NETIS SYSTEMS NW6162009R1 Wireless Broadband Router User Manual

NETIS SYSTEMS CO., LTD. Wireless Broadband Router

User Manual

Wireless Broadband RouterUser ManualV2.02009-6-5
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 1 -Package ContentsThe following items should be found in your packageOne Wireless Broadband RouterOne DC 9v power adapterOne QIGOne CDPlease make sure that the package contains the above items, if any of the listed items are damaged or missing,please contact with your distributor.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 2 -Contents1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................- 4 -1.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ....................................................................................................... - 4 -1.2. MAIN FEATURES ............................................................................................................. - 4 -1.3. SUPPORTING STANDARD AND PROTOCOL ......................................................................... - 5 -1.4. WORKING ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................ - 5 -2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..........................................................................................- 6 -2.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ................................................................................................... - 6 -2.2. PANEL ............................................................................................................................. - 6 -2.3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.......................................................................... - 8 -2.3.1. Additional Settings for Wireless Client ...............................................................- 8 -2.3.2. Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the Router ...........................................- 9 -3. LOGIN ................................................................................................................................ - 11 -3.1. CONFIGURE COMPUTER.................................................................................................. - 11 -3.1.1. Windows 98/Me .................................................................................................... - 11 -3.1.2. Windows 2000 ...................................................................................................... - 11 -3.1.3. Windows XP ......................................................................................................... - 14 -3.1.4. Windows Vista....................................................................................................... - 17 -3.2. ADDITIONAL SETTINGS FOR WIRELESS CLIENT ............................................................... - 21 -3.3. CHECKING PC’SIP AND CONNECTION WITH THE ROUTER ............................................... - 22 -3.4. LOGIN ................................................................................................................... ........ - 23 -4. SYSTEM CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................... - 25 -4.1. LAN SETUP .................................................................................................................. - 25 -4.2. INTERNET SETUP ........................................................................................................... - 26 -4.3. WIRELESS ..................................................................................................................... - 27 -4.3.1. Basic Setting ......................................................................................................... - 27 -4.3.2. Advanced Setting .................................................................................................. - 29 -4.3.3. Security ................................................................................................................ - 30 -4.3.3.1. None ............................................................................................................................. - 31 -4.3.3.2. WEP only ...................................................................................................................... - 31 -4.3.3.3. 802.1x&WEP ................................................................................................................ - 32 -4.3.3.4. WPA.............................................................................................................................. - 33 -4.3.4. Access control ...................................................................................................... - 35 -4.3.5. WDS Setting ......................................................................................................... - 35 -4.4. SITE SURVEY ................................................................................................................. - 36 -4.5. SYSTEM INFORMATION .................................................................................................. - 37 -4.5.1. Status.................................................................................................................... - 37 -
