Black Box WRT-300BGN-R2 User Manual
WRT-300BGN-R2
Pure Networking™ 802.11n 2T2R Wireless Router
Share a single xDSL/cable modem high-speed
wireless Internet connection between
up to 253 users.
Includes four wired LAN ports and one WAN port.
Transfer files at speeds up to 300 Mbps.
Customer
Support
Information
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Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trademarks, and Pure Networking is a trademark, of BB Technologies, Inc.
Microsoft, Internet Explorer, Windows, and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Netscape and Navigator are registered trademarks of Netscape Communications Corporation.
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FCC and IC RFI Statement
Federal Communications Commission and Industry Canada Radio Frequency Interference
Statements
Class B Digital Device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 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. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or telephone
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one 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 connected.
• Consult an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Caution:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
To meet FCC requirements, shielded cables and power cords are required to connect this device to a personal computer or other
Class B certified device.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio
Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de
classe B prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.
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NOM Statement
Instrucciones de Seguridad
(Normas Oficiales Mexicanas Electrical Safety Statement)
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca
de una alberca, etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación.
Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico
sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes
que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros
aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como
se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados
sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Compliance
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 (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth
Station Equipment) as of April 8, 2000.
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 computer manufacturer must therefore be followed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
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 EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland.
EU Countries Not Intended for Use
None.
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Table of Contents
1. Specifications .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2. Overview ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 9
2.2 Features .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Safety Information .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
2.4 System Requirements ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.5 What’s Included ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.6 Front Panel ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
2.7 Back Panel ..........................................................................................................................................................................................11
3. System and Network Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................12
3.1 Build the Network Connection ...........................................................................................................................................................12
3.2 Connecting to the Router via a Web Browser .....................................................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Windows 95/98/ Me IP Address Setup .......................................................................................................................................13
3.2.2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 14
3.2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup ...................................................................................................................................................15
3.2.4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup ...............................................................................................................................................17
3.2.5 Router IP Address Lookup ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
3.3 Using Quick Setup ............................................................................................................................................................................. 22
3.3.1 Setup Procedure for Cable Modem ........................................................................................................................................... 24
3.3.2 Setup Procedure for Fixed IP xDSL ............................................................................................................................................ 24
3.3.3 Setup Procedure for PPPoE xDSL ............................................................................................................................................... 25
3.3.4 Setup Procedure for PPTP xDSL ................................................................................................................................................ 26
3.3.5 Setup Procedure for L2TP xDSL ................................................................................................................................................. 27
3.3.6 Setup Procedure for Telstra Big Pond ........................................................................................................................................ 28
3.4 Basic Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 30
3.4.1 Time Zone and Time Auto-Synchronization ............................................................................................................................... 30
3.4.2 Change Management Password ............................................................................................................................................... 31
3.4.3 Remote Management .............................................................................................................................................................. 32
3.5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup) ........................................................................................................................................... 33
3.5.1 Setup Procedure for Dynamic IP ................................................................................................................................................ 34
3.5.2 Setup Procedure for Static IP .................................................................................................................................................... 35
3.5.3 Setup Procedure for PPPoE ....................................................................................................................................................... 36
3.5.4 Setup Procedure for PPTP ......................................................................................................................................................... 37
3.5.5 Setup Procedure for L2TP ......................................................................................................................................................... 38
3.5.6 Setup Procedure for Telstra Big Pond ........................................................................................................................................ 39
3.5.7 Setup Procedure for DNS .......................................................................................................................................................... 39
3.5.8 Setup Procedure for DDNS ....................................................................................................................................................... 40
3.6 Wired LAN Configurations ................................................................................................................................................................ 42
3.6.1 LAN IP Section.......................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.6.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................................................................................................................ 43
