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MR5-WR542G
54M Wireless Router
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2x to 3x eXtended Range™
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2.4GHz y 802.11g/b
Rev：1.0.0
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS
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FCC 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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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.
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1)
This device may not cause harmful interference.
2)
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile
Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance
of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.”
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
National Restrictions
2400.0-2483.5 MHz
Country
Restriction
Bulgaria
Reason/remark
General authorization required for outdoor use
and public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to
2454-2483.5 MHz
allow
current
relaxed
regulation.
Full
implementation planned 2012
Italy
If used outside of own premises, general
authorization is required
Luxembourg
None
General authorization required for network and
service supply(not for spectrum)
Norway
Implemented
This
subsection
does
not
apply
for
the
geographical area within a radius of 20 km from
the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian
Federation
Only for indoor applications
CONTENT
Package Contents..............................................................................................................1
Chapter 1.
Introduction..................................................................................................2
1.1 Conventions ..........................................................................................................................2
1.2 Overview of the Router .........................................................................................................2
1.3 Features................................................................................................................................2
1.4 Panel Layout .........................................................................................................................3
1.4.1
The Front Panel .......................................................................................................3
1.4.2
The Rear Panel ........................................................................................................4
Chapter 2.
Connecting the Router ................................................................................6
2.1 System Requirements...........................................................................................................6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ................................................................................6
2.3 Connecting the Router ..........................................................................................................6
Chapter 3.
Quick Installation Guide..............................................................................8
3.1 TCP/IP configuration.............................................................................................................8
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ......................................................................................................10
Chapter 4.
Configuring the Router..............................................................................13
4.1 Login ...................................................................................................................................13
4.2 Status..................................................................................................................................14
4.3 Quick Setup ........................................................................................................................16
4.4 Network...............................................................................................................................16
4.4.1
LAN ........................................................................................................................16
4.4.2
WAN.......................................................................................................................17
4.4.3
MAC Clone.............................................................................................................27
4.5 Wireless ..............................................................................................................................28
4.5.1
Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................28
4.5.2
MAC Filtering .........................................................................................................32
4.5.3
Wireless Statistics ..................................................................................................35
4.6 DHCP..................................................................................................................................36
4.6.1
DHCP Settings .......................................................................................................36
4.6.2
DHCP Clients List...................................................................................................37
4.6.3
Address Reservation ..............................................................................................37
4.7 Forwarding..........................................................................................................................39
4.7.1
Virtual Servers........................................................................................................39
4.7.2
Port Triggering .......................................................................................................40
4.7.3
DMZ .......................................................................................................................42
4.7.4
UPnP......................................................................................................................43
4.8 Security...............................................................................................................................44
4.8.1
Firewall...................................................................................................................44
4.8.2
IP Address Filtering ................................................................................................45
4.8.3
Domain Filtering .....................................................................................................47
4.8.4
MAC Filtering .........................................................................................................49
4.8.5
Remote Management.............................................................................................51
4.8.6
Advanced Security .................................................................................................51
4.9 IP & MAC Binding Setting ...................................................................................................53
4.9.1
Binding Setting .......................................................................................................53
4.9.2
ARP List .................................................................................................................55
4.10 Static Routing .....................................................................................................................56
4.11 DDNS..................................................................................................................................57
4.11.1 Dyndns.org DDNS..................................................................................................57
4.11.2 Oray.net DDNS ......................................................................................................58
4.11.3 Comexe.cn DDNS ..................................................................................................59
4.12 System Tools ......................................................................................................................60
4.12.1 Time .......................................................................................................................61
4.12.2 Firmware ................................................................................................................62
4.12.3 Factory Defaults .....................................................................................................63
4.12.4 Backup and Restore...............................................................................................63
4.12.5 Reboot....................................................................................................................64
4.12.6 Password ...............................................................................................................64
4.12.7 Log .........................................................................................................................65
4.12.8 Statistics.................................................................................................................65
Appendix A: FAQ .............................................................................................................67
Appendix B:
Configuring the PCs ...............................................................................71
Appendix C: Specifications ............................................................................................75
Appendix D: Glossary .....................................................................................................76
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your box:
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One MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router
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One detachable antenna
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One AC power Adapter for MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router
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Quick Installation Guide
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One Resource CD for MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router, including:
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This Guide
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Other Helpful Information
) Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or missing,
please contact with your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router.
1.1 Conventions
The router mentioned in this guide stands for MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router.
1.2 Overview of the Router
The MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-router and Wireless AP.
Its design is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) wireless network solutions. The MR5-WR542G
54Mbps Wireless Router will allow you to connect your network wirelessly better than ever, sharing Internet
Access, files and fun, easily and securely.
In the most attentive wireless security, the MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides multiple
protection measures. It can be set to turn off wireless network name (SSID) broadcast so that only
stations that have the SSID can be connected. The router provides wireless LAN 64/128/152-bit WEP
encryption security, and WPA/WPA2 and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, as well as TKIP/AES
encryption security. It also supports VPN pass-through for sensitive data secure transmission.
The MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router complies with the IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b standards
so that the data transmission rate is up to 54Mbps. It adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN
transmission technology so that the transmission distance is 2-3 times of traditional IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11b solutions, up to a distance of 855.36m tested in China. The transmission range is extended to
4-9 times. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products.
The MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router provides flexible access control so that parents or network
administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It has built-in NAT and DHCP
server supporting static IP address distributing. It also supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port
Triggering needs, and remote management and log so that network administrators can manage and monitor
the network in real time.
The MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router is easy-to-manage. Quick Setup is supported and friendly
help messages are provided for every step. So you can configure it quickly and share Internet access,
files and fun.
1.3 Features
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Complies with IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u standards.
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1 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, 4 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN ports,
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supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
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Adopts 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ wireless LAN transmission technology.
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Supports 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps or 11/5.5/3/2/1Mbps data transfer rates.
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Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
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Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP,
Big Pond Cable Internet access.
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Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
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Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing, VPN Pass-through.
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Detachable reverse SMA connector Antenna.
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Connecting Internet on demand and disconnecting from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
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Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
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Built-in firewall supporting IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering.
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Supports connecting/disconnecting from the Internet on a specified time of day.
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Supports access control, parents and network administrators can establish restricted access
policies based on time of day for children or staff.
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Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List).
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Supports Flow Statistics.
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Supports ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, and TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter.
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Ignores Ping packets from WAN or LAN ports.
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Supports firmware upgrade.
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Supports Web management.
1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
The front panel of the MR5-WR542G consists of several LED indicators, which is designed to indicate
connections. View from left to right. Table 1-1 describes the LEDs on the front panel of the router.
