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USER GUIDE Cisco Small Business WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
USER GUIDE Cisco Small Business WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports
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Contents Chapter 1: Getting to Know the WRP400 9 Front Panel 9 Back Panel 12 Side Panel 13 Placement Positions 13 Chapter 2: Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security 16 Change the Default Wireless Network Name or SSID 16 Change the Default Router Password 17 Enable MAC Address Filtering for Wireless Access 17 Enable Encryption 17 General Network Security... > DDNS 34 DynDNS.org 34 TZO.com 36 Setup > MAC Address Clone 37 Setup > Advanced Routing 38 Advanced Settings: PPPoE Relay 39 Advanced Routing 39 Cisco WRP400 User Guide i
Contents Chapter 1: Getting to Know the WRP400 9 Front Panel 9 Back Panel 12 Side Panel 13 Placement Positions 13 Chapter 2: Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security 16 Change the Default Wireless Network Name or SSID 16 Change the Default Router Password 17 Enable MAC Address Filtering for Wireless Access 17 Enable Encryption 17 General Network Security... > DDNS 34 DynDNS.org 34 TZO.com 36 Setup > MAC Address Clone 37 Setup > Advanced Routing 38 Advanced Settings: PPPoE Relay 39 Advanced Routing 39 Cisco WRP400 User Guide i
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...Connectivity 49 Chapter 6: Configuring Your Wireless Network 51 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 51 Manual Configuration of the Network 52 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 54 Wireless > Wireless Security 56 WEP 57 WPA ...Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 62 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 64 Chapter 7: Configuring Network Security and Controlling Internet Access 66 Security > Firewall 66 Firewall 67 Internet Filter 67 Web Filter 68 Security > VPN Passthrough 68 Access Restrictions > Internet Access 69 Creating or Modifying an Internet Access Policy 73 Cisco WRP400...
...Connectivity 49 Chapter 6: Configuring Your Wireless Network 51 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 51 Manual Configuration of the Network 52 Wi-Fi Protected Setup 54 Wireless > Wireless Security 56 WEP 57 WPA ...Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter 62 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings 64 Chapter 7: Configuring Network Security and Controlling Internet Access 66 Security > Firewall 66 Firewall 67 Internet Filter 67 Web Filter 68 Security > VPN Passthrough 68 Access Restrictions > Internet Access 69 Creating or Modifying an Internet Access Policy 73 Cisco WRP400...
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Status > Local Network Local Network DHCP Server Status > Wireless Network Chapter 11: Configuring Voice Services Access to the Voice Screens Voice > Info Product Information System Status Line 1/2 Status Voice > System System Configuration Miscellaneous ...Settings Distinctive Ring Settings Ring Settings Voice > Admin Login Chapter 12: Interactive Voice Response Menu Overview Menu Commands Appendix A:Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Mobile Network Troubleshooting Cisco WRP400 User Guide Contents 106 106 106 108 109 109 110 111 111 112 113 114 114 114 116 116 116 117 117 117 118 119...
Status > Local Network Local Network DHCP Server Status > Wireless Network Chapter 11: Configuring Voice Services Access to the Voice Screens Voice > Info Product Information System Status Line 1/2 Status Voice > System System Configuration Miscellaneous ...Settings Distinctive Ring Settings Ring Settings Voice > Admin Login Chapter 12: Interactive Voice Response Menu Overview Menu Commands Appendix A:Troubleshooting General Troubleshooting Mobile Network Troubleshooting Cisco WRP400 User Guide Contents 106 106 106 108 109 109 110 111 111 112 113 114 114 114 116 116 116 117 117 117 118 119...
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You can also use the WRP400 to Know the WRP400 Thank you for choosing the Cisco WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The built-in phone adapter enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls even while you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. Front Panel Cisco WRP400 User Guide 9 1 Getting to share resources such as computers, printers and files. The WRP400 lets you are using the Internet.
You can also use the WRP400 to Know the WRP400 Thank you for choosing the Cisco WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. The built-in phone adapter enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls even while you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. Front Panel Cisco WRP400 User Guide 9 1 Getting to share resources such as computers, printers and files. The WRP400 lets you are using the Internet.
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... fails to initialize, the LED continues to flash green and orange. If the LED remains red, contact your service provider for your wireless network(s). Cisco WRP400 User Guide 10 If a USB modem is connected to the USB port, this LED indicates the progress of initialization and the status... the correct power adapter is powered on page 39. Getting to Know the WRP400 Front Panel 1 LED Description USB: For information about supported USB devices, visit the WRP400 product page on Cisco.com: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ ps10028/index.html Wi-Fi Protected Setup (White/Orange...
