LevelOne WRE-6001C User Manual
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LevelOne
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WRE-6001
Wireless Range Extender,
300Mbps 802.11b/g/n
V1.0_20141112
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 4
Features ........................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 4
Using this Document ....................................................................................................................... 5
Notational conventions ................................................................................................................... 5
Typographical conventions ............................................................................................................. 5
Special messages ........................................................................................................................... 5
Getting Support ............................................................................................................................... 5
2 Getting to know the device .................................................................................. 6
Computer / System requirements .................................................................................................. 6
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 6
LED meanings & activations .......................................................................................................... 6
Top Side ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side ........................................................................................... 7
3 Computer configurations under different OS, to obtain IP address
automatically ........................................................................................................ 8
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP ............................................................................................. 8
For Windows Vista-32/64 ............................................................................................................. 10
For Windows 7-32/64 .................................................................................................................... 12
For Windows 8-32/64 .................................................................................................................... 14
4 Connecting your device ..................................................................................... 17
Connecting the Hardware ............................................................................................................. 17
WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem ................................ 18
5 Advanced Configuration .................................................................................... 19
Advanced Configuration ............................................................................................................... 19
Wireless Connection ..................................................................................................................... 21
6 What the Internet/WAN access of your own Network now is ........................... 23
Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client .................................................................................... 24
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP ........................................................................................... 24
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client ................................................................................... 25
7 Getting Started with the Web pages ................................................................. 26
Accessing the Web pages ............................................................................................................ 26
Testing your Setup ........................................................................................................................ 27
Default device settings .................................................................................................................. 28
8 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................ 29
9 LAN Interface ..................................................................................................... 31
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LAN Interface Setup ...................................................................................................................... 31
Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask ....................................................................... 33
DHCP Static IP Configuration ...................................................................................................... 35
10 Wireless Network ............................................................................................... 36
Wireless Basics ............................................................................................................................. 36
Wireless Advanced Settings ......................................................................................................... 38
Wireless Access Control Mode .................................................................................................... 39
Allow Listed .................................................................................................................................... 39
11 Reboot/Reset ..................................................................................................... 41
Reboot/Reset ................................................................................................................................. 41
12 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................. 42
About firmware versions ............................................................................................................... 42
Manually updating firmware ......................................................................................................... 42
13 Backup/Restore Settings ................................................................................... 44
Save Settings to File ..................................................................................................................... 44
Load Settings from File ................................................................................................................. 45
14 Password............................................................................................................ 47
Setting your username and password ......................................................................................... 47
15 Time and Date.................................................................................................... 49
Time and Date Configuration settings ......................................................................................... 49
16 Status ................................................................................................................. 50
17 Active Client Table ............................................................................................. 51
18 Statistics ............................................................................................................. 52
A Configuring your Computers ............................................................................. 53
Configuring Ethernet PCs ............................................................................................................. 53
Before you begin ........................................................................................................................... 53
Windows® XP PCs ....................................................................................................................... 53
Windows 2000 PCs....................................................................................................................... 53
Windows Me PCs .......................................................................................................................... 54
Windows 95, 98 PCs .................................................................................................................... 54
Windows NT 4.0 workstations ...................................................................................................... 55
Assigning static Internet information to your PCs ....................................................................... 56
B Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 57
Troubleshooting Suggestions ....................................................................................................... 57
Diagnosing Problem using IP Utilities .......................................................................................... 58
ping ................................................................................................................................................. 58
nslookup ......................................................................................................................................... 59
C Notification of Compliance ................................................................................. 60
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1 Introduction
Congratulations on becoming the owner of the Wireless Gateway. You will now be able to
access the Internet using your high-speed xDSL/Cable modem connection.
This User Guide will show you how to connect your Wireless Gateway, and how to
customize its configuration to get the most out of your new product.
Features
The list below contains the main features of the device and may be useful to users with
knowledge of networking protocols. If you are not an experienced user, the chapters
throughout this guide will provide you with enough information to get the most out of your
device.
Features include:
10/100Base-T Ethernet router to provide Internet connectivity to all computers on your
LAN
Network address translation (NAT) functions to provide security for your LAN
Network configuration through DHCP Server and DHCP Client
Services including IP route and DNS configuration, RIP, and IP
Supports remote software upgrades
User-friendly configuration program accessed via a web browser
The Wireless Gateway has the internal Ethernet switch allows for a direct connection
to a 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network via an RJ-45 interface, with LAN connectivity for
both the Wireless Gateway and a co-located PC or other Ethernet-based device.
Device Requirements
In order to use the Wireless Gateway, you must have the following:
One RJ-45 Broadband Internet connection via cable modem or xDSL modem
Instructions from your ISP on what type of Internet access you will be using, and the
addresses needed to set up access
One or more computers each containing an Ethernet card (10Base-T/100Base-T network
interface card (NIC))
TCP/IP protocol for each PC
For system configuration using the supplied
a. web-based program: a web browser such as Internet Explorer v4 or later, or Netscape v4
or later. Note that version 4 of each browser is the minimum version requirement – for
optimum display quality, use Internet Explorer v7, or Netscape v6.1
Note
You do not need to use a hub or switch in order to connect more
than one Ethernet PC to your device. Instead, you can connect
up to four Ethernet PCs directly to your device using the ports
labeled Ethernet on the rear panel.
