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1. WPS Current Status Displays if there is currently any WPS traffic connecting to the USB WiFi Repeater Options Start WSC Process Idle WPS Configured States if WPS for wireless clients has been configured for this device WPS SSID The service set identifier for the unit WPS Auth Mode The method of authentication used WPS Encryp Type The encryption type used for the unit WPS Default Key Index Displays the WEP default key 1 4 WPS Key ASCII Displays the WPS security key ASCII which can be used to ensure the security of the wireless network AP PIN Displays the PIN Code for the USB WiFi Repeater The default is exclusive for each unit Default 64824901 Reset WPS to Default Resets the WPS settings to factory default values WPS Config Configures WPS settings for the USB WiFi Repeater WPS Mode Selects between methods of broadcasting the WPS beacon to network clients wanting to join the network PIN The USB WiFi Repeater along with other WPS devices such as notebook PCs cameras or phones all come with their own eight digit PIN code When one device the WPS enrollee sends a PIN code to the USB WiFi Repeater it becomes the WPS registrar After configuring PIN Code information you must click Apply to send the beacon after which you have up to two minutes to activate WPS on 44 devices that need to join the network PBC This has the same effect as pres
2. Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 it is available when L2TP Network Mode set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 it is available when L2TP Network Mode set to static IP Default Gateway The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server enter the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server 25 Wireless Configuration Basic Settings The IEEE 802 11n interface includes configuration options for radio signal characteristics and wireless security features The USB WiFi Repeater s radio can operate in six modes mixed 802 11b g n mixed 802 11b g mixed 802 11g n 802 11n only 802 11b only or 802 11g only Note that 802 11g is backward compatible with 802 11b and 802 11n is backward compatible with 802 11b g at slower data transmit rates The USB WiFi Repeater supports two virtual access point VAP interfaces One VAP is the primary Network Name SSID and the other one is referred to as Multipl
3. On while the button shows Turn off Network Mode Defines the radio operating mode Default 11b g n mixed mode 26 11b g mixed Both 802 11b and 802 11 clients can communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater up to 108Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 11b clients Any 802 11n clients will also be able to communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater but they will be limited to 802 11g protocols and data transmission rates 11b only All 802 11b 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater but the 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be limited to 802 11b protocols and data transmission rates up to 11Mbps 11g only Both 802 11g and 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater but the 802 11n clients will be limited to 802 11g protocols and data transmission rates up to 54Mbps Any 802 11b clients will not be able to communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater 11n only Only 802 11n clients will be able to communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater up to 150Mbps 11g n mixed Both 802 11g and 802 11n clients can communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater up to 150Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 118 clients 11b g n Mixed All 802 11b g n clients can communicate with the USB WiFi Repeater up to 150Mbps but data transmission rates may be slowed to compensate for 802 11b g clients Network Name SSID
4. The name of the wireless network service provided by the USB WiFi Repeater Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the same as that of the USB WiFi Repeater Default AP Range 1 32 characters Multiple SSID1 One additional VAP interface supported on the device Default blank Range 1 32 characters Broadcast Network Name SSID By default the USB WiFi Repeater always broadcasts the SSID in its beacon signal Disabling the SSID broadcast increases security of the network because wireless clients need to already know the SSID before attempting to connect When set to disable the Network Name SSID and SSID1 are automatically set to Hide Default Enable AP Isolation The USB WiFi Repeater will isolate communication between all clients in order to protect them Normally for users who are at hotspots Default Disable MBSSID AP Isolation The USB WiFi Repeater will isolate wireless clients from different SSIDs BSSID The identifier MAC address of the USB WiFi Repeater in the Basic Service Set BSS network Frequency Channel The radio channel that the USB WiFi Repeater uses to communicate with wireless clients When multiple access points are deployed in the same area set the channel on neighboring access points at least five channels apart to avoid interference with each other For example you can deploy up to three access points in the same area using channels 1 6 11 Not
5. Provider e a E a 7e ss Mg i gt Modem ae n lt eo ws Ne guU Bi we Sos ly Operation Mode Router cae Operation Mode Router N WOS MoOR Lay xk WDS Mode Bridge DHCP Server Disable DHCP Server Enable N S LAN IP Address 192 168 2 4 LAN IP Address 192 168 2 1 kos lt gt Operation Mode Bridge WDS Mode Repeater _ _ Operation Mode Bridge DHCP Server Disable Z T WDS Mode Lazy LAN IP Address 192 168 2 2 DHCP Server Disable LAN IP Address 192 168 2 3 A WDS link between two units can be configured in any of the following Operation Mode combinations 1 Both units in a link are configured as Router Mode 2 One unit in a link is configured in Router Mode and the other in Bridge Mode 3 Both units in a link are configured as Bridge Mode When two or more units in the WDS network are set to Router Mode be sure to check these settings 40 Be sure each unit is configured with a different LAN IP address Be sure that only one unit has an Internet access on its WAN port Be sure the DHCP server is enabled only on one unit When one unit is providing Internet access enable the DHCP server on that unit NOTE When using WDS Lazy mode in the network at least one unit must be set to Bridge or Repeater mode ee a Wireless Distribution System WDS The Wireless Distribution page allows configuration of WDS parameters for the purpose of brid
6. Wizard is designed to help you configure the basic settings required to get the USB WiFi Repeater up and running There are only a few basic steps you need to set up the USB WiFi Repeater and provide a connection Click Easy Setup to start the wizard Please select a connection type USB Wireless adapter 13G dengle ADSL modem lI ridge Option 1 WAN Settings USB Wireless adapter Mode Static IP Enables support for USB adapter AOQU 2410 or AF 1 as a WAN connection by selecting USB Wireless Adapter from the Easy Setup page Please select a connection type USB Wireless adapter 136 dongle ADSL modem Bridge Screen shows Saving TDA i e 5 Saving Please wait a moment Select Static Fixed IP from the drop down menu from Connection Mode Prepare an available SSID after Site Survey System Configuration Connection Mode Static Mode IP Address 192 168 11 Subnet Mask 255 255 2546 0 Default Gateway 192 168 1 254 Primery ONS Server Secondary DNS Server USE Wireless adapter Configuration i ee 7 a SSID HSSID optronal Network Type infrastructure r E Security Policy Security Mode Disable 7 E IP Address The IP address of the USB WiFi Repeater Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers 0 to 255 separated by periods Subnet Mask The mask that identifies the host address bits used for routing to specific sub
7. subnet as the USB WiFi Repeater that is the PC and USB WiFi Repeater addresses must both start 192 168 2 x before accessing the USB WiFi Repeater 1 Open a web browser to connect to the management interface with default IP address 192 168 2 1 2 Enter admin for both User name and password and click OK Connect to 192 168 2 1 The server 192 168 2 1 requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name admin Password eocceeee Remember my password Main page and Menu The Status page is the first page you see after login This page shows the main menu and the method to access the Setup Wizard Easy Setup Internet Configuration Connected Type USB WLAN DHCP Connected Statue Diectrrectiad Connechng WAN IP Address Subnet Mask Default Gateway Primary Domain Name Server Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Address USU Wireless Adapter Information Network Mode Wott Link Stetes Network Name SSID vas Unique 1D B5510 tank Quality Signal Strength Commection Speed Wireless Mode no2 iibg Security Settings Authentication Disabied Encryption Disabled LAN Configuration LAN IP Address 192 160 2 3 LAN Netmask 255 235 235 0 MAC Address 00 C0 CA 64 gt 68 90 Info Firmware Version 1 2 0 6 tJun 27 2012 System Time Sat OL Jam DOLL 98 0621 Setup Wizard The
8. that may not be able to support the configured security mode Click Done to save the configuration 20 After the USB WiFi repeater completes rebooting you may login again to check its status and information Internet Configuration Connected Type T WAN IP Address 111 862 243 227 Subnet Mask 285 255 255 255 Default Gateway 0 332 332 132 Primary Domain Name Server 168 95 1 1 Secondary Domain Name Se 168 95 192 1 MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 LAN Configuration LAN IP Address LAN Netmask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address System Info Firmware Version 0 2 0 2 1 Oct 11 2010 System Time Thu 02 Dec 2010 08 03 15 Operation Mode Router Hode Option 3 WAN Settings ADSL Modem Mode PPoE Select ADSL Modem to enable the USB WiFi Repeater IP address to be assigned automatically from an Internet service provider ISP through a DSL modem using Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoE ADSL Modem Connection Setting WAN Connections Single Wan ADSL Only E MAC Clone PPPoE Mode User Name pppoe user Password eeeeeeeeeeee Verify Password PETIT ETT TTT Keep Alive Mode Redial Period 60 Seconds Operation Mode Keep Alive On Demand Mode Idle Time Minutes Next WAN Connection Select Single WAN ADSL only for the WAN port connection from the drop down list Enable MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address This setting allows you to manually change the MAC addres