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 3 -4.5.2. Statistics ............................................................................................................... - 37 -4.5.3. System Log ........................................................................................................... - 38 -4.6. APPLICATIONS & GAMING ............................................................................................. - 39 -4.6.1. Virtual Service .................................................................................................... - 39 -4.6.2. DMZ .................................................................................................................... - 40 -4.7. SECURITY MANAGEMENT .............................................................................................. - 41 -4.7.1. Port Filtering ....................................................................................................... - 41 -4.7.2. IP Filtering ........................................................................................................... - 42 -4.7.3. MAC Filtering ...................................................................................................... - 43 -4.7.4. URL Filtering ....................................................................................................... - 44 -4.7.5. Denial-of-Service .................................................................................................. - 45 -4.8. DDNS .......................................................................................................................... - 47 -4.9. SYSTEM MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................. - 48 -4.9.1. Time Zone Setting ................................................................................................. - 48 -4.9.2. Upgrade Firmware ............................................................................................. - 48 -4.9.3. Save/Reload Setting .......................................................................................... - 49 -4.9.4. Password ............................................................................................................ - 49 -4.10. LOGOUT ........................................................................................................................ - 50 -5. APPENDIX : TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................... - 51 -
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 4 -1. Introduction1.1. Product OverviewThis Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enablesmultiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configureyour Internet connection settings in the Wireless Broadband Router and plug your PC tothe LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your networkgrows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you toeasily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded with a IEEE802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. With the support ofnew emerged 802.11g standard, the access point provides data transfer of up to 54Mbps,up to 5 times faster than 802.11b, it is backwards compatible with existing 802.11binfrastructure while migrating to the new screaming fast 802.11g.The Wireless BroadbandRouter provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and theSmall Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and theflexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.1.2. Main FeaturesComplies with IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u standardsSupports Auto MDI/MDIXSupports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6/11/5.5/2/1Mbps wireless LAN data transfer ratesSupports Virtual Server, and DMZ hostBuilt-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Port filtering, URL filtering, MAC addressfiltering and so onSupports TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NATSupports Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN pass-throughSupports Flow StatisticsSupports firmware upgradeSupports Web managementShares data and Internet access for users, supporting PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP andPPTP Internet accessProvides 64/128-bit WEP encryption securityProvides wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filteringBuilt-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributingProvides WPA/WPA2 authentication and TKIP/AES encryption security
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 5 -1.3. Supporting Standard and ProtocolIEEE 802.11b/g/nIEEE 802.3 10Base-TIEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX1.4. Working EnvironmentTemperature0° to 50° C (operating),-40° to 70° C (storage)Humidity10% to 90 % non-condensing (operating),5% to 90% non-condensing (storage)PowerDC 9V
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 6 -2. Hardware Installation2.1. System RequirementBroadband Internet Access Service(DSL/Cable/Ethernet)10/100Base-T Ethernet card and TCP/IP protocol installed for each PCInternet Explorer 5.0 or higher for Web configuration802.11g or 802.11b compliant wireless adapters (for wireless connection)2.2. PanelFront panelFigure 2-1LED FunctionPWR FlashingPower onCPU onWLAN ACTOff Power offWAN On WAN Connection normal
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 7 -Flashing Data transmittingOff WAN Connection abnormalLANOn LAN Connection normalFlashing Data transmittingOff LAN Connection abnormalRear panelFigure 2-2Number Description Function1PWR portConnect to Power adapter, please don’t usethe unknown power adapter, otherwise yourdevice may be damaged.2LAN port Connect with computer NIC or Ethernetdevice3WAN port Internet access4DefaultRestore settings, please press the button forabout 10 seconds, it will restore settings tothe factory configuration5 Antenna