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Using this Document
Notational conventions
Acronyms are defined the first time they appear in the text and also in the glossary.
For brevity, the Wireless Gateway is referred to as “the device”.
The term LAN refers to a group of Ethernet-connected computers at one site.
Typographical conventions
Italic text is used for items you select from menus and drop-down lists and the names of
displayed web pages.
Bold text is used for text strings that you type when prompted by the program, and to
emphasize important points.
Special messages
This document uses the following icons to draw your attention to specific instructions or
explanations.
Note
Provides clarifying or non-essential information on the current
topic.
Definition
Explains terms or acronyms that may be unfamiliar to many
readers. These terms are also included in the Glossary.
WARNING
Provides messages of high importance, including messages
relating to personal safety or system integrity.
Getting Support
Supplied by:
Helpdesk Number:
Website:
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2 Getting to know the device
Computer / System requirements
1. Pentium 200MHZ processor or above
2. Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
and Windows 8
Package Contents
1. 11n Repeater
2. Quick Installation Guide
3. Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
LED meanings & activations
Top Side
The Top Side contains lights called Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that indicate the status of the
unit.
Figure 1: Top Side and LEDs
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Label
Color
Function
Wifi Signal
blue
On Wireless Signal Strength
Off: No WLAN link
Wireless
blue
On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
WPS
blue
Off: WPS link isn’t established and active
Blink: Valid WPS packet being transferred
Ethernet
blue
On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
Rear and Left Panel and bottom Side
The rear and right panel and bottom side contains a Restore Defaults button, the ports for the
unit's data and power connections.
Label
Function
Ethernet
Connects the device via LAN Ethernet to a PC
WPS / RESET
WPS
Press this button for 3 full seconds and the
WPS LED will flash to start WPS.
Now go to the wireless adapter or device and
press its WPS button. Make sure to press the
button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after
pressing the router's WPS button.
RESET
Reset button. RESET the 11n Repeater to its default
settings.
Press this button for at least 3 full seconds to RESET
device to its default settings.
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3 Computer configurations under different OS,
to obtain IP address automatically
Before starting the WER-6001 configuration, please kindly configure the PC computer as
below, to have automatic IP address / DNS Server.
For Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
1. Click on "Start" -> "Control Panel" (in Classic View). In the Control Panel, double click
on "Network Connections" to continue.
2. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".
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3. Double click on "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)".
4. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
5. Click "Show icon in notification area when connected" (see screen image in 3. above)
then Click on "OK" to complete the setup procedures.
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For Windows Vista-32/64
1. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” -> “View network status and tasks”.
2. In the Manage network connections, click on “Manage network connections” to continue.
3. Single RIGHT click on "Local Area connection", then click "Properties".
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4. The screen will display the information "User Account Control" and click "Continue" to
continue.
5. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
6. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
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For Windows 7-32/64
7. Click on “Start” -> “Control Panel” (in Category View) -> “View network status and
tasks”.
8. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.
9. Single RIGHT click on “Local Area Connection”, then click “Properties”.
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10. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
11. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server address
automatically" then click on "OK" to continue.
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For Windows 8-32/64
1. Move the mouse or tap to the upper right corner and click on “Settings”.
2. Click on “Control Panel”.
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3. Click on “View network status and tasks”.
4. In the Control Panel Home, click on “Change adapter settings” to continue.
5. Single RIGHT click on “Ethernet", then click "Properties".
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6. Double click on "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)".
7. Check "Obtain an IP address automatically" and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically” then click on "OK" to continue.
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4 Connecting your device
This chapter provides basic instructions for connecting the Wireless Gateway to a
computer or LAN and to the Internet.
In addition to configuring the device, you need to configure the Internet properties of your
computer(s). For more details, see the following sections:
Configuring Ethernet PCs
This chapter assumes that you have already established a DSL/Cable service with your
Internet service provider (ISP). These instructions provide a basic configuration that
should be compatible with your home or small office network setup. Refer to the
subsequent chapters for additional configuration instructions.
Connecting the Hardware
This section describes how to connect the device to the wall phone port, the power outlet
and your computer(s) or network.
WARNING
Before you begin, turn the power off for all devices. These
include your computer(s), your LAN hub/switch (if applicable),
and the Wireless Gateway.
The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your
device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific
instructions.
Step 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to LAN Port Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet
cable from your PC's Ethernet port to any of the 11n Repeater's LAN Port.
Step 2. Connect the 11n Repeater to your wall-mounted power outlet
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WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem
This section describes how to do WPS Pairing between 11n Repeater and Wireless
xDSL/Cable.
The diagram below illustrates the hardware connections. The layout of the ports on your
device may vary from the layout shown. Refer to the steps that follow for specific instructions.
Step 1. Press WPS button on Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Step 2. Press WPS button on 11n Repeater for 3 seconds and release WPS button.
Now the WPS LED is blinking and the 11n Repeater is donig WPS Pairing with
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Make sure to press the button within 120 seconds (2 minutes) after pressing the
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem's WPS button.