9. the format XX XX XX XX XX XX Wireless Distribution System WDS The radio interface can be configured to operate in a mode that allows it to forward traffic directly to other USB WiFi Repeater units This feature can be used to extend the range of the wireless network to reach remote clients or to link disconnected network segments to an Internet connection To set up links between units you must configure the Wireless Distribution System WDS forwarding table by specifying the wireless MAC address of all units to which you want to forward traffic NOTE All units in a WDS wireless network must be configured with the same SSID and use the same radio channel Also each WDS link must be configured with the same encryption key on both units in the link 39 Up to four WDS links can be specified for each unit in the WDS network The following figures illustrate an example WDS network Manual WDS MAC Address Configuration Internet Service Provider N ae a oe ee on g Cablems SK WDS Link e gt Modem yi z oS W Dae Wee gt Os MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 44 x MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 J WDS MAC List xk WOS MAC List Pi 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 S 00 22 2D 62 EA 22 00 22 2D 62 EA 33 ey 00 22 2D 62 EA 44 Sas MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 22 fz WDS MAC List MAC 00 22 2D 62 EA 33 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 SS feo ems SF WDS MAC List 00 22 2D 62 EA 11 WDS Configuration Example Internet Service
10. the network Current Virtual Server in System The Current Port Forwarding Table displays the entries that are allowed to forward packets through the USB WiFi Repeater s firewall No The table entry number IP Address The IP address of a server on the local network to allow external access Port Mapping Displays the port mapping for the server Protocol Displays the protocol used for forwarding this port Comment Displays a useful comment to identify the nature of the port to be forwarded DMZ Enables a specified host PC on the local network to access the Internet without any firewall protection Some Internet applications such as interactive games or video conferencing may not function properly behind the USB WiFi Repeater s firewall By specifying a Demilitarized Zone DMZ host the PC s TCP ports are completely exposed to the Internet allowing open two way communication The host PC should be assigned a static IP address which is mapped to its MAC address and this must be configured as the DMZ IP address DMZ Settings This section ts dediceted to the OMZ or De Militerized Zone Since some Internet applications such as interactive games or video may nat function property behind the firewall the DNZ allows a specified host on the LAN to access the Internet without any firewall protection DMZ Settings DMZ Settings Enanle DHZ IP Address Apply Reset DMZ Settings Sets the D
11. transmitted from the access point The beacon signals allow wireless clients to maintain contact with the access point They may also carry power management information Range 20 999 ms Default 100 ms Data Beacon Rate DTIM The rate at which stations in sleep mode must wake up to receive broadcast multicast transmissions Also known as the Delivery Traffic Indication Map DTIM interval it indicates how often the MAC layer forwards broadcast multicast traffic which is necessary to wake up stations that are using Power Save mode The default value of one beacon indicates that the access point will save all broadcast multicast frames for the Basic Service Set BSS and forward them 29 after every beacon Using smaller DTIM intervals delivers broadcast multicast frames in a more timely manner causing stations in Power Save mode to wake up more often and drain power faster Using higher DTIM values reduces the power used by stations in Power Save mode but delays the transmission of broadcast multicast frames Range 1 255 beacons Default 1 beacon Fragmentation Threshold Configures the minimum packet size that can be fragmented when passing through the access point Fragmentation of the PDUs Package Data Unit can increase the reliability of transmissions because it increases the probability of a successful transmission due to smaller frame size If there is significant interference present or collisions due to high network util
12. 802 11n USB WiFi Repeater AR 3000 User Manual gt li l ly i l IA Introduction The USB WiFi Repeater supports routing from an Internet Service Provider ISP connection DSL or cable modem to a local network It is simple to configure and can be up and running in minutes It also supports outdoor USB adapter to repeat the WiFi signal in any indoor environment Features Internet connection through an RJ 45 WAN port Local network connection through one 10 100Mbps Ethernet port DHCP for dynamic IP configuration Firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection client privileges and NAT NAT also enables multi user Internet access via a single user account and virtual server functionality providing protected access to Internet services such as Web FTP e mail and Telnet VPN pass through IPsec PPTP or L2TP User definable application sensing tunnel supports applications requiring multiple connections Easy setup and management through web browser interface on any operating system that supports TCP IP Compatible with all popular Internet applications Applications Wired LAN This USB WiFi Repeater provides connectivity to wired Ethernet devices making it easy to create a network in small offices or homes Internet Access This device supports Internet access through a WAN connection As many DSL providers use PPPoE PPTP or L2TP to establish communications with end users the USB WiFi Repeate
13. D of ANY can read the SSID from the beacon and automatically set their SSID to allow immediate connection to the wireless network To implement wireless network security you have to employ one or both of the following functions Authentication It must be verified that clients attempting to connect to the network are authorized users Traffic Encryption Data passing between the unit and clients must be protected from interception and eavesdropping The USB WiFi Repeater supports ten different security mechanisms that provide various levels of authentication and encryption depending on the requirements of the network The USB WiFi Repeater supports two SSID interfaces Each SSID interface functions as a separate access point and can be configured with its own security settings Click Wireless Settings followed by securities 33 SSS tts Wireless Security and Encryption Settings The Wireless Security and Encryption Settings page allows you to make detailed security configurations to prevent unauthorized access and monitoring Select SSID Choice ALFA AP v ALFA AP Security Mode Access sorsoran EN Policy SHARED WEP ALTO Add a station MAC PA jim s WPAPSK Apply P vP K WwPaz2 WPA2PSK WPAPSK_WPA2PSK wi P 4 1W P 42 a02 1 Wire Equivalent Privacy WEP WEP provides a basic level of security preventing unauthorized access to the network and encrypting data transmitted between
14. Limit This data bursting greatly improves the efficiency for high data rate traffic Specify a value in the range 0 65535 microseconds ACM The admission control mode for the access category When enabled clients are blocked from using the access category Default Disable AckPolicy By default all wireless data transmissions require the sender to wait for an 32 acknowledgement from the receiver WMM allows the acknowledgement wait time to be turned off for each Access Category AC 0 3 Although this increases data throughput it can also result in a high number of errors when traffic levels are heavy Default Acknowledge Multicast to Unicast Converter This section allows you to enable multicast traffic conversion Converting multicast traffic to unicast before sending to wireless clients allows a longer DTIM Data Beacon Rate interval to be set A longer DTIM interval prevents clients in power save mode having to activate their radios to receive the multicast data which saves battery life Multicast to Unicast Converter Multicast to Unicast Enable Disable Multicast to Unicast Enables multicast traffic streams to be converted to unicast traffic before delivery to wireless clients Default Disable WLAN Security The USB WiFi Repeater s wireless interface is configured by default as an open system which broadcasts a beacon signal including the configured SSID Wireless clients with a configured SSI
15. MZ status Default Disable DMZ IP Address Specifies an IP address on the local network allowed unblocked access to the WAN 48 Content Filtering The USB WiFi Repeater provides a variety of options for blocking Internet access based on content URL and host name Content Filter Settings The Content Filtering Settings page helps to control access through various types of restrictions Current Web URL Filters Current Website Host Fitters No URL No Host Keyword Detste Reset Delete Reset Add a URL filter Hitols Add a Host keyword Filter Add Web URL Filter Settings By filtering inbound Uniform Resource Locators URLs the risk of compromising the network can be reduced URLs are commonly used to point to websites By specifying a URL or a keyword contained in a URL traffic from that site may be blocked Current URL Filters Displays current URL filter Adda URL Filter Adds a URL filter to the settings For example myhost example com Web Host Filter Settings The USB WiFi Repeater allowsInternet content access to be restricted based on web address keywords and web domains A domain name is the name of a particular web site For example for the address www FUNGAMES com the domain name is FUNGAMES com Enter the Keyword then click Add Current Host Filters Displays current Host filter Add a Host Filter Enters the keyword for a host filtering La
