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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.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC.
Česky [Czech] [Jméno výrobce] tímto prohlašuje, že tento [typ zařízení] je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk [Danish] Undertegnede [fabrikantens navn] erklærer herved, at følgende udstyr [udstyrets typebetegnelse] overholder de væsentlige krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
TABLE OF CONTENT ABOUT THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................1 Purpose.................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1 Terms/Usage ................................................................................................................................................................................
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Congratulations on your purchase of this IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router. This integrated access device combines Internet gateway functions with wireless LAN and Fast Ethernet switch. It provides a complete solution for Internet surfing and office resource sharing, and it is easy to configure and operate for every user. Purpose This manual discusses how to install the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router.
INTRODUCTION With the explosive growth of the Internet, accessing information and services at any time, day or night has become a standard requirement for most people. The era of the standalone PC is waning. Networking technology is moving out of the exclusive domain of corporations and into homes with at least two computers. This integrated access device combines Internet gateway functions with wireless LAN and Fast Ethernet switch.
Supported Features: High speed data transfer rate NAT for sharing 1 IP address to all LAN/WLAN users. PPPoE and PPTP protocol for Dial-Up ADSL. 64/128 bit WEP Encryption WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA, WPA2 security DHCP Server / Client. UPnP (Universal Plug and Play). WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) Virtual Server mapping. MAC filtering. Protocol/IP filtering Domain/URL filtering DDNS Upgradeable firmware for future function. Simple installation using Setup Wizard.
UNPACKING AND SETUP This chapter provides unpacking and setup information for the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router. Unpacking Open the box of the WLAN Router and carefully unpack it. The box should contain the following items: One IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router One CD contain User’s Guide Two 2dBi gain dipole antenna One external power adapter If any item is found missing or damaged, please contact your local reseller for replacement.
HARDWARE INSTALLATION Front Panel The figure below shows the front panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router. Front Panel POWER This indicator lights green when the hub is receives power, otherwise it is off. SYSTEM This indicator blinking green means the WLAN Router is working successfully. Otherwise, this indicator always on or off means the function of the WLAN Router has failed. WAN (Link/ACT) The indicators light green when the WAN port is connected to a xDSL/Cable modem successfully.
LAN (Link/ACT) These indicators light green when the LAN ports were connected successfully. These indicators blinking green while the LAN ports were accessing data.
Rear Panel The figure below shows the rear panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router. Rear Panel Antenna There is two 2dBi gain antennas on the rear panel for wireless connection. LAN (1-4) Four RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX ports for connecting to either 10Mbps or 100Mbps Ethernet connections. WAN In the four port broadband Router, there is an RJ-45 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX port for the WAN that connects to the xDSL/Cable modem for Internet connectivity.
Side Panel The figure below shows the side panel of the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router. Side Panel WPS Push this button to execute the Wi-Fi Protected Setup process.
Hardware connections Connecting the WLAN Router 1. Plug in one end of the network cable to the WAN port of the WLAN Router. 2. Plug in the other end of the network cable to the Ethernet port of the xDSL or Cable modem. 3. Use another network cable to connect to the Ethernet card on the computer system; the other end of the cable connects to the LAN port of the WLAN Router. Since the IEEE 802.11b/g/n Wireless Broadband Router has four ports, you can connect up to four computers directly to the unit.
PC NETWORK TCP/IP SETTING The network TCP/IP settings differ based on the computer’s operating system (Win95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP) and are as follows. Windows 95/98/ME 1. Click on the “Network neighborhood” icon found on the desktop. 2. Click the right mouse button and a context menu will be show. 3. Select “Properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting screen. 4. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” on the “IP address” field. 5. Select “Disable DNS” in the “DNS” field.
6. Select “None” for the “Gateway address” field. Windows 2000 Double click on the “My Computer” icon on the desktop. When “My Computer” window opens, open the “Control Panel” and then open the “Network dialup connection” applet. Double click on the “Local area network connection” icon. Select “Properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. In the “Local area network status” window, click on “Properties.” 2.
Windows XP / Vista Point the cursor and click the right button on the “My Network Place” icon. Select “properties” to enter the TCP/IP setting window. 1. Set “IP address” to “Obtain an IP address automatically.” 2. Set “DNS” to “Obtain DNS server address automatically.
CONFIGURATION First make sure that the network connections are functioning normally. This WLAN Router can be configured using Internet Explorer 5.0 or newer web browser versions. Login to the WLAN Router through Wireless LAN Before configuring the WLAN Router through WLAN, make sure that the SSID, Channel and the WEP is set properly.
