Wireless Internet Access Server
WRT-2110
This chapter describes the procedure for:
PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.
Other configuration may also be required, depending on which features and functions of the WRT-2110 you wish to use. Use the table below to locate detailed instructions for the required functions.
To Do this: |
Refer to: |
Configure PCs on your LAN.
|
Ch 4:
PC Configuration
|
Learn more about using DHCP
on the internal LAN
|
Ch 5: DHCP
|
Configure the WRT-2110 and
routers for a LAN which has 1 or more routers.
|
Ch 6: Routing
|
Set a password for the WRT-2110,
or disable NAT (Network Address Translation).
|
Ch 7: Options
|
Use any of the following
features:
|
|
Limit Internet Access by
individual workstations
|
Ch 9: Access
Control
|
![]() |
Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter. |
The WRT-2110 contains a HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser.
Most Browsers should work, provided they support HTML tables and forms.
Before attempting to configure the WRT-2110, please ensure that:
To establish a connection from your PC to the device:
If you can't connect If the WRT-2110 does not
respond, check the following:
|
If you have assigned a password to the WRT-2110 you will be prompted for the password, as shown below.
Figure 5: Password Dialog
If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.
|
On each screen, clicking this icon will display help for that screen. |
The LAN screen, like the example below, will displayed when you first connect.
Figure 6: LAN Screen
For most users, the default values for these fields should be satisfactory, and no changes will be required.
If your LAN contains an existing Router or Routers, refer to Chr 6 - Routing.
TCP/IP |
|
IP Address
|
IP address for the WRT-2110.
Use the default value of 192.168.0.1 unless the address is already in
use or your LAN is using a different IP address range. In the latter
case, enter an unused IP Address from within the range used by your
LAN.
|
Network Mask
|
The default value 255.255.255.0
is standard for small (class "C") networks. For other networks, use
the Network Mask for the LAN segment to which the WRT-2110 is attached.
i.e. the same value as the PCs on that LAN segment.
|
DHCP Server |
|
Operation
|
If Enabled, the WRT-2110
will allocate IP Addresses to PCs on your LAN. The default and recommended
value is Enabled.
If you are already using
a DHCP Server, this setting must be DISABLED, and the existing DHCP
server must be re-configured. See Chapter 5 for further details.
|
Start IP Address
Finish IP Address |
The IP Start Address
and IP Finish Address fields set the values used by the DHCP
server.
This range also determines
the number of DHCP clients supported. (Maximum 253.)
|
DNS (Domain Name Server) |
|
DNS (Domain Name Server)
IP Addresses |
If your ISP uses a "Dynamic
IP Address", then the DNS is also provided dynamically. Any DNS values
entered here will be used instead of the dynamically-obtained DNS addresses.
If using a "Fixed IP Address",
your ISP should recommend a DNS.
Multiple DNS entries should
be entered in the order you want them accessed. (The first available
DNS will be used.)
|
Routing Table |
|
Routing Table
|
If your LAN contains an
existing Router or Routers, refer to Ch 6 - Routing.
|
To configure the WAN port:
Figure 7: WAN Screen
If your connection documentation does not refer to PPPoE, select Direct Connection. |
WAN - Direct Connection
Figure 8: WAN - Direct Connection
Device ID |
|
Device (Host) Name
|
Normally, there is no need
to change the default name, but if your ISP requests that you use a
particular "Hostname", enter it here. This name will be provided to,
and recorded by, the remote DHCP Server.
|
Hardware (MAC)
Address |
Also called Network Adapter
Address or Physical Address. Provide this value to your ISP
if requested. If you did not provide this value when first connected,
there is no need to provide it now.
|
IP Address |
|
Dynamic
IP Address (DHCP Client) |
Leave this enabled if you
want your ISP to allocate an IP Address to the WRT-2110 upon connection.
|
Fixed
IP Address |
Select this if using a fixed
IP Address. If this option is selected, the following data must be entered.
DNS IP Address
At least 1 DNS IP Address
is required, and should be provided by your ISP. DNS settings are on
the LAN screen.
|
Buttons |
|
Retrieve
Defaults |
Get the default Device
Name and clear the other items. No changes are made to the configuration
until you click the Save button.
|
Save
|
Save any data you have entered
on this screen. Remember to save before changing to another screen.
|
Cancel
|
Cancel any data you have
entered since the last "Save" operation.
|
![]() |
If using Dynamic IP Address, the IP Address, Network Mask, and Gateway fields may display the values obtained dynamically. |
WAN - PPPoE
Figure 9: WAN Port - PPPoE
The WRT-2110 settings must match the other Wireless stations. An example Wireless screen is shown below.
Figure 10: Wireless Screen
Configuration |
|
Regulatory
Domain |
It is illegal to use this
device in any location outside of the regulatory domain.
|
Station name
|
This is the same as the
Device (Host) Name on the WAN screen. On your PC, some Wireless
status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use.
|
SSID
(ESSID) |
To communicate, all Wireless
stations MUST use the same SSID/ESSID.
The default value is default Note! The SSID is case
sensitive.
|
Channel No.
|
To communicate, all Wireless
stations MUST use the same Channel. The default for the USA and Canada
is 3.