3.6.3 Static DHCP Leases Table .......................................................................................................................................................... 43
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3.7 Wireless LAN Configurations ............................................................................................................................................................. 45
3.7.1 Basic Wireless Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 46
3.7.2 Advanced Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................................................................... 52
3.7.3 Wireless Security....................................................................................................................................................................... 54
3.7.4 Wireless Access Control ............................................................................................................................................................ 57
3.7.5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..................................................................................................................................................... 59
3.7.6 Security Tips for Wireless Networks ...........................................................................................................................................61
4. Advanced Functions .............................................................................................................................................................................. 62
4.1 Quality of Service (QoS) ..................................................................................................................................................................... 62
4.1.1 Basic QoS Settings .................................................................................................................................................................... 62
4.1.2 Add a New QoS Rule ................................................................................................................................................................ 64
4.2 Network Address Translation (NAT) ................................................................................................................................................... 64
4.2.1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or Disable NAT Function) ................................................................................................................ 65
4.2.2 Port Forwarding ....................................................................................................................................................................... 66
4.2.3 Virtual Server ........................................................................................................................................................................... 67
4.2.4 Port Mapping for Special Applications ...................................................................................................................................... 68
4.2.5 UPnP Setting ............................................................................................................................................................................ 70
4.2.6 ALG Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................ 71
4.3 Firewall ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 72
4.3.1 Access Control.......................................................................................................................................................................... 73
4.3.2 URL Blocking ............................................................................................................................................................................ 76
4.3.3 DoS Attack Prevention ............................................................................................................................................................. 78
4.3.4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)......................................................................................................................................................... 80
4.4 System Status .................................................................................................................................................................................... 82
4.4.1 System Information and Firmware Version ................................................................................................................................ 82
4.4.2 Internet Connection Status............................................................................................................................................................... 83
4.4.3 Device Status ........................................................................................................................................................................... 83
4.4.4 System Log .............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
4.4.5 Security Log ............................................................................................................................................................................. 84
4.4.6 Active DHCP Client List ............................................................................................................................................................ 85
4.4.7 Statistics ................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
4.5 Configuration Backup and Restore .................................................................................................................................................... 86
4.6 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................................................................................ 87
4.7 System Reset ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 88
Appendix A: Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................................................... 89
A.1 Problems/Solutions ........................................................................................................................................................................... 89
A.2 Calling Black Box .............................................................................................................................................................................. 90
A.3 Shipping and Packaging .................................................................................................................................................................... 90
Appendix B: Glossary ................................................................................................................................................................................ 91
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1. Specifications
Antennas: (2) 3-dBi Pifa antennas (2T2R MIMO technology)
Certification: FCC, CE Flash: 4 MB
Data Rate: 11b : 1 / 2/ 5. 5/ 11 M bp s;
11g: 6/9/12/24/36/48/54 Mbps;
11n (20 MHz): MCS0-7, up to 144 Mbps;
11n (40 MHz): MCS0-7, up to 300 Mbps
SDRAM: 16 MB
Transmit Power: 802.11n: 15 dBm±1 dBm;
802.11g: 15 dBm±1 dBm;
802.11b: 18 dBm±1 dBm
User Controls: (1) Radio ON/OFF switch; (1) Reset/WPS button
Interface: (1) RJ-45 WAN, (4) RJ-45 LAN
Connectors: LAN: (4) 10-/100-Mbps RJ-45 UTP;
WAN: (1) 10-/100-Mbps RJ-45 UTP
Indicators: (7) LEDs: (1) Power, (1) WLAN, (1) LAN, (4) Port (1–4)
Temperature: 32–104° F (0 –40° C)
Humidity: 10–90% (Noncondensing)
Power: 5-VDC, 1-A switching power adapter
Size: 1.2"H x 6.2"W x 5"D (3 x 15.7 x 12.7 cm)
Weight: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)
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Chapter 2: Overview
2. Overview
2.1 Introduction
With this Wireless Broadband Router, small office/home office (SOHO) users’ computers and network devices can share a single
xDSL/cable modem Internet connection at high speed. Easy install procedures enable computer users to set up a network environment within minutes. When you add computers and network-enabled devices, you can expand the number of network slots
simply by attaching a hub or switch to extend the scope of your network.
With built-in IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network capability, all computers and wireless-enabled network devices (including PDAs,
cellular phones, game consoles, and more!) can connect to this wireless router without additional cabling. New Draft-N wireless
capability also gives you the highest speed for wireless. With a compatible wireless card installed in your PC, you can transfer files
at up to 300 Mbps. Plus, the radio coverage area is doubled.
