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Dell TrueMobile 2300 User Manual

Dell TrueMobile 2300 User Manual

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
  • Page 2 A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to an xDSL or cable modem, the Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet.
  • Page 3 4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing. Ethernet bridge: Enables file and print sharing between wired and wireless computers. In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The Wireless Broadband Router supports up to 252 clients.

  • Page 5: Dell™Truemobile™2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide

    Web-based Configuration Tool Overview Your TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different router configuration.
  • Page 6 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP WAN DHCP Client Enabled ESSID (wireless network name) wireless Channel Encryption No Encryption DHCP Server Enabled NAT Routing Enabled Back to Contents Page...

  • Page 7: Configuration Steps For Common Scenarios

    Modem Connection Installing And Configuring The Router For Non-Ethernet Cable Connections Configuring Your Router For The Existing Network Configuring Your TrueMobile 2300 Router For Gaming How to Set Wireless Encryption In Your Router? How to Turn Off Broadcast SSID? Setting Up As An Access Point Setting Up File &...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications And Regulatory Information

    If you are uncertain of the policy that applies to the use of wireless devices in a specific organization or environment (an airport, for example), you are encouraged to ask for authorization to use the Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless device before you turn it on.
  • Page 9 Protocols TCP/ IP, IPX, UDP, DHCP Client, DHCP Server Environment Operating Humidity 10% to 85% (Non-Condensing) Storage Humidity 5% to 90% (Non-Condensing) Operating Temperature 0° to 40° C (32° F to 104° F) Storage Temperature 0° to 70° C (32° F to 158° F) Power specification Receive Sensitivity 11Mbps: 10-5 BER @ -80 dBm, typical...

  • Page 10: Regulatory Information

    Dell Computer Corporation is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by unauthorized modification of the devices included with this Dell TrueMobile 2300 kit, or the substitution or attachment of connecting cables and equipment other than that specified by Dell Computer Corporation. The correction of interference caused by such unauthorized modification, substitution or attachment is the responsibility of the user.
  • Page 11 This requirement is likely to change over time, allowing you to use your wireless LAN card in more areas within France. Please check with ART for the latest information (www.art-telecom.fr) NOTE: Your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW. Back to Top ¡@...
  • Page 12 To determine whether you are allowed to use your wireless network device in a specific country, please check to see if the radio type number that is printed on the identification label of your device is listed on the radio approval list posted on the general Dell support site at support.dell.com.
  • Page 13 During the first 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties: For the first 90 days of the 90-day limited warranty and the first year of all other limited warranties, we will repair any Dell- branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship.
  • Page 14 "Total Satisfaction" return policy for most products that you - the end-user customer - purchase directly from Dell. Under this policy, you may return to Dell products that you purchased directly from Dell for a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid, less shipping and handling and applicable restocking fees as follows: •...
  • Page 15 What will Dell do? During the first year of all limited warranties: During the first year of all limited warranties, we will repair any Dell- branded hardware products returned to us that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship. If we are not able to repair the product, we will replace it with a comparable product that is new or refurbished.
  • Page 16 While Dell offers a wide selection of software and peripheral products, we do not specifically test or guarantee that all of the products we offer work with any or all of the various models of Dell computers, nor do we test or guarantee all of the products we sell on the hundreds of different brands of computers available today.
  • Page 17 Guarantee will be the end user's sole and exclusive remedy against Dell or any of its affiliates, and neither Dell nor any of its affiliates shall be liable for loss of profit or contracts, or any other indirect or consequential loss arising from negligence, breach of contract, or howsoever.

  • Page 18: Glossary

    Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, Broadband Router? depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation Can the Dell TrueMobile provides good placement of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 19: Access Point

    Access Point: An access point is a device on the wireless network that receives and retransmits data. It allows computers with wireless network adapters to be connected, typically, to an Ethernet network. Cable Modem: A cable modem is a device that enables you to hook up your PC to the Internet via a local cable TV line. Client: A client is a computer on a network.
  • Page 20 169.254.10.2. None of the numbers can be greater than 255. Each Ethernet interface has an IP address. For the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, there is a Ethernet interface and a Ethernet interface;...
  • Page 21 Network Adapter: A network adapter is a device expansion card that provides the physical connection between a computer and the network. There are many types of adapters. They include PC cards for laptops, a card that fits into a slot on your computer, just like you install a sound card or modem card, and embedded cards, embedded USB adapters, USB dongle adapters, and USB desktop adapters.

