Accton Technology WBR143GN Users Manual

Using the Setup Wizard

• L2TP Password: Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port. (Default:
L2TP_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters)

Bigpond

Enables the settings of Telstra Bigpond network service in Australia.

The following example shows the dual WAN function enabled using 3G as a
secondary WAN connection.

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Figure 4-14. Setup Wizard - WAN Bigpond

• Bigpond Username: Sets the Bigpond user name for the WAN port.
(Default: BIGPOND_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Bigpond Password: Sets a Bigpond password for the WAN port. (Default:
BIGPOND_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Bigpond Authentication Server: Specifies a Bigpond authentication server.
(Default: sm-server)

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4. WLAN Setting – Enables the wireless interface, selects the operating channel

and configures SSIDs for both VAPs. Click Next after completing the setup.

Figure 4-15. Setup Wizard - WLAN Configuration

The displayed items on this page can be described as follows:

• WLAN – Enables the communication for the VAP wireless interface.
(Default: Enabled)

• WLAN Mode – Defines the radio mode for the VAP interface. See “WLAN Mode”
on page 5-21 for more information. (Default: 802.11b/g/n Mixed)

• WLAN Frequency – The radio channel that the wireless AP/Router uses to
communicate with wireless clients. When multiple access points are deployed in
the same area, set the channel on neighboring access points at least five channels
apart to avoid interference with each other. For example, you can deploy up to
three access points in the same area using channels 1, 6, 11. Note that wireless
clients automatically set the channel to the same as that used by the wireless AP/
Router to which it is linked. Selecting Auto Select enables the wireless AP/Router
to automatically select an unoccupied radio channel. (The supported channels are
dependent on the country code setting.)

Note: To US model owner: To comply with US FCC regulation, the country selection

function has been completely removed from all US models. The above function is
for non- US models only.

• SSID Number Supported – The number of wireless network interfaces (SSIDs)
supported on the device. (Default: 1)

• WLAN1 SSID / WLAN2 SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided
by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the
same as that of the VAP interface. (Default: “mr3306a1” for WLAN1; “mr3306a2”
for WLAN2; Range: 1-32 characters)

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5. WLAN1/WLAN2 Security — Sets the wireless security encryption key for the

wireless network.

Figure 4-16. Setup Wizard - WLAN1 Security

Authentication Mode – Configures the authentication mode used by clients.

See “Authentication Mode” on page 5-28 for more information.
(WLAN1/WLAN2 Defaults: Open)

6. Click Finish & Reboot after completing the configuration changes. Note that all

configuration changes are not saved until the Setup Wizard is completed and
the system has restarted.

When the system restarts, a countdown window displays for 60 seconds.

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Figure 4-17. Implementing Wizard Settings

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Chapter 5: System Configuration

The wireless AP/Router offers a user-friendly web-based management interface for
the configuration of all the unit’s features. Any PC directly attached to the unit can
access the management interface using a web browser, such as Internet Explorer
(version 6.0 or above).

This chapter describes the wireless AP/Router’s configurable features, all of which
may be accessed through the web interface.

Note: Before accessing the web interface, first set the device to Router or AP Mode

using the switch on the bottom panel. Note that the unit reboots when the
operating mode is changed.

It is recommended to make initial configuration changes by connecting a PC directly
to one of the wireless AP/Router's LAN ports. The wireless AP/Router has a default
IP address of 192.168.2.1 and a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. If your PC is set to
"Obtain an IP address automatically" (that is, set as a DHCP client), you can connect
immediately to the web interface. Otherwise, you must set your PC IP address to be
on the same subnet as the wireless AP/Router (that is, the PC and wireless AP/
Router addresses must both start 192.168.2.x).

To access the configuration menu, follow these steps:

1. Use your web browser to connect to the management interface using the

default IP address of 192.168.2.1.

2. Log into the wireless AP/Router management interface by entering the default

username “admin” and password also “smcadmin,” then click Login.