Step 3. Once the 11n Repeater finished doing WPS Pairing with Wireless
xDSL/Cable Modem, the Wifi Signal Strength LED is ON. The status of Wifi signal
strength LED varies depending on the Wifi signal strength between 11n Repeater and
Wireless xDSL/Cable Modem.
Step 4. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength LED of 11n Repeater is ON, the 11n
Repeater is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.
Step 5. Check if the Wifi Signal Strength is OFF, the 11n Repeater isn’t connected
and suitable for Internet Connections. Please repeat steps of WPS Pairing or follow
next step to have it connected and suitable for Internet Connections.
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5 Advanced Configuration
Advanced Configuration
1. From any of the LAN computers connected to , launch your web browser, type the
following URL in the web address (or location) box, and press [Enter] on your keyboard:
http://192.168.1.1
2. Please enter the Login User Name: admin and Login Password: administrator and then
click on Login button.
3. Check on “Auto” checkbox.
4. Click on “Site Survey” button and wait for 5 seconds for site surveying.
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5. Check on “Select” ratio of SSID of the front AP and configure related parameters.
6. Click on “Apply&Save” button.
7. Click on “OK” button.
8. Now, the 11n Repeater has been configured completed, and suitable for Wireless and
Internet Connections.
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Wireless Connection
For easy installation it is saved to keep the settings. You can later change the wireless
settings via the wireless configuration menu.
9. Double click on the wireless icon on your computer and search for the wireless network
that you enter SSID name.
10. Click on the wireless network that you enter SSID name (the default settings SSID =
LevelOne which could be found on the bottom side of the device) to connect.
11. If the wireless network is encrypted, enter your own wireless password at least 8
characters for example 12345678 in the key field / Network key field / Confirm Network
key field (the default settings Security Mode = WPA/WPA2 Mixed, Pre-Shared Key =
XXXXXXXX which could be found on the bottom side of the device). You can later
change this network key via the wireless configuration menu.
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12. Click on "Connect" or "Apply".
13. Now you are ready to use the Wireless Network to Internet or intranet.
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6 What the Internet/WAN access of your own
Network now is
Now you could check what the Internet/WAN access of your network is to know how to
configure the WAN port of Wireless Gateway.
Please follow steps below to check what the Internet/WAN access if your own Network is
DHCP Client, Static IP or PPPoE Client.
1. Click Start -> Control Panel
2. Double click Network Connections
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Internet/WAN access is the DHCP client
If you cannot see any Broadband Adapter in the Network Connections, your
Internet/WAN access is DHCP Client or Static IP.
3. Click Local Area Connection in LAN or High-Speed Internet and you could see
string Assigned by DHCP in Details.
Internet/WAN access is the Static IP
If you cannot see any Broadband Adapter in the Network Connections, your
Internet/WAN access is DHCP Client or Static IP.
4. Click Local Area Connection in LAN or High-Speed Internet and you could see
string Manually Configured in Details.
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5. Right click Local Area Connection and click Properties and then you could get the IP
settings in detail and write down the IP settings as follow:
IP Address: 192.168.10.110
Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.10.100
Preferred DNS server: 192.168.10.100
Alternate DNS Server: If you have it, please also write it down.
Internet/WAN access is the PPPoE client
If you can see any Broadband Adapter in the Network Connections, your Internet/WAN
access is PPPoE Client.
6. Click Broadband Adapter in Broadband and you could see string Assigned by Service
Provider in Details.
For PPPoE configuration on Wireless Gateway, you’ll need following information that you
could get from your Telecom, or by your Internet Service Provider.
Username of PPPoE: 1234 for example
Password of PPPoE: 1234 for example
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7 Getting Started with the Web pages
The Wireless Gateway includes a series of Web pages that provide an interface to the
software installed on the device. It enables you to configure the device settings to meet the
needs of your network. You can access it through your web browser from any PC
connected to the device via the LAN ports.
Accessing the Web pages
To access the Web pages, you need the following:
A PC or laptop connected to the LAN port on the device.
A web browser installed on the PC.
The minimum browser version requirement is Internet Explorer v4 or Netscape v4. For the
best display quality, use latest version of Internet Explorer, Netscape or Mozilla Fire fox.
From any of the LAN computers, launch your web browser, type the following URL in the
web address (or location) box, and press [Enter] on your keyboard:
http://192.168.1.1
The Status homepage for the web pages is displayed:
Figure 1: Homepage
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The first time that you click on an entry from the left-hand menu, a login box is
displayed. You must enter your username and password to access the pages.
A login screen is displayed:
Figure 2: Login screen
1. Enter your user name and password. The first time you log into the program, use these
defaults:
User Name:
admin
Password:
administrator
Note
You can change the password at any time or you can configure your
device so that you do not need to enter a password. See Password.
2. Click on OK. You are now ready to configure your device.
This is the first page displayed each time you log in to the Web pages.
Note
If you receive an error message or the Welcome page is not displayed,
see Troubleshooting Suggestions.
Testing your Setup
Once you have connected your hardware and configured your PCs, any computer on your
LAN should be able to use the DSL /Cable connection to access the Internet.