  • Page 22: Virtual Server

    data into small units, called "packets," to be sent to another computer and how the receiving computer reassembles the packets into a single file. IP determines how the packets are routed across the Internet. See Internet Protocol. Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN): A VLAN is a network of computers that behave as if they are connected to the same wire, even though they may be physically located on different segments of a LAN.

  • Page 23: Online Customer Support

    Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Dell disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own.
  • Page 24 When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; although, you may choose to use the default SSID, "wireless", for your Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 25 WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption. TrueMobile 2300 supports both WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). WEP provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router.
  • Page 26 TKIP is the most commonly used encryption method; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, TrueMobile 2300 also supports AES (Advanced Encryption Security) encryption. AES will replace 802.11's RC4-based encryption under 802.11i specification.

  • Page 27: Front Panel

    Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: Represents Activity...

  • Page 28: Back Panel

    LAN 2 Network Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at LAN 3 10Mbps. LAN 4 Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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  • Page 30 Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also provides links to the User's Guide on the TrueMobile 2300 CD and also the Dell support website.
  • Page 31 Installation -- to begin installing your router and configure computers for Internet connectivity. User's Guide -- to allow you view the User's Guide (this document). Exit -- to end the Setup Wizard. Installation > Setup your computer After you select Installation from the main menu, the figure below will display. Click Setup First Computer if you want to install the router on a computer that is used to connect to Internet with Cable or DSL modem.
  • Page 32 Installation > Setup your computer > Setup First Computer After you select Setup First Computer from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Installation Overview Display the general steps required for the configuration process. 1. Verify Internet connection on your computer with DSL/Cable modem Remind you to establish an active Internet connection before taking the next step.
  • Page 33 If you are using a PPPoE connection, your computer will need to reboot. Click Next and then click OK to reboot. The first Setup Wizard window after reboot.
  • Page 34 2. Connect Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to your network Step 1: Illustrate how one connects the Cable or DSL modem to the router..
  • Page 35 Step 2: Illustrate how one connects the router to the PC.
  • Page 36 Step 3: Illustrate how one connects the power supply to the router.
  • Page 37 3. Configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box.
  • Page 38 Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your router after clicking Next. Congratulations You have successfully installed the router and configure the first PC for Internet access.
  • Page 39 This window explains the information on wireless settings and how to enhance the security of your router. Back to Top...
  • Page 40 Installation > Setup your computer > Setup Additional Computers After you select Setup Additional Computers from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Select Wired Connection or Wireless Connection between your computer and the router. Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computers to the network via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 41 Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computer to the network via wireless channel.
  • Page 42 Congratulations You have successfully connected the PC to the network.
  • Page 43 Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 44 You can install the control utility on your PC when you step through the setup process using the Setup Wizard. 1. Insert the TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router Setup Wizard and User Guide CD into the CD drive. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard program.
  • Page 45 The control utility program is by default set up to run automatically upon each system startup. If the utility does not start automatically, click Start -> Programs -> Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router -> Dell Control Utility to invoke the utility program.
  • Page 46 Log Off Overview The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher) or Netscape (4.0 or higher) must be used for the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 47 Back to Top Log Off To prevent confusion when multiple people try to configure the Wireless Broadband Router simultaneously, the web-based configuration tool allows one user at most to access the configuration screen of the router at any time. However, there is a five minute default timeout period after the current administrator discontinues his usage of the web-based configuration tool, before the others are allowed to access the tool again.
  • Page 48 Cable Modem Connection NOTE: It's recommended that you install the router for Internet connectivity with the Setup Wizard provided on the TrueMobile 2300 CD. Perform the below installation steps only when you are unable to install the router with the Setup Wizard for Internet connectivity.
  • Page 49 This configuration will work properly with a cable modem provider that does not require authentication. Back to Top Cable Modem with name settings 1. Connect the Ethernet port on the Cable modem to the Internet port on the router via an Ethernet cable. 2.
  • Page 50 NOTE: It's recommended that you install the router for Internet connectivity with the Setup Wizard provided on the TrueMobile 2300 CD. Perform the below installation steps only when you are unable to install the router with the Setup Wizard for Internet connectivity.
  • Page 51 will reboot with the default settings and the setup should complete at this point. Information: The Wireless Broadband Router is configured by default with the following settings: The Cable/xDSL interface is configured with the DHCP client enabled. The Local Area Network and Wireless interfaces are configured with the DHCP server enabled. No user name, password, computer name, or workgroup name are enabled.
  • Page 52 5. Turn on cable modem. The modem may need several minutes to initialize. 6. Insert the TrueMobile 2300 CD into the CDROM drive on the computer to start the Setup Wizard and select "Installation" and "Setup First Computer" to begin the installation of the router.
  • Page 53 Back to Contents Page Configuring Your Router for the Existing Network If you have an existing network, chances are you have already configured network services on the network. In this case, you would use the router as a pure Access Point to extend the range of your network by allowing more attachment of wireless and wired computers.
  • Page 54 11. Note the status bar at the bottom of the screen. 12. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front of the unit blinks. 13. When your web browser returns to the main page of the Wireless Broadband Route, the device has successfully restarted with the new settings.
  • Page 55 Configuring Your Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Router for Gaming This section will assist in configuring the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Router for gaming. In some cases, the firewall feature of the router will cause a game not to function as intended. This document will not provide details for each game, but will discuss how to open TCP/IP ports for one or more system.
  • Page 56 Without wireless security options configured in your network, an eavesdropper within your wireless range may be able to access the network and the data that is being transmitted over it. TrueMobile 2300 provides WEP and WPA encryption for wireless security.
  • Page 57 Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 58 Back to Contents Page How to turn off Broadcast SSID? 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, (or the default address http://192.168.2.1.) 2. Click on the "Advanced Settings" tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Click on "Advanced Wireless" on the left navigation bar. 4.
  • Page 59 Back to Contents Page Setting up as an Access Point 1. Open your web browser and go to http://my.router, (or the default address http://192.168.2.1.) 2. Click the Basic Settings tab on the top navigation bar. 3. Select Access Point Mode. 4.

