QNAP Next-Generation Tri-Band Wi-Fi Mesh User Guide

User Guide for QNAP models including: Next-Generation Tri-Band Wi-Fi Mesh, QMiroPlus-201W

QMiroPlus-201W User Guide

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QMiroPlus-201W User Guide

About This Guide This guide provides information about the device and step-by-step instructions on installing the hardware. It also provides instructions on basic operations and troubleshooting information. Audience This document is intended for consumers and network administrators. This guide assumes that the user has

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Contents
1. Preface
About This Guide.......................................................................................................................................... 4 Audience....................................................................................................................................................... 4 Document Conventions................................................................................................................................ 4
2. Product Overview
About the QMiroPlus-201W.......................................................................................................................... 5 Hardware Specifications............................................................................................................................... 5 Software Features........................................................................................................................................ 6 Wireless Specifications.................................................................................................................................7 Package Contents........................................................................................................................................ 8 Components................................................................................................................................................. 8
Front Panel............................................................................................................................................... 8 Rear Panel..............................................................................................................................................11 Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................12
3. Installation and Access
Installation...................................................................................................................................................14 Installation Requirements....................................................................................................................... 14 Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays................................................. 14 Connecting the Router to the Internet.................................................................................................... 17 Setting Up the Router............................................................................................................................. 19
Router Access............................................................................................................................................ 20 Accessing the Router Using a Browser.................................................................................................. 20 Accessing the Router Using Qfinder Pro................................................................................................21 Accessing the Router Using the QuRouter App..................................................................................... 22
4. QuRouter
About QuRouter..........................................................................................................................................23 System Requirements................................................................................................................................ 23 Getting Started............................................................................................................................................23 Configuring QuRouter.................................................................................................................................24
Binding the Router with a QNAP ID........................................................................................................26 Unbinding the Router from a QNAP ID...................................................................................................27
5. QuRouter Navigation
Taskbar....................................................................................................................................................... 28 Dashboard.................................................................................................................................................. 29
6. System Configuration
System........................................................................................................................................................ 30 Configuring Router Operation Modes.....................................................................................................30 Configuring Access Point (AP) Mode..................................................................................................... 30 Locating the Router................................................................................................................................ 31 Enabling the Router LED........................................................................................................................31 Managing Logs....................................................................................................................................... 32 System Settings......................................................................................................................................32 USB Settings.......................................................................................................................................... 35
Firmware..................................................................................................................................................... 36 Checking for Live Updates..................................................................................................................... 37
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Updating the Firmware Manually............................................................................................................37
7. Network Settings
Configuring WAN Port Settings...................................................................................................................38 Configuring LAN Port Settings....................................................................................................................38 Routing Table..............................................................................................................................................39 Static Route................................................................................................................................................ 39
Adding a Static Route.............................................................................................................................39 Configuring a Static Route......................................................................................................................40 Deleting a Static Route...........................................................................................................................40 Wireless...................................................................................................................................................... 41 Configuring Wireless Network Settings.................................................................................................. 41 Configuring the Guest Wireless Network................................................................................................42 Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)............................................................................................. 43 Clients and Blocked Clients List................................................................................................................. 44 Adding a Device to the Blocked List....................................................................................................... 44 Configuring a Device in the Blocked List................................................................................................ 44 Deleting a Device from the Blocked List.................................................................................................45 Wireless Mesh Network.............................................................................................................................. 45 Adding a Node to the Mesh Network......................................................................................................45 Removing a Node from the Wireless Mesh Network..............................................................................46 SD-WAN..................................................................................................................................................... 46 About QuWAN........................................................................................................................................ 46 Configuring QuWAN Settings................................................................................................................. 46 Accessing QuWAN Orchestrator............................................................................................................ 47 QVPN..........................................................................................................................................................47 QVPN Settings....................................................................................................................................... 47 Adding a VPN Client...............................................................................................................................50 QVPN Connection Logs......................................................................................................................... 50
8. Security
Network Address Translation (NAT)........................................................................................................... 51 Application Layer Gateway (ALG).......................................................................................................... 51 Port Forwarding...................................................................................................................................... 51
Parental Controls........................................................................................................................................ 52 Adding a Parental Control Role.............................................................................................................. 52 Configuring a Parental Control Role.......................................................................................................53 Deleting a Parental Control Rule............................................................................................................ 53 Adding a Device to a Parental Control Role........................................................................................... 53 Deleting a Device from a Parental Control Role.....................................................................................54
9. QuRouter App
QuRouter.................................................................................................................................................... 55 System Requirements................................................................................................................................ 55 Configuring the Router Using the QuRouter App....................................................................................... 55 Overview..................................................................................................................................................... 58
10. QTS Management
Configuring the QTS Quick Start Wizard.................................................................................................... 61 Performing QTS Power Actions..................................................................................................................64 Viewing the QTS System Information......................................................................................................... 64
11. Troubleshooting
Hot-swapping Failed Drives........................................................................................................................65 Support and Other Resources.................................................................................................................... 65
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12. Glossary
myQNAPcloud............................................................................................................................................ 66 Qfinder Pro................................................................................................................................................. 66 QNAP ID..................................................................................................................................................... 66 QTS.............................................................................................................................................................66 QuRouter.................................................................................................................................................... 66 QuWAN.......................................................................................................................................................66 QuWAN Orchestrator..................................................................................................................................66
13. Notices
Limited Warranty.........................................................................................................................................67 Disclaimer................................................................................................................................................... 67 CE Notice....................................................................................................................................................67 FCC Notice................................................................................................................................................. 68 Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Article 10.......................................................................... 68 EU RoHS Statement...................................................................................................................................69 ISED Compliance Statement...................................................................................................................... 69 Radiation Exposure Statement................................................................................................................... 69 CCC Class B Notice....................................................................................................................................69
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1. Preface

Audience
This document is intended for consumers and network administrators. This guide assumes that the user has a basic understanding of network, storage, and backup concepts.

Document Conventions

Symbol

Description
Notes provide default configuration settings and other supplementary information.

Important notes provide information on required configuration settings and other critical information.

Tips provide recommendations or alternative methods of performing tasks or configuring settings.

Warnings provide information that, when ignored, may result in potential loss, injury, or even death.

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2. Product Overview
This chapter provides basic information about the QNAP device.

About the QMiroPlus-201W
The QMiroPlus-201W is QNAP's first tri-band wireless mesh network (WMN) router with built-in networkattached storage (NAS) capabilities. The QMiroPlus-201W features four internal antennas, four 1 GbE ports, and supports SD-WAN deployment. The router is equipped with NAS functions and two SATA drive bays for various application and expansion options.
You can create and manage wireless mesh networks with multiple QMiro and QMiroPlus routers using the QuRouter web interface, QTS application, or the QuRouter mobile application.

Hardware Specifications
Warning If your QNAP product has hardware defects, return the product to QNAP or a QNAPauthorized service center for maintenance or replacement. Any attempt to repair or perform maintenance procedures on the product by you or an unauthorized third party invalidates the warranty. QNAP is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by unauthorized modifications and installation of unsupported third-party applications. For details, see the QNAP Warranty Terms and Conditions.

Tip Model specifications are subject to change without prior notice. To see the latest
specifications, go to https://www.qnap.com.

