1n/g/b 300Mbps router Abocom WR5503U User’s Manual
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.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Router supports 2 ports 10/100M Ethernet . With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The Wireless Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Chapter 2: About Operation Modes This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter modes, which are mutually exclusive. This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the following sections.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Access Point Mode When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access Point has the Internet connection. Converter Mode If set to Converter mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station (gateway or router.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Step 1. Chapter 3: 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://192.168.1.254 After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username "admin" and password "password" to login.
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Chapter 2: About Operation Modes 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: Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the MS-DOS window. Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes 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.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Setup Wizard The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard step by step. Step 1- WAN Access Type Here user can set up the WAN(Internet) connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL) and click Next to continue.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes WAN Access Type DHCP Client If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Static IP If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information. IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here. Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes If the PPTP be selected, users have to set up the server IP address, user name and password 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. Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP Address in this column. User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254.) Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4 Band GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N). A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name SSID that identifies a wireless network. Channel Width Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width. Channel Number Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu. Step 4- Security Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Router.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes 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). Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field. WPA / WPA2 / WPA2-Mixed WPA Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. WPA2 Cipher Suite: here supported AES only. Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choosing to set the preshared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters).
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Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Network LAN Interface Setup IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is 192.168.1.254) Subnet Mask Default Gateway DHCP Mode The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.) DHCP Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of continuous IP address segment, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client. Static DHCP Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window. Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Set Static DHCP button to set the Static DHCP function.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Clone MAC Address This table displays you the station MAC information. Internet Service Setup WAN Access Type Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or PPTP or L2TP from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP Client enabled.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically. Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes provide 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. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive). Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection. Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1460 for your application.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Advanced Routing 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. Enable Dynamic Route Enable Static Route Check to enable the dynamic route function. NAT: Select to enable the network address translation function.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Metric: The route with the lowest metric is the preferred route. Interface: Select to use LAN or WAN as the physical interface from where the packets will be sent. 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. If select Net, please enter the Netmask in the following column.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Wireless Basic Disable Wireless LAN Interface Band Check to disable the wireless function. If the wireless LAN interface be disabled, the WLAN LED on the front LED will be off. You can choose one mode of the following you need. 2.4GHz (B): 802.11b supported rate only. 2.4GHz (G): 802.11g supported rate only. 2.4GHz (N): 802.11n supported rate only. 2.4GHz (B+G): 802.11b supported rate and 802.11g supported rate. 2.4GHz (G+N): 802.11g supported rate and 802.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes selected. Multiple APs This page shows and updates the wireless setting for multiple APs. Network Type SSID Channel Width Channel Selection Broadcast SSID WMM Data Rate Associated Clients Enable Mac Clone (Single Ethernet Client) User can set up the multiple AP here. If the mode be set to AP or Client mode that the network type can be set to Infrastructure or Ad hoc.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Advanced Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Fragmentation mechanism is used for improving the efficiency when high traffic flows along in the wireless network. If the 802.11g MIMO 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. The default value is 2346. RTS Threshold is a mechanism implemented to prevent the “Hidden Node” problem.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IAPP Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Protection Select Enabled or Disabled to execute the security function. Aggregation Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. Short GI Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. WLAN Partition Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function. RF Output Power Select the transmitting power rate 100%, 70%, 50%, 35%, 15%.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: 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). Encryption Key: Enter the key in the key setting field.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes ACL Wireless Access Control Mode Select Allow Listed or Deny Listed form the pull-down menu to enable access control function. Default setting is Disabled. MAC Address Enter the MAC address (12 characters) of a station that is allowed to access this Access Point. Comment You may enter up to 20 characters as a remark to the previous MAC address. Current Access Control List This table displays you the station MAC information.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes To use WDS function: 1. The APs must support WDS function. 2. To set the same SSID (Network name). 3. The channel must be set to the same on the APs. 4. To set the same Wireless MAC address (BSSID) on the APs. 5. To set same security (WEP or WPA) on the APs. Note ! To setup WDS must use the same wireless products (the same model will be better); due to different wireless products might support different WDS settings.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes 1 2 3 Step 2. Then go to Wireless > WDS page to (1) enable the WDS function and (2) enter APs Wireless MAC address (please go to Status> Wireless Configuration to make sure the BSSID) to each other to make the WDS connection. Please click Apply button to execute. 1 2 Enable WDS Check the box to enable the WDS function.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes MAC Address: Enter the Wireless BSSID (MAC) 12 characters of the wireless AP that you want to connect with. To check your wireless router’s MAC address, please go to Status > Wireless Configuration to find your BSSID (Wireless MAC address.) MAC Address Data Rate Comment Apply Changes Reset Set Security Select the data rate form the pull-down list. Enter a description for the device.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes client's end. Show Statistics Click to show the current WDS AP table. This table shows the MAC address, transmission packets and errors, reception packets and Tx Rate (Mbps) counters for each configured WDS AP. Refresh: Click to renew the counters information. Close: Click to leave the screen. Current WDS AP List Delete Selected Here shows the current WDS AP information. Click Delete Selected to delete the selected AP information.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes WPS Disable WPS Check the box to disable the WPS function, default setting is enabled. WPS Status Here shows the current status of the WPS function. Default setting is Configured, click Reset to Unconfigured to re-configured the WPS connection. Self-PIN Number Here shows the 8 characters PIN code of the router itself. Push Button Configuration Click Start PBC button to make a WPS connection with client.