Abocom Systems WR5204 User Manual
802.11b/g/n Compact
Wireless Router
User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
This equipment has been test ed and found to c omply with th e limi ts for a Cl ass B digit al device ,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Ru les. Th ese limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interferen ce in a residential installatio n. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency ener gy and, if not installed and used in accordan ce with the instruct ions,
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
needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modif icati ons to this un it no t expressl y appr oved b y the par ty re spons ible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the
user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
1. To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm
must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
2. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter
Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1
Features.........................................................................................................................................1
Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................6
Physical Details...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................3
Operation Modes........................................................................................................................3
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................3
Gateway Mode ............................................................................................................................4
Client Mode ..................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................6
Login...............................................................................................................................................6
Internet Settings......................................................................................................................14
Wireless Settings (Client).....................................................................................................22
Wireless Settings (GW/AP)..................................................................................................22
Firewall (GW)............................................................................................................................46
Administrator ............................................................................................................................51
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................56
Overview.....................................................................................................................................56
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................56
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................60
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................60
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................61
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................61
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................62
Overview.....................................................................................................................................62
General Problems.....................................................................................................................62
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................62
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................63
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................65
BSS................................................................................................................................................65
Channels......................................................................................................................................65
Security........................................................................................................................................65
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................66
Chapter 1:
Introduction
This is a compact/travel size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 2 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a
powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network
with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this Access Point is easy to be setup and maintained.
All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser. Via the
fast wireless network speed up to 150 Mbps, you can be very comfortable to have experience of high
speed web surfing, files downloading, online game playing, and video conference session and
streaming high quality multimedia materials. The Wireless Portable Router provides WPA/WPA2,
64/128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’
data and privacy when you are traveling.
Features
• Create temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot
• Travel size design with selectable extra 2dBi high gain dipole antenna to enhance performance
• High security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i
• Support AP,Gateway and Client Mode
• Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
• Support WPS (Push button/ Pin code)
• Slide switch to change mode (Gateway/AP/Client) easily.
Physical Details
Front LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
Power
WPS
Wireless
LAN
Green ON Power on
Green OFF Power off
Green ON WPS function on
Green OFF WPS function off
Green OFF WLAN off
Green ON WLAN link / active
Green Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
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Rear Panel
Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Reset
WPS
WAN
LAN
Wireless Portable Router will set all setting back to factory
default values.
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Wireless
Settings> WPS), then press the WPS button once on the
Wireless Portable Router, the GREEN LED will start to flash.
To make a connection with other WPS supported device
within 2 minutes.
Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If
your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable,
otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to the port. If required, any port can be connected to
another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an
"Uplink" port when necessary.
DC 3.3V/1.5A
Connect the power supply adapter here.
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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) modes,
which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change
the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation,
you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
Operation Modes
You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, AP, Gateway, or Client mode,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless
network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access
Point has the Internet connection.
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Gateway Mode
When Gateway (GW) mode is selected, the device will enter gateway mode. And the wireless
connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
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Client Mode
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base
station (gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a
computer directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
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Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Connection
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the Wireless Portable Router, another end to your PC or
notebook.
2. Then, connect the Wireless Portable Router with a power to an outlet.
Login
1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer
and the Wireless Portable Router.
2. Start your Web Browser.
3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router, as in this example, which
uses the Wireless Portable Router's default IP address: http://10.10.10.254
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4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username
"admin" and password “admin” to login.
If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Portable Router does not respond, check the following:
• The Wireless Portable Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and
it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
• Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
• Enter the command:
ping 10.10.10.254
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's
IP address is not compatible with the Wireless Portable Router's IP Address.
(See next item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range
10.10.10.1 to 10.10.10.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Portable Router's
default IP Address of 10.10.10.254. Also, the Network Mask must be set to
255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's
TCP/IP settings.
• Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Portable Router are on the same network
segment. (If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
• Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.
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Common Connection Types
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Your IP Address is allocated
Dynamic IP Address
Static (Fixed) IP
Address
DSL Modems
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require
you to use a particular Hostname,
Domain name, or MAC (physical)
address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to
use a particular Hostname, Domain
name, or MAC (physical) address.
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE
PPTP
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
Mainly used in Europe.
You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to you, if
Static (Fixed).
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
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None.
IP Address allocated to you.
Wizard (GW)
Step 1- WAN Access Type
Here user can set up the WAN connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static IP,
DHCP Client, PPPoE or L2TP, PPTP and click Next to continue.
WAN Access
Type
DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client WAN connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP
address automatically.
Static IP
If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask
and default gateway according to the ISP that provided the related
information.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP
here.
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PPPoE
If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password
according to the ISP that provided the related information.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
L2TP
If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name
and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.
L2TP Server IP Address: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
PPTP
If the PPTP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name
and password according to the ISP that provided the related information.
PPTP Server IP Address: Enter the PPTP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name: Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
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Step 2- LAN
This step can set up Wireless Portable Router’s IP address, subnet mask, DHCP type, DHCP IP
addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time.