... fails to initialize, the LED continues to flash green and orange. If the LED remains red, contact your service provider for your wireless network(s). Cisco WRP400 User Guide 10 If a USB modem is connected to the USB port, this LED indicates the progress of initialization and the status... the correct power adapter is powered on page 39. Getting to Know the WRP400 Front Panel 1 LED Description USB: For information about supported USB devices, visit the WRP400 product page on Cisco.com: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ ps10028/index.html Wi-Fi Protected Setup (White/Orange...
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...the mobile network connection. Wireless (Green): The Wireless LED lights up and stays on when an active line is registered to indicate network activity over that the WRP400 is enabled. NOTE: The Power LED indicates Internet connectivity through the Internet port. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 11 It ... Internet through the mobile network connection. • Steady Orange: The WRP400 is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. Phone 1-2 (Green): The Phone 1 or 2 LED lights up when the wireless feature is not using the mobile network connection. The Power LED shows...
...the mobile network connection. Wireless (Green): The Wireless LED lights up and stays on when an active line is registered to indicate network activity over that the WRP400 is enabled. NOTE: The Power LED indicates Internet connectivity through the Internet port. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 11 It ... Internet through the mobile network connection. • Steady Orange: The WRP400 is actively sending or receiving data over the Internet port. Phone 1-2 (Green): The Phone 1 or 2 LED lights up when the wireless feature is not using the mobile network connection. The Power LED shows...
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... because this information may exist around you, you should change the default wireless network name to something easily recognizable, but do not use the Setup Wizard for initial configuration of the WRP400. This is the name of completing the tasks that may be intercepted... wireless networks that are adopting them at a rapid pace. Change the Default Wireless Network Name or SSID Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it can be up to intruders than a traditional wired network. Cisco WRP400...
... because this information may exist around you, you should change the default wireless network name to something easily recognizable, but do not use the Setup Wizard for initial configuration of the WRP400. This is the name of completing the tasks that may be intercepted... wireless networks that are adopting them at a rapid pace. Change the Default Wireless Network Name or SSID Wireless devices have a default wireless network name or Service Set Identifier (SSID) set by sending information over radio waves, it can be up to intruders than a traditional wired network. Cisco WRP400...
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... Wireless Access The Cisco WRP400 gives you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Hackers know the defaults and may be asked for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. Enable MAC Address Filtering for wireless communication. For more information, see "Wireless > Wireless ...WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of encryption supported by the factory. WEP is hard to guess. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 17 For more information, see "Administration > Management," on page 62. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is a ...
... Wireless Access The Cisco WRP400 gives you the ability to enable Media Access Control (MAC) address filtering. Hackers know the defaults and may be asked for wireless devices with specific MAC addresses. Enable MAC Address Filtering for wireless communication. For more information, see "Wireless > Wireless ...WPA/WPA2) and Wired Equivalency Privacy (WEP) offer different levels of encryption supported by the factory. WEP is hard to guess. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 17 For more information, see "Administration > Management," on page 62. A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is a ...
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... off when they are at least eight characters in the dictionary. Combine letters and numbers to -peer). Cisco WRP400 User Guide 18 Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security General Network Security Guidelines 2 General Network Security Guidelines Wireless network security is effective only when combined with good network security practices. • Password protect all computers...
... off when they are at least eight characters in the dictionary. Combine letters and numbers to -peer). Cisco WRP400 User Guide 18 Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security General Network Security Guidelines 2 General Network Security Guidelines Wireless network security is effective only when combined with good network security practices. • Password protect all computers...
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... screen to control Internet usage.For more information, see Chapter 6, "Configuring Your Wireless Network." • Security and Access Restrictions: You can use the Wireless screens to set up and secure your wireless network.For more information, see Chapter 5, "Installing and Configuring Your Mobile Network."...Settings." • Mobile Network: You can connect a compatible Mobile Broadband USB modem to the USB port of the WRP400 and configure the mobile network connection.For more information, see Cisco WRP400 User Guide 19 This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs.
... screen to control Internet usage.For more information, see Chapter 6, "Configuring Your Wireless Network." • Security and Access Restrictions: You can use the Wireless screens to set up and secure your wireless network.For more information, see Chapter 5, "Installing and Configuring Your Mobile Network."...Settings." • Mobile Network: You can connect a compatible Mobile Broadband USB modem to the USB port of the WRP400 and configure the mobile network connection.For more information, see Cisco WRP400 User Guide 19 This chapter describes each web page of the main tabs.
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... Wireless Network." A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. Figure 12 Setup > Basic Setup > Network Setup DHCP Server Setting You can use the Network Setup section to change the IP address of the WRP400, as a DHCP server for your network. The WRP400 can... enter the Local IP Address and Subnet Mask of the WRP400 and configure the DHCP server settings. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 30 Router IP You can be used as ...
