Advantek Networks AWR-MIMO-54RA User Manual

802.11g, 54Mbps

MIMO Wireless Broadband

Router

User’s Manual

Model # AWR-MIMO-54RA

FCC Warning

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 communication. 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

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. the receiver is

connected.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible

for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this 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.

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 a minimum distance of

about eight inches (20cm) between the radiator and your body.

This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or

transmitter.

Notice

Changes or modifications to the equipment, which are not approved by the party responsible for

compliance could affect the user's authority to operate the equipment. Company has an on-going policy

of upgrading its products and it may be possible that information in this document is not up-to-date.

Please check with your local distributors for the latest information.

No part of this document can be copied or reproduced in any form without written consent from

the company.

Trademarks:

All trade names and trademarks are the properties of their respective companies.

Revision History

V1.0 First release

Table of Contents

1. Introduction ..................................................................................... 5

1.1 Features............................................................................................. 5

1.2 Package Contents ............................................................................ 7

1.3 System Requirements ..................................................................... 7

1.4 LEDs Indication & Connectors of Wireless Router ...................... 8

1.5 Installation Instruction..................................................................... 9

2. PC Configuration........................................................................... 10

2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup .............................................................. 10

2.2 Setting up Internet Access............................................................ 17

2.3 Configure Wireless Stations ......................................................... 19

3. Setup Wireless Router Configurations via Web Browser .......... 19

3.1 Start your Web Browser ................................................................ 19

3.2 System............................................................................................. 20

3.3 WAN ................................................................................................. 28

3.4 LAN .................................................................................................. 30

3.5 NAT .................................................................................................. 32

3.6 Firewall ............................................................................................ 37

3.7 Routing ............................................................................................ 41

3.8 UPnP (Universal Plug and Play) ................................................... 43

3.9 DDNS ............................................................................................... 44

3.10 Wireless......................................................................................... 45

3.11 Wizard............................................................................................ 52

3.12 Help................................................................................................ 55

3.13 Logout ........................................................................................... 56

4. Troubleshooting............................................................................ 57

1. Introduction

This Four ports MIMO Wireless Broadband Router is a full-featured wireless broadband

router that establishes wireless connection from AP then provides direct connection to local

area network or individual PC with build-in 4-port switch. This gateway uses advanced

broadband router chipset and wireless LAN chipset solution let you enjoy high-speed Wired

and Wireless connection. Simply connect this gateway to a cable or DSL modem and then you

can share your high-speed Internet access with multiple PCs at your home. This gateway also

creates a secure Wired and Wireless network for you to share photos, files, video and so on.

This gateway provides maximum transfer rate up to 90 Mbps from WAN to LAN, 100

Mbps from LAN to LAN and 11/54 Mbps through wireless channel. Built-in DHCP server

automatically to assign IP addresses to all workstations on your LAN. It supports the advanced

wireless security WPA and WPA2 standards to guarantee the best security for users. It also

has firewall and NAT function to help prevent potential attacks from the Internet.

1.1 Features

Internet Access Features

• Shared Internet Access: All users on the LAN or WLAN can access the Internet

through the Wireless Router, using only a single external IP address. The local

(invalid) IP addresses are hidden from external sources. This process is called NAT

(Network Address Translation).

• DSL and cable modem Support: The Wireless Router has a 10/100BaseT Ethernet

WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem. All popular DSL and cable modems

are supported.

• PPPoE and PPTP Support: The Internet (WAN port) connection supports PPPoE

(PPP over Ethernet) and PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol), as well as “Direct

Connection” type services.

• Fixed or Dynamic IP Address: On the Internet (WAN port) connection, the Wireless

Router supports both Dynamic IP address (IP address is allocated on connection)

and Fixed IP address.

Advanced Internet Functions

• Conferencing & Telephony Applications: Internet Telephony and Conferencing

applications are supported.

• DMZ: One PC on your local LAN can be configured to allow unrestricted 2-way

communication with Servers or individual users on the Internet.

• URL Filter: Use the URL Filter to block access to undesirable Web sites by LAN

users, or Wireless LAN users.

• Internet Access Log: This feature is used to verify which Internet connections have

been made.