16. Next when finished M engan w System Configuration Connection Mode CablaOpnamic IP ONCE ise DHCP Mode Hostname 1IN_USB Resta Primary ONS Server Secondary ONS Server USS Wireless adapter Configuration ss1D ALCON O5510 optional 00 23 28 09 10 01 Network Typa iiractucture oe Security Policy 11 Screen shows saving in progress wet iP P tangueoe GETS gc nolen 5 Si Saving Please wait a moment Configure the SSID Choice and Security Mode Repeater_AP is the example here Wireless Security and Encryption Settings The Wireless Security and Encryption Settings page allows you te paran detailed security conftygurations te prevent unsuthoriead access and monitoring Repeater Ar Security Mode Cos ste Access Policy The USB WiFi Repeater provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode Security Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disabled NOTE To keep your wireless network protected and secured you should implement the highest security if po
17. PONDI Ar te Ye ind s A a l Budget Criterion Specifies budget limits set by time or data Time Budget Specify the amount of time in hours that can be used for the 3G connection per month Range 1 999 hours Default 1 hour Data Budget Specify how much Download Upload data in MBytes is allowed per month for the 3G connection The drop down list specifies if the data budget is for download upload or download and upload Range 34000 MBytes Default 3 MBytes Budget Policy Specifies the action to take when budget limits have been reached Action if Over Budget Specify the action to take when a budget limit has been exceeded 19 Drop Current Connection Immediately drop the current connection Default Enable Disallow New Connection Do not permit any new connections Default Enable Trigger by Limit Budget Specify the percentage of the time or data budget at which to start sending E mail alerts at the indicated time interval When E mail alerts are enabled be sure to configure the E mail settings Default 90 of budget E mail Alerts disabled recurring every 10 minutes E mail Settings The unit can use SMTP Simple Mail Transfer Protocol to send E mail messages when triggered by the specified budget policy limits s Mail SMTP Authentication Specifies a user name and password for SMTP server authentication Options PLAIN LOGIN or Disable User Name En
18. age shows information of APs nearby You may choose one of these APs connecting or adding it to profile Site Survey Results in the grid can easily be sorted by a single column by clicking on the column heading Clicking on a column heading will initially sort the results by the values in the column in sequence If you click on the heading of column that ts already the sort sequence then the sequence of the sorting will be reversed Scanning for available Wifi network Q Scanning Please wait a moment Click on the SSID that you attempt to connect to it VAP is the SSID that we are going to connect in this example Click Close when finished Site Survey Results in the grid can easily be sorted by a single column by clicking on the column heading Clicking on a column heading will initially sort the results by the values in the column in sequence If you click on the heading of column that is already the sort sequence then the sequence of the sorting will be reversed SS CT semel ovo a wono noma imraarucnre e mino conics sms eono a var wena irana rcossicxcisse sem srao none nore inranruaurel eicscaseicens samra esoo nearer wens narra e reame suocisoioneoses sa merel esoo __wes orewsraneo inane e rena oncesaacoee saws osoo ss esmae won _nranruie sel ooncioeansozi senon sco sa wes orewsnaeo rosae e man onasicnooseie sa wee arco ss wer ovewsnaneo rare Tencaabienenae som
19. ata encryption If wireless clients have all four WEP keys configured to the same values you can change the encryption key to any of the settings without having to update the client keys Default 1 Range 1 4 WEP Keys 1 4 Sets WEP key values The user must first select ASCII or hexadecimal keys Each WEP key has an index number Enter key values that match the key type and length settings Enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64 bit keys or enter 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys Default Hex no preset value WPA PRE SHARED KEY WiFi Protected Access WPA was introduced as an interim solution for the vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security standard WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard but also offers backward compatibility with WPA Both WPA and WPA2 provide an enterprise and personal mode of operation For small home or office networks WPA and WPA2 provide a simple personal operating mode that uses just a pre shared key for network access The WPA Pre Shared Key WPA PSK mode uses a common password phrase for user authentication that is manually entered on the access point and all wireless clients Data encryption keys are automatically generated by the access point and distributed to all clients connected to the network Security Mode WPA WPA Algorithms TKIP AES TKIPAES Key Renewal Interval 3600 seconds Radi
20. be reversed 10 Scanning for available Wifi network gt Scanning Please wait a moment Click on the SSID that you attempt to connect to it VAP is the SSID that we are going to connect in this example Click Close when finished Site Survey Results in the grid can easily be sorted by a single column by clicking on the column heading Clicking on a column heading will initially sort the results by the values in the column in sequence If you click on the heading of column that is already the sort sequence then the sequence of the sorting will be reversed SS CT semel ovo a wono noma imraarucnre e mino conics sms eono a var wena irana rcossicxcisse sem srao none nore inranruaurel eicscaseicens samra esoo nearer wens narra e reame suocisoioneoses sa merel esoo __wes orewsraneo inane e rena oncesaacoee saws osoo ss esmae won _nranruie sel ooncioeansozi senon sco sa wes orewsnaeo rosae e man onasicnooseie sa wee arco ss wer ovewsnaneo rare Tencaabienenae some ico te noel were earcure encioue ae coesaraianice seme 70 13 wer orewsnaneo inrosruaure e sever ciceicxaeioces same sino ss vere wone inane ere ooncioeanseao severe seco i wer orewsraneo inrasruaure Select Rescan Close 41 9 9 9 9 afa 2 Now it shows the SSID and BSSID that USB adapter AOU 2410 or AF 1 is going to connect Click
21. ble 802 1x WEP Selects WEP keys for data encryption When enabled WEP encryption keys are 38 automatically generated by the RADIUS server and distributed to all connected clients Default Disable RADIUS Server Configures RADIUS server settings IP Address Specifies the IP address of the RADIUS server Port The User Datagram Protocol UDP port number used by the RADIUS server for authentication messages Range 1024 65535 Default 1812 Shared Secret A shared text string used to encrypt messages between the access point and the RADIUS server Be sure that the same text string is specified on the RADIUS server Do not use blank spaces in the string Maximum length 20 characters Session Timeout Number of seconds the access point waits for a reply from the RADIUS server before resending a request Range 1 60 seconds Default 0 Access Policy The USB WiFi Repeater provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the configured security mode Access Policy Policy Allow Disable Add a station MAC Access Policy The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses Add a station MAC Enter the MAC address of the station that you want to filter MAC addresses must be entered in
22. ct Timeout 3 2 S seconde default 3 ENN ao Sa Gi S pA tee wA I e gt Ly a gt fe re Pa ve Fe a RA a a Ai 0 04 tassel a b ES u 4 Please refer to page 20 Option 2 3G Dongle for setup detail on 3G modem Note You may reverse the primary amp backup WAN connection by click Advanced tag followed by WAN 22 Status Fasy Setup Advanced Langouge Engish This section allows you ure the camnection type and other related WAN parameters suitable to your environment When Dual WAN has been selected only Keep Alive mode will be supported If a 3G USB Modem is selected as the WAN Connection Type an extended amount of terme is requered for driver location and the dial up WAN Connections Ethernet Port PPPoE ADSL F mac Cone USD Port n i 345 Mester WAN Backup WAN Dual WAN Mode Fallback of dual wan Enable Disabie Detect IP address of Master WAN 19978342 Detect IP address of Backup WAM 199 7 63 42 Detect Timeout 3 1 5 seconds default 3 A User Name pppoe_user NO Pale ee j So E at Aw gt P ee ae eeeeeeeereee Ver F E TTTTTTTTTTT s m dere ee PEET SETEN E i r a Kep ie a O imemet a a Option 5 WAN Settings PPTP To bring up this configuration page click Advanced tag followed by WAN Advanced Stotus Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the conme
