3J Tech DWRWIFIROUTER Users Manual

Dedicated Wifi Router (DWR)

User’s Guide

Version: 1.1

Date: October 17, 2008

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Revision History

Version Date Changes

1.0 09/18/2008 First Release of DWR User’s Guide

1.1 10/17/2008 Add the FCC Caution

Table of Contents

Revision History-------------------------------------------------------- 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------- 2

CHAPTER 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ----------------------------------------- 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION------------------------------------------------------ 4

1.2 FEATURES --------------------------------------------------------- 5

1.3 PACKAGE CONTENTS -------------------------------------------------5

CHAPTER 2. PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION -------------------------------------- 6

2.1 PANELS ----------------------------------------------------------6

2.1.1 Front and Rear Panels -------------------------------------------- 6

2.1.2 Bottom Panel--------------------------------------------------- 7

2.2 ILLUSTRATION ------------------------------------------------------ 7

2.2.1 Front and Rear Panel Information -----------------------------------8
WAN Port --------------------------------------------------------8
LAN1~LAN 4 Port Network Connectors --------------------------------- 8
wifi ANT SMA Connector --------------------------------------------8
Power Supply Connector -------------------------------------------- 8
LEDs -----------------------------------------------------------8

2.2.2 Bottom Panel Information -----------------------------------------8
Reset Button------------------------------------------------------8

2.2.3 LED Description on the Front Panel --------------------------------- 8

CHAPTER 3. INSTALLATION--------------------------------------------- 10

HARDWARE INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------- 10

3.1

3.2

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION --------------------------------------------- 10

3.2.1 Software Configuration ------------------------------------------ 10

3.2.2 Prepare your PC for DWR Configuration ----------------------------- 11

3.2.3 Connect to DWR ----------------------------------------------- 13

3.2.4 Management and Configuration on DWR ----------------------------- 13

3.2.4.1 Status ---------------------------------------------------- 13

3.2.4.2 Setup Wizard-----------------------------------------------16

Operation Mode------------------------------------------------- 16
Time Zone Setting ----------------------------------------------- 17
LAN Interface Setup --------------------------------------------- 17
WAN Interface Setup --------------------------------------------- 17

3.2.4.3 Operation Mode--------------------------------------------- 18

3.2.4.4 Wireless - Basic Settings ------------------------------------- 19

3.2.4.5 Wireless - Advanced Settings ---------------------------------- 20

3.2.4.6 Wireless - Access Control ------------------------------------ 22

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3.2.4.7 WDS Settings ---------------------------------------------- 23

3.2.4.8 Site Survey ------------------------------------------------ 24

3.2.4.9 LAN Interface Setup ----------------------------------------- 25

3.2.4.10 WAN Interface Setup---------------------------------------- 27

Static IP ------------------------------------------------------ 27
DHCP Client --------------------------------------------------- 29
PPPoE -------------------------------------------------------- 30
PPTP--------------------------------------------------------- 33

3.2.4.11 Firewall - Port Filtering ------------------------------------- 35

3.2.4.12 Firewall - IP Filtering ---------------------------------------36

3.2.4.13 Firewall - MAC Filtering ------------------------------------- 37

3.2.4.14 Firewall - Port Forwarding ----------------------------------- 38

3.2.4.15 Firewall – URL Filtering ------------------------------------- 39

3.2.4.16 Firewall - DMZ -------------------------------------------- 40

3.2.4.17 Management - Statistics ------------------------------------- 41

3.2.4.18 Management - DDNS --------------------------------------- 42

3.2.4.19 Management - Time Zone Setting ------------------------------ 43

3.2.4.20 Management – Denial-of-Service ------------------------------ 44

3.2.4.21 Management - Log ----------------------------------------- 45

3.2.4.22 Management - Upgrade Firmware------------------------------ 46

3.2.4.23 Management - Save/ Reload Settings --------------------------- 46

3.2.4.24 Management - Password Setup -------------------------------- 47

3.2.4.25 Logout--------------------------------------------------- 48

APPENDIX A – FCC CAUTION -------------------------------------------- 49

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1. Product Overview

1.1 Introduction

DWR (Dedicated WIFI Router), a special WiFi broadband router, not only it can be used as a
regular router but also make 3JTech WIFI cameras Plug-and-Play. With our proprietary wifiDHCP
technology, the WIFI cameras will get the SSID and WEP key automatically from the DWR via
Ethernet connection. The SSID and WEP key are randomly assigned upon the hardware reset of
DWR.

