Ativa AWGR54 Manual de usuario
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Wireless G
Router
AWGR54
User Manual
Wireless G
Router
User Manual
Table of Contents
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Benefits of a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Advantages of a Wireless Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Product Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3. Knowing your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Easy Install Wizard Software System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
4. Connecting and Configuring your Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Alternate Setup Method. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
6. Using the Web-Based Advanced User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Changing LAN Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Viewing the DHCP Client List Page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Configuring the Wireless Network Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Securing your Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
WEP Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
WPA Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting WPA/WPA2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the Access Point Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Configuring the Firewall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Setting MAC Address Filtering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Restarting the Router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
7. Manually Configuring Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
8. Recommended Web Browser Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
9. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
10. Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Ativa Wireless G Router (the Router). The following
two short sections discuss the benefits of home networking and outline best
practices for maximizing your wireless home network range and performance.
Please be sure to read through this User Manual completely, and pay special
attention to the section entitled “Placement of your Router for Optimal
Performance” on page 2.
Benefits of a Home Network
• Share one high-speed Internet connection with all the computers
in your home
• Share resources, such as files and hard drives among all the connected
computers in your home
• Share a single printer with the entire family
• Share documents, music, video, and digital pictures
• Store, retrieve, and copy files from one computer to another
• Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat
Advantages of a Wireless Network
• Mobility – you’ll no longer need a dedicated “computer
room”—now you can work on a networked laptop or desktop computer
anywhere within your wireless range
• Easy installation – The Ativa Easy Installation Wizard makes
setup simple
• Flexibility – set up and access printers, computers, and other networking
devices from anywhere in your home
• Easy expansion – the wide range of Ativa networking products lets
you expand your network to include devices such as printers and
gaming consoles
• No cabling required – you can spare the expense and hassle of
retrofitting Ethernet cabling throughout the home or office
• Widespread industry acceptance – choose from a wide range of
interoperable networking products
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Placement of your Router for Optimal Performance
Important Factors for Placement and Setup
Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your computer is to your
Router. Typical indoor operating range for wireless devices is between 100 and
200 feet.
In the same way, your wireless connection and performance will degrade
somewhat as the distance between your Router and connected devices
increases. This may or may not be noticeable to you. As you move farther
from your Router, connection speed may decrease. Factors that can weaken
signals simply by getting in the way of your network’s radio waves are metal
appliances or obstructions, and walls.
If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related
to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position
between five and 10 feet away from the Router in order to see if distance is
the problem. If difficulties persist even at close range, please contact Ativa
Technical Support.
Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance,
they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are
concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness,
this checklist may help.
1. Wireless Router Placement
Place your Router, the central connection point of your network, as close
as possible to the center of your wireless network devices.
To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients”
(i.e., computers enabled by Ativa Wireless Notebook Network Cards,
Wireless Desktop Network Cards, and Wireless USB Adapters):
• Ensure that your Router’s networking antennas are parallel to each
other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling). If your
Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas as much as
possible in an upward direction.
• In multistory homes, place the Router on a floor that is as close
to the center of the home as possible. This may mean placing the
Router on an upper floor.
• Try not to place the Router near a cordless phone.
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2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference
Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,”
such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless
communication include:
• Refrigerators
• Washers and/or dryers
• Metal cabinets
• Large aquariums
• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows
If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects
such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your computers
and Router).
3. Cordless Phones
If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending
to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:
• Try moving cordless phones away from the Router and your
wireless-enabled computers.
• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates
on the 2.4GHz band (check the manufacturer’s information). If this
fixes the problem, your phone may
be interfering.
• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on
the phone to the farthest channel from your wireless network. For
example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to
channel 11. See your phone’s user manual for detailed instructions.
• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz cordless phone.
4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network
In locations where homes or offices are close together, such as apartment
buildings or office complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby
that can conflict with yours.
Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the wireless utility of your
wireless adapter or card to locate any other wireless networks that are
available (see your wireless adapter’s or card’s user manual), and move
your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks
as possible.
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• Experiment with more than one of the available channels in order to
find the clearest connection and avoid interference from neighboring
cordless phones or other wireless devices.
• For Ativa wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and
wireless channel information included with your Wireless Network Card
or Adapter. See your Network Card’s user guide for more information.
These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area
with your Router.
5. Secure Connections, VPNs, and AOL
Secure connections typically require a user name and password, and are
used where security is important. Secure connections include:
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) connections, often used to connect
remotely to an office network
• The “Bring Your Own Access” program from America Online (AOL),
which lets you use AOL through broadband provided by another cable
or DSL service
• Most online banking websites
• Many commercial websites that require a user name and password to
access your account
Secure connections can be interrupted by a computer’s power
management setting, which causes it to “go to sleep.” The simplest
solution to avoid this is to simply reconnect by rerunning the VPN or AOL
software, or by re-logging into the secure website.
A second alternative is to change your computer’s power management
settings so it does not go to sleep; however, this may not be appropriate
for portable computers. To change your power management setting under
Windows, see the “Power Options” item in the Control Panel.
If you continue to have difficulty with Secure Connections, VPNs, and
AOL, please review the steps above to be sure you have addressed
these issues.
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For more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at
www.ativasupport.com or call Ativa Technical Support at:
US: 1-866-91-ATIVA (1-866-912-8482)
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