Component
Processor CPU Frequency Architecture Memory Pre-installed memory Flash memory Storage Drive bays Drive compatibility
Hot-swapping Network Antennas Gigabit Ethernet ports

Router

QMiroPlus-201W

Storage

Qualcomm® IPQ4019 SoC 4-core 716.8 MHz ARM Cortex-A7

Intel® Celeron® J4125 4-core 2.0 GHz x86 64-bit

512 MB DDR3 4 MB SPI NOR

4 GB DDR4 4 GB eMMC

2 x 2.5-inch SATA 3 Gbps · 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drives
· 2.5-inch SATA solid-state drives Supported

4 x internal antennas · 1 x 2.5 GbE RJ45
· 4 x 1 GbE RJ45

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Component

QMiroPlus-201W

Router

External I/O Ports & Expansion Slots

USB ports

2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports

Interface

Buttons

· Power

· Reset

· Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

Dimensions
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Net weight
Others
Fans
Operating temperature
Maximum power consumption
Relative humidity

· Storage power button
143.5 × 105 × 183.5 mm (5.64 x 4.13 x 7.22 in) 1.44 kg (3.17 lbs)
System: 1 x 60 mm, 12V DC smart fan 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
60 W
Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%

Storage

Software Features

Feature System status and management
Wired network management
Security VPN

Description · Device connection status
· Device health status
· WAN status
· Wireless status
· Firmware schedule management · WAN/LAN port configuration
· Network port connection status
· IPv4 address routing management Network Address Management (NAT) and port forwarding
· Remote access support using L2TP, OpenVPN, and QBelt (QNAP proprietary VPN) protocols
· Client IP pool management
· VPN client management
· Connection logs
· Maximum VPN tunnels: 30

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Feature Access control System settings
QuWAN
Wireless Specifications
Specification Standards Operating frequencies
Speeds
Modes Guest wireless network Encryption

· Parental control

Description

· Domain Name Filtering (DNS) and content filtering · Backup and restore

· Restart, reset

· Manage audio alerts

· Local account and QNAP ID management

· USB settings: USB device user management, USB usage overview, FTP server management
Configure organization, region, site, device name, and device role

Description · IEEE 802.11b/g/n/ac 2.4 GHz · IEEE 802.11a/n/ac 5 GHz · 2.4 GHz · 5 GHz-1 · 5 GHz-2 AC2200 · 5 GHz-1 (867 Mbps): 2 x 2 dual band (20/40/80 MHz) · 5 GHz-2 (867 Mbps): 2 x 2 single band (20/40/80 MHz) · 2.4 GHz (400 Mbps): 2 x 2 dual band (20/40 MHz) · Router mode · Access point (AP) mode 1 x 2.4 GHz · WPA2-PSK · WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK · WPA-Enterprise · WPA2-Enterprise

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Specification Wireless network management
Bluetooth Bluetooth version Bluetooth antenna gain

Description · Supports MU-MIMO technology · Supports band steering for tri-band (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz band)
access points · Transmission power (high, middle, and low) · 20/40/80 MHz bandwidth · Auto and custom DFS (Dynamic Frequency Selection) channels · RTS/CTS (Request to Send/Clear to Send) functions · Smart connect · Wireless scheduler · Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
Bluetooth® 5.0 3.42dBi

Package Contents
Item QMiroPlus-201W router AC power adapter Ethernet cable

Quantity 1 1 1

Components Front Panel

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No. 1 2
3
4

Case cover
Drive LEDs For details, see LEDs
WPS button For details, see WPS Button.
Status LED For details, see LEDs

Front Panel without Case Cover

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Drive bay 1 Drive bay 2

Component

LEDs LEDs indicates the overall status of the router, the drives, the storage, and the network ports.

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LED System Status Green

Status

Flashes green every 2 seconds

Flashes blue every 2 seconds

Blue

Wireless
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed

Off Red Flashes orange every 0.5 seconds Red Flashes blue every 0.5 seconds Green Orange Off

2.5 Gigabit

Orange

Ethernet activity Flashes orange

Off

Drive

Flashes red

Red Flashes green Green Off

Description Router initialization is complete, and the storage status is one of the following:
· Being initialized
· Powered off
· Starting up Router is starting up, and the storage status is one of the following:
· Being initialized
· Powered off
· Starting up Router initialization is complete and the storage is ready for initialization. Both router and storage initializations are complete. The router is powered off. The router is not connected to a network. A node in the mesh network has a weak signal. A node in the mesh network is out of range. A node is being added to the mesh network. The network connection is operating at 2.5 Gbps. The network connection is operating at 1 Gbps.
· The network connection is operating at 100 Mbps.
· The network connection is operating at 10 Mbps.
A network connection has been established. The router is being accessed from the network. There is no network connection. A read/write error is occurring while data is being accessed. A drive read/write error occurred. Data is being accessed. The drive is ready. No drive is detected.

WPS Button
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is a protocol that enables a simple wireless network setup. It allows users to set up a wireless network without the need to configure any network names, passwords, or other cryptographic information.

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You can configure WPS by pressing the WPS button located on the front panel of the device (see Front Panel). Alternatively, you can configure WPS through QuRouter; for details, see Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).

Operation Enable WPS

User Action 1. Press the WPS button located on the
router for 3 seconds.
2. Enable WPS on the client device.
Tip The WPS feature might be labelled differently, depending on the product. The function is typically located in the Wi-Fi settings page.

Result
The WPS protocol is enabled and the client device joins the network.

Rear Panel

No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Storage power button USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet activity LED 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet speed LED Power input Reset button WAN port LAN ports

Component

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Storage Power Button

Power on Power off

Operation

User Action
Press the button once.
Press and hold the button for 1.5 seconds.

Result The storage function is turned on. The storage function is turned off.

Reset Button QNAP routers can be reset to factory defaults using the reset button located on the rear side of the device. For details on the component placement, see the rear side of the device (Rear Panel).

Operation

User Action

Reset

Press and hold the button for 10 seconds.

Result
The router resets and all default settings are restored. This will clear any statically assigned IP address information, WAN and LAN configurations, and security settings. The router is unbound from the QNAP ID.

Safety Information
The following instructions help ensure personal safety and environmental safety. Read these instructions carefully before performing any operations.
General Instructions
· The device should be stored in a secure location with restricted access, controlled through the use of a tool, lock and key, or any means of security.
· Only qualified, skilled, and authorized persons with knowledge of all restrictions, safety precautions, and installation and maintenance procedures should have physical access to the device.
· To avoid potential injury or damage to components, ensure that the drives and other internal system components have cooled before touching them.
· Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid potential injury or damage to components.
Power
· To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, ensure that you only connect the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet.
·

Devices with redundant power supply may have one or more power supply unit (PSU) cords. To avoid serious injuries, a trained service technician must disconnect all PSU cords from the device before installing or replacing system components.

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Moving fan blades: Keep your body parts away from moving fan blades while the device is connected to a power source.
·

Moving components: Keep your body parts away from other moving components.

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3. Installation and Access
This chapter provides specific hardware installation and router access steps.

Installation Installation Requirements

Category Environment
Hardware and peripherals Tools

Item · Room temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
· Non-condensing relative humidity: 5% to 95%
· Wet-bulb temperature: 27°C (80.6°F)
· Flat, anti-static surface without exposure to direct sunlight, liquids, or chemicals
Network cable Anti-static wrist strap

Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays
For the list of compatible drive models, go to https://www.qnap.com/compatibility. Warning · Installing a drive deletes all data on the drive. · Observe electrostatic discharge (ESD) procedures to avoid damage to components. ·

Moving fan blades: Keep your hands and other body parts away from moving fan blades.
·

Other moving components: Keep your hands and other body parts away from other moving components.
1. Power off the device. 2. Remove the case cover.
a. Locate the handle beneath the case cover. b. Pull the case cover handle forward.

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3. Remove the drive tray. a. Slide the lock down to release the tray.

b. Pull the tray out.

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4. Install a drive on the tray. a. Place the drive on the tray so that the holes on the bottom of the drive are aligned with the holes on the bottom of the tray. b. Attach the screws.

5. Load the tray into the bay.

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a. Insert the tray into the bay.

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6. Attach the case cover. a. Align the case cover notch with the grooves on the router. b. Push the case cover back into position.

7. Power on the device.
Connecting the Router to the Internet
1. Connect the router to the power source. a. Connect the power cord to the router. b. Connect the power adapter to the electrical outlet.

