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Preface v Intended Audience v Contents of this Manual v Conventions and Typefaces Used in This Manual v Copyright v Software v Regulatory Approvals vi CE Standards vi CE Marking Warning vi Compliance Statement vi Disclaimers vi Trademarks vi Additional Information vi Features 1-1 General 1-1 Wireless 1-1 Router Mode Features 1-1 Package Contents 1-2 Physical Features 1-2 Modes 1-3 Access Point (AP) Mode 1-4 AP/Router Mode 1-4 Config Mode 1-5 Client Mode 1-5 Requirements 2-1 How to Perform the Initial Configuration 2-1 Using The System Setup Screen 2-3 Using The Config File Screen 2-4 Upgrading the Firmware 2-5 Connecting the Router to a Wired or Wireless Network 3-1 Using the Wireless Security Screen 3-2 The Wireless Security (WEP) Screen 3-3 The Wireless Security (WPA-PSK) Screen 3-4 Using the Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 3-5 Connecting in AP/Router Mode 4-1 Using the AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2 The Wireless Security Screen 4-4 Security System: WEP 4-4 Security System: WPA-PSK 4-5 The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen 4-6 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen 4-7 Connection Type: Travel Mode (Hotel) 4-7 Connection Types: PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP, and No Login 4-8 The Ethernet (WAN) Port Status 11 Fixed/Dynamic IP Address 4-11 Connection Status - PPPoE (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet) Screen 4-12 Connection Status - PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol) Screen 4-14 Connection Status - L2TP Screen 4-15 The Advanced Internet Screen 5-1 Communication Applications 5-1 Port Forwarding 5-2 IP Address Seen by Internet Users 5-3 The Port Forwarding Screen 5-4 Using Self-defined Servers 5-5 Using Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) 5-6 The Network Diagnostics Screen 5-8 The Options Screen 5-9 The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-10 The Security Screen 5-12 Connecting the Computer to the Router 6-1 The Client Mode Setup Screen 6-2 The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-3 When Changing Modes 7-1 Using AP Mode 7-1 Using AP/Router Mode 7-2 Using Client Mode 7-3 General Problems A-1 Wireless Access — AP or AP/Router Mode A-1 Router Mode A-2 Modes for Wireless LANs B-1 Ad hoc Mode B-1 Infrastructure Mode B-1 Basic Service Set (BSS) and Extended Service Set (ESS) B-1 BSS B-1 ESS B-1 Channels B-2 Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) B-2 Multi-Function APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router Specifications C-1 Wireless Interface Specifications C-1 Regulatory Approvals C-1 CE Standards C-1 CE Marking Warning C-1 Warranty C-2 Technical Support C-2 Figure 1. The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router 1-2 Figure 2. Access Point Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 3. AP/Router Mode Configuration 1-4 Figure 4. Client Mode Configuration 1-5 Figure 5. The Mode Configuration Screen 2-2 Figure 6. The System Setup Screen 2-3 Figure 7. The Config File Screen 2-4 Figure 8. The Upgrade Firmware Screen 2-5 Figure 9. The AP Mode Setup Screen 3-1 Figure 10. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) 3-3 Figure 11. The Wireless Security Screen (WPA-PSK) 3-4 Figure 12. The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen (AP Mode) 3-5 Figure 13. The AP/Router Setup Screen 4-2 Figure 14. The Wireless Security Screen (AP Mode - WEP) 4-4 Figure 15. The Wireless Security Screen (WPA-PSK) 4-5 Figure 16. The Trusted Wireless Stations Screen (AP/Router Mode) 4-6 Figure 17. The Ethernet (WAN) Port Configuration Screen (Travel Mode) 4-7 Figure 18. Ethernet Port Configuration (All Settings) 4-9 Figure 19. Connection Details (Fixed/Dynamic IP Address) 4-11 Figure 20. The PPPoE Status Screen 4-12 Figure 21. The PPTP Status Screen 4-14 Figure 22. The L2TP Status Screen 4-15 Figure 23. The Advanced Internet Screen 5-1 Figure 24. Port Forwarding 5-3 Figure 25. The Port Forwarding Screen 5-4 Figure 26. The DDNS Screen 5-6 Figure 27. The Network Diagnostics Screen 5-8 Figure 28. The Options Screen 5-9 Figure 29. The Advanced PC Database Screen 5-10 Figure 31. The Security Screen 5-12 Figure 32. The Client Mode Setup Screen 6-2 Figure 33. The Wireless Client Profile Screen 6-3 Figure 34. The AP/Router Setup Screen (annotated) 7-3 Preface The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User’s Manual provides information on configuring, setting up, and using the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. It also provides information on troubleshooting common problems, background information about using wireless LANs, and specifications for the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router. Intended Audience This manual is designed for users who want to: •Use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router •Configure and use the APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router software Contents of this Manual The APC 3-in-1 Wireless Mobile Router User Manual contains seven chapters a...