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ADSL 2/2+ VoIP Router IAD-200, IAD-200W User's Manual.
Copyright Copyright (C) 2005 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This Us er’s Manual .
Operation is subject to the Following tw o conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) Th is Device m ust accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... 1 IAD-200 / IAD-200W Features ................................................................. 1 Package Contents .........................
Routing ...................................................................................................... 85 Upgrade Firmware ................................................................................... 89 CHAPTER 7 OPERAT ION AND STATUS .
1 Chapter 1 Intr oduction This Chapter provides an overview of the ADSL 2/2+ VoIP router (IAD-200) / 802.11g ADSL 2/2+ VoIP router's (IAD-200W) features and capabilities. Congratulations on t he purchase of your new ADSL 2/2+ VoIP router – IAD-200 / 802.
• Auto-detection of Internet Connection Method. In must sit uations, the IAD-200 / IAD-200W can test your ADSL and Internet connecti on to determine the connect ion method used by your ISP.
• WEP support. Support for WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is included. Key sizes of 64 Bit and 128 Bit are supported. WEP encrypts any data before transm ission, providing protection against snoopers. • WPA-PSK support. Like WEP, WPA-PSK encrypts any data before transmission, providing protection against snoopers.
Package Contents The following item s should be included. If any of these it ems are dama ged or missing, please contact your deal er im mediately. • The IAD-200 / IAD-200W Unit • 1 Cat-5 Ethernet (LAN) cable • 1 RJ-11 (ADSL) cable • Power Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD-ROM containing t he on-line manual.
Physical Details Front-mounted LEDs IAD-200 IAD-200W Figure 2: Front Panel Power LED (Green) On - Power on. Off - No power. Status LED (Yellow) Off - Normal operation.
Internet On - Internet connection is available. Off - No Internet connection available. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received. 6.
Rear Panel IAD-200 IAD-200W Figure 3: Rear Panel ADSL port Connect this por t to your ADSL line. PSTN Connect this to your PSTN l ine (normal analog phone l ine). Phone Connect a standard phone here. LAN Connect this port t o your hub, using the supplied LAN cable.
Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical i nstallation of the ADSL 2/2+ VoIP router (IAD-200) / 802.11g ADSL 2/ 2+ VoIP router (IAD-200W). Requirements • TCP/IP protocol m ust be installed on all PC s. • To use the Wireless Access Point, all W irele ss devices must be compliant with the IEEE 802.
2. Connect LAN Cable Use the supplied LAN cable to connect the LAN port on the IAD-200 / IAD-200W to your hub. 3. Connect ADSL Cable Connect the supplied ADSL cable from the ADSL port on t he IAD-200 / IAD-200W to the ADSL termi nator provided by your phone com pany.
Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides Setup detai ls of the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Wireless setup • Assigning a Password to protect the confi guration data.
Configuration Program The IAD-200 / IAD-200W contains an HTTP server. This enables you t o connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Brow ser must support JavaScript . The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: • Netscape 7.
If you cannot connect If the IAD-200 / IAD-200W does not respond, check the following: • The IAD-200 / IAD-200W is properly instal led, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connecti on by using the "Ping" comm and: • Open the MS-DOS window or command prom pt window.
Common Connection Types Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. a) ADSL parameters (VPI and VCI) may be required, if they cannot be detected automa tically. b) Some ISP's m ay require you t o use a particular Hostname or Domain name, or MAC (physi cal) address.
Home Screen After finishing the Setup W izard, you will see the Home screen. When you connect in future, you will see this screen when you connect . An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: Home Screen Main Menu The main m enu, on the left, contains li nks to the most-com monly used screen.
LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main m enu to reach the LAN screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 6: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the IAD-200 / IAD-200W, as seen from the local LAN. Use the default value unless the addre ss is already in use or your LAN is using a different IP address range.
• The DHCP Server provides the Gateway and DNS addresses to the clien t, as well as allocating an IP Address. • The IAD-200 / IAD-200W can act as a DHCP server . • Windows 95/98/ME and other non-Server versions of Windows will act as a DHCP client .
Wireless Screen (IAD-200W only) The IAD-200W's settings must matc h the other Wireless stations. Note that the IAD-200W w ill automatically accept both 802.
SSID This is also called the "Network Name". Enter the desired valu e. Th e default value is Wireless. • If using an ESS (Extended Service Set, with multiple access points) this ID is called an ESSID (Extended Serv ice Set Id enti- fier).
