Advance Multimedia Internet Technology CDW531AM002 User Manual

User Manual

CDW531AM-002
Wi-Fi Combo Router

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Copyright

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transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any
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otherwise, without the prior written permission.

Trademarks

All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.

FCC 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 radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own
expense, will be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.

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Table of contents

COPYRIGHT .................................................................................... ......................................... 2

FCC INTERFERENCE STATEMENT....................................................................................... 2

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................. 4

1.1 PACKAGE LIST.............................................................................................. 4

1.2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION........................................................................ 5

CHAPTER 2 GETTING STARTED WITH EASY SETUP UTILITY...................................... 7

2.1 EASY SETUP BY WINDOWS UTILITY.......................................................... 7

2.2 EASY SETUP BY CONFIGURING WEB PAGES........................................ 12

CHAPTER 3 MAKING CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 16

3.1 BASIC SETTING..................................................................... .... .... .... ... .... .....16

3.2 FORWARDING RULES..... .... .... .... ... ........ .... .... ... .... .... ........ ... .... .... .... ... .... .....33

3.2.1 VIRTUAL SERVER............................................ .... ... .... .... ........ ... .... .... . 33

3.2.2 SPECIAL AP............................................................. ........ .... .... ... .... .... . 34

3.2.3 MISCELLANEOUS.............................................................................. . 35

3.3 SECURITY SETTING ....................................................................................... 36

3.4 ADVANCED SETTING..................................................................................... 42

3.5 TOOL BOX........................................................................................................ 49

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................................. 52

APPENDIX A. SPEC SUMMARY TABLE.............................................................................. 56

APPENDIX B. LICENSING INFORMATION .......................................................................... 57

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Chapter 1 Introduction

The Wi-Fi Combo Router is a high-performance tool that sup ports wireless networking at home,
work, or in a public place. The Wi-Fi Combo Router supports a USB 3G modem card, either
WCDMA or EVDO and even HSDPA as well, and supports wireless data transfers up to 150M bps,
and wired data transfers up to 100 Mbps. The WiFi Combo Router is compatible with industry
security features.

1.1 Package List

Items Description Contents Quantity

1 Wi-Fi Combo Router

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2 Power adapter

3 CD

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1.2 Hardware Installation

A. Hardware configuration

Antenna
Reset Button
Mobile/Status LED
WAN LED
WiFi LED
LAN LED
WPS Button

Power JACK

WAN PORT

LAN PORT

USB PORT

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B. Installation Steps

Note:

Step 1.

Plug a USB modem into USB port.

DO NOT connect the router to power

before performing the installation steps below.

Step 2.

Insert RJ45 cable into LAN Port on the back panel of
the router. Then plug the other end of into computer.

Step 3.

Plug the power jack into the receptor on the back
panel of the router. Then plug the other end into a wall
outlet or power strip.

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Chapter 2 Getting Started with Easy Setup Utility

There are two approaches for you to set up the Wi-Fi Combo Router quickly and easily. One is
through executing the provided Windows Easy Setup Utility on your PC, and the other is through
browsing the device web pages and configuration.

2.1 Easy Setup by Windows Utility

Step 1：

Install the Easy Setup Utility
from the provided CD then
follow the steps to configure
the device.

Step 2：

Select Language then click
“Next” to continue.

Step 3：

Then click the “Wizard” to
continue.

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Step 4：

Click “Next” to continue.

Step 5：

Select Wireless Enable, and
then click “Next” to continue.

Step 6：

Enter SSID, Channel and
Security options, and then
click “Next” to continue.

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Step 7：

Click” Let me select WAN
service by myself” to select
WAN service manually.

Step 8：

Select 3G Service by clicking
3G icon to continue.

Step 9-1：

Select “Auto-Detection” and
the Utility will try to detect and
configure the required 3G
service settings automatically.
Click “Next” to continue.

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Step 9-2：

Or you can select “Manu al”
and manually fill in the
required 3G service settings
provided by your ISP.
Click “Next” to continue.

Step 10:

Click “Next” to save your
setting.

Step 11：

The Wi-Fi Combo Router is
rebooted to make your entire
configuration take effect.

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Step 12：

Click “Next” to test the
Internet connection or you
can ignore test.

Step 13：

Click “Next” to test WAN
Networking service.