  • Page 60: Sharing A Printer

    Introduction Now that you have completed the setup of your network with the TrueMobile 2300 router, you can start sharing files and printers. This is helpful if, for example, your home has 3 computers and only one printer. You can configure your network so that all 3 computers can share the same printer.

  • Page 61: Sharing Files

    The printer is now available for the other computers to use. Perform the following steps on the other computers: 1. Click Start->Settings->Printers. 2. Double click the Add Printer icon 3. Click Next on the first screen 4. On the next screen select Network printer then click Next 5.
  • Page 62 Back to Contents Page How To Setup WinXP Clients Connecting To The Router Configuring the Wireless Connection: Microsoft Windows XP Zero Configuration Microsoft's Windows XP Zero Configuration provides the driver and configuration software for the configuration of the adapter without using software provided by another manufacturer. Configuring Automatic Network Connections To configure one or more wireless networks for auto connection, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 63 Note: For more information click Learn about setting up wireless network configuration provided by Microsoft. Enabling Encryption Because wireless networks transmit data using radio frequency transmission, other computers with wireless network adapters that are within range of your wireless broadband router can connect to your network. You can deter unauthorized access to your wireless network by enabling encryption.
  • Page 65 How do I install the Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? Each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports up to about a 150 to 200 foot radius, depending on obstacles and interference issues. For smaller installations a little experimentation provides good placement of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 66 FAQs Hardware Installation Software Configuration: How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? How do I locate the MAC address for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Internet Settings Wireless Attributes Supported Features Troubleshooting Other Glossary...
  • Page 67 How do I install TCP/IP? How do I enable Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)? How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic or static IP addresses? If I do not have a broadband connection, what do I do?
  • Page 68 Software Configuration Internet Settings Wireless Attributes: What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Does the signal travel through walls? What devices cause interference? Can I roam to another subnet with the Dell TrueMobile 2300?
  • Page 69 Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support bridging of two or more Ethernet LANS? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support repeating? Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support notebook computers with integrated wireless adapters and wireless adapters from vendors other than Dell?
  • Page 70 Supported Features Troubleshooting: I cannot access the Internet through the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. What should I do? My computer is not connected to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, what should I do? There are only some clients on the LAN work. What should I do? My browser does not display the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 71 How do I find out about firmware upgrades? What is the actual speed throughput for the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Are there any known health issues caused by Radio Frequency (RF) transmission from the Dell TrueMobile 2300? Is this a shared or switched technology medium? What is the difference between Bluetooth and 802.11?
  • Page 72 Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port...