2.2 Features
• High Internet access throughput
• Enables multiple users to share a single Internet line
• Supports up to 253 users
• Share a single cable or xDSL Internet connection
• Access private LAN servers from the Internet
• Four wired LAN ports (10/100 Mbps) and one WAN port (10/100 Mbps)
• Provides IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN capability
• Supports DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP address setup
• Supports multiple wireless modes such as: AP, Station Infrastructure, Wireless Bridge, and Universal Repeater
• Advanced network and security features include: Special Applications, QoS, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, and Firewall
• Allows you to monitor the router’s status via: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security Log, and Device/Connection Status
• Easy-to-use, Web-based GUI for network configuration and management purposes
• Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from a remote computer (over the Internet)
• Auto MDI /MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports
2.3 Safety Information
For safety, follow these instructions:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoors.
2. DO NOT put this router at or near hot or humid places, such as a kitchen or bathroom, or leave it 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 in a high place or hang it on the wall, make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from a high
place would damage the router and its accessories, and void its warranty.
5. Router accessories, such as an antenna and power supply, are dangerous for small children under three years old since they
contain small parts. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN!
6. The router will become hot when used for long time (this is normal and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on
paper, cloth, or other flammable materials.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the router. If the router is not working properly, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 724-746-5500. DO NOT disassemble the router; this will void the warranty.
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8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT 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 see smoke coming from the router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the
electrical power off immediately, and call Black Box Technical Support.
2.4 System Requirements
• Internet connection provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45 Ethernet port.
• Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
• Web browser (Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 4.0 or above, Netscape® Navigator® 4.7 or above, Opera Web browser, or Safari®
Web browser).
• An available AC power socket (100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz)
2.5 What’s Included
Your package should contain the following items. If anything is missing or damaged, contact Black Box Technical Support
at 724 -746 -550 0.
• Wireless router
• A/C power adapter
• This user’s manual on CD-ROM
2.6 Front Panel
Figure 2-1 illustrates the router’s front panel indicators. Table 2-1 describes the LEDs.
1 2 3 4
Figure 2-1. The router’s front panel.
Table 2-1. Front panel components.
Number LED Name Light Status Description
1 PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
2 WLAN On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Off Wireless network is switched off.
3 WAN LNK/ACT On WAN port is connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
Off WAN port is not connected.
4 LNK/ACT (1–4) On The corresponding LAN port is connected.
Off The corresponding LAN port is not connected.
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
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2.7 Back Panel
Figure 2-2 shows the router’s back panel. Table 2-2 describes its components.
5 6 7 8 9
Figure 2-2. The router’s back panel.
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Table 2-2. Back panel components.
Number Item Name Description
5 Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless functions.
6 Reset/ WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or start the WPS func-
tion. Press this button and hold it for 10 seconds to restore all settings to factory
defaults, and press this button for less than 5 seconds to start the WPS function.
7 RJ-45 connectors Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.
8 WAN Wide Area Network (WAN/Internet) port.
9 Power Plug in your A /C power adapter to the 5-VDC power connector.
10 Not shown in diagram (2) 3-dBi Pifa antennas (2T2R MIMO technology internal antennas)
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3. System and Network Setup
3.1 Build the Network Connection
Follow these instructions to build the network connection between your new wireless router and your computers and network
devices:
1. Using Ethernet cable, connect your xDSL/cable modem to the router’s WAN port. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1. xDSL cable/modem connection.
2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer devices other than computers, such as game consoles, or switches/hubs) to the router’s LAN ports. See Figure 3-2.
Figure 3-2. Connect devices to LAN ports.
3. Connect the A /C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to the router’s power socket. See Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3. Connect the power.
4. Check all front-panel LEDs. The PWR LED should be steadily on, and the 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 the PWR LED is not
on or any LED you expected to be on is not, recheck the cabling or go to Appendix A, Troubleshooting.
