910sectionTroubleshootingProblem:I am having difficulty setting up Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security on an Ativa client card (Wireless N