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1 N.Plu g W ireless b/g/n Po wer Adapter Access P oint Use r ’ s Manual.
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T able of Contents AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual iii Table of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................1 1.1 Overview ..................................................
T able of Contents AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual iv 4.2.4 Access Control ..................................................................................................... 42 4.2.5 WDS Settings ...................................................
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 1 1 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview The AirLive N.Plug is a wirel ess B/G/N multi-mode (Repeater /AP/Router) network device with support of 3G USB dongl e and xDSL WAN.
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 2 Figure 1.1: AirLive Newsletter Support System 1.3 Product Features Repeater, AP, Router a ll-in-one compact design! Extend your coverage distanc e of current wireless network! Configuration free with WPS Easy-installation!! Plug directly onto electric socket/outlet! IEEE 802.
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 3 1.4 Physical Details 1.4.1 Status LED/WPS WPS button Press the physical WPS button on t he Wireless Router once, or go to enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless > WPS page), then the LED will star t to flash.
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 4 Flashing Try to surf Internet Off Surfing Internet is successfully Internet Internet Yellow On Fail to surf Internet Off WLAN function off On WLAN li.
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 5 Hardware Mode Selector and USB port AP In order switch to AP mode, User need to MANUALLY flick the hardware switch to the line labe led AP. The device will reboot which takes about 45 seconds. After the device has fully started, it will automatically into the selected AP mode.
1. Introduction AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 6 Hardware Radio switch, WAN/LAN1 por t, LAN2 port and R-SMA Antenna Connector WAN/LAN1 port (Ethernet) When the mode sets to AP mode and user can use .
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 7 2 2. Operation Modes This device provides operational applicatio ns with Router, AP and Repeater modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box.
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 8 2.2 Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this devi ce connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless netwo rk adapter) to a wireless network.
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 9 2.3 Repeater Mode There are three selectable sub modes under Repeater . 2.3.1 Repeater Mode (Default Mode) If the sub mode sets to Repeater ( Universal Repeater ) mode, it can also extend the wireless coverage of another wireless AP or router .
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 10 If set to Repeater ( Repeating Router ) mode, In Repeating Router mode, the AP will behave just the same as the Client mode for wir eless function. However , Router functions are added between the wireless W AN side and the Ethernet LAN side.
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 11 2.3.3 Client Mode For entering Client Mode, user needs to set t he hardware switch to Repeater first. Then user can access to the web user interface of N.Plug, either use the Wi zard function or just go to “Wireless Æ Basic” for selecting the Client Mode via the drop down box.
2. Operation Modes AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 12 If set to Repeater ( Client ) mode, If set to Client mode, this device can work like a wireless station when it’ s connected to a computer so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 13 3.1 Hardware Connection 3.1.1 AP/Router Mode Connect via RJ-45 (Ethernet) cable 1. Set N.Plug in “AP mode” or “Router” Mode by using the hardware switch at the top of N.Plug 2. For Router mode, please connect Internet line to the WAN port.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 14 Configure one N.Plug as Repeater without WPS 1. Set N.Plug in “Repeater mode” by using t he hardware switch at the top of N.Plug. 2. Plug-in N.Plug at the electrical outlet and wait about 2 minutes for devices to complete boot up.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 15 3.2 Login Step1. Make sure the connection between yo ur computer and Wireless Router setup successfully. Step2. Start your Web Browser. Step3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's def ault IP address: http://192.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 16 Step2. Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “c md” command in the column to open the MS-DOS window. Step1. The Wireless Router is properly installed and connection with computer is OK, and it is already powered ON.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 17 Step6. Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have a router, th is must be the case.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 18 3.3 Common Connection Types 3.3.1 Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (ph ysical) address.
3. Installation AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 19 PPTP Mainly used in Europe. You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually allocated automatically, but may be Static (Fixed). 1. PPTP Server IP Address. 2. User name and password.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 20 After login successfully, please click the Set up Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of this device.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 21 4.1 Setup Wizard The setup wizard will guide you to configure a ccess point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step. 4.1.1 Router Mode Step 1- Wireless Setting User can set the SSID, wireless encryption in this page.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 22 Step2- WAN Configuration You can select the WAN connection type in th is page. N.Plug supports DHCP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP, PPPoE, BigPond, and 3G.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 23 WAN Connection Type If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 24 4.1.2 Repeater Mode Step 1- Mode Selection and Site Survey User can further select one of the three sub mode in this page. There are three sub modes supported by N.Plug. We will take R epeater mode as an example here.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 25 Site Survey You can use this page to s earch the remote AP you wanted. After clicking on the Site Survey button, N.Plug will list all availability AP’s or Routers in range. Please se lect your desired AP and click.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 26 4.1.3 AP Mode Step 1- Wireless Setting User can select the set the SSID, wireless encryption in this page. SSID A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wirele ss network (case-sensitive).