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Schedule Enable Wireless Schedule Check the box to enable the schedule function. Set up the time to schedule the wireless access rule. Select the day and time you want to enable the wireless function.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Firewall DMZ Settings Enable DMZ Check the box to enable DMZ function. 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. DMZ Host IP Address Enter the IP address of a particular host in your LAN which will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes URL Filter Settings Enable URL Filtering URL Address Apply Changes Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable URL filtering function. Enter the URL address in the field. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Shows the current URL address filter information. Click Delete Selected button to delete items which are selected.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes MAC Filtering Enable MAC Filtering MAC Address Comment Apply Changes Reset Current Filter Table Delete Selected Delete All Reset Check to enable MAC filtering function. Enter the client MAC address in the field. You may key in a description MAC address. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Shows the current MAC filter information.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Port Filtering Settings Enable Port Filtering Port Range Check to enable Port Filtering function. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description MAC address. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes IP Filtering Enable IP Filtering Check to enable IP filtering function. Local IP Address Enter the local server’s IP address. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. Comment You may key in a description for the port range. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save the settings. Reset Click Reset button to restore to default values.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Virtual Server Enable Port Forwarding Check to enable Port Forwarding function. IP Address Enter the IP address in the field. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP or Both) used to the remote system or service. 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. Comment You may key in a description MAC address.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes VLAN Enable VLAN Entries in below table are used to config vlan settings. VLANs are created to provide the segmentation services traditionally provided by routers. VLANs address issues such as scalability, security, and network management.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Administration Password User Name To set up the login username to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Empty user name and password will disable the protection. It’s strongly recommended to assign a set of password for further security. New Password To set up the login password to protect the Wireless Router configuration accessing via web browser. Maximum input is 30 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Enable QoS Entries in this table improve your online gaming experience by ensuring that your game traffic is prioritized over other network traffic, such as FTP or Web. Automatic Uplink/Download Speed Check the box to enable the automatic uplink/ download speed function. Manual Uplink/Download Speed You can manually enter the uplink/ download transmission rate in the blank field. Address Type Select IP or MAC address type.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes the service uses a single port number, enter it in both the start and finish fields. Protocol Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, TCP/UDP, ICMP or ANY) used to the remote system or service. Mode Select Guaranteed minimum bandwidth or Restricted maximum bandwidth modes. Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Uplink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) Enter the Downlink Bandwidth (Kbps) in the column. Comment Enter the note for the setting.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Denial of Service Enable DoS Prevention DoS (Denial of Service) attacks can flood your Internet connection with invalid packets and connection requests, using so much bandwidth and so many resources that Internet access becomes unavailable. The Wireless Router incorporates protection against DoS attacks. This screen allows you to configure DoS protection. Check the box to enable the DoS settings.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes preventions. Clear All After you enabled the DoS prevention, you can click to uncheck all DoS preventions. Apply Changes After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Dynamic DNS Setting Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function. Service Provider Enter the DDNS Service Provider here. Domain Name Here shows the domain name of the service provider. User Name/Email Password/Key Apply Changes Reset Enter your email that you registered in service provider website. (You can refer to below Note information to apply a account form the service provider website.) Enter your passwords that you registered in service provider website.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Upgrade Firmware Firmware Version Select File Upload Reset Here display the latest firmware version. Click the Browse button to find and open the firmware file (the browser will display to correct file path.) Click the Upload button to perform. Click Reset button to restore to default values. Settings Management Save Settings to File Load Settings form File Reset Settings to Default Click the Save button to save the current settings file in the PC.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Enable Log Check to enable logging function. System all Activates all logging functions. Wireless Only logs related to the wireless LAN will be recorded. DoS Only logs related to the DoS protection will be recorded. Enable Remote Log Only logs related to the Remote control will be recorded. Log Server IP address Only logs related to the server will be recorded.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000 1. 2. Go to Start > Control Panel > Network and Dial-up Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: 3. 4. Select the Internet Protocol (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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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 automatically.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration 3. 4. Select the Internet Protocol Version 4(TCP/IPv4) or 6 (TCP/IPv6) 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Using DHCP To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration For Windows 2000 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select Start menu> Settings> Control Panel > Internet Options. Select the Connection tab, and click the Setup button. Select "I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. Select "I connect through a local area network (LAN)" and click Next. Ensure all of the boxes on the following Local area network Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration Use the "Deactivate" and "Activate" buttons, if available. 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.
Chapter 4: PC Configuration on client's end. Enterprise (RADIUS) WPA WPA2 WPA2-Mixed 802.1x 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 RADIUS is a server that has access to a user database with authentication information. Each station must set up the RADIUS Server’s IP address, port and passwords that provided by your ISP.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Appendix A: Troubleshooting 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.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Router. Ensure that it is connected and ON. Connect to it and check its settings. (If you can't connect to it, check the LAN and power connections.) Problem 2: Solution 2: If the Wireless Router is configured correctly, check your Internet connection (ADSL/Cable modem) 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.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Wireless Router. To see if radio interference is causing a problem, see if connection is possible when close to the Wireless Router. Remember that the connection range can be as little as 100 feet in poor environments. Wireless Channels: If interference is the problem, changing to another channel may show a well improvement. Radio Interference: Other devices may be causing interference. You can try to turn off other wireless devices, and see if this helps.
Appendix B: About Wireless LANs BSS (Basic Service Set) BSS (Basic Service Set) A group of wireless stations and a single access point, all using the same SSID(service set identifier), form a Basic Service Set (BSS). Using the same SSID (service set identifier) 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.
WEP Key WEP Authentication 64 Bits, 128 Bits. For 64 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. For 128 Bits encryption, the Key value must match. Open System or Shared Key. WPA/ WPA2/ WPA-Mixed 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.
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