Installation Guide of

Wireless Internet Access Server

WRT-2110


Ch 3. Configuration

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.
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:
  • Special Internet Applications
  • Virtual Servers
  • DMZ
Limit Internet Access by individual workstations

Where use of a certain feature requires that PCs or other LAN devices be configured, this is also explained in the relevant chapter.



3.1 Configuration Program

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.

Preparation

Before attempting to configure the WRT-2110, please ensure that:

Connecting to the WRT-2110

To establish a connection from your PC to the device:

  1. After installing the WRT-2110 in your LAN, start your PC. If your PC is already running, restart it.
  2. Start your WEB browser.
  3. In the Address box, enter "HTTP://" and the IP Address of the WRT-2110, as in the following example, which uses the WRT-2110's default IP Address:
  4. HTTP://192.168.0.1

  5. You should then see the LAN screen.

If you can't connect

If the WRT-2110 does not respond, check the following:
  • The WRT-2110 is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON.
  • Ensure that your PC and the WRT-2110 are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
  • If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 to be compatible with the WRT-2110's default IP Address of 192.168.0.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.

Password

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.

Navigation & Data Input

On each screen, clicking this icon will display help for that screen.



3.2 LAN Screen

The LAN screen, like the example below, will displayed when you first connect.

Figure 6: LAN Screen

LAN Configuration.

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.

 

Data - LAN Screen

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.

 


3.3 WAN Configuration

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

Data - 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.
  • IP Address.
    If connecting to an ISP, this is the address allocated by the ISP. If connecting to another LAN, this must be a valid address on the external LAN.
  • Network Mask
    This must be compatible with the IP Address above
  • Gateway IP Address
    The address of the router or gateway, either on the external LAN, or supplied by your ISP.
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

Data - WAN (PPPoE)

Account


The name of the Internet account provided by your ISP.
Password
& Verify
Enter the password for the above account. Re-enter the password in the Verify field, to ensure it is correct.

IP Address

IP Address
provided by ISP
Normally, this is Dynamic; use this setting if your ISP did not provide an IP Address.
If your ISP did provide an IP Address, select Fixed and enter the value they provided.
Options
Idle Time-out
If an connection is inactive for longer than this time period, it will be terminated. If zero (0), then the connection will never be terminated.
Connect on Demand
Normally, this should be Enabled. If disabled, you must use the Connect button on the Status screen to establish a connection.

Buttons

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.


3.4 Wireless Configuration

The WRT-2110 settings must match the other Wireless stations. An example Wireless screen is shown below.

Figure 10: Wireless Screen

Data - 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
  • If selected, data is encrypted, using the default key, before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to 64 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value in the same position in its key table. Otherwise, it will not be able to de-crypt the data.
  • Default Key
    Select the key you wish to be the default. Transmitted data is ALWAYS encrypted using the Default Key; the other Keys are for decryption only.
  • Key Table
    • This table is used when Encrypting and Decrypting data. All stations, including this Access Point, always transmit data encrypted using their default key. The key number (1, 2, 3, 4) is also transmitted. The receiving station will use the key number (1, 2, 3, 4) to determine which key value to use for decryption. If the key value does not match the transmitting station, decryption will fail.
    • The easiest way to ensure there are no problems is to have every Station, including the Access Point, use the same key table (all entries identical). Then, it does not matter which key is used as the default key.
128 Bit Encryption
  • If selected, data is encrypted using the key before being transmitted. The receiving station must be set to use 128 Bit Encryption, and have the same Key value. Otherwise, it will not be able to decrypt the data.
  • Key
    Enter the key value you wish to use. Other stations must have the same key.

Wireless Stations

Enable Wireless Access Point
  • If enabled (default), this device can act as a Wireless Access Point.
  • If not enabled, no Wireless stations can use this device as a Wireless Access Point.
Existing Stations
  • This lists the Wireless stations you have entered. If you have not entered any stations, this list will be empty.
  • To delete an entry, select it, and click the "Delete" button. Multiple entries may be selected by hold down the CTRL key while selecting. (On the Macintosh, use SHIFT instead of CTRL.)
New station
  • Use this field to add a new station to the list. Just enter its address here, and click the "Add" button.
  • Use the software supplied with your Wireless unit to determine its address. The address consists of 12 letters (A..F) and digits (0..9) like this example: 10F810A81091 The address may be shown with separators ( : or - ) between each pair of characters. Do NOT enter the separators ( : or - ) in this field.
Access Permission
  • For Wireless Stations listed above This setting determines what type of access is available to Wireless stations whose address has been entered in the "Wireless Stations" list.
  • For Other Wireless Stations This setting determines what type of access is available to Wireless stations whose address is NOT in the "Wireless Stations" list.
  • For either category, if neither "Internet" nor "LAN" access is enabled, Wireless stations are unable to use this Access Point.

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.

 


3.5 WAN Status

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.

WAN Status - Direct Connection

Figure 11: WAN Status - Direct Connection

Data

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.

 

WAN Status - PPPoE

Figure 12: WAN Status - PPPoE

Status Data

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.

 

Connection Log Messages

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.


3.6 LAN/Device Status

The LAN Status link on the menu will result in a screen like the example below.

Figure 13: Status Screen

Data - LAN/Device Status

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.

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