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The router powers on and the front panel LED flashes green. 2. Connect the router to the internet.
a. Connect an Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the router. b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the ISP gateway or the modem. 3. Connect the router to the computer. a. Connect an Ethernet cable to a LAN port of the router. b. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the computer.
4. Verify that the router is recognized by the computer. a. Open Qfinder Pro on the host computer. Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities. b. Locate the router in the list and double-click the name or IP address. Note Verify the router name by checking the MAC address or the SSID listed on the rear side of the router.
5. Open a web browser on your computer. 6. Enter 192.168.100.1 in the address bar.
The QuRouter login screen appears. 7. Follow the installation guide to configure the initial settings of the router.
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Setting Up the Router
1. Place your router in an environment that meets the requirements. For details, see Installation Requirements.
2. Install the drives. For details, see Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays
3. Power on the router. 4. Check if the LED status is green.
For details, see LEDs. 5. Connect the router to the network and the computer.
For details, see Connecting the Router to the Internet. 6. Configure the router settings.
For details, see the following topics: · Configuring the QTS Quick Start Wizard · Configuring QuRouter
7. Log in with your QNAP ID or local account credentials. For details, see Binding the Router with a QNAP ID.
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Router Access

Method Web browser

Description
Important Ensure that QuRouter Remote Management is enabled in System > Access Control > Access Control Settings .

You can access the router using any computer on the same network if you have the following information:
· Router IP address
· Login credentials of a valid user account
Alternatively, you can access the router using the QTS IP address if you have the following information:
· QTS IP address
· Login credentials of a valid user account

Tip The QTS IP address is listed as the NAS IP address on the asset tag of the router.
· Default username: admin

· Default password: The NAS MAC address without any punctuation and all letters capitalized.

Qfinder Pro

For details, see Accessing the Router Using a Browser.
Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to locate and access QNAP devices on a specific network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS. To download Qfinder Pro, go to https:// www.qnap.com/utilities. For details, see Accessing the Router Using Qfinder Pro.

Requirements · Computer that is connected to
the same network as the router · Web browser
· Computer that is connected to the same network as the router
· Web browser · Qfinder Pro

Accessing the Router Using a Browser
You can access the router using any computer on the network if you know its IP address and the login credentials of a valid user account.
Note If you do not know the IP address of the router, you can locate it using Qfinder Pro.
1. Verify that your computer is connected to the same network as the router.
2. Open a web browser on your computer.

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3. Enter the IP address of the router in the address bar. 4. Select the login interface.
· QuRouter · QTS 5. Specify the default username and password.

Default Username admin

Default Password · QuRouter: The router MAC address without any punctuation and all letters
capitalized.
· QTS: The NAS MAC address without any punctuation and all letters capitalized.
Tip For example, if the MAC address is 00:0a:0b:0c:00:01, the default password is 000A0B0C0001.

6. Click Login. The QuRouter dashboard page appears.

Accessing the Router Using Qfinder Pro
Qfinder Pro is a desktop utility that enables you to locate and access QNAP devices on a specific network. The utility supports Windows, macOS, Linux, and Chrome OS.
1. Install Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same network as the router. To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/en/utilities.
2. Open Qfinder Pro. Qfinder Pro automatically searches for all QNAP devices on the network.
3. Locate the router in the list and then double-click the name or IP address. The default web browser page opens.
4. Select the login interface.
· QuRouter
· QTS
5. Specify the default username and password.

Default Username admin

6. Click Login. The QuRouter dashboard page appears.

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Accessing the Router Using the QuRouter App
1. Open QuRouter on your Android or iOS device. 2. Tap Existing Device Login.
Tip To configure a new router, see Configuring the Router Using the QuRouter App 3. Select the region. The QNAP ID login page appears. 4. Specify your QNAP ID and password. 5. Tap Sign In. The Overview page appears.
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4. QuRouter

About QuRouter
QuRouter is a centralized management interface that comes with your QNAP router, accessible by visiting the router's IP address in a web browser. With its intuitive interface, QuRouter makes it easy to set up, secure, and configure the features of your router.

System Requirements

Category Hardware Software

A QNAP router · Web browser:

Details

· Microsoft Edge 42 or later

· Mozilla Firefox 60.0 or later

· Apple Safari 11.1 or later

· Google Chrome 70.0 or later

· Qfinder Pro 6.9.2 or later

Getting Started
1. Open a web browser on your computer. 2. Enter 192.168.100.1 in the address bar.
The QuRouter login screen appears.
3. Select the login interface. · QuRouter
· QTS
4. Log in with your QNAP ID or local account credentials. For details, see Binding the Router with a QNAP ID.
5. Configure network settings. For details, see the following topics:
· Configuring WAN Settings
· Configuring LAN Settings
6. Configure wireless settings. For details, see the following topics:
· Configuring Wireless Network Settings
· Configuring the Guest Wireless Network
· Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
7. Configure system settings.

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For details, see the following topics: · Editing the Device Name · Configuring Access Control Settings · Restart, Reset, Backup, and Restore · Configure audio alert settings.
Note For details, see the Hardware section of the QTS User Guide.

8. Configure QVPN settings. For details, see the following topics: · Adding a VPN Client · Enabling QBelt VPN Server · Enabling L2TP VPN Server · Enabling OpenVPN VPN Server

Configuring QuRouter
This sections explains how to configure the router using the web management interface during the initial setup process.
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter 192.168.100.1 in the address bar.
3. Alternatively, use Qfinder Pro to locate the router on the list.
4. Double-click on the name or IP address. The Smart Installation Guide page appears.
5. Click Start. The Set Up and Access QuWAN page appears.
6. Click OK. The WAN Settings page appears.
7. Select one of the following WAN interface settings.

Setting DHCP Static IP
PPPoE

Description Obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP Manually assign a static IP address. You must specify the following information:
· Fixed IP address
· Subnet mask
· DNS server Select this option to specify a username and password for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).

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8. Click Apply. 9. Specify the current location of the device.
a. Click the drop-down list to select the country or region.
Note If the selected location does not match with the IP geolocation of the device a confirmation message appears prompting you to use the router in basic wireless mode. The basic wireless mode has the following limitations:
· The only channels available are from 1 to 11 in the 2.4 GHz band · 5 GHz bands are unavailable · The 2.4 GHz band operates on low output power
b. Click Apply. QuRouter verifies the location of the device.
10. Select the Wi-Fi point of the router.
Note The Wi-Fi point is the physical location of the installed router.
11. Click Apply. 12. Specify a new SSID and password for the router.
Note You can find the default SSID and password on the rear side of the router.

13. Click Apply. 14. Add another router to the mesh network.
a. Select a router from the list. b. Click Apply. c. Select the Wi-Fi point. d. Click Apply. 15. Update the firmware to the latest version. For details, see Firmware.

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16. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears.
17. Select the login interface. · QuRouter · QTS
18. Specify the default username and password.

Default Username admin

19. Click Login. The Local Account window appears.
20. Optional: You can log in to QuRouter using your QNAP ID and password. For details, see Binding the Router with a QNAP ID.
21. Reenter or modify the local account username and password.
22. Click OK. A confirmation message appears.
QuRouter saves the settings.
To verify if QuRouter is enabled, go to More > Help > Quick Start and then go to the System Volume and QuRouter page.

Binding the Router with a QNAP ID
1. Open QuRouter. 2. Log in with your QNAP ID and password.
Note To create a new QNAP account, click Create Account.

3. Click Login. The Local Account window appears.
4. Enter the local account credentials in order to complete the 2-step verification process.
5. Click OK. The QuRouter dashboard opens and the Edit Device Name window appears.
6. Specify a device name containing between 3 to 15 alphanumeric characters.

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7. Click OK. The router is bound to the QNAP ID.

Unbinding the Router from a QNAP ID

1. Log in to QuRouter.

2. Go to System > Access Control > Administrator .

Below Unbind QNAP ID, click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click OK.

Note The router is unbound from the QNAP ID and you are logged out of QuRouter.

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No. 1 2

Element [USER_NAME] More

QuWAN

User Action Logout: Logs the user out of the current session Click the button to view the following menu items:
· Language: Opens a list of supported languages and allows you to change the language of the operating system
· About: Displays the following information: · Operating system
· Hardware model
· Firmware version Click the button to view QuWAN-related information.
· QuWAN Orchestrator connection status
· Organization
· QuWAN settings
· Link to QuWAN Orchestrator

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No. 1 2 3 4
5

Section Overview

Displayed Information

· Uptime (number of days,

hours, minutes and seconds)

User Action

· CPU temperature

· Firmware information

Device

· Internet status

Connection Status

· Device status

WAN Overview Wireless

· Number of connected clients

· WAN interface

· IP address

Click WAN .

to open Network >

· Traffic

Wireless / Guest Wireless Network

· SSID

Click

to enable wireless

or guest wireless network.