Setup Wizard Setup wizard is provided as part of the web configuration utility. User can simply follow the step-by-step process to get the wireless Router configuration ready to run in 6 easy steps by clicking on` the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue. Step 1: Set your new password Setting the new admin password of the WLAN Router. Please click “Next” to continue.
Step 2: Choose time zone Select the time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue. Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server Set user’s IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If the user chooses to enable DHCP, please click “Enable”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and “Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.
Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client): If the user has enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to have the WLAN Router assign IP addresses automatically.
Fixed IP Address: If the Internet Service Provider (ISP) assigns a fixed IP address, choose this option and enter the assigned WAN IP Address, WAN Subnet Mask, WAN Gateway Address and DNS Server Addresses for the WLAN Router.
PPPOE PPPoE to obtain IP automatically: If connected to the Internet using a PPPoE (Dial-up xDSL) connection, and the ISP provides a User Name and Password, then choose this option and enter the required information.
PPPoE with a Specify IP address: If connected to the Internet using a PPPoE (Dial-up xDSL) connection, and the ISP provides a User Name, Password and a Fixed IP Address, choose this option and enter the required information.
PPTP: If connected to the Internet using a PPTP xDSL connection, enter your IP, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Server IP, PPTP Account and PPTP Password.
L2TP: If connected to the Internet using a L2TP (Dial-up xDSL) connection and the ISP provides a Server IP, Account and Password information, choose this option and enter the required information.
Big Pond Cable(Australia): If your ISP is Big Pond Cable, the ISP will provide a User Name, Password, Authentication Server and Login Server IP (Optional). Choose this option and enter the required information.
Step 5: Set Wireless LAN connection Click “Enable” to enable Wireless LAN. If user enables the Wireless LAN, type the SSID in the text box and select a communications channel. The SSID and channel must be the same as wireless devices attempting to connect to the WLAN Router. (When in FCC domain, you could chose ch1~ch11; in ETSI domain, you could chose ch1~ch13) Step 6: Setup completed The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the WLAN Router restarts.
WAN Setting This function enables users to set up the WLAN Router WAN connection, specify the IP address for the WAN, add DNS numbers, and enter the MAC address. Connection Type: Select the connection type, either DHCP client, Fixed IP or PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP or BigPond from the drop-down list. DHCP Client or Fixed IP If user has enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to have the router assign IP addresses automatically.
DNS 1/2: Manually specific DNS server IP address. For the Obtain IP Automatically mode, leave 0.0.0.0 hear, the DHCP server will provides DNS server automatically. Clone MAC Address: If your ISP requires you to enter a specific MAC address, please enter it in. The Clone MAC Address button is used to copy the MAC address of your Ethernet adapter to the Router.
PPPoE with Specify IP If connected to the Internet using a PPPoE (Dial-up xDSL) Modem, the ISP will provide a Password, User Name and a Specify IP Address, choose this option and enter the required information.
PPTP/L2TP with Obtain IP Automatically If connected to the Internet using a PPTP/L2TP (Dial-up xDSL) connection, enter the your Server IP, PPTP/L2TP Account and PPTP/L2TP Password, if your ISP has provided you with a DNS IP address, enter it in the DNS field, otherwise, leave it zero.
BigPond Cable If your ISP is Big Pond Cable, the ISP will provide a User Name, Password, Authentication Server and Login Server IP (Optional). Choose this option and enter the required information. Dynamic DNS: This synchronizes the DDNS server with your current Public IP address when you are online. First, you need to register your preferred DNS with the DDNS provider. Then, please selected one of DDNS server than fill the related information in the below fields: Host Name, User Name and Password.
Wireless setting This section enables user to set wireless communications parameters for the router's wireless LAN feature. Basic This page allow user to enable and disable the wireless LAN function, create a SSID, and select the channel for wireless communications. Enable/Disable: Enables or disables wireless LAN via the WLAN Router. SSID: Type an SSID in the text box.
Channel Width: Select the Channel Width: Auto 20/40 - This is the default setting. Select if you are using both 802.11n and non-802.11n wireless devices. 20MHz - Select if you are not using any 802.11n wireless clients. SSID Broadcast: While SSID Broadcast is enabled, all wireless clients will be able to view the WLAN Router’s SSID. For security purposes, users may want to disable SSID Broadcast to ensure only authorized clients have access.