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
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Name
PWR
Name
Status
SYS
WLAN
WAN,
LAN 1-4
Description
Off
Power off
On
Power on
Status
On
Flashing
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Description
The router is initializing
The router is working properly
Off
The router has a hardware error
Off
There is no wireless device linked to the router
Flashing
The Wireless function is enabled
Off
There is no device linked to the corresponding port
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but no activity
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
1.4.2 The Rear Panel
The rear panel contains the following features. (View from left to right)
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
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Power socket:
The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use
the power adapter provided with this MR5-WR541GS Wireless Router.
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LAN 1,2,3,4:
These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the router to the local PC(s).
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WAN:
This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet
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Reset button
There are two ways to reset to the router's factory defaults:
1)
Use the Factory Defaults function on System Tools -> Factory Defaults page in the router's
Web-based Utility.
2)
Use the Factory Default Reset button: First, turn off the router's power. Second, press and hold
the default reset button then turn on the router's power, until the SYS LED lights up (about 3
seconds). Last, release the reset button and wait for the router to reboot.
) Note:
Ensure the router is powered on before it restarts completely.
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.Wireless antenna
To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
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Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
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One DSL/Cable modem that has an RJ45 connector (you do not need it if you connect the router to
the Ethernet)
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Each PC in the LAN needs a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
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TCP/IP protocol must be installed on each PC
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Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later, Netscape Navigator 6.0 or later
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
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Do not place in direct sunlight or near a heater or heating vent
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Do not cluttered or crowded. There should be at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space on all sides of
the router
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Well ventilated (especially if it is in a closet)
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Operating temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
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Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
Before you install the router, you should connect your PC to the Internet through your broadband service
successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please install the router
according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.
1.
Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the router.
2.
Locate an optimum location for the router. The best place is usually near the center of the area in
which your PC will connect wirelessly. The place must accord with the Installation Environment
Requirements.
3.
Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4.
Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the router, shown in
Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use wireless function, you can skip this step.)
5.
Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the router, shown in Figure 2-1.
6.
Connect the AC power adapter to the AC power socket on the router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. The router will start to work automatically.
7.
Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
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Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
After connecting the MR5-WR542G Router into your network, you should configure it. This chapter
describes how to configure the basic functions of your MR5-WR542G Wireless Router. These
procedures only take you a few minutes. You can access the Internet via the router immediately after
successfully configuring.
3.1 TCP/IP configuration
The default IP address of the MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router is 192.168.1.1. And the default
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be seen from the LAN. They can be changed as you
desire, as an example we use the default values for description in this guide.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the router. There are then two ways to configure the IP address
for your PC.
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Configure the IP address manually
1)
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please
refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
2)
Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is from 2 to 254),
Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The router's default IP address)
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Obtain an IP address automatically
1)
Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC. If you
need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
2)
Power off the router and PC. Then turn on the router and restart the PC. The built-in DHCP
server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between
your PC and the router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-1, the connection between your PC and the
router has been established.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to that shown in Figure 3-2, it means that your PC has not connected to
the router.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1.
Is the connection between your PC and the router correct?
Note: The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN port which you link to on the router and LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
2.
Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
Note: If the router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254, the gateway must be 192.168.1.1
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3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based (Internet Explorer or Netscape® Navigator) utility, it is easy to configure and manage
the MR5-WR542G 54Mbps Wireless Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows,
Macintosh or UNIX OS with a Web browser.
Connect to the router by typing http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of Web browser.
Figure 3-3 Login the router
After a moment, a login window will appear similar to that shown in Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the User
Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.
Figure 3-4 Login Windows
Note: If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go
to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the
Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.
If the User Name and Password are correct, you can configure the router using the Web browser. Please
click the Quick Setup link on the left of the main menu and the Quick Setup screen will appear.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
Click Next, and then Choose WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 Choose WAN Connection Type
The router supports three popular ways to connect to Internet. Please select one compatible with your
ISP. Click Next to enter the necessary network parameters.
If you choose "PPPoE", you will see this page shown in Figure 3-7:
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE
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User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.
If you choose "Dynamic IP", the router will automatically receive the IP parameters from your ISP
without needing to enter any parameters.
If you Choose "Static IP", the Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-8:
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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
Note - The IP parameters should have been provided by your ISP.
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IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet (including your
ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
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Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually 255.255.255.0
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Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
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Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the boxes if required.
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Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
After you complete the above, click Next, the Wireless settings page will appear, shown in Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup - Wireless settings
In this page, you can configure the following wireless parameters:
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Wireless Radio - Indicates whether the Access Point feature of the router is enabled or disabled. If
disabled, the WLAN LED on the front panel will not be lit and the wireless stations will not be able
to access the router. If enabled, the WLAN LED will be lit up and wireless stations will be able to
access the router.
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SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same SSID must be assigned to all wireless
devices on your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK. This value is case-sensitive. For example,
TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
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Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless
function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the router in a region
other than one of those specified in this field.
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Channel - The current channel in use. This field determines which operating frequency will be
used.
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Mode - Indicates the current mode 54Mbps (802.11g), 11Mbps (802.11b). If you select 54Mbps
(802.11g), it is compatible with 11Mbps (802.11b).
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters, for advanced settings, please refer to Section 5.5:
"Wireless."
Note: The change of wireless settings won't take effect until the router reboots! You can reboot it
manually. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Section 5.11.5: "Rebooting the
Router"
Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page:
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Finish
After finishing all configurations of basic network parameters, please click Finish button to exit this
Quick Setup.
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router
This chapter describes each Web page's key functions.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you can configure and manage the router. There are ten main menus on the
left of the Web-based utility. Submenus will be available after you click one of the main menus. The
eleven main menus are: Status, Quick Setup, Network, Wireless, DHCP, Forwarding, Security, IP &
MAC Binding Setting, Static Routing, DDNS and System Tools. On the right of the Web-based utility,
there are the detailed explanations and instructions for the corresponding page. To apply any settings
you have altered on the page, please click the Save button.
The detailed explanations for each Web page key’s function are listed below.
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4.2 Status
The Status page displays the router's current status and configuration. All information is read-only.
1.
LAN
This field displays the current settings or information for the LAN, including the MAC address, IP
address and Subnet Mask.
2.
Wireless
This field displays basic information or status for wireless function, including Wireless Radio, SSID,
Channel, Mode, Wireless MAC address, and IP address.
3.
WAN
These parameters apply to the WAN port of the router, including MAC address, IP address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS server and WAN connection type. If PPPoE is chosen as
the WAN connection type, the Disconnect button will be shown here while you are accessing the
Internet. You can also cut the connection by clicking the button. If you have not connected to the
Internet, just click Connect to establish the connection.
