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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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The WRP400 lets you for choosing the Cisco WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. You can also use the WRP400 to Know the WRP400 Thank you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. 1 Getting to share resources such as computers, printers and files. Front Panel Cisco WRP400 User Guide 9 The built-in phone adapter enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls even while you are using the Internet.
The WRP400 lets you for choosing the Cisco WRP400 Wireless-G Broadband Router with 2 Phone Ports. You can also use the WRP400 to Know the WRP400 Thank you access the Internet via a wireless connection or through one of its four switched ports. 1 Getting to share resources such as computers, printers and files. Front Panel Cisco WRP400 User Guide 9 The built-in phone adapter enables Voice-over-IP (VoIP) calls even while you are using the Internet.
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... verify that the correct power adapter is enabled on your wireless network(s). 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): If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you ...
... verify that the correct power adapter is enabled on your wireless network(s). 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): If you have client devices, such as wireless adapters, that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup, then you ...
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... when the wireless feature is connected to a device through the Internet port. Wireless (Green): The Wireless LED lights up...WRP400 is actively sending or receiving data over the network. If the LED is solidly lit, the WRP400 is enabled. It flashes when the WRP400...WRP400 is attempting to connect to the Internet through the mobile network connection. • Steady Orange: The WRP400... is connected to the Internet through the mobile network connection. • Continuous Flashing Orange: The WRP400...over that port. Getting to Know the WRP400 Front Panel 1 LED Description • ...
... when the wireless feature is connected to a device through the Internet port. Wireless (Green): The Wireless LED lights up...WRP400 is actively sending or receiving data over the network. If the LED is solidly lit, the WRP400 is enabled. It flashes when the WRP400...WRP400 is attempting to connect to the Internet through the mobile network connection. • Steady Orange: The WRP400... is connected to the Internet through the mobile network connection. • Continuous Flashing Orange: The WRP400...over that port. Getting to Know the WRP400 Front Panel 1 LED Description • ...
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...that may be intercepted. You are strongly encouraged to see "Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings," on page 51. To distinguish your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to 32 characters in length. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 16 Because you cannot physically prevent someone from ...connecting to your wireless network from your network secure. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to keep your wireless network can be more information...
...that may be intercepted. You are strongly encouraged to see "Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings," on page 51. To distinguish your wireless network, you need to take some additional steps to 32 characters in length. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 16 Because you cannot physically prevent someone from ...connecting to your wireless network from your network secure. This is the name of your wireless network, and can be up to keep your wireless network can be more information...
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.... For more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To prevent unauthorized access, change your wireless network. Enable MAC Address Filtering for Wireless Access The Cisco WRP400 gives you will be the only option available on page 62. A network encrypted with specific MAC addresses. Before You Begin: Understanding...
.... For more secure than a network encrypted with WEP, because WPA/WPA2 uses dynamic key encryption. To prevent unauthorized access, change your wireless network. Enable MAC Address Filtering for Wireless Access The Cisco WRP400 gives you will be the only option available on page 62. A network encrypted with specific MAC addresses. Before You Begin: Understanding...
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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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... • Setup: On the Setup screens, you can use the Access Restrictions screen to control Internet usage.For more information, see Cisco WRP400 User Guide 19 However, if you'd like to learn about the web-based utility. Additional tabs will be available after you click ...time settings, and advanced router settings. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, Status, and Voice. NOTE When first installing the WRP400, you should use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the router will be ready ...
... • Setup: On the Setup screens, you can use the Access Restrictions screen to control Internet usage.For more information, see Cisco WRP400 User Guide 19 However, if you'd like to learn about the web-based utility. Additional tabs will be available after you click ...time settings, and advanced router settings. The web-based utility has these main tabs: Setup, Wireless, Security, Access Restrictions, Applications & Gaming, Administration, Status, and Voice. NOTE When first installing the WRP400, you should use the Setup Wizard on the CD-ROM), the router will be ready ...
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... server settings. NOTE If you choose to each computer on your network. NOTE For wireless setup, use these settings to change the IP address of the WRP400, as a DHCP server for your network. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 30 Figure 12 Setup > Basic Setup > Network Setup DHCP Server Setting ...You can use the Wireless tab. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to enable the DHCP...
... server settings. NOTE If you choose to each computer on your network. NOTE For wireless setup, use these settings to change the IP address of the WRP400, as a DHCP server for your network. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 30 Figure 12 Setup > Basic Setup > Network Setup DHCP Server Setting ...You can use the Wireless tab. A DHCP server automatically assigns an IP address to enable the DHCP...
