Simply Connected User Guide XWR-600 Dual-Band Wireless 600N Router Use the XWR-600 to: Provide an Affordable Concurrent Dual-Band Wi-Fi Network Combine High Performance Gigabit and 802.
XWR-600 User Guide Model Number: XWR-600 Dual-Band Wireless 600N Router FCC ID: W59XWR600 IC: 8584A-XWR600 © 2014 Luxul. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be modified or adapted in any way, for any purposes without permission in writing from Luxul. The material in this manual is subject to change without notice. Luxul reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design.
User Guide CONTENTS 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 4 1.1 Product Introduction 4 1.2 Product Features 4 1.3 Product Specifications 4 1.4 Package Contents 5 2 HARDWARE DESCRIPTION AND INSTALLATION 5 2.1 Panel Layout 5 2.2 System Requirements 7 2.3 Installation Requirements 7 2.4 XWR-1750 Installation 8 2.5 Default IP Address 8 2.6 Connecting a Client Device 8 2.7 Verifying Connectivity 8 3 CONFIGURATION 9 3.1 Quick Setup 9 3.2 Status 16 3.3 Network 19 3.
XWR-600 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 1.1 Product Introduction The Luxul XWR-600 Wireless Router is a feature rich network device designed to enhance the performance, security and reliability of a home or commercial network. It enables simple monitoring, management and control of network usage to boost efficiency, reduce network bandwidth and minimize security risks.
User Guide Network Media 10Base-T: Cat5 or better 100Base-TX: Cat5 or better 1000Base-TX: Cat5 or better (Cat6 recommended) Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac adapter Dimensions LxWxH in. (mm) 6.76”x4.38”x1” (171.6x111.2x25.5) Power and Consumption AC 110V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz Consumption: 1.
XWR-600 Indicator Description Function WPS LED ON 5GHz FLASHING Indicates the XWR-600 is passing 5GHz wireless data. 2.4GHz Indicates the XWR-600 is ready for WPS pairing. ON Indicates a 5GHz wireless network is configured and broadcasting. OFF Indicates there is no 5GHz wireless network configured or the 5GHz radio is disabled. FLASHING Indicates the XWR-600 is passing 2.4GHz wireless data. ON Indicates a 2.4GHz wireless network is configured and broadcasting. OFF Indicates there is no 2.
User Guide 2.1.2 Rear Panel 1. Antenna: 2 attached Antennas for connecting 2.4/5GHz wireless devices. 2. Power: Power port used to connect the provided DC power supply. 3. WAN: 1 WAN RJ-45 Ethernet Port for connecting internet feed. 4. LAN: 4 LAN RJ-45 Ethernet Ports allowing for four local network connections. 5. Reset Button: Used for hard reset or factory default reset. To hard reset the router, press and release the button. To reset to factory defaults, press and hold this button for 15 seconds.
XWR-600 It is recommended that the Grounding connection to the outlet is functioning properly and the XWR-600 is positioned away from direct sun light Ensure there is sufficient space around the XWR-600 for proper ventilation and heat dissipation. It is recommended to have at least 4-6 inches around all sides. 2.4 XWR-600 Installation Before installing the XWR-600, test the Internet connection to validate that it is functioning properly.
User Guide 3 CONFIGURATION This chapter introduces the configuration of the XWR-600 Enterprise Multi-WAN Router functions via the Web-based management interface. Quick Setup Status Network Wireless Guest Network Firewall/Security Administration Tools 3.1 Quick Setup The Quick Setup page allows you to configure the Primary Internet / WAN connection settings, the Local Network / LAN settings and the Primary 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wireless Networks.
XWR-600 Secondary DNS: Allows you to select the checkbox and manually configure a Secondary DNS Server IP Address. “DNS Assigned By ISP” is the default setting Custom MAC Address: Allows you to set a Custom MAC Address which allows the Router to appear as a Computer to the ISP Modem. Some Modems will cache the MAC Address of the first device used to setup Internet Service and cannot be reset by the user.
User Guide Internet/WAN: Displays the WAN connection Options Connection Type: Select the desired WAN Connection Type. When set to PPPOE, enter a Username and Password that the ISP provides to authenticate the Router allowing it to connect. The Router will pull all connection information automatically from the ISP’s Modem once it is successfully authenticated. DHCP is the default setting. Username: Allows you to enter the PPPOE Username specified by the ISP.
XWR-600 Select the Menu Quick Setup and Connection Type Static IP from the dropdown to view the following page: Internet/WAN: Displays the WAN connection Options ww ww ww ww ww ww ww 12 Connection Type: Select the desired WAN Connection Type. When set to Static IP, you must enter the IP information that the ISP provides allowing the Router to connect. Static IP: Allows you to enter the WAN connection IP Address specified by the ISP.