Traffic Statistics
This field displays the router's traffic statistics.
4.
System Up Time
Here displayed the total up time of the router from when it was switched on or reset.
Required field
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Figure 4-1 Router Status
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4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Section 4.2: "Quick Installation Guide."
4.4 Network
Figure 4-2 the Network menu
There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-2): LAN, WAN and MAC Clone.
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed
explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.4.1 LAN
You can configure the IP parameters of LAN on this page.
Figure 4-3 LAN
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MAC Address - The physical address of the router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be
changed.
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IP Address - Enter the IP address of your router in dotted-decimal notation (factory default:
192.168.1.1).
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Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Note:
a.
If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the router.
b.
If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP
server will not take effect, until they are re-configured.
c.
If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will
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change accordingly at the same time.
4.4.2 WAN
You can configure the WAN port parameters on this page.
First, please choose the WAN Connection Type (Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE/802.1X + Dynamic
IP/802.1X + Static IP/Big Pond Cable/L2TP/PPTP) for Internet. The default type is Dynamic IP. If you
aren’t given any login parameters (fixed IP Address, logging ID, etc), please select Dynamic IP. If you
are given a fixed IP (static IP), please select Static IP. If you are given a user name and a password,
please select the type of your ISP provided (PPPoE/BigPond/L2TP/PPTP). If you are not sure which
connection type you use currently, please contact your ISP to obtain the correct information.
1.
If you choose Dynamic IP, the router will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can
see the page as follows (Figure 4-4):
Figure 4-4 WAN – Dynamic IP
This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address,
Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your
ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is
1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you need to reduce the MTU. But this is rarely required, and should not
be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
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If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the
primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be
assigned dynamically from your ISP.
Note: If you get address and find error when you go to a Web site, it is likely that your DNS servers
are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.
Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast applications.
If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (This is rarely required.)
2.
If you choose Static IP, you should have fixed IP Parameters specified by your ISP. The Static IP
settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-5:
Figure 4-5 WAN - Static IP
You should type the following parameters into the spaces provided:
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IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
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Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually is
255.255.255.0.
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Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by
your ISP.
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MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is
1500 Bytes. For some ISPs you may need to modify the MTU. But this is rarely required, and
should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP connection.
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Primary DNS - (Optional) Enter the DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
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Secondary DNS - (Optional) Type another DNS address in dotted-decimal notation provided by
your ISP if provided.
3.
If you choose PPPoE, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-6):
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Figure 4-6 WAN - PPPoE
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User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are
case-sensitive.
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Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect your Internet connection after a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to
inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish your connection as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click
the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max
Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your
Internet connection terminates.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.
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Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this option,
click the radio button.
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Time-based Connecting - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect based on
time. Enter the start time in HH:MM format for connecting and end time in HH:MM format for
disconnecting in the Period of Time fields.
Note: Only when you have configured the system time on System Tools -> Time page, will the
Time-based Connecting function can take effect.
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Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from the Internet connection,
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and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to
access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet
connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the
number time in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is
requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Click the Advanced Settings button to set up the advanced option, the page shown in Figure 4-7
will then appear:
Figure 4-7 PPPoE Advanced Settings
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Packet MTU - The default MTU size is 1480 bytes, which value is usually fine. For some ISPs, you
need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
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Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name, these should
not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
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ISP Specified IP Address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit your IP
address to the router during login, click “Use the IP Address specified by ISP” check box and
enter the IP Address in dotted-decimal notation, which your ISP provided.
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Detect Online Interval - The default value is 0, you can input the value between 0 and 120. The
router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval between seconds. If the value is 0, it
means, do not detect.
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DNS IP address - If you know that your ISP does not automatically transmit DNS addresses to the
router during login, click “Use the following DNS servers” checkbox and enter the IP address in
dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is
available, enter it as well.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
4.
If you choose 802.1X + Dynamic IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-8) :
Figure 4-8 802.1X + Dynamic IP Settings
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User Name - Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP
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Password - Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP.
Click Login to start 802.1X authentication.
Click Logout to end 802.1X authentication.
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Host Name - This field is required to be filled by some service provider.
5.
If you choose 802.1X + Static IP, you should enter the follow parameters(Figure 4-9) :
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Figure 4-9 802.1X + Static IP Settings
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User Name - Enter the user name for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP
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Password - Enter the password for 802.1X authentication provided by your ISP.
Click Login to start 802.1X authentication.
Click Logout to end 802.1X authentication.
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IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
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Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
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Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the default gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
6.
If you choose Big Pond Cable, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-10):
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Figure 4-10 Big Pond Settings
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User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are
case-sensitive.
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Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.
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Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location. Eg,
NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au
VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au
QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au
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Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet connection
after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at
all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
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Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this option,
click the radio button.
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Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your Internet
connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise,
enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is
requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
7.
If you choose L2TP, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-11):
Figure 4-11 L2TP Settings
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User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are
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case-sensitive.
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Dynamic IP/ Static IP – Choose either as you are given by your ISP.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
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Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet connection
after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at
all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.
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Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this option,
click the radio button.
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Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your Internet
connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise,
enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is
requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.
8.
If you choose PPTP, you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-12):
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PPTP Settings
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are
case-sensitive.
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Dynamic IP/ Static IP – Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP address
or the domain name.
If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assigned by your
ISP. And click the Save button.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
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Connect on Demand - You can configure the router to disconnect from your Internet connection
after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been
terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the router to automatically re-establish
your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you wish to activate
Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at
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all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to
have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
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Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the router is disconnected. To use this option,
click the radio button.
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Connect Manually - You can configure the router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a
specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the router will disconnect from your Internet
connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you
attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise,
enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is
requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
4.4.3 MAC Clone
You can configure the MAC address of the WAN port on this page, Figure 4-13:
Figure 4-13 MAC Address Clone
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to your
cable/DSL Modem or Ethernet during installation. Changes are rarely needed here.
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WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port, which is used
for the WAN port. If your ISP requires that you register the MAC address, please enter the correct
MAC address into this field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any
hexadecimal digit).
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Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the
router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address button and this MAC
address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.
Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.
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Click the Save button to save your settings.
Note:
1)
Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone feature.
2)
If you click the Save button, the router will prompt you to reboot.
4.5 Wireless
Figure 4-14 Wireless menu
There are three submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in
Figure 4-14): Wireless Settings,
MAC Filtering and Wireless Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.5.1 Wireless Settings
The basic settings for the wireless network are set on this page, Figure 4-15:
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Figure 4-15 Wireless Settings
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SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name (SSID) must be assigned to all
wireless devices in your network. The default SSID is TP-LINK, but it is recommended strongly that
you change your networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For
example, TP-LINK is NOT the same as tp-link.