To test the connection, turn on the device, wait for 30 seconds and then verify that the LEDs
are illuminated as follows:
Table 1. LED Indicators
Label
Color
Function
POWER
green
On: device is powered on
Off: device is powered off
WLAN
green
On: WLAN link established and active
Blink: Valid Wireless packet being transferred
LAN
green
On: LAN link established and active
Off: No LAN link
Blink: Valid Ethernet packet being transferred
If the LEDs illuminate as expected, test your Internet connection from a LAN computer. To
do this, open your web browser, and type the URL of any external website (such as
http://www.yahoo.com). The LED labeled WAN should blink rapidly and then appear solid as
the device connects to the site.
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If the LEDs do not illuminate as expected, you may need to configure your Internet access
settings using the information provided by your ISP. For details, see Internet Access.
If the LEDs still do not illuminate as expected or the web page is not displayed, see
Troubleshooting Suggestions or contact your ISP for assistance.
Default device settings
In addition to handling the xDSL / Cable modem connection to your ISP, the Wireless
Gateway can provide a variety of services to your network. The device is preconfigured with
default settings for use with a typical home or small office network.
The table below lists some of the most important default settings; these and other features
are described fully in the subsequent chapters. If you are familiar with network configuration,
review these settings to verify that they meet the needs of your network. Follow the
instructions to change them if necessary. If you are unfamiliar with these settings, try using the
device without modification, or contact your ISP for assistance.
WARNING
We strongly recommend that you contact your ISP prior to
changing the default configuration.
Option
Default Setting
Explanation/Instructions
WAN Port IP
Address
DHCP Client
This is the temporary public IP address of the WAN
port on the device. It is an unnumbered interface that
is replaced as soon as your ISP assigns a ‘real’ IP
address. See Network Settings -> WAN Interface.
LAN Port
IP Address
Assigned static IP address:
10.0.0.2
Subnet mask:
255.255.255.0
This is the IP address of the LAN port on the device.
The LAN port connects the device to your Ethernet
network. Typically, you will not need to change this
address. See Network Settings -> LAN Interface.
DHCP (Dynamic
Host Configuration
Protocol)
DHCP server enabled with the
following pool of addresses:
10.0.0.3
through
10.0.0.250
The Wireless Gateway maintains a pool of private IP
addresses for dynamic assignment to your LAN
computers. To use this service, you must have set up
your computers to accept IP information dynamically,
as described in Configuring Ethernet PCs.
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8 Quick Setup
The Quick Setup page displays useful information about the setup of your device,
including:
details of the device’s Internet access settings
details of the device’s VoIP settings
details of the device’s Wireless settings
To display this page:
From the head menu, click on Setup. The following page is displayed:
Figure 2: Quick Setup page
Repeater Mode
Check on Repeater ratio
Check on Auto checkbox.
Click on Site Survey button and wait for 5 seconds for site surveying.
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Check on Select ratio of SSID of the front AP and configure related parameters.
Click on Apply&Save button
3. WLAN mode modified! System is rebooting now
4. Please wait 35 seconds
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9 LAN Interface
This chapter is to configure the parameters for local area network which connects to the
LAN port of your Access Point. Here you may change the setting for IP address, subnet
mask, DHCP, etc...
Note
You should only change the addressing details if your ISP asks
you to, or if you are familiar with network configuration. In most
cases, you will not need to make any changes to this
configuration.
LAN Interface Setup
To check the configuration of LAN Interface:
1. From the Setup menu, click on Local Network. The following page is displayed:
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Field
Description
IP Address
The IP address of your router on the local area network. Your
local area network settings are based on the address assigned
here.
Subnet Mask
The subnet mask of your router on the local area network.
DHCP Mode
Once your router is properly configured and DHCP Server is
enabled, the DHCP Server will manage the IP addresses and
other network configuration information for computers and
other devices connected to your Local Area Network. There is
no need for you to do this yourself.
The computers (and other devices) connected to your LAN
also need to have their TCP/IP configuration set to "DHCP" or
"Obtain an IP address automatically".
IP Pool Range
These two IP values (from and to) define a range of IP
addresses that the DHCP Server uses when assigning
addresses to computers and devices on your Local Area
Network. Any addresses that are outside of this range are not
managed by the DHCP Server; these could, therefore, be used
for manually configured devices or devices that cannot use
DHCP to obtain network address details automatically.
Your router, by default, has a static IP address of 192.168.0.1.
This means that addresses 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.0.254 can be
made available for allocation by the DHCP Server.
Max Lease Time
The amount of time that a computer may have an IP address
before it is required to renew the lease. The lease functions
just as a lease on an apartment would. The initial lease
designates the amount of time before the lease expires. If the
tenant wishes to retain the address when the lease is expired
then a new lease is established. If the lease expires and the
address is no longer needed then another tenant may use the
address.
Domain Name
Domain name for the dhcp server scope.
DNS Servers
DNS Server address for the dhcp server scope.
IP Address
The IP address to be configured for your computer or device
on the local area network.For example, 192.168.0.2.
Mac Address
The mac address of your computer or device on the local area
network.
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Changing the LAN IP address and subnet mask
To Change the configuration of LAN Interface:
1. From the Setup menu, click on Local Network. The following page is displayed:
2. Change the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
3. Click Apply Changes.
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4. Click OK.