23. ction type and other related WAN parameters suitable to your environment When Duel WAN has been selected only Keep Alive mode will be supported If a 3G USB Modem is selected as the WAN Connection Type an extended amount of time is required for driver location and the dial up WAN Connections Ethernet Port PPTP El MAC Gone USB Port Disan PPIP Mode Server IP pptp_server User Name pplp_user Password eoccceecoes i Dmamit E E ce Ethernet Port Select PPTP for the WAN port connection from the drop down list Enable MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the USB WiFi Repeater s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the USB WiFi Repeater then click MAC Clone to clone your PC s MAC Address Default 23 Disable USB Port Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G modem and USB Wireless Card Default Disable Server IP Sets the PPTP server IP Address Default pptp_server User Name Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port Default pptp_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port Default pptp_ password Range 1 32 characters Verify Passw
24. e SSID1 Each VAP functions as a separate access point and can be configured with its own Service Set Identification SSID and security settings However most radio signal parameters apply to all VAP interfaces Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or application traffic All VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients whereby the clients associate with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical access point The Basic Wireless Settings page allows you to configure the wireless network name Service Set Identifier or SSID and set the wireless security method Basic Wireless Settings This section allows you to configure basic wireless features such as SSID settings as well as HT Physical Mode settings Wireless Network Wireless On Off Turn Off Network Mode T1b g n mixed mode Network Name SSID ALFA _AP Hide I Multiple SSID1 Hide Broadcast Network Name SSID Enable Disable AP Isolation Enable Disable MBSSID AP Isolation Enable Disable BSSID 00 CO CA 49 80 64 Frequency Channel 2412MHz Channel 1 HT Physical Mode Channel Bandwidth 20 20 40 Guard Interval j Long Auto MCS Auto Reverse Direction Grant RDG Disable Enable Aggregation MSDU A MSDU Disable Enable Auto Block ACK Disable Enable Decline BA Request Disable Enable HT Disallow TKIP Disable Enable Wireless On Off Enables or Disable the radio Default
25. e ico te noel were earcure encioue ae coesaraianice seme 70 13 wer orewsnaneo inrosruaure e sever ciceicxaeioces same sino ss vere wone inane ere _oocioeanseao severe seco i wer orewsraneo inrasruaure Select Rescan Close 41 9 9 9 9 afa 2 Now it shows the SSID and BSSID that USB adapter AOU 2410 or AF 1 is going to connect Click Next when finished age English v System Configuration Connection Mode Canle ynamic IP OHCP a DHCP Mode Hostname TIN_USB Reuter Primary ONS Server Secondary ONS Server OS51D optional 00 23 28 09 10 01 15 Screen shows saving in progress see casy setup o eangwooe CI Si Saving Please wait a moment Configure the SSID Choice and Security Mode Repeater_AP is the example here Wireless Security and Encryption Settings The Wireless Security and Encryption Settings page allows you to make detailed cucurity conftyurations te pravent unauthorised access and monitoring Select Repeater Ar SSID Choice Repester AP Security Mode Coste Acoess Policy Policy Craatia Add a station MAC Access Policy The USB WiFi Repeater provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices that may not be able to support the confi
26. e that wireless clients automatically set the channel to the same as that used by the USB WiFi Repeater to which it is linked Selecting Auto Select enables the USB WiFi Repeater to automatically select an unoccupied radio channel Default Channel 11 27 HT Physical Mode Settings HT Physical Mode Channel Bandwidth 925 20 40 Guard Interval Long Auto MCS Aio v Reverse Direction Grant RDG Disable Enable Aggregation MSDU A MSDU Disable _ Enable Auto Block ACK Disable Enable Decline BA Request Disable Enable HT Disallow TKIP Disable Enable Channel Bandwidth The USB WiFi Repeater provides a channel bandwidth of 40MHz by default giving an 802 11g connection speed of 108Mbps sometimes referred to as Turbo Mode and a 802 11n connection speed of up to 150Mbps Setting the Channel Bandwidth to 20MHz slows connection speed for 802 11g and 802 11n to 54Mbps and 74Mbps respectively and ensures backward compliance for slower 802 11b devices Default 2OMHz Guard Interval The guard interval between symbols helps receivers overcome the effects of multipath delays When you add a guard time the back portion of useful signal time is copied and appended to the front Default Auto MCS The Modulation and Coding Scheme MCS is a value that determines the modulation coding and number of spatial channels Options value range 0 7 1 Tx Stream 8 15 2 TxStream 32 and auto 33 Default Auto Rev
27. er USB Wireless adapter Configuration SSID BSSID optional Network Type insecure o er Security Policy Security Mode Disable ly cS Hostname Specifies the host name of the DHCP client Default 11N_3G USB Router Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server Security Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disable NOTE To keep your wireless network protected and secured you should implement the highest security if possible For small networks it is recommended to select WPA2 PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option However if you have older wireless devices in the network that do not support AES encryption select TKIP as the encryption algorithm Click Site Survey to scan available network that you need to connect to it Click Rescan on the pop up screen to scan available network that you need to connect to it Station Site Survey Site survey p
28. ers to establish a secure connection to another network If your service provider supports VPNs these protocols can be used to create an authenticated and encrypted tunnel for passing secure data over the Internet that is a traditionally shared data network IPsec Internet Protocol Security Encrypts and authenticates entire IP packets and encapsulates them into new IP packets for secure communications between networks PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol Provides a secure tunnel for remote client access to a PPTP security gateway PPTP includes provisions for call origination and flow control required by ISPs L2TP Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol Merges the best features of PPTP and the Layer 2 Forwarding L2F protocol Like PPTP L2TP requires that the ISP s routers support the protocol Hardware The USB WiFi Repeater connects to the Internet through its RJ 45 WAN port It connects directly to your PC or to a local area network using its RJ 45 Fast Ethernet LAN port It includes an LED display on the front panel for system power and port indications that simplifies installation and network troubleshooting bs LED Indicators R be y a ee LG NaS WPS Button X ee ee hA po ji LA 3G USB Pot N E A ae i i ca m RJ 45 WAN Port RJ 45 LAN Port DC Power Socket LED Indications LED Behavior The USB WiFi Repeater includes four
29. erse Direction Grant RDG When Reverse Direction Grant is enabled the USB WiFi Repeater can reduce the transmitted data packet collision by using the reverse direction protocol During TXOP Transmission Opportunity period the receiver could use remaining transmission time to transmit data to a sender The RDG improves transmission performance and scalability in a wireless environment Default Enable Space Time Block Coding STBC A mechanism that allows a unit with only one antenna to leverage multiple antennas on other 802 11n devices to improve performance and range Default Enable Extension Channel When 20 40MHz channel bandwidth has been set the extension channel option will be enabled The extension channel will allow you to get extra bandwidth Default AutoSelect Aggregate MSDU A MSDU This option enables Mac Service Data Unit MSDU aggregation Default Disable Auto Block ACK Select to block ACK Acknowledge Number or not during data transferring Default Enable Decline BA Request Select to reject peer BA Request or not Default Disable HT Disallow TKIP Prevents the use of TKIP data encryption when using 802 11n high throughput data rates Default Enable 28 Advanced Settings The Advanced page includes additional parameters concerning the wireless network and Wi Fi Multimedia settings Advanced Wireless Settings This section includes additional radio parameter
30. espond to traffic priority levels and are mapped to IEEE 802 1D priority tags The direct mapping of the four ACs to 802 1D priorities is specifically intended to facilitate biter operability with other wired network QoS policies While the four ACs are specified for specific types of traffic WMM allows the priority levels to be configured to match any network wide QoS policy WMM also specifies a protocol that access points can use to communicate the configured traffic priority levels to QoS enabled wireless clients WMM Access Categories Access WMM Description 802 1D Category Designation Tags AC_VO AC3 Voice Highest priority minimum delay Time sensitive 7 6 data such as VoIP Voice over IP calls AC_VI AC2 Video High priority minimum delay Time sensitive 5 4 data such as streaming video AC_BE ACO Best Effort Normal priority medium delay and cee ig 0 3 Data only affected by long delays Data from applications or devices that lack QoS capabilities AC_BK AC1 Background Lowest priority Data with no delay or 2 1 throughput requirements such as bulk data transfers This section allows you to enable WMM and set detailed QoS parameters Wi Fi Multimedia WMM Enable Disable WMM Parameters WMM Configuration WMM Sets the WMM operational mode on the access point When enabled the QoS capabilities are advertised to WMM enabled clients in the network WMM must be supported on any device trying t