Wireless Features

• Compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard and maximum data transfer rate up to

54Mbps

• Increase Speed and Coverage by MIMO XR

and Packet-OVERDRIVE

Technology

• Dynamic date rate scaling at 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6Mbps for 802.11g

• Dynamic date rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1Mbps for 802.11b

• Maximum reliability, throughput and connectivity with automatic data rate switching

• Supports Quality of Service (QoS), 802.11e, WMM

• Range extension by using external antenna

• Simple user setup and diagnostics utilities

• Access Control: This feature ensures that only access Wireless Stations that can

access your LAN.

LAN Features

• 4-Port Ethernet switch: The Wireless Router provides 4 10/100BaseT switching ports

• DHCP Server Support: This feature provides a dynamic IP address to PCs and other

devices upon request. The Wireless Router can act as a DHCP Server for devices on

your local LAN and WLAN.

• Multi Segment LAN Support: This feature is enabled through Wireless Router’s RIP

(Routing Information Protocol) and build-in static routing table.

Configuration and Management

• Easy Setup: Users allow to configure Wireless Router from anywhere on the LAN or

WLAN via WEB browser.

• Remote Management: The Wireless Router can be managed from any PC on the

LAN.

• UPnP Support: Universal Plug and Play feature. UPnP is supported by Windows ME

or later.

Security Features

• Password Protected Configuration: Optional password protection is provided to

prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings.

• Wireless LAN Security: Supports 64/128bit WEP Encryption, WPA-TKIP/PSK,

WP2-AES/PSK, 802.11i, RADIUS Server.

• NAT Protection: This feature allows all LAN users to share a single IP address and all

users’ IPs is hidden. From the external viewpoint, there is no network only Wireless

Router exists.

• Firewall: All incoming data packets are monitored and all incoming server requests

are filtered.

1.2 Package Contents

• One Wireless Broadband Router

• One Power Adapter

• One CD including user’s manual

• One RJ-45 Ethernet Cable

1.3 System Requirements

• One or more PCs (desktop or notebook) with Ethernet interface.

• TCP/IP protocol must be installed on all PCs.

• Have valid Internet Access account and a DSL or cable modem.

• 10/100BaseT network cables with RJ-45 connectors.

• In case to use Wireless Access Point, all Wireless devices must be compliant with

IEEE 802.11b/g.

• System with MS Internet Explorer ver. 5.0 or later, or Netscape Navigator ver. 4.7 or

later.

1.4 LEDs Indication & Connectors of Wireless Router

Front Panel LEDs Indication

LED Light Status Description

PWR On

Status On

Flashing

LAN

(1, 2, 3, 4)

WAN On

WLAN

LINK/ACT

Back Panel Connectors

Flashing

Off

Wireless Router is powered on.

No power.

Wireless Router is hung.

Wireless Router is up and ready.

LAN port is successfully connected.

Data is being sent or received.

WAN port is successfully connected

Data is being sent or received.

WLAN is successfully connected.

Button/port Description

Reset Reset configurations to default. Press the button and hold for 10 seconds.

LAN

(1x, 2x, 3x, 4x)

WAN Connect DSL or Cable modem.

PWR Connect with Power Adapter.

Connect LAN systems with RJ-45 cable.

1.5 Installation Instruction

1) Power off Wireless Router and DSL/cable modem.

2) Connect systems to the LAN ports on the Wireless Router with straight LAN cables.

3) Connect the DSL or cable modem to the WAN port on the Wireless Router.

4) Power on DSL or cable modem first, then connect power adapter to the power jack

on the rear panel of Wireless Router and plug the power cable into an outlet.

5) Check LEDs.

a) Once power on Wireless Router, Power LED should be on.

b) LAN LED should be on for each active LAN connection.

c) The WAN LED should be on when the DSL or cable modem is connected.

Warning: Only use the power adapter is provided from this package, use other power adapter

may cause hardware damage

2. PC Configuration

User needs to configure TCP/IP network settings, Internet access configuration and

Wireless configuration for each system within Wireless Router’s LAN network.

By default, Wireless Router acts as a DHCP server for server version of Windows, it

automatically assigns IP address to each system when systems boot up. For all non-server

version of Windows, the default TCP/IP setting acts as a DHCP client. If user chooses fixed IP

addresses for client systems, the Gateway of the client system must be set to the IP address

of the Wireless Router and DNS of the client system should be set to the address provided by

your ISP.

