BROADBAND SETUP

NOTE: To ensure proper agency compliance and compatibility between similar products in your area; the operating channel & region must be set correctly by you.

Placement of the Router to Optimize Wireless Connectivity.

The range of your wireless connection can vary significantly based on where you install your Sky Router. For best results:

• Near the center of the area in which your PCs,
• In an elevated location such as a high shelf,
• Away from potential sources of interference, such as PCs, microwaves, and cordless phones,
• With the Antenna tight and in the upright position,
• Away from large metal surfaces.

If you install your Sky Router in a non-optimal location it may result in significantly reduced performance or inability to wirelessly connect to the Router.

Wireless Network

Name (SSID)

Sky has set the name of your Router to SKY xxxx. Each router has a different name. As such, there is no need to change this. When you connect other devices wirelessly to your Router this is the name you will need to select from the list of networks available in your area. If you want, you can change this to any 32 character (alphanumeric) name. Note the name is case sensitive ('A' is not the same as 'a').

Region

Sky has set the region by default to Europe. As such, you should not need to change this. It may not be legal to operate the Router in a region other than the region shown here. If the region is incorrect use the pull down menu to select Europe.

Channel

Sky assign different channels randomly to minimise interference with other networks in your area. It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby wireless network.

Mode

Sky has set the default as '_n&g&b_' to provide the most flexibility. As such you should not need to change this. The options are:

• Auto - Set the mode to Auto for the b/g/n widest compatibility.
• 54g Auto - Set the mode to 54g Auto for the wider compatibility.
• 54g Performance - Set the mode to 54g Performance for the fastest performance among 54g certified equipment.
• 54g LRS - Set the mode to 54g-LRS (Limited Rate Support) allows some older 802.1b clients to be compatible with this wireless AP.
• 802.11b only - Set the mode to 802.1b only if you are having difficulty connecting to this wireless AP. This will ensure you are connecting to 802.11b devices only.

Wireless Access Point

Enable Wireless Access Point

The Wireless Access Point of this Router can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless access. The wireless icon on the front of the Router will let you know if it is disabled or enabled.

If Enabled, connecting devices (PC's) will be able to access the Internet.
If Disabled, connecting devices (PC's) will not be able to access the Internet.

Allow Broadcast of Name (SSID)

If Enabled, the router will broadcast its name to every device.

Wireless Isolation

If Enabled, the router will be hidden from other wireless devices. For normal situations, this setting should be left at the default value of Disabled.

Wireless Station Access List

By default, any wireless PC that is configured with the correct name (SSID) will be allowed access to your wireless network. For increased security, you can restrict access to the wireless network to only allow specific PCs based on their 'MAC' addresses. From the Wireless Settings menu, click the Setup Access List button to display the Wireless Station Access List menu.

Security Options

Sky has set a default security setting to prevent unauthorised access to your router. This is specific to your router and is not a generic password.

If you wish to change your security settings select the desired option, and ensure all your connecting devices (PC's) have the same setting:

• Disable - This will disable the security function. Data will not be encrypted before transmission. Sky DO NOT recommend this setting.
• WEP - WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), if used, encrypts data before transmission. All connecting devices (PC's) need to use the same settings (WEP Key size and WEP key). You should use this as a minimum.
• All Wireless Stations need to use the same settings (WEP Key size and WEP key).
• WPA-PSK - This version of WPA uses a PSK (Pre-shared Key) for authentication. All connecting devices need to use the same PSK (Pre-shared Key). WPA is more secure than WEP, and should be used if possible.
• WPA-802.1x - This version of WPA requires the use of a Radius server for authentication. Each user (Wireless Client) must have a "user" login on the Radius Server. Data transmissions are encrypted using a key which is automatically generated. Do not use this unless you are an advanced user.

WEP Security Encryption

Authentication Type

Normally this can be left at the default value of "Open System". If that fails, select the appropriate value - "Shared". Check your wireless card's documentation to see what method to use.

Encryption Strength

Select the WEP Encryption level:

• 64-bit (sometimes called 40-bit) encryption
• 128-bit encryption

WEP Key

You can manually or automatically program the four data encryption keys. These values must be identical on all PCs and Access Points in your network. You should make a note of these and keep the keys safe to make it easier to connect all your devices.

Automatic Key Generation (Passphrase)

Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase box and click the Generate button to automatically configure the WEP Key(s). If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key boxes will automatically be populated with key values. If encryption strength is set to 128 bit, then only the selected WEP key box will automatically be populated with key values.

Manual Entry Mode

Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key box.

For 64 bit WEP - Enter ten hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

For 128 bit WEP - Enter twenty-six hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, A-F).

Be sure to click Apply to save your settings in this menu.

WPA-PSK Security Encryption

Network Key

For WPA-PSK, you need to enter the Network Key here. The Key must be from 8 to 63 ASCII characters. Your connecting devices (PC's) must use the same key.

WPA-802.1x Security Encryption

Radius Server Name/IP Address

Enter the name or IP address of the Radius Server on your LAN.

• Each user (Wireless Client) must have a "user" login on the Radius Server.
• This device must have a "client" login on the Radius server. The login name is the name of this device.

Radius Port

Enter the port number which is used for connections to your Radius Server.

Shared Key

Enter the shared key, as configured on your Radius server, for the "client" login for this device.

To Apply or Cancel Changes

Click Apply to have your changes take effect.

Click Cancel to return to the previous unsaved settings.