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Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the
router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed,
please contact your local government agency for assistance.
The default region is United States. When you select your local region from the pull-down list. Click
the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
Note: Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection
option.
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Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access
point.
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Mode - Select the desired wireless mode. The options are:
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54Mbps (802.11g) - Both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.
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11Mbps (802.11b) - Only 802.11b wireless stations can connect to the router.
Note: The default is "54Mbps (802.11g)", which allows both 802.11g and 802.11b wireless stations
to connect to the router.
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Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to
allow wireless stations access. If enabled, wireless stations will be able to access the router.
Otherwise, wireless stations will not be able to access.
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Enable SSID Broadcast - If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless
Router SSID will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
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Enable Bridges - If you select Enable Bridges, you can communicate with the other APs in bridge
mode by entering their MAC addresses. For example: If you want to communicate with the remote
AP
whose
MAC
address
is
00-E0-4C-00-07-BE,
please
enter
the
MAC
address
00-E0-4C-00-07-BE in the MAC of AP field and configure the remote AP's bridge options.
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Enable Wireless Security – The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled,
the wireless stations will be able to connect the router without encryption. It is recommended
strongly that you choose this option to encrypt your wireless network. The encryption settings are
described below.
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Authentication Type - You can select one of the following authentication types:
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WEP - Select WEP authentication type based on 802.11 authentications.
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared
passphrase.
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WPA /WPA2 - Select WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on Radius Server.
Authentication Options - You can select one of the following authentication options:
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When you select WEP for authentication type you can select the following authentication
options:
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Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type automatically based on
the wireless station request.
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Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
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Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
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When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK for authentication type you can select Automatic,
WPA –PSK or WPA2-PSK as authentication options.
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When you select WPA/WPA2 as an authentication type you can select Automatic WPA or
WPA2 as authentication option.
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WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Code Format stands for
any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length. Hexadecimal format stands for any
combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length.
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WEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
information for your network in the selected key radio button. These values must be identical on all
wireless stations in your network.
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Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit) for encryption.
"Disabled" means the WEP key entry is invalid.
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For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F,
zero key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
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For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F,
zero key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
•
For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F,
zero key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
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Encryption - When you select WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2 for Authentication Type
you can select Automatic, TKIP or AES as Encryptions.
Figure 4-16 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK Passphrase - You can enter a WPA or WPA2 passphrase between 8 and
63 characters long.
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Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value can be
either 0 seconds or from 30 seconds and up, 1-29 seconds are not usable figures. Enter 0 to
disable the update.
Figure 4-17 WPA/WPA2
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Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server
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Radius Port - Enter the port number that the radius service used.
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Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
Note: The router will reboot automatically after you click save.
4.5.2 MAC Filtering
The Wireless MAC Filtering for wireless networks are set on this page, Figure 4-18:
Figure 4-18 Wireless MAC address Filtering
The Wireless MAC Address Filtering feature allows you to control wireless stations accessing the router,
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which depend on the station's MAC addresses.
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MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to access.
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Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
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Privilege - Select the privileges for this entry.
You may select one of the following Allow / Deny /
64-bit / 128-bit / 152-bit.
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Description - A simple description of the wireless station.
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WEP Key - Specify a unique WEP key (in Hexadecimal format) to access the router.
To set up an entry, follow these instructions:
First, you must decide whether the unspecified wireless stations can access the router or not. If you
desire that the unspecified wireless stations can access the router, please select the radio button Allow
the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access, otherwise, select the radio
button Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to access.
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-19:
Figure 4-19 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1.
Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.
2.
Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example: Wireless
station A.
3.
Privilege - Select the privileges for this entry, one of Allow / Deny / 64-bit / 128-bit / 152-bit.
4.
WEP Key - If you select 64-bit, 128-bit or 152-bit in the Privilege field, enter any combination of
hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. For example: 2F34D20BE2.
5.
Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
6.
Click the Save button to save this entry.
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To add additional entries, repeat steps 1-6.
Note: When 64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit is selected, WEP Key will be enabled.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00- 07-BE be able to
access the router. The wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB- 00-07-5F not be able to access the
router, and the wireless station C with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-8A be able to access the router
when its WEP key is 2F34D20BE2E 54B326C5476586A, while all other wireless stations cannot access
the router, you should configure the Wireless MAC Address Filtering list by following these steps:
1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.
2. Select the radio button: Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to
access for Filtering Rules.
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.
4. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-BE in the MAC Address
field, enter wireless station A in the Description field, select Allow in the Privilege pull-down list
and select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save and the Return button.
5. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F in the MAC Address
field, enter wireless station B in the Description field, select Deny in the Privilege pull-down list and
select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Click the Save and the Return button.
6. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-8A in the MAC Address
field, enter wireless station C in the Description field, select 128-bit in the Privilege pull-down list,
enter 2F34D20BE2E54B326C5476586A in the WEP Key field and select Enabled in the Status
pull-down list. Click the Save and the Return button.
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:
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Note:
a)
If you select the radio button Allow the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the
list to access for Filtering Rules, the wireless station B will still not be able to access the
router, however, other wireless stations that are not in the list will be able to access the router.
b)
If you enable the function and select the Deny the stations not specified by any enabled
entries in the list to access for Filtering Rules, and there are not any enable entries in the list,
thus, no wireless stations can access the router.
4.5.3 Wireless Statistics
This page shows MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each
connected wireless station.
Figure 4-20 The router attached wireless stations
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MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address
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Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH /
STA-ASSOC / AP-UP / WPA / WPA-PSK /WPA2/WPA2-PSK/None
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Received Packets - Packets received by the station
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Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to the
next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.
Note: This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.
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4.6 DHCP
Figure 4-21 The DHCP menu
There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in figureFigure 4-21): DHCP Settings, DHCP
Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.6.1 DHCP Settings
The router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server, which provides
the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the router on the LAN. The DHCP Server
can be configured on the page (shown in Figure 4-22):
Figure 4-22 DHCP Settings
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DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must have
another DHCP server within your network or else you must manually configure the computer.
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Start IP Address - This field specifies the first of the addresses in the IP address pool.
192.168.1.100 is the default start address.
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End IP Address - This field specifies the last of the addresses in the IP address pool.
192.168.1.199 is the default end address.
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Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time in which a network user
will be allowed connection to the router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount of
time, in minutes. The user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. The range of the time is 1 ~
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2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.
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Default Gateway - (Optional.) Suggest to input the IP address of the LAN port of the router, default
value is 192.168.1.1
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Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.
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Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your ISP.
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Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two
DNS servers.
Note: To use the DHCP server function of the router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as
"Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode. This function will take effect until the router reboots.