Allow access by … Use this feature to determine which W ireless statio ns can use the Access Point. The options are: • All Wireless Stations - All wireless stations can use the access point, provided they have the correct SSID and security settings.
Wireless Security (IAD-200W only) This screen is accessed by clic king the "Configure" button on the Wireless screen. There are 3 options for W ireless secu rity: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard.
Key Value Enter the key value or values you wish t o use. The Default Key is required, the other keys are optional . Other stations must have t he same key. Passphrase If desired, you can generate a key from a phrase, instead of entering the key value directly.
Trusted Wireless Stations (IAD-200W only) This feature can be used to prevent unknown Wi reless stations from using the Access Point. This list has no effect unless the settin g Al low access by trusted stations onl y is enabled. To change the list of tru sted wireless stations, use the Modify List button on the Access Control screen.
Edit Use this to change an ex isting entry in the "Trusted Stations" list: 1. Select the Station in th e Trusted Station list. 2. Click the Edit butto n. The address will be copied to the "Ad- dress" field, and the Add button will change to Update .
Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. Figure 11: Password Screen Old Password Enter the existing password in th is field. New password Enter the new password here. Verify password Re-enter the new password here.
4 Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter detail s the PC Configurati on required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • TCP/IP net.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: 1. Select Control Panel - Net work . You should see a screen like the foll owing: Figure 13: Network Configuration 2. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 3. Click on the Properti es button. You should then see a screen like the fol lowing.
• On the Gateway tab, enter the IAD-200 / IAD-200W's IP address i n the New Gateway field and click Add , as shown bel ow. Your LAN administrator can advi se you of the IP Address they assigned to the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. Figure 15: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) • On the DNS Configurati on tab, ensure Enable DNS is selected.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Net work , and, on the Protocols t ab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 17: Windows NT4.
Figure 18: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radi o button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address , as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
Figure 19 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway 2. The DNS should be set to the address provided by y our ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order ), and enter the DNS provided by y our ISP.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: 1. Select Control Panel - Ne twork and Dial-up Connecti on . 2. Right - click t he Local Area Connection icon and select Properties . You should see a screen like the following : Figure 21: Network Configuration (Win 2000) 3.
5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct , as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically . This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended . By default, the IAD-200 / IAD-200W will act as a DHCP Server.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Net work Connection . 2. Right click t he Local Area Connection and choose Properties . You should see a screen like the following: Figure 23: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
Figure 24: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically . This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended . By default, the IAD-200 / IAD-200W will act as a DHCP Server.
Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the IAD-200 / IAD-200W for Internet access: • Ensure that th e In ternet connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.
Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the In ternet via the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. The proce- dure is as follows. 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up m enu. 3. Select Using DHCP Server from the Confi gure pop-up menu.
Wireless Station Configuration (IAD-200W only) This section applies to all Wireless stations wishing to use the IAD-200W's Access Point, regardless of the operating system which is used on the cli ent.
Figure 26 Wireless Networks (Windows XP) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the IAD-200W has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed. See the following section "If the SSID is not listed" for details of dealing with this situa- tion.
To connect: • Check the checkbox Allow me to connect to the selected wireless network, even though it is not secure . • The Connect button will then be av ailable. Click the Connect but ton, and wait a few seconds for the connection to be establi shed.
Figure 29: Advanced - Wireless Networks Select the SSID for the IAD-200W, and click Conf igure , to see a screen like the following: Figure 30: Wireless Network Properties - WEP Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentica tion to m atch the IAD-200W.
• For the Network key and Confirm network key , enter the default key value used on the IAD-200W. (Windows will determine if 64bit or 128bit encryption is used.) • The Key index mus t match the default key index on the IAD-200W. The default value is 1.
If using WPA-PSK Data Encryption (IAD-200W only) If WPA-PSK data encryption has been enabled on the IAD-200W, it does not matter whi ch network is selected on th e screen below. Just click the Advanced button. Figure 32: Wireless Networks (Windows XP) You will then see a screen like th e ex am ple below.
Figure 34: Wireless Network Properties- WPA-PSK Configure this screen as follows: • Set Network Authentica tion to WPA-PSK . • For Data Encryption , select TKIP . • For the Network key and Confirm network key , ente r the network key (PSK) used on the IAD-200W.
Figure 35: Preferred Networks Click OK to establ ish a connection to the IAD-200W. If the SSID is not listed (IAD-200W only) If the "Broadcast SSID" setting on the IAD-200W has been disabled, its SSID will NOT be listed on the screen belo w.