31. ess assigned System Configuration Connection Mode PPPoE ADSL X PPPOE Mode User Nome pppoe _user Password ETTTITETTET Verify Password eeeeeeeeeeee a Keep ANo Keep Alive Mode Redial Penod 60 Seconds On Demand Mode die Time Minutes US 8 Wireless adapter Configuration SSID BSSID optional Network Type infrastructure Site Survey Security Policy Security Mode Cesatle Next User Name Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port Default pppoe_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port Default pppoe_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time and configures the on demand idle time 17 Wireless Security and Encryption Settings shee Wireless Security and Crcryption Settengs page allows you to make deteded security configurations to prevent unauthorized access and mositoring Select Ropceater_AP SSID Choice Repeater _AP Security Mode Disable y Access Policy Polery Disabie se Add a station MAC Option 2 WAN Settings 3G Dongle Enables support for a USB 3G modem as a WAN connection by selecting 3G dongle from the Easy Setup page Please select a connection type J USB Wireless adapter 13G dongle ADSL modem tridge Screen shows Saving in progress after 3G dongle has been selected LP 3 eS Sa
32. ging or creating a repeater application When using WDS Lazy mode in the network at last one unit must be set in Bridge Mode or Repeater Mode Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Disatie gt corsa Lazy Hode Bridge Node Repeater Node The WDS settings configure WDS related parameters Up to four MAC addresses can be specified for each unit in the WDS network WDS links may either be manually configured Bridge and Repeater modes or auto discovered Lazy mode The following items are displayed on this page WDS Mode Selects the WDS mode of the SSID Options Disable Lazy mode Bridge mode and Bridge mode Default Disable s Disable WDS is disabled default value s Lazy Mode Operates in an automatic mode that detects and learns WDS peer addresses from received WDS packets without the need to configure a WDS MAC list entry This feature allows the 3G Mobile Wireless Router to associate with other USB WiFi Repeaters in the network and use their WDS MAC list Lazy mode requires one other USB WiFi Repeater within the wireless network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode and has a configured MAC address list 41 Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Encryption Type Encryption Key Encryption Type Encryption Key Encryption Type Encryption Key Encryption Type Encryption Key Apply Lazy Mode NONE NONE NONE NONE Cancel Bridge Mode Ope
33. gured security mode Security Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disable NOTE To keep your wireless network protected and secure you should implement the highest security if possible For small networks it is recommended to select WPA2 PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option However if you have older wireless devices in the network that do not support AES encryption select TKIP as the encryption algorithm After it is back online from rebooting you may login again to check information 16 intarnet Configuration Connected Type USB WLAN ONC WAN IP Address 92 168 2 243 Subnet Mosk 255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 192 160 1 2 Primary Domain Name Server 92 366 1 2 Secondary Domain Name Server 192 166 1 2 HAC Address O0sCO CA 18 20 5s Protocol 802 1159 Inked Unique ID 85510 00 11245 02 48 07 Connection Speed 54 Mb s Encryptios Owatie LAN IP Address 192 368 20 LAN Motmask 255 255 255 0 NAC Address 00 22 20 84 224 System Info Firmware Version 0 2 0 2 1011 Ost 22 2010 System Time Fri 01 Jan 2010 00 00 49 Operation Mode Router Mode Option 1 WAN Settings USB Wireless Card Mode PPoE Enable PPPoE ADSL with Internet connection when USB wireless card connects to access point where no IP addr
34. icy When MAC IP Port Filtering is enabled the default policy will be enabled If you set the default policy to Dropped all incoming packets that don t match the rules will be dropped If the policy is set to Accepted all incoming packets that don t match the rules are accepted Default Dropped MAC Address Specifies the MAC address to block or allow traffic from Destination IP Address Specifies the destination IP address to block or allow traffic from Source IP Address Specifies the source IP address to block or allow traffic from Protocol Specifies the destination port type TCP UDP or ICMP Default None Destination Port Range Specifies the range of destination port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching Source Port Range Specifies the range of source port to block traffic from the specified LAN IP address from reaching Action Specifies if traffic should be accepted or dropped Default Accepted Comment Enter a useful comment to help identify the filtering rules 46 Current Filter Rules The Current Filter Table displays the configured IP addresses and ports that are permitted or denied access to and from the USB WiFi Repeater Select Selects a table entry MAC Address Displays a MAC address to filter Destination IP Address Displays the destination IP address Source IP Address Displays the source IP address Protocol D
35. isplays the protocol type Destination Port Range Displays the destination port range 0 OO Source Port Range Displays the source port range Action Displays if the specified traffic is accepted or dropped Comment Displays a useful comment to identify the filter rules Virtual Server Settings Port Forwarding Virtual Server sometimes referred to as Port Forwarding is the act of forwarding traffic from one network node to another based on received protocol port number This technique can allow an external user to reach a port on a private IP address inside a LAN from the outside through a NAT enabled router Maximum 32 entries are allowed Virtual Server Settings This section is provided for the configuration of the Virtual Server Virtual Server Virtual Server Enatie Apply Virtual Server Settings IP Address Private Port Public Port Protocol TOPSUDE v Virtual Server Selects between enabling or disabling port forwarding the virtual server Default Disable 47 IP Address Specifies the IP address of a server on the local network to allow external access Private Port The protocol port number on the local server Public Port The protocol port number on the router s WAN interface Protocol Specifies the protocol to forward either TCP UDP or TCP amp UDP Comment Enter a useful comment to help identify the port forwarding service on
36. ithms CO TKIP AES TKIPAES Key Renewal Interval 3600 seconds PME Cache Period 10 o minute Pre Authentication Disable 0 Enable Radius Server IP Address Port 1812 Shared Secret Session Timeout 0 oO Apply Copyright 2010 ALFA NETWORK Inc All Rights Reserved Security Mode Configures the WPA and WPA2 security modes used by clients When using WPA or WPA2 be sure there is a RADIUS server in the connected wired network and that the RADIUS settings are configured Default Disable WPA Clients using WPA with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP WPA2 Clients using WPA2 with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is AES WPA1_WPA2 Clients using WPA or WPA2 with an 802 1X authentication method are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type is TKIP AES WPA Algorithms Selects the data encryption type to use Default is determined by the Security Mode selected TKIP Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP keys for encryption WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys AES Uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES keys for encryption WPA2 uses AES Counter Mode encryption with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authen
37. its for 64 bit keys or 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128 bit keys For TKIP or AES enter a password key phrase of between 8 to 63 ASCII characters which can include spaces or specify exactly 64 hexadecimal digits AP MAC Address The MAC address of the other USB WiFi Repeater in the WDS link WiFi Protected Setup WiFi Protected Setup WPS is designed to ease installation and activation of security features in wireless networks WPS has two basic modes of operation PBC Push button Configuration and PIN Personal Identification Number The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and provides more security The WPS button on the USB WiFi Repeater can be pressed at any time to allow a single device to easily join the network The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for setting WPS device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button Click Wireless Settings for more WPS Configurations 43 WPS Configuration WPS Disable WPS Enables WPS locks security settings and refreshes WPS configuration information Default Disable WPS Configuration WPS Enatte Apply WPS Summary WPS Current Status Ide WPS Configured No WPS SSID ALFA_AP WPS Auth Mode Oper WPS Encryp Type Nome WPS Default Key Index l WPS Key ASCII AP PIN 48170024 Generate Reset WPS to Detaull WPS Progress WPS Status WPS mode o PIN Pac Idie WPS Summary Provides detailed WPS statistical information
38. ization try setting the fragment size to send smaller fragments This will soeed up the retransmission of smaller frames However it is more efficient to set the fragment size larger if very little or no interference is present because it requires overhead to send multiple frames Range 256 2346 bytes Default 2346 bytes RTS Threshold Sets the packet size threshold at which a Request to Send RTS signal must be sent to a receiving station prior to the sending station starting communications The access point sends RTS frames to a receiving station to negotiate the sending of a data frame After receiving an RTS frame the station sends a CTS clear to send frame to notify the sending station that it can start sending data If the RTS threshold is set to 0 the access point always sends RTS signals If set to 2347 the access point never sends RTS signals If set to any other value and the packet size equals or exceeds the RTS threshold the RTS CTS Request to Send Clear to Send mechanism will be enabled The access points contending for the medium may not be aware of each other The RTS CTS mechanism can solve this Hidden Node Problem Range 1 2347 bytes Default 2347 bytes Short Preamble Sets the length of the signal preamble that is used at the start of a data transmission Use a short preamble 96 microseconds to increase data throughput when it is supported by all connected 802 11 clients Use a long preamble 192 microseco
