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Dell 2350 User Manual

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Dell™ Wireless 2350 Broadband Router User's Guide
Technical Specifications and Regulatory Information:
Technical Specifications
Regulatory Information
Wireless Interoperability
The Dell Wireless 2350 products are designed to be interoperable with any wireless LAN
product that is based on direct sequence spread spectrum (DSSS) and orthogonal frequency
division multiplexing (OFDM) radio technology and to comply with the following standards:
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IEEE 802.11b Standard on Wireless LAN
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IEEE 802.11g Standard on Wireless LAN
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Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) certification, as defined by the WECA (Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance)
Wireless 802.11 and Your Health
The Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, like other radio devices, emits radio frequency
electromagnetic energy. The level of energy emitted by this device, however, is less than the
electromagnetic energy emitted by other wireless devices such as mobile phones. The Dell
Wireless 2350 device operates within the guidelines found in radio frequency safety standards
and recommendations. These standards and recommendations reflect the consensus of the
scientific community and result from deliberations of panels and committees of scientists who
continually review and interpret the extensive research literature. In some situations or
environments, the use of the Dell Wireless 2350 devices may be restricted by the proprietor of
the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such
situations include the following:
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Using the Dell Wireless equipment on board airplanes, or
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Using the Dell Wireless equipment in any other environment where the risk of
interference with other devices or services is perceived or identified as being harmful.

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  • Page 1 In some situations or environments, the use of the Dell Wireless 2350 devices may be restricted by the proprietor of the building or responsible representatives of the applicable organization. Examples of such situations include the following: •...

  • Page 2: Technical Specifications

    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 Wireless 2350 device before you turn it on. Technical Specifications Standards supported •...

  • Page 3: Specific Features

    Range: "Up to 100m" indoors and "Up to 450m" outdoors (open range) Frequency range: 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz, direct sequence spread spectrum Number of Channels: • Europe: 11 (1-13) • US: 11 (1-11 ) • France: 2 (10-11 ) • Japan: 11 (1-13 ) •...

  • Page 4: Regulatory Information

    Dell Inc and its authorized resellers or distributors are not liable for any damage or violation of government regulations that may arise from the user failing to comply with these guidelines.
  • Page 5 Europeu e do Conselho (Directiva RTT). Deze apparatuur voldoet aan de noodzakelijke vereisten van EU-richtlijn betreffende radioapparatuur en telecommunicatie-eindapparatuur 1999/5/EG. Dette udstyr opfylder de Væsentlige krav i EU's direktiv 1999/5/EC om Radio- og teleterminaludstyr. Dette utstyret er i overensstemmelse med hovedkravene i R&TTE-direktivet (1999/5/EC) fra Utrustningen uppfyller kraven för EU-direktivet 1999/5/EC om ansluten teleutrustning och ömsesidigt erkännande av utrustningens överensstämmelse (R&TTE).

  • Page 6: Usa -- Federal Communications Commission (Fcc)

    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 Wireless 2350 Broadband Router transmits less than 100 mW, but more than 10 mW. Italia A license is required for indoor use.

  • Page 7: Interference Statement

    NOTE: This Dell Wireless 2350 wireless network device must be installed and used in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions as described in the user...

  • Page 8: Important Note

    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 9 • Wireless hub (Access Point): Connects wireless computers for file and print sharing. • 4-port Ethernet switch: Connects four wired computers for file and print sharing.
  • Page 10 In addition, connects to an Ethernet hub, extending Internet connectivity and sharing to more wired computers. The Wireless 2350 supports up to 252 clients. Up to 16 of the 252 clients can be wireless. The Network Address Translation (NAT) feature allows 32 clients to simultaneously communicate out to the Internet.

  • Page 11: Wireless Networking Overview

    The standards for a WLAN are based on the IEEE 802.11b standard and IEEE 802.11g standard. All Dell 802.11b/g-compliant devices interoperate with other 802.11b/g -compliant wireless devices from other vendors. The WiFi certification logo indicates that the wireless device has been tested by an independent organization.

  • Page 12: Identifying A Wlan

    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; but you may choose to use the default SSID, wireless, for your Wireless 2350.
  • Page 13 the access point because you can ONLY connect to access points that have a matching WEP Key. NOTE: It is better to change keys frequently. The same algorithm is used for all the communications that should be protected. If the same key is used, the same message will give exactly the same cipher text.
  • Page 14 NOTE: Use the same key and encryption method for the wireless devices in the WLAN. Otherwise, they cannot communicate with each other. The Wireless 2350 uses either hexadecimal digits or ASCII characters to create encryption keys. Hexadecimal digits include the numbers 0 to 9 and the letters A to F. For example, the decimal number 15 is represented as F in the hexadecimal numbering system.