Figure 37: Unlisted Wireless Network 2. Click the Add bu tto n. You will see a screen like the example below. Figure 38: Add Wireless Network 3. Configur e th is screen as follows: • Enter the correct SSID, as used on the IAD-200W. Remember the SSID is case- sensitive, so be sure to match the case, no t j ust the spelling.
• If using data encryption (WEP or WPA-PSK), enter the key used on the IAD-200W. See the preceding sections for details of WEP and WPA-PSK. • Uncheck the options. The key is provided for me automatically and this is a co mputer- to-computer (ad hoc) net work .
5 Chapter 5 Advanced Featur es This Chapter explains when and how to use the IAD-200 / IAD-200W's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided: • Interne.
DMZ This feature, if enabled, all ows the DMZ computer on your LAN to be exposed t o all users on the Internet. • This allows almost any application to b e used on the "DMZ PC". • The "DMZ PC" will receive all "Unknown" connections and data.
Data - Special Applications Screen Checkbox Use this to Enable or Disable th is Sp ecial Application as required. Name Enter a descriptive name to identify th is Sp ecial Application. Incoming Ports • Type - Select the protocol (TCP or UDP) used when you receive data from the special application or service.
Figure 42: URL Filter Screen Data - URL Filter Screen Current Filter Strings Current Filter Strings The list contains the curren t list o f item s to block. • To add to the list, use the "Add" opti on below. • To delete an entry, select it and click Delete button.
Trusted PC Allow Trusted PC Enable this to allow one computer to have unrestricted access to the Internet. For this PC, the URL filter will be ignored. If enabled, you must select the PC to be th e tru sted PC. Trusted PC Select the PC to be the Trusted PC.
Dynamic DNS (Domain Name Server) This free service is very usef ul when combined with the Virtual Server feature. It allows Internet users to connect to your Vi rtual Serv ers using a URL, rather than an IP Address. This also solves the problem of having a dynamic IP address.
DDNS Data Host Name Enter the domain nam e allocated to you by the DDNS Service. If you have more than one nam e, enter the name you wi sh to use. User Name Enter your Username for the DDNS Service. (TZO.com uses your E- mail address.) Password Enter your current password for the DDNS Service.
Firewall Rules The Firewall Rules screen allows you to define "Firewall Rules" which can allow or prevent certain traffic. "Traffic" means inco m ing connection attem pts, not packets. By default: • All Outgoing traffic is permitted.
Action The action performed on connecti ons which are covered by this rule. LAN Server The PC or Server on your LAN t o which traffic covered by this rule will be sent. WAN Users The WAN IP address or addresses covered by this rule. Log Indicates whether or not connections covered by this rule should be logged.
Incoming Rules (Inbound Services) This screen is display ed when the "Add" or "Edit" button for Incom ing Rules is cl icked. Figure 45: Inbound Services Screen Data - Incoming Rules Screen Inbound Services Service Select the desired Service.
Log This determi nes whether packets covered by this rule are logged. Select the desired action. • Always - always log traffic considered by this rule, whether it matches or not . (This is useful when debugging your rul es.) • Never - never log traffic considered by this ru le, wh ether it m atches or not.
BLOCK rule. (That is, you wish to allow a sub set of traffic which is currently blocked by anot her rule.) • To define the Schedule used in th ese selections, use the "Schedule" screen. LAN Users Select the desired option to determ ine which PCs are covered by this rule: • Any - All PCs are covered by this rule.
User-defined Services Services are used when creating Firewall Rules. If you wish to create a firewall rule, but the req uired service is not listed in the "Service" list, you can use this feature to define the requi red service or services.
Add/Edit Service This screen is displayed when the Add or Edit button on the Services screen is clicked. Figure 48 : Add/Edit Service Data - Add/Edit Service Services Name If editing, this shows the current nam e of the Service. If adding a new service, this will be blank, and y ou should enter a suitable nam e.
Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of sett ings. For normal opera- tion, there is no n eed to use this screen or change any settings.
Schedule This Schedule can be used fo r the Firewall Rules and the URL filter. Figure 50: Schedule Screen Data - Schedule Screen Schedule Day Each day of the week can scheduled independently . Session 1 Session 2 Two (2) separate sessions or periods can be defined.
light Savings Time adjustm ent period, and uncheck it at the end of the Daylight Savings period. Use this NTP Server If you prefer to use a particular NTP server as the prim ary NTP server, check the checkbox "Use this NTP Server" and enter the Server's IP address in the fields provided.