4.6.2 DHCP Clients List
This page shows Client Name, MAC Address, Assigned IP, and Lease Time for each DHCP Client
attached to the router (Figure 4-23):
Figure 4-23 DHCP Clients List
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Index - The index of the DHCP Client
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Client Name - The name of the DHCP client
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MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client
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Assigned IP - The IP address that the router has allocated to the DHCP client.
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Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. Before the time is up, DHCP client will request
to renew the lease automatically.
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
attached devices, click on the Refresh button.
4.6.3 Address Reservation
When you specify a reserved IP address for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP
address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to
servers that require permanent IP settings. This page is used for address reservation (shown in
Figure 4-24).
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Figure 4-24 Address Reservation
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MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC of which you want to reserve IP address.
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Assigned IP Address - The IP address of the router reserved.
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Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To Reserve IP addresses:
1.
Click the Add New button. (Pop-up Figure 4-25)
2.
Enter the MAC address (The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX.) and IP
address in dotted-decimal notation of the computer you wish to add.
3.
Click the Save button when finished.
Figure 4-25 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page.
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Note: The function won't take effect until the router reboots.
4.7 Forwarding
Figure 4-26 The Forwarding menu
There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu (shown in Figure 4-26): Virtual Servers, Port
Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding
function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.7.1 Virtual Servers
Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A
virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the Internet to this service port will be
redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must
have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP
function. You can set up virtual servers on this page, shown in Figure 4-27:
Figure 4-27 Virtual Servers
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Service Port - The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range of service
ports (the format is XXX – YYY, XXX is the start port, YYY is the end port).
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IP Address - The IP Address of the PC providing the service application.
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Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols supported
by the router).
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Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To setup a virtual server entry:
1.
Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-28)
2.
Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common Service
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Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the number of the service port or
service port range in the Service Port box.
3.
Type the IP Address of the computer in the Server IP Address box.
4.
Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or All.
5.
Select the Enable checkbox to enable the virtual server.
6.
Click the Save button.
Figure 4-28 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry
Note: It is possible that you have a computer or server that has more than one type of available service.
If so, select another service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page.
Note: If you set the virtual server of service port as 80, you must set the Web management port on
Security –> Remote Management page to be any value except 80 such as 8080. Or else there will be
a conflict to disable the virtual server.
4.7.2 Port Triggering
Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferencing, Internet
calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a pure NAT router. Port Triggering is used for
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some of these applications that can work with an NAT router. You can set up Port Triggering on this
page shown in Figure 4-29:
Figure 4-29 Port Triggering
Once configured, operation is as follows:
1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in the Trigger
Port field.
2. The router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this entry in
the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.
3. When necessary the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the ports
defined in the Incoming Ports field.
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Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will "Trigger" this
rule.
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Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols
supported by the router).
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Incoming Ports Range - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to
the outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC that
triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port section). Every group of ports
must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.
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Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, or ALL (all
protocols supported by the router).
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Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To add a new rule, enter the following data on the Port Triggering screen.
1.
Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-30)
2.
Enter a port number used by the application when it generates an outgoing request.
3.
Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the pull-down list, either TCP, UDP, or All.
4.
Enter the range of port numbers used by the remote system when it responds to the PC's request.
5.
Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports Range from the pull-down list, either TCP or UDP, or
All.
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Select the Enable checkbox to enable.
7.
Click the Save button to save the new rule.
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Figure 4-30 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry
There are many popular applications in the Popular Application list. You can select it, and the
application will fill in the Trigger Port, incoming Ports Range boxes and select the Enable checkbox.
It has the same effect as adding a new rule.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Note:
1.
When the trigger connection is released, the according opening ports will be closed.
2.
Each rule allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger connection of
other hosts on LAN will be refused.
3.
Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other.
4.7.3 DMZ
The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a special-purpose service
such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host forwards all the ports at the same time. Any PC
whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static
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IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may change when using the DHCP function. You can
set up DMZ host on this page shown in Figure 4-31:
Figure 4-31 DMZ
To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:
1.
Click the Enable radio button
2.
Enter the local host IP Address in the DMZ Host IP Address field
3.
Click the Save button.
Note: After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work.
4.7.4 UPnP
The Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access
the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the
UPnP service application on the LAN. You can configure UPnP on this page that shown in Figure 4-32:
Figure 4-32 UPnP Settings
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Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disable button.
As allowing this may present a risk to security, this feature is disabled by default.
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Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.
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App Description – The description provided by the application in the UPnP request
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External Port - External port, which the router opened for the application.
•
Protocol – Shows which type of protocol is opened.
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Internal Port - Internal port, which the router opened for local host.
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IP Address - The UPnP device that is currently accessing the router.
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Status - Either Enabled or Disabled, “Enabled” means that port is still active. Otherwise, the
port is inactive.
Click Refresh to update the Current UPnP Settings List.
4.8 Security
Figure 4-33 The Security menu
There are six submenus under the Security menu (shown in Figure 4-33): Firewall, IP Address
Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC Filtering, Remote Management and Advanced Security. Click any
of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each
submenu are provided below.
4.8.1 Firewall
Using the Firewall page (shown in Figure 4-34), you can turn the general firewall switch on or off. The
default setting for the switch is off. If the general firewall switch is off, even if IP Address Filtering, DNS
Filtering and MAC Filtering are enabled, their settings are ineffective.
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Figure 4-34 Firewall Settings
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Enable Firewall - the general firewall switch is on or off.
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Enable IP Address Filtering - set IP Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. There are two default
filtering rules of IP Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny passing through the router.
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Enable Domain Filtering - set Domain Filtering is enabled or disabled.
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Enable MAC Filtering - set MAC Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. You can select the
default filtering rules of MAC Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny accessing the router.
4.8.2 IP Address Filtering
The IP address Filtering feature allows you to control Internet Access by specific users on your LAN
based on their IP addresses. The IP address filtering is set on this page, Figure 4-35:
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Figure 4-35 IP address Filtering
To disable the IP Address Filtering feature, keep the default setting, Disabled. To set up an IP Address
Filtering entry, click Enable Firewall and Enable IP Address Filtering on the Firewall page, and click the
Add New… button. The page "Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering entry" will appear shown in
Figure 4-36:
Figure 4-36 Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering Entry
To create or modify an IP Address Filtering entry, please follow these instructions:
1.
Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format, which point to the range time for the entry
to take effect. For example, 0803 - 1705, the entry will take effect from 08:03 to 17:05.
2.
LAN IP Address - Enter a LAN IP Address or a range of LAN IP addresses in the field, in
dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 192.168.1.20 - 192.168.1.30. Keep the field open,
which means all LAN IP Addresses have been put into the field.
