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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 Router is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Wireless LAN Power WPS WLAN Power WPS Green Green OFF WLAN off ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting ON Power on OFF Power off Blinking WPS is enabled to make a connection Rear Panel Ports and buttons Ant. Install the appending antenna here. WPS To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to Wireless Settings> WPS), then press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) modes, which are mutually exclusive. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can select the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections. The default setting mode is Gateway mode.
Gateway Mode When Gateway (GW) mode is selected, the device will enter gateway mode. And the wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
Client Mode If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station (gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
Chapter 3: Configuration Hardware Connection 1. 2. 3. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the Internet port of the Wireless Router, the other end to the ADSL or cable modem. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
Login 1. 2. 3. 4. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer and the Wireless Router. Start your Web Browser. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the Wireless Router's default IP address: http://10.10.10.254 After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username "admin" and password “admin” to login.
If you cannot connect... If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following: • The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is already powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: • Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the MS-DOS window. • Enter the command: ping 10.10.10.
Common Connection Types 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. Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
Wizard (GW) Step 1- WAN Access Type Here user can set up the WAN connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE or L2TP, PPTP and click Next to continue. WAN Access Type DHCP Client If the DHCP Client WAN connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically.
If the PPPoE 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. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Address Mode: Select Static to set up the IP address that provide by your ISP manually, or select Dynamic to obtain the IP address automatically. 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. Step 2- LAN This step can set up Wireless Router’s IP address, subnet mask, DHCP type, DHCP IP addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time.
DHCP Primary DNS You can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). DHCP Secondary DNS You can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es). You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DHCP Lease Time The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400 seconds. Step 3- Network Mode This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel.
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK. The default setting is Disable. It is strongly recommended to set up security mode (OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to prevent any unauthorized accessing. OPEN/SHARED/WEP AUTO Security Mode 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.
Internet Settings WAN (GW) WAN Connection Type Select the WAN Connection Type Static (fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE (ADSL), L2TP, and PPTP. Default setting is DHCP enabled. DHCP (Auto Config) Static (fixed IP) IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column. Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask in this column. Internet Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
PPPoE (ADSL) User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Verify Password: To confirm the password, please enter the same password in the filed again. L2TP Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Address Mode: Select Static to set up the IP address that provide by your ISP manually, or select Dynamic to obtain the IP address automatically. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in this column.
LAN IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 10.10.10.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Internet Default Gateway This section is only available in AP and Client Mode. Enter the Internet default gateway LAN IP address in this column. And, the default gateway should has a connection with the Internet. Internet Primary DNS This section is only available in AP and Client Mode. The Primary DNS is used for resolve the URL address to physical IP address. Internet Secondary DNS This section is only available in AP and Client Mode.
Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. UPNP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer protocols promulgated by the UPnP Forum. The goals of UPnP are to allow devices to connect seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home (data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in corporate environments for simplified installation of computer components.
Advanced Routing (GW) If you connect several routers with this Wireless Router, you may need to set up a predefined routing rule to have more effective network topology/traffic, this is called static route between those routers and the Wireless Router. To set static routers, enter the settings including route IP address, route mask route gateway the route Interface from LAN or WAN. Destination The network address of the destination LAN segment.
Apply After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the settings. Reset Click to discard current setting.
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Wireless Network 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. Multiple SSID 1~3 A multiple SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless network.
Advanced Advanced Wireless BG Protection Mode Select the protection mode form the pull-down list, Auto, On and Off. Beacon Interval Beacon Interval is the amount of time between beacon transmissions.
Before a station enters power save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when to wake up to receive the beacon. Range 20999. (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.
Calculate ACK Timeout value Wi-Fi Multimedia WMM Capable WMM Power Save is a set of features for Wi-Fi networks that help conserve battery power in small devices such as phones, PDAs, and audio players. The certification for both access points and client devices uses mechanisms from the recently ratified IEEE 802.11e standard, and is an enhancement of legacy 802.11 power save. WMM Power Save helps pave the way for rapid proliferation of Wi-Fi technology into devices dependent on battery power.
Multicast-to-Unicast Converter Multicast-to-Unicast 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, WPAPSK/ WPA2-PSK, WPA/WPA2 and 802.1X. The security default setting is Disable. The client or station must use the same encryption and enter the same password when make a connection with the Wireless Router. Note: ¾ ¾ ¾ ¾ Disable means none security. WPA and WPA-PSK only support TKIP and AES as encryption method. SHARED only supports WEP as encryption method.
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-PSK/ WAP2-PSK/ WPA PSK-WPA2 PSK WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WPPSK, and TKIP, AES or TKIP AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA PSK WPA2 PSK. Pass Phrase: Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII 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.
WDS To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. (To set WDS must use the same wireless products (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. 5. To set the same Wireless MAC address(BSSID) on the APs. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs.