Step 14：

Setup is completed.

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2.2 Easy Setup by Configuring Web Pages

You can also browse web UI to configure the device.

Browse to Activate the Setup Wizar d

Type in the IP Address
(http://192.168.123.254

Type in the default password
“admin” in the System
Password and then click
‘login’ button.

Select your language.

Select “Wizard” for basic
settings with simple way.

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Press “Next” to start the Setup
Wizard.

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Configure with the Setup Wizard

Step 1: Change System
Password.
Set up your system password.
(Default：admin)

Step 2: Select Time Zone.

Step 3: Select WAN Type.
Choose Auto-Detecting or
Manually to set WAN Type.

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Step 4: Select Wan Type.
If you want to use 3G service
as the main internet access,
please set the WAN interface
as “Wireless WAN” and the
WAN type as “3G”.

Step 5: 3G Mode.
Select Auto-Detection then
click “Next” to continue.

Step 6: Set up your Wireless
Network.
Set up your SSID.

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Step 7: Setup your Encryption
Key here, then click”Next” to
continue.

Step 8: Apply your Setting.
Then click Apply Setting.

Step 9:
Click Finish to complete it.

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Chapter 3 Making Configuration

Whenever you want to configure your network or this device, you can access the Configuration
Menu by opening the web-browser and typing in the IP Address of the device. The default IP
Address is: 192.168.123.254

Enter the default password “admin” in the System Password and then click ‘login’ button.

Then, you can browse the “Advanced” configu rat ion pages for configuring this device.

3.1 Basic Setting

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3.1.1. Network Setup

1. LAN IP Address: The local IP address of this device. The computers on your network
must use the LAN IP address of this device as their Default Gateway . You can change it
if necessary.

2. Subnet Mask: Input your Subnet mask. (All devices in the network must have the same
subnet mask.) The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.

3. Combo WAN Status: The option can let you configure Combo WAN setup for dual
WAN Load Sharing or setup for Fail-over mechanis m. You will need to configure primary

WAN type prior to configure this option.

4. WAN Interface: Select Ethernet WAN or Wireless WAN to continue.

5. WAN Type: WAN type of your ISP. You can choose WAN Type from the options.

1. Disable: Select “Disable” to disable the C omb o WAN Mode

2. Load Sharing: WAN Connection Lists: When Primary WAN type is Ethernet W an type,

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secondary WAN can only configure as 3G WAN type. When Primary W AN type is 3G
Wan type, secondary WAN can only configure as Ethernet WAN type. You can click
“New Add” to add a secondary WAN type.

Hostname: add a public URL in the column for make sure connection keeps alive. Ex:
www.google.com

3. Failover:
Remote Host for Keep A liv e: P leas e enter an IP or a host name (ex: www.google.com)

to be the failover judgment.
WAN Connection Lists: When Primary WAN type is Ethernet W an type, secondary WAN

can only configure as 3G WAN type. When Primary WAN type is 3G Wan type,
secondary WAN can only configure as Ethernet WAN type. You can click “New Add” to
add a secondary WAN type.

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A. 3G

For 3G WAN Networking. The WAN fields may not be necessary for your connection. The
information on this page will only be used when your service provider requires you to enter a
User Name and Password to connect with the 3G network.
Please refer to your documentation or service provider for additional information.

1. Dial-Up Profile: Select “Auto-Detection” or “Manual” to continue. If “Auto-Detection” is

selected, the device will try to configure some ISP specific dial-up parameters
automatically according to the Country, Telecom, and 3G Network information you
entered..

2. Pin Code: Enter the Pin Code for your SIM card. (Optional)

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3. Connection Control: Select your connection control. There are 3 modes to select:

Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing

packets.

Auto Reconnect (Always-on): The device will link with ISP until the connection is

established.

Manually: The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in

the Status-page.

4. Allow Connection Time: Select your connection Time rule. There are 2 modes to select:

Always: Connection is always on.
By Schedule: Add new rule for the connection time rule.

5. MTU: Maximum Transmission Unit. Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The default MTU

value is 0 (auto).

6. Keep Alive: This feature must collocate with the function "Auto" of "Auto Connect".

Enable it to keep the connection always be established.

7. Bridge Ethernet Ports: This feature is enabled to modify Ethernet WAN port to LAN port.

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