· Password

Tip

Click

to make the

password visible.

Connected Devices

Names of the connected devices Click

to open Clients.

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6. System Configuration

System
Configuring Router Operation Modes
QuRouter provides access to two router operation modes.
· Wireless router: The default router mode where the device can connect to the internet and share the wireless network with its client devices. NAT and DHCP are enabled by default.
· Access point (AP): The router connects to a wireless router using a network cable to extend the coverage of the wireless signal to other network devices. Router-related features (DHCP server, NAT, QuWAN, and WAN) are disabled when the router operates as a wireless access point. For details on configuring access point mode, see Configuring Access Point (AP) Mode.
1. Go to System > Operation Mode .
2. Select a router operation mode.
3. Click Apply.
QuRouter applies the operation mode settings.

Configuring Access Point (AP) Mode
1. Log in to QuRouter. 2. Go to System > Operation Mode . 3. Select Access point (AP) mode.
a. Optional: Select Enable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP). b. Select one of the following:
· DHCP: Obtains the IP address information automatically from the DHCP server. · Static IP: Specify the IP address information manually.
Configure the following static IP address settings:

Setting Fixed IP address

Specify a fixed IP address.

User Action

Subnet mask Lease time
Default gateway DNS server

Tip Examine your network setup for guidance on how to best configure these settings.
Specify the subnet mask used to subdivide your IP address.
Specify the length of time that an IP address is reserved for a DHCP client. The IP address is made available to other clients when the lease expires.
Specify the IP address of the default gateway for the DHCP server.
Specify a DNS server for the DHCP server.

4. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears.

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5. Click OK.
Important The following settings are changed when the router is switched to AP mode.
· The router is unbound from the QNAP ID.
· The router is removed from the QNAP organization and QuWAN. You must reconfigure the QuWAN settings if you enable the router mode again.
6. Run Qfinder Pro on a computer that is connected to the same local area network.
Note To download Qfinder Pro, go to https://www.qnap.com/utilities.
7. Locate the router in the list and double-click the name or IP address. The login screen appears.
8. Enter the local account credentials of the router.
9. Click Login.
Note QuRouter displays only information related to access point settings such as network, wireless, firmware, and system settings.

Locating the Router

This section describes how to locate an on-premise router by remotely activating the LED indicator on the router.

1. Go to QMiro Devices.

2. Identify the router in the QMiro Device List.

Click

The Settings - [Device_Name]-[Location] window appears.

4. Click Start.

The router LED flashes 5 times.

Enabling the Router LED

1. Go to QMiro Devices.

2. Identify the router in the QMiro Device List.

Click

The Settings - [Device_Name]-[Location] window appears.

4. Click

next to LED status.

The router LED is enabled.

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Managing Logs
Important events, errors, or warnings are recorded for the router that can be used to diagnose issues or monitor router operations. Common events include enabling or disabling network services, configuring account and system settings, and configuring security settings.
1. Go to System > Event Logs .
2. Perform any of the following tasks.

Task Search log files

User Action a. Locate the search field.

Export log files

b. Enter search terms.
a. Click Export. A file explorer window opens.

Delete log files

b. Specify the file name for saving the document.
c. Click Save. QuRouter saves the CSV file.
a. Click Clear. A confirmation message appears.

b. Click Clear.

QuRouter performs the specified task.

System Settings Editing the Device Name

1. Go to System > System Settings > Device Name Settings .

Click

The Edit Device Name window appears.

3. Specify device name that consists of 3 to 15 characters from any of the following group: Valid characters: AZ, az, 09

4. Click OK.

QuRouter updates the device name.

Restart, Reset, Backup, and Restore
QuRouter system settings allows you to remotely control the restart, reset, backup, and restoration operations of the router.

Restarting the Router 1. Restart the router using one of the following methods. · System Settings

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1. Go to System > System Settings > Restart / Reset / Backup / Restore .

2. Click Restart. A confirmation message appears.

3. Click OK.

· QMiro Devices

1. Go to QMiro Devices.

2. Identify the router.

Click

The Settings - [Device_Name]-[Location] window appears.

4. Click Restart. A confirmation message appears.

5. Click OK.

QuRouter restarts the device.

Resetting the Router

Reset the router to restore the device to its default state.

1. Reset the router using one of the following methods.

· System Settings

1. Go to System > System Settings > Restart / Reset / Backup / Restore .

2. Click Reset. A confirmation message appears.

3. Click OK.

· QMiro Devices

1. Go to QMiro Devices.

2. Identify the router.

Click

The Settings - [Device_Name]-[Location] window appears.

4. Click Reset. A confirmation message appears.

5. Click OK.

QuRouter resets the device to default settings and the router is unbound from the QNAP ID.

Important Resetting the primary device resets all the nodes in the mesh network.

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Backing Up System Settings 1. Go to System > System Settings > Restart / Reset / Backup / Restore . 2. Click Backup.
The device exports the system settings as a BIN file and downloads the file to your computer.

Restoring System Settings
Warning If the selected backup file contains user or user group information that already exists on the device, the system will overwrite the existing information.
1. Go to System > System Settings > Restart / Reset / Backup / Restore .
2. Under Restore, click Browse. A file explorer window opens.
3. Select a valid BIN file that contains the device system settings.
4. Click Restore.
QuRouter restores the router settings.

Configuring Access Control Settings
Access Control is a security feature that enforces security policies on devices that can access the router network to increase network security and minimize security threats.
1. Go to System > Access Control > Access Control Settings .
2. Enable the access control settings.

Setting Local Management via HTTP

User Action
Enable to use encrypted browser communication via the Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP).

Remote Management

Note HTTP connections are faster than Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS); however, the transferred content is not encrypted.
Enable to allow administrators remote access to the web interface of the router.

Configuring Local Account Settings

Note The administrator account is the default router account. You cannot delete the
administrator account.

1. Go to System > Access Control > Administrator .

Click

to configure local account credentials.

The Local Account window appears.

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3. Configure the local account settings.

Description Username
Current Password New Password Confirm New Password

User Action Specify a username that contains 5 to 32 characters. Valid characters: AZ, az, 09 Enter the current password of the local account. Specify a password that contains 8 to 64 ASCII characters. Enter the password again.

4. Click OK. QuRouter updates the local account settings.

USB Settings
The System > USB Settings page allows you to access and manage USB-related settings, FTP access, and FTP users.

Configuring FTP Access

1. Go to System > USB Settings .

2. Enable FTP Server.

Click

The FTP Settings window appears.

4. Configure the FTP server settings.

Setting Concurrent Connections

User Action Specify a number between 1 and 9.

File Name Encoding

Note QuRouter allows up to 9 concurrent connections. Select from the following options:
· utf-8
· big5

5. Click Save. QuRouter saves the FTP settings.

Note Click the external link IP address to access the contents of the USB device connected to the router if you are accessing the network through the WAN port. Click the internal link IP address to access the contents of the USB device connected to the router if you are accessing the network through the LAN port.

Adding an FTP User 1. Go to System > USB Settings .

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2. Click Add FTP User. The Add FTP User window appears.
3. Configure the FTP user settings.

Setting Username
Password

User Action
Enter a username that contains 5 to 32 characters. Valid characters: AZ, az, 09
Specify a password that contains 8 to 63 characters.

Note

· Passwords are case-sensitive.

· Click

to make the password visible.

4. Click Add. QuRouter saves the FTP user information.

Configuring an FTP User

1. Go to System > USB Settings .

2. Identify an FTP user to configure.

Click

The Edit FTP User window appears.

4. Configure FTP user settings. For details, see Adding an FTP User.

5. Click Edit.

QuRouter updates the FTP user information.

Deleting an FTP User

1. Go to System > USB Settings .

2. Identify an FTP user you want to delete.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click OK.

QuRouter deletes the FTP user.

Firmware
QNAP recommends keeping your router firmware up to date. This ensures that your router can benefit from new features, enhancements, and bug fixes.