  • Page 73: Wireless Settings

    Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Router by the Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Gaming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview The information on this menu provides you a general overview of your network status. On the left side of the screen, it displays the status of current connection to your router.
  • Page 74 WPA enabled on your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell TrueMobile wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
  • Page 75 Gaming menu can solve these problems. This section will guide you how to configure the device for gaming. Your TrueMobile 2300 Router has an integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall that rejects any unsolicited data from the Internet to access the computer on your LAN. Basically, if you do not request data, the...
  • Page 76 data will not be allowed by the firewall to pass. Applications like email and web browsing are unaffected by NAT because in each case, you make this request to receive the email or web page. However, some applications (such as Internet messaging and gaming applications) will not function correctly. It is because the requests for data do not originate from your computer but from a device/computer out on the Internet, and the NAT firewall blocks the data needed for those applications.

  • Page 77: Remote Access

    Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly.

  • Page 78: Advanced Settings

    Advanced Settings To configure the advanced settings of the router, click Login button to login the Web-based Configuration Tool. The web- based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.

  • Page 79: Router Mode

    Router Mode The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router device comes with two operating modes, the Gateway mode and the Access Point 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 Internet port in the Gateway mode.

  • Page 80: Wireless Security

    When you configure the Wireless Broadband Router, you must set the wireless parameters listed below. If you are adding the Wireless Broadband Router to an existing wireless network, see your network administrator or the person who initially set up the wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the wireless settings, see the descriptions below. NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Wireless Broadband Router settings.
  • Page 81 WPA enabled on your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell TrueMobile wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.

  • Page 82: Internet Connection Settings

    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. WPA Encryption WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - it is the most commonly used encryption method and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - it can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.
  • Page 83 No additional settings are required. Make sure that the settings listed above are correct for Cable Modem connection. DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided (listed below), enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, ISP gateway address, and Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 84 (see Figure 1). NOTE: The TrueMobile 2300 router offers 2 ways to check the status of your network. One is Device Status feature in web configuration tool mentioned here. The other is through the Windows-based software program - control utility.
  • Page 85 WAN MAC MAC address for the WAN interface Router Name the name for the Wireless Broadband Router (the default is TrueMobile 2300) Version number of the firmware currently installed on the Wireless Broadband Firmware Version Router and the release date of the firmware...

  • Page 86: Intruder Detection Log

    Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. These three pages are for your information only. The System Tools section also includes features to reload the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Wireless Broadband Router, and reset the unit.

  • Page 87: Display Routing Table

    Back to Top Display Routing Table Indicator Description Type The type of routing. This can be either: LAN or WAN interface (INTF) Static routing Destination LAN IP Either an entire network or a specific IP address. An IP address ending in .0 refers to a Address network.

  • Page 88: Load Default Settings

    Dell periodically releases firmware updates to provide improved performance or capabilities. Use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Wireless Broadband Router. You can check Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades. Download the new firmware first before upgrade, and save it to one of the clients in your network.

  • Page 89: Reset Device

    NOTE: Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router firmware file. Click the START button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Wireless Broadband Router, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front panel of the unit blinks.
  • Page 90 IP address must also be the same for all devices on your network. NOTE: Dell strongly suggests you do not change the IP address unless there is a specific reason for doing so. While you are changing the IP address, be aware that: Changing the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router also changes the IP address pool if the DHCP server is enabled.

  • Page 91: Dhcp Server Settings

    10.0.0.1-10.254.254.254 172.16.0.1-172.31.254.254 192.168.0.1-192.168.254.254 You must use the new IP address to access the web-based configuration tool. NOTICE: You should only change the IP address or IP subnet mask if you are installing the Wireless Broadband Router on an existing wired network and the DHCP server function for your Wireless Broadband Router is disabled in the Advanced Settings.

  • Page 92: Advanced Wireless

    Router with the use of a site survey tool. If you want to increase wireless network security, you can enable this feature. Mode TrueMobile 2300 Router is 802.11g-compatible. You can select "both b & g" (dual mode), or "802.11b", or "802.11g" from the Mode list. SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a 32-character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipment that make up the wireless network.