Virtual Servers This feature, sometimes called Port Forwarding , allows you to m ake Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address.
• To make it easier for Internet users to conn ect to your Servers, y ou can use the "DDNS" feature. This allows Internet users to connect to your Server s with a URL, rather than an IP address.
Note: From the Internet, ALL Vi rtual Servers have the IP Address allocated by your ISP. 66.
VoIP To use the VoIP feature requires the following: • Standard Phone A standard analogue Phone must be connect ed to the Phone socket. • VoIP (SIP Server) Account Generally, you will need a SIP Server account from a VoIP service provider.
Figure 53: VoIP Settings VoIP Settings Local Service SIP Local Port This port is used for peer-to-peer (direct ) connections to another device, when no SIP server is used. Normally , this should be left at t he default value. Any other devices you wish to connect to must use the same port num ber.
SIP register port Enter the port used for "Registe r" connections to the Server above. Register Expiry Time This sets the "Idle Tim eout" for the SIP Server Login. An Idle connec- tion will be terminated after this time period. Enter the desired value.
Display Name This is the nam e you chose when you first opened your account . Your "Display Name" will be visible to other individu als with caller ID. If your display name appears as "UNAVAILABLE", either y our VoIP account has not been established or y our router has been unable to connect to the VoIP Server.
PSTN Settings PSTN Relay PSTN Prefix The PSTN Relay allows certain calls to be diverted to th e PSTN link, even though VoIP is working properl y. This PSTN prefix means t hat any number beginning wi th this prefix will be diverted to PSTN (th e p refix itself is deleted, then the remainder of t he number is dialed via PSTN).
6 Chapter 6 Advanced Administration This Chapter explains the settings avail able via the "Administration" section of the menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these scr eens, or change any settings.
PC Database The PC Database is used whenever you need to select a PC (e.g. for the "DMZ" PC). • It eliminates the need to enter IP addresses.
Data - PC Database Screen Known PCs This lists all current entries. Data displayed is name (IP Address) type . The "type" indicates whether the PC is connected to the LAN. Name If adding a new PC to the list, enter its n am e here. It is best if this matches the PC's "hostname".
PC Database - Advanced This screen is display ed if the "Advanced Administ ration" button on the PC Database is clicked. It provides m ore control than the standard PC Dat abase screen. Figure 57: PC Database (Admin) Data - Advanced PC Database Known PCs This lists all current entries.
IP Address Select the appropriate option: • Automatic - The PC is set to be a DHCP cli ent (Windows: "Ob- tain an IP address automatica lly"). The IAD-200 / IAD-200W will allocate an IP address to this PC when requested to do so. The IP address could change, but normal ly won't.
Config File This feature allows you t o download the current settings from the IAD-200 / IAD-200W, and save them to a file on your PC. You can restore a previously-downloaded confi guration file to the IAD-200 / IAD-200W, by uploading it to t he IAD-200 / IAD-200W.
Logs The Logs record various types of activit y on the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. This data is useful for troubleshooting, but enabling all l ogs will generate a large amount of data and adversely affect performance. Since only a lim ited am ount of log data can be stored in the IAD-200 / IAD-200W, log data can also be E-mailed to your PC.
Buttons There are three (3) buttons • Refresh - Update the log data. • Clear Log - Clear the log, and restart it. This makes new messages easier to read. • Send Log - E-mail the log immediately. This is only func- tional if the E-mail screen has been configured.
E-mail This screen allows you to E-mail Logs and Alerts. A sample screen is show n below. Figure 60: E-mail Screen Data - E-mail Screen E-Mail Notification Turn E-mail Notification on Check this box to enable this feature. If enabled, the E-ma il address informati on (below) must be provided.
Password If you have enabled "My SMTP M ail Server requires authentication" above, enter the password required to login t o your SMTP Server. E-mail Alerts Send E-mail alerts immediately You can choose to have alerts E-ma iled to you, by checking the desired checkboxes.
Diagnostics This screen allows you to perform a "Ping" or a "DNS lookup". These activities can be useful in solving network problem s. An example Network Diagnost ics screen is shown below. Figure 61: Network Diagnostics Screen Data - Network Diagnostics Screen Ping Ping this IP Address Enter the IP address you wish to ping.