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 27 4.2 Wireless 4.2.1 Basic Settings 4.2.1.1 AP/Router Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 28 supported rate. 2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.11n supported rate. 2.4GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n supported rate. User can select WDS disable/ WDS enable/ WDS only from the pull-down list.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 29 to stations. Disabled: This Wireless Router will hide the network name to stations. If stations want to c onnect to this Wireless Router, this Router’s network name(SSID) should be known in advance to make a connection.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 30 Repeater Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 31 2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.11n supported rate. 2.4GHz (B+G+N): 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n supported rate. Local SSID A SSID is referred to a netwo rk name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wirele ss network(case-sensitive).
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 32 Repeating Router Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 33 Band You can choose one mode of the following you need. The default is 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode. 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.4GHz (N): 802.11n supported rate only.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 34 Channel Width This function will be availa ble under 2.4GHz (N ), 2.4GHz (G+N), 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode. Select 20MHz the channel number will be form 5~11 and auto; Select 20/40MHz channel width the channel number will be form 1~11 and auto.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 35 stations. If stations want to c onnect to this Wireless Router, this Router’s network name(SSID) should be known in advance to make a connection. WMM The Wi-Fi Multiple Media function is available under 2.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 36 Client Disable Wireless LAN Interface Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the top will be off. Band You can choose one mode of the following you need.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 37 repeated Router or AP. Channel Width This function will be availa ble under 2.4GHz (N ), 2.4GHz (G+N), 2.4GHz (B+G+N) mode. Select 20MHz the channel number will be form 5~11 and auto; Select 20/40MHz channel width the channel number will be form 1~11 and auto.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 38 Fragment Threshold Fragmentation mechanis m is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO Wireless Router o ften transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 39 RF Output Power Select the transmi tting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%. 4.2.3 Security Encryption Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2-Mixed.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 40 WEP 802.1x Authentication: Check t he box to enable the 802.1x authentication. Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: Hexadecimal (WEP 64-bit): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 41 provided by your ISP. The default is 1812. RADIUS Server Password: Enter the password that the AP shares with the RADIUS Server. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA2-Mixed Personal (Pre-Shared Key) Authentication Mode: Select Ente rprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-Shared Key) mode.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 42 Enterprise (RADIUS) RADIUS Server IP Address: Enter the RADIUS Server’s IP Address provided by your ISP. RADIUS Server Port: Enter the RADIUS Server’s port number provided by your ISP. The default is 1812.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 43 MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 char acters) of a stati on that is allowed to access this Wireless Router. The format of the address should be XXXXXXXXXXXX. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 44 Step1. Users would like to set up the WDS function, please go to Wireless Æ Basic Settings page to enable WDS function, and set the APs into the same Channel Number. After setting up, please cli ck Apply Changes button to execute.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 45 MAC Address MAC Address: Enter the Wire less BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the other wireless AP that you want to c onnect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status Æ Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 46 WEP WEP Key Format: For WEP 64 bits and WEP 128 bits encryption type, the selection of WEP Key Format are Hex and ASCII. WEP Key: If select Hex if you are using hexadecimal numbers (0-9, or A-F).
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 47 Delete Selected Click Delet e Selected to delete the selected AP information. Delete All Click Delete All to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset to restore the settings. 4.2.6 Site Survey Site Survey Check this button to renew all the listed access point.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 48 4.2.7 WPS Disable WPS Check the box to disabl e the WPS function, default setting is enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current st atus of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to UnConfigured to re-configured the WPS connection.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 49 4.2.8 Schedule Enable Wireless Schedule Check the box to enable the schedul e function. Set up the time to schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 50 4.3 Internet Setting 4.3.1 WAN Interface WAN Connection Type DHCP Client If the DHCP Client connection be sele cted, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically. Host Name: Enter the network area name in the column.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 51 Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway acco rding to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 52 PPPoE If the PPPoE be selected, user has to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 53 PPTP If the PPTP be selected, user has to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP addr ess provided by your ISP here.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 54 Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This f unction will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 55 sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the conn ection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull- down menu.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 56 z Attain DNS Automatically z Set DNS Manually z DNS 1 z DNS 2 z DNS3 Select to Attain DNS Automaticall y or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 57 Enable uPNP… Check to enable the listed functions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset to restore to default values.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 58 Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current Port Forwarding information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to de lete items which are selected.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 59 Current Filter Table Shows the current IP filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete Selected button to de lete items which are selected. Delete All Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 60 Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the se ttings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to re store to default values.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 61 Reset Click Reset button to re store to default values. Current Filter Table Shows the current URL address filter information. Delete Selected Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset Click Reset button to rest.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 62 4.3.7 DDNS Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Select the desired DDNS Service Provider DynDNS or TZO from the pull-down list. Domain Name Here shows the domai n name of the service provider.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 63 4.3.8 Router Setup Enable Dynamic Route Dynamic routing performs the same function as static routing except it is steadier. Dynamic r outing allows routing tables in routers to change as the possibl e routes change.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 64 Enable Static Route If you connect severa l routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 65 4.4 System 4.4.1 LAN Interface IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wirele ss Router. Default IP address is 192.168.1.254 (Router/AP mode) or 192.168.1.253 (Client Mode). Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 66 DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192. 168.1.100 to 192.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 67 IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP server assigned to a certain connected station. MAC Address: Enter the MAC addre ss of a certain station, and then the DHCP server will to distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once they connected.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 68 Clone MAC Address Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally conn ected your Internet connection to.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 69 NTP server Manual IP Setting You may choose to select NTP se rver from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a specific server manually. Apply Changes After completing the setti ngs on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 70 4.4.3 Denial-of-Service Enable DoS Prevention DoS (Denial of Service) attacks c an flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 71 Select All After you enabled the DoS pr evention, you can click to select all DoS preventions.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 72 4.4.5 Save/Reload Setting Save Settings to File Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC. Load Settings form File Click the Browse button to find and open the previous saved file (the browser will display to correct file path.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 73 Confirmed Password Key in the password again to confirm. 4.4.7 QoS.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 74 Enable QoS This function improves on line gaming exper ience by ensuring that game traffic is prioritized over ot her network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Automatic Uplink/Download Speed Check the box to enable the aut omatic uplink/ download speed function.