5. Type IP Address and Change default LAN port IP address.
6. Click in the IP Address and Subnet Mask box and type a new IP Address and Subnet Mask.
7. Change the default DHCP Client Range.
8. Click Apply Changes.
You may also need to renew your DHCP lease:
Windows 95/98
a. Select Run... from the Start menu.
b. Enter winipcfg and click OK.
c. Select your ethernet adaptor from the pull-down menu
d. Click Release All and then Renew All.
e. Exit the winipcfg dialog.
Windows NT/Windows 2000/Windows XP
a. Bring up a command window.
b. Type ipconfig /release in the command window.
c. Type ipconfig /renew.
d. Type exit to close the command window.
Linux
a. Bring up a shell.
b. Type pump -r to release the lease.
c. Type pump to renew the lease.
Note
If you change the LAN IP address of the device while connected
through your Web browser, you will be disconnected. You must
open a new connection by entering your new LAN IP address as
the URL.
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DHCP Static IP Configuration
If you need to assign static ip for your computer or device on the local area network, configure
static ip with the mac address.:
1. From the Setup menu, click on Local Network. The following page is displayed:
2. Enter the IP Address.
3. Enter the Mac Address.
4. Click Add.
5. The DHCP Static IP Configuration that you created has been added in the DHCP Static IP
Table.
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10 Wireless Network
This chapter assumes that you have already set up your Wireless PCs and installed a
compatible Wireless card on your device. See Configuring Wireless PCs.
Wireless Basics
The Wireless Network page allows you to configure the Wireless features of your device. To
access the Wireless Basics page:
From the Wireless menu, click on Wireless Basics. The following page is displayed:
Figure 3: Wireless Network page
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Field
Description
Enable SSID
Broadcast
Broadcast or Hide SSID to your Network.
Default: Enabled
Enable Wireless
Isolation
Isolate your Network.
Default: Disabled
SSID
Specify the network name.
Each Wireless LAN network uses a unique Network Name to identify
the network. This name is called the Service Set Identifier (SSID). When
you set up your wireless adapter, you specify the SSID. If you want to
connect to an existing network, you must use the name for that
network. If you are setting up your own network you can make up your
own name and use it on each computer. The name can be up to 20
characters long and contain letters and numbers.
Mode
Specify the WLAN Mode to 802.11b mode, 802.11g mode, 802.11b/ g
mode, 802.11n mode, 802.11n/g mode or 802.11b/g/n mode
Channel
Choose a Channel from the pull-down menu.
Band Width
Choose a Band Width from the pull-down menu.
Max
Transmission
Rate
Select the Max Transmission Rate from the drop-down list
Security Options
Configure the Encryption to None, WEP, WPA-PSK[TKIP] , WPA2-
PSK[AES] or WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK AES
Security
Encryption(WEP)
Authentication Type: Automatic or Shared Keys
Encryption Strength: 64 bits or 128 bits
Security
Encryption(WEP)
Key
Select and configure Key 1, Key 2, Key 3 or Key 4
Security
Options(WPA-
PSK)
Enter the Pre-Shared Key
Security
Options(WPA2-
PSK)
Enter the Pre-Shared Key
Security
Options(WPA-
PSK+WPA2-
PSK)
Enter the Pre-Shared Key
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Wireless Advanced Settings
This page helps you to setup advanced wireless features, include Fragment Threshold etc.
From the Wireless menu, click on Wireless Advanced. The following page is displayed:
Field
Description
Fragment
Threshold
When transmitting a packet over a network medium, sometimes the
packet is broken into several segments, if the size of packet exceeds
that allowed by the network medium.
The Fragmentation Threshold defines the number of bytes used for
the fragmentation boundary for directed messages.
RTS Threshold
RTS stands for “Request to Send”. This parameter controls what size
data packet the low level RF protocol issues to an RTS packet. The
default is 2347.
Preamble Type
This is the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) block for
communication between the router and wireless clients. High network
traffic areas should select Short preamble type.
Radio Power
(Percent)
TX Power measurement.
HT20/40
Coexistence
Disable or Enable 20/40MHz Coexist
Enable WPS
Disable or Enable WPS
Disable PIN
Disable or Enable PIN
Keep current
configuration
Disable or Enable current configuration
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Wireless Access Control Mode
For security reason, using MAC ACL's (MAC Address Access List) creates another level of
difficulty to hacking a network. A MAC ACL is created and distributed to AP so that only
authorized NIC's can connect to the network. While MAC address spoofing is a proven means to
hacking a network this can be used in conjunction with additional security measures to increase
the level of complexity of the network security decreasing the chance of a breach.
MAC addresses can be add/delete/edit from the ACL list depending on the MAC Access Policy.
If you choose 'Allowed Listed', only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the
access control list will be able to connect to your Access Point. When 'Deny Listed' is selected,
these wireless clients on the list will not be able to connect the Access Point. To access the
Wireless Network Access Control page:
From the Wireless menu, click on Wireless Advanced and then click on ACL Setup button. The
following page is displayed:
Allow Listed
If you Enable Wireless Access Control Mode, only those clients whose wireless MAC
addresses are in the access control list will be able to connect to your Access Point.
1. Enable Wireless Access Control Mode.
2. Click Apply button.
3. Click OK button.
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4. Enter the MAC Address.