IP Address
Subnet Mask
DHCP Type
DHCP Start IP
DHCP End IP
DHCP Subnet Mask
DHCP Lease Time
Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP
address is 10.10.10.254.)
The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask
is 255.255.255.0.)
Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP
addresses to connected clients.
Server: Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP
Addresses (DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field
will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address.
The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a
piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value
10.10.10.100 should work for most cases.
The end IP address, the maximum is 253. Default value 253 should
work for most cases (10.10.10.253.) If “Start IP Address” is set at
10.10.10.100 and the “End IP address” is 10.10.10.253, the device will
distribute IP addresses from 10.10.10.100 to 10.10.10.253 to all the
computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server
(Router).
The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask
must be set at the same segment as the Wireless Portable Router.
The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400
seconds.
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Step 3- Network Mode
This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel.
Network Mode
Network (SSID)
Frequency (Channel)
Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from
the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.)
A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name
that identifies a wireless network.
Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
Step 4- Security
Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Portable Router.
Security Mode
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, OPEN,
SHARED, WEP AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPAPSK/WPA2-PSK. The default setting is Disable. It is strongly
recommended to set up security mode (OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO,
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/ WP A2 -PSK) to prevent any
unauthorized accessing.
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OPEN/SHARED/WEP AUTO
Default Key: Select the default key Key1~4.
WEP Key 1~4: Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when
using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s
key. There are several formats to enter the keys.
z Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
z ASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
z ASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WP-
PSK, and TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2PSK.
Pass Phrase:
column.
Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters in the
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Internet Settings
WAN (GW)
WAN Connection
Type
Select the WAN Connection Type Static (fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config),
PPPoE (ADSL) and L2TP, PPTP. Default setting is DHCP enabled.
DHCP (Auto Config)
Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to user’s computer
in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Static (fixed IP)
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this
column.
Subnet Mask: Enter the Subnet Mask in this column.
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Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your
ISP in this column.
Primary DNS Server: The DNS should be set to the address provided by
your ISP.
Secondary DNS Server: The DNS should be set to the address provided by
your ISP.
PPPoE (ADSL)
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Verify Password: To confirm the password, please enter the same password
in the filed again.
L2TP
Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Address Mode: Select Dynamic or Static IP address mode for the pull-down
menu.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this
column.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in this column.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your
ISP in this column.
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PPTP
Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Address Mode: Select Dynamic or Static IP address mode for the pull-down
menu.
MAC Clone
Apply
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this
column.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask in this column.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your
ISP in this column.
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect
to the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP
had originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in or click Fill
my MAC to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address of that
PC.
Default setting is Disable. User can select Enable form the pull-down list,
and click Fill my MAC button to fill in your PC’s MAC address in the blank
field.
After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the
settings.
Cancel
Click Cancel to restore to default values.
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LAN
IP Address
Subnet Mask
MAC Address
DHCP Type
Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP address is
10.10.10.254.)
The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
Shows the MAC address of this Wireless Portable Router.
Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP
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Start IP Address
End IP address
Subnet Mask
addresses to connected clients.
Server: Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP
Addresses (DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field
will be activated for you to enter the starting IP Address.
The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a
piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value
10.10.10.100 should work for most cases.
The end IP address, the maximum is 253. Default value 253 should work
for most cases (10.10.10.253.) If “Start IP Address” is set at 10.10.10.100
and the “End IP address” is 10.10.10.253, the device will distribute IP
addresses from 10.10.10.100 to 10.10.10.253 to all the co mpu ters in the
network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router).
The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask
must be set at the same segment as the Wireless Portable Router.
Primary DNS
Server
Secondary DNS
Server
Default Gateway
Lease Time
Statically
Assigned
802.1d Spanning
Tree
LLTD
Enter the DNS server IP address(es) that provided by your ISP, or you can
specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP
address as a backup.
Shows the default gateway IP address.
The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400
seconds.
MAC: Enter the MAC address of a certain station, and then the DHCP
Server will to distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once
be connected.
IP: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain
connected station.
User can set up 3 set of fixed IP addresses that distribute form the Wireless
Portable Router when the DHCP Type function be selected to Server.
Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) is a proprietary Link Layer
protocol for network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics.
The LLTD protocol operates over both wired (IEEE 802.3 Ethernet) as well
as wireless (IEEE 802.11) networks.
LLTD is included in Windows Vista and is used by its Network Map
feature to display a graphical representation of the LAN or WLAN, to
which the computer is connected. Windows XP does not contain the LLTD
protocol as a standard component and as a result, Windows XP computers
do not appear on the Network Map unless the LLTD responder is installed
on Windows XP computers.
IGMP Proxy
UPNP
Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is a communications
protocol used to manage the membership of Internet Protocol multicast
groups. IGMP is used by IP hosts and adjacent multicast routers to
establish multicast group memberships.
Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu.
Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer protocols promulgated
by the UPnP Forum. The goals of UPnP are to allow devices to connect
seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home
(data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in corporate
environments for simplified installation of computer components. UPnP
achieves this by defining and publishing UPnP device control protocols
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