ViewSonic WPCC100 User's Guide

User Guide802.11g Wireless RouterWR100

ViewSonic Wireless Router 6Back of routerWAN portTo modem (DSL or cable)LAN ports: 1,2,3,4.10/100 Mbps. Connect up to four PCs. LEDson the front of th

ViewSonic Wireless Router 7This chapter shows how to set up the ViewSonic wireless router to work with multiple devices in three steps: (1) Connect th

ViewSonic Wireless Router 8Step 1 Connect the wireless router.1 Make sure you have all the setup information from your Internet Service Provider (ISP

ViewSonic Wireless Router 94 Connect the AC Power Adapter from the Power Jack on the back of the router to an AC Wall Outlet as shown or to a power st

ViewSonic Wireless Router 10Step 2 Configure your PCMake sure that your computer is set to DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to obtain an IP

ViewSonic Wireless Router 113 Check the box next to Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) if it isn’t already checked by default. Highlight Internet Protocol (TC

ViewSonic Wireless Router 124 Select Obtain an IP address automatically. Click OK > OK > Close to complete the PC configuration.5 Restart your P

ViewSonic Wireless Router 13For Windows® 98 or Me1 Click the Windows® Start button > Select Settings > Click Control Panel > double-click on

ViewSonic Wireless Router 143 From the TCP/IP Properties screen, select the IP Address tab (1). Select Obtain an IP address automatically (2). Select

ViewSonic Wireless Router 154 Verify that the Installed gateways field is blank. Click OK > OK.5 Windows may ask you for the original Windows insta

ViewSonic Wireless Router iCopyright © ViewSonic Corporation, 2004. All rights are reserved.ViewSonic and the three birds logo are registered trademar

ViewSonic Wireless Router 16Step 3 Configure the wireless routerYou only need to configure the router once on any computer that is already set up usi

ViewSonic Wireless Router 172 The Logon screen:User name: leave blank. Password: enter the default password admin in all lowercase letters. (Later on

ViewSonic Wireless Router 183 The Primary Setup screen:Host Name: if requested by your ISP (usually cable ISPs). Otherwise, leave this field blank. Do

ViewSonic Wireless Router 19Wireless: Mode: click the down arrow for the drop-down menu with a list of wireless networking modes. Select one of the fo

ViewSonic Wireless Router 204 Configure the Security ModeSecurity Mode: WEPSecurity Mode: to customize the Security settings, click the down arrow for

ViewSonic Wireless Router 21Restart your computer(s) to get the router’s new settings if prompted.Test the setup by opening your web browser from any

ViewSonic Wireless Router 22Security Mode: WPA Pre-shared KeyImportant Notice: In order to use the WPA correctly, make sure that your current wireless

ViewSonic Wireless Router 23Security Mode: WPA Radius1 Security Mode: WPA RADIUS: uses an external RADIUS server to perform user authentication. To us

ViewSonic Wireless Media Adapter 24Security (Firewall)Wireless router Password: Change the password for the Wireless router by typing the password in

ViewSonic Wireless Router 25tunnels to pass through the Wireless router, L2TP Pass-Through is enabled by default. To disable L2TP Pass-Through, unchec

ViewSonic Wireless Router iiTable of ContentsProduct Registration...

ViewSonic Wireless Router 26the ports at the same time to one PC. The Port Forwarding feature is more secure because it only opens the ports you want

ViewSonic Wireless Router 27SystemRestore Factory Default: Click the Yes button to reset all configuration settings to factory default values.IMPORTAN

ViewSonic Wireless Router 28To upgrade the Wireless router’s firmware: 1 Download the firmware upgrade file from the internet.2 Extract the firmware u

ViewSonic Wireless Router 29MAC CloningThe Wireless router’s MAC address is a 12-digit code assigned to a unique piece of hardware for identification.

ViewSonic Wireless Router 30For Windows 2000 and XP:1 Click the Start button and select Run.2 Type cmd in the field provided, and press the OK key.3 A

ViewSonic Wireless Router 31of your own, if you haven’t already. A unique password increases security.To remotely manage the wireless router, enter ht

ViewSonic Wireless Router 32To see a temporary log of the wireless router’s most recent incoming traffic, click the Incoming Access Log button. To see

ViewSonic Wireless Router 33Starting IP Address: Enter a numerical value for the DHCP server to start with when issuing IP addresses. Because the wire

ViewSonic Wireless Router 34Currently Assigned: Click the DHCP Clients Table button to see a list of PCs assigned IP addresses by the wireless router.