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Checking for Live Updates
1. Go to Firmware. 2. Enable Live update. 3. Select one or more of the following options:
· Update now · Schedule update at Note Select the date and time to schedule the firmware update. 4. Click Apply. A confirmation message appears. 5. Click Apply. QuRouter checks for firmware updates.
Updating the Firmware Manually
The update may require several minutes or longer, depending on your hardware configuration and network connection.
1. Download the router firmware. 2. Go to http://www.qnap.com/download.
a. Select your router model. b. Read the release notes and confirm the following:
· The router model matches the firmware version. · Updating the firmware is necessary. c. Ensure that the product model and firmware are correct. d. Download the firmware package. e. Extract the firmware package file. 3. Go to Firmware. 4. Select Manual update. 5. Click Browse and then select the extracted firmware package file. 6. Click Apply. The device is immediately restarted.
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7. Network Settings

Configuring WAN Port Settings
1. Go to Network > WAN . 2. Configure the port settings. 3. Select the WAN interface setting from the following options.

DHCP Static IP

Setting

PPPoE

User Action Select to obtain IP address settings automatically via DHCP Manually assign a static IP address. You must specify the following information:
· Fixed IP address
· Subnet mask
· Default gateway
· DNS Server Select to specify a username and password for Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).

4. Specify an MTU value between 98 and 9000.

Note The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is the largest packet size that is transmitted by a
network.

5. Click Apply. QuRouter updates the WAN settings.

Configuring LAN Port Settings
1. Go to Network > LAN . 2. Configure LAN IP settings.

Setting Fixed IP address

Specify a fixed IP address.

User Action

Subnet Mask

Tip Examine your network setup for guidance on how to best configure these settings.
Specify the subnet mask used to subdivide your IP address.

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Setting Enable DHCP server

User Action Configure the DHCP server settings.
· Start IP address: Specify the starting IP address in a range allocated to DHCP clients.
· End IP address: Specify the ending IP address in a range allocated to DHCP clients.
· Lease time: Specify the length of time that an IP address is reserved for a DHCP client. The IP address is made available to other clients when the lease expires.
· DNS server 1: Assign an IP address for the primary DNS server.
· DNS server 2: Assign an IP address for the secondary DNS server.

Reserved IP Table

Note QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups. Click Add to configure a reserved IP table. Specify the following:
· Device name
· IP address
· MAC address

3. Click Apply. QuRouter updates the LAN port settings.

Routing Table
The Network > Routing > Routing Table page provides status information about configured route entries from the following sources:
· Directly connected networks · Dynamic routing protocols · Statically configured routes

Static Route
You can create and manage static routes in the Static Route section of network settings. Under normal circumstances, QuRouter automatically obtains routing information after it has been configured for internet access. Static routes are only required in special circumstances, such as having multiple IP subnets located on your network.

Adding a Static Route
1. Go to Network > Routing > Static Route .
2. Click Add Static Route. The Add Static Route window appears.

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3. Configure the settings.

Setting Destination Subnet Mask Next Hop
Metric

User Action Specify a static IP address where connections are routed to. Specify the IP address of the destination's subnet mask. Select from the following next hop options:
· WAN Port: Select an available WAN port IP address for the routing path.
· IP Address: Specify the IP address of the closest or most optimal router in the routing path.
Specify the number of nodes that the route will pass through.

Description

Note Metrics are cost values used by routers to determine the best path to a destination network.
Enter a description for the static route.

4. Click Apply. QuRouter creates the static route.

Configuring a Static Route

1. Go to Network > Routing > Static Route .

2. Identify a route.

Click

The Edit Static Route window appears.

4. Configure the static route settings. For details, see Adding a Static Route.

5. Click Apply.

QuRouter updates the static route settings.

Deleting a Static Route

1. Go to Network > Routing > Static Route .

2. Identify a route.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click Apply.

QuRouter deletes the route.

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Wireless
Wireless settings allow you to deploy wireless networks using the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bandwidth, deploy the guest wireless network, configure advanced wireless settings, and enable the WPS function.

Configuring Wireless Network Settings
1. Go to Wireless. 2. Configure the wireless network settings.

Setting Smart Connect SSID Security
Password Enable Wireless Scheduler Enable Band Steering Enable MU-MIMO Transmission Power
Preamble Type CTS/RTS

User Action Enable to combine 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks and use a single SSID and password for all wireless connections. Specify the wireless network SSID. Select one of the following security authentication methods:
· WPA2-PSK
· WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK
· WPA-Enterprise
· WPA2-Enterprise
Note Enter a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server IP address and server port number if the security authentication method is set to WPAEnterprise or WPA2-Enterprise. Specify a password that contains 8 to 63 characters.
Note The password is case-sensitive.
You can select specific days and time periods to enable the VAP group. Enable to automatically reroute the wireless client to a wireless network that is utilizing the best frequency band available. Enable multiple-input, multiple-output technology (MU-MIMO) to allow the router to communicate concurrently with multiple wireless devices. Select a MU-MIMO transmission power.
· High
· Medium
· Low Specify the preamble type.
· Short
· Long Specify a CTS/RTS value between 1 and 2347.

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3. Configure the settings for 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands.

Setting Bandwidth
Channels

User Action Specify the bandwidth range for the following bands:
· 2.4 GHz:
· 20 MHz
· 40 MHz
· 5 GHz - 1 and 5 GHz - 2:
· 20 MHz
· 40 MHz
· 80 MHz Select the DFS channel that is less frequently used.
Note The channel is set to Auto by default to avoid radio frequency interference.

4. Click Apply. QuRouter updates the wireless network settings.

Configuring the Guest Wireless Network
1. Go to Wireless > Guest Wireless Network . 2. Select Enable. 3. Configure the guest wireless network settings.

SSID

Setting

User Action Specify a service set identifier (SSID) that can contain up to 32 characters.
Note The SSID is case-sensitive.

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Security

Setting

User Action Select one of the following security authentication methods:
· WPA2-PSK · WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK · WPA-Enterprise · WPA2-Enterprise

Password

Note Enter a Remote Authentication Dial-In User Service (RADIUS) server IP address and server port number if the security authentication method is set to WPAEnterprise or WPA2-Enterprise.
Specify a password that contains 8 to 63 characters.

Guest wireless IP address Subnet mask

Note The password is case-sensitive.
Specify a fixed IP address for the guest wireless network. Specify the subnet mask used to subdivide your IP address

4. Configure the guest wireless DHCP server settings.

Setting Start IP address End IP address DNS server 1 DNS server 2

User Action Specify the starting IP address in a range allocated to DHCP clients. Specify the ending IP address in a range allocated to DHCP clients. Specify a DNS server for the DHCP server. Specify a secondary DNS server for the DHCP server.
Important QNAP recommends specifying at least one DNS server to allow URL lookups.

5. Click Apply. QuRouter saves the guest wireless network settings.

Configuring Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

1. Go to Wireless > WPS .

Click

The WPS function is enabled.

3. Configure the WPS settings.

a. Select the WPS SSID from the drop-down menu.

b. Click WPS.

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Note To enable WPS using the push button on the router, see WPS Button.

c. Enable the WPS function on the client device.
Note · Ensure that the client device is equipped with the WPS function. Typically, this function is located in the Wi-Fi settings page. · The location and feature name may differ depending on the product.
The client device joins the wireless network.

Clients and Blocked Clients List
The client list allows you to access wired and wireless clients connected to the router network. You can also add clients to or remove clients from the blocked list.
The blocked list controls the management of clients blocked from accessing wired and wireless services.

Adding a Device to the Blocked List
1. Go to Clients > Blocked List .
2. Click Block client. The Add Device to Blocked List window appears.
3. Configure the blocked list settings.

Setting Description

User Action Specify the device description.

MAC Address

Note
· The description must be between 1 to 20 characters.
· Valid characters: AZ, az, 09
· Valid special characters: Hyphen (-), Underscore (_), Period (.)
Specify the MAC address of the device.

4. Select the interface. 5. Click Apply. QuRouter adds the device to the blocked list.

Configuring a Device in the Blocked List
1. Go to Clients > Blocked List . 2. Identity a device.

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Click

The Edit Blocked List Device window appears.

4. Configure the device settings. For details, see Adding a Device to the Blocked List.

5. Click Apply.

QuRouter updates the device information.