2.1 TCP/IP Networking Setup

Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 9x/Me

a) Select “Start Æ Control Panel Æ Network”, the window below will appear,

b) Click “Properties”, the window below will appear and then click “IP Address” tab,

• If you decide to use DHCP, select “Obtain an IP address automatically”, then

click “OK” to confirm your settings. Once you restart your system, Wireless

Router will obtain an IP address for this system.

• If you decide to use fixed IP address for your system, select “Specify an IP

address”, and make sure that IP Address and Subnet Mask are correct.

c) Select “Gateway” tab and enter correct gateway address in “New gateway” field,

then click “Add”,

d) Select “DNS Configuration” tab and make sure select “Enable DNS”, enter the DNS

address provides from your ISP in the “DNS Server Search Order” field, then click

“Add”,

Checking TCI/IP Setting for Windows NT4.0

a) Select “Control Panel Æ Network”, click “Protocols” tab then select “TCP/IP

protocol”, window shown as below will appear,

b) Click “Properties”, window shown as below will appear.

• Select the network card on your system from “Adapter” field.

• If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP

address from a DHCP server”.

• If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Specify an IP

address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet

Mask” fields.

• You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.

c) To enter DNS address is provided from your ISP. Select “DNS” tab, click “Add” under

“DNS Service Search Order” list, then enter DNS Server IP address in “TCP/IP DNS

Server” window and click “Add”.

Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows 2000

a) Select “Start Æ Control Panel Æ Network and Dial-up Connection” and right click

“Local Area Connection” then click “Properties”,

b) Select the “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” for the network card on your system, then click

“Properties”, window shown as below will appear.

• If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP

address automatically”.

• If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Use the following

IP address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet

Mask” fields.

• You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server

addresses” and enter the DNS address is provided by your ISP, then click

“OK”.

Checking TCP/IP Settings for Windows XP

a) Click “Start”, select “Control Panel Æ Network Connection” and right click “Local

Area Connection” then select “Properties”. The window shown as below will appear.

b) Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” then click “Properties”, window shown as below

will appear.

• If you decide to use IP address from Wireless Router, select “Obtain an IP

address automatically”.

• If you decide to use the IP address you are desired, select “Use the following

IP address”. Make sure enter correct addresses in “IP Address” and “Subnet

Mask” fields.

• You must set Wireless Router’s IP address as “Default Gateway”.

• If the DNS Server fields are empty, select “Use the following DNS server

addresses” and enter the DNS address is provided by your ISP, then click

“OK”.

2.2 Setting up Internet Access

This section describes how to setup Wireless Router Internet access through DSL or

cable modem.

For Windows 9x/2000

a) Click “Start” and select “Settings Æ Control Panel Æ Internet Options”.

b) Select “Connection” tab then click “Setup” button.

c) Select “I want to set up my Internet connection manually, or I want to connect

through a local area network (LAN)” then click “Next”.

d) Select “I connect through a local area network (LAN)” then click “Next”. Make

sure all the boxes on the following LAN Internet Configuration screen are unchecked.

e) Select “No” when “Do you want to set up an Internet mail account now?”

prompts out.

f) Click “Finish” to end setup process.

For Windows XP

a) Click “Start” and select “Control Panel Æ Network and Internet Connections”.

b) Select “Set up or Change your Internet Connection”.

c) Click “Connection” tab, and then click the “Setup” button. Click “Cancel” in the

pop-up “Location Information” window.

d) Click “Next” in the “New Connection Wizard” window.

e) Select “Connect to the Internet” then click “Next”.

f) Select “Set up my connection manually” then click “Next”.

g) Select “Connect using a broadband connection that is always on” then click

“Next”.

h) Click “Finish” to complete the setup process.

For Macintosh Clients

To access Internet via wireless router on Macintosh system, the set up procedures are

showing below:

a) Open the TCP/IP Control Panel.

b) Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu.

c) Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID

field can be left blank.

d) Close the TCP/IP panel and save your new settings.

If you decide to assign IP addresses manually instead of DHCP, set the Router Address

field with wireless router’s IP address and make sure DNS settings are correct.

For Linux Clients

To access Internet via the wireless router, you need to set the wireless router as the

“Gateway”. Make sure login as “root” before attempting any changes.

Fixed IP Address

Most Linux installations use fixed IP address, if you wish to use a fixed IP address, make

sure make the following changes.

a) Set “Default Gateway” with the IP address of the wireless router.

b) Make sure DNS settings are correct.

To act as a DHCP Client (recommended)

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