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3.2 Connecting to the Router via a Web Browser
After you build the network connection, the next step is setting up 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 a static IP address or you’re unsure, see the following instructions to configure
your computer to use a dynamic IP address:
If the operating system of your computer is:
• Windows® 95/98/Me: go to Section 3.2.1
• Windows 2000: go to Section 3.2.2
• Windows XP: go to Section 3.2.3
• Windows Vista®: go to Section 3.2.4
3.2.1 Windows 95/98/Me IP Address Setup
1. Click on the Start button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your computer), then click on control panel. Double-
click the “Network” icon, and the Network window will appear. Select “TCP/IP,” then click on “Properties.” See Figure 3-4.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server” and then click “OK.” See Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-4. Network screen.
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Figure 3-5. TCP/IP properties screen.
3.2.2 Windows 2000 IP Address Setup
1. Click on the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your computer), then click on the control panel.
Double-click “Network” and the “Dial-up Connections” icon; click “Local Area Connection,” and the Local Area Connection
Properties window will appear. Select “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and then click on “Properties.”
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Figure 3-6. Select TCP/IP protocol.
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2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically ”and “Obtain DNS server address automatically,” then click “OK.”
Figure 3-7. Obtain IP and DNS server addresses.
3.2.3 Windows XP IP Address Setup
1. Click on the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your computer), then on the control panel. Double-
click “Network” and the “Internet Connections” icon, click “Network Connections,” then double-click “Local Area
Connection.” The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear, and then click “Properties.”
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Figure 3-8. TCP/IP screen.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically,” then click “OK.”
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Figure 3-9. Obtain DNS server address.
3.2.4 Windows Vista IP Address Setup
1. Click on the “Start” button (it should be located at the lower-left corner of your computer), then click on the control panel.
Click “View Network Status and Tasks,” and then click “Manage Network Connections.” Right-click “Local Area Network,”
then select “Properties.” The Local Area Connection Properties window will appear: select “Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP /
IPv4),” and then click “Properties.”
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Figure 3-10. TCP/IP properties.
2. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically,” then click “OK.”
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Figure 3-11. Obtain IP and DNS addresses.
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3.2.5 Router IP Address Lookup
After the IP address setup is complete, please click on “Start” at the bottom-lower corner of your desktop, then click “Run.”
Type cmd, then click “OK.”
Figure 3-12. Click on the “Run” button.
Figure 3-13. Run dialog box.
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Type ipconfig, then press the “Enter” key. Check the IP address (which follows Default Gateway). (In this example, the IP address
of the router is 192.168.2.1. Note that this value may be different.)
Figure 3-14. Windows IP configuration.
NOTE: If the IP address of the gateway is not displayed or the address following IP Address begins with 169, re-check the network
connection between your computer and router, and/or re-check every step of the network setup procedure.
3. Via a Web browser, connect the router’s management interface by following the instructions below.
After your computer obtains an IP address from the router, start your Web browser, and type the router’s IP address in the
address bar. The following message should be shown (see Figure 3-15):
Type the user name and the password. The default user name is “admin,” and default password is “1234.” Press the “OK”
button, and the router’s management interface screen appears (see Figure 3-16).
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Figure 3-15. Connect screen.
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Figure 3-16. Web management screen.
NOTE: If you can’t see the Web management interface, and you’re prompted to type the user name and password again, you
may have typed the user name and password incorrectly. Retype the username and password again. If you’re certain that
the user name and password you typed are correct, go to Appendix A, Troubleshooting, and reset the default settings.
TIP: This page shows the four major setting categories: Quick Setup, General Setup, Status, and Tools. You can find the shortcut
that leads to these categories at the upper right corner of every page. To jump to another category, simply click on the link.
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3.3 Using Quick Setup
This router provides a Quick Setup procedure, which will help you to complete all required settings you need to access the
Internet in a very short time. Follow the instructions in this section to complete the Quick Setup.
To go to the QuickSetup menu, click on the “Quick Setup” button.
Figure 3-17. Quick Setup screen.
The following message will be displayed:
1. Set Time Zone
Figure 3-18. Set Time Zone screen.
Table 3-1. Time settings.
Item Description
Set Time Please press the down button, and a drop-down
Zone (1): list will be shown. Choose the time zone of the location where you live.