Note: It is strongly recommended to change the default user name and password the

first time you access the web interface. For information on changing user names
and passwords, See “Admin Accounts and Remote Administration” on page 5-60

Figure 5-1. Login Page

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The System Information page displays the System, Management IP, WAN, LAN,
WLAN, and WDS settings.

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Figure 5-2. Home Page (Router mode)

The information in this chapter is organized to reflect the structure of the web
management screens for easy reference.

The Configuration pages include the options in the table below. For details on
configuration for each feature, see the corresponding page number.

Note: The displayed pages and settings may differ depending on whether the unit is in

Router or AP Mode.

Table 5-1. Configuration Options

Menu Description Mode Page

Network Settings 5-4

Management IP Specifies an IP and subnet mask for management access AP 5-4

WAN Configures settings for the wide area network Router 5-5

LAN Sets the unit’s IP address and enables DNS Router 5-18

QoS Configures Quality of Service (QoS) for wireless traffic Router 5-19

Wireless Settings 5-21

Basic Setting Configures wireless transmission method, frequency and SSID Both 5-22

Advanced Setting Configures advanced wireless transmission values Both 5-24

WLAN Security Configures radio security parameters for the VAP interface Both 5-26

WLAN MAC ACL Configures MAC ACLs for the VAP interface Both 5-36

WPS Configures WPS settings Both 5-38

Routing 5-41

Static Route Configures IP settings for routing of traffic through the AP/

Dynamic Route Enables RIP protocols for the LAN and WAN ports. Router 5-42

Multicast Routing Enables multicast routing. Router 5-43

Firewall 5-44

NAT Configures NAT settings Router 5-44

Packet Filter Configures WAN, LAN and MAC packet filtering Router 5-48

URL Filter Configures web site address filtering Router 5-50

Security Enables intrusion detection Router 5-51

Services 5-52

DHCP Configures the DHCP server settings Router 5-52

UPnP Enables UPnP Router 5-53

DDNS Configures Dynamic DNS settings Router 5-54

System Log Setting Enables system logs Both 5-55

Date/Time Configures NTP settings Both 5-57

Router from another subnet

Router 5-41

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Table 5-1. Configuration Options

Menu Description Mode Page

PING Test Performs a loopback test on a specified IP address Both 5-59

Management 5-60

Admin Enables remote administration and configures user accounts

for control of the unit

Config Backups and restores the configuration data and restores the

factory defaults

Firmware Upgrades system software from a local file and enables

provisioning updates

Information 5-64

System Information Displays the current system status Both 5-64

Routing Table Displays information on configured routes Router 5-67

Packet Statistics Displays received and sent packet statistics Both 5-67

System Log Displays the system message log Both 5-69

Both 5-60

Both 5-62

Both 5-63

Network Settings

The Network Settings pages allow you to manage basic system configuration
settings.

Note: In AP mode, the wireless AP/Router’s Network Settings options are significantly

reduced.

Management IP

Assigns an IP address for connecting to the wireless AP/Router. Click on "Network
Settings" followed by "Management IP.”

Figure 5-3. IP Settings (AP mode)

• Management IP Address – Specifies an IP address for management of the

wireless AP/Router. Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255,
separated by periods. (Default: 192.168.1.254.)

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• Subnet Mask – Indicates the local subnet mask. Select the desired mask from the

drop down menu. (Default: 255.255.255.0)

WAN Setting

Specifies the Internet connection parameters. Click on “Network Settings” followed
by “WAN.”

WAN Connection

By default, the access point WAN port is configured with DHCP enabled. After you
have network access to the access point, you can use the web browser interface to
modify the initial IP configuration, if needed. The options are Static IP, DHCP,
PPPoE, 3G, PPTP, L2TP and Bigpond. Each option changes the parameters below
it. (Default: DHCP)

Backup WAN

A backup failsafe connection for the WAN port (Dual WAN.) Options are determined
by the WAN Connection selected. Backup WAN and WAN Connection parameters
are identical for each of their seven equivilent modes: Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, 3G,
PPTP, L2TP and Bigpond. (Default: None)

• Main WAN Fallback: When the Backup WAN is enabled, Main WAN Fallback can

be enabled to periodically search the primary WAN port for recovery of the lost
connection. If connection is re-established the connection switches back to the
primary WAN connection. (Default: Disabled)

Note: When 3G is selected as the primary WAN Connection the Backup WAN may not

be 3G also.