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 8 -2.3. Hardware Installation ProceduresThe procedures to install the wireless broadband router please refer to Figure 2-3.Figure 2-3Step 1 connecting your computer to the LAN port.Attach one end of the Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connector to your hub, switch or a computer’sEthernet port, and the other end to one of the LAN ports of your Wireless Broadband Router.Step 2 Connecting Cable/ADSL Modem to the WAN port.Connect the Ethernet cable attaching to your Cable/ADSL modem to the WAN port of yourWireless Broadband Router.Step 3 connecting the power adapter.Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to the power jack on the side of theWireless Broadband Router. Then plug the Power Adapter into an AC outlet.Step 4 Power on the following devices in this order:Cable/ADSL modem, Router, and PCs2.3.1. Additional Settings for Wireless ClientIf you choose to access the router via a wireless client, also verify the following:1. Make sure your PC is equipped with 802.11g or 802.11b wireless adapter and hasappropriate WLAN card driver/utility and TCP/IP installed.2. Set the wireless adapter to use appropriate TCP/IP settings as described in previoussection.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 9 -3. Launch the wireless adapter’s provided utility and verify that your wireless client isconfigured with these settings:Operation Mode: InfrastructureSSID: defaultAuthentication: DisabledEncryption: OffRadio Band: 802.11B/G If you only finished the wireless settings and didn’t configure the wirelessadapter’s TCP/IP settings, even your link status indicates a successful connectionwith the AP, this connection applies to the “physical” network layer only. Yourwireless adapter cannot communicate with the AP. Make sure to set the TCP/IPproperties as described in this previous section.2.3.2. Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the RouterAfter configuring the TCP/IP protocol, use the ping command to verify if the computer cancommunicate with the Router. To execute the ping command, open the DOS window andping the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router at the DOS prompt: For Windows 98/Me: Start -> Run. Type command and click OK. For Windows 2000/XP: Start -> Run. Type cmd and click OK.At the DOS prompt, type the following command:If the Command window returns something similar to the following:C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1msThen the connection between the router and your computer has been successfullyestablished.If the computer fails to connect to the router, the Command window will return the
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 10 -following:C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),Verify your computer's network settings are correct and check the cable connectionbetween the router and the computer.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 11 -3. LoginYou can manage the Wireless Broadband Router through the Web browser-basedconfiguration utility. To configure the device via Web browser, at least one properlyconfigured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet or wireless network.The Wireless Broadband Router is configured with the default IP address of 192.168.1.1and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and its DHCP server is enabled by default. Beforesetting up the Router, make sure your PCs are configured to obtain an IP addressautomatically from the Router by the steps below.3.1. Configure computer3.1.1. Windows 98/Me1. Go to Start Settings Control Panel.2. Find and double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box appears.3. Click the Configuration label and ensure that you have network card.4. Select TCP/IP. If TCP/IP appears more than once, please select the item that has anarrow “” pointing to the network card installed on your computer. DO NOT choose theinstance of TCP/IP with the words “Dial Up Adapter” beside it.5. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.6. Ensure the Obtain IP Address Automatically is checked.7. From the WINS Configuration dialog box, Ensure that Disable WINS Resolution ischecked.8. From the Gateway dialog box, remove all entries from the Installed gateways byselecting them and clicking Remove.9. From the DNS Configuration dialog box, remove all entries from the DNS ServerSearch Order box by selecting them and clicking Remove. Remove all entries from theDomain Suffix Search Order box by selecting them and clicking Remove. Click DisableDNS.10. Click OK, back to Network Configuration dialog box11. Click OK, if prompted to restart, click YES.3.1.2. Windows 2000Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:1. Go to Start  Settings  Control Panel
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 12 -Figure 3-12. Double click the icon Network and Dial-up Connections3. Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, and click PropertiesFigure 3-24. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then press Properties button
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 13 -Figure 3-35. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server addressautomatically, and then press OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) PropertieswindowFigure 3-46. Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 14 -Figure 3-53.1.3. Windows XPPlease follow the steps below to setup your computer:1. Go to Start  Settings  Control Panel2. Click Network and Internet ConnectionsFigure 3-63. Click Network Connections
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 15 -Figure 3-74. Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, and click PropertiesFigure 3-85. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then press Properties button