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Figure 20 Routing Table Cisco WRP400 User Guide 40 For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to exit this button to ... tells you have already set up. Basic Settings Setup > Advanced Routing 4 - Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask determines which portion is on the LAN and Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN). • Show Routing Table: Click this screen. Gateway: This is the IP address of a Destination LAN IP address is...
Figure 20 Routing Table Cisco WRP400 User Guide 40 For each route, the Destination LAN IP address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, and Interface are displayed. Click Refresh to exit this button to ... tells you have already set up. Basic Settings Setup > Advanced Routing 4 - Subnet Mask: The Subnet Mask determines which portion is on the LAN and Wireless (Ethernet and wireless networks) or the Internet (WAN). • Show Routing Table: Click this screen. Gateway: This is the IP address of a Destination LAN IP address is...
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...," on page 51. • Secure my wireless network? Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings You can use the Basic Wireless Settings page to configure your wireless network. See "Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings," on page 62 • Configure special router functions for my wireless network? Figure 23 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Wireless Configuration Cisco WRP400 User Guide 51 See "Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings," on page 56. • Specify...
...," on page 51. • Secure my wireless network? Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings You can use the Basic Wireless Settings page to configure your wireless network. See "Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings," on page 62 • Configure special router functions for my wireless network? Figure 23 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Wireless Configuration Cisco WRP400 User Guide 51 See "Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings," on page 56. • Specify...
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... running on page 52. • Choose Wi-Fi Protected Setup if you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, keep the default, Auto. Figure 24 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Manual Configuration • Network Mode: Select the wireless standards that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 52 For more information, see "Wi-Fi Protected Setup," on page...
... running on page 52. • Choose Wi-Fi Protected Setup if you have Wireless-G and Wireless-B devices, keep the default, Auto. Figure 24 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings > Manual Configuration • Network Mode: Select the wireless standards that support Wi-Fi Protected Setup. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 52 For more information, see "Wi-Fi Protected Setup," on page...
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... Internet access only, keep the check box selected. If you can support up guest access, which is enabled, and you can use any of the WRP400. For Internet Access Only: On your service provider for the SSID2 setting. To disable the wireless network, deselect the check box. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 53
... Internet access only, keep the check box selected. If you can support up guest access, which is enabled, and you can use any of the WRP400. For Internet Access Only: On your service provider for the SSID2 setting. To disable the wireless network, deselect the check box. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 53
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... asks for the PIN number of the WRP400. NOTE Wi-Fi Protected Setup is shown on the screen. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer to your primary wireless network (SSID1) only. If you are...wireless network, contact your service provider for more information (these settings may be controlled by your client device or its documentation for the Wireless Configuration, the instructions, fields, and buttons appear on the screen. Then refer to your service provider). - Then refer to your second wireless network (SSID2), select Manual. Cisco WRP400...
... asks for the PIN number of the WRP400. NOTE Wi-Fi Protected Setup is shown on the screen. After the client device has been configured, click OK. Then refer to your primary wireless network (SSID1) only. If you are...wireless network, contact your service provider for more information (these settings may be controlled by your client device or its documentation for the Wireless Configuration, the instructions, fields, and buttons appear on the screen. Then refer to your service provider). - Then refer to your second wireless network (SSID2), select Manual. Cisco WRP400...
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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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... Do not make changes to Chapter 2, "Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security." Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 Wireless > Wireless Security You can use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled. Figure 25 Wireless > Wireless Security Cisco WRP400 User Guide 56 NOTE After you used Wi-Fi Protected Setup to ... Changes to configure the security of encryption supported by your network equipment. The WRP400 supports the following wireless security mode options: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP.
... Do not make changes to Chapter 2, "Before You Begin: Understanding Wireless Security." Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 Wireless > Wireless Security You can use wireless security, keep the default, Disabled. Figure 25 Wireless > Wireless Security Cisco WRP400 User Guide 56 NOTE After you used Wi-Fi Protected Setup to ... Changes to configure the security of encryption supported by your network equipment. The WRP400 supports the following wireless security mode options: WPA Personal, WPA Enterprise, WPA2 Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, and WEP.
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... is 64 bits 10 hex digits. • Passphrase: Enter a Passphrase to use. The default is 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. Then ...enter the WEP key(s) manually. • TX Key: Select which is 1. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 NOTE If you enabled the second wireless network on the selected Security Mode, additional fields appear. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 57 WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which TX (Transmit) Key to ...
... is 64 bits 10 hex digits. • Passphrase: Enter a Passphrase to use. The default is 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. Then ...enter the WEP key(s) manually. • TX Key: Select which is 1. Configuring Your Wireless Network Wireless > Wireless Security 6 NOTE If you enabled the second wireless network on the selected Security Mode, additional fields appear. Cisco WRP400 User Guide 57 WEP WEP is a basic encryption method, which TX (Transmit) Key to ...