Wireless Gateway device usage and debugging methods

In a broad sense "gateway" refers to a network connected to another network "interface", such as an enterprise's intranet and the external Internet link, you need a gateway to manage and control. It is a kind of complex network connection device, which can support the conversion between different protocols, and realize the interconnection between different protocol networks.

The so-called wireless gateway refers to the integration of a simple routing function of the wireless AP. In a sense, the Wireless gateway scheme is exactly the same as that of the broadband router; that is, wireless gateways can complete the functions of wireless bridges and wireless routers through different settings, or they may directly connect to external networks, such as WANs, while implementing AP functions.

First, product selection

Currently on the market Wireless gateway products, the kind is still a lot of. In general, the products in the market are small, portable, multi-functional, practical and so on. And some products in the product design also fully consider the needs of users.

Some products are equipped with hanging holes, can be easily hung on the wall. As a receiving-end device operation, you can connect devices such as Xbox, PS2, set-top boxes, laptops, and network printers to existing wireless networks. Some products have interfaces to connect to printers and can become printer wireless servers. Some products also support the camera, can become wireless monitoring equipment. When the specific procurement, it is necessary to choose according to their own needs. (Computer science)

Below through a specific product to understand the wireless gateway in detail.

SMC Wireless Gateway SMCWTVG

Product Name: SMC Wireless Gateway SMCWTVG

Product Introduction: With wireless AP, VoIP features, support wireless AP, wireless client or wireless bridge three modes, built-in one WAN port, one LAN port, two RJ-11 telephone interface connectors, and support 802.11b/g wireless network connectivity. In terms of wireless network reception capabilities, because SMCWTVG no external antenna, the use of a hidden wireless antenna, so the scope of the reception is not wide.

Tip: Voip,voice over the internet Protocol, commonly known as IP telephony, or network IP telephony, is the use of the Internet to achieve voice communication of an advanced means of communication is based on IP network voice transmission technology.

Second, the product configuration

Through the previous introduction, in fact, we should understand that the wireless gateway itself is an IP share, built-in PPPoE automatic dialing, and DHCP function, can provide wireless and wired connection function; So its configuration and wireless router is not much different, configure Wireless gateway, its main configuration point is to turn on the automatic dialing function. Here only the Intel Wlgw2011bak Wireless Gateway For example, to introduce the configuration and debugging process.

Step 1: After connecting the computer and Wireless gateway, in the browser address bar of the wireless gateway to enter the default IP address "192.168.0.10" (some wireless AP or Wireless gateway default IP address is not the same, please refer to the Product manual), enter the login account can enter the management interface.

Step 2: After you click the "Save/next" button in the lower right corner of the two times, you will see an interface as shown in the following figure. Then click the CABLE/DSL Settings button to enter the Wireless Gateway AutoDial configuration page.

Step 3: In the page shown in the following figure, check the "PPPoE username/password" option and enter the user name for ADSL dialing after "user name (PPPoE)" below, then in "Password" and "retype Password two times after the password, and finally press the lower right corner of the page "Apply" to save the settings.

Tip: After the setup is complete, it is best to check the device connection status, wireless and cable function, etc. through the check option provided by the management interface. In addition, sometimes you may encounter some common problems, from the user manual and CD-ROM included in the simple troubleshooting manual to find solutions, such as wired can be connected, but wireless is not connected.

Step 4: Set the Advanced level.

In general, in the wireless AP or Wireless Gateway Setup interface, a "Hide AP access setting is also available (meaning to hide access to the AP), and if this option is selected, the wireless terminal will not be able to scan and discover the AP even if it is located within the wireless AP's signal coverage." You can connect and access the AP only if you know exactly what SSID value is set in the wireless AP. This feature protects the AP securely and shields access for illegal users.

Of course, different product settings interface is certainly not the same, but set parameters are the same, as long as you understand the need to set the parameters and their meaning, any product can be easily used.

Iii. Common terminology Interpretation in configuration

In the Wireless Gateway configuration interface, we can often see a lot of configuration terminology, understand the meaning of these terms, make our configuration process easier, and in other products, can easily be configured.

Channel

Explanation: Refers to the channel, the equivalent of a television channel. A feature in the configuration program that comes with a generic wireless adapter is to scan the currently connected AP for which channel signal is best. For the general family environment, choose CH1 can be.

AP Name

Explanation: When a network has more than one AP working, each AP must have its own name for ease of management. Can be arbitrarily filled in as required. Because the average family has only one AP, it is the same as the identifier of the SSID.

Mode

Explanation: AP can work in three modes, AP refers to connect wired and wireless network, play the role of Transparent bridge; repeater refers to the relay mode, which can extend the coverage of wireless signal and connect two or more dispersed networks; ap+ Repeater refers to allowing the AP to work simultaneously in AP and repeater mode. Obviously for home users, the AP mode is definitely selected.

Snmp

Explanation: This is a standard protocol for network device management and monitoring, and this option allows (enable).