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Basic Settings: Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router
User's Guide
The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings:
Router
Mode
Wireless Settings
Wireless Security
Internet
Connection Settings
Save
& Apply
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NOTE:
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To
implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save your settings
and restart the router. Otherwise, the router uses the previous settings. If
you are using the BACK/NEXT links to step through each screen in the Basic
Settings portion of the web-configuration tool, you ultimately reach the Save
& Apply page. Click Save & Restart button to commit the
changes, and the router will reboot automatically with the new settings in
effect.
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Router Mode
The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router has two operating modes: Gateway mode and Access Point
mode.
Router
Mode
Gateway mode allows your router to
create a wireless network to access the broadband router. Wired and wireless
network devices share the same Internet connection through the Internet
port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router when in Gateway mode. However, some ISPs may request you to do
additional setup, such as PPPoE, before using your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband
Router to access the
Internet.
Access Point (AP) mode allows your Dell
Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to act as a bridge between wireless devices and Ethernet devices in
an
existing network. All wired and wireless devices are located in the same Class
C IP subnet (e.g. 255.255.255.0). The Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350
Broadband Router is not used in this mode.
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NOTE:
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If
the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will
not be available.
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The Gateway
mode is the default setting in Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router.
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Wireless Settings
Wireless
Settings
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Setting
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Default Values
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Network
Name (SSID)
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wireless
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Channel
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Auto
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Network Name
(SSID)
The network name
is a value that identifies a collection of wireless devices found in a
particular network. The default value for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband
Router is wireless.
All workstations and access points must use the same SSID to be able to
communicate with one another.
The SSID can be up
to 32 characters in length and the value is case sensitive.
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NOTE:
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If
you change the SSID on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router you
must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Dell Wireless
2350 Broadband Router setting. If you do change the SSID, note the change and use
the new setting for each wireless network card. For assistance configuring a
wireless network card, see the documentation that came with your wireless
network card.
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Channel
The Dell Wireless 2350
Broadband Router can operate on a variety of channels. Routers within close proximity to one
another must be on different channels. If you have just one router, then the
default, channel 6, is probably adequate. If you have multiple access points in
your network, it is suggested to stagger the channels for each router. It is
advisable to use the default unless there is a specific reason for changing the
channel, such as interference from microwaves, cellular phone towers, or other
access points in the area.
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Wireless Security
Data encryption
provides added security by encoding network communications using an encryption
key. Your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, in conjunction with wireless network adapters that
support encryption, can scramble your transmitted data to make it difficult for
someone to eavesdrop or intercept your information. Two methods of data
encryption are available: Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi
Protected Access (WPA). If you wish to enable wireless security, click to
select Enable Wireless Security.
Wireless
Security
WEP
If you wish to
enable WEP encryption, click to select WEP in the Network
Authentication list.
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Setting
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Possible Values
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Key
Format
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Hexadecimal
Digits / ASCII Characters
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Key
Length
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40
bits (5 characters) / 104 bits (13 characters)
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Key1,
Key2, Key3, Key4
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<user-defined>
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There are two
levels of WEP encryption: 40(64)-bit and 104(128)-bit, with 104(128)-bit being
the more secure of the two. The WEP encryption keys are simply a set of
hexadecimal numbers or ASCII characters that you choose. Each Dell Wireless 2350
Broadband Router and
every wireless workstation must use the same WEP encryption key to communicate.
For more information on encryption, see the Wireless
Networking Overview - Encryption section of this user's guide.
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Key Format
Key format can be in ASCII or hexadecimal format. Hexadecimal digits include
the numbers 0 through 9 and the letters A through F. If you select ASCII
format, you can enter any character.
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Key Length
Key length can be either 40(64)-bit or 104(128)-bit. Larger key
lengths are more secure. Some wireless network cards are only able to use
40(64)-bit encryption. If all your clients are able to communicate at
104(128)-bit, choose 104(128)-bit.
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Key
If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal
digits) WEP encryption Key in the fields provided. For 104(128)-bit
encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key in the
fields provided. You have the option of entering four different keys to store
on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. Select only one key out of the four provided in the Default
Key drop-down list. For added security, change your key often. When you
change the key on one wireless device, remember that it must be changed for all
wireless devices and access points in the network.
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If
you are adding the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to an existing network and will be using an
existing encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in
charge of the network. The same key must be used when configuring the
encryption for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router. The administrator must make any changes to
all access points and wireless clients on a network. Changing the key on just
one access point or wireless client disconnects it from the rest of the
network.
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WPA
If you wish to
enable WPA encryption, select WPA from the Network Authentication list.
WPA is an upgrade
to the WEP standard for securing your wireless network.
If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA
support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell Wireless wireless
client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software update for
your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
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WPA Pre-shared Key
WPA Pre-Shared Key (PSK) is a field where the password is entered. All wireless
clients must also use this password to gain access to the network. Note that
the Key format must also match the setting for the wireless clients.
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Key Format
Key Format is a box that lists 2 items: Hexadecimal Digits (numbers 0
through 9 and letters A through F) and ASCII Characters (any letter,
number, or symbol). Select the proper format for your key. If your wireless
client(s) only support one of the two formats, be sure to specify the correct
one.
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WPA Group Rekey Interval
WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key
rotations. The lower the number, the faster your encryption key will rotate,
however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow
down.
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WPA Encryption WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity
Protocol) is the most commonly used encryption method. AES (Advanced
Encryption Standard) can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.
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Internet Connection Settings
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NOTE:
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The
Setup Wizard enters the required cable/DSL ISP settings into the router after
you have completed the Router Installation successfully. These settings should only be
changed manually if the Setup Wizard is unsuccessful.
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NOTE:
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If
the device is put in AP mode, the Internet Connection Settings will
not be available.
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Your ISP
Requires You to Input Host Computer Name or Domain Name
If your ISP
requires that you input a host computer name or domain name, click to select Your
ISP requires you to input Host Computer Name or Domain Name. Type the
appropriate values in the fields provided.
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Host
computer names and domain names are only used by cable modem ISPs.
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Internet
Connection Settings
Your ISP
Requires You to Input WAN Ethernet MAC
If your ISP
requires that you input a WAN Ethernet MAC address, click to select Your ISP
requires you to input WAN Ethernet MAC. In the field provided, type the
public WAN (cable/DSL) MAC address assigned to your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband
Router. You can find
the WAN MAC address on the back panel of the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router
or on the Device
Information page in the web-based configuration tool.
Connection
Type
Select the
connection type from the list. Three options are available.
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Cable
Modem
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DSL
(Static)
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DSL
(PPPoE)
Cable Modem
Settings
No additional
settings are required. Make sure that the settings listed are correct.
DSL Static IP
Settings
In the fields
provided, type the IP address, IP subnet mask, ISP gateway address, and Domain
Name Server (DNS) IP address provided by your ISP.
DSL PPPoE
Settings
Point to Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a standard specifying how a host computer interacts with
a broadband modem (for example, DSL, cable, or wireless) to access the network.
In many respects PPPoE is similar to the Dialup Networking approach. If
you have a DSL (PPPoE) Internet connection, enter the PPPoE user name and password
provided by your ISP.
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NOTICE:
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If
you are charged for your Internet Connection by the minute, unplug the
network cable from the Internet port on the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband
Router when Internet
access is no longer desired.
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Save & Apply
Use the Save
& Apply page to submit all the network setting changes you have made.
Click the Save & Restart button to update the network configurations
for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router.
New settings are
written to the firmware, and the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router reboots automatically.
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NOTE:
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If
you have wireless clients in your network, you must configure the clients' wireless
network cards to match the settings for the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband
Router.
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