  • Page 93: Rts Threshold

    Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridging can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network and/or to provide wired access to a remote computer(s). You need two or more Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Routers to setup Wireless Bridging. To setup wireless bridging, configure the wireless settings for all of your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless...
  • Page 94 6. Ensure Advanced Options is unchecked. 7. Enable Wireless Bridge. 8. Enter the Wireless MAC address(es) of the other Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router(s) that you want to bridge. NOTE: To connect two bridges together, enter the MAC address of the bridge at the other end. To connect three bridges together, enter the MAC addresses of the other two bridges in the bridge acted as the multipoint center.

  • Page 95: Parental Control

    12. Repeat steps 1 to 11 for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless Broadband Routers set to same wireless settings and all router(s) not directly connected to Internet should be configured to Access point mode.
  • Page 96 4. Click Add to enter the rule to the router. 5. To remove an existing rule, check the "Del" checkbox next to the MAC address and click the DEL button. 6. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings DMZ (demilitarized zone) feature allows access to all ports.

  • Page 97: Port Triggering

    4. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. 5. In the Destination MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the computer you want to receive the connection request.

  • Page 98: Static Routing

    5. Specify the range of the Public Ports by entering the start and end port numbers in the required fields. 6. Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or both (TCP and UDP) as the Public Port Type. 7.
  • Page 99 Allow remote user to configure the device If you would like a remote user to be able to administer your Wireless Broadband Router over the Internet, check the box titled Allow remote user to configure the device. Enter the IP address for the remote administration host computer.
  • Page 100 3. Right click the icon and select Property. 4. Click Settings. 5. Click Add. 6. Enter Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service and select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 to host a public HTTP server.
  • Page 101 Back to Top Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 102 Back to Contents Page How to Configure the Router by the Control Utility: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide My Network Overview Wireless Settings Network Access Control Gaming Remote Access Administration Diagnostics Advanced Settings My Network Overview The information on this menu provides you a general overview of your network status. On the left side of the screen, it displays the status of current connection to your router.
  • Page 103 WPA enabled on your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell TrueMobile wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
  • Page 104 Gaming menu can solve these problems. This section will guide you how to configure the device for gaming. Your TrueMobile 2300 Router has an integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall that rejects any unsolicited data from the Internet to access the computer on your LAN. Basically, if you do not request data, the...
  • Page 105 data will not be allowed by the firewall to pass. Applications like email and web browsing are unaffected by NAT because in each case, you make this request to receive the email or web page. However, some applications (such as Internet messaging and gaming applications) will not function correctly. It is because the requests for data do not originate from your computer but from a device/computer out on the Internet, and the NAT firewall blocks the data needed for those applications.
  • Page 106 Upgrade to New Firmware If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly.
  • Page 107 Advanced Settings To configure the advanced settings of the router, click Login button to login the Web-based Configuration Tool. The web- based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 108 Hardware Installation: How do I install the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router for optimal coverage? What is the maximum number of wireless, wired, and Internet users for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? Can the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router attach to a hub, switch, or router?
  • Page 109 How can I manage the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be managed on your computer using the Windows-based Setup Wizard, Control Utility programs, or a web-based configuration tool. For detailed information, refer to the...
  • Page 110 6. To ensure that PPPoE is enabled and that the status shows a successful connection, click the Device Status tab. How do I configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 for either dynamic vs. static IP addresses? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router can be configured for either static or dynamic IP addresses. For static IP addresses: The computer's IP address should use the same network portion of the address as the access point.
  • Page 111 The computer's subnet mask should be the same as the access point's subnet mask. The computer's gateway IP address should match the IP Address for the access point. Make sure the IP address assigned by your ISP matches the DNS IP address for your computer. For dynamic IP addresses: Make sure your computer has successfully acquired an IP address from the DHCP server.
  • Page 112 Glossary Access Point Cable Modem Client Domain Name System (DNS) Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) Encryption Ethernet Ethernet Address (MAC Address) Host Internet Protocol (IP) Internet Service Provider (ISP) IP Address Link Light Local Area Network (LAN) Network Adapter Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Name (SSID) Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) Port...