User Guide Custom MTU: Allows you to configure a Custom MTU setting. MTU (or Maximum Transmission Unit), is the maximum packet size allowed on the network. Some ISPs (usually DSL or Fiber) will require this value to be set if the Modem is in Bridge mode. After making any changes to the Connection Type, you must click the Save button to Save your changes, then you must click the Reboot button for the changes to take effect.
XWR-600 3.1.5 Wireless Settings 2.4GHz Frequency Allows you to configure the Primary 2.4GHz Wireless Network. Select the Menu Quick Setup to view the following page: Wireless Settings 2.4GHz Frequency: Displays the 2.4GHz Wireless Network settings. ww ww ww ww ww ww ww 14 Operating Mode: Allows you to select the Operating Mode of the SSID. Access Point is the default setting.
User Guide 3.1.6 Wireless Settings 5GHz Frequency Allows you to configure the Primary 5GHz Wireless Network. Select the Menu Quick Setup to view the following page: Wireless Settings 5GHz Frequency: Displays the 5GHz Wireless Network settings. ww ww ww ww ww ww Operating Mode: Allows you to select the Operating Mode of the SSID. Access Point is the default setting. Network Name (SSID): Allows you to specify the Network Name (SSID) used to identify the Wireless Network to client devices.
XWR-600 ww ww ww ww Channel: Allows you to specify the Channel used by the 5GHz Radio in the Router, the supported Channels will change depending on the Wireless Mode 802.11+g offers 36,40,44,48,149,153,157,161. While 802.11a offers 36, 40, 44, 48, 149, 153, 157, 161 and 165 (the available options are non-overlapping channels) 153 is the default setting. Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page.
User Guide 3.2.1 Overview This page displays the System, Internet / WAN Settings and Local Network / LAN Settings configured on the Router. Select the menu Status>>Overview to display the following page: System: Displays the XWR-600 System properties. Firmware Version: Displays the Version of Firmware running on the Router. Hardware Version: Displays the Hardware Version of the Router. CPU Usage: Displays the percentage of CPU Cycles currently occupied.
XWR-600 IP Address: Displays the WAN IP Address assigned to the Router. Subnet Mask: Displays the WAN Subnet Mask assigned to the Router. Gateway: Displays the WAN Gateway IP Address assigned to the Router. DNS Server: Displays the Primary DNS Server IP Address assigned to the Router. Alternate DNS: Displays the Secondary DNS Server IP Address assigned to the Router. MAC Address: Displays the current WAN Port MAC Address assigned to the Router.
User Guide Connected Clients: Displays the current DHCP Leases issued by the Router. ww ww ww Device Name: Displays the Hostname reported by the device or the Hostname specified in the Static Lease (see Network>>Static Leases for details). IP Address: Displays the IP Address issued to the Client Device by the Router’s DHCP server. MAC Address: Displays the MAC Address of the Client Device.
XWR-600 NOTE: The information categories are the same for the 2.4GHz SSID and 5GHz SSID. NOTE: The Rate value for all devices will change depending on Wireless signal quality and strength 3.3 Network There are four submenus in the Network menu: DHCP Server, Static Leases, Dynamic DNS and Routing. Click a submenu to view and/or modify the corresponding settings. 3.3.1 DHCP Server This page displays the DHCP Server Settings configured on the Router.
User Guide ww ww ww ww Lease Time (hours): Allows you to set the number of Hours the Client Device DHCP Lease is valid before requiring a DHCP Renew. 12 Hours is the default setting. Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page. Once you have clicked Save, you may move to other pages in the Router setup. Most changes will require a Reboot to allow the changes to take effect.
XWR-600 IP Address: Allows you to specify the IP Address that is assigned to the specified Client Device. The IP Address entered here can be inside or outside of the DHCP Pool configured on the Router (see Network>>DHCP Server for details). MAC Address: Allows you to enter the MAC Address of the Client Device for which the Static Lease is being configured. This is what the Router will use to identify the Client Device and issue the Static Lease.
User Guide 3.3.3 Dynamic DNS This page displays the Dynamic DNS Settings configured on the Router. Select the menu Network>>Dynamic DNS to display the following page. DNS: Allows you to Enable or Disable Dynamic DNS support. Disabled is the default. ww ww ww ww ww ww Service Provider: Allows you to specify the DDNS Service Provider currently, no-ip.com, dyndns.org and freedns.afraid.org are supported.