3.
LAN Port - Enter a LAN Port or a range of LAN ports in the field. For example, 1030 - 2000. Keep
the field open, which means all LAN ports have been put into the field.
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WAN IP Address - Enter a WAN IP Address or a range of WAN IP Addresses in the field, in
dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 61.145.238.6 – 61.145.238.47. Keep the field open,
which means all WAN IP Addresses have been put into the field.
5.
WAN Port -Enter a WAN Port or a range of WAN Ports in the field. For example, 25 – 110. Keep the
field open, which means all WAN Ports have been put into the field.
6.
Protocol - Select which protocol is to be used, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols supported by
the router).
7.
Pass - Select either Allow or Deny through the router.
8.
Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
9.
Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
You can change the entry’s order as desired. Fore entries are before hind entries. Enter the ID number
in the first box you want to move and another ID number in second box you want to move to, and then
click the Move button to change the entry’s order.
Click the Next button to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
For example: If you desire to block E-mail received and sent by the IP Address 192.168.1.7 on your
local network, and to make the PC with IP Address 192.168.1.8 unable to visit the website of IP Address
202.96.134.12, while other PC(s) have no limit you should specify the following IP address filtering list:
4.8.3 Domain Filtering
The Domain Filtering page (shown in Figure 4-37) allows you to control access to certain websites on
the Internet by specifying their domains or key words.
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Figure 4-37 Domain Filtering
Before adding a Domain Filtering entry, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable Domain
Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page. To Add a Domain filtering entry, click the Add New…
button. The page "Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry" will appear, shown in Figure 4-38:
Figure 4-38 Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry
To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1.
Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format specifying the time for the entry to take
effect. For example, if you enter: 0803 - 1705, than the entry will take effect from 08:03 to 17:05.
2.
Domain Name - Type the domain or key word as desired in the field. A blank in the domain field
means all websites on the Internet. For example: www.xxyy.com.cn, .net.
3.
Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4.
Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabled.
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Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and the Previous button to return to the previous page.
For example, if you want to block the PC(s) on your LAN to access websites www.xxyy.com.cn,
www.aabbcc.com and websites with .net in the end on the Internet while no limit for other websites, you
should specify the following Domain filtering list:
4.8.4 MAC Filtering
Like the IP Address Filtering page, the MAC Address Filtering page (shown in Figure 4-39) allows you to
control access to the Internet by users on your local network based on their MAC Address.
Figure 4-39 MAC address Filtering
Before setting up MAC Filtering entries, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable MAC Filtering
have been selected on the Firewall page. To Add a MAC Address filtering entry, clicking the Add New…
button. The page "Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry" will appear, shown in Figure 4-40:
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Figure 4-40 Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1.
Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC Address is
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-0E-AE-B0-00-0B.
2.
Type the description of the PC in the Description field. Fox example: John’s PC.
3.
Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4.
Click the Save button to save this entry.
To add additional entries, repeat steps 1-4.
When finished, click the Return button to return to the MAC Address Filtering page.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
Fox example: If you want to block the PC with MAC addresses 00-0A-EB-00-07-BE and
00-0A-EB-00-07-5F to access the Internet, first, enable the Firewall and MAC Address Filtering on the
Firewall page, then, you should specify the Default MAC Address Filtering Rule "Deny these PC(s)
with effective rules to access the Internet" on the Firewall page and the following MAC address
filtering list on this page:
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4.8.5 Remote Management
You can configure the Remote Management function on this page shown in Figure 4-41. This feature
allows you to manage your Router from a remote location, via the Internet.
Figure 4-41 Remote Management
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Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port 80.
This router’s default remote management Web port number is 80. For greater security, you can
change the remote management Web interface to a custom port by entering that number in this
box provided. Choose a number between 1024 and 65534, but do not use the number of any
common service port.
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Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when accessing your
router from the Internet. The default IP Address is 0.0.0.0. It means this function is disabled. To
enable this function, change the default IP Address to another IP Address as desired.
To access the router, you will type your router's WAN IP Address into your browser's Address (in IE) or
Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port number. For example, if your
Router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8 and you use port number 8080, enter in your browser:
http://202.96.12.8:8080. You will be asked for the router's password. After successfully entering the
password, you will be able to access the router's Web-based utility.
Note: Be sure to change the router's default password to a very secure password.
4.8.6 Advanced Security
Using Advanced Security page (shown in Figure 4-42), you can protect the router from being attacked by
TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood from LAN.
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Figure 4-42 Advanced Security settings
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Packets Statistic interval (5 ~ 60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60
seconds in the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval value indicates the time section of the
packets statistic. The result of the statistic used for analysis by SYN Flood, UDP Flood and
ICMP-Flood.
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DoS protection - Enable or Disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the
flood filters be effective.
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Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering.
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ICMP-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~
3600 packets. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number sis beyond the set value, the
router will start up the blocking function immediately.
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Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.
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UDP-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~
3600 packets. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value, the router
will start up the blocking function immediately.
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Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN- FLOOD Attack
Filtering.
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TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets threshold: (5 ~ 3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value between
5 ~ 3600 packets. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value,
the router will start up the blocking function immediately.
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Ignore Ping Packet from WAN Port - Enable or Disable ignore ping packet from WAN port. The
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default is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the router.
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Forbid Ping Packet from LAN Port - Enable or Disable forbidding Ping Packet to access the
router from the LAN port. The default value is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the LAN
port cannot access the router. (Defends against some viruses)
Click the Save button to save the settings.
Click the Blocked DoS Host Table button to display the DoS host table by blocking. The page will
appear that shown in Figure 4-43:
Figure 4-43 Thwarted DoS Host Table
This page shows Host IP Address and Host MAC Address for each host blocked by the router.
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Host IP Address- The IP address that blocked by DoS are displayed here.
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Host MAC Address - The MAC address that blocked by DoS are displayed here.
To update this page and to show the current blocked host, click on the Refresh button.
Click the Clear All button to clear all displayed entries. After the table is empty the blocked host will
regain the capability to access Internet.
Click the Return button to return to the Advanced Security page
4.9 IP & MAC Binding Setting
Figure 4-44 the IP & MAC Binding menu
There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu (shown in Figure 4-44): Binding Setting
and ARP List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the corresponding function.
The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.9.1 Binding Setting
This page displays the IP & MAC Binding Setting table; you can operate it in accord with your desire.
(shown in Figure 4-45).
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Figure 4-45 IP & MAC Binding Setting
• MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
• IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
• Bind - Whether or not enable the arp binding.
• Modify - Edit or delete item.
When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New button or
Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying an IP &
MAC Binding entry (shown in Figure 4-46).