  • Page 15: A Look At The Hardware

    11, 5.5, 2, or 1 Mbps. As the distance between an adapter and access point increases or decreases, the data rate automatically changes. Other factors, like interference, also affect the data rate. The Wireless 2350 uses automatic rate selection and rate scaling to determine the most efficient rate of communication. Rate scaling maintains optimal communication between wireless clients and the WLAN.
  • Page 16 It will blink when the device is reset. Wireless Wireless The LED is steady on green when there is at least one wireless link connecting to the Wireless 2350. Internet DSL or A steady green light indicates the connection is active, and cable blinks with data activity.

  • Page 17: Back Panel

    Back Panel Connector Description Lock This accepts locking devices for protecting the Wireless 2350 from theft. Reset Use an object, such as a paper clip, to press the button for at least 5 seconds. The Power LED will be off for a short time and then light up again.

  • Page 18: Using Your Router

    Setup Wizard: Setup Wizard is a Windows-based software program included on your Wireless 2350 CD. You can use this program to 1) install the router on your network and create an environment for multiple computers to share Internet access, 2) add additional...

  • Page 19: Factory Default Settings

    Enabled NAT Routing Enabled NOTE: Your Wireless 2350 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 20: Launch The Setup Wizard

    Wizard will display troubleshooting instructions to guide you through the installation process. In addition, the Setup Wizard also supports the installation of the Control Utility and provides links to the user's guide on the Wireless 2350 CD and the Dell support website. Launch the Setup Wizard...

  • Page 21: Setup Wizard Screens

    1. Insert the Wireless 2350 Broadband Router Setup CD into the CD drive on a computer that is connected directly to the Internet. Your CD should automatically launch the Setup Wizard. If it does not, complete the following steps to start the Wizard.
  • Page 22 • To connect additional computers to your network after you have successfully installed the router using the Router Installation option, place the Wireless 2350 CD in each additional computer and run the Setup Wizard. Click Connect Additional Computers to add each additional computer to your network.
  • Page 23 Verify Internet Connection on Your Computer with a Cable or DSL Modem To install your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router, please verify that this computer can directly access the Internet. Verify Internet Connection Confirmed Internet Connection...
  • Page 24 If you are using a PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) connection, your computer will then need to reboot. Confirmed Internet Connection (PPPoE)
  • Page 25 Connect the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router to Your Network Step 1 illustrates how the modem is connected to the Wireless 2350. Connect Router to Network: Step 1...
  • Page 26 Step 2 illustrates how the router is connected to the computer. Connect Router to Network: Step 2...
  • Page 27 Step 3 illustrates how the Wireless 2350 is connected to the power supply. Connect Router to Network: Step 3...
  • Page 28 Configure the Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router If you are using a PPPoE connection, type your PPPoE username and password in the box. PPPoE...

  • Page 29: Configure Router

    The Setup Wizard will apply the Internet connection settings to your Wireless 2350 when you click the Next button. Configure Router...
  • Page 30 Congratulations You have successfully installed the Wireless 2350 and configured the first computer for Internet access. Congratulations...
  • Page 31 Connect Additional Computers To set-up each computer that is to be connected to the router, the Wireless 2350 CD needs to be inserted into each one. • Click to select your connection type. Connection Type...
  • Page 32 Setup Wired Computer Pressing the Setup Wired Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through an Ethernet cable. Setup Wired Computer...
  • Page 33 Congratulations You have successfully connected a wired computer to the network. Congratulations...
  • Page 34 Setup Wireless Computer Pressing the Setup Wireless Computer button displays instructions to connect computers to the network through a wireless channel. Setup Wireless Computer...
  • Page 35 Follow the remaining on-screen instructions to configure the wireless network card on this computer. Congratulations You have successfully connected a wireless computer to the network. Congratulations...