39. k connections to PCs switches or hubs 3G amp USB Wireless Card USB PORT Supports to establish an internet connection via cellular 3G dongle USB Wireless Card or USB adapter for broadband Internet access POWER CONNECTOR The USB WiFi Repeater must be powered with its supplied power adapter The power adapter automatically adjusts to any voltage between 100 240 volts at 50 or 60Hz and supplies 12 volts DC power to the unit No voltage range settings are required WPS BUTTON Press the WPS button to automatically configure the USB WiFi Repeater with other WPS devices in the WLAN RESET BUTTON The Reset button is used to restore the factory default configuration Press the button for 5 seconds or more any configuration changes you may have made are removed and the factory default configuration is restored to the USB WiFi Repeater Bottom Panel Reset Button Initial Configuration The USB WiFi Repeater offers a user friendly web based management interface for the configuration of all the unit s features Any PC directly attached to the unit can access the management interface using a web browser such as Internet Explorer version 6 0 or above Login It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly to the USB WiFi Repeater s LAN port The USB WiFi Repeater has a default IP address of 192 168 2 1 and a subnet mask of 255 255 255 0 You must set your PC IP address to be on the same
40. nds to ensure all 802 11b clients can connect to the network Default Disable Short Slot Sets the basic unit of time the access point uses for calculating waiting times before data is transmitted A short slot time 9 microseconds can increase data throughput on the access point but requires that all clients can support a short slot time that is 802 11g compliant clients must support a short slot time A long slot time 20 microseconds is required if the access point has to support 802 11b clients Default Enable TX Burst A performance enhancement that transmits a number of data packets at the same time when the feature is supported by compatible clients Default Enable Packet Aggregate A performance enhancement that combines data packets together when the feature is supported by compatible clients Default Enable 30 WiFi Multimedia The USB WiFi Repeater implements Quality of Service QoS using the Wi Fi Multimedia WMM standard Using WMM the access point is able to prioritize traffic and optimize performance when multiple applications compete for wireless network bandwidth at the same time WMM employs techniques that are a subset of the developing IEEE 802 11e QoS standard and it enables access points to interoperate with both WMM enabled clients and other devices that may lack any WMM functionality WMM defines four access categories ACs voice video best effort and background These categories corr
41. nets Default Gateway The IP address of the gateway router for the USB WiFi Repeater which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local subnet Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server type the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server Security Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disabled Click Site Survey to scan available network that you need to connect to it Click Rescan on the pop up screen to scan available network that you need to connect to it Station Site Survey Site survey page shows information of APs nearby You may choose one of these APs connecting or adding it to profile Site Survey Results in the grid can easily be sorted by a single column by clicking on the column heading Clicking on a column heading will initially sort the results by the values in the column in sequence If you click on the heading of column that ts already the sort sequence then the sequence of the sorting will
42. nguage Selection Select between English Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese just from drop down menu as shown in below Internet Configuration ra Lies Connected Type PPPOE Connected Status Beds WAN IP Address Subnet Mask Oecfault Gateway Primary Domain Name Server Secondary Domain Name Server MAC Address O0 CO CA 49 801 9 LAN Configuration LAN IP Address 192 168 2 1 LAN Matmask 255 255 255 0 MAC Address DOrCO CA 49 80 68 System Info Firmware Version 0 2 0 4 3230 Dec 39 2010 System Time Fm U1 jen 2010 DOE Operation Hode Rauter Mode 49 ADVANCED SETTINGS The Advanced Settings section on the Advanced page includes time setting power saving and DDNS features Status tasy Setup i Advance n wit LA Engis gt Fri 01 Jan 2000 1248423 Time Zone GMT 0800 Tape SMTP Server tama nist g 71 Current Time Fn Ot Jan 2010 12 48 23 _ Sync with host Time Zone GMT 08 00 Taipsi tt gt SNTP Server time nist gov z SNTP synchronization hours Ei Current Time Receives a time and date stamp from an SNTP server Sync with host Updates the unit s time from the web management PC s system time Time Zone Select the time zone that is applicable to your region SNTP Server Enter the address of an SNTP server to receive time updates SNTP synchronization hours Specify the interval between SNTP server updates GREEN AP where you can setup output power for y
43. o associate with the access point Devices that do not support this feature will not be allowed to associate with the access point Default Enable WMM Parameters Click WMM Configuration to set detailed WMM parameters 31 Wireless WMM Settings Windows Internet Explorer E http 192 168 2 1 wireless wmm asp WMM Parameters of Access Point Q EAE AREEN RA AIFSN Arbitration Inter Frame Space The minimum amount of wait time before the next data transmission attempt Specify the AIFS value in the range 0 15 microseconds CWMin Minimum Contention Window The initial upper limit of the random back off wait time before wireless medium access can be attempted The initial wait time is a random value between zero and the CWMin value Specify the CWMin value in the range 0 15 microseconds Note that the CWMin value must be equal or less than the CWMax value CWMax Maximum Contention Window The maximum upper limit of the random back off wait time before wireless medium access can be attempted The contention window is doubled after each detected collision up to the CWMax value Specify the CWMax value in the range 0 15 microseconds Note that the CWMax value must be greater or equal to the CWMin value Txop Transmit Opportunity Limit The maximum time an AC transmit queue has access to the wireless medium When an AC queue is granted a transmit opportunity it can transmit data for a time up to the TxOp
44. ord Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a PPTP network mode Default Dynamic IP Address Sets the static IP address Default 0 0 0 0 it is available when PPTP Network Mode set to static IP Subnet Mask Sets the static IP subnet mask Default 255 255 255 0 it is available when PPTP Network Mode set to static IP Default Gateway The IP address of a router that is used when the requested destination IP address is not on the local subnet Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time Primary DNS Server The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses To specify a DNS server enter the IP addresses in the text field provided Otherwise leave the text field blank Secondary DNS Server The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server Option 5 WAN Settings L2TP Enable Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol L2TP by clicking Advanced tag followed WAN Advanced Wide Area Network WAN Settings This section allows you to configure the connection type and other related WAN parameters suitable to your environment When Oual WAN has been selected only Keep Alive mode will be supported If a 3G USB Modem is sebected as the WAN Connection Type an extended amount of tee is required fur driver location and the dial up p
45. our WiFi USB Repeater and or wireless adapter 50 DDNS Settings Dynamic Domain Name Server None Dyndns org freedns afraid org ppl www zoneedit com www no ip com User Name Sets the DDNS user name for the connection Password Sets a DDNS password for the connection HostName The host name that you selected from the DDNS service provider 51 Appendix A Supported 3G Data Card X Note Any 3G USB model that is not listed below would cause severe damage to the product 3G Functions 3G budget Control with Email warning Support Pre pay and Post pay Dual Wan backup Remote Access Control by 3G WAN Compatible 3G USB ALFA Fly3G Modem ZTE MF622 ZTE MF626 ZTE MF627 ZTE MF628 ZTE MG880 ZTE AC8710v2 ZTE AC2726 ZTE AC8710v1 Huawei E180 Huawei E219 Huawei E160E Huawei E220 Huawei E219 Huawei E169 Huawei E169u Huawei D02 Huawei D21 Huawei D22 Huawei D23 Huawei D31 Huawei ET128 Bandluxe C170 DoCoMo A2502 SoftBank CO1LC Sony Erission MD300 ASUA T500 Sierra 598U EVDO C MOTECH U300 EVDO
46. r includes built in clients for these protocols eliminating the need to install these services on your computer Shared IP Address The USB WiFi Repeater provides Internet access for up to 253 users using a single shared IP address account Virtual Server If you have a fixed IP address you can set the USB WiFi Repeater to act as a virtual host for network address translation Remote users access various services at your site using a static IP address Depending on the requested service or port number the USB WiFi Repeater can route the request to the appropriate server at another internal IP address This secures your network from direct attack by hackers and provides more flexible management by allowing you to change internal IP addresses without affecting outside access to your network 2 DMZ Host Support Allows a networked computer to be fully exposed to the Internet This function is used when NAT and firewall security prevent an Internet application from functioning correctly Security The USB WiFi Repeater supports security features that deny Internet access to specified users or filter all requests for specific services WPA Wi Fi Protected Access and MAC filtering provide security over the wireless network Virtual Private Network VPN pass through The USB WiFi Repeater supports the pass through of three of the most commonly used VPN protocols IPsec PPTP and L2TP These protocols allow remote us