Remote Administration If enabled, this feature all ows you to manage the IAD-200 / IAD-200W via the Int ernet. Figure 62: Remote Administration Screen Data - Remote Administration Screen Remote Administration Enable Remote Management Check to allow admi nistration/m anagement via the Int ernet.
For security, you should restrict access to as few external IP ad- dresses as practical. To connect from a remote PC via the Internet 1. Ensure your Internet connection i s established, and start y our Web Browser. 2. In the "Address" bar, enter "HTTP://" followe d by the Internet IP Address of the IAD-200 / IAD-200W.
Routing Overview • If you don't have other R outers or Gateways on your LAN, you can i gnore the "Routing" page completely. • If the IAD-200 / IAD-200W is only acting as a Gateway for the l ocal LAN segment, ignore the "Routing" page even if y our LAN has other Routers.
Figure 63: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen RIP RIP Direction Select the desired RIP Direction. RIP Version Choose the RIP Version for the Server. Static Routing Static Routing Table Entries This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. • This area shows details of th e selected item in the list.
Local Router The local router is t he Router installe d on the same LAN segm ent as the IAD-200 / IAD-200W. This router requires that the Defaul t Route is the IAD-200 / IAD-200W it self. Typically, routers have a special entry for the Default Route .
Router) Metric 2 Entry 2 (Segment 2) Destination IP Address 192.168.2.0 Network Mask 255.255.255.0 (Standard Class C ) Gateway IP Address 192.168.0.100 Metric 3 For Router A's Default Route Destination IP Address 0.0.0.0 Network Mask 0.0.0.0 Gateway IP Address 192.
Upgrade Firmware The firmware (software) i n the IAD-200 / IAD-200W can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first downl oad the upgrade file, then select Upgrade Firmw are on the Administra- tion menu. You will see a screen like th e following.
7 Chapter 7 Operation and S tatus This Chapter details the operation of the IAD-200 / IAD-200W and the stat us screens. Operation Once both the IAD-200 / IAD-200W and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where add iti onal Internet configuration m ay be required.
Figure 66: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device Name The current name of the Rout er. Th is name is also the "hostname" for users with an "@Home" ty pe connection. Firmware Version The version of the current firmware installed.
Internet (VC1) Connection Method Displays the current connect ion method, as set in t he Setup Wizard . Connection Status This indicates the current status of the Internet Connection • Active - Connection exist s • Idle - No current connection, but no error has been detected.
devices currently on the network. Refresh Screen Update the dat a displayed on screen. 93.
Connection Status - PPPoE & PPPoA If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet) or PPPoA ( PPP over ATM), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "C onnection Details" button is clicked.
Connection Details - Dynamic IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a Dynam ic IP address, a screen like the following example will be displayed when th e "Connection Details" button is clicked.
IAD-200 / IAD-200W, clicking the "Renew" button will attempt to re-establish the connection and obt ain an IP Address from the ISP's DHCP Server.
Connection Details - Fixed IP Address If your access method is "Direct" (no login), with a fixed IP address, a screen like the follow- ing example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked.
Using VoIP VoIP cannot be used until configura tion has been completed. See the VoIP topic in Chapt er 5 - Advanced Features for details of VoIP configurat ion. Normal Operation • Your Internet connection should be confi gured to keep the Internet connection acti ve as much as possible (Keep Alive).
A Appendix A T r oubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely probl ems and their solutions. Overview This section covers som e common probl ems that m ay be encountered while using t he IAD-200 / IAD-200W and some possible solut ions to them.
Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly w hen using the IAD-200 / IAD- 200W. Solution 2: The IAD-200 / IAD-200W processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. For incoming connecti ons, you must use the Virtual Server or Firewall Rules to specify the PC which w ill receive the incoming traffic.
stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the IAD-200W. 101.
B Appendix B About W ir eless LANs (IAD-200W only) This Appendix provides some background informati on about using Wireless LANs (IAD-200W only). Modes Wireless LANs can work in either of two (2 ) modes: • Ad-hoc • Infrastructure Ad-hoc Mode Ad-hoc mode does not require an Access Poin t or a wired (Ethernet) LAN.
Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for com municat ion. • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can se lect the Channel used. This allo ws yo u to choose a Channel which provides the least i nterference and best performance.
Wireless LAN Configuration To allow Wireless Stations to u se the Access Point, the Wireless Stations and the Access Poin t must use the same settings, as follows: Mode On client Wireless Station s, the m ode must be set to "Infrastructure".
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