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1.2 Features

y As VPN client or pass-through.
y Offer 3JTech’s Wifi camera to be Plug-and-Play wifi cameras.

1.3 Package Content s

─ 1 x DWR Router
─ 1 x CD with Quick Installation Guide and User’s Manual
─ 1 x RJ45 Ethernet Cable
─ 1 x Power Adapter

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2. Physical Description

The following information contains the physical description of DWR. This includes the functions and
the locations of each connector and indicator. This information provides useful reference when
installing the product. Please familiarize yourself with DWR.

2.1 Panels

2.1.1 Front and Rear Panels

For more related description, please refer to the Section 2.2 and Section 2.2.1.

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2.1.2 Bottom Panel

For more detailed description, please refer to the Section 2.2 and Section 2.2.2.

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2.2 Illustration

No. in

Figures

1 WAN Port For the access of Internet

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Name on DWR Description Remark

LAN1~LAN 4 Port
Network Connectors

To connect to the device and
Ethernet port via RJ45 cable

Refer to section 2.2.1 for front
and real panels information.
Refer to section 2.2.1 for front
and real panels information.

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4

5

6 Reset Button

wifi ANT SMA
Connector

Power Supply
Connector

LEDs

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To connect with the wifi
antenna

To connect with DWR and
the power adapter

To display the status of
DWR
To reset DWR to its factory
defaults

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Refer to section 2.2.1 for front
and real panels information.

Refer to section 2.2.1 for front
and real panels information.

Refer to section 2.2.3 for LED
description on the front panel.

Refer to section 2.2.2 for bottom
panel information.

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2.2.1 Front and Rear Panel Information

WAN Port

Offer the access of Internet.

LAN1~LAN 4 Port Network Connectors

DWR is designed for 10/100Mbps Ethernet networks. DWR connects to the network via category 5
cable.

wifi ANT SMA Connector

Support WEP and WPA modes for wireless access.

Power Supply Connector

Plug the power adapter. The specifications of DWR’s power adapter are as follows:

 Input: 100 ~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz
 Output: 12V DC / 1.5A

LEDs

Include the LEDs of POWER, WLAN (Wireless LAN), WAN Link and LAN Link.

2.2.2 Bottom Panel Information

Reset Button

Support the hardware reset function.

2.2.3 LED Description on the Front Panel

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LED Color Status

POWER

Green Lit when +12V DC power is on and working.

Lit when device is normal.

WLAN(Wireless LAN)

Green

Flash when any traffic is present.
Lit when connection with remote device is good.

WAN Link

Green

Flash when any traffic is present.
Off when cable connection is not good.
Lit when connection with remote device is good.

LAN Link

Green

Flash when any traffic is present.
Off when cable connection is not good.

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3. Installation

3.1 Hardware Inst allation

Step 1: Place DWR to the best optimum transmission location. The best transmission location for

your DWR is usually at the geographic center of your wireless network, with line of sign
to all of your mobile stations.

Step 2: Connect DWR to your wired network. Connect the Ethernet WAN interface of DWR by

category 5 Ethernet cable to your switch/ hub/ xDSL modem or cable modem. A
straight-through Ethernet cable with appropriate cable length is needed.

Step 3: Supply DC power to DWR. Use only the AC/DC power adapter supplied with DWR; it

may occur damage by using a different type of power adapter.

3.2 Sof t ware Installation

There is no software drivers, patches or utilities installation needed, but only the configuration
settings. Please refer to this chapter which will instruct you how to configure and manage DWR
through the web user interface it supports. With this facility, you can easily access and monitor
through any one LAN port of DWR.