  • Page 36: Control Utility

    Control Utility: The Control Utility is Windows-based software that allows you to configure your router and monitor the status of the connection from your computer to the Wireless 2350 and to Internet. Install the Control Utility Uninstall the Control Utility...
  • Page 37 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. Uninstall the Control Utility 1. If the Wireless 2350 icon is displayed in the system tray in the lower right corner of the screen, right-click the Wireless 2350 icon and click Exit. 2. Click the Start button.
  • Page 38 NOTE: If the icon is yellow , it indicates that the Internet connection is not active. If the icon is red , it indicates that the connection to the router failed. Exit the Control Utility When you start the control utility program, it will place a small gray and white icon in the system tray in the lower right corner of your screen.

  • Page 39: Wireless Settings

    • Connection Type • Internet IP Address • Internet MAC Address • LAN IP Address • LAN Subnet Mask • Network Name (SSID) • Wireless Security My Network Overview Wireless Settings • Network Name (SSID) The SSID is a unique network name. It is used to identify the WLAN. This name is used when connecting additional computers to your wireless router.
  • Page 40 • Channel This is the radio channel over which a communication transmission occurs. • Default Settings Resets the wireless settings to its factory defaults. • Apply Saves current settings. • Restore Restores previous settings. Your router has an advanced security mechanism. It ensures the confidentiality of data, and also guards data against being modified.
  • Page 41 • Key1, Key2, Key3, and Key4 Type four different keys in the Key fields provided to store on the Wireless 2350. If you choose 40(64)-bit encryption, enter a 5-character (or 10 hexadecimal digits). For 104(128)-bit encryption, enter a 13-character (or 26 hexadecimal digits) WEP key.

  • Page 42: Network Access Control

    through 9 and the letters A through F. ASCII format includes all alphanumeric charcters. • WPA Group Rekey Interval WPA Group Rekey Interval is used to specify the frequency of encryption key rotations. The lower the number, the faster your encryption key will rotate; however, setting this number too low may cause your wireless network to slow down.
  • Page 43 Parental Control Parental Control allows you to determine what type of websites are accessible through your wireless network. It also allows you to specify what time of day the Internet can be accessed. To enable parental control, perform the following steps: 1.
  • Page 44 In some cases, the firewall feature of the router will cause a game not to function as intended. The settings listed on the Gaming menu can solve these problems. Your Wireless 2350 Router has an integrated Network Address Translation (NAT) firewall that rejects any unsolicited data from the Internet to access the computer on your LAN.
  • Page 45 Port Forwarding Settings Port forwarding allows you to configure your router to accept unsolicited data through a specfic port. The ports and protocol type (TCP, UDP, or both) will depend on what gaming service you are using. To enable Port Forwarding, perform the following steps: 1.

  • Page 46: Remote Access

    5. Enter the incoming port number in the Incoming Port No. field and the outgoing port number in the Outgoing Port No. (also called Destination Port) field. NOTE: This information should be available from your gaming service. 6. Select Enable or Disable the gaming from the State list. 7.
  • Page 47 Allow Remote User to Configure the Device This option allows you to configure the device from a remote location via the network. 1. Click to select Allow remote user to configure the device. 2. Enter the IP address of the remote administration host in the required field. 3.
  • Page 48 1. If you want your WAN port to be visible on the Internet, click to select Allow remote user to ping the device. 2. Click the Apply button to save the settings, or click the Restore button to restore to its previous settings.
  • Page 49 If you are instructed to upgrade the firmware, click the Upgrade to New Firmware button. It will connect to the Dell website to upgrade to the latest firmware release. It is unnecessary to upgrade the firmware if your router is working properly.
  • Page 50 Advanced Settings To configure the advanced settings of the router, click the Login button to log in to the web-based configuration tool. The web-based configuration tool allows you to set up advanced network configurations for your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Router.

  • Page 51: Web-Based Configuration Tool

    2. Type the following text in the Open box: http://my.router 3. If this is the first time configuring your Wireless 2350, or if the user name and password have not been changed, type admin in the User Name and Password fields.

  • Page 52: Basic Settings

    Log Off The web-based configuration tool only allows access to one user at a time. Basic Settings: The following configuration options are included in Basic Settings: Router Mode Wireless Settings Wireless Security Internet Connection Settings NOTE: To implement the changes you make to the settings, you must save your settings and restart the router.

  • Page 53: Router Mode

    Router Mode The Dell Wireless 2350 has two operating modes: Gateway mode and Access Point mode. Router Mode Gateway mode allows your router to create a wireless network to access the broadband router. Wired and wireless network devices share the same Internet connection through the Internet port in the Gateway mode.
  • Page 54 The network name is a value that identifies a collection of wireless devices found in a particular network. The default value for the Wireless 2350 is wireless. All workstations and access points must use the same SSID to be able to communicate with one another.

