WLR-6100 User Manual
Table of Contents Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3 Key Features ......................................................................................................... 4 Package Contents .................................................................................................. 5 Cautions ...............................................................................................................
Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the WiFi Router X6 N900. This router is compliant with 802.11a and 802.11n and up to 6 times faster than standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with 802.11g & 802.11b devices. This router is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port full-duplex Gigabit switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at 10/100/1000 Mbps speeds.
Key Features Features Advantages Incredible Data Rate up to Heavy data payloads such as MPEG video 450Mbps* streaming IEEE 802.11n Compliant and Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b / backwards compatible with IEEE802.11g compliant devices with 802.11b/g legacy protection Four 10/100/1000 Mbps gigabit Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover) Firewall supports Virtual Server Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI Scalability, extend your network.
Package Contents Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original package.
Cautions This router‟s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to safely and effectively use this router, please read the following before usage. Usage Cautions The user should not modify this router. The environmental temperature should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius. Power The router‟s power voltage is DC 12V 2A. When using this router, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to the router‟s power jack.
Product Layout Port Description Power connector Connect the 12V DC adapter to this port LAN (Yellow) Connect your PCs or network devices to these ports WAN (Blue) Connect your ADSL/Cable modem to this port USB Ports Connect a USB device to these ports Backlabel and Network Details Folder The Network Details Folder describes the IP address, login details, network name, security code and OPS button functionality. Button Description Press 0-5 seconds for 2.
LED Definition As shown from the top to the bottom. Port Description OPS (White) Shows OPS activity. Power (Red) Shows the device is turned on. 5GHz WiFi (Blue) Shows 5GHz WiFi activity. 2.4GHz WiFi (Blue) Shows 2.4GHz WiFi activity. LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected. LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected. LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected. LAN (Blue) Shows the cable is connected. WAN (Blue) Shows the WAN cable is connected.
Network + System Requirements To begin using the router, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements: PC/Notebook. Operating System – Microsoft Windows XP/VISTA/7 or Mac OSX 1 Free Ethernet port. WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n) – optional. External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45). PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera) Ethernet compatible CAT5e cables.
Setup your Router You can place the router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your router in the center of your home (or your office) in a location that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven. This location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem. Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a wall outlet.
Setup your Computer Windows, Manual Connection Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. Fill in the password for the wireless network. The correct password can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Windows, OPS Connection Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. Push the OPS Button on the router. For 2.4GHz, press 0-5 seconds. For 5GHz, press 5-10 seconds. Wait for the icon to display that it‟s connected to the network.
Mac OSX Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next to the clock. Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. Fill in the password for the wireless network. The correct password can be found on the sticker on the bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder. Wait for the icon to display that it‟s connected to the network.
Login to your Router LOGIN procedure • OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer). • Type http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter] • Type user name and password. The default username is admin, the password can be found on the back label on the bottom of your router. • • Click OK. You will see the home page of the WiFi Router X6 N900.
Configure your Internet connection From the menu, select “Internet Settings”. Depending on the chosen setting, you may need to enter your user name and password, MAC address or hostname in the following window. After you have entered the correct information, click Apply.
Configure your Router Status The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router, the UP time, hardware information and serial number as well as firmware version information is displayed here. DHCP Server The DHCP Server tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the router.
Click Apply at the bottom of this screen to save any changes. • • • • • • • IP address 192.168.0.1: It is the router‟s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address). IP Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0: Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment. 802.1d Spanning Tree: Disabled by default. If the 802.1d Spanning Tree function is enabled, this router will use the spanning tree protocol to prevent network loops. DHCP Server: Enabled by default. You can enable or disable the DHCP server.
Internet Status This page displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router‟s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary DNS. Press Renew button to renew your WAN IP address.
DHCP Client Status This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The table shows the assigned IP address, MAC address and expiration time for each DHCP leased client. Use the Refresh button to update the available information. You can check “Enable Static DHCP IP”. It is possible to add more static DHCP IPs. They are listed in the table Current Static DHCP Table. IP can be deleted at will from the table. Click Apply to save the changed configuration.
WLR-6100 Log View the operation log of the router. This page shows the current system log of the router. It displays any event that occurred during or after system start up. At the bottom of the page, the system log can be saved to a local file for further processing or the system log can be cleared or it can be refreshed to get the most updated information. When the system is powered down, the system log will disappear if not saved to a local file.
Wireless Settings You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this router for the 2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio. The parameters include Mode, ESSID, Channel Number and Associated Client. Wireless Function Enable or Disable Wireless function here. Click Apply and wait for module to be ready & loaded. Basic Settings • Band: Allows you to set the AP fixed at 802.11b or 802.11g mode. You can also select B+G mode to allow 802.11b and 802.11g clients at the same time.
• • ESSID: This is the name of the wireless signal which is broadcasted. All the devices in the same wireless LAN should have the same ESSID. Channel: The channel used by the wireless LAN. All devices in the same wireless LAN should use the same channel. Advanced Settings This tab allows you to set the advanced wireless options. The options included are Authentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, and Preamble Type.