WEP WEP: Open System and Shared Key requires the user to set a WEP key to exchange data with other wireless clients that have the same WEP key. WEP Key Format: Select the key format from the drop-down list HEX or ASCII. WEP Key Length: Select the level of encryption from the drop-down list. The WLAN Router supports, 64 and 128-bit encryption. WEP Key 1 ~ 4: Enables users to create up to 4 different WEP keys. Manually enter a set of values for each key.
If WPA, WPA2 or WPA-Auto EAP is selected, the above screen is shown. Please set the length of the encryption key and the parameters for the RADIUS server. Cipher Type: Select the cipher type for TKIP or AES encryption, Selected Auto for auto detects the cipher type. RADIUS Server: 1. Enter the IP address, Port used and Shared Secret by the Primary Radius Server. 2. Enter the IP address, Port used and Shared Secret by the Secondary Radius Server.
Advanced This function enables user to configure advanced wireless functions. Beacon Interval: Type the beacon interval in the text box. User can specify a value from 25 to 1000. The default beacon interval is 100. RTS Threshold: Type the RTS (Request-To-Send) threshold in the text box. This value stabilizes data flow. If data flow is irregular, choose values between 256 and 2346 until data flow is normalized. Fragmentation Threshold: Type the fragmentation threshold in the text box.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup This screen enables users to configure the Wi-Fi Protected Setup function. WPS: Enable or Disable the WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function Status: Display the state (Un-configured State/Configured State) information of WPS. Self-PIN Number: Display the default PIN number of WLAN Router. Client PIN Number: Type Client PIN number the client uses to negotiate with WLAN Router via WPS protocol. It is only used when users want their station to join Router's network.
LAN Setting The function enables user to configure the LAN port IP address & DHCP Server. Basic This page leads to set LAN port properties, such as the host name, IP address, and subnet mask. Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is " N Router" IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.
DHCP DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default. DHCP Server Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router. DHCP Server End IP: Type an IP address to serve as the end of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router.
Dynamic DHCP List: All dynamic DHCP client computers are listed in the table and providing the Host name, IP address, and MAC address and Expired Time of the client.
Access Control Setting This access control enables you to define access restrictions, set up protocol and IP filters, create virtual servers, define access for special applications such as games, and set firewall rules. Filter Using filter to deny or allow the users to access. Five types of filters to select: MAC, IP Filter, URL blocking, Domain blocking and Protocol filter.
(Note: Click anywhere in the item. Once the line is selected, the fields automatically load the item's parameters, which you can edit.) Name: Type the name of the user to be permitted/denied access. MAC Address: Type the MAC address of the user's network interface. Add: Click to add the user to the list at the bottom of the page. Update: Click to update information for the user, if you have changed any of the fields.
Disable: Disable the Domain/URL Blocking function. Allow: Allow users to access all domains in the “Domains List”. Deny: Deny users to access all domains in the “Domains List”. Blocked/Permitted Domains/URL: List domains you will Blocked or Permitted. Apply: Click to add domain to the Blocked/Permitted Domains/URL list. Delete: Select a Domain/URL from the table at the bottom of the list and click Delete to remove the Domain/URL. Add: Click to Add button to add domain to the Domains list.
Enable: Click to enable or disable the IP address filter. Name: Type the name of the user to be denied access. Protocol: Select a protocol (TCP or UDP) to use for the virtual server. Port: Type the port range of the protocol. IP Range: Type the IP range. IP addresses falling between this value and the Range End are not allowed to access the Internet. Add: Click to add the IP range to the table at the bottom of the screen.
Virtual Server This screen enables users to create a virtual server via the WLAN Router. If the WLAN Router is set as a virtual server, remote users requesting Web or FTP services through the WAN are directed to local servers in the LAN. The WLAN Router redirects the request via the protocol and port numbers to the correct LAN server. The Virtual Sever profiles are listed in the table at the bottom of the page. Note: When selecting items in the table at the bottom, click anywhere in the item.
Special AP This screen enables users to specify special applications, such as games which require multiple connections that are blocked by NAT. The special applications profiles are listed in the table at the bottom of the page. Note: When selecting items in the table at the bottom, click anywhere in the item. The line is selected, and the fields automatically load the item's parameters, which user can edit. Enable: Click to enable or disable the application profile.
Protocol: Select the protocol (TCP, UDP, or ICMP) that can be used by the incoming communication. ● Port: Type the port number that can be used for the incoming communication. Add: Click to add the special application profile to the table at the bottom of the screen. Update: Click to update information for the special application if user have selected a list item and have made changes. Delete: Select a list item and click Delete to remove the item from the list.