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Common Settings

Common Settings are the same for each Static IP, DHCP, PPPoE, 3G, PPTP, L2TP,
Bigpond and Wi-Fi modes. The following section describes their parameters.

Figure 5-4. WAN Common Settings (Router Mode)

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WAN Ethernet Speed — Configures the WAN Ethernet connection speed.
(Default: Auto-Negotiated)

• Auto-Negotiated – Enables auto-negotiation.

• 100Mbps, Full-Duplex – Forces 100 Mbps full-duplex operation.

• 100Mbps, Half-Duplex – Forces 100 Mbps half-duplex operation.

• 10Mbps, Full-Duplex – Forces 10 Mbps full-duplex operation.

• 10Mbps, Half-Duplex – Forces 10 Mbps half-duplex operation.

WAN Ethernet MAC — Some ISPs limit Internet connections to a specified MAC

address of one PC. This setting allows you to manually change the MAC address of
the wireless AP/Router's WAN interface to match the PC's MAC address provided to
your ISP for registration. You can enter the registered MAC address manually by
typing it in the boxes provided. Otherwise, connect only the PC with the registered
MAC address to the wireless AP/Router, then click the “MAC Clone.” (Default:
Original MAC)

Note: If you are unsure of the PC MAC address originally registered by your ISP, call

your ISP and request to register a new MAC address for your account. Register
the default MAC address of the wireless AP/Router.

• Original MAC – Specifies a preset MAC address to uniquely identify the unit.

• Manual Setting – Configures a specific MAC address to use for the WAN
connection.

• Ping from WAN – Sends a ping from the wireless AP/Router to the WAN
connection to test for connectivity.

• Set DNS Server – Allows manual or automatic selection of DNS severs.

• Primary DNS Server: The IP address of the Primary Domain Name Server on the
network. A DNS maps numerical IP addresses to domain names and can be used
to identify network hosts by familiar names instead of the IP addresses. If you have
one or more DNS servers located on the local network, type the IP addresses in
the text fields provided. Otherwise, leave the addresses as all zeros (0.0.0.0).

• Secondary DNS Server: The IP address of the Secondary Domain Name Server
on the network.

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WAN Setting

DHCP

DHCP (dynamic host control protocol) is set as default for the primary WAN
connection. To enable DHCP for the Backup WAN you must select 3G as the
primary WAN connection.

Figure 5-5. WAN Settings for DHCP (Router mode)

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DHCP — Enables DHCP for the WAN port.

• DHCP MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1500 bytes)

• DHCP MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other

units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1500 bytes)

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Static IP

Configures the unit to use the same IP address each time it connects.

Figure 5-6. WAN Settings for Static IP (Router mode)

Static IP — Configures a static IP for the WAN port.

• Static IP MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit.
The Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1500
bytes)

• Static IP MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other
units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1500 bytes)

• IP Address: Sets the static IP address as given by the PPTP service provider.
(Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

• Subnet Mask: Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available
when PPTP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

• Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway router for the wireless AP/
Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local
subnet.

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• WAN IP Alias – Adds more than one IP address to the network interface for

multiple connectivity.

- Enable: Enables the specified IP address.

- Add: Specifies a WAN IP alias.

- Change: Changes the already specified IP alias.

- Delete: Deletes the IP alias.

PPPoE

Enable the wireless AP/Router IP address to be assigned automatically from an
Internet service provider (ISP) through an ADSL modem using Point-to-Point
Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE).

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Figure 5-7. WAN Settings for PPPoE (Router mode)

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PPPoE — Configures PPPoE.

• PPPoE MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1492 bytes)

• PPPoE MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other
units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1492 bytes)

Note: Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the

PPPoE service provider.