... Wireless Network." A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to each computer on your network. Figure 12 Setup > Basic Setup > Network Setup DHCP Server Setting You can use the Network Setup section to change the IP address of the WRP400, as a DHCP server for your network. The WRP400 can... enter the Local IP Address and Subnet Mask of the WRP400 and configure the DHCP server settings. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 30 Router IP You can be used as ...
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... and Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN). • Show Routing Table: Click this screen. For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Close to exit this button to update the information. Basic Settings Setup > Advanced Routing 4 - Figure 20 Routing Table Cisco WRP400 User... a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the WRP400 and the remote network or host. -
... and Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN). • Show Routing Table: Click this screen. For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Close to exit this button to update the information. Basic Settings Setup > Advanced Routing 4 - Figure 20 Routing Table Cisco WRP400 User... a Destination LAN IP address is the network portion, and which portion is the IP address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the WRP400 and the remote network or host. -
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... my wireless network? See "Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter," on page 51. • Secure my wireless network? 6 Configuring Your Wireless Network You can use the Wireless screens to set up my wireless network? See "Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings," on page 56. • Specify computers that can use the Basic Wireless Settings page to configure your wireless network. Figure 23 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Wireless Configuration Cisco WRP400...
... my wireless network? See "Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter," on page 51. • Secure my wireless network? 6 Configuring Your Wireless Network You can use the Wireless screens to set up my wireless network? See "Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings," on page 56. • Specify computers that can use the Basic Wireless Settings page to configure your wireless network. Figure 23 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Wireless Configuration Cisco WRP400...
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... that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. To allow the WRP400 to select the best available wireless channel, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you choose Manual for the Wireless Configuration method, additional fields appear. For more information, ... only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G only. Figure 24 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Manual Configuration • Network Mode: Select the wireless standards that you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B only. • Wireless Channel: Select the channel that are setting up your network. Cisco WRP400 User ...
... that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. To allow the WRP400 to select the best available wireless channel, keep the default setting, Mixed. If you choose Manual for the Wireless Configuration method, additional fields appear. For more information, ... only Wireless-G devices, select Wireless-G only. Figure 24 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Manual Configuration • Network Mode: Select the wireless standards that you have only Wireless-B devices, select Wireless-B only. • Wireless Channel: Select the channel that are setting up your network. Cisco WRP400 User ...
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... the check box selected. NOTE The For Internet Access Only feature applies only to two wireless networks. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 53 If you do not want to configure the SSID2 settings, contact your local network. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 • SSID1, SSID2: The SSID is enabled, and you can create a second...
... the check box selected. NOTE The For Internet Access Only feature applies only to two wireless networks. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 53 If you do not want to configure the SSID2 settings, contact your local network. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 • SSID1, SSID2: The SSID is enabled, and you can create a second...
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... instructions. Method #2: To configure a client device that is available for more information (these settings may be controlled by your service provider). - Cisco WRP400 User Guide 54 Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup After you need to configure. - Method #3: If your client device or its documentation for the PIN number...
... instructions. Method #2: To configure a client device that is available for more information (these settings may be controlled by your service provider). - Cisco WRP400 User Guide 54 Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 Wi-Fi Protected Setup After you need to configure. - Method #3: If your client device or its documentation for the PIN number...
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Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 Cisco WRP400 User Guide 55
Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings 6 Cisco WRP400 User Guide 55
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... an older security standard. Then choose the Security Mode. NOTE If you enter settings on this page, click Save Settings to apply your wireless network(s). Figure 25 Wireless > Wireless Security Cisco WRP400 User Guide 56 A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than WEP encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the...
... an older security standard. Then choose the Security Mode. NOTE If you enter settings on this page, click Save Settings to apply your wireless network(s). Figure 25 Wireless > Wireless Security Cisco WRP400 User Guide 56 A network encrypted with WPA/WPA2 is more secure than WEP encryption. To protect the information as it passes over the...
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...64 bits 10 hex digits. • Passphrase: Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 57 Then click Generate. • Key 1-4: If you will need to set up wireless security for each SSID. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which TX (Transmit) Key...not as secure as WPA Figure 26 Wireless Security > WEP • Encryption: Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 28 bits 26 hex digits. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 NOTE If you enabled the second wireless network on the selected Security Mode,...
...64 bits 10 hex digits. • Passphrase: Enter a Passphrase to automatically generate WEP keys. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 57 Then click Generate. • Key 1-4: If you will need to set up wireless security for each SSID. WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which TX (Transmit) Key...not as secure as WPA Figure 26 Wireless Security > WEP • Encryption: Select a level of WEP encryption, 64 bits 10 hex digits or 28 bits 26 hex digits. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 NOTE If you enabled the second wireless network on the selected Security Mode,...