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2930n Wireless Network Configuration

Draytek’s quick-start guide depicts a basic WLAN conceptual topology, along with a bare-bones conceptual LAN model. As much as we like pretty pictures, we also like simple setups – configuring a WPA2-PSK connection between the DrayTek USB dongle and the wireless router couldn’t be easier. With a few parameters specified for the WLAN connection, we had a working wireless link in minutes.

Network Management

Remote network management capability is a must, and any capable routing device must support such functionality. In addition to offering Web-configurable parameters for command-line interaction via Telnet (insecure) and SSH (highly recommended) for remote administrative access (via LAN or Internet), several other features are available. These include a Web-based user interface accessible via HTTP and HTTPS and a Quick Start Wizard. Administrative access controls, configuration back-up and restore and firmware upgrade via FTP or TFTP add to the 2930n’s management features. Syslog support and SNMP Management round out its reporting, which is viewable using Windows-only network tools found on the utility CD included with the unit (Syslog must be enabled to make these features accessible; it’s under the System Maintenance heading under SysLog/Mail Alert). Once this is configured, you can use DrayTek Syslog 3.7.1 to monitor reports.