XWR-600 ww ww ww Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page. Once you have clicked Save, you may move to other pages in the Router setup. Most changes will require a Reboot to allow the changes to take effect. Reboot: This button is used to Reboot the Router after making configuration changes; or can be used to Reboot the Router for any reason. Cancel: This button Cancels any changes made on this page.
User Guide 3.4.1 Settings This page displays the Wireless Settings configured on the Router. Select the menu Wireless>>Settings to display the following page: 2.4GHz Options: Displays the 2.4GHz Wireless options active on the Router. ww ww ww ww Wireless Radio: Allows you to Enable or Disable the 2.4GHz Wireless Radio in the Router. Enabled is the default setting. Wireless Mode: Allows you to specify the 802.11 Wireless mode the 2.4GHz Radio will operate in, the supported modes include 802.
XWR-600 NOTE: When selecting the Channel Width option 20/40MHz, a second Channel option will appear allowing you to set if the secondary channel used by 40MHz is below or above your current Channel. 5GHz Options: Displays the 5GHz Wireless options active on the Router. ww ww ww ww ww ww ww Wireless Radio: Allows you to Enable or Disable the 5GHz Wireless Radio in the Router. Enabled is the default setting. Wireless Mode: Allows you to specify the 802.
User Guide 3.4.2 Profiles This menu displays the Wireless Profile options for 2.4GHz and 5GHz on the Router. 3.4.2.1 2.4GHz This page displays the 2.4GHz Profile Settings on the Router. Select the menu Wireless>>Profiles>>2.4GHz to display the following page: Profile List: Displays the 2.4GHz Wireless Profiles active on the Router. ww SSID: Allows you to select the Profile you would like to Edit or to Create a new Profile. Select an SSID in the dropdown list to display the following page .
XWR-600 ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww 28 Enable/Disable SSID: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID. Enabled is the default setting. Operating Mode: Allows you to select the Operating Mode of the SSID. Access Point is the default setting. Network Name (SSID): Allows you to specify the Network Name (SSID) used to identify the Wireless Network to client devices. SSID Broadcast: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID Broadcast. Enabled is the default setting.
User Guide NOTE: After making any changes to a Wireless Profile you must click the Save or Delete buttons to Save your changes, then you must click the Reboot button for the changes to take effect. You can click the Save or Delete button and proceed to other pages without losing your configured changes. NOTE: WPA/WPA2 with TKIP&AES Encryption Security mode is recommended for high turnover environments like Restaurants or Hotels. This mode covers the widest range of devices.
XWR-600 ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww ww 30 Enable/Disable SSID: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID. Enabled is the default setting. Operating Mode: Allows you to select the Operating Mode of the SSID. Access Point is the default setting. Network Name (SSID): Allows you to specify the Network Name (SSID) used to identify the Wireless Network to client devices. SSID Broadcast: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID Broadcast. Enabled is the default setting.
User Guide NOTE: After making any changes to a Wireless Profile you must click the Save or Delete buttons to Save your changes, then you must click the Reboot button for the changes to take effect. You can click the Save or Delete button and proceed to other pages without losing your configured changes. NOTE: WPA/WPA2 with TKIP&AES Encryption Security mode is recommended for high turnover environments like Restaurants or Hotels. This mode covers the widest range of devices.
XWR-600 Guest SSID: Displays the current Guest Network settings active on the Router. Enable/Disable SSID: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID. Disabled is the default setting. Network Name (SSID): Allows you to specify the Network Name (SSID) used to identify the Wireless Network to client devices. SSID Broadcast: Allows you to Enable or Disable the SSID Broadcast. Enabled is the default setting. Security Mode: Allows you to set the desired Security Mode used to connect to the SSID.
User Guide ww ww ww Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page. Once you have clicked Save, you may move to other pages in the Router setup. Most changes will require a Reboot to allow the changes to take effect. Reboot: This button is used to Reboot the Router after making configuration changes or can be used to Reboot the Router for any reason. Cancel: This button Cancels any changes made on this page.
XWR-600 Port Forwarding: Allows you to open public Ports to allow access to the private Port of a local device. Port Forwarding opens a hole in the Firewall to the specified Local Network device. Port Forwarding relies on the security of the Local Network device as it merely allows the incoming connection to reach the Local Network device. Application Name: Allows you specify a Name for the Port Forwarding rule for easy identification.
User Guide NOTE: Port Forwarding is inherently insecure, relying on the security of the Local Network device to which you are forwarding. With this being the case, requiring a Login to the Local device is recommended while also changing the Default Username and Password of the device. 3.6.2 DMZ This page displays the DMZ Settings currently configured on the Router. Select the menu Firewall/Security>>DMZ to display the following page. DMZ: Displays the DMZ currently configured.
