802.11n Router with USB2.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1 Features......................................................................................................................................... 1 Physical Details........................................................................................................................... 1 CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES .......................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11n Router with USB2.0 Port is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. 802.11n Router with USB2.0 Port with latest Draft 802.11n technology that delivers up to 150Mbps wireless, provides multi-functional capabilities, particularly the high-performance throughput and high-quality security to propose an integrated, thorough SOHO solution. The incredible speed of 802.11n Router with USB2.
WPS WLAN Green WAN Green LAN 1~4 Green OFF Power off Blinking WPS is enabled to make a connection OFF WLAN function off ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting ON WAN link / active OFF WAN function off Blinking WAN traffic transmitting OFF LAN function off ON LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting Rear Panel WPS RESET LAN 1~4 WAN POWER To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Wireless > WPS), then press the WPS button once on the Wirel
Side Panel USB 2.0 Port Insert the USB 3.5G card that provided by your ISP(Internet Service Provider) here.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Please go to the Wireless> WDS to set up the WDS function (Lazy, Bridge or Repeater) of the Wireless Router. Gateway Mode The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN. This device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.
Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and wireless MAC address to each other APs that you want to communicate with. Repeater (WDS+AP) Mode If set to Repeater mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station (gateway or router.
Chapter 3: Configuration Hardware Connection 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. 2. There are two ways to connect to Internet (Only one way can be selected): ¾ Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN port of the Wireless Router, the other end to the ADSL or cable modem. ¾ Or you can insert USB 3.5G card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port. 3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet. Login 1. 2. 3.
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username “admin” and password “password” to login.
If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • • Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.1 If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.
Common Connection Types The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected. Cable Modems Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP. Usually, none. However, some ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address. Static (Fixed) IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.
Setup Wizard Step 1- WAN Connect Detection This page is used to detect the WAN connection of network. User can select Auto Detect form the pull-down menu and click Start Auto Detect button, the system will detect whether there is WAN connection or not. If user wants to set up the WAN detection manually, please select Manual form the pull-down menu, then click Next to continue. Select To use the WAN detect function, user can select Manual or Auto Detect form the pull-down menu.
If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here. Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP here. DHCP (Auto Config) If the DHCP(Auto Config) be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically.
Step 3- LAN This step can set up local area network of the Wireless Router, such as IP address, subnet mask, DHCP type, DHCP IP addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time. IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.1.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to connected clients.
Lease Time The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400 seconds. Step 4- Network Mode This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel. Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed mode, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.) Network Name (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name Frequency (Channel) Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
Default Key: Select the default key Key1~4. WEP Key 1~4: Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. There are several formats to enter the keys. z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
Internet LAN Interface Setup IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.1) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) MAC Address DHCP Type Shows the MAC address of this Wireless Router.
connected clients. Server: Select to enable this Wireless Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address. Start IP Address The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.1.100 should work for most cases. End IP address The end IP address, the maximum is 254. If “Start IP Address” is set at 192.168.1.
Internet Service Setup WAN Connection Type Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL). Default setting is DHCP (Auto Config) enabled. DHCP (Auto Config) If the DHCP(Auto Config) be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically. Hostname(optional): Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to user’s computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
here. Primary DNS Server: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) that provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). Secondary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. PPPoE (ADSL) If the PPPoE (ADSL) be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided the related information. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
MAC Clone Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in or click Fill my MAC to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC. Default setting is Disable. User can select Enable form the pull-down list, and click Fill my MAC button to fill in your PC’s MAC address in the blank field.
Destination The network address of the destination LAN segment. When a packet with destination IP address that matches to this field, it will route to the device set in the Route Gateway field. Range Select Host or Net from the pull-down menu. Gateway Enter the Gateway IP address in the field. Interface You can select to use LAN, WAN or Custom as the physical interface from where the packets will be sent. Comment Enter note or remark here.
VPN Pass-through VPN passthrough configurations including: L2TP, IPSec, and PPTP passthrough. L2TP Passthrough L2TP, Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP). Use the L2TP with VPN that user can access the personal network via Internet. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu. IPSec Passthrough IPSec, Internet Protocol Security. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu. PPTP Passthrough PPTP, Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol. Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
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Radio On/Off Network Mode Click Radio ON/OFF button to turn on/off the radio function. Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.) Network Name A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name (SSID) that identifies a wireless network (case-sensitive). Multiple SSID 1~3 A multiple SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network. Enable: This stations.