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 16 -Figure 3-96. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server addressautomatically, and then press OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) PropertieswindowFigure 3-107. Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 17 -Figure 3-113.1.4. Windows VistaPlease follow the steps below to setup your computer:1. Go to Start  Settings  Control Panel2. Click Network and Sharing CenterFigure 3-123. Click Manage Network Connections
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 18 -Figure 3-134. Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, and click PropertiesFigure 3-145. Highlight Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IP) and then press Properties button
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 19 -Figure 3-156. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server addressautomatically, and then press OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Propertieswindow
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 20 -Figure 3-167. Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 21 -Figure 3-173.2. Additional Settings for Wireless ClientIf you choose to access the router via a wireless client, also verify the following:1. Make sure your PC is equipped with 802.11b 802.11g or 802.11n wireless adapter and hasappropriate WLAN card driver/utility and TCP/IP installed.2. Set the wireless adapter to use appropriate TCP/IP settings as described in previoussection.3. Launch the wireless adapter’s provided utility and verify that your wireless client isconfigured with these settings:Operation Mode: InfrastructureSSID: defaultAuthentication: DisabledEncryption: OffRadio Band: 802.11B/G
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 22 -3.3. Checking PC’s IP and Connection with the RouterAfter configuring the TCP/IP protocol, use the ping command to verify if the computer cancommunicate with the Router. To execute the ping command, open the DOS window andping the IP address of the Wireless Broadband Router at the DOS prompt:For Windows 98/Me: Start -> Run. Type command and click OK.For Windows 2000/XP: Start -> Run. Type cmd and click OK.At the DOS prompt, type the following command:If the Command window returns something similar to the following:C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Reply from 192.168.1.1: bytes=32 time=1ms TTL=64Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1: Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 4, Lost = 0 (0% loss),Approximate round trip times in milli-seconds:Minimum = 1ms, Maximum = 1ms, Average = 1msThen the connection between the router and your computer has been successfully established.If the computer fails to connect to the router, the Command window will return the following:C:\Documents and Settings\admin>ping 192.168.1.1Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Request timed out.Ping statistics for 192.168.1.1:Packets: Sent = 4, Received = 0, Lost = 4 (100% loss),Verify your computer's network settings are correct and check the cable connection betweenthe router and the computer.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 23 -In order to make the whole network operate successfully, it is necessary to configure theWireless Router through your computer has a WEB browser installed. Please follow up the stepslisted below.3.4. Login1.Startup Internet Explorerand enter http://192.168.1.1, then press EnterFigure 3-182. After successful login, you will be able to see the Wireless Broadband Router’s web-basedconfiguration utility refer to Figure 3-19. From now on the Wireless Broadband Router acts as aWeb server sending HTML pages/forms at your request. You can click the menu options at the leftto start the configuration task.In the home page of the Wireless Router, the left navigation bar shows the main options toconfigure the system. In the right navigation screen is the summary of system status for viewingthe configurations.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 24 -Figure 3-19
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 25 -4. System configuration4.1. LAN SetupThe LAN Port screen below allows you to specify a private IP address for your router’sLAN ports as well as a subnet mask for your LAN segment.Figure 4-1IP AddressThis is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IPaddress), the default is 192.168.1.1Subnet MaskSpecify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segmentDefault GatewayThe IP address of Default gateway you obtained after connect to the Internet, if youhaven’t connected to Internet yet, this field is blank.DHCP ServerYou can enable or disable the DHCP server. By enabling the DHCP server the routerwill automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. If the DHCP is selected client,the router will get an IP address from the other DHCP ServerDHCP Client Range
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 26 -You can select a particular IP address range for your DHCP server to issue IPaddresses to your LAN Clients.Domain nameput into a name to mark your DHCP SERVER802.1d Spanning treeYou can enable or disable the Spanning tree for your routerClone MAC addressReplace the LAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC4.2. Internet SetupConfigure the parameters for Internet network which connects to the WAN port of yourAccess Point. Here you may change the access method to static IP, DHCP, PPPoE orPPTP by click the item value of WAN Access type.Figure 4-2Static IP address
