Abocom Systems WR5506 User Manual
802.11n/b/g Wireless
Broadband Router
User’s Manual
Federal Communication Commission
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.
IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC
radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be
installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.
Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
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 modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
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
Physical Details...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................4
Router Mode ................................................................................................................................5
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................5
Wireless ISP.................................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................7
Hardware Mounting..................................................................................................................7
Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................8
Login...............................................................................................................................................8
Setup Wizard.............................................................................................................................12
Operation Mode........................................................................................................................18
LAN Configurations .................................................................................................................19
Password.....................................................................................................................................21
Status...........................................................................................................................................21
Wireless.......................................................................................................................................22
Advanced.....................................................................................................................................34
Administrator ............................................................................................................................44
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION...................................................................53
Overview.....................................................................................................................................53
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................53
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................57
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................57
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................58
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................58
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................59
Overview.....................................................................................................................................59
General Problems.....................................................................................................................59
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................59
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................62
BSS................................................................................................................................................62
Channels......................................................................................................................................62
Security........................................................................................................................................62
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................63
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Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 1:
Introduction
The Wireless Router is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless Broadband Router with 4-port Fast
Ethernet Switch. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6
times more (up to 300Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE 802.11b/g devices. The wireless
Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or DSL Internet connection. With the
Router, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games at
incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. The Router offers easy configuration for your
wireless network in the home and presents wireless network to you home of high functionality, security,
and flexibility.
Features
1. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps.
2. Support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with reset button.
3. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i
4. Support Router, AP, WDS (Bridge + Repeater).
5. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS) , WMM
6. Easy configuration for home user setup.
Physical Details
Front LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
ON Power on
POWER
WPS
Wireless
LAN
POWER
WPS
WLAN
Green
Green
OFF Power off
Blinking
OFF WLAN off
ON WLAN link / active
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
WPS is enabled to make a
connection
Internet WAN
Green
ON WAN link / active
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OFF WAN function off
Blinking WAN traffic transmitting
LAN 1
LAN
LAN 2
LAN 3
LAN 4
Rear Panel
Ports and buttons
Green
OFF LAN function off
ON LAN link / active
Blinking LAN traffic transmitting
Ant.
WPS
LAN 1-4
Internet
DC 12V
Ant.
Install the appending antennas.
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to
Wireless Configuration > Advanced Configurations > WPS),
then press the physical WPS button on the Wireless Router once,
then the LED will start to flash. Please make a connection with
other WPS supported device within 2 minutes.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs
to this port. If required, any port can be connected to another hub.
Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when
necessary.
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 (RJ45 connectors).
Connect the supplied power adapter here.
Install the appending antennas.
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Side Panel
Chapter 1: Introduction
Reset
Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values.
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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Wireless ISP modes, which are
mutually exclusive.
If you want to change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the
mode of operation, you can select the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
The default setting mode is Router mode.
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Chapter 2: About Operation Modes
Router Mode
In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is
enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP to ISP through WAN port. The connection type can
be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client or static IP.
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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Wireless ISP
In this mode, all Ethernet ports are bridged together and the wireless client will connect to ISP access
point. The NAT is enabled and PCs in Ethernet ports share the same IP to ISP through wireless LAN.
You must set the wireless to client mode first and connect to the ISP AP in Site-Survey page. The
connection type can be setup in WAN page by using PPPOE, DHCP client, PPTP client , L2TP client
or static IP.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Mounting
The Wireless Router is designed to arrange on a raised flat surface like a file cabinet or a book shelf.
The unit may also be converted for mounting to a wall or ceiling.
1. There are two mounting hooks on the underside.
2. Mark two upper holes on a wall or on a raised flat surface.
3. Drill the appending two screws on the flat surface until only 1/4'' screws is showing.
4. Then, hang the Wireless Router onto the screws.
Note:
Please re-adjust the screws if you cannot hang the Wireless Router onto the screws or if it is loose.
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Hardware Connection
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to
your PC or notebook.
2. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the Internet port of the Wireless Router, the other
end to the ADSL or cable modem.
3. Finally, connect the Wireless 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 Router.
2. Start your Web Browser, in the address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router
192.168.1.254
3. Then press the “Enter” key to login.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username
"admin" and password "admin" to login.
After login successfully, please click the Setup Wizard item that provides a primary configuration of
this device. You may enter each screen to change the default settings step by step.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, please check following:
• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is already
powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
• Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open
the MS-DOS window.
• Enter the command: ping 192.168.1.254
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP
address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next
item.)
• If your PC is using a fixed IP address, its IP address must be within the range
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default IP
Address of 192.168.1.254. 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 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
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
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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.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
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).
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).
• L2TP 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.
Chapter 3: Configuration
Setup Wizard
The setup wizard will guide you to configure access point for first time. Please follow the setup wizard
step by step.
Step 1- Operation mode
User can select the operation modes here to LAN and WLAN interface for NAT and bridging function.
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Step 2- Time Zone Setting
NTP Settings
Enable NTP client
update
Automatically Adjust
Daylight Saving
Time Zone Select
NTP Server
Check the box to synchronize the time with the host PC.
Check the box to automatically adjust daylight saving.
Select the time zone area that you located from the pull-down list.
Enter the Network Time Protocol Server here. Ex: time.nist.gov,
ntp0.broad.mit.edu, or time.stdtime.gov.tw.
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Step 3- LAN Interface Setup
IP Address
Subnet Mask
Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is
192.168.1.254.)
The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
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Step 4- WAN Interface Setup
Chapter 3: Configuration
WAN Access
Type
DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client 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 (Internet Service Provider) 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.
DNS: Enter the DNS server IP address in the column.
PPPoE
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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).
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.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
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).
L2TP
If the L2TP be selected, user have to set up the server IP address, user name
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and password 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.
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).
Step 5- Wireless Basic Settings
Chapter 3: Configuration
Band
Mode
Network Type
Network Name
(SSID)
Channel Width
Control Sideband
Channel selection
Select 2.4 GHz (B+G+N), 2.4 GHz (B), 2.4 GHz (G), 2.4 GHz (N), 2.4
GHz (B+G), and 2.4 GHz (G+N).
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.)
This type here is fixed and cannot be changed.
A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name
that identifies a wireless network.
Select 20/40MHz or 20MHz for the transmitting band width.
Select Upper or Lower from pull-down menu.
Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
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Step 6- Wireless Security Setup
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu None, WEP, WPA, WPA2
and WPA2 Mixed. The default setting is None. It is strongly recommended to set up
security mode (WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA2 Mixed) to prevent any unauthorized
accessing. Both your PC and the Wireless Router must have the same settings for
security.
Chapter 3: Configuration
Security
Mode
WEP
Key Length: select key length 64-bit or 128-bit.
Key Format: Select the Hex(10 characters) or ASCII (5 characters).
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).
Key Setting: Enter the key in the key setting field.
WPA/WPA2/WPA2 Mixed
Pre-Shared Key Format: There are two formats for choosing to set the pre-shared
key, Passphrase and Hex (64 characters). If Hex is selected, users will have to
enter a 64 characters string. For easier configuration, the Passphrase (at least 8
characters) format is recommended.
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