Select the value you wish
to use on your Wireless LAN. If you experience lost connections and/or
slow data transfers you may need to experiment with different channels
to see which is the best.
|
WEP Data Privacy |
|
Off
|
If OFF (default), data is NOT encrypted before being transmitted. |
64 Bit Encryption
|
|
128 Bit Encryption |
|
Wireless Stations |
|
Enable Wireless Access Point
|
|
Existing Stations
|
|
New station
|
|
Access Permission |
|
Buttons |
|
Delete
|
Delete will delete
the selected entry or entries in the list.
|
Add
|
Add will add the
New Station data to the list.
|
Save
|
Save will save the
other data on the screen. This has no effect on the contents of the
Wireless Stations list.
|
Clicking WAN Status
on the menu bar will take you to the WAN Status screen. The screen
shown will depend on whether you are using a Direct Connection or PPPoE.
Figure 11: WAN Status - Direct Connection
WAN Status |
|
Physical Address
|
The "Hardware" address of
this device, as seen by other devices on the WAN.
|
IP Address
|
The IP Address of this device,
as seen by devices on the WAN.
(This device has 2 IP Addresses; one for the local LAN, and another for the WAN port.) |
Network Mask
|
The Network Mask for the
above IP Address.
|
Default Gateway
|
IP address of the Router/Gateway
on the WAN port.
|
DHCP Client
|
Displays "Enabled" or "Disabled",
indicating whether this device is acting as a DHCP client on the external
LAN or WAN.
|
Buttons |
|
Reconnect
|
Use this button if the connection
seems to have been lost, and no data is being transferred. (This button
has no effect unless acting as a DHCP Client.)
|
Refresh
|
Update the data on screen.
|
Figure 12: WAN Status - PPPoE
WAN Status |
|
Physical Address |
The "Hardware" address of
this device, as seen by other devices on the WAN.
|
IP Address
|
The IP Address of this device,
as seen by devices on the WAN.
(This device has 2 IP Addresses; one for the local LAN, and another for the WAN port.) |
Network Mask
|
The Network Mask (Subnet
Mask) for the IP Address above.
|
PPPoE Link Status
|
This indicates whether or
not the connection is currently established.
If the connection does not
exist, the Connect button can be used to establish a connection.
If the connection currently
exists, the Disconnect button can be used to break the
connection.
|
Connection Log |
|
Log Data
|
The Connection Log shows
status messages relating to the existing connection.
The most common messages
are listed in the following table.
|
Buttons |
|
Connect
|
If not connected, establish
a connection to your ISP
|
Disconnect
|
If connected to your ISP,
hang up the connection.
|
Clear Log
|
Delete all data currently
in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.
|
Refresh
|
Contact this device and
update the Log data.
|
Message |
Description |
Connect on
Demand |
Connection attempt has been
triggered by the "Connect on Demand" setting.
|
Manual connection
|
Connection attempt started
by the "Connect" button.
|
Reset physical connection
|
Preparing line for connection
attempt.
|
Connecting to remote server
|
Attempting to connect to
the the ISP's server.
|
Remote Server located
|
ISP's Server has responded
to connection attempt.
|
Start PPP
|
Attempting to login to ISP's
Server and establish a PPP connection.
|
PPP up successfully
|
Able to login to ISP's Server
and establish a PPP connection.
|
Idle time-out reached
|
The connection has been
idle for the time period specified in the "Idle Time-out" field. The
connection will now be terminated.
|
Disconnecting
|
The current connection is
being terminated, due to either the "Idle Time-out" above, or "Disconnect"
button being clicked.
|
Error: Remote Server not
found
|
ISP's Server did not respond.
This could be a Server problem, or a problem with the link to the Server.
|
Error: PPP Connection failed
|
Unable to establish a PPP
connection with the ISP's Server. This could be a login problem (name
or password) or a Server problem.
|
Error: Connection to Server
lost
|
The existing connection
has been lost. This could be caused by a power failure, link failure,
or Server failure.
|
Error: Invalid or unknown
packet type
|
The data received from the
ISP's Server could not be processed. This could be caused by data corruption
(from a bad link), or the Server using a protocol which is not supported
by this device.
|
The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below.
Figure 13: Status Screen
Device |
|
Firmware Version
|
Version of the firmware
(embedded software, including this program) which is currently installed.
|
Hardware ID
|
The hardware ID of this
device, used by the manufacturer.
|
Network Address Translation
|
This will display "Enabled"
(NAT is On) or "Disabled" (NAT is Off)
|
LAN Port |
|
Physical Address
|
The "Hardware" address of
this device, as seen by other devices on the Internal LAN.
|
IP Address
|
The IP Address of this device,
as seen by other devices on the Internal LAN.
|
Network Mask
|
The Network Mask (Subnet
Mask) for the IP Address above.
|
DHCP Server
|
This shows the status of
the DHCP Server function. The value will be "Enabled" or "Disabled".
|
DHCP Table |
|
IP Address
|
The IP Address which has
been allocated by the DHCP server to the other device.
|
Physical Address
|
The Physical Address (Hardware
Address) of the device which has been allocated a IP Address.
|
Status
|
Possible Status values are
"Leased" (the IP Address is allocated to the device shown) or "Reserved"
(the IP Address is not available).
|
![]() |
The DHCP table will be empty unless the DHCP Server function is being used. If not empty, this table lists the devices on the LAN which have been allocated IP Addresses by the DHCP server function. |
|
Copyright (c) 2001, Planet Technology Corp. |