Time Server Input the server’s IP address/host name here.
Address (2):
Daylight If the country where you live uses daylight savings time, check the “Enable Function” box,
Savings(3): and choose the duration of daylight saving.
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After you finish with the settings, click on the “Apply” (#4 in Figure 3-18) button.
NOTE: Several time servers are available on the Internet:
129.6.15.28 (time-a.nist.gov)
132.163.4.101 (time-a.timefreq.bldrdoc.gov)
131.107.1.10 (t im e- nw .nis t.g ov )
2. Broadband Type
Figure 3-19. Broadband type screen.
Choose the broadband (Internet connection) type you’re using on this page. There are six types of Internet connections, including:
• Cable Modem: go to Section 3.3.1
• Fixed-IP xDSL: go to Section 3.3.2
• PPPoE xDSL: go to Section 3.3.3
• PPTP xDSL: go to Section 3.3.4
• L2TP xDSL: go to Section 3.3.5.
• Telstra Big Pond: go to Section 3.3.6
If you’re not sure, contact your Internet service provider. An incorrect Internet connection type will prevent you from connecting
to the Internet.
If you want to go back to the previous step, press the “Back” button on the bottom of the Broadband Type page.
NOTE: Some service providers use Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) to assign IP addresses. In this case, choose “cable
modem” as the Internet connection type, even if you’re using another connection type, such as xDSL. Some cable modems
use PPPoE; choose PPPoE xDSL even if you’re using a cable modem.
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3.3.1 Setup Procedure for Cable Modem
Figure 3-20. Cable modem setup screen.
Table 3-2. Cable modem setup options.
Item Description
Host Name (1): Input your computer’s host name. This is optional and only required if your service provider
asks you to do so.
MAC address (2): Input your computer’s MAC address here if your service provider only permits computers with
certain MAC address to access the Internet. If you’re using the computer that’s used to connect
to the Internet via a cable modem, simply press the “Clone MAC address” button to fill the
MAC address field with your computer’s MAC address.
After you finish with all settings, click on the “OK” (#3 in Figure 3-20) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click
on the “Back” button.
3.3.2 Setup Procedure for Fixed-IP xDSL
NOTE: You can choose this Internet connection method if your service provider assigns a fixed IP address (also known as static
address) to you, and you are not using DHCP or PPPoE protocol. Contact your service provider for more information.
Figure 3-21. Fixed-IP xDSL setup.
Table 3-3. Fixed-IP xDSL options.
Item Description
IP address assigned by your Type in the IP address assigned by your service provider.
Service Provider (1):
Subnet Mask (2): Type in the subnet mask assigned by your service provider.
DNS address (3): Type in the IP address of the DNS server provided by your service provider.
Service Provider Gateway Address (4): Type in the IP address of the service provider gateway provided by your
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NOTE: You must use the addresses provided by your Internet service provider; the wrong setting will cause connection problems.
When you finish with the settings, press the “OK” (5) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click on the “Back”
button.
3.3.3 Setup Procedure for PPPoE xDSL
Figure 3-22. PPPoE setup screen.
Table 3-4. PPPoE setup options.
Item Description
User Name (1): Type in the user name assigned by your Internet service provider here.
Password (2): Type in the password assigned by your Internet service provider here.
Service Name (3): Give a name to this Internet service if you want; this is optional.
MTU (4): Type in the MTU value of your network connection here. If you don’t know, you can use the
default value.
Connection Select the type of Internet connection you want to use (a detailed explanation
Type (5): is listed below).
Idle Time Out (6): Type in idle time out (detailed explanation listed below).
When you finish with the settings, click on the “OK” (7) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click on the
“Back” button.
MTU—Please use a default value if you don’t know what it is or ask your service provider for a proper value.
Connection type—Choose from these options: continuous (keep Internet connection alive); do not disconnect; connect on
demand (only connects to the Internet when there is a connection attempt); and manual (only connects to the Internet when you
press the “Connect” button and disconnects when you press the “Disconnect” button).
Idle time out—Specify the time to shut down Internet connect after no activity is detected by minute. This option is only available when the connection type is “Connect on Demand.”
