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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 Chapter 1: Introduction The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Giga Router supports 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for WAN. 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 1: Introduction Internet WPS Wireless LAN WAN WPS WLAN Green Green Green LAN USB Green WPS Green ON Internet link / active OFF Internet function off Blinking Internet traffic transmitting ON WPS setup successfully OFF WPS is disabled Blinking WPS is enabled to make a connection OFF WLAN off ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting OFF LAN function off ON LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting ON USB is connected OFF USB is discon
Chapter 1: Introduction WAN Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard LAN cable (RJ45 connectors). DC 12V Connect the supplied power adapter here. WPS WPS To enable the WPS function press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.
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.
Chapter 2: About Operation Modes Converter Mode If set to Converter 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 Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router, another end to your PC or notebook. Step 2. There are two connection methods to connect to Internet (Only one can be used): 2-1. Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router, the other end to the ADSL or cable modem. 2-2. Or you can insert 3.5G USB card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port. Step 3.
Chapter 3: Configuration 4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username "admin" and password "password" to login.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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.
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Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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. IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain connected station.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 Mobile Networks from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP (Auto Config) enabled.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate.
Chapter 3: Configuration Provider) that 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 3: Configuration Public Range: If user selected Unnumbered PPPoE type, have to setup the range here. User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). 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). Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider’s name here.
Chapter 3: Configuration first, therefore, the Mobile networks function can be used. Auto APN: APN(Access Point Name.) If this function be selected, the system will auto detect the mobile network setting via the USB that provide by the Internet service provider(ISP). To use the default settings is recommend. Service Name: Keep the default setting or enter the service name that ISP provided. Dial Number: Keep the default setting or enter the dial number that ISP provided.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration PPTP Server Enable PPTP Server User Name Password Check to enable the PPTP server function, this function allows you to connect securely from a remote location (such as your home) to an LAN (Local Area Network) located in another location, such as your workplace, business office and so on. Enter username in the column, when the PPTP client try to connect to the PPTP sever should login with the username.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 802.11n supported rate. 2.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration You can select Long or Short for the preamble type. 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. STBC Select Enabled or Disabled to execute this function.
Chapter 3: Configuration Authentication: Select Open System, Shared Key or Auto. Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit. Key Format: 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). Encryption Key: Enter the key in the key setting field.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings.
Chapter 3: Configuration used on 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration NAS FTP Service Enable Network attached storage (NAS) allows user access data through network service. User can use FTP, Samba solutions to share USB storage device in the networks. FTP Port Enter the FTP port here. Login Timeout Setup the login time limit seconds here. Stay Timeout Setup the login stay time limit seconds here. Login Users Setup the login user limit numbers here. Share Mode To control the data authentication for login user.
Chapter 3: Configuration Media Share Enable Media Server The media server allows user sharing multi-media files on local networks. Share Folder Name Enter the file name that shared on the local area network here. NTP Current Time Time Zone Select Enable NTP client update Enter the current time of this wireless router or click the Copy Computer Time button to synchronize the time with the connected computer automatically. Select the local time zone from the pull-down menu.
Chapter 3: Configuration Daylight Saving NTP server Manual IP setting Apply Changes Refresh You may choose to select NTP server from the pull-down menu or enter an IP address of a specific server manually. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply Changes button to save current settings. Click Refresh button to renew current time. Dynamic DNS Setting Enable DDNS Check to enable the DDNS function.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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 3: Configuration Statistics This page shows the packet counters for transmission and reception regarding to wireless and Ethernet networks.
Chapter 3: Configuration 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.
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choice to set the Pre-shared key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to enter 64 characters string at a time. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8 characters) format is recommended. Pre-Shared Key: Pre-Shared Key serves as a password. Users may key in 8 to 63 characters string if you selected passphrase. Pre-shared key format to set the passwords or leave it blank, in which the 802.