  • Page 55: Wireless Security

    The Wireless 2350 can operate on a variety of channels. Routers within close proximity to one another must be on different channels. If you have just one router, then the default, channel 6, is probably adequate. If you have multiple access points in your network, it is suggested to stagger the channels for each router.
  • Page 56 NOTE: If you are adding the Wireless 2350 to an existing network and will be using an existing encryption key for the wireless clients, contact the person in charge of the network.

  • Page 57: Internet Connection Settings

    If you would like to secure your wireless network using WPA, you must have WPA support for your wireless clients. If you are using a Dell Wireless wireless client, you can check for the availability of WPA-enabled software update for your wireless client at http://support.dell.com.
  • Page 58 WAN Ethernet MAC. In the field provided, type the public WAN (cable/DSL) MAC address assigned to your Wireless 2350. You can find the WAN MAC address on the back panel of the Wireless 2350 or on the Device Information page in the web-based configuration tool.
  • Page 59 1. Remove the Ethernet cable from the back of the computer you currently connect with, and connect it to the Internet port of your Wireless 2350. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable provided to any of the four LAN ports, and the other end to your computer.

  • Page 60: Device Status

    Inoperative connections are represented by one red X through the yellow connection line. NOTE: The Wireless 2350 router offers two ways to check the status of your network. One is the Device Status feature in the web configuration tool mentioned here. The...
  • Page 61 When the Wireless 2350 acts as a DHCP server, it assigns IP addresses to the clients on the network. These IP addresses are displayed in the DHCP Log below the Device Status figure.

  • Page 62: System Tools

    Use the System Tools section to view the intruder detection log, routing tables, and system diagnostics regarding the device settings and status. The System Tools section also includes features to restore the default settings, upgrade the firmware for the Wireless 2350, and reset the unit.

  • Page 63: Intruder Detection Log

    Based on the timestamp of the IP packet, plus or minus the time offset Source IP address that the packet came from Dest (=Destination) Usually the IP address for the Wireless 2350 Port Port number Remark show additional information about the event The system can alert you via e-mail to any attempted intrusion.

  • Page 64: Display Routing Table

    The figure above shows system statistics for all wired and wireless stations. Dell Wireless 2350 Router allows user to save current settings into storage devices and to load previous saved settings into the router. Click “Restart” button to export or import configuration files.

  • Page 65: Routing Table

    Subnet Mask Must follow the subnet mask rules Gateway IP Address To communicate with an IP address matching the destination IP Address, the Wireless 2350 sends all traffic through the gateway IP address listed here. Hop Count The number of routers the packet has passed through to its destination.

  • Page 66: Load Default Settings

    The Diagnostic section shows the current connections for your network. Diagnostic settings include the ISP status, link status, current WAN connection, LAN MAC table, and WAN MAC table. System Diagnostic Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings page allows you to reload the factory default configurations that came with the device.

  • Page 67: Upgrade The Firmware

    Dell periodically releases firmware updates to provide improved performance or capabilities. Use the firmware upgrade feature to easily upgrade the firmware on your Wireless 2350. You can check the Dell support website, support.dell.com, to see if there are any new upgrades.
  • Page 68 Click the Start button when you have chosen a file. After the firmware is written to the Wireless 2350, the home page will be loaded automatically. While the Wireless 2350 resets, the Power light on the front panel of the router blinks.

  • Page 69: Reset Device

    NOTICE: If you were in the process of updating the network settings, those changes are lost when the device is reset. Click the Start button to reset the Wireless 2350 to its current firmware settings. While the Wireless 2350 is reset, the Power light on the front of the router blinks.

  • Page 70: Advanced Ip Settings

    Changing the IP address of the Wireless 2350 also changes the IP address pool if the DHCP server is enabled. • If you are using the Wireless 2350 with a cable modem or DSL line, you should assign a private IP address. Private IP addresses are in one of three ranges: •...

  • Page 71: Dhcp Server Settings

    DHCP Server Settings Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), defines a way to automatically assign IP addresses to computers on a network. IP addresses are managed by a DHCP server. If a Windows computer is configured to obtain an IP address automatically, it automatically gets an address from the DHCP server.