• • • • • • • N Data Rate: The “Data Rate” is the rate that this access point uses to transmit data packets for N compliant wireless nodes. Highest to lowest data rate can be fixed. Channel Bandwidth: This is the range of frequencies that will be used. Preamble Type: The “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the “Short Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN performance.
Enable 802.1x Authentication IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates users by IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during communication WEP When you select 64-bit or 128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data. You can generate the key by yourself and enter it.
64-bit WEP: input 10-digits Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 5-digit ASCII character as the encryption keys. 128-bit WEP: input 26-digit Hex values (in the "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) or 13-digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration. WPA Pre-shared Key Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard.
ACL This wireless router supports MAC Address Control, which prevents unauthorized clients from accessing your wireless network. • • • Enable wireless access control: Enables the wireless access control function Adding an address into the list: Enter the "MAC Address" and "Comment" of the wireless station to be added and then click "Add". The wireless station will now be added into the "Current Access Control List" below.
The wireless router supports two types of WPS: WPS via Push Button and WPS via PIN code. If you want to use the Push Button, you have to push a specific button on the wireless client or in the utility of the wireless client to start the WPS mode, and switch the wireless router to WPS mode. You can simply push the WPS button of the wireless router, or click the „Start to Process‟ button in the web configuration interface.
Firewall Settings The router provides extensive firewall protection by restricting connection parameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attacks, and defending against a wide array of common Internet attacks. However, for applications that require unrestricted access to the Internet, you can configure a specific client/server as a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). Note: To enable the Firewall settings select Enable and click Apply DMZ If you have a client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g.
Enable DMZ: Enable/disable DMZ Public IP Address: The IP address of the WAN port or any other Public IP addresses given to you by your ISP Client PC IP Address: Fill-in the IP address of a particular host in your LAN that will receive all the packets originally going to the WAN port/Public IP address above. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.
Ping of Death: Protection from Ping of Death attacks Discard Ping From WAN: The router‟s WAN port will not respond to any Ping requests Port Scan: Protects the router from Port Scans. Sync Flood: Protects the router from Sync Flood attack. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration. Access You can restrict users from accessing certain Internet applications/services (e.g. Internet websites, email, FTP etc.
Remove PC: If you want to remove some PC from the "MAC Filtering Table", select the PC you want to remove in the table and then click "Delete Selected". If you want to remove all PCs from the table, just click the "Delete All" button. If you want to clear the selection and re-select again, just click “Reset”. Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration.
Advanced Settings Network Address Translation (NAT) allows multiple users at your local site to access the Internet through a single Public IP Address or multiple Public IP Addresses. NAT provides Firewall protection from hacker attacks and has the flexibility to allow you to map Private IP Addresses to Public IP Addresses for key services such as Websites and FTP. Select Disable to disable the NAT function.
Enable Port Forwarding: Enable Port Forwarding Local IP: This is the private IP of the server behind the NAT firewall. Type: This is the protocol type to be forwarded. You can choose to forward “TCP” or “UDP” packets only, or select “both” to forward both “TCP” and “UDP” packets. Port Range: The range of ports to be forward to the private IP. Comment: description of this setting. Add: Fill in the "Private IP", “Type”, “Port Range” and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add".
Type: Select the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure, then leave it to the default “both” setting. Public Port Enter the service (service/Internet application) port number from the Internet that will be redirected to the above Private IP address host in your LAN Comment: The description of this setting. Add: Fill in the "Private IP", "Private Port", "Type", “Public Port” and "Comment" of the setting to be added and then click "Add".
Popular applications: This section lists the more popular applications that require multiple connections. Select an application from the Popular Applications selection. Once you have selected an application, select a location (1-10) in the Copy to selection box and then click the Copy to button. This will automatically list the Public Ports required for this popular application in the location (1-10) you specified.
for it. The packets of applications with higher priority will always go first. Lower priority applications will get bandwidth after higher priority applications get enough bandwidth. This can let you have a better experience in using critical real time services like Internet phone, video conference …etc. All the applications not specified by you are classified as rule name “Others”. The rule with a smaller priority number has a higher priority; the rule with a larger priority number has a lower priority.
Server name: Enter a name for the network share. Workgroup: If you wish to add the share to your workgroup enter the workgroup name here. Description: Enter a desired description for the share. Administrator: Enter a desired username for access to the share. New Password: Enter the password for access to the share and confirm this password by re-entering it in the Confirm password field For netUSB make sure the radio button next to netUSB is selected and press Apply.
Toolbox Settings Sitecom Cloud Security Antivirus software alone is not safe enough. You can now benefit from additional built-in security in your modem or router. Protect all devices in your home network against cybercrime while browsing. Activate in just one click, your network and devices are better secured than ever before. Your Sitecom device comes with a 6 month free Sitecom cloud security subscription.
If you still wish to visit this webpage click on „proceed anyway‟. Alternatively click „Back to Safety‟ so that your security will not be breached. Configuring Sitecom Cloud Security If you wish to change your security options or to extend your subscription at any time, open http://www.sitecomcloudsecurity.com from your web browser. You will be asked for a username and password. These can be found on the backlabel on the bottom of your Sitecom router or modem.