Deleting a Device from the Blocked List

1. Go to Clients > Blocked List .

2. Identity a device.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click Apply.

QuRouter deletes the device from the blocked list.

Wireless Mesh Network
QuRouter allows you to create wireless mesh networks by adding other QMiro devices to the local network topology. The primary router can connect to other nodes in the network and communicate with each other to route data from and to clients. Wireless mesh networks work dynamically to adjust user requirements and maintain user connectivity.
Mesh Network Components
· Primary: The primary device is the router that is first initialized in the local network topology. This device controls the communication protocols and data routing between other node devices in the network.
· Node: Nodes are secondary devices added to the primary router in the local network topology.

Adding a Node to the Mesh Network
1. Go to QMiro Devices. 2. Click Add Node.
The Add Node window appears. 3. Select a router from the list. 4. Click Next. 5. Select a Wi-Fi point. 6. Click Apply. QuRouter adds the node to the mesh network.

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Removing a Node from the Wireless Mesh Network

You must reset the node in order to remove the node from the wireless mesh network and configure it as a standalone router.

1. Go to QMiro Devices.

2. Identify the node.

Click

4. The Settings - [Device_Name]-[Location] window appears.

5. Click Reset. A confirmation message appears.

6. Click OK.

QuRouter resets the node and removes the node from the wireless mesh network.

SD-WAN
About QuWAN
QuWAN is a QNAP cloud-based SD-WAN networking solution that provides a centralized control platform to manage network functions of devices within its private network topology. QuWAN can intelligently and securely direct traffic across the WAN network.
You can configure the SD-WAN settings on the router and access QuWAN Orchestrator to manage the SDWAN overlay network.

Configuring QuWAN Settings
1. Log in to QuRouter.
Note If you are logging in with your QNAP ID for the first time, you are prompted to enter the local account credentials as part of the 2-step verification process.
2. Go to QuWAN.
3. Configure the QuWAN settings.

Setting Organization
Region

User Action
Select an organization associated with your QNAP ID.
Note If there are no organizations associated with your QNAP ID, click Create or edit organization. QuRouter redirects you to QNAP Account website where you can create a new organization or edit an existing one.
Select a region linked with the selected organization. Click Add Region to create a new region.

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Setting Site

User Action Select a site from the drop-down menu.

Device Role Location

Note Click Create or edit site to create a new site associated with the selected organization or edit an existing site.
Select one of the following:
· Hub: Configure the device as an SD-WAN hub. A public IP address is required for the WAN connection to select the device as a hub.
· Edge: Configure the device as an SD-WAN edge. Select one of the following:
· Locate by IP address
· Update by GPS coordinates

4. Click Join the Organization and QuWAN.

Important · The router is unbound from the QNAP ID once it is part of the QuWAN topology. · The router can support a maximum of 30 VPN tunnels.

A confirmation message appears. 5. Click OK. QuRouter adds the router to the QuWAN topology.

Accessing QuWAN Orchestrator

1. Open QuRouter. 2.

Click

located on the taskbar.

3. Click Go to QuWAN Orchestrator. QuWAN Orchestrator opens in a new browser tab.

QVPN
QVPN settings allow you to create and manage VPN servers, add VPN clients, and monitor VPN logs.

QVPN Settings Enabling QBelt VPN Server
QBelt is QNAP's proprietary communications protocol that incorporates Datagram Transfer Layer Security (DTLS) protocol and AES-256 encryption.

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1. Open QuRouter.

2. Go to QVPN > QVPN Settings .

Click

5. Configure the QBelt server settings.

Setting Client IP pool
Service Port (UDP) Pre-shared key DNS

Description Specify a range of IP addresses available to connected VPN clients.
Important By default, this server reserves the use of IP addresses from 10.6.0.0/24. If another connection is configured to use this range, an IP conflict error will occur. Before adding this server, ensure a VPN client isn't configured to use this range as well.
Select the port used to access the server.
Tip Default port: 443
Specify a key (password) to verify connecting VPN clients. Specify a DNS server for the QBelt server.
Note The DNS server limitation is 1 by default.

6. Click Apply. QuRouter saves the QBelt server settings.

Enabling L2TP VPN Server

1. Open QuRouter.

2. Go to QVPN > QVPN Settings .

Click

Important You cannot enable the L2TP server if the router is using the QuWAN service. To enable the L2TP server, you must first leave the organization and QuWAN service by clicking Leave the organization and QuWAN in QuWAN.

Click

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Setting Client IP pool
Authentication
Pre-shared key DNS

Description Specify a range of IP addresses available to connected VPN clients.
Important By default, this server reserves the use of IP addresses from 10.6.0.0/24. If another connection is configured to use this range, an IP conflict error will occur. Before adding this server, ensure a VPN client isn't configured to use this range as well.
Select one of the following authentication methods:
· PAP
· MS-CHAPv2 Specify a key (password) to verify connecting VPN clients. Specify a DNS server for the L2TP server.
Note The DNS server limitation is 1 by default.

6. Click Apply. QuRouter saves the L2TP server settings.

Enabling OpenVPN VPN Server

1. Open QuRouter.

2. Go to QVPN > QVPN Settings .

Click

5. Configure the OpenVPN server settings.

Setting Client IP pool
Service Port

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Setting Encryption
DNS

Description Select from the following encryption methods:
· Medium (AES 128-bit)
· High (AES 256-bit) Specify a DNS server for the OpenVPN server.
Note The DNS server limitation is 1 by default.

6. Enable Use this connection as a default gateway for remote devices.
Note Enable to allow the default network gateway to be redirected across the OpenVPN server. All non-local traffic from the client is transferred through the VPN server.
7. Enable Enable compressed VPN link.
Note This setting compresses data before transferring it over the VPN. This will increase data transfer speeds, but requires additional CPU resources.
8. Optional: Click to download configuration files to set up an OpenVPN server manually.
9. Click Apply.
QuRouter saves the OpenVPN server settings.

Adding a VPN Client
1. Open QuRouter. 2. Go to QVPN > Client List . 3. Click Add. 4. Specify the username and password. 5. Click Apply. QuRouter adds the VPN client.

QVPN Connection Logs
Go to QVPN > Logs to view the record of connections to external VPN servers. Recorded information includes connection dates, connection duration, client names, source IP addresses, and protocol information.

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Network Address Translation (NAT)
NAT allows private networks that use unregistered IP addresses to connect to the internet. NAT translates private IP addresses in the internal network to public IP addresses before forwarding the packets onto another network.

Application Layer Gateway (ALG)
The ALG function allows you to implement transparent network translation on certain application layer protocols. NAT ALG supports the following protocols:
· File Transfer Protocol (FTP)
· Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
· Session Initiation Protocol (SIP)
You can enable the ALG function on these protocols by enabling the toggle switch located beside the protocol name.

Port Forwarding
You can configure port forwarding rules that can be used to direct incoming and outgoing traffic on your router to a device connected to your network.

Adding a Port Forwarding Rule
1. Go to NAT > Port Forwarding .
2. Click Add Rule. The Add Rule window appears.
3. Configure the rule settings.

Protocol

Setting

WAN service port Host IP address LAN service port Allowed remote IPs
Description

User Action Select from the following options:
· All
· TCP
· UDP Specify the service port for the rule. Specify the LAN IP address. View the LAN service port information. Specify one or more remote IP addresses.
Note Leaving this field blank will allow access from any remote IP address. Specify the rule description.

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4. Click Apply. QuRouter adds the rule.

Configuring a Port Forwarding Rule

1. Go to NAT > Port Forwarding .

2. Identify a rule.

Click

The Edit Rule window appears.

4. Modify the port forwarding rule settings. For details, see Adding a Port Forwarding Rule.

5. Click Apply.

QuRouter updates the port forwarding rule.

Deleting a Port Forwarding Rule

1. Go to NAT > Port Forwarding .

2. Identify a rule.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click Apply.

QuRouter deletes the rule.

Parental Controls
QuRouter provides parental control functions to manage content filtering, safe search, web browsing schedules, and protect connected clients from inappropriate and harmful content. Network administrators can create custom parental control rules to limit several aspects of the internet, block websites, and add or remove devices from the created control rules.