Figure 4-46 IP & MAC Binding Setting (Add & Modify)
To add IP & MAC Binding entries:
1.
Click the Add New.. button.
2.
Enter the MAC Address and IP Address.
3.
Select the Bind checkbox.
4.
Click the Save button to save it.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Find the desired entry in the table.
2.
Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.
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To find an existing entry:
1.
Click the Find button (shown in Figure 4-45).
2.
Enter the MAC Address or IP Address.
3.
Enter the Find button in the next page (shown in Figure 4-47).
Figure 4-47 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
4.9.2 ARP List
To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the relationship of
MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could configure the items on the ARP list also.
This page displays the ARP List; it shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding entries (shown in Figure
4-48).
Figure 4-48 ARP List
• MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
• IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
• Status - Enabled or Disabled of the MAC address and IP address binding.
• Configure - Load or delete item.
• Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.
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• Delete - Delete the item.
Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable.
Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding list.
Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.
Note: An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been
loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, "Load All" only loads the items without
interference to the IP & MAC Binding list.
4.10 Static Routing
A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel to reach a specific host or
network. To add or delete a route, work in the area under the Static Routing page (shown in Figure
4-49).
Figure 4-49 Static Routing
To add static routing entries:
1.
Click the Add New button. (pop-up Figure 4-50)
2.
Enter the following data:
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Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host that
you want to assign to a static route.
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Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network portion,
and which portion is the host portion.
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Gateway - This is the IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the router
and the network or host.
3.
Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4.
Click the Save button to save it.
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Figure 4-50 Add or Modify a Static Route Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1.
Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.
2.
Modify the information.
3.
Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
4.11 DDNS
The router offers a Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) feature. DDNS lets you assign a fixed host
and domain name to a dynamic Internet IP Address. It is useful when you are hosting your own website,
FTP server, or other server behind the router. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS
service providers such as www.dyndns.org, www.oray.net or www.comexe.cn. The Dynamic DNS client
service provider will give you a password or key.
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
4.11.1 Dyndns.org DDNS
If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.dyndns.org, the page will appear as shown in
Figure 4-51:
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Figure 4-51 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1.
Type the domain names your dynamic DNS service provider gave.
2.
Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
3.
Type the Password for your DDNS account.
4.
Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.
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Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.
4.11.2 Oray.net DDNS
If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.oray.net, the page will appear as shown in
Figure 4-52:
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Figure 4-52 Oray.net DDNS Settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1.
Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
2.
Type the Password for your DDNS account.
3.
Click the Login button to login the DDNS service.
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Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
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Domain Name - The domain names are displayed here.
Click Logout to logout the DDNS service.
4.11.3 Comexe.cn DDNS
If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.comexe.cn, the page will appear as shown in
Figure 4-53:
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Figure 4-53 Comexe.cn DDNS Settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1.
Type the domain names your dynamic DNS service provider gave.
2.
Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
3.
Type the Password for your DDNS account.
4.
Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.
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Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.
4.12 System Tools
Figure 4-54 The System Tools menu
There are eight submenus under the System Tools menu (shown in Figure 4-54): Time, Firmware,
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Factory Defaults, Backup and Restore, Reboot, Password, Log and Statistics. Click any of them,
and you will be able to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each
submenu are provided below.
4.12.1 Time
You can set time manually or get GMT from the Internet for the router on this page (shown in Figure
4-55):
Figure 4-55 Time settings
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Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull down list.
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Date - Enter your local date in MM/DD/YY into the right blanks.
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Time - Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks.
Time setting follows these steps below:
1.
Select your local time zone.
2.
Enter date and time in the right blanks
3.
Click Save.
Click the Get GMT button to get GMT time from Internet if you have connected to Internet.
If you’re using Daylight saving time, please follow the steps below.
1. Select using daylight saving time.
2. Enter daylight saving beginning time and end time in the right blanks.
3. Click Save.
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Note:
1. This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your
time zone once you login to the router successfully, if not, the time limited on these functions will
not take effect.
2. The time will be lost if the router is turned off.
3. The router will obtain GMT automatically from Internet if it has already connected to Internet.
4.12.2 Firmware
The page (shown in Figure 4-56) allows you to upgrade the latest version firmware to keep your router
up-to-date.
Figure 4-56 Firmware Upgrade
New firmware is posted at www.tp-link.com and can be downloaded for free. If the router is not
experiencing difficulties, there is no need to upgrade firmware, unless the new firmware supports a new
feature you need.
Note: When you upgrade the router's firmware, you will lose current configuration settings, so make sure
you backup the router’s settings before you upgrade its firmware.
To upgrade the router's firmware, follow these instructions:
1.
Download the latest firmware upgrade file from the TP-LINK website (www.tp-link.com).
2.
Click Browse to view the folders and select the downloaded file.
3.
Click the Upgrade button.
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Firmware Version - Displays the current firmware version.
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Hardware Version - Displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the upgrade
file must accord with the current hardware version.
Note:
1. Do not turn off the router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded.
2. The router will reboot after the Upgrading has been finished.
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4.12.3 Factory Defaults
This page (shown in Figure 4-57) allows you to restore the factory default settings for the router.
Figure 4-57 Restore Factory Default
Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.
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The default User Name: admin
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The default Password: admin
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The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
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The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note: Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
4.12.4 Backup and Restore
This page (shown in Figure 4-58) allows you to save current configuration of router as backup or restore
the configuration file you saved before.
Figure 4-58 Backup and Restore Configuration
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Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local computer.
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To restore the router's configuration, follow these instructions:
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Click the Browse button to select the backup file which you want to restore.
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Click the Restore button.
Note: The current configuration will be covered with the uploading configuration file. The restoration
process lasts for 20 seconds and the router will restart automatically. Keep the router on during the
restoring process, to prevent any damage.
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4.12.5 Reboot
This page (shown in Figure 4-59) allows you to reboot the router.
Figure 4-59 Reboot the router
Click the Reboot button to reboot the router.
Some settings of the router will take effect only after rebooting, which include:
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Change LAN IP Address. (System will reboot automatically)
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MAC Clone (system will reboot automatically)
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DHCP service function.
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Static address assignment of DHCP server.
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Web Service Port of the router.
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Upgrade the firmware of the router (system will reboot automatically).
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Restore the router's settings to factory default (system will reboot automatically).
4.12.6 Password
This page (shown in Figure 4-60) allows you to change the factory default user name and password of
the router.
Figure 4-60 Password
It is recommended strongly that you change the factory default user name and password of the router.
All users who try to access the router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will be prompted for the router's
user name and password.
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Note: The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and must not include
any spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm it.
Click the Save button when finished.
Click the Clear All button to clear all.