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 27 -Your ISP has given you an IP address alreadyDHCP ClientYour ISP will automatically give you an IP address.PPPoEYour ISP requires PPPoE connectionPPTPYour ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.DNSYou can specify a DNS server that you wish to useMTUThe MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) setting specifies the largest packet sizepermitted for network transmission. Most DSL users should use the value 1492.Youcan set MTU manually, and you should leave this value in the 1200 to 1500 range. Ifthe value you set is not in accord with the value ISP provide, it may causes someproblems, such as fail to send Email, or fail to browse website. So if that happen, youcan contact your ISP for more information and correct your router’s MTU value.Clone MAC AddressReplace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that PC4.3. Wireless4.3.1. Basic SettingThe wireless router supplies the function of act as two AP simultaneously, but because thedifference of privilege, besides normal function of AP, the primary AP also has extrafunction for some advanced settings and right management. So here you can manageand configure your primary AP.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 28 -Figure 4-3ModeIt allows you to set the Wireless AP to AP, Client, WDS or AP+WDS mode. Thedefault is AP mode.BandIt allows you to set the AP fix at 802.11b or 802.11g mode. You also can select B+Gmode to allow the AP select 802.11b and 802.11g connection automatically.Network TypeThere are two type, infrastructure and hoc, the default is infrastructureSSIDThis is the name of the wireless LAN. All the devices in the same wireless LAN shouldhave the same SSID, the default SSID is default.Channel NumberThe channel used by the wireless LAN. All devices in the same wireless LAN shoulduse the same channel.Associated ClientsClick “Show Active Clients” button, then an “Active Wireless Client Table” will pop up.You can see the status of all active wireless stations that are connecting to the accesspoint.Enable Mac CloneClick the “Enable MAC Clone” button will copy the MAC address of your PC, that you
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 29 -are using to configure the AP, to the WLAN MAC.Enable Universal Repeater ModeTo Enable Universal Repeater Mode, Acting as AP and client simultaneously4.3.2. Advanced SettingYou can set advanced wireless LAN parameters of this router. The parameters includeAuthentication Type, Fragment Threshold, RTS Threshold, Beacon Interval, PreambleType …… You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect thechanges will have on this router.Figure 4-4Authentication TypeThere are two authentication types: "Open System" and "Shared Key". When youselect "Open System", wireless stations can associate with this wireless routerwithout WEP encryption. When you select "Shared Key", you should also setup WEPkey in the "Encryption" page and wireless stations should use WEP encryption in theauthentication phase to associate with this wireless router. If you select "Auto", the
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 30 -wireless client can associate with this wireless router by using any one of these twoauthentication types.Fragment Threshold"Fragment Threshold" specifies the maximum size of packet during the fragmentationof data to be transmitted.RTS ThresholdWhen the packet size is smaller the RTS threshold, the wireless router will not use theRTS/CTS mechanism to send this packet.Beacon IntervalThe interval that this wireless router broadcast a beacon, Beacon is used tosynchronize the wireless network.Data RateThe “Data Rate” is the rate this access point uses to transmit data packets. Theaccess point will use the highest possible selected transmission rate to transmit thedata packets.Preamble TypeThe “Long Preamble” can provide better wireless LAN compatibility while the “ShortPreamble” can provide better wireless LAN performanceBroadcast SSIDIf you enable “Broadcast SSID”, every wireless station located within the coverage ofthis access point can discover this access point easily. If you are building a publicwireless network, enabling this feature is recommended. Disabling “Broadcast SSID”can provide better security.IAPPIf you enable “IAPP”, it will allow wireless station roaming between IAPP enabledaccess points within the same wireless LAN.802.11g ProtectionThis is also called CTS Protection. It is recommended to enable the protectionmechanism. This mechanism can decrease the rate of data collision between802.11b and 802.11g wireless stations. When the protection mode is enabled, thethroughput of the AP will be a little lower due to many of frame traffic should betransmitted.Click “Save Setting” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You cannow configure other advance sections or start using the router.4.3.3. SecurityThis Access Point provides complete wireless LAN security functions, include WEP, WPA(TKIP), WPA2 (AES), WPA2 Mixed. With these security functions, you can prevent yourwireless LAN from illegal access. Please make sure your wireless stations use the samesecurity function.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 31 -4.3.3.1. NoneFigure 4-54.3.3.2. WEP onlyWhen you select 64-bit or128-bit WEP key, you have to enter WEP keys to encrypt data.You can generate the key by yourself and enter it. You can enter four WEP keys andselect one of them as default key. Then the router can receive any packets encrypted byone of the four keys