DMZ This screen enables users to create a DMZ for those computers that cannot access Internet applications properly through the WLAN Router and associated security settings. Note: Any clients added to the DMZ exposes the clients to security risks such as viruses and unauthorized access. Enable: Click to enable or disable the DMZ. DMZ Host IP: Type a host IP address for the DMZ. The computer with this IP address acts as a DMZ host with unlimited Internet access. Apply: Click to save the settings.
Firewall settings A firewall protects your network from the outside world, this screen enables users to setup the simple firewall function on the wireless router. Endpoint Independent: Any incoming traffic sent to an open port will be forwarded to the application that opened the port. Address Restricted: Incoming traffic must match the IP address of the outgoing connection.
System Setting This system setting enables users to change password, set the device time, view the device information, restart the system, save and load different settings as profiles, restore factory default settings, upgrade the firmware, and ping remote IP addresses….etc. Password This function enables users to set administrative and user passwords. These passwords are used to gain access to the WLAN Router interface. Administrator: Type the password the Administrator will use to log into the system.
Time This function enables users to set the time and date for the WLAN Router's realtime clock, select properly time zone, and enable or disable daylight saving. Local Time: Displays the local time and date. Time Zone: Select the time zone from the drop-down list. Synchronize the clock with NTP Server: Enable or disable the WLAN Router automatically adjust the system time from NTP Server. Automatic: Automatically adjust the system time from NTP Server.
Device Information This function enables users to view the WLAN Router’s WAN, Wireless, LAN and System configurations. WAN: This section displays the WAN interface configuration including the MAC address, Connection status, DHCP client status, IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, and DNS. Wireless: This section displays the wireless configuration information, including the MAC address, the Connection status, SSID, Channel and Authentication type.
Log This function enables users to view a running log of Router system statistics, events, and activities. The log displays up to 200 entries. Older entries are overwritten by new entries.
Log Setting This function enables users to set Router Log parameters. SMTP Authentication: Selected the Enabled if the SMTP server need for authentication, fill in account name and password in SMTP Account field and SMTP Password field. SMTP Account: If the SMTP Authentication enabled, fill in the SMTP account name here. SMTP Password: If the SMTP Authentication enabled, fill in the password of the SMTP account here. SMTP Server: Type your SMTP server address here.
Debug Information: Displays information related to errors and system malfunctions. Attacks: Displays information about any malicious activity on the network. Dropped Packets: Displays information about packets that have not been transferred successfully. Notice: Displays important notices by the system administrator. Statistic This function displays a table that shows the rate of packet transmission via the WLAN Router’s LAN, WAN and Wireless ports (in bytes per second).
Restart Click “Restart” to restart the system in the event the system is not performing correctly.
Firmware This function enables users to keep the WLAN Router firmware up to date. Please follow the below instructions: Download the latest firmware from the manufacturer's Web site, and save it to disk. Click “Browse” and go to the location of the downloaded firmware file. Select the file and click “Upgrade” to update the firmware to the latest release.
Configuration This function enables users to save settings as a profile and load profiles for different circumstances. User can also load the factory default settings, and run a setup wizard to configure the WLAN Router and Router interface.
UPnP This function enables users to enable or disable the UPnP function on the WLAN Router. UPnP: Select to enable or disable the UPnP function on the WLAN Router. UPnP is short for Universal Plug and Play that is a networking architecture that provides compatibility among networking equipment, software, and peripherals. The WLAN Router is an UPnP-enabled Router and will only work with other UPnP devices/software. If user does not want to use the UPnP functionality, select “Disabled” to disable it.
Ping Test The ping test enables users to determine whether an IP address or host is present on the Internet. Type the host name or IP address in the text box and click Ping button to start the Ping test.
Remote Management This function enables users to set up remote management. Using remote management, the WLAN Router can be configured through the WAN via a Web browser. A user name and password are required to perform remote management. HTTP: Enables users to set up HTTP access for port number, and Remote IP Range for remote management.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet IEEE 802.11n 2.0; IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b Protocol CSMA/CA with ACK Radio Technology DSSS/OFDM Data Transfer Rate 802.11n mode: up to 300Mbps (auto sense) 802.11g mode: up to 54Mbps (auto sense) 802.11b mode: up to 11Mbps (auto sense) Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex) Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full- duplex) Receiver Sensitivity 802.11n: -62dBm typical @ 300Mbps 802.