5. Click Add button.
6. The MAC Address that you created has been added in the Access Control List.
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11 Reboot/Reset
Restarts the device with current setting or default setting.
Reboot/Reset
1. From the Maintenance -> Reboot menu. The following page is displayed:
Fields on the
first setting
block
Description
Reboot
Restarts the router for the settings to take effect.
Reset
Restarts the router with factory default setting.
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12 Firmware Upgrade
About firmware versions
Firmware is a software program. It is stored as read-only memory on your device.
Your device can check whether there are later firmware versions available. If there is a later
version, you can download it via the Internet and install it on your device.
Note
If there is a firmware update available you are strongly advised to
install it on your device to ensure that you take full advantage of
any new feature developments.
Manually updating firmware
You can manually download the latest firmware version from provider’s website to your PC’s file
directory.
Once you have downloaded the latest firmware version to your PC, you can manually select and
install it as follows:
1. From the Maintenance -> Firmware Upgrade menu. The following page is displayed:
2. Click on the Browse… button.
3. Once you have selected the file to be installed, click Open. The file’s directory path is
displayed in the New Firmware Image: text box.
4. Click Automatically reset default after firmware upgraded.
5. Click Upload.
Figure 4: Manual Update Installation section
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(Note that if you are using certain browsers (such as Opera 7) the Browse button is labeled
Choose.)
Use the Choose file box to navigate to the relevant directory where the firmware version is saved.
6. Click OK.
7. The device checks that the selected file contains an updated version of firmware. A status
screen pops up, please wait for a while…….
8. The device checks that the selected file contains an updated version of firmware. A status
screen pops up, please wait for a while…….
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13 Backup/Restore Settings
This page allows you save current settings to a file or reload the settings from the file
which was saved previously.
Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factory default.
If you do make changes to the default configuration but then wish to revert back to the
original factory configuration, you can do so by resetting the device to factory defaults.
Save Settings to File
It allows you save current settings to a file.
1. From the Maintenance -> Backup/Restore menu. The following page is displayed:
Figure 5: Reset to Defaults page
Option
Description
Save Settings
to File
Save the Settings to a File
Load Settings
from File
Load Settings from a File
2. Click on Save….
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3. If you are happy with this, click Save and then browse to where the file to be saved. Or click
Cancel to cancel it.
Load Settings from File
It allows you to reload the settings from the file which was saved previously.
4. From the Maintenance -> Backup/Restore menu. The following page is displayed:
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5. Click on Browse….to browse to where the config.img is.
6. If you are happy with this, click Upload to start to load settings from file.
7. If you are happy with this, click Upload to start to load settings from file.
8. please wait for a while…….
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14 Password
You can restrict access to your device’s web pages using password protection. With
password protection enabled, users must enter a username and password before gaining
access to the web pages.
By default, password protection is enabled on your device, and the username and
password set are as follows:
Username: admin
Password: administrator
Setting your username and password
Note
Non-authorized users may try to access your system by guessing
your username and password. We recommend that you change
the default username and password to your own unique settings.
To change the default password:
1. From the Maintenance -> Password menu. The following page is displayed:
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2. This page displays the current username and password settings. Change your own unique
password in the relevant boxes. They can be any combination of letters or numbers with a
maximum of 30 characters. The default setting uses admin for the username and
administrator for password.
3. If you are happy with these settings, click Modify. You will see following page that the new
user has been displayed on the Currently Defined Users. You need to login to the web pages
using your new username and new password.
4. Click on the ratio of admin from User Account Table.
5. Enter the Old Password.
6. Enter the New Password.
7. Enter the Confirm Password.
8. Click on Modify.
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15 Time and Date
Certain systems may not have a date or time mechanism or may be using inaccurate
time/day information. the Simple Network Time Protocol feature provides a way to
synchronize the device’s own time of day setting with a remote time server as described in
RFC 2030 (SNTP) and RFC 1305 (NTP).
Time and Date Configuration settings
1. From the Maintenance -> Time and Date menu. The following page is displayed:
2. Check the option State.
3. Configure the Server.
4. From the Time Zone drop-down list, select Your Own Time Zone.
5. Click Apply Changes.
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16 Status
This page displays the current information for the device. It will display the LAN, WAN,
and system firmware information. This page will display different information, according to
WAN setting (Static IP, DHCP, or PPPoE).
1. From the Status -> Device Info menu. The following page is displayed:
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17 Active Client Table
This page shows the computers, identified by the name and MAC address that have
acquired IP addresses by the DHCP server with the time that the lease for the IP address is
up
1. From the Status -> Active Client Table menu. The following page is displayed:
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18 Statistics
This page shows the packet statistics for transmission and reception regarding to network
interface.
1. From the Status -> Statistics menu. The following page is displayed:
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A Configuring your Computers
This appendix provides instructions for configuring the Internet settings on your
computers to work with the Wireless Gateway.
Configuring Ethernet PCs
Before you begin
By default, the Wireless Gateway automatically assigns the required Internet settings to your PCs.
You need to configure the PCs to accept this information when it is assigned.
Note
In some cases, you may want to assign Internet information
manually to some or all of your computers rather than allow the
Wireless Gateway to do so. See Assigning static Internet
information to your PCs for instructions.
