Brief Analysis of wireless gateway Configuration

A wireless network device is called a wireless gateway. A wireless gateway is actually not complex. It is a combination of a wireless router and a Wireless AP. You can use different wireless gateway configurations to complete different functions. In wireless networks, it plays a significant role and has strong flexibility. Then, let's take a look at the specific content of the wireless gateway configuration.

1. product selection

To learn about the wireless gateway configuration, you must understand the wireless gateway products. Currently, there are many wireless gateway products available in the market. In general, all products in the market are small, portable, versatile, and practical. In addition, some products fully consider the needs of users in product design.

Some products have hanging holes on the back, which can be easily mounted on the wall. As an acceptor device, you can connect devices such as XBOX, PS2, set-top box, laptop, and network printer to an existing wireless network. Some products have interfaces to connect to the printer, which can be converted into a printer wireless server. Some products also support cameras and can become wireless monitoring devices. When purchasing a service, You must select the service based on your needs.

The following describes the wireless gateway in detail through a specific product.

SMC Wireless gateway SMCWTVG

Product Name: SMC Wireless gateway SMCWTVG

Product Introduction: Has Wireless AP, VoIP function, support Wireless AP, wireless client or wireless bridge three modes, built in a WAN port, a lanport, two RJ-11 telephone interface, it also supports 802.11b/g wireless network connection. In terms of the communication capability of wireless networks, because SMCWTVG does not have an external antenna, it uses a hidden wireless antenna, so the receiving range is not wide.

Tip: VoIP, Voice over Internet Protocol, commonly known as IP phone, or network IP phone, is an advanced communication method for Voice communication over the Internet. It is an IP network-based Voice transmission technology.

Ii. wireless gateway Configuration

According to the previous introduction, we should understand that the wireless gateway itself is an IP sharing device, with built-in PPPoE automatic dialing and DHCP functions, which can provide wireless and wired connection functions; therefore, its configuration is no different from that of a wireless router. The main configuration of a wireless gateway is to enable the automatic dialing function. Here we only use Intel WLGW2011BAK wireless gateway as an example to introduce the configuration and debugging process.

Step 1: After the computer and wireless gateway are connected, enter the default IP Address "192.168.0.10" in the address bar of the browser. (the default IP addresses of some wireless APS or wireless gateways are different, see the product manual). Press enter and then enter your account to enter the management interface.

Step 2: click the "Save/Next" button in the lower right corner twice. The page shown in appears. Click "Cable/DSL Settings" to go to the wireless gateway automatic dialing configuration page.

Step 3: Select "PPPoE Username/Password" on the page as shown in, and enter the User Name for ADSL dialing after "User Name (PPPoE, enter the Password twice after "Password (PPPoE)" and "Retype Password", and then press "Apply" in the lower right corner of the page to save the settings.

Tip: After the configuration is complete, you are advised to check the connection status of the device and whether the wireless and wired functions are normally connected through the check options provided on the management interface. In addition, you may encounter some common problems. You can find a solution from the user manual and the simple troubleshooting manual attached to the CD, such as wired connection, however, wireless connection is not possible.

Step 4: Set advanced settings.

Generally, an "Hide AP Access setting (indicating hiding AP Access) is displayed on the Wireless AP or wireless gateway setting interface. If this option is selected, the wireless terminal cannot scan and discover the AP even if it is within the signal coverage of the Wireless AP. You can connect to and access the AP normally only by knowing the SSID value set in the Wireless AP. This function protects AP security and blocks access from illegal users.

Of course, the setting interfaces of different products are certainly different, but the parameters set are similar. Any product can be easily started as long as you understand the parameters to be set and their meanings.

Iii. Glossary of wireless gateway Configuration

In the wireless gateway configuration interface, we often see many configuration terms and understand the meanings of these terms, which makes the configuration process easier. In other products, it can also be easily configured.

Channel

Explanation: it refers to a channel, which is equivalent to a TV channel. In general, the configuration program attached to the wireless network adapter has a function that is used to scan which channel of the current connected AP has the best signal. In a general family environment, you can select the region.

AP name

Explanation: when multiple APS work in the network, each AP must have its own name for ease of management. You can enter any information as needed. Because there is only one AP in the family, it is used in the same way as the SSID recognition.

Mode

Explanation: AP can work in three modes. AP is connected to wired and wireless networks and serves as a transparent bridge. Repeater refers to the relay mode, which can extend the coverage of wireless signals, connect two or more scattered networks. AP + Repeater allows the AP to work in both AP and Repeater modes. Obviously, for home users, the AP mode must be selected.

SNMP

Explanation: This is a standard protocol for network device management and monitoring. This option can be enabled.