47. rates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic between WDS links links that connect to other units in Repeater or Lazy mode The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured on the USB WiFi Repeater Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Encryption Type Encryption Key AP MAC Address Encryption Type Encryption Key AP MAC Address Encryption Type Encryption Key AP MAC Address Encryption Type Encryption Key AP MAC Address Apply Bridge Mode NONE NONE NONE NONE Cancel s Repeater Mode Operates as a wireless repeater extending the range for remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to the wired network The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured on the USB WiFi Repeater 42 Wireless Distribution System WDS WDS Mode Repeater Mode Encryption Type NONE ha Encryption key AP MAC Address Encryption Type NONE a Encryption Key AP MAC Address Encryption Type NONE Encryption Key AP MAC Address i NONE Encryption Type The data encryption used on the WDS link Be sure that both ends of a WDS link are configured with the same encryption type and key Options None WEP TKIP AES Default None Encryption Key The encryption key for the WDS link The key type and length varies depending on the encryption type selected For WEP enter 5 alohanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal dig
48. rocess WAN Connections Ethernet Port L2TP MAC Clone USS Port Disasie X L2TP Mode Server IP 2p server User Name tp use Password seeereoeree Address Mode Dmamc Operation Mode Heep Ahe Keep Aliwe Mode Redial Pernod 60 Seconds DNS Settings Optional Primary DNS Server Secondary ONS Server Apoy Cancel 24 Ethernet Port Select L2TP for the WAN port connection from the drop down list Enable MAC Clone Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC address This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of the USB WiFi Repeater s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the USB WiFi Repeater then click MAC Clone to clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable USB Port Enables support for a WAN connection using a USB 3G Modem and USB Wireless Card Default Disable Server IP Sets the L2TP server IP Address Default I2tp_server User Name Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port Default I2tp_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port Default I2tp_password Range 1 32 characters Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Address Mode Sets a L2TP network mode Default Dynamic IP Address
49. s Y Advanced Lee English ee es Advanced Wireless Settings The Advance Wireless Setting page ts available to make detailed changes to the wireless configuration It includes tems that are not available from the Basic Wireless Settings page such as DTIM Tx Power WMM and more Advanced Wireless OG Protection Mode Auto teocon Interval 100 ma Data Beacon Rate DTIM i ms iia Fragment Threshold 2346 RTS Threshold 2347 TX Power 100 Short Preamble Enable Ovsable Short Slot Enable Owable Tx Burst Enebe Oosble Pecket Aggregate Ensble Osable WI FI Multimedia WHM Enable amp Disable WHM Parameters WMM Configursbton Multicast to Unicast Converter Multicast to Unicast Enabie Disable Avely BG Protection Mode Enables a backward compatible protection mechanism for 802 11b clients There are three modes Auto On Off Default Auto Auto Enables its protection mechanism for 802 11b clients when they are detected in the network When 802 11b clients are not detected the protection mechanism is disabled s On Forces the unit to always use protection for 802 11b clients whether they are detected in the network or not Note that enabling b g Protection can slow throughput for 802 11g n clients by as much as 50 Off Forces the unit to never use protection for 802 11b clients This prevents 802 11b clients from connecting to the network Beacon Interval The rate at which beacon signals are
50. s of the USB WiFi Repeater s WAN interface to match the PC s MAC address provided to your ISP for registration You can enter the registered MAC address manually by typing it in the boxes provided Otherwise connect only the PC with the registered MAC address to the USB WiFi Repeater then click MAC Clone to clone your PC s MAC Address Default Disable User Name Sets the PPPoE user name for the WAN port Default pppoe_user Range 1 32 characters Password Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port Default pppoe_password Range 1 32 characters 21 Verify Password Prompts you to re enter your chosen password Operation Mode Enables and configures the keep alive time and configures the on demand idle time Note If static IP is required for your DSL modem then you need to click Advanced tag followed by WAN to bring up Static IP Configuration Lasy Setup Advanced language Engish i Static Fired Disadle f aen 38216810 OOOO Datorie heinak z a p a 255 255 255 0 vey pee f A A g Ss kgama ar amp ce oS B18 et Tal mPp m AD Ar Option 3 WAN Settings ADSL Modem Mode Dual WAN ADSL 3G You may enable 3G USB as backup WAN connection when DSL is not functioning WAN Connections chons Dual WanADSL 3G EI Mac Cone Fallback of dual wan M Grable Ossbie Detect IP address of Master WAN 199 7 03 42 Detect IP address of Backup WAN 199 7 83 42 Dete
51. sing the physical WPS button that is located on the front of the USB WiFi Repeater After checking this option and clicking Apply you have up to two minutes to activate WPS on devices that need to join the network 45 Firewall Configuration MAC IP Port Filtering MAC IP Port filtering restricts connection parameters to limit the risk of intrusion and defends against a wide array of common hacker attacks MAC IP Port filtering allows the unit to permit deny or proxy traffic through its MAC addresses IP addresses and ports The USB WiFi Repeater allows you define a sequential list of permit or deny filtering rules up to 32 This device tests ingress packets against the filter rules one by one A packet will be accepted as soon as it matches a permit rule or dropped as soon as it matches a deny rule If no rules match the packet is either accepted or dropped depending on the default policy setting MAC IP Port Filtering Settings This section allows you to configure the firewall to filter based on MAC IP or port to protect your network from viruses and other malicious activity on the Internet Basic Settings Default Policy Describes how MAC IP Port Filtering Disable v packets not matching any rules will be handled Apply Reset Current MAC IP Port filtering rules in system No MAC address DIP DPR SPR Acton Comment MAC IP Port Filtering Enables or disables MAC IP Port Filtering Default Disable Default Pol
52. ssible For small networks it is recommended to select WPA2 PSK using AES encryption as the most secure option However if you have older wireless devices in the network that do not support AES encryption select TKIP as the encryption algorithm After the USB WiFi repeater completes rebooting you may login again to check its status and information 12 Priemery Demais Mame Server MAC Address Protocol Urtqee 10 8510 Comes tian Speed tnerypties LAN IP Address HATET SE LAN Metres MAC Address 8622 200848234 System tito Verwrmare vervon B26 3 30t1 Oct 15 2010 System lime Operation Node zoda Mote Option 1 WAN Settings USB Wireless Card Mode DHCP 333 233 235 6 AER O ESES SEE ea BC libo iraet 90 11 46 2 40197 1a a Cote SH 256 2056 frm Cf lee 2916 06 20 49 Enables support for USB adapter AOU 2410 or AF 1 as a WAN connection by selecting USB Wireless adapter from the Easy Setup page kasy Setep Please select a connection type USB Wireless adapter 136 dengle ADSL modem C iridge Screen shows saving in progress Lio nS Saving Please wait a moment 13 Select Static Fixed IP from the drop down menu from Connection Mode Prepare an available SSID after Site Survey in 3G USB Router System Configuration Connection Moda Cabin omame P DHCP 1 se DHCP Mode Hostname 11N_USB Routes Primary DNS Server Secondary ONS Serv
53. status LED indicators as described in below LED Status Deseript ion Power On Blue The unit is receiving power and is operating normally Of There is no power currently being supplied to the unit WLAN On Blinking Blue The 802 11n radio is enabled and transmitting or receiving data through wireless links off The 802 11n radio is disabled WAN On Blue The Ethernet WAN port is aguiring an IP address Blinking The Ethernet WAN port is connected and is transmitting receiving data Off The Ethernet WAN port is disconnected or has malfunctioned LAN On Blue The Ethernet LAN port is connected to a PC or server Blinking The Ethernet port is connected and Is transmitting or receiving data Off The Ethernet port is disconnected or has malfunctioned 3G USB On Blue A 3G connection has been established Slow Blinking A 3G connection is in progress Fast Blinking The wrong 3G PIN code has been entered or the 3G budget limit has been reached 5 Blinks Cycle The 36 pre limit budget has been reached Of There is no modem connected to the 3G USB port or the device has failed ETHERNET WAN PORT A 100BASE TX RJ 45 port that can be attached to an Internet access device such as a DSL or Cable modem ETHERNET LAN PORT The USB WiFi Repeater has one 100BASE TX RJ 45 port that can be attached directly to a PC or 1OBASE T 100BASE TX LAN segments This port supports automatic MDI MDI X operation so you can use straight through cables for all networ