  • Page 113 What is the practical coverage of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router? The coverage of each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router micro cell varies with physical objects and interference in the coverage area. The rated coverage is 1500 feet for line of site, open area, optimal conditions, and minimal throughput.
  • Page 114 2300) at the other end(s) of the bridge. Be sure to follow the instructions on how to use the bridging functions of AP/Bridges. Does the Dell TrueMobile 2300 support repeating? Yes, you can use the Dell TrueMobile 2300 as a repeater to extend the coverage range beyond the limits imposed by a single segment.
  • Page 115 The Dell TrueMobile 2300 operates in a Macintosh environment; however, the web-based configuration tool typically only functions with Microsoft Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator, both version 4.0 or higher. Dell does not provide support for Macintosh environments.
  • Page 116 Verify that the cable or DSL modem has a good physical cable or telephone connection. If you are not sure, review the documentation that was shipped with your modem. Make sure the cable or DSL modem is properly connected to the Internet port of the TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 117 There are only some clients on the LAN that work. What should I do? If the wired clients work, but the wireless clients cannot access the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router: Make sure the network name (SSID), encryption method, and encryption key for the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband...
  • Page 118 Broadband Router. If you are using a DHCP server to provide an IP address to the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, you must determine the address that was provided by the DHCP server. For assistance on getting the IP address from the DHCP server, see the documentation for your server or contact your network administrator.
  • Page 119 To restart the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router, unplug the power connector and plug it back in. To load the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router's default settings, hold down the reset button on the router for at least five seconds. While the unit resets, the Power light blinks.
  • Page 120 100 megawatts (MW), less than other 2.4 GHz products, such as microwave ovens or cordless phones. Is this a shared or switched technology medium? The wireless access point of the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is similar to a hub, which is a shared medium.
  • Page 121 What settings do I change to play games with the router connected in the network? The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router supports many Internet games. Some Internet games may require the router to forward in-bound data to a computer through an application-specific port or ports. To enable the support for these Internet games, configure the Custom Port Forwarding Settings portion of the Port Forwarding section to open a specific port or a range of ports.
  • Page 122 Back to Contents Page ISP Settings Checklist: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Ask Your Internet Service Provider about Your Cable Modem or DSL Modem Settings Ask your provider these questions about your broadband connection and fill out this ISP checklist so that you will have this information readily available when you begin your installation.
  • Page 123 here. Q5. Is my connection bound MAC Address 00-06-5B-D2-E1-F3 to a MAC address? If so, enter the MAC address here. Note: these settings are typically required only for cable modems. Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 124 Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: Represents Activity...
  • Page 125 LAN 2 Network Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at LAN 3 10Mbps. LAN 4 Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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  • Page 127 You can install the control utility on your PC when you step through the setup process using the Setup Wizard. 1. Insert the TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router Setup Wizard and User Guide CD into the CD drive. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard program.
  • Page 128 The control utility program is by default set up to run automatically upon each system startup. If the utility does not start automatically, click Start -> Programs -> Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router -> Dell Control Utility to invoke the utility program.
  • Page 129 A Look at the Hardware Overview The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router is an 802.11b/g wireless access point with a built-in Internet router. Connecting to an xDSL or cable modem, the Broadband Router can offer both wired and wireless computers simultaneous access to the Internet.
  • Page 130 4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing. Ethernet bridge: Enables file and print sharing between wired and wireless computers. In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The Wireless Broadband Router supports up to 252 clients.
  • Page 132 Web-based Configuration Tool Overview Your TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router came with factory default settings that should work for the majority of the network usage scenarios. However, there are cases where your network environment may require a different router configuration.
  • Page 133 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 10 Mbps Ethernet WAN IP WAN DHCP Client Enabled ESSID (wireless network name) wireless Channel Encryption No Encryption DHCP Server Enabled NAT Routing Enabled Back to Contents Page...
  • Page 134 When installing an access point or wireless adapter in a wireless client, the installation program asks you to enter the SSID. Dell cannot provide you with this information, as it is specific to your network; although, you may choose to use the default SSID, "wireless", for your Wireless Broadband Router.