• PPPoE Network Mode: Sets the PPPoE network mode to Static IP or DHCP.
(Default: DHCP)

• IP Address: Sets the static IP address as given by the PPPoE service provider.
(Default: 0.0.0.0, available when PPPoE Network Mode is set to static IP.)

• PPPoE Service Name (Optional): The service name assigned for the PPPoE
connection. The service name is normally optional, but may be required by some
service providers. (Range: 1-32 alphanumeric characters)

• PPPoE User Name: Sets the PPPoE username for the WAN port.
(Default: PPPOE_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• PPPoE Password: Sets a PPPoE password for the WAN port.
(Default: PPPOE_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Connect Type: Selects the connection type as Keep Alive or Auto Connect.
(Default: Keep Alive)

• PPPoE Max Idle Time: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay
connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. This feature only
works when Connect Type is set to "Auto-Connect." (Default: 600 seconds)

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WAN Setting

3G

3G technologies enable cellular network operators to offer users a wider range of
more advanced services while achieving greater network capacity through improved
spectral efficiency. Services include wide-area wireless voice telephony, video calls,
and broadband wireless data, all in a mobile environment.

To use the 3G option, you need to first connect a 3G/3.5G USB modem to the USB
port on the back of the unit and have registered an account with a cellular operator.

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Figure 5-8. WAN Settings for 3G (Router mode)

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3G — Enables a 3G/3.5G wide-area wireless cellular link on the USB port using an
optional USB modem.

• Pin Code Protect: Enables the use of a PIN code (personal identification number)
to encrypt access to the wireless 3G connection. Some service providers do not
require PIN code authentication. If the PIN code for your 3G/3.5G modem is
disabled, then disable this function. (Default: Enabled)

•Pin Code: Specifies a PIN code number that corresponds with that set on your 3G/

3.5G USB modem.

•Dial Code: A dialled access code that connects the USB device to the service
provider.

• APN Service: The name that uniquely identifies the cellular operator, access point
name (APN).

•3G Username: The username of the account registered with the service provider.

• 3G Password: The password of the account registered with the service provider.

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PPTP

Enable the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing virtual private
networks. The service is provided across the Internet in many European countries.

The following example shows PPTP selected as the primary WAN connection with
3G enabled as a backup WAN.

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Figure 5-9. WAN Settings for PPTP (Router mode)

PPTP — Enable the Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) for implementing

virtual private networks. The service is provided across the Internet in many
European countries.

• PPTP MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1460 bytes)

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• PPTP MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other
units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1460 bytes)

Note: Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the

PPTP service provider.

• PPTP Network Mode: Sets the PPTP network mode to Static IP or DHCP.
(Default: DHCP)

• PPTP Username: Sets the PPTP user name for the WAN port.
(Default: PPTP_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• PPTP Password: Sets a PPTP password for the WAN port. (Default:
PPTP_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters)

• PPTP Server: Configures the IP address of the PPTP server interface. (Default:

0.0.0.0)

L2TP

Enable the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) for implementing virtual private
networks. The service is provided across the Internet in many European countries.

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Figure 5-10. WAN Settings for L2TP (Router mode)

WAN Setting

L2TP — Enable the Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP).

• L2TP MTU: Sets the maximum packet size that the WAN port may transmit. The

Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) is expressed in bytes. (Default:1410 bytes)

• L2TP MRU: Sets the maximum packet size that the unit may receive from other

units on the network and sends a message to inform them of the set threshold.
Maximum Receive Unit (MRU) is expressed in bytes. (Default: 1410 bytes)

• Only change the default MTU and MRU values if specifically instructed by the

PPTP service provider.

• L2TP Network Mode: Sets the L2TP IP address assignment to Static IP or DHCP.

(Default: DHCP)

• IP Address: Sets the static IP address as given by the L2TP service provider.

(Default: 0.0.0.0, available when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

• Subnet Mask: Sets the static IP subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0, available

when L2TP Network Mode is set to static IP.)

• Default Gateway: The IP address of the gateway router for the wireless AP/

Router, which is used if the requested destination address is not on the local
subnet.