XWR-600 3.6.3 UPnP This page displays the UPnP Settings currently configured on the Router. Select the menu Firewall/Security>>UPnP to display the following page: UPnP Configuration: Displays the UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) configuration. UPnP: Allows you to Enable or Disable UPnP on the Router. Enabled is the default. Available Networks: Displays which Networks on the Router have UPnP Enabled. ww Local Network/LAN: Allows you to enable UPnP for the configured Local Network.
User Guide NOTE: After making any changes to the DMZ you must click the Save button to Save your changes, then you must click the Reboot button for the changes to take effect. You can click the Save button and proceed to other pages without losing your configured changes. NOTE: UPnP is more secure than Port Forwarding as the Port is only open for a short time. Once the Port Lease expires, the UPnP Lease is Deleted. Client devices supporting UPnP initiate the Lease request.
XWR-600 3.7.1 Admin Password This page displays the Admin Password settings configured on the Router. Select the menu Administration>>Admin Password to display the following page: Administrator Login: Displays the Admin Password settings of the Router. ww ww ww ww ww Password: Allows you to enter a new Admin Password for the Router. Confirm Password: Allows you to confirm the new Admin Password for the Router. Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page.
User Guide 3.7.2 Firmware Update This page displays the Firmware Update of the Router. Select the menu Administration>>Firmware Update to display the following page: Firmware Update: Displays the Firmware Update actions. ww ww Select Files: Allows you to Browse your computer for the Firmware Update file and displays the filename of the file selected. Click the Browse button to open the File Explorer of your computer. Select the Firmware file and click Open.
XWR-600 NOTE: Please back up any configuration before performing a Firmware Update. 3.7.3 Factory Defaults This page displays the Factory Defaults and WAN Acceleration Status of the Router. Select the menu Administration>>Factory Defaults to display the following page: Factory Defaults: Displays the Factory Default action. Restore Factory Defaults: Allows you to Restore the Router to Factory settings. Click the Reset & Reboot button to perform the Restore.
User Guide 3.7.4 Backup/Restore This page displays the Backup/Restore options of the Router. Select the menu Administration>>Backup/Restore to display the following page: Backup Configuration: Displays the Backup action. ww Save to File: Allows you to Save the Router configuration to a File. Click the Backup button to open the Save File dialog box of your computer and Save the file. © 2014 Luxul. All Rights Reserved.
XWR-600 Restore Configuration: Displays the Restore Configuration actions. ww ww ww Select a File: Allows you to Browse your computer for the Configuration file and displays the filename of the file selected. Click the Browse button to open the File Explorer of your computer. Select the Configuration file and click Open. Restore: Allows you to Start the Restore process. Click Restore to begin the Restore Configuration process, the Router will reboot as part of the Restore process.
User Guide 3.7.5 Systems Log This page displays the System Log of the Router. Select the menu Administration>>System Log to display the following page: System Log: Displays the System Log entries. ww Save to File: Allows you to Save the System Logs to a File. Click the Save button to open the Save File dialog box of your computer and Save the file.
XWR-600 3.7.5 Set Time This page displays the Time settings of the Router. Select the menu Administration>>Set Time to display the following page: Router Time Setup: Displays the Time settings of the Router. ww ww ww ww ww Current Date/Time: Displays the NTP Time parameters pulled from the Internet using the current Time settings. Time Zone: Allows you to set the Time Zone used by the Router. Save: This button is used to Save the configuration changes made on this page.
User Guide Iperf Server: Displays the Iperf Server Status. ww ww ww Status: Displays the current Running Status of the Iperf Server. Run for: Allows you to choose how long you would like the Iperf Server to run. One Hour is the default setting, with two and three hours available. Action: Allows you to Start the Iperf Server. Click the Start Iperf Server button to Start the Iperf Server.
XWR-600 RF Exposure Guidelines Safety Information: The device complies with internationally recognized standards covering human exposure to electromagnetic fields from radio devices. Warning: Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Radiation: The radiated output of this device is below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the device should be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
User Guide Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Radio Transmitters (Part 15) This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
APPENDIX 1: COMMON COMMANDS Common Commands Description Cmd Enter the command line mode of a Windows system (applicable to Windows2000 and higher). ipconfig Displays the IP address of any network adapters on the computer. (i.e. ipconfig /all) Must be run from the command line. Ping Used to test for network connectivity and device/system recognition. A device sends a packet to the target host and asks for a response.
