AirLive WN-350R User Manual

WN-350R

Wireless b/g/n 2T2R 300 Mbps Router

User’s Manual

WN-350R User’s Manual

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Federal Communication Com mi s s ion Interference Statement

FCC Part 15

This equipment has be en test ed a nd foun d to c omply wi th the li mit s for a Clas s B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 followin g measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer mounted a ntenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet) during wireless modes of operation.

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This device complies with Part 15 o f the FCC R ules. Opera tion is s ubject to t he 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.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Expos ure Statement

This equipment complies wi th FC C radi ati on ex pos ur e set forth for an uncontrolled envir onm ent. In or der to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human pr oximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

The equipment version marketed in US is restricted to usage of the channels 1-11 only.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunicatio ns Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

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Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the compu ter man u fa ctur e must ther e for e b e all owed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipm ent.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom.

The ETSI version of this device is also authorized for use in EFT A member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.

EU Countries Not intended for use

None.

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Table of Contents

1. Product Information .......................................................................................... 1

1.1. Introduction and Safety Information ............................................... 1

1.2. Safety Information .......................................................................... 3

1.3. System Requirements .................................................................... 4

1.4. Package Contents .......................................................................... 4

1.5. Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband Router ...................... 5

2. System and Network Setup............................................................................... 7

2.1. Build Network Connection .............................................................. 7

2.2. Connecting to Wireless Broadband Router by Web Browser ....... 10

2.2.1. Windows 95/98/Me IP Address Setup ............................... 11

2.2.2. Windows 2000 IP Address Setup ...................................... 13

2.2.3. Windows XP IP Address Setup ......................................... 15

2.2.4. Windows Vista IP Address Setup ...................................... 17

2.2.5. Router IP Address Lookup ................................................. 19

2.3. Using ‘Quick Setup’ ...................................................................... 23

2.3.1. Setup Procedure f or ‘Cable Modem’ ................................. 27

2.3.2. Setup Procedure f or ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’ ................................. 28

2.3.3. Setup Procedure f or ‘PPPoE xDSL’ ................................... 29

2.3.4. Setup Procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’ ..................................... 31

2.3.5. Setup Procedure f or ‘L2TP xDSL’ ...................................... 33

2.3.6. Setup Procedure f or ‘Telstra Big Pond’ .............................. 36

2.4. Basic Setup .................................................................................. 38

2.4.1. Time Zone and Time Auto-synchronization ....................... 39

2.4.2. Change Management Password ....................................... 40

2.4.3. Remote Management ............................................................... 43

2.5. Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) ..................................... 46

2.5.1. Setup Procedure f or ‘Dynamic IP’ ..................................... 48

2.5.2. Setup Procedure f or ‘Static IP’ ........................................... 50

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2.5.3. Setup Procedure f or ‘PPPoE’ ............................................ 52

2.5.4. Setup Procedure f or ‘PPTP’ .............................................. 54

2.5.5. Setup Procedure f or ‘L2TP’ ............................................... 57

2.5.6. Setup Procedure f or ‘Telstra Big Pond’ .............................. 59

2.5.7. Setup Procedure f or ‘DNS’ ................................................ 60

2.5.8. Setup Procedure f or ‘DDNS’.............................................. 62

2.5.9. Setup Procedure f or ‘WISP’ .............................................. 64

2.6. Wired LAN Configurations ............................................................ 68

2.6.1. LAN IP Section .................................................................. 70

2.6.2. DHCP Server ..................................................................... 71

2.6.3. Static DHCP Leases Table ................................................ 72

2.7. Wireless LAN Configurations ....................................................... 75

2.7.1. Basic Wireless Settings ..................................................... 77

2.7.2. Advanced Wireless Settings .............................................. 89

2.7.3. Wireless Security ............................................................... 92

2.7.4. Wireless Access Control .................................................... 99

2.7.5. Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) .......................................... 102

2.7.6. Security T i ps for Wirel ess Networ k .................................. 105

3. Advanced Functions ..................................................................................... 106

3.1. Configuration Utility .................................................................... 106

3.1.1. Basic QoS Settings ......................................................... 107

3.1.2. Add a New QoS Rule ...................................................... 110

3.2. Network Address Tran slation (NA T) ........................................... 113

3.2.1. Basic NAT Settin gs (Enable or Disable NAT Function) .... 113

3.2.2. Port Forwarding ............................................................... 115

3.2.3. Virtual Server ................................................................... 118

3.2.4. Port Mapping for Special Applications ............................. 121

3.2.5. UPnP Setting ................................................................... 124

3.2.6. ALG Settings ................................................................... 125

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3.3. Firewall ....................................................................................... 128

3.3.1. Access Control ................................................................ 129

3.3.2. URL Blocking ................................................................... 135

3.3.3. DoS Attack Prevention .................................................... 137

3.3.4. Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ............................................... 142

3.4. System Status ............................................................................ 146

3.4.1. System Information and Firmware Version ...................... 146

3.4.2. Internet Connection Status .............................................. 147

3.4.3. Device Status .................................................................. 148

3.4.4. System Log ..................................................................... 149

3.4.5. Security Log .................................................................... 150

3.4.6. Active DHCP Client List ................................................... 151

3.4.7. Statistics .......................................................................... 152

3.5. Configuration Backup and Restore ............................................ 153

3.6. Firmware Upgrade ..................................................................... 155

3.7. System Reset ............................................................................. 157

4. Appendix ........................................................................................................ 158

4.1. Hardware Specification .............................................................. 158

4.2. Troubleshooting ......................................................................... 159

4.3. Glossary ..................................................................................... 163

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1. Product Information

1.1. Introduction and Safety Information

Thank you for purchasing this wireless broadband router! This high cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Small offic e / Home office users, all computers and network devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem internet connection at high speed. Easy install procedures allows any computer users to setup a network environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced. When the number of your computers and network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of network slot by simple attach a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your network!