• L2TP Username: Sets the L2TP user name for the WAN port.

(Default: L2TP_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• L2TP Password: Sets a L2TP password for the WAN port. (Default:

L2TP_PASSWORD; Range: 1~32 characters)

• L2TP Max Idle Time: The maximum length of inactive time the unit will stay

connected to the DSL service provider before disconnecting. (Default: 15 seconds;
Range: 5 ~ 600 seconds)

• L2TP Retry Time After Disconnect: Sets a L2TP retry time after the network is

disconnected. (Default: 0 seconds; disabled)

• L2TP Server: Configures the IP address of the L2TP server interface. (Default:

0.0.0.0)

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Bigpond

BigPond is an Australian Internet service provider, is a subsidiary of Telstra and
owns a majority share of internet penetration in Australia.

Figure 5-11. WAN Settings for Bigpond (Router mode)

Bigpond — Enables the settings of Telstra Bigpond network service in Australia.

• Bigpond Username: Sets the Bigpond user name for the WAN port.
(Default: BIGPOND_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Bigpond Password: Sets a Bigpond password for the WAN port. (Default:
BIGPOND_USERNAME; Range: 1~32 characters)

• Bigpond Authentication Server: Specifies a Bigpond authentication server.
(Default: sm-server)

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WAN Setting

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi enables a WAN connection over a wireless 802.11a/b/g/n connection.

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Figure 5-12. WAN Settings for Wi-Fi (Router mode)

Wireless Client — Enables one of the units VAPs to act as a wireless connection to

the WAN port.

• Wireless MTU: Sets the maximum transmission units in bytes.

(Default: 1460 bytes)

• Wireless MRU: Sets the maximum receive units in bytes. (Default: 1460 bytes)

• Wireless Network Mode: Sets the wireless network mode. (Default: DHCP)

- Static IP: Select this option for a static manually configured IP address.

- DHCP: Select this option to enable the client to obtain its IP address from a
DHCP server.

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LAN Setting

The wireless AP/Router must have a valid IP address for management using a web
browser and to support other features. The unit has a default IP address of

192.168.1.254. You can use this IP address or assign another address that is
compatible with your existing local network. Click on "Network Settings" followed by
"LAN."

Figure 5-13. LAN Settings (Router mode)

• LAN IP Address – Valid IP addresses consist of four decimal numbers, 0 to 255,
separated by periods. The default setting is 192.168.1.254.

• Subnet Mask – Indicate the local subnet mask. (Default: 255.255.255.0. )

• DNS Proxy – Enables DNS proxy on the LAN port. (Default: Enabled)

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QoS Setting

The QoS setting page is used to configure Quality of Service (QoS) for Traffic
Prioritization and Bandwidth Management. Quality of Service (QoS) provides users
the control over which type of outgoing data traffic is given priority by the router. The
throughput rate of both the upload and download data passed through the wireless
AP/Router can be throttled.

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Figure 5-14. QoS Settings (Router mode)

Bandwidth QoS Setting — The maximum upload and download speeds of the

Internet connection on the WAN port. It is recommended that you set these values at
between 85-90% of your true speeds. Most broadband services are rated in
Megabits per second (Mbps). To convert Mbps to Kilobits per second (Kbps),
multiply the value by 1024. The following table lists the most common broadband
service speeds:

Mbps Kilobits

1 1024
2 2048
3 3072
4 4069
6 6144

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Mbps Kilobits

8 8192

12 12288

• QoS Bandwidth – Enables the QoS bandwidth management and traffic control.

• WAN Upload Bandwidth – Sets the maximum WAN upload bandwidth. (Default:
102400 kbps)

• LAN Download Bandwidth – Sets the maximum LAN download bandwidth.
(Default: 102400 kbps)

Traff ic C ont rol QoS — The feature is applied when the applications use static ports
to provide services. The wireless AP/Router can map traffic using specific TCP/UDP
ports to one of the QoS priorities; low, medium, high, and highest. (Maximum 32
entries are allowed.)