Adding a Parental Control Role
1. Go to Parental Controls.
2. Click Add Role. The Add Role window appears.
3. Configure the role settings.

Setting Role name Enable website filter

User Action
Specify a name for the parental control role.
Select this option to enable website filtering to prevent users from viewing certain URLs or websites.

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Setting Domain Name Filter
Safe Search

User Action Enter an entire domain name or specific URLs. Separate multiple URLs with commas (,). Enable safe search to filter out explicit content in the following sites:
· YouTube

Note You can select from the following restriction modes:

· Restricted · Medium

· Google · Bing

4. Click Apply. QuRouter creates the parental control role.

Configuring a Parental Control Role

1. Go to Parental Controls.

2. Identify a role.

Click

The Edit Role window appears.

4. Configure the parental role settings. For details, see Adding a Parental Control Role.

5. Click Apply.

QuRouter updates the parental control role.

Deleting a Parental Control Rule

1. Go to Parental Controls.

2. Identify a rule.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click Apply.

QuRouter deletes the rule.

Adding a Device to a Parental Control Role
1. Go to Parental Controls.

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2. Identify the role to which you want to add a device. 3. Click Add Device.
The Add Device window appears. 4. Select a wireless device from the list. 5. Click Add. QuRouter adds the device to the parental control role.

Deleting a Device from a Parental Control Role

1. Go to Parental Controls.

2. Identify the device to delete.

Click

A confirmation message appears.

4. Click OK.

QuRouter removes the device from the parental control role.

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9. QuRouter App

QuRouter
This section applies to QuRouter 1.0.0 (and later) for Android and iOS.
QuRouter is a QNAP mobile application that lets you configure and manage QMiro and QMiroPlus routers. Go to the Google Play Store or the App Store to download QuRouter for configuring your QNAP router through a mobile device.
To configure a new router, see Configuring the Router Using the QuRouter App.
To add a new node to the mesh network, see Adding a Node to the Mesh Network.

System Requirements
QuRouter is available on the following mobile platforms: · Android 5.0 (or later) · iOS 11 (or later)
Visit the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store to download the latest QuRouter version on your mobile device.

Configuring the Router Using the QuRouter App

1. Open QuRouter on your Android or iOS device.

2. Tap Set Up New Device. The Select a Device page appears.

3. Select the QMiro device.

4. Tap Start. The Power on the Device page appears.

5. Tap Next. The Connect to the Internet page appears.

6. Tap Next.

7. Verify the LED status. For details, see LEDs.

8. Press the storage power button. The storage functions are now accessible.

9. Tap LED Indications to check router LED indications and definitions.

10. Tap Next.

11. Connect the mobile device to the router using one of the following:

Connection

User Action

Connect via Wireless Connect the mobile device to the router wireless function.

a. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your mobile device.

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b. Enable Wi-Fi. c. Scan for the router SSID. d. Tap the SSID. e. Enter the router password.
Note The SSID and password are listed on the asset tag of the router.
f. Tap Connect on Android devices or Join on iOS devices. g. Open the QuRouter app. h. Tap OK. Connect via Bluetooth Connect the mobile device to the router Bluetooth. a. Go to Settings > Bluetooth on your mobile device. b. Enable Bluetooth. c. Open the QuRouter app. d. Select the router from the list. e. Tap Next.
Tip

Tap

to locate your router.

The mobile device connects to the router. 12. Enter the last 6 alphanumeric characters of the router MAC address.
Note The MAC address is listed on the asset tag of the router.
13. Tap Next. 14. Select the location.
a. Select the location of your router from the following: · Living Room · Bedroom · Office · Dining Room · Study · Others: Specify a customized name for the router location.

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b. Tap Apply. QuRouter saves the router location. 15. Tap Next. 16. Configure the wireless domain settings.
a. If the router and mobile device locations are not the same, the Incompatible Wireless Domain Settings window appears.
b. Tap OK. c. Select the current location of the router. d. Tap Apply. 17. Specify a new SSID and password for the router. 18. Tap Apply. A confirmation message appears informing you to connect to the updated router SSID in the Wi-Fi settings page of the mobile device. 19. Tap Finish. The Firmware Update page appears. 20. Tap Next. QuRouter updates the QTS firmware. 21. Click OK. The QTS Storage Settings page appears. 22. Configure the QTS storage settings.
Tip Skip this step if the storage feature is not enabled or QTS is already configured.
a. Click Start. The Install 2.5-inch Hard Drive page appears.
b. Install 2.5-inch drives. For details, see Installing 2.5-inch Hard Drives or Solid-State Drives on 2.5-inch Trays.
Tip Click Drive compatibility list for the list of compatible drive models.
The Check Drive Status page appears. c. Verify if the drive LED is green.
For details, see LEDs. d. Click Next.
QuRouter detects the installed disks on the router and displays a drive formatting confirmation message. e. Click OK. QuRouter formats the installed disks and displays the Drive Storage Settings page. f. Specify the RAID type.
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Tip Tap the drive bay image to view the drive information.

g. Click Next. The Storage Account Setup page appears.
h. Specify the storage information.

Setting Storage name
Username Password

User Action Specify the QTS storage name. Valid characters: AZ, az, 09
Specify the username for the QTS account.
Specify a QTS password that contains 8 to 14 characters.

i. Click Next. The Completed QTS initialization page appears.
j. Click Next. QuRouter updates the router firmware and a confirmation message appears.

k. Click OK. The QuRouter login page appears.

23. Tap Log in with QNAP ID. 24. Select from the following:
· Global · China 25. Specify your QNAP ID and password. 26. Tap Sign In. The Remote Access Settings page appears. 27. Specify the following information.

Setting Router
Storage

Description
A unique Dynamic Domain Name System (DDNS) router name used for remote router management.
A unique DDNS storage name used for remote storage management.

28. Tap Next. The Router Setup Complete page appears.
29. Tap Finish.
The Overview page appears.

Overview
The Overview screen shows the connection status of all the QMiro devices in the mesh network. On this screen, you can access the wireless settings, the guest wireless settings, and the network traffic of the primary device.

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No.

Description

Internet

Mesh

Clients

Wireless

Guest Wireless Network

User Action

Tap

and select an option.

· [QNAP_ID]: Tap the QNAP ID to log out.

· Install New Router: Tap to add a node to the mesh network.

· About: Select the following options:

· Feedback: Access the QNAP Feature Request / Bug Report web page

· Support: Access the QNAP support page.

· Disclaimer: Access the QNAP Disclaimer page.

Tap

to access the network settings page.

Tap

to access the mesh network settings page.

Tap

to access the wired and wireless clients connected

to the router.

Tap to access the wireless settings of the router.

Tap to access the guest wireless settings of the router.

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10. QTS Management
The QuRouter web interface and QTS application allow you to remotely control the storage power features of the QMiroPlus-201W router.
You can remotely restart QTS or shut down the QTS web interface feature of the router using QuRouter.

Configuring the QTS Quick Start Wizard
This topic describes how to configure the Quick Start wizard to set up the storage and router functions of the QMiroPlus-201W router.
1. Open a web browser.
2. Enter 192.168.100.1 in the address bar. The web browser opens the QuRouter landing page and displays a login confirmation message.
3. Click Log in to QTS. The QTS login page appears.
4. Alternatively, access the QTS IP address using Qfinder Pro.
a. Locate the router on the list.
b. Identify the QTS IP address. You can locate the default QTS IP address listed on the asset tag of the router.
c. Double-click the IP address. The QTS login page opens on the default web browser.
5. Specify the default username and password.

Default Username

Default Password

admin

The NAS MAC address without any punctuation and all letters capitalized.

Tip For example, if the MAC address is 00:0a:0b:0c:00:01, the default password is 000A0B0C0001. The MAC address can be found on the asset tag on the rear side of the device.

The QTS desktop page opens and the Quick Start wizard automatically opens.
6. Click Start. The QuMagie information page opens.
7. Click QuMagie to start the QNAP photo management service.
8. Click Next. The Data Management Apps page opens.
9. You can click the data management hyperlink to initiate the QNAP data management service.
10. Click Next. The System Volume and QuRouter page appears.
11. Configure the storage volume settings.

