Abocom Systems WR5560 User Manual

802.11 b/g/n Giga 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

For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible.

Table of Content

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .............................................................................. 1

Features ......................................................................................................................................... 1

Physical Details ........................................................................................................................... 1

CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES ....................................................... 4

Operation Modes ........................................................................................................................ 4

Router Mode ................................................................................................................................ 4

Access Point Mode ..................................................................................................................... 5

Converter Mode .......................................................................................................................... 6 

CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION ........................................................................... 7

Hardware Connection ............................................................................................................... 7

Login ............................................................................................................................................... 7

Status ........................................................................................................................................... 11

Network ....................................................................................................................................... 12

Wireless ....................................................................................................................................... 22

Firewall ........................................................................................................................................ 34

Administration .......................................................................................................................... 41

CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION ................................................................. 48

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 48

Windows Clients ....................................................................................................................... 48

Macintosh Clients ..................................................................................................................... 56

Linux Clients .............................................................................................................................. 56

Other Unix Systems ................................................................................................................. 57

Wireless Station Configuration ........................................................................................... 57

APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................. 59

Overview ..................................................................................................................................... 59

General Problems ..................................................................................................................... 59

Internet Access ......................................................................................................................... 59

Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................ 60

APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS .......................................................... 62

BSS (Basic Service Set) .......................................................................................................... 62

Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 62

Security ........................................................................................................................................ 62

Wireless LAN Configuration ................................................................................................. 63

Chapter 1: Introduction

The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Giga Router supports 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for WAN. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) 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 it, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and multi-player games at incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. It also offers easy configuration for your wireless network at home and presents wireless network of high functionality, security, and flexibility.

Features

1. Support 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for

WAN.

2. Clock rate up to 600MHz.

3. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps, two transmit and two

receive path(2T2R)

4. High security with build-in Securit y : WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i.

5. Supports 1 additional USB port.

6. Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with physi cal push button.

7. High security with build-in Securit y : WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i.

8. Support Client, AP, WDS, AP+WDS mode.

9. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), WMM.

10. Easy web broswer configuration for home user setup.

11. Support USB Network attached storage (NAS) and media share function.

Physical Details

Top LEDs

LED Behavior

LED Printed Color Behavior Indication

ON Power on

Power PWR

Green

OFF Power off

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ON Internet link / active

Internet WAN

WPS WPS

Wireless

LAN

USB WPS

WLAN

Green

OFF Internet function off Blinking Internet traffic transmitting ON WPS setup successfully OFF WPS is disabled

Blinking OFF WLAN off

ON WLAN link / active Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting OFF LAN function off ON LAN link / active Blinking LAN traffic transmitting ON USB is connected OFF USB is disconnected

WPS is enabled to make a connection

Ports and Buttons

Ports and buttons

Ant. 1 Ant. 2

Reset

USB

LAN 1-4

Install the appending antennas here. Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the

Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default. Insert the USB 3.5G card that provided by your ISP (Internet

Service Provider) or USB network attached storage here. 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.

WAN

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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).

DC 12V

WPS

Connect the supplied power adapter here.

To enable the WPS function 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.

Chapter 2: About Operation Modes

This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter 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, Router, AP or Converter modes, then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.

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 address to ISP(Internet Service Provider) through WAN port. The connection type can be setup in PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or static IP. The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN. This device connects all the stations (PC or notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.

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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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Converter Mode

If set to Converter 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 sta tion 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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Hardware Connection

Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router,

another end to your PC or notebook.

Step 2. There are two connection methods to connect to Internet (Only one can be used):

2-1. Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router,

the other end to the ADSL or cable modem.

2-2. Or you can insert 3.5G USB card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port.

Step 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.

3. In the Address box, enter th e IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the

Wireless Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.254

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4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username

"admin" and password "password" to login.

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If you cannot connect...

If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:

• The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is

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 192.168.1.253. 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

The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected.

Cable Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

Static (Fixed) IP address

DSL Modems

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

Static (Fixed) IP address

PPPoE

Your IP address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

Your ISP allocates a permanent IP address to you.

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.

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.

None.

IP address allocated to you.

User name and password.

Other Modems (e.g. 3.5G Wireless card)

Type Details ISP Data required

Dynamic IP address

Your IP address is allocated automatically, when you connect to you ISP.

The ISP's may require you to use a particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.

Status

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Network

LAN Interface Setup

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IP Address

Subnet Mask

Default Gateway

DHCP Mode

DHCP Client Range

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.)

Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router.

Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to connected clients.

Server: Select to enable this Wireless 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.

Client: Select the client mode to use the The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of

continuous IP address segment, the device will distribute IP addresses from

192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router). The end IP address maximum is 253.

Note: If “Continuous IP address pool starts” is set at 192.168.1.1 and the

“Number of IP address in pool end” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router).

Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows

Static DHCP

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assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client.

Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table. Close: Click this button to close the window.

Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled. When set to enabled, user can click Set Static DHCP bu tton to set the Static

DHCP function.

IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain

connected station. MAC Address: 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 they connected. Comment: You can enter a comment to description above IP address or MAC address. Apply Changes: After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes button to save the settings.

Reset: Click Reset to restore to default values. Static DHCP List: Here shows the static IP address that have been assigned

according to the MAC address.

Delete Selected: Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected. Delete All: Click Delete All button to delete all the items. Reset: Click Reset button to rest.

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Clone MAC Address

This table displays you the station MAC information.

Internet Service Setup

WAN Access Type

Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or Mobile Networks from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP (Auto Config) enabled.

DHCP Client

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If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP address automatically.

Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.

Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns. Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.

DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).

DNS 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

Static (Fixed 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

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Provider) that provide 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.

Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns. Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.

DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).

DNS 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used when the DNS 1 server fails.

PPPoE

If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and password according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that provided the related information.

PPPoE Type: Select the PPPoE types, Normal PPPoE, Multiple PPPoE and Unnumbered PPPoE form the pull-down menu.

Multi-PPPoE provider: If user select Multiple PPPoE type, user have to setup the PPPoE provider here. Select Flets West, Next West, Flets East, and Flets Next from the pull-down menu.

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Public Range: If user selected Unnumbered PPPoE type, have to setup the range here.

User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet Service Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).

Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).

Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider’s name here. Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect

on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand. MTU Size: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum

packet size) for your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect selection is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.

Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual user can click Connect button to make a connection.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.

Mobile Networks

User have to insert USB card that provide by Internet service provider into the USB port of the wireless router

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first, therefore, the Mobile networks function can be used.

Auto APN: APN(Access Point Name.) If this function be selected, the

system will auto detect the mobile network setting via the USB that provide by the Internet service provider(ISP). To use the default settings is recommend.

Service Name: Keep the default setting or enter the service name that ISP provided.

Dial Number: Keep the default setting or enter the dial number that ISP provided.

Authentication: Check the box to enable to authentication function.

z User Name: Enter the user name that provide by your ISP. z Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP.

Pin code: Keep the default setting or enter the SIM card Pin code that ISP provided.

Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect on Demand from the pull-down menu.

Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you

set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the

Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.

Enable uPNP… Apply Cancel

MTU Size: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum

Check to enable the listed functions. After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save

the settings. Click Cancel to restore to default values.

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