•Enable – Activates an application port-based QoS entry. (Default: Disabled)

•Interface – Specifies the LAN ports (download) or WAN port (upload).

• Source IP – The source IP address.

• Source Port – Specifies source TCP/UDP port numbers used by an application.

Multiple ports can be specified, for example, you can enter "1000-2000" for a
continuous port range. Also, specific ports or port ranges can be entered together
in one expression, for example "1000,2000-2100,3000." Up to eight elements can
be supported in each expression. (Range: 1-65535)

• Destination IP – The destination IP address.

• Desination Port – Specifies destination TCP/UDP port numbers used by an

application. Multiple ports can be specified, for example, you can enter
"1000-2000" for a continuous port range. Also, specific ports or port ranges can be
entered together in one expression, for example "1000,2000-2100,3000." Up to
eight elements can be supported in each expression. (Range: 1-65535)

•Protocol – Specifies TCP or UDP.

•DSCP – Differentiated Services Code Point (DSCP) specifies a field in the header

of IP packets for packet classification purposes.

•Priority – Selects Low, Medium, High or Highest as the QoS priority specified for
an application.

• Minimum Bandwidth – Specifies the smallest bandwidth allowed.

• Maximum Bandwidth – Specifies the largest bandwidth allowed.

• Comment – An optional field to make notation.

• Action – Specifies an action to take on the QoS table entry.

- Change: By selecting an entry from the table, its parameters display in an

editable form. Click "Change" to save parameters once you have updated them.

- Add: Adds a newly configured QoS entry to the table.

- Edit: Click "Edit" to highlight a configured QoS entry to modify its parameters.

- Delete: Deletes QoS entry from the table.

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Wireless Settings

The IEEE 802.11n interfaces include configuration options for radio signal
characteristics and wireless security features.

The wireless AP/Router can operate in five modes, mixed 802.11b/g/n, mixed

802.11b/g, 802.11b only, 802.11g only or 802.11n only. Also note that 802.11g is
backward compatible with 802.11b, and 802.11n is backward compatible with both

802.11b/g at slower data transmit rates.

Each radio supports two virtual access point (VAP) interfaces, referred to as WLAN1
and WLAN2. Each VAP functions as a separate access point, and can be configured
with its own Service Set Identification (SSID) and security settings. However, most
radio signal parameters apply to both VAP interfaces. The configuration options are
nearly identical, and are therefore both covered in this section of the manual.

Traffic to specific VAPs can be segregated based on user groups or application
traffic. Both VAPs can have up to 64 wireless clients, whereby the clients associate
with these VAPs the same as they would with a physical access point.

Note: The radio channel settings for the access point are limited by local regulations,

which determine the number of channels that are available. See “Specifications”
on page B-1“ for additional information on the maximum number channels
available.

The hardware switch feature to toggle between Router and AP Mode, located on the
base of the wireless AP/Router, affects some of the Wireless Interface parameters.
However, most radio signal parameters apply in both modes so will be described
together in the following sections.

Changing settings in the Wireless Settings configuration and clicking “submit"
prompts you to either “Reboot” for your changes to immediately take effect, or
“Continue” to continue making configuration changes without them taking effect until
you next reboot.

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Figure 5-15. Changing Settings

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Choosing to reboot after making configuration changes triggers a countdown
window that requires 60 seconds to complete.

Figure 5-16. Implementing Changed Settings

Basic Settings

The Basic Setting page allows you to enable the wireless interface, select which
radio mode to use, choose the transmit frequency and configure SSIDs.

Click on "Wireless Settings," followed by "Basic Setting."

Note: There are several variables to consider when selecting a radio mode that make it

fully functional. Simply selecting the mode you want is not enough to ensure full
compatibility for that mode. Information on these variables may be found in the
Advanced Setting section.