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To create a storage pool, see Creating a Storage Pool under Storage & Snapshots in the QTS User Guide.
a. Click Storage & Snapshots. The Storage & Snapshots application opens and the Data Collection Agreement page appears.
b. Click Yes. The Quick Start wizard opens.
c. Click Skip to skip the quick start wizard.
d. Click Next. The Use Snapshots in File Station page appears.
e. Click Next. The Back up Data to Another NAS Using Snapshots page appears.
f. Click Finish.
g. Go to Storage Manager > Storage > Storage Space .
h. Perform one of the following actions.

Router State No storage pools One or more storage pools

Action Click New Storage Pool. Click Create, and then select New Storage Pool.

The Create Storage Pool Wizard window opens. i. Click Next. j. Select an expansion unit from the Enclosure Unit list.
Important · You cannot select disks from multiple expansion units. · If the expansion unit is disconnected from the NAS, the storage pool becomes inaccessible until it is reconnected.

k. Select one or more disks.
Warning All data on the selected disks will be deleted.

Important
· For data safety, you cannot select disks that have the status Warning.
· The status In Use means that a disk is currently formatted as an external disk, and may contain current user data.

l. Select a RAID type.

Number of disks One Two

Supported RAID Types Single JBOD, RAID 0, RAID 1

Default RAID Type Single RAID 1

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Tip Use the default RAID type if you are unsure of which option to choose.
m. Click Next. n. Configure the alert threshold. o. Click Next. p. Verify the storage pool information. q. Click Create.
A confirmation message appears. r. Click OK.
QTS creates the storage pool and then displays the information on the Storage Space screen.
Warning Clicking OK deletes all data on the selected disks.
12. Create a static volume in the storage pool. a. Go to Storage > Storage/Snapshots > Storage Space . b. Select the storage pool. c. Click Manage. The Volume Creation Wizard window opens. d. Verify the volume location. e. Click Next. f. Specify the volume alias. g. Specify the volume capacity. h. Click Next. The Summary page opens. i. Click Finish. QTS creates the volume and then displays the information on the [Volume_Name] Management screen. j. Click Close.
13. Open Quick Start. 14. Verify the system volume is created on the System Volume and QuRouter page. 15. Click Next.
The QuRouter page appears. 16. Click Next.
The Uninitialized Router window appears. 17. Click OK.
The QuRouter application opens. 18. Configure QuRouter.
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For details, see Configuring QuRouter.

Performing QTS Power Actions
1. Select a method for accessing the QTS System Control feature. · In the QuRouter web interface, go to Control Host. · In the QTS web interface, open QuRouter and go to Control Host.
2. Perform the following actions on QTS.

Task Shut down QTS
Restart QTS

Description
Use this action to shut down the storage feature of the router.

Steps On the QTS System Control screen:
· Click Shut down QTS. A confirmation message appears.

Use this action to restart the storage feature of the router. When QTS becomes unresponsive, you can manually restart it.

· Click OK. The router powers off the storage feature.
On the QTS System Control screen:
· Click Restart QTS. A confirmation message appears.
· Click OK. The router restarts the storage feature.

QuRouter performs the specified action.

Viewing the QTS System Information
The QTS System Control page displays basic information regarding the storage feature of the QMiroPlus-201W router.
1. Select a method for accessing the QTS System Control feature. · In the QuRouter web interface, go to Control Host. · In the QTS web interface, open QuRouter and go to Control Host.
2. Check the following QTS system information:

Information CPU temperature Fan speed QTS IP address

Description The current temperature of the router CPU. The current fan speed of the router. The current QTS IP address of the router.

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11. Troubleshooting

Hot-swapping Failed Drives
The router supports hot-swapping of drives in the RAID 1 configuration.

RAID 1

RAID Type

Number of Disks 2

Situation One member drive fails.

1. Log on to QTS. 2. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Storage > Disks/VJBOD . 3. Locate the failed drive. 4. Prepare a new hard drive with a capacity that is the same as or larger than the failed hard drive. 5. Remove the failed drive from the device. 6. Wait for 20 seconds or until the device beeps twice. 7. Remove the failed drive from the drive tray. 8. Insert the new drive into the drive tray. 9. Install the new drive. 10. Go to Main Menu > Storage & Snapshots > Storage Space . 11. Locate the shared folder that contains the new drive and then verify that the status is Rebuilding.

Support and Other Resources
QNAP provides the following resources:

Documentation Service Portal Downloads Community Forum

Resource

URL https://docs.qnap.com https://service.qnap.com https://download.qnap.com https://forum.qnap.com

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12. Glossary
myQNAPcloud
Provides various remote access services such as DDNS and myQNAPcloud Link
Qfinder Pro
QNAP utility that lets you locate and access QNAP NAS devices in your local area network
QNAP ID
User account that enables you to use myQNAPcloud remote access and other QNAP services
QTS
QNAP NAS operating system
QuRouter
The QNAP web management interface that allows you to view and configure QNAP routers
QuWAN
QNAP SD-WAN management system
QuWAN Orchestrator
QNAP centralized management cloud platform for SD-WAN infrastructure
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13. Notices
This chapter provides information about warranty, disclaimers, licensing, and federal regulations.
Limited Warranty
QNAP offers limited warranty service on our products. Your QNAP-branded hardware product is warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year or more from the date printed on the invoice. ("Warranty Period"). Please review your statutory rights at www.qnap.com/warranty, which may be amended from time to time by QNAP in its discretion.
Disclaimer
Information in this document is provided in connection with products of QNAP Systems, Inc. (the "QNAP"). No license, express or implied, by estoppels or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. Except as provided in QNAP's terms and conditions of sale for such products, QNAP assumes no liability whatsoever, and QNAP disclaims any express or implied warranty, relating to sale and/or use of QNAP products including liability or warranties relating to fitness for a particular purpose, merchantability, or infringement of any patent, copyright or other intellectual property right. QNAP products are not intended for use in medical, life saving, life sustaining, critical control or safety systems, or in nuclear facility applications. In no event shall QNAP's liability exceed the price paid for the product from direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from the use of the product, its accompanying software, or its documentation. QNAP makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. QNAP reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Back up the system periodically to avoid any potential data loss is recommended. QNAP disclaims any responsibility of all sorts of data loss or recovery. Should you return any components of the package of QNAP products such as NAS (Network Attached Storage) for refund or maintenance, make sure they are carefully packed for shipping. Any form of damages due to improper packaging will not be compensated. All the features, functionality, and other product specifications are subject to change without prior notice or obligation. Information contained herein is subject to change without notice. Further, the ® or TM symbols are not used in the text.
CE Notice
This QNAP device complies with CE Compliance Class B.
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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.
Note 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:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Important Any modifications made to this device that are not approved by QNAP Systems, Inc. may void the authority granted to the user by the FCC to operate this equipment.
Radio Equipment Directive (RED) 2014/53/EU Article 10

RED 2014/53/EU requires that for products which could potentially have an issue with a non-harmonized frequency in a specific EU country, the product documentation must list the restrictions, and the packaging must carry a label reflecting that country's code. This QNAP router complies with RED 2014/53/EU article 10.
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EU RoHS Statement
This equipment complies with the European Union RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment. The directive applies to the use of lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, polybrominated biphenyls (PBB), and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE) in electrical and electronic equipment.
ISED Compliance Statement
Industry Canada has been renamed Innovation, Science, and Economic Development Canada (ISED) following the issue of RSP-100 Issue 11 and DC-01 Issue 06. Equipment certifications previously issued by Industry Canada remain valid and do not require updating. Meaning you may see the names used interchangeably in documentation. The following statement is applicable to ASiR-pRRH which has Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) approval: This device complies with ICES-003 of Industry Canada's license-exempt RSSs. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of
the device.
Radiation Exposure Statement
This product complies with the IC radiation exposure limits set for an uncontrolled environment. To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 27 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons. The device for the band 5150-5350 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
CCC Class B Notice
The following statement is applicable to products shipped to China and marked with "Class B" on the product's compliance label. B CCC
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