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 32 -Figure 4-6Key LengthYou can select the WEP key length for encryption, 64-bit or 128-bit. Larger WEP keylength will provide higher level of security, but the throughput will be lower.Key FormatYou may to select ASCII Characters (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (inthe "A-F", "a-f" and "0-9" range) to be the WEP Key. < For example: ASCIICharacters: guest; Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde >Default KeySelect one of the four keys to encrypt your data. Only the key you select it in the"Default key" will take effect. Key 1 - Key 4The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network. Fill thetext box by following the rules: 64-bit WEP: input 10-digit 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 ASCIIcharacters as the encryption keys.Click “Save Setting” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations. You cannow configure other advance sections or start using the router (with the advance settingsin place)4.3.3.3. 802.1x&WEPIEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must use a valid account to login to
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 33 -this Access Point before accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed bya RADIUS server. This mode also uses WEP to encrypt the data during communication.Figure 4-7Authentication RADIUS Server portThe service port of the external RADIUS server.Authentication RADIUS Server IP addressThe IP address of external RADIUS server.Authentication RADIUS Server IP PasswordThe password used by external RADIUS server.For the WEP settings, please refer to section 5.3.2 “WEP only”.4.3.3.4. WPAWi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is an advanced security standard. You can use apre-shared key to authenticate wireless stations and encrypt data during communication.It uses TKIP or CCMP (AES) to change the encryption key frequently. So the encryptionkey is not easy to be broken by hackers. This can improve security very much.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 34 -Figure 4-8WPA(TKIP)TKIP can change the encryption key frequently to enhance the wireless LAN security.WPA(AES)This use CCMP protocol to change encryption key frequently. AES can provide highlevel encryption to enhance the wireless LAN security.Personal (Pre-Shared Key)You may select to select Passphrase (alphanumeric format) or Hexadecimal Digits (inthe “A-F”, “a-f” and “0-9” range) to be the Pre-shared Key. <For example:Passphrase: iamguest Hexadecimal Digits: 12345abcde>Enterprise (Radius)You can use an external RADIUS server to authenticate wireless stations and providethe session key to encrypt data during communication. It uses TKIP or CCMP(AES)to change the encryption key frequently. This can improve security very much.RADIUS Server portThe service port of the external RADIUS server.RADIUS Server IP AddressThe IP address of external RADIUS server.RADIUS Server PasswordThe password used by external RADIUS server.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 35 -4.3.4. Access controlThis wireless router provides MAC Address Control, which prevents the unauthorizedMAC Addresses from accessing your wireless network.Figure 4-9Wireless Access Control ModeDisable: wireless access controlAllowed Listed: only those clients whose wireless MAC addresses are in the accesscontrol list will be able to connect to your Access Point.Deny Listed: these wireless clients on the list will not be able to connect the AccessPointAdd MAC addressFill in the "MAC Address" and "Comment" of the wireless station to be added andthen click "Add". Then this wireless station will be added into the "Current AccessControl List" below.Current Access Control ListIf you find any issues before adding it and want to retype again. Just click "delete" andboth "MAC Address" and "Comment" fields will be cleared.4.3.5. WDS SettingWireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like theEthernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set MACaddress of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and then enablethe WDS.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 36 -Figure 4-104.4. Site surveyThis function provides tool to scan the wireless network. If any Access Point or IBSS isfound, you could choose to connect it manually when client mode is enabled.Figure 4-11
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 37 -4.5. System Information4.5.1.StatusThe Status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use theStatus page to monitor: the connection status of the Broadband router's WAN/LANinterfaces, the current firmware and so on.Figure 4-124.5.2. StatisticsView the statistics of packets sent and received on WAN, LAN and Wireless LAN.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 38 -Figure 4-134.5.3. System LogThis page shows the current system log of the Broadband router. It displays any eventoccurred after system start up, including view all information of system, wirelessinformation, Dos attack information and so on.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 39 -Figure 4-144.6. Applications & Gaming4.6.1. Virtual ServiceUse the Virtual Server function when you want different servers/clients in your LAN tohandle different service/Internet application type (e.g. Email, FTP, Web server etc.) fromthe Internet. Computers use numbers called port numbers to recognize a particularservice/Internet application type. The Virtual Server allows you to re-direct a particularservice port number (from the Internet/WAN Port) to a particular LAN private IP addressand its service port number. (See Glossary for an explanation on Port number)