Figure 5-17. Basic Radio Settings

• WLAN – Enables the communication for the VAP wireless interface.
(Default: Enabled)

• WLAN Mode – Defines the radio mode for the VAP interface.
(Default: 802.11b/g/n Mixed)

Note: Enabling the wireless AP/Router to communicate with 802.11b/g clients in both

802.11b/g/n Mixed and 802.11n modes also requires that HT Operation in the
Advanced Settings menu be set to Mixed. Setting HT Operation to Green Field is
exclusive for 802.11n client communication only and prevents 802.11 b/g
communication.

- 802.11b/g/n Mixed: All 802.11b/g/n

clients can communicate with the
wireless AP/Router (up to 300 Mbps),
but data transmission rates may be
slowed to compensate for 802.11b/g
clients.

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- 802.11b/g Mixed: Both 802.11b and 802.11g clients can communicate with the
wireless AP/Router (up to 108 Mbps), but data transmission rates may be
slowed to compensate for 802.11b clients. Any 802.11n clients will also be able
to communicate with the wireless AP/Router, but they will be limited to 802.11g
protocols and data transmission rates.

- 802.11b: All 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n clients will be able to communicate
with the wireless AP/Router, but the 802.11g and 802.11n clients will be limited
to 802.11b protocols and data transmission rates (up to 11 Mbps).

- 802.11g: Both 802.11g and 802.11n clients will be able to communicate with the
wireless AP/Router, but the 802.11n clients will be limited to 802.11g protocols
and data transmission rates (up to 54 Mbps). Any 802.11b clients will not be able
to communicate with the wireless AP/Router.

- 802.11n: Only 802.11n clients can communicate with the wireless AP/Router (up
to 300 Mbps). Any 802.11b or 802.11g clients will not be able to communicate
with the wireless AP/Router.

• WLAN Frequency – The radio channel
that the wireless AP/Router uses to
communicate with wireless clients. When
multiple access points are deployed in the
same area, set the channel on
neighboring access points at least five
channels apart to avoid interference with
each other. For example, you can deploy
up to three access points in the same area
using channels 1, 6, 11. Note that wireless clients automatically set the channel to
the same as that used by the wireless AP/Router to which it is linked. Selecting
Auto Select enables the wireless AP/Router to automatically select an unoccupied
radio channel. (The supported channels are dependent on the country code
setting.)

• SSID Number Supported – The number of wireless network interfaces (SSIDs)
supported on the device. (Default: 1; Ranage: 1 or 2)

• WLAN1 SSID / WLAN2 SSID – The name of the wireless network service provided
by the VAP. Clients that want to connect to the network must set their SSID to the
same as that of the VAP interface. (Default: “mr3305a1” for WLAN1; “mr3305a2”
for WLAN2; Range: 1-32 characters)

• Submit – Saves and enables the Basic Wireless Setting configuration.

• Reset – Restores the previous Basic Wireless Setting configuration information.

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Advanced Settings

The Advanced Setting page allows you to configure the more advanced radio
settings, many of which are enabled by default.

Click “Wireless Settings” followed by “Advanced Setting.”

Figure 5-18. Advanced Radio Settings

• b/g Protection – Enables a backward
compatible protection system for

802.11b clients. There are three modes.
(Default: Auto):

- Auto: The wireless AP/Router enables its protection mechanism for 802.11b

clients when they are detected in the network. When 802.11b clients are not
detected, the protection mechanism is disabled.

- Always On: Forces the unit to always use protection for 802.11b clients,

whether they are detected in the network or not.

- Always Off: Forces the unit to never use protection for 802.11b clients. This

prevents 802.11b clients from connecting to the network.

Note: Enabling “Always On” b/g Protection can slow throughput for 802.11g/n clients by

as much as 50%.

• HT Operation Mode – Packets from

802.11n clients are referred to as High
Throughput (HT) Greenfield packets, in
other words packets that can be transmitted at rates of up to 300 Mbps assuming
that HT Channel Bandwidth is set to 20/40Mhz, see HT Channel Bandwidth next
page.

Note: Some 802.11n wireless clients may be capable of transmission rates of up to

600 Mbps, however the wireless AP/Router will only be able to connect to them at
a maximum transmission rate of 300 Mbps.

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