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All computers and IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless-enabled network devices (including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this wireless router without additional cabling. With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 300Mbps (transfer data rate).

Other features of this router including:

Ÿ High Internet Access throughput Ÿ Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line Ÿ Supports up to 253 user s Ÿ Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection Ÿ Access private LAN servers from the internet Ÿ Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M) Ÿ Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices Ÿ Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup Ÿ Support multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure,

Wireless Bridge and Universal Repeater.

Ÿ Support WISP mode for accessing Internet through wireless network Ÿ Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications,

QoS, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.

Ÿ Allow you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log,

System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection Status

Ÿ Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and

management purposes

Ÿ Remote management func ti o n allows configuration and upgrades

from a remote computer (over the Internet)

Ÿ Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.

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1. Product Information

1.2. Safety Information

In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the following safety instructions:

1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router

outdoor.

2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, like kitchen or

bathroom. Also, do not left this router in the car in summer.

3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router

first.

4. If you want to place this router at high places or hang on the wall, please

make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.

5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are danger to

small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or month and it coul d cause serious damage to them . K EE P THIS ROUTER OUT THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

6. The router will become hot when being used for long time (This is normal

and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on pap er, cloth, or other flammable material s.

7. There’s no user -serviceable part inside the router. If you found that the

router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.

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8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hand to

pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced technician for help.

9. If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from

the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power off imm ediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.

1.3. System Requirements

Ÿ Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45

Ethernet port.

Ÿ Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface

card.

Ÿ Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape

Navigator 4.7 or above, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).

Ÿ An available AC power socket (100 – 240V, 50/60Hz)

1.4. Package Contents

Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the pack ag e, a nd contact your dealer o f purchase to claim for missi ng i tems:

Ÿ Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs) Ÿ Quick installation guide and User manual CDROM (1 pcs) Ÿ A/C power adapter (1 pcs)

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LED Name

Light Status

Description

PWR

Router is switched on and correctly powered.

Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off

Wireless network is switched off.

Flashing

Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

WAN port is connected.

Off

WAN port is not connected.

Flashing

WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

LAN port is connected.

Off

LAN port is not connected.

Flashing

LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

1.5. Familiar with Your New Wireless Broadband

Router

Ÿ Front Panel

WLAN

WAN

LNK/ACT LAN 1-4

LNK/ACT

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Ÿ Back Panel

1. Product Information

Antenna A

Antenna B

Item Name Description Antenna A/B These antennas are 3dBi dipole antennas. Radio ON/OFF

Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless functions.

Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings)

or start WPS functio n. Pr ess this button and hold for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory defaults, and press

this button for less than 5 seconds to start WPS function. 1 - 4 Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4. WAN Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port. Power Power connector, connects to A/C power adapter.

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2. System and Netwo rk

Setup

2.1. Build Network Connection

Please follow the foll o wing instruction to build the networ k c onn ect ion between your new WIRELESS router and your computers, network devices:

1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of router by Ethernet cable.

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2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer devices other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the LAN port of the router.

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3. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the ‘Power’ socket of the router.

4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. ‘PWR’ LED should be steadily on, WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if the computer / network device connected to the respective port of the router is powered on and correctly connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on, please recheck t he c a bl i ng , or j u mp to ‘ 4.2. Troubleshooting’ for possible reasons and solution.

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2.2. Connecting to Wireless Broadband Router by

Web Browser

After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network environment.

Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP address). If it’s set to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:

If the operating system of your computer is….

Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2.2.1.

Windows 2000 - please go to section 2.2.2.

Windows XP - please go to section 2.2.3.

Windows Vista - please go to section 2.2.4.

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2.2.1. Windows 95/98/Me IP Address Setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server’ and then click ‘OK’.

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2.2.2. Windows 2000 IP Address Setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon; click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server

address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2.2.3. Windows XP IP Address Setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon, click Network Connections, then double-click Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server

address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2.2.4. Windows Vista IP Address Setup

1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at lower-left corner of your

computer), then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, and then click Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’

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2. Select ‘Obtain an IP address automatically’ and ‘Obtain DNS server

address automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

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2.2.5. Router IP Address Lookup

After the IP address setup is complete, please click ‘start’ -> ‘run’ at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop.

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Input ‘cmd’, and then click ‘OK’

2. System and Network Setup

Input ‘ipconfig’, then press ‘Enter’ key. Please check the IP address followed by ‘Default Gateway’ (In this example, the IP address of router is

192.168.1.254, please note that this value may be different.)

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NOTE: If the IP address of Gateway is not displayed, or the address followed by ‘IP Address’ begins with ‘169’, please recheck network connection between your computer and router, and / or go to the beginning of this chapter, to recheck every step of network setup procedure.

Connect the router’s management interface by web browser

After your computer obtained an IP address from router, please start your web browser, and input the IP address of router in address bar. The following message should be shown:

Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘airlive’, then press ‘OK’ button, and you can see the web management interface of this router:

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