Introduction ............................................................................................................... 2 2. Safety Notification .................................................................................................... 3 3. Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 4 4 Web Management Settings ....................................................................................... 5 4.1. Setup……………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 4.2. Security…………………………………………………………………………………………………..9 4.3. System……………………………………………………………………………………………………11 4.4. DHCP……………………………………………………………………………………………………..14 4.5. SNMP…………………………………………………………………………………………………….16 4.6. Status…………………………………………………………………………………………………….17 4.7. Advanced Wireless…………………………………………………………………………………...18 4.8. Filters……………………………………………………………………………………………………..21 4.9. Port Forwarding……………………………………………………………………………………….23 4.10. Routing…………………………………………………………………………………………………25 4.11. DDNS…………………………………………………………………………………………………..27 5. Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................... 28 Alloy Wireless 802.11g User’s Guide 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the WLF2454AP-S Wireless 802.11g AP Router. This user guide will assist you with the installation procedure. The package you have received should contain the following items: • AP Router Wireless 802.11g AP Router • Power Supply / Cord .. Ethernet Cable .. Installation CD Note: if anything is missing, please contact your dealer. Alloy Wireless 802.11g User’s Guide 2. Safety Notification Your Wireless AP Router should be placed in a safe and secure location. To ensure proper operation, please keep the unit away from water and other damaging elements. Please read the user manual thoroughly before you install the device. The device should only be repaired by authorized and qualified personnel. • Please do not try to open or repair the device yourself. • Do not place the device in a damp or humid location, i.e. a bathroom. • The device should be placed in a sheltered and non-slip location within a temperature range of +5. to +40. Celsius. • Please do not expose the device to direct sunlight or other heat sources. The housing and electronic components may be damaged by direct sunlight or heat sources. Alloy Wireless 802.11g User’s Guide 3. Hardware Installation Front Panel The front panel provides the following status LED’s. LED STATUS Description PWR/STAT Off No power Red On 1. Power on Red Blink 1. System startup LAN Off no Ethernet link detected Green On 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet link detected. No activity. Green Blink Indicates traffic on the 10/100 Mbps LAN interface WAN Orange Blink Indicates traffic on the 10 Mbps WAN interface G Yellow Blink Indicates the device is linking to another wireless device, or active data is being transmitted via the wireless link. Rear Panel The rear panel features 4 LAN ports, 1 WAN port and a Reset button. Refer to the following table for the meaning of each feature. Power (DC 5v) Used to connect to the power outlet. Only use the power adapter provided with the device. Use of an unauthorized power adapter may cause damage to your device and violate your warranty agreement. Reset Press the Reset Button for approximately ten seconds, to reset all settings to factory default values. LAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port is used to connect your PC, hub, switch or Ethernet network. WAN The RJ-45 Ethernet port labeled WAN is used to connect your AP Router to your xDSL or Cable modem. AP Router Default Settings The default settings are shown in the following table. User Password Admin AP Router IP Address 192.168.1.1 AP Router Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 RF ESSID wlan-g 11g RF Channel 6 Mode Mixed (11b and 11g) Encryption Disabled DHCP client Enabled Alloy Wireless 802.11g User’s Guide 4 Web Management Settings TURN ON POWER SUPPLY A ‘Quick’ power cycle can cause the AP’s firmware to become corrupt. When powered on, be careful not to power the unit off again for at least 5 seconds, while data is being written to the flash. START UP & LOGIN In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must use your web browser and manually enter into the Address box and press Enter. The Main Page will appear. In order to configure the Wireless 11g AP Router, you must enter the password into the Password box and leave the User Name blank. The default password is “admin”. Once you have logged-in as administrator, it is a good idea to change the administrator password to ensure the Wireless 11g AP Router is secure. The Security Settings section described later in this manual describes how to change the password. Once you have entered the correct password and logged in, the screen will change to the Setup page screen. Alloy Wireless 802.11g User’s Guide www.alloy....