54. ter the user name for the SMTP server account s Password Enter the password for the SMTP server account s Mail Server Specifies the URL of the SMTP mail server that will send the alert messages Mail Sender Specifies an E mail address on the SMTP server that will send the alert messages s Mail Recipient The E mail address of the recipient of the alert messages Budget Counter Select the day of the month on which to reset the time data budget counters Default Ist day per month Click Next to configure SSID Choice and Security Mode Repeater_AP is the example here iin 3G USS Route n aoced Y ki j Engnen i m Wireless Security end Encryption Settings The Wireless Security aed Encryption Settings page allows you to make detailed security configurations to prevent unauthorized access and monitoring Access Policy Policy Disab Select Repeater _AP SSID Choice Security Mode Ditatte Add a stating MAC Security Mode Specifies the security mode for the SSID Select the security method and then configure the required parameters Options Disabled Open Shared WEP AUTO WPA PSK WPA2 PSK WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK WPA WPA2 WPA1_WPA2 802 1X Default Disable Access Policy The USB WiFi Repeater provides a MAC address filtering facility The access policy can be set to allow or reject specific station MAC addresses This feature can be used to connect known wireless devices
55. tication Code CBC MAC for message integrity The AES Counter Mode CBCMAC Protocol AESCCMP provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128 bit key Use of AES CCMP encryption is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2 Before implementing WPA2 in the network be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2 compliant hardware s TKIP AES Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption WPA and WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID In mixed mode the unicast encryption type TKIP or AES is negotiated for each client Key Renewal Interval Sets the time period for automatically changing data encryption keys and 37 redistributing them to all connected clients Default 3600 seconds PMK Cache Period WPA2 provides fast roaming for authenticated clients by retaining keys and other security information in a cache so that if a client roams away from an access point and then returns re authentication is not required This parameter sets the time for deleting the cached WPA2 Pairwise Master Key PMK security information Default 10 minutes Pre Authentication When using WPA2 pre authentication can be enabled that allows clients to roam to another access point and be quickly associated without performing full 802 1X authentication Default Disable IEEE 802 1x and RADIUS IEEE 802 1x is a standard framework for network access control that uses a central RADIUS server for
56. tion is specified as a standard requirement for WPA2 Before implementing WPA2 in the network be sure client devices are upgraded to WPA2 compliant hardware s TKIP AES Uses either TKIP or AES keys for encryption WPA and WPA2 mixed modes allow both WPA and WPA2 clients to associate to a common SSID In mixed mode the unicast encryption type TKIP or AES is negotiated for each client Pass Phrase The WPA Preshared Key can be input as an ASCII string an easy to remember form of letters and numbers that can include spaces or Hexadecimal format Range 8 63 ASCII characters or exactly 64 Hexadecimal digits Key Renewal Interval Sets the time period for automatically changing data encryption keys and redistributing them to all connected clients Default 3600 seconds WPA Enterprise Mode Wi Fi Protected Access WPA was introduced as an interim solution for then vulnerability of WEP pending the adoption of a more robust wireless security standard WPA2 includes the complete wireless security standard but also offers backward compatibility with WPA Both WPA and WPA2 provide an enterprise and personal mode of operation For enterprise deployment WPA and WPA2 use IEEE 802 1X for user authentication and require a RADIUS authentication server to be configured on the wired network Data encryption keys are automatically generated and distributed to all clients connected to the network 36 Security Mode WPA WPA Algor
57. us Server IP Address Port 1812 Shared Secret Session Timeout 0 Access Policy Policy Disable Apy e Security Mode Configures the WPA PSK and WPA2 PSK security modes used by clients When using Add a station MAC WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK be sure to define the shared key for the USB WiFi Repeater and all its clients Default Disable WPA PSK Clients using WPA with a Pre shared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is TKIP WPA2 PSK Clients using WPA2 with a Pre shared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type for WPA is AES 35 WPA PSK_WPA2 PSK Clients using WPA or WPA2 with a Preshared Key are accepted for authentication The default data encryption type is TKIP AES WPA Algorithms Selects the data encryption type to use Default is determined by the Security Mode selected TKIP Uses Temporal Key Integrity Protocol TKIP keys for encryption WPA specifies TKIP as the data encryption method to replace WEP TKIP avoids the problems of WEP static keys by dynamically changing data encryption keys AES Uses Advanced Encryption Standard AES keys for encryption WPA2 uses AES Counter Mode encryption with Cipher Block Chaining Message Authentication Code CBC MAC for message integrity The AES Counter Mode CBCMAC Protocol AESCCMP provides extremely robust data confidentiality using a 128 bit key Use of AES CCMP encryp
58. user authentication This control feature prevents unauthorized access to the network by requiring an 802 1x client application to submit user credentials for authentication The 802 1x standard uses the Extensible Authentication Protocol EAP to pass user credentials digital certificates user names and passwords or other from the client to the RADIUS server Client authentication is then verified on the RADIUS server before the client can access the network Remote Authentication Dial in User Service RADIUS is an authentication protocol that uses software running on a central server to control access to RADIUS aware devices on the network An authentication server contains a database of user credentials for each user that requires network access The WPA and WPA2 enterprise security modes use 802 1x as the method of user authentication IEEE 802 1X can also be enabled on its own as a security mode for user authentication When 802 1x is used a RADIUS server must be configured and be available on the connected wired network Security Mode B02 1 802 1x WEP WEP Disable Enable Radius Server IP Address Port 1612 Shared Secret Session Timeout 0 Access Policy Policy Disable Apply Cancel Add a station MAC Security Mode Configures the 802 1x security mode used by clients When using 802 1x either with WPA WPA2 or on its own be sure there is a configured RADIUS server in the connected wired network Default Disa
59. ving Please wait a moment 18 WAN Connections 3G Only 3G Pin Code Protect Erabie Dial Code 99s APN Service internat User Name 3G USERNAME Password seeeecceere Pin Code Protect Enables the use of a PIN code personal identification number to encrypt access to the 3G modem connection Some service providers do not require PIN code authentication If a PIN code is not required for your 3G or 3 5G modem disable this function Default Disable Dial Code A dialed access code that connects the USB device to the service provider APN Service The access point name APN that uniquely identifies the 3G or 3 5G service provider User Name The user name of the account registered with the 3G or 3 5G service provider Password The password of the account registered with the 3G or3 5G service provider Budget Control Enables a monthly limit on time or total data Default Disable If the Budget Control has been enabled Budget Control J Enable defautidsabied a re ee ee ee Time Budget 1 999 houria per month Budget Criterion J Dota Budget 34000 MOytets per month Download Actions if Over Budget Orop Current Connection Disallow Naw Connection Budget Policy of the time budget 30 of the data budget Trigger by Limit Budget J E mail Alert Will recur every 10 minutes Budget Counter Aeston tstdsype monn If nmtover budget Ma Entel Lae ss ROR m y i
60. wireless clients and an access point WEP uses static shared keys fixed length hexadecimal or alohanumeric strings that are manually distributed to all clients that want to use the network When you select to use WEP be sure to define at least one static WEP key for user authentication or data encryption Also be sure that the WEP shared keys are the same for each client in the wireless network Security Mode Encrypt Type WEP Wire Equivalence Protection WEP Default Key Keyi WEP Key 1 Hex WEP Key 2 Hex WEP Keys WEP Key 3 Hex Y WEP Key 4 Hex Access Policy Policy Disable Add a station MAC say Security Mode Configures the WEP security mode used by clients When using WEP be sure to define at least one static WEP key for the USB WiFi Repeater and all its clients Default Disable OPEN Open system authentication accepts any client attempting to connect the USB WiFi Repeater without verifying its identity In this mode the default data encryption type is WEP SHARED The shared key security uses a WEP key to authenticate clients connecting to the network and for data encryption WEP AUTO Allows wireless clients to connect to the network using Open WEP uses WEP for encryption only or Shared WEP uses WEP for authentication and encryption 34 Encrypt Type Selects WEP for data encryption OPEN Default Key Selects the WEP key number to use for authentication or d

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