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 40 -Figure 4-15Enable Virtual ServiceEnable Virtual ServiceIP AddressThis is the LAN client/host IP address that the Public Port number packet will be sentto. Note: You need to give your LAN PC clients a fixed/static IP address for VirtualServer to work properly.ProtocolSelect the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure, thenleave it to the default both protocols.Port RangeThis is the port number (of the above Private IP host) that the below Public Portnumber will be changed to when the packet enters your LAN (to the LANServer/Client IP)CommentThe description of this settingClick “Save setting” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations.4.6.2. DMZIf you have a local client PC that cannot run an Internet application (e.g. Games) properlyfrom behind the NAT firewall, then you can open the client up to unrestricted two-wayInternet access by defining a DMZ Host. The DMZ function allows you to re-direct allpackets going to your WAN port IP address to a particular IP address in your LAN. Thedifference between the virtual server and the DMZ function is that the virtual server
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 41 -re-directs a particular service/Internet application to a particular LAN client/server,whereas DMZ re-directs all packets (regardless of services) going to your WAN IPaddress to a particular LAN client/server.Figure 4-164.7. Security ManagementThe Broadband router provides extensive security protection by restricting connectionparameters, thus limiting the risk of hacker attack, and defending against a wide array ofcommon Internet attacks.4.7.1. Port FilteringYou can filter wired users by enabling this function; thus unauthorized users can notaccess the network.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 42 -Figure 4-17Enable Port FilteringEnable port filteringPort RangeAdd ports you want to controlProtocolSelect the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure, thenleave it to the default both protocolCommentThe description of this settingClick “Save settings” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations4.7.2. IP FilteringYou can filter wired users by enabling this function; thus unauthorized users can notaccess the network.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 43 -Figure 4-18Enable IP FilteringEnable IP filteringLocal IP AddressAdd LAN IP address you want to controlProtocolSelect the port number protocol type (TCP, UDP or both). If you are unsure, thenleave it to the default both protocolCommentThe description of this settingClick “Save settings” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations4.7.3. MAC FilteringYou can filter wired users by enabling this function; thus unauthorized users can notaccess the network.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 44 -Figure 4-19Enable MAC FilteringEnable MAC filteringMAC AddressAdd MAC address you want to controlCommentThe description of this settingClick “Save settings” at the bottom of the screen to save the above configurations4.7.4. URL FilteringURL filter is used to deny LAN users from accessing the internet. Block those URLs whichcontain keywords listed below.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 45 -Figure 4-20Fill in “URL/Keyword” and then click “Save Settings”. You can enter the full URL addressor the keyword of the web site you want to block. If you find any typo before adding it andwant to retype again, just click "Delete" and the field will be cleared.4.7.5. Denial-of-ServiceA "denial-of-service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers to preventlegitimate users of a service from using that service.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 46 -Figure 4-21
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 47 -4.8. DDNSDDNS allows you to map the static domain name to a dynamic IP address. You must getan account, password and your static domain name from the DDNS service providers.This router supports DynDNS, TZO and other common DDNS service providers.Figure 4-22Enable DDNSEnable/Disable the DDNS function of this routerService ProviderSelect a DDNS service providerDomain NameYour static domain name that use DDNSUser Name/EmailThe account that your DDNS service provider assigned to youPassword/KeyThe password you set for the DDNS service account above
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 48 -4.9. System Management4.9.1. Time Zone SettingYou can maintain the system time by synchronizing with a public time server over theInternet.Figure 4-234.9.2. Upgrade FirmwareThis page allows you to upgrade the router’s firmwareFigure 4-24Select FileThis tool allows you to upgrade the Broadband router’s system firmware. To upgrade
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 49 -the firmware of your Broadband router, you need to download the firmware file to yourlocal hard disk, and enter that file name and path in the appropriate field on this page.You can also use the Browse button to find the firmware file on your PC.Once you’ve selected the new firmware file, click “Upload” at the bottom of the screen tostart the upgrade process. (You may have to wait a few minutes for the upgrade tocomplete). Once the upgrade is complete you can start using the router.4.9.3. Save/Reload SettingThis page allows you save current settings to a file or reload the settings from the filewhich was saved previously. Besides, you could reset the current configuration to factorydefaultFigure 4-254.9.4. PasswordThis page is used to set the account to access the web server of Access Point. Emptyuser name and password will disable the protection.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 50 -Figure 4-264.10. LogoutThis function is used to logoutFigure 4-27Click “Apply Change” at the bottom of the screen to logout, pay attention.