Or click „License‟ to renew your subscription. Disabling Sitecom Cloud Security If you wish to disable to Sitecom cloud security at any time, open the webpage of your Sitecom product and log in with the supplied credentials (these can be found on the back label on the bottom of your Sitecom device).
Go to Toolbox and select “Sitecom Cloud Security”. Click the “Disable” radio button and click „Apply’ for the settings to take effect. Password You can change the password required to log into the router's system web-based management. Passwords can contain 0 to 12 alphanumeric characters, and are case sensitive. Current Password: Fill in the current password to allow changing to a new password. New Password: Enter your new password.
Set Time Zone: Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its time based on your selection. Time Server Address: You can set an NTP server address. Enable Daylight Savings: The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use this function, you must check/tick the enable boxto enable your daylight saving configuration (below). Start Daylight Savings Time: Select the period in which you wish to start daylight Savings Time.
Click Apply at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration. Firmware Upgrade Enable automatic firmware update: When enabled the router will periodically check if a new firmware is available. If a new firmware is detected the router will give a notification. Firmware Upgrade: This tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router‟s system firmware.
Use the "Backup" tool to save the current configuration to a file named "config.bin" on your PC. You can then use the "Restore" tool to restore the saved configuration to the router. Alternatively, you can use the "Restore to Factory Defaults" tool to force the router to perform a power reset and restore the original factory settings. Reset You can reset the router‟s system should any problem exist. The reset function essentially re-boots your router‟s system.
Addendum A: USB Port Control Center The netUSB functionality of your router requires additional software to work with your computer. The following section will describe how the software can be installed and used. Windows Insert the CD-ROM that was included with your router and select install utility from the cd-menu. The software will inform you about what will be installed. Click Next to continue the installation.
Enter your username and organization if applicable and click Next to continue. Choose a folder where the software should be installed or keep it to default and click Next to continue.
The software is now ready to be installed, Click Install to continue. Once the installation is finished the software will inform you. If “Launch Sitecom USB Device Server” checked the software will automatically be launched after you clicked Finish.
MacOS Insert the CD-ROM that was included with your router and select “Install” from the cdmenu. Click Install to continue installation. Enter your Mac username and password and click OK to continue. Once the installation is finished the software will inform you and requires to restart the system.
Connect & Disconnect “NetUSB” allows you to use USB printers when they‟re actually connected to the Sitecom USB server. The “connect” operation is a software operation that simulates an actual USB device plug-in. Therefore, when you do a “connect” operation in the Control Center, the PC can detect a USB device‟s plug-in, although actually you do not plug in any USB device to your PC. Similarly, the “disconnect” operation is a software operation that simulates the disconnection of the USB device.
NetUSB installation The steps to do installation for USB devices, like MFPs: Make sure the router is turned on. Connect the USB device to the USB port of the router. Run the Control Center. In the “USB MFP Server List” window, you can see the host names and IP addresses all of the Sitecom servers (in blue) on the network, as shown below. Click the server. Then all USB devices attached to the server will be shown. Please follow the user manual of the USB device to install its driver.
PC will automatically detect that the USB device is plugged-in. On the right side of the Windows Task Bar, you can see the information of the new device. Continue to follow the user manual of the USB device to do the rest jobs of installation, until the driver installation has finished. After the installation, you can see the newly created devices on the PC. If the USB device is a MFP, you can see a new printer and a new scanner from the “Control Panel”.
NetUSB Printing using Auto-Connect Printer After the driver is installed, you can see a newly created printer in the Control Panel. Follow the steps below to perform NetUSB printing. In the Control Center, click the MFP server that has the desired printer (or MFP) attached. Click the desired printer (or MFP). Click the “Auto Connect Printer” button and choose “Set Auto-Connect Printer”. The following figure will appear. Choose the desired printer.
When you do a print job again. The control center will automatically do a connecting operation on printing again. This is so-called “Auto Connect / Disconnect” operation. Note: Under the “Auto-Connected Printer” setting, it is not necessary to manually press the “Connect” button when printing. If you press the “Connect” button for printing, please make sure to click “Disconnect” button after you finish the printing. Otherwise, other users cannot print properly.
NetUSB Scanning using Network Scanning In the Control Center, click the MFP server that has the desired MFP attached. Click the desired MFP. Click the “Network Scanner” button. Then you can see that the Control Center will automatically do a “connect” operation. The following window will appear. Choose one of TWAIN or WIA item. Click “OK”. The following window will appear.
Follow the usual steps to do scanning.
Addendum B: GNU/GPL Leaflet Licensing Information Parts of the firmware of the WLR-6100 WiFi Router X6 N900 are subject to the GNU general public license. This product includes third-party software licensed under the terms of the GNU General Public License.. You can modify or redistribute this free software under the terms of the GNU General Public License. Please see Appendix B for the exact terms and conditions of this license.
Availability of source code Sitecom Europe BV has made available the full source code of the GPL licensed software, including any scripts to control the compilation and installation of the object code on the CDROM that‟s included with the product. No Warranty The free software included in this product is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY LIABILITY OF OR ANY WARRANTY FROM THE LICENSOR.
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