If you have connected your LAN PCs via Ethernet to the Wireless Gateway, follow the
instructions that correspond to the operating system installed on your PC:
Windows® XP PCs
Windows 2000 PCs
Windows Me PCs
Windows 95, 98 PCs
Windows NT 4.0 workstations
Windows® XP PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network Connections icon.
3. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your
network interface card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labeled Local Area
Connection).
The Local Area Connection dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed network
items.
4. Ensure that the check box to the left of the item labeled Internet Protocol TCP/IP is checked
and click Properties.
5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain
an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
6. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
Windows 2000 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon,
and then select Properties.
The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box is displayed with a list of currently installed
network components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has
already been enabled. Skip to step 10.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Install…
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5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add…
6. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 2000 installation CD or other media.
Follow the instructions to install the files.
7. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Wireless Gateway:
8. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
9. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Local Area Connection icon,
and then select Properties.
10. In the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and
then click Properties.
11. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain
an IP address automatically. Also click the radio button labeled Obtain DNS server address
automatically.
12. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
Windows Me PCs
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
3. In the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select
Properties.
The Network Properties dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network
components. If the list includes Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), then the protocol has already
been enabled. Skip to step 11.
4. If Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) does not display as an installed component, click Add…
5. In the Select Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol, and then click Add…
6. Select Microsoft in the Manufacturers box.
7. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the Network Protocols list, and then click OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows Me installation CD or other media.
Follow the instructions to install the files.
8. If prompted, click OK to restart your computer with the new settings.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Wireless Gateway:
9. In the Control Panel, double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
10. In Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click the Network icon, and then select
Properties.
11. In the Network Properties dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
12. In the TCP/IP Settings dialog box, click the radio button labeled Server assigned IP address.
Also click the radio button labeled Server assigned name server address.
13. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
Windows 95, 98 PCs
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
2. Double-click the Network icon.
The Network dialog box displays with a list of currently installed network components. If the
list includes TCP/IP, and then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9.
3. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add…
The Select Network Component Type dialog box displays.
4. Select Protocol, and then click Add…
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The Select Network Protocol dialog box displays.
5. Click on Microsoft in the Manufacturers list box, and then click TCP/IP in the Network
Protocols list box.
6. Click OK to return to the Network dialog box, and then click OK again.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows 95/98 installation CD. Follow the
instructions to install the files.
7. Click OK to restart the PC and complete the TCP/IP installation.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Wireless Gateway:
8. Open the Control Panel window, and then click the Network icon.
9. Select the network component labeled TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
If you have multiple TCP/IP listings, select the listing associated with your network card or
adapter.
10. In the TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the IP Address tab.
11. Click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address automatically.
12. Click the DNS Configuration tab, and then click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP address
automatically.
13. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes.
You will be prompted to restart Windows.
14. Click Yes.
Windows NT 4.0 workstations
First, check for the IP protocol and, if necessary, install it:
1. In the Windows NT task bar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2. In the Control Panel window, double click the Network icon.
3. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.
The Protocols tab displays a list of currently installed network protocols. If the list includes
TCP/IP, then the protocol has already been enabled. Skip to step 9.
4. If TCP/IP does not display as an installed component, click Add…
5. In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select TCP/IP, and then click OK.
You may be prompted to install files from your Windows NT installation CD or other media.
Follow the instructions to install the files.
After all files are installed, a window displays to inform you that a TCP/IP service called
DHCP can be set up to dynamically assign IP information.
6. Click Yes to continue, and then click OK if prompted to restart your computer.
Next, configure the PCs to accept IP information assigned by the Wireless Gateway:
7. Open the Control Panel window, and then double-click the Network icon.
8. In the Network dialog box, click the Protocols tab.
9. In the Protocols tab, select TCP/IP, and then click Properties.
10. In the Microsoft TCP/IP Properties dialog box, click the radio button labeled Obtain an IP
address from a DHCP server.
11. Click OK twice to confirm and save your changes, and then close the Control Panel.
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Assigning static Internet information to your PCs
If you are a typical user, you will not need to assign static Internet information to your LAN PCs
because your ISP automatically assigns this information for you.
In some cases however, you may want to assign Internet information to some or all of your
PCs directly (often called “statically”), rather than allowing the Wireless Gateway to assign it.
This option may be desirable (but not required) if:
You have obtained one or more public IP addresses that you want to always associate
with specific computers (for example, if you are using a computer as a public web server).
You maintain different subnets on your LAN (subnets are described in Appendix B).
Before you begin, you must have the following information available:
The IP address and subnet mask of each PC
The IP address of the default gateway for your LAN. In most cases, this is the address
assigned to the LAN port on the Wireless Gateway. By default, the LAN port is assigned the IP
address 10.0.0.2. (You can change this number or another number can be assigned by your ISP.
See Addressing for more information.)
The IP address of your ISP’s Domain Name System (DNS) server.
On each PC to which you want to assign static information, follow the instructions relating only
to checking for and/or installing the IP protocol. Once it is installed, continue to follow the
instructions for displaying each of the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties. Instead of enabling
dynamic assignment of the IP addresses for the computer, DNS server and default gateway,
click the radio buttons that enable you to enter the information manually.