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3.3.4 Setup Procedure for PPTP xDSL
PPTP xDSL requires two kinds of settings: WAN interface setting (setup IP address) and PPTP setting (PPTP user name and password).
Figure 3-23. WAN interface settings screen.
Starting from the WAN interface setting, select how you obtain an IP address from your service provider here. Choose “Obtain
an IP address automatically” (equal to DHCP, refer to the Cable Modem section in 3.3.1), or use the following IP address (that is,
static IP address). WAN interface settings must be correctly set, or the Internet connection will fail even if the PPTP settings are
correct. Contact your Internet service provider if you don’t know what you should enter in these fields.
Now go to the PPTP settings section:
Figure 3-24. PPTP settings screen.
Table 3-5. PPTP settings options.
Item Description
User ID (1): Type in the user ID (user name) assigned by your Internet service provider here.
Password (2): Type in the password assigned by your Internet service provider here.
PPTP Type in the IP address of PPTP gateway assigned by your Internet service provider here.
Gateway (3):
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Table 3-5 (continued). PPTP settings options.
Item Description
Connection ID (4): Type in the connection ID here; this is optional and you can leave it blank.
MTU (5): Type in the MTU value of your network connection here. If you don’t know it, you can use the
default value.
BEZEQ-ISRAEL (6): Setting item BEZEQ-ISRAEL is only required to be checked if you’re using the service provided
by BEZEQ network in Israel.
Connection type (7): Select the type of Internet connection you want to use. Refer to the previous section for
detailed descriptions.
Idle Time Out (8): Type in the idle time out for the Internet connection you want to use. Refer to the Section
3.3.3 for detailed descriptions.
When you finish with all settings, click on the “OK” (9) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click on the “Back”
button.
3.3.5 Setup Procedure for L2TP xDSL
L2TP is another popular connection method for xDSL and other Internet connection types, and all required setting items are the
same as the PPTP connection.
Like PPTP, there are two kinds of required settings, starting with WAN Interface Settings.
Figure 3-25. WAN interface settings.
Select how you obtain an IP address from your service provider here. Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” (equal to
DHCP—refer to Section 3.2.1), or “Use the following IP address” (equal to static IP address—refer to Section 3.5.2).
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WAN interface settings must be correctly set, or the Internet connection will fail even if the PPTP settings settings are correct.
Contact your Internet service provider if you don’t know how you should fill in these fields.
Next, go to the L2TP settings section.
Figure 3-26. L2TP settings screen.
Table 3-6. L2TP options.
Item Description
User ID (1): Type in the user ID (user name) assigned by your Internet service provider here.
Password (2): Type in the password assigned by your Internet service provider here.
L2TP Gateway (3): Type in the PPTP gateway’s IP address assigned by your Internet service provider here.
MTU (4): Type in the network connection’s MTU value here. If you don’t know, you can use the default
value.
Connection type (5): Select the type of Internet connection you want to use; refer to the last section for detailed
descriptions.
Idle Time Out (6): Type in the idle time out of the Internet connection you want to use, and refer to the last sec-
tion for detailed descriptions.
When you finish with all settings, please click on the “OK” (7) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click on the
“Back” button.
3.3.6 Setup Procedure for Telstra Big Pond
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Figure 3-27. Telstra big pond setup.
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This setting only works when you’re using Telstra big pond’s network service in Australia.
Table 3-7. Telstra big pond options.
Item Description
User Name (1): Type in the user name assigned by Telstra.
Password (2): Type in the password assigned by Telstra.
User device login Check this box to choose the login server by yourself.
server manually (3):
Login Server (4): Type in the login server’s IP address here.
When you finish with all settings, click on the “OK” (5) button; if you want to go back to the previous menu, click on the “Back”
button.
When all settings are finished, you’ll see the following message displayed:
Figure 3-28. Settings saved successfully screen.
Click on the “Apply” button to prepare to restart the router, and you’ll see this message:
Figure 3-29. System restart screen.
Wait for about 30 seconds, then click on the “OK” button. You’ll be back to the router management interface again, and the
router is ready with new settings.
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