  • Page 135 WLAN devices that have the correct encryption key. The longer the key is, the stronger the encryption. TrueMobile 2300 supports both WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) and WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access). WEP provides a way of creating an encrypted key that is shared between a wireless client (such as a notebook with a wireless PC card) and the router.
  • Page 136 TKIP is the most commonly used encryption method; however, if your wireless clients do not support TKIP, TrueMobile 2300 also supports AES (Advanced Encryption Security) encryption. AES will replace 802.11's RC4-based encryption under 802.11i specification.
  • Page 137 Broadband Router User's Guide Front Panel Back Panel Front Panel The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router has seven Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), or link lights, on its front side. The following table defines the behavior for each LED: Represents Activity...
  • Page 138 LAN 2 Network Steady greenish amber light indicates the connection is active and transfer rate is at LAN 3 10Mbps. LAN 4 Table 1. Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router LEDs Back to Top Back Panel Connector Description Lock Accept locking devices for protecting the device from theft.
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  • Page 140 Setup Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also provides links to the User's Guide on the TrueMobile 2300 CD and also the Dell support website.
  • Page 141 Installation -- to begin installing your router and configure computers for Internet connectivity. User's Guide -- to allow you view the User's Guide (this document). Exit -- to end the Setup Wizard. Installation > Setup your computer After you select Installation from the main menu, the figure below will display. Click Setup First Computer if you want to install the router on a computer that is used to connect to Internet with Cable or DSL modem.
  • Page 142 Installation > Setup your computer > Setup First Computer After you select Setup First Computer from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Installation Overview Display the general steps required for the configuration process. 1. Verify Internet connection on your computer with DSL/Cable modem Remind you to establish an active Internet connection before taking the next step.
  • Page 143 If you are using a PPPoE connection, your computer will need to reboot. Click Next and then click OK to reboot. The first Setup Wizard window after reboot.
  • Page 144 2. Connect Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router to your network Step 1: Illustrate how one connects the Cable or DSL modem to the router..
  • Page 145 Step 2: Illustrate how one connects the router to the PC.
  • Page 146 Step 3: Illustrate how one connects the power supply to the router.
  • Page 147 3. Configure the Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box.
  • Page 148 Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your router after clicking Next. Congratulations You have successfully installed the router and configure the first PC for Internet access.
  • Page 149 This window explains the information on wireless settings and how to enhance the security of your router. Back to Top...
  • Page 150 Installation > Setup your computer > Setup Additional Computers After you select Setup Additional Computers from the Setup your computer, the first following figure will display. Select Wired Connection or Wireless Connection between your computer and the router. Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computers to the network via Ethernet cable.
  • Page 151 Add Other Computer to Your Network: Wired Connection Display instruction to connect the computer to the network via wireless channel.
  • Page 152 Congratulations You have successfully connected the PC to the network.
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  • Page 154 Log Off Overview The web-based configuration tool enables you to set up every possible network configuration for your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router. Follow the instructions below to gain access to the web tool. NOTE: Microsoft Internet Explorer (4.0 or higher) or Netscape (4.0 or higher) must be used for the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 155 Back to Top Log Off To prevent confusion when multiple people try to configure the Wireless Broadband Router simultaneously, the web-based configuration tool allows one user at most to access the configuration screen of the router at any time. However, there is a five minute default timeout period after the current administrator discontinues his usage of the web-based configuration tool, before the others are allowed to access the tool again.
  • Page 156 Router Mode The Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router device comes with two operating modes, the Gateway mode and the Access Point 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 Internet port in the Gateway mode.
  • Page 157 When you configure the Wireless Broadband Router, you must set the wireless parameters listed below. If you are adding the Wireless Broadband Router to an existing wireless network, see your network administrator or the person who initially set up the wireless network. If you are unfamiliar with the wireless settings, see the descriptions below. NOTE: You must change each client’s wireless adapter settings to match the Wireless Broadband Router settings.
  • Page 158 WPA enabled on your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell TrueMobile wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
  • Page 159 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. WPA Encryption WPA Encryption has 2 choices: TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - it is the most commonly used encryption method and AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) - it can be used if your wireless clients do not support TKIP.