Note
Your PCs must have IP addresses that place them in the same
subnet as the Wireless Gateway’s LAN port. If you manually assign
IP information to all your LAN PCs, you can follow the instructions in
Addressing to change the LAN port IP address accordingly.
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B Troubleshooting
This appendix suggests solutions for problems you may encounter in installing or using
the Wireless Gateway, and provides instructions for using several IP utilities to diagnose
problems.
Contact Customer Support if these suggestions do not resolve the problem.
Troubleshooting Suggestions
Problem
Troubleshooting Suggestion
LEDs
Power LED does not
illuminate after
product is turned on.
Verify that you are using the power cable
provided with the device and that it is
securely connected to the Wireless
Gateway and a wall socket/power strip.
LINK LAN LED does
not illuminate after
Ethernet cable is
attached.
Verify that the Ethernet cable is securely
connected to your LAN hub or PC and to
the Wireless Gateway. Make sure the PC
and/or hub is turned on.
Verify that your cable is sufficient for your
network requirements. A 100 Mbit/sec
network (10BaseTx) should use cables
labeled CAT 5. A 10Mbit/sec network may
tolerate lower quality cables.
Internet Access
My PC cannot access
the Internet
Use the ping utility (discussed in the
following section) to check whether your PC
can communicate with the device’s LAN IP
address (by default 10.0.0.2). If it cannot,
check the Ethernet cabling.
If you statically assigned a private IP
address to the computer, (not a registered
public address), verify the following:
Check that the gateway IP address
on the computer is your public IP
address (see Current Status for
instructions on viewing the IP
information.) If it is not, correct the
address or configure the PC to
receive IP information
automatically.
Verify with your ISP that the DNS
server specified for the PC is valid.
Correct the address or configure
the PC to receive this information
automatically.
My LAN PCs cannot
display web pages
on the Internet.
Verify that the DNS server IP address
specified on the PCs is correct for your ISP,
as discussed in the item above. If you
specified that the DNS server be assigned
dynamically from a server, then verify with
your ISP that the address configured on the
Wireless Gateway is correct, then You can
use the ping utility, to test connectivity with
your ISP’s DNS server.
Web pages
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Problem
Troubleshooting Suggestion
I forgot/lost my user
ID or password.
If you have not changed the password from
the default, try using “admin” the user ID
and “administrator“ as password. Otherwise,
you can reset the device to the default
configuration by pressing the Reset Default
button on the Rare panel of the device (see
Rare Panel). Then, type the default User ID
and password shown above. WARNING:
Resetting the device removes any custom
settings and returns all settings to their
default values.
I cannot access the
web pages from my
browser.
Use the ping utility, discussed in the
following section, to check whether your PC
can communicate with the device’s LAN IP
address (by default 10.0.0.2). If it cannot,
check the Ethernet cabling.
Verify that you are using Internet Explorer or
Netscape Navigator v4.0 or later.
Verify that the PC’s IP address is defined as
being on the same subnet as the IP address
assigned to the LAN port on the Wireless
Gateway.
My changes to the
web pages are not
being retained.
Be sure to use the Confirm Changes/Apply
function after any changes.
iagnosing Problem using IP Utilities
ping
Ping is a command you can use to check whether your PC can recognize other
computers on your network and the Internet. A ping command sends a message to
the computer you specify. If the computer receives the message, it sends messages
in reply. To use it, you must know the IP address of the computer with which you
are trying to communicate.
On Windows-based computers, you can execute a ping command from the Start
menu. Click the Start button, and then click Run. In the Open text box, type a
statement such as the following:
ping 192.168.1.1
Click OK. You can substitute any private IP address on your LAN or a public IP
address for an Internet site, if known.
If the target computer receives the message, a Command Prompt window is
displayed:
Figure 6: Using the ping Utility
If the target computer cannot be located, you will receive the message Request timed out.
Using the ping command, you can test whether the path to the Wireless Gateway is working
(using the preconfigured default LAN IP address 192.168.1.1) or another address you
assigned.
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You can also test whether access to the Internet is working by typing an external address,
such as that for www.yahoo.com (216.115.108.243). If you do not know the IP address of a
particular Internet location, you can use the nslookup command, as explained in the following
section.
From most other IP-enabled operating systems, you can execute the same command at a
command prompt or through a system administration utility.
nslookup
You can use the nslookup command to determine the IP address associated with
an Internet site name. You specify the common name, and the nslookup command
looks up the name in on your DNS server (usually located with your ISP). If that
name is not an entry in your ISP’s DNS table, the request is then referred to
another higher-level server, and so on, until the entry is found. The server then
returns the associated IP address.
On Windows-based computers, you can execute the nslookup command from the
Start menu. Click the Start button, and then click Run. In the Open text box, type
the following:
Nslookup
Click OK. A Command Prompt window displays with a bracket prompt (>). At
the prompt, type the name of the Internet address that you are interested in, such as
www.microsoft.com.
The window will display the associate IP address, if known, as shown below:
Figure 7: Using the nslookup Utility
There may be several addresses associated with an Internet name. This is common for web
sites that receive heavy traffic; they use multiple, redundant servers to carry the same
information.
To exit from the nslookup utility, type exit and press [Enter] at the command prompt.