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 51 -5. Appendix : Troubleshooting1. I cannot access the Web-based Configuration Utility from the Ethernet computerused to configure the router. Check that the LAN LED is on. If the LED is not on, verify that the cable for the LANconnection is firmly connected. Check whether the computer resides on the same subnet with the router’s LAN IPaddress. If the computer acts as a DHCP client, check whether the computer has beenassigned an IP address from the DHCP server. If not, you will need to renew the IPaddress. Use the ping command to ping the router’s LAN IP address to verify the connection. Make sure your browser is not configured to use a proxy server. Check that the IP address you entered is correct. If the router’s LAN IP address hasbeen changed, you should enter the reassigned IP address instead.2. I forget Password (Reset the Router without Login) Plug out the power of the Router. Use a pencil to press and hold the default button on the back panel of the Router.Then plug in the power of the Router. Press and hold the default button wait for a few seconds until the CPU LED indicatorstays green. Reboot the AP. After the above those steps, the manufacture’s parameters will be restored in theRouter. The default password is guest.3. I have some problems related to Connection with Cable ModemPlease follow the following steps to check the problems: Check whether the DSL modem works well or the signal is stable. Normally there willbe some indicator lights on the modem, users can check whether the signal is ok orthe modem works well from those lights. If not, please contact the ISP. Check the front panel of the Router, there are also some indicator lights there. Whenthe physical connection is correct, the Power light and the CPU light should be solid;the WAN light should be blinking. If you use your computer, the corresponding LANport light should be blinking too. If not, please check whether the cables work or not. Repeat the steps in WAN Setup Connect with Internet through DSL Modem.4. I can browse the router’s Web-based Configuration Utility but cannot access theInternet. Check if the WAN LED is ON. If not, verify that the physical connection between therouter and the DSL/Cable modem is firmly connected. Also ensure the DSL/Cable
Wireless Broadband Router User manual- 52 -modem is working properly. If WAN LED is ON, open the System Overview page of the Web configuration utilityand check the status group to see if the router’ s WAN port has successfully obtainedan IP address. Make sure you are using the correction method (Dynamic IP Address, PPPoE, orStatic IP) as required by the ISP. Also ensure you have entered the correct settingsprovided by the ISP. For cable users, if your ISP requires a registered Ethernet card MAC address, makesure you have cloned the network adapter’ s MAC address to the WAN port of therouter. (See the MAC Address field in WAN Setup.)5. My wireless client cannot communicate with another Ethernet computer. Ensure the wireless adapter functions properly. You may open the Device Manager inWindows to see if the adapter is properly installed. Make sure the wireless client uses the same SSID and security settings (if enabled)as the Wireless Broadband Router. Ensure that the wireless adapter’s TCP/IP settings are correct as required by yournetwork administrator. If you are using a 802.11b wireless adapter, and check that the 802.11G Mode item inWireless Basic Setting page, is not configured to use 802.11G Performance. Use the ping command to verify that the wireless client is able to communicate withthe router’s LAN port and with the remote computer. If the wireless client cansuccessfully ping the router’ s LAN port but fails to ping the remote computer, thenverify the TCP/IP settings of the remote computer.

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