  • Page 160 No additional settings are required. Make sure that the settings listed above are correct for Cable Modem connection. DSL Static IP Settings In the fields provided (listed below), enter the IP address, IP subnet mask, ISP gateway address, and Domain Name Server (DNS) IP address provided by your ISP.
  • Page 161 (see Figure 1). NOTE: The TrueMobile 2300 router offers 2 ways to check the status of your network. One is Device Status feature in web configuration tool mentioned here. The other is through the Windows-based software program - control utility.
  • Page 162 WAN MAC MAC address for the WAN interface Router Name the name for the Wireless Broadband Router (the default is TrueMobile 2300) Version number of the firmware currently installed on the Wireless Broadband Firmware Version Router and the release date of the firmware...
  • Page 163 Back to Contents Page System Tools: Dell™ TrueMobile™ 2300 Wireless Broadband Router User's Guide Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. These three pages are for your information only. The System Tools section also includes features to reload the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Wireless Broadband Router, and reset the unit.
  • Page 164 Back to Top Display Routing Table Indicator Description Type The type of routing. This can be either: LAN or WAN interface (INTF) Static routing Destination LAN IP Either an entire network or a specific IP address. An IP address ending in .0 refers to a Address network.
  • Page 165 Dell periodically releases firmware updates to provide improved performance or capabilities. Use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Wireless Broadband Router. You can check Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades. Download the new firmware first before upgrade, and save it to one of the clients in your network.
  • Page 166 NOTE: Make sure the file you choose is an actual Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router firmware file. Click the START button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Wireless Broadband Router, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Wireless Broadband Router resets, the Power light on the front panel of the unit blinks.
  • Page 167 IP address must also be the same for all devices on your network. NOTE: Dell strongly suggests you do not change the IP address unless there is a specific reason for doing so. While you are changing the IP address, be aware that: Changing the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router also changes the IP address pool if the DHCP server is enabled.
  • Page 168 10.0.0.1-10.254.254.254 172.16.0.1-172.31.254.254 192.168.0.1-192.168.254.254 You must use the new IP address to access the web-based configuration tool. NOTICE: You should only change the IP address or IP subnet mask if you are installing the Wireless Broadband Router on an existing wired network and the DHCP server function for your Wireless Broadband Router is disabled in the Advanced Settings.
  • Page 169 Router with the use of a site survey tool. If you want to increase wireless network security, you can enable this feature. Mode TrueMobile 2300 Router is 802.11g-compatible. You can select "both b & g" (dual mode), or "802.11b", or "802.11g" from the Mode list. SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a 32-character name that uniquely identifies all the computers and equipment that make up the wireless network.
  • Page 170 Wireless Bridge Wireless Bridging can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network and/or to provide wired access to a remote computer(s). You need two or more Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Routers to setup Wireless Bridging. To setup wireless bridging, configure the wireless settings for all of your Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless...
  • Page 171 6. Ensure Advanced Options is unchecked. 7. Enable Wireless Bridge. 8. Enter the Wireless MAC address(es) of the other Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband Router(s) that you want to bridge. NOTE: To connect two bridges together, enter the MAC address of the bridge at the other end. To connect three bridges together, enter the MAC addresses of the other two bridges in the bridge acted as the multipoint center.
  • Page 172 12. Repeat steps 1 to 11 for each Dell TrueMobile 2300 Wireless Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all Dell TrueMobile 2300 wireless Broadband Routers set to same wireless settings and all router(s) not directly connected to Internet should be configured to Access point mode.
  • Page 173 4. Click Add to enter the rule to the router. 5. To remove an existing rule, check the "Del" checkbox next to the MAC address and click the DEL button. 6. Click the SUBMIT button to store the changes. Back to Top Port Forwarding Settings DMZ (demilitarized zone) feature allows access to all ports.
  • Page 174 4. In the Destination IP Address field, enter the IP address of the computer you want to receive the connection request. 5. In the Destination MAC Address field, enter the MAC address of the computer you want to receive the connection request.
  • Page 175 5. Specify the range of the Public Ports by entering the start and end port numbers in the required fields. 6. Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or both (TCP and UDP) as the Public Port Type. 7.
  • Page 176 Allow remote user to configure the device If you would like a remote user to be able to administer your Wireless Broadband Router over the Internet, check the box titled Allow remote user to configure the device. Enter the IP address for the remote administration host computer.
  • Page 177 3. Right click the icon and select Property. 4. Click Settings. 5. Click Add. 6. Enter Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service and select either TCP or UDP. For example, the graph below shows an example of how to enable a computer with an IP address 192.168.2.101 to host a public HTTP server.
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