  • Page 72: Time Zone

    Enable DHCP Server Functions By default, the Wireless 2350 is set to function as a DHCP server. If you are installing the unit on an existing network that already has a DHCP server or simply do not want the Wireless 2350 to function as the network's DHCP server, click to deselect Enable DHCP Server Functions to disable the DHCP server function.

  • Page 73: Advanced Wireless

    Use the Time Zone page to select your local time zone from the pull-down list. The Time Zone Settings affect the Intruder Detection Log. This setting overrides the time stamp on IP packets that are in Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). During the summer months, the clock will move one or several hours ahead.
  • Page 74 Enable Wireless This setting enables radio transmission and reception on the Wireless 2350. Hide my wireless network Checking this disables the Wireless Broadband Router to send out beacon packets to the wireless network. It is deselected by default and other users can easily find and make association to your Wireless Broadband Router with the use of a site survey tool.
  • Page 75 Beacon Interval The amount of time in Kusecs (one Kusec equals 1,024 microseconds) between radio beacons from the Wireless 2350 to its client stations. The value range is from 1 to 65535. RTS Threshold The packet size above which the Wireless 2350 will issue a Request to Send before sending the packet.
  • Page 76 Disabling allows maximum throughput for 'g' clients. Wireless Bridge Wireless bridging can be used to increase the coverage of your wireless network and/or to provide wired access to remote computers. You need two or more Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Routers to set up wireless bridging.
  • Page 77 To set up wireless bridging, configure the wireless settings for all of your Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband Routers to the same settings. Configuring your router for Wireless Bridging: 1. Ensure Enable Wireless is checked. 2. Type your wireless network name in the Network name (SSID) field if you want to change it from the default setting.

  • Page 78: Parental Control

    7. Repeat the steps above for each Dell Wireless 2350 Broadband router you want to bridge. NOTE: Ensure all Wireless 2350 routers are set to same wireless settings. Also, all router(s) not directly connected to Internet should be configured to Access Point mode.

  • Page 79: Access Control Settings

    The Access Control Settings feature allows you to control which local client computer can or can not access the network through the router. The Wireless 2350 by default allows any local client computer to access the network. There are two tables for Access Control Settings, Grant Access Table and Deny Access Table.

  • Page 80: Port Forwarding Settings

    To enable access control in the router, perform the following steps: 1. Click to select Enable MAC Access Control. 2. Click the Add button, a pop-up window will open and then enter the MAC address of the network card on the computer on which you allow the access to the router. 3.
  • Page 81 DMZ IP Address field. 3. Click the Submit button to activate the setting. NOTE: Configuring the Wireless 2350 in DMZ mode is useful if you want to play certain games through the Wireless 2350, but the ports cannot be opened with all other existing configuration tools.
  • Page 82 HTTP server at LAN address 192.168.2.2 on your Wireless 2350 (192.168.2.1) controlled LAN. You can configure 192.168.2.2 to have port forwarding for port 80 (HTTP), then users on the Internet can go to http://X.X.X.X and get the HTTP server (192.168.2.2).
  • Page 83 The steps below show how to find the MAC address of the computer in Windows 2000 and XP. 1. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 2. In the Open: field, type the following text: cmd 3. Click the OK button. 4.

  • Page 84: Static Routing

    4. Select TCP (Transmission Control Protocol), or UDP (User Datagram Protocol), or both protocols as the Trigger Port Type. 5. Specify the range of the Public Ports by typing 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.

  • Page 85: Administration Settings

    Administration Settings Password Settings The Wireless 2350 uses a password to authenticate the user before allowing changes to be made to any network settings. If you would like to change the current password, click to select Change Your Password and enter the new password in both New Password and Retype Password fields.
  • Page 86 • Allow remote user to configure the device If you would like a remote user to be able to administer your Wireless 2350 over the Internet, click to select titled Allow remote user to configure the device. Enter the IP address for the remote administration host computer.
  • Page 87 Example 2: Manage the router's port forwarding rules from the Windows XP interface. NOTE: If you have already configured a port forwarding rule for the service through the web configuration tool, you don't need to perform the following steps for the same service again. 4.
  • Page 88 6. Right-click the icon and left-click Properties. 7. Click Settings. 8. Click Add. 9. Type Description of service, IP address of the service host, External Port number for this service, Internal Port number for this service, and click to 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 89 10. Click the OK button to save the changes.

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