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 75 4.5 Ststus 4.5.1 Status User can check the running information about N.Plug in this page..
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 76 4.5.2 Statistics User can check the wireless connection information in this page..
4. Web Configuratio n AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 77 4.5.3 Log User can check the system log in this page. 4.6 Reboot User can reboot the N.Plug by clicking the Reboot button.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 78 5.1 Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: z TCP/IP network settings z Internet Access configuration z Wireless configuration 5.2 Windows Clients z This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router .
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 79 5.2.2 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connect ion. 2. Right - click the Local Area Connection ic on and select Properties. Y ou should see a screen like the following: 3.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 80 4. Click on the Properties button. Y ou s hould then see a screen like the following. Ensure your TCP/IP settings ar e correct, as described below . Using DHCP z T o use DHCP , select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically .
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 81 5.2.3 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. Y ou should see a screen like the following: 3.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 82 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP z T o use DHCP , select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically . This is the default Windows setting. Using this is reco mmended.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 83 5.2.4 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows Vista 1. Go to S tart > Control Panel> Networ k and Internet> Networ k and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections> Local Area Connection.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 84 4. Click on the Properties button. Y ou s hould then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP z T o use DHCP , select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically .
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 85 5.2.5 Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 7 1. Go to S tart > Control Panel> Ne twork and Sharing Center> Manage Network Connections> Local Area Connect ion. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection ic on and choose Properties.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 86 4. Click on the Properties button. Y ou should then see a screen like the following. Using DHCP z T o use DHCP , select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically .
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 87 5.2.6 Internet Access T o configure your PCs to use the Wi reless Router for Internet access: z Ensure that the ADSL modem, D SL m odem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 88 3. Select Connect to the Inter net and click Next to continue. 4. Select Broadband (PPPoE). 5. Enter User name and Password that provided by the ISP , then click Connect to make a connection. For Windows 7 1.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 89 5.2.7 Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you c an access the Internet via the Wireless Router . The procedure is as follow 1. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. 2. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 90 5. T o apply your changes: z Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available.
5. PC Configuration AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 91 WPA WPA2 WPA-Mixed 802.1x RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an aut hentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links.
Appendix A T roubleshooting AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 92 Overview This chapter covers some common problem s that may be encount ered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
Appendix A T roubleshooting AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 93 Internet Access Problem 1: When I enter a URL or IP address I get a time out error. Solution 1: A number of things could be causing this. Try the following troubleshooting steps. z Check if other PCs work.
Appendix A T roubleshooting AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 94 z The SSID on your PC and the Wi reless Router are the same. z Remember that the SSID is ca se-sensitive. So, for example "Workgroup" does NOT match "workgroup." z Both your PC and the Wirele ss Router must have the same setting for security.
B. Appendix B About Wireless LANs AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 95 B Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential.
Appendix B About Wireless LANs AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 96 WEP 64 Bits, 128 Bits. Key For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. WEP Authentication Open S ystem or Shared Key. z WP A/WP A2/ WP A-Mixed WP A/WP A2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP .
B. Appendix B About Wireless LANs AirLive N.Plug User ’ s Manual 97 Disable If there is no security is enabled on the Wireless Router, the security of each station should be disabled as well. And, you can connect the Wireless Router without security, but it is NOT recommended.
An important point after buying a device AirLive N.Plug (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought AirLive N.Plug yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data AirLive N.Plug - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, AirLive N.Plug you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get AirLive N.Plug will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of AirLive N.Plug, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime AirLive N.Plug.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with AirLive N.Plug. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device AirLive N.Plug along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