Lazy Mode If Lazy mode be selected, it is unnecessary to set up Wireless MAC address 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 APs should be setup to the same Phy mode.
z z 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.
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.
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.
WPS WPS Config WPS To use WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function, push physical WPS button on Wireless Router to make a WPS connection. Default setting is Enable. WPS Summary WPS Current Status After enabling the WPS function, if there is a connection the status will show Configured, otherwise, will show Idle.
Trigger WPS AP to do simple config with WPS Client. If WPS configured, here shows Yes, otherwise, NO. WPS Configured WPS SSID Shows the Wireless Router network name. WPS Auth Mode The WPS authentication type supports Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPAPSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK. Please go to the configuration page Wireless Settings > Security to set up the WPS security. For Open authentication mode, the selection of encryption type are NONE and WEP.
Client Mode Profile Add Click Add button to set the station profile. Profile Name: Default profile name is PROF001, or enter desired profile name here. SSID: Enter the network name (case-sensitive) of the access point or station. Network Type: Select Infrastructure or 802.11 Ad Hoc from the pull-down list. Infrastructure type to make a connection via a access point; 802.11 Ad Hoc to make a connection directly between stations. Power Saving Mode: CAM (Constantly Awake Mode) or Power Saving Mode.
Security Mode: Select the security OPEN, SHARED, WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal form the pull-down menu. OPEN/SHARED WEP Key Length/ WEP Key Entry Method: Only valid when using WEP encryption algorithm. There are several formats to enter the keys. • Hexadecimal (64 bits): 10 Hex characters. • Hexadecimal (128 bits): 26 Hex characters. • ASCII (64 bits): 5 ASCII characters. • ASCII (128 bits): 13 ASCII characters.
Link Status After making a connection with an AP, this page will show the related link status, check the dBm format box to show the Signal Strength and Noise Level information in dBm format.
Site Survey Here shows the AP nearby, select desired AP to make a connection. Click Rescan button to survey the APs. Select preferred AP, then click Connect button to make a connection. And you can also set the preferred AP in to profile, click Add Profile to add (Please refer to Profile section for station profile add.
Statistics This screen displays the transmission and reception statistics on your current networks.
Advance Advance Configuration Wireless Mode (Infra) Select 802.11 B/G/N mixed mode, 802.11B only, 802.11G only, 802.11N only, 802.11 G/N mixed mode, or 802.11 B/G mixed mode from the pulldown menu. (Default is 802.11 B/G/N mixed mode.) Country Region Code Here shows the channels range. B/G Protection Select Auto, On or Off from the pull-down menu.
Calculate ACK Timeout value Tx Burst Check the box to enable the Tx Burst function. (Default Tx Burst setting is Enable.) HT Physical Mode HT Select MM or GF. Default setting is MM. BW Channel Band Width. Select 20 or Auto. (Default setting is Auto.) GI Guard Interval. Select Long or Auto. (Default setting is Auto.) About Here shows the information of the station. WPS This page allows you to use the setting for WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
WPS AP Site Survey Display the information of surrounding APs with WPS function from last scan result. List information included SSID, BSSID(Wireless MAC address), RSSI, Channel, Authentication, Encryption, Version, and Status. Refresh Issue a rescan command to wireless NIC to update information on surrounding wireless network. Mode Select from the pull-down menu to decide the station role-playing as an Enrollee or an external Registrar.
Firewall (GW) IP Filter Basic Settings Basic Settings Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down list. IP Filter Settings Dest IP Address Enter the IP address that user would like to disconnect(drop). Source IP Address Apply Enter the IP address that at the same segment with the current IP address. Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard the current settings.
MAC Filter Basic Settings MAC Filter setting enable MAC Filter Settings MAC Address Select Enable or Disable from the pull-down list. Enter the client MAC address that user would like to disconnect(drop). Add Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard the current settings. 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. The maximum rule count is 16.
URL Filter Basic Settings URL Filter setting Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu. Default setting is enable Disable. Add a URL filter URL Enter the URL to restrict the improper content access. For example, www.xxx.com.tw. Add Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard the current settings. 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. The maximum rule count is 16.
Port Forwarding 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.
DMZ 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. DMZ IP Address Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will access the local host from WAN side. Apply Click to save and apply the current settings. Reset Press to discard current settings.
System Security Remote management Remote management (via WAN) Remote Port 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. After Allow the Remote management, user can enter the port number here. To execute the Ping action from the WAN side. Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down list. Default setting is Enable.
Content Filtering Content Filter Settings Select Webs Content Filters, Proxy, Java or ActiveX. Webs Host Filter Settings Enter the keyword in the field for a host filtering.
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Administrator Settings Account User can key in a new login user name here. Password Maximum input is 36 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.) NTP Settings Current Time Click Sync with host button to synchronize the time with the host PC. 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 Button Import Settings Settings file location 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 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.
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. • • Wireless Router uses 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.