ViewSonic Wireless Router 35Advanced WirelessWireless MAC Filters: This function allows the administrator to have access control by entering the MAC a

ViewSonic Wireless Router iiiTable of Contents, continuedMAC Cloning ...

ViewSonic Wireless Router 36The list could store up to 40 different MAC addresses. When entering an address, use the format shown under the title of t

ViewSonic Wireless Router 37Authentication Type: Auto: Auto is the default authentication algorithm. It will change its authentication type automatica

ViewSonic Wireless Router 38the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. Access Point Clients hear the beacons and awaken to receive the broadcast and mu

ViewSonic Wireless Router 39join network point. The Wireless Bridge Mode will be able to join different wireless router wirelessly by input the destin

ViewSonic Wireless Router 40Add service to list

ViewSonic Wireless Router 41INTERNET ACCESS POLICYThis feature allows you to customize up to ten (10) different Internet Access Policies for particula

ViewSonic Wireless Router 424 Select Deny or Allow, depending on how you want to control access for specific PCs.5 Click the Edit List button next to

ViewSonic Wireless Router 43you want to change the range of ports, enter the new numbers in the Blocking Services fields, or edit the service’s settin

ViewSonic Wireless Router 44Blocking by Keyword field. You can enter up to six keywords. (This feature is not available if you chose Inbound Traffic f

ViewSonic Wireless Router 45Virtual ServerThe Virtual Server screen sets up public services on your network, such as web servers, ftp servers, e-mail

ViewSonic Wireless Router 1Freedom of a wireless network• Create a wireless network for your home or officeCreate a local area network (LAN) with the

ViewSonic Wireless Router 465 IP Address. Enter the IP Address of the PC running the application. Enable. Click the Enable checkbox to enable port for

ViewSonic Wireless Router 47Routing TableOn the Routing Table screen, you can set the routing mode and settings of the wireless router. Gateway mode i

ViewSonic Wireless Router 485 Gateway: the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the wireless router and the network or hos

ViewSonic Wireless Router 49Gateway: the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the wireless router and the network or host.

ViewSonic Wireless Router 50AppendixThe Appendix has the following sections:• Specification• Troubleshooting• Customer Support• Compliance Information

ViewSonic Wireless Router 51Specifications*This mode requires the same technology from the client devices such as the ViewSonic WPCC100 PC Card Adapte

ViewSonic Wireless Router 52Troubleshooting1 If you are using a cable or DSL modem and are experiencing problems connecting to the Internet, do the fo

ViewSonic Wireless Router 532 My Wireless Access Point Router will not turn on. No LED’s light up. • The power is not connected. • Connect the power a

ViewSonic Wireless Router 544 I can’t connect to other computers on my LAN. • The IP Addresses of the computers are not set correctly. Make sure that

ViewSonic Wireless Router 556 I forgot my password. What do I do?•Press and hold the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 seconds. The router

ViewSonic Wireless Router 2• Supports 125 High Speed Mode™ *Transfer data up to 10 times the speed of standard 802.11b wireless networks. Share your f

ViewSonic Wireless Router 56Compliance InformationFCC Interference StatementFCC (Federal Communication Commission) Interference StatementClass B Regul

ViewSonic Wireless Router 57• Relocating the equipment with respect to the receiver.• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technicia

ViewSonic Wireless Router 58Cet appareil numérique respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B pr

ViewSonic Wireless Router 59Cleaning & Maintenance• To clean the unit, make sure the unit is turned off.• Clean the unit in a well-vented room. Al

ViewSonic Wireless Router 60Customer SupportBefore contacting ViewSonic Customer Support, check the Troubleshooting section for possible solutions to

ViewSonic Wireless Router 61Limited WarrantyWireless Router ProductsWhat the warranty covers:ViewSonic® warrants its Wireless Router products to be fr

ViewSonic Wireless Router 62How to get service:1. For information about receiving service under warranty, contact ViewSonic Customer Support. You will

ViewSonic Wireless Router 3Package ContentsCheck to make sure all of the items shown below are included in the package.For information on optional acc

ViewSonic Wireless Router 4Safety NoticeTo ensure safe operation, following these simply rules: • Place device in a safe, secure location.• Read the u

ViewSonic Wireless Router 5This chapter describes the parts of the router on the Front and Back panels.Front of routerPOWER LEDON – BlueWAN LEDCable o