Before you start

Please Note: The IP Addressing in this document is for illustrative purposes only. The public IP's provided by your ISP will be different and unique to your internet account. With Network Address Translation enabled, any private network addressing scheme can be used that is consistent with your LAN settings. Browse into the Netopia router's web interface at http://192.168.1.254 (if using the default IP setting). If your network has a different IP addressing scheme, modify this accordingly. Login with the admin user name and password. Admin login is required to save changes. If you are unsure of this, contact your network administrator. Remember to click the button to save any entries. Hitting the back button without clicking will undo any changes. Once you have completed your configuration, click on the symbol in your upper right hand corner to validate the changes. Then click on Save and Restart.

The Netopia Web GUI Interface (Firmware Version 7.2 and later)

Configuration for MAC Address Authentication

From the Home screen, click on Configure. Click on LAN. Click on Wireless in the Other LAN Options box. Check the Enable Wireless checkbox. You can use the default SSID (Network ID) setting, or change to your own setting. This must match the Network ID of the Wireless Network cards installed in the computer(s). Each router ships with a unique Network ID value. You can enter your own alpha-numeric string for this value up to 32 characters. Encryption (or Privacy) should be set to Off - No Privacy. Click on Submit. Click on Advanced under Other Wireless Options. The Default Channel setting is preset at 6. This refers to radio frequency ranges within the 2.4 Ghz range and can be changed as long as the wireless network settings match. Enable Closed System Mode: is Unchecked by default. When unchecked, or in Open Mode, this ESSID will be broadcast as an available wireless network to any compatible WiFi Device within broadcast reach. When checked (enabled), or in Closed Mode, it will be necessary to enter the ESSID value into the client card configuration to permit access to the available network. In Closed Mode the Netopia wireless network is hidden from the scanning features of other wireless-enabled computers. The only clients allowed to access your network are those configured with the same ESSID value. Closed System mode is recommended for increased security from unauthorized access or unwanted detection of a wireless "hotspot". WEP Encryption (or Privacy) is Off - No Privacy. Click on Submit. Click on MAC Authorization. Enable Wireless MAC Authorization should be Checked. Submit. A new box appears for Authorized Wireless MAC Addresses. Click on the Add button. Allow Access? remains Checked (for allowed devices). Enter the Hardware MAC Address from the wireless network card. You can also deny access to a specified Hardware MAC Address by deselecting the Allow Access? checkbox. Submit. Click on the Add or Edit more Wireless MAC Address entries link. Add additional entries, or highlight existing entries to Edit or Delete them. Once you have input all necessary information, click on the symbol in your upper right hand corner to validate the changes. Validation passed, then click on Save and Restart.

Conclusion

Your Netopia router is now configured for both a wired and wireless LAN environment. The 10/100 Ethernet switch incorporated into the 3300 Wireless series router allows instant connectivity to your existing ethernet LAN, either directly plugged into the router's hub or to an external hub. The 3D Reach Wireless LAN will provide network access to 802.11b compliant devices on your network as well. Please consult the documentation provided with the wireless LAN card for individual manufacturers instructions and requirements.