Advanced Advanced Wireless BG Protection Mode Beacon Interval Select the protection mode form the pull-down list, Auto, On and Off. Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions.
know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20-999. (Default Beacon Interval is 100.) Data Beacon Rate (DTIM) Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Range from 1 to 255. (Default data beacon rate is 1.) Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the Wireless Router often transmit large files in wireless network, you can enter new Fragment Threshold value to split the packet. The value can be set from 256 to 2346.
AP which must support the DLS function. Direct Link Setup allows direct STA-to-STA frame transfer within a BSS (Basic Service Set). This is designed for consumer use, where STA-to-STA transfer is more commonly used. Select Disable or Enable this function. (Default setting is Disable.) WMM Parameters Click the WMM Configuration button to go further settings. Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Multicast-toUnicast Select Disable or Enable this function. (Default setting is Disable.
Security Wireless Security/Encryption Settings Select choice Select SSID to set up the security form the pull-down list. Security Mode There are eleven type of authentication modes including Disable, Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA1/WPA2 and 802.1X. The security default setting is Disable. Note: ¾ ¾ ¾ WPA and WPA-PAK only support TKIP and AES as encryption method. SHARED only supports WEP as encryption method.
Default Key: Select the default key. WEP Key 1~4: Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. There are several formats to enter the keys. z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WPA, and TKIP, AES or TKIP AES for WPA2, WPA1/WPA2. Key Renewal Interval: Enter the renewal security time (seconds) in the column. Default is 3600 seconds. Set 0 to disable re-key. RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.
WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WP-PSK, and TKIP, AES or TKIP AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA1 PSK WPA2 PSK. Pass Phrase: Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters in the column. Key Renewal Interval: Enter the renewal security time (seconds) in the column. Default is 3600 seconds. Set 0 to disable re-key. 802.1x WEP: Select Disable or Enable to this function. RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol.
WDS To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. (To set WDS must use the same wireless product (the same model will be better); due to different wireless products might support different WDS settings. Thus, it is suggested that to use the same wireless products that support WDS function.) 2. To set the same SSID on the APs. 3. To set the same channel on the APs. 4. To set the same Wireless MAC address on the APs. 5. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs.
Step 2: Enter Wireless MAC address to each other(according to the WDS mode that user selected). Lazy Mode If Lazy mode be selected, it is unnecessary to set up wireless MAC here, just go to set up Wireless MAC address on the other wireless AP then WDS function will be active. Phy Mode: Select CCK(11b mode), OFDM(11g mode), HTMIX(11b/g/n mixed mode) or GREENFIELD(11n mode) from the pull-down menu. Each AP should be setup to the same Phy mode.
Encrypt Key: Enter the corresponding encryption keys in the field. Select the type of Open, Shared, WEP Auto authentication, for WEP encryption. z z z z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Select the type WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 authentication, for TKIP or AES encryption.
z z z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f). ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive). Select the type WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 authentication, for TKIP or AES encryption. If users select TKIP or AES encryption, please enter the password in the Encryption Key column that must be filled with characters longer than 8 and less than 64 lengths to set up the security.
If users select TKIP or AES encryption, please enter the password in the Encryption Key column that must be filled with characters longer than 8 and less than 64 lengths to set up the security. AP1~AP4 MAC Address: Enter Wireless MAC of each other to make the WDS connection.
WPS Config WPS Select Enable then click Apply to use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, then push physical WPS button on Wireless Router to make a WPS connection. Default setting is Disable. WPS Summary After enabling the WPS function, if there is connection the status will show Configured, otherwise, the status will show Idle. WPS Current Status WPS Configured Trigger WPS AP to do simple config with WPS Client. If WPS configured, here shows Yes, otherwise, NO.
Station List Here shows the station information that connected with the Wireless Router.
Firewall DMZ Settings DMZ Settings DMZ Settings If the DMZ Host Function is enabled, it means that you set up DMZ host at a particular computer to be exposed to the Internet so that some applications/software, especially Internet / online game can have two-way connections. Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down menu. Default setting is Disable.
System Firewall Settings Remote management Remote management (via WAN) Ping form WAN Filter Ping form WAN Filter Select Deny or Allow form the pull-down list to enable or disable the remote client to control the Wireless Router via WAN. Default setting is Deny. Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down list. Default setting is Disable.
URL Filtering Settings Basic Settings Webs URL Filtering Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. Default setting is Disable. Add a URL filter URL Enter the IP address or URL to restrict the improper content access. Current Webs URL Filters Here shows the URL information that added in the URL filter list. URL Number Here shows the number that URL listed.
MAC Filtering Basic Settings MAC Filtering MAC Filter Settings MAC Address Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down list. Default setting is Disable. Enter the client MAC address that user would like to disconnect. Current MAC rules in system MAC Address Here shows the MAC address that added in the filter list. Number Here shows the number that MAC address listed.