NOTE:

It will take about 55 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after powering on DWR.

3.2.1 Software Configuration

In DWR, it supports a simple user management function to configure the system. The DWR is
delivered with the following factory default parameters on the Ethernet LAN interfaces.

Default IP Address: 192.168.8.1
Default IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
WEB login User Name: cameras
WEB login Password: cameras

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3.2.2 Prepare your PC for DWR Configuration

 For OS of Microsoft Windows 95/ 98/ Me:

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

NOTE:

Windows Me users may not see the Network control panel. If so, select View all Control
Panel options on the left side of the window.

2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network window will
appear.

3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.

4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.

5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK button to
install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to complete the
installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.

6. Select TCP/IP and click the Properties button on the Network dialog box.

7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.

9 IP Address: 192.168.8.1, any IP address within 192.168.8.1 to 192.168.8.253 is

good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.

9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8. Click OK and reboot your PC after completing the IP parameter settings.

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 For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000, XP:

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
Move mouse and double-click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection
window will appear. Click Properties button in the Local Area Connection window.

3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.

4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.

5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK button to
install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to complete the
installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.

6. Select TCP/IP and click the Properties button on the Network dialog box.

7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.

9 IP Address: 192.168.8.1, any IP address within 192.168.8.1 to 192.168.8.253 is

good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.

9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8. Click OK to complete the IP parameter settings.

 For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:

1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network window will
appear. Click Protocol tab from the Network window.

3. Check the installed list of Network Protocol window. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.

4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.

5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK button to
install the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to complete the
installation. Close and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.

6. Select TCP/IP and click the Properties button on the Network dialog box.

7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.

9 IP Address: 192.168.8.1, any IP address within 192.168.8.1 to 192.168.8.253 is

good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.

9 IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

8. Click OK to complete the IP parameter settings.

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3.2.3 Connect to DWR

After DWR has been connected to your PC via the network cable, please initiate a web browser, i.e.
Microsoft Internet Explore and enter http://192.168.8.1 on the URL to login DWR. Then, input the
default user name as well as the password, and click the OK button. The setup page for DWR will be
displayed once the login process is successful.

As the figure below shows, for example, left section is the whole list of sub functions while each of
main functions, including Setup Wizard, Operation Mode, Wireless, TCP/IP Settings, Firewall,
Management and Logout is selected.

Fig. 3-1

3.2.4 Management and Configuration on DWR

3.2.4.1 Status

This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device, includes system, wireless,
Ethernet LAN and WAN configuration information.

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Fig. 3-2

Item Description

System
Uptime It shows the duration since DWR is powered on.
Firmware version It shows the firmware version of DWR.
Wireless Configuration
Mode It shows wireless operation mode.
Band It shows the current wireless operating frequency.
SSID It shows the SSID of this DWR.

The SSID is the unique name of DWR and shared
among its service area, so all devices attempts to join
the same wireless network can identify it.

Channel Number It shows the wir eless channel connected currently.

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Encryption It shows the status of encryption function.
BSSID It shows the BSSID address of DWR. BSSID is a

Associated Clients It shows the number of connected clients (or stations,

TCP/IP Configuration
Attain IP Protocol It shows type of connection.
IP Address It shows the IP address of LAN interfaces of DWR.
Subnet Mask It shows the IP subnet mask of LAN interfaces of DWR.
Default Gateway It shows the default gateway setting for LAN interfaces

DHCP Server It shows the DHCP server is enabled or not.

six-byte address.

PCs).

outgoing data packets.

MAC Address It shows the MAC address of LAN interfaces of DWR.
WAN Configuration
Attain IP Protocol It shows how DWR gets the IP address. The IP address

can be set manually to a fixed one or set dynamically by

DHCP server or attain IP by PPPoE / PPTP connection.
IP Address It shows the IP address of WAN interface of DWR.
Subnet Mask It shows the IP subnet mask of WAN interface of DWR.
Default Gateway It shows the default gateway setting for WAN interface

outgoing data packets.
MAC Address It shows the MAC address of WAN interface of DWR.

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