Some references for purchasing and configuring wireless gateway devices (1)

I believe many of my friends are not very clear about the product selection and configuration process of the wireless gateway device. This article will show you some details about the product selection and configuration process of the wireless gateway device. I hope you can find what you need.

In a broad sense, a "Gateway" refers to the "interface" connecting a network to another network. For example, if an enterprise's intranet is connected to an external internet, a gateway needs to be managed and controlled. It is a complex network connection device that supports conversion between different protocols to achieve interconnection between different protocol networks.

The so-called wireless gateway is a Wireless AP integrated with the simple routing function. In a sense, the wireless gateway solution is exactly the same as the Broadband Router solution, that is, the wireless gateway can complete the functions of the Wireless Bridge and the wireless router through different settings, or can directly connect to the external network, for example, WAN and AP functions.

1. product selection

There are still many types of wireless gateway devices on 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. Product Configuration

According to the previous introduction, you should understand that the wireless gateway device is an IP sharing device, with built-in PPPoE automatic dialing and DHCP functions. It 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 device is to enable the automatic dialing function. Here, we will take the Intel WLGW2011BAK wireless gateway device 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.