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

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

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

Chapter 1: Introduction

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

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.

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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

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).

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.

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.

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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

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.)

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

Chapter 3: Configuration

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

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.

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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