IP Filtering Basic Settings IP Filtering Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down list. Default setting is Disable. IP Filter Settings Dest IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Source IP Address Enter the source IP address. Current IP filtering rules in system Dest IP Address Source IP Address Here shows the Dest and Source IP address that added in the filter list.
Virtual Server Virtual Server Settings Virtual Server Settings Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down menu. IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Port Range For TCP and UDP services enter the beginning of the range of port numbers used by the service. If the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or TCP&UDP) used to the remote system or service. Comment Please key in a description for the IP address.
CSRF CSRF Settings CSRF Settings Cross-site request forgery, also known as a one-click attack or session riding and abbreviated as CSRF or XSRF, is a type of malicious exploit of a website whereby unauthorized commands are transmitted from a user that the website trusts. Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down menu.
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Administrator Settings Account Key in a new login user name in the blank field. Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive.) NTP Settings Current Time Click Sync with host button to synchronize the time with the server. Time Zone Select the time zone area that you located from the pull-down list. NTP Server Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex: time.nist.gov, ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.
Settings Management Export Settings Export Import Settings Import Settings Cancel Click the Export button to save the current device settings to located computer. Click the Browse… button, find and open the settings file (the browser will display to correct file path), then click the Import Settings button to use the device settings that previous saved. Click to discard the file that you selected form your located computer.
Statistics This page shows all system memory, WAN/LAN, all interfaces statistics. System Log Here shows the system log file information. Click Refresh button to update system log file, or click Clear button to review the log file.
Reboot Click the Reboot button to restart the Wireless Router.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Overview For each PC, the following may need to be configured: • • • TCP/IP network settings Internet Access configuration Wireless configuration Windows Clients • • • This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Wireless Router. The first step is to check the PC's TCP/IP settings. The Wireless Router uses the TCP/IP network protocol for all functions, so it is essential that the TCP/IP protocol be installed and configured on each PC.
3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP • • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router.
• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select Use the following DNS server addresses, and enters the DNS address or addresses provided by your ISP, then click OK. Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. 2. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. 4. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. 5.
Using DHCP • • To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows setting. Using this is recommended. By default, the Wireless Router will act as a DHCP Server. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Wireless Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
Accessing AOL To access AOL (America On Line) through the Wireless Router, the AOL for Windows software must be configured to use TCP/IP network access, rather than a dial-up connection. The configuration process is as follows: 1. Start the AOL for Windows communication software. Ensure that it is Version 2.5, 3.0 or later. This procedure will not work with earlier versions. 2. Click the Setup button. 3. Select Create Location, and change the location name from "New Locality" to " Wireless Router ". 4.
• OR, restart your system. Other Unix Systems To access the Internet via the Wireless Router: • • Ensure the "Gateway" field for your network card is set to the IP Address of the Wireless Router. Ensure your DNS (Name Server) settings are correct. Wireless Station Configuration • • This section applies to all wireless stations wishing to use the Wireless Router 's access point, regardless of the operating system that is used on the client.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting A Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Wireless Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Wireless Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Solution 1: Can't connect to the Wireless Router to configure it.
• Problem 2: Solution 2: If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (DSL/Cable modem etc) to see that it is working correctly. Some applications do not run properly when using the Wireless Router. The Wireless Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Content Filter Settings feature to allow the use of Internet applications, which do not function correctly. If this does solve the problem you can use the DMZ function.
• RF Shielding Your environment may tend to block transmission between the wireless stations. This will mean high access speed is only possible when close to the Wireless Router.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs B BSS BSS A group of Wireless Stations and a single Access Point, all using the same ID (SSID), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID is essential. Devices with different SSIDs are unable to communicate with each other. Channels The Wireless Channel sets the radio frequency used for communication. • • Access Points use a fixed Channel. You can select the Channel used.
WPA/WPA2 WPA/WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access) is more secure than WEP. It uses a “Shared Key” which allows the encryption keys to be regenerated at a specified interval. There are several encryption options: TKIP, AES, TKIP-AES and additional setup for RADIUS is required in this method. The most important features beyond WPA to become standardized through 802.11i/WPA2 are: preauthentication, which enables secure fast roaming without noticeable signal latency.
WPA-PSK WPA2-PSK WPA WPA2 WPA WPA2 802.1x securities is enabled on the Wireless Router. To make a connection, each station must use the same algorithms and pass phrase as the Wireless Router. RADIUS Server: RADIUS is an authentication, authorization and accounting client-server protocol. The client is a Network Access Server that desires to authenticate its links. The server is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information.