4.12.7 Log
This page (shown in Figure 4-61) allows you to query the logs of the router.
Figure 4-61 System Log
The router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the router.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the logs.
Click the Clear Log button to clear all the logs.
4.12.8 Statistics
The Statistics page (shown in Figure 4-62) displays the network traffic of each PC in LAN, including total
traffic and traffic of the last Packets Statistic interval seconds.
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Figure 4-62 Statistics
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Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, click the
Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be ineffective.
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Packets Statistics Interval - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds in
the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval indicates the time section of the packets statistic.
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Sorted Rules - Here displays sort as desired.
Statistics Table:
IP Address
Total
Packets
The total amount of packets received and transmitted by the router.
Bytes
The total amount of bytes received and transmitted by the router.
Packets
Bytes
Current
The IP Address displayed with statistics
The total amount of packets received and transmitted in the last Packets
Statistic interval seconds.
The total amount of bytes received and transmitted in the last Packets
Statistic interval seconds.
ICMP
The total amount of the ICMP packets transmitted to WAN in the last
Tx
Packets Statistic interval seconds.
UDP
The total amount of the UDP packets transmitted to WAN in the last
Tx
Packets Statistic interval seconds.
TCP
The total amount of the TCP SYN packets transmitted to WAN in the last
SYN
Packets Statistic interval seconds.
Tx
Click the Save button to save the Packets Statistic interval value.
Click the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically.
Click the Refresh button to refresh immediately.
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Appendix A: FAQ
1.
How do I configure the router to access Internet by ADSL users?
1)
First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model.
2)
Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the router. The
telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem.
3)
Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"
submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type. Type user name in
the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, finish by clicking “Connect”.
Figure A-1
4)
PPPoE Connection Type
If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or “Connect
Manually” for Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “Max Idle Time” to
avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” for Internet connection
mode.
Figure A-2
PPPoE Connection Mode
Note:
i.
Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.
ii.
2.
If you are a Cable user, please configure the router following the above steps.
How do I configure the router to access Internet by Ethernet users?
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Login to the router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click "WAN"
submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type", finish by
clicking “Save”.
2)
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is connected to
your cable/DSL Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC register, login to the router
and click the "Network" menu link on the left of your browser, and then click "MAC Clone"
submenu link. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC’s MAC address is proper MAC address,
click the "Clone MAC Address" button and your PC’s MAC address will fill in the "WAN MAC
Address" field. Or else, type the MAC Address into the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format
for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Then click the "Save" button. It will take effect
after rebooting.
Figure A-3
3.
MAC Clone
I want to use Netmeeting, what do I need to do?
1)
If you start Netmeeting as a sponsor, you don’t need to do anything with the router.
2)
If you start as a response, you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host.
3)
How to configure Virtual Server: Login to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of
your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Server" page, click Add
New, then on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server” page,
enter “1720” into the blank behind the
“Service Port”, and your IP address behind the IP Address, assuming 192.168.1.169 for an
example, remember to “Enable” and “Save”.
Figure A-4
Virtual Servers
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Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry
Note: Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the “Status” page.
4)
How to enable DMZ Host: Login to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your
browser, and click "DMZ" submenu. On the "DMZ" page, click “Enable” radio and type your IP
address into the “DMZ Host IP Address” field, using 192.168.1.169 as an example, remember
to click the "Save” button.
Figure A-6
4.
DMZ
I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?
1)
Because the WEB Server port 80 will interfere with the WEB management port 80 on the router,
you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference.
2)
To change the WEB management port number: Login to the router, click the “Security” menu on
the left of your browser, and click "Remote Management" submenu. On the "Remote
Management" page, type a port number except 80, such as 88, into the "Web Management
Port" field. Click “Save” and reboot the router.
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Remote Management
Note: If the above configuration takes effect, to configure to the router by typing
http://192.168.1.1:88 (the router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the address field
of the Web browser.
3)
Login to the router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your browser, and click the
"Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Server" page, click Add New, then on the “Add or
Modify a Virtual Server” page, enter “80” into the blank behind the “Service Port”, and your IP
address behind the IP Address, assuming 192.168.1.188 for an example, remember to
“Enable” and “Save”.
Figure A-8
Figure A-9
5.
Virtual Servers
Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry
The wireless stations cannot connect to the router.
1)
Make sure the "Wireless Router Radio" is enabled.
2)
Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the router's SSID.
3)
Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the router is encrypted.
4)
If the wireless connection is ready, but you can’t access the router, check the IP Address of
your wireless stations.
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Appendix B: Configuring the PCs
In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First
make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if needed.
1.
Install TCP/IP component
1)
On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control
Panel.
2)
Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network
Connections tab in the appearing window.
3)
Right click the icon that showed below, select Properties on the prompt page.
Figure 1
4)
In the prompt page that showed below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Figure 2
5)
The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this
window by default.
Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below:
¾ Setting IP address automatically
Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as shown in
the Figure below:
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Figure 3
¾ Setting IP address manually
Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available
If the router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, type IP address is 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254),
and Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
Type the router’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Default gateway field.
Select Use the following DNS server addresses radio button. In the Preferred DNS Server field
you can type the DNS server IP address, which has been provided by your ISP
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Appendix D: Glossary
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2x to 3x eXtended Range™ WLAN Transmission Technology - The WLAN device with 2x to 3x
eXtended Range™ WLAN transmission technology make its sensitivity up to 105 dB, which gives
users the ability to have robust, longer-range wireless connections. With this range-enhancing
technology, a 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ based client and access point can maintain a connection
at as much as three times the transmission distance of traditional 802.11b and 802.11g products, for
a coverage area that is up to nine times greater. A traditional 802.11b and 802.11g product
transmission distance is about 300m, a 2x to 3x eXtended Range™ based client and access point
can maintain a connection transmission distance may be up to 830m.
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802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz,
and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to as Wi-Fi networks.
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802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence spread-spectrum
(DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the unlicensed radio spectrum at
2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices, and WEP encryption for security.
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DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain name
to a dynamic Internet IP Address.
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DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the TCP/IP
parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.
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DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet
for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
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DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into IP
addresses.
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Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.
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DoS (Denial of Service) - A hacker attack designed to prevent your computer or network from
operating or communicating.
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DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over existing
traditional phone lines.
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ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
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MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be
transmitted.
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NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area
network to a different IP address for the Internet.
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PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote hosts to
the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
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SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key identifying
a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to communicate with each other,
all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is typically the configuration parameter for
a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in the wireless Access Point and to the wireless
network name.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or 152-bit
shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
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Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless Ethernet
Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group promoting
interoperability among 802.11b devices.
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WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices communicate
with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local area.
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