DIGISOL DG-BR4000N, DG-BR4000NG User Manual
DG-BR4000NG
150Mbps Wireless Green Broadband Router
User Manual
2011-12-14
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice
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damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the
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Trademarks:
DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks
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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 computer manufacturer must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the
safe use of the equipment.
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Federal Communication Commission
Interference Statement
FCC Part 15
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 limitations 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
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into a different outlet from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult your local distributors or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
• Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits
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.
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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 antenna and person’s body (excluding extremities of hands, wrist and feet)
during wireless modes of operation.
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.
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 Exposure
Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency
exposure limits, human proximity 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.
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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 manufacture must therefore be allowed 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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INDEX
1. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................................9
1-1 INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY INFORMATION...................................................................................9
1-2 SAFETY INFORMATION..................................................................................................................10
1-3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................11
1-4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................................................................11
1-5 GET FAMILIAR WITH YOUR NEW WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER .................................................12
2. SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP..............................................................................................14
2-1 HARDW ARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................14
2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER BY WEB BROWSER ...........................................23
2-2-1 Wi ndows 95/98 IP address setup:........................................................................................24
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup:.........................................................................................26
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:............................................................................................28
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup ..........................................................................................30
2-2-5 Connecting the router’s management interface by web browser.........................................32
2-3 USING QUICK SETUP ....................................................................................................................33
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’...................................................................................36
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’:.................................................................................37
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL .....................................................................................38
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’.......................................................................................40
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’ .......................................................................................42
2-3-6 Procedure for Saving the Settings .......................................................................................44
2-4 GENERAL SETUP...........................................................................................................................44
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ...........................................................................45
2-4-2 Change management password...........................................................................................46
2-4-3 Remote Management...........................................................................................................48
2-5 SETUP INTERNET CONNECTION (WAN SETUP).............................................................................50
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’.......................................................................................51
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’............................................................................................53
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’..............................................................................................54
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’................................................................................................56
2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: ...............................................................................................58
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2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’:.................................................................................................60
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’:..............................................................................................62
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’.................................................................................................64
2-6 WIRED LAN CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................................................... 67
2-6-1 LAN IP section:...................................................................................................................68
2-6-2 DHCP Server:.....................................................................................................................69
2-6-3 Static DHCP Lease Table:...................................................................................................70
2-7 WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATIONS...............................................................................................72
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings........................................................................................................73
2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘Access Point’:............................................................................................75
2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for Station (Infrastructure)................................................................................77
2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for AP Bridge (Point to Point)..........................................................................78
2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for AP Bridge-Point to Multi-Point...................................................................79
2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for AP Bridge – WDS.......................................................................................80
2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for Universal Repeater......................................................................................81
2-7-2 Advanced W ireless Settings .................................................................................................83
2-7-3 Wi r ele ss Security .................................................................................................................85
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security.............................................................................................................86
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy ................................................................................................86
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WP A ) ...................................................................................................89
2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS.............................................................................................................................91
2-7-4 Wi r eless Access Contr ol.......................................................................................................93
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)..............................................................................................95
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wir eless Network......................................................................................97
3. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS .............................................................................................................98
3-1 QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS).........................................................................................................98
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings ..............................................................................................................98
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule...........................................................................................................101
3-2 NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (NAT).................................................................................103
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)......................................................103
3-2-2 Port Forwarding................................................................................................................104
3-2-3 V irtual Server....................................................................................................................107
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications.............................................................................109
3-2-5 UPnP Setting..................................................................................................................... 112
3-2-6 ALG Settings...................................................................................................................... 113
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FIREWALL...................................................................................................................................114
3-3-1 Access Control...................................................................................................................115
3-3-1-1 Add PC...................................................................................................................................... 118
3-3-2 URL Blocking....................................................................................................................120
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention.......................................................................................................122
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings................................................................................................ ........... 125
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)................................................................................................127
3-4 SYSTEM STATUS .........................................................................................................................129
3-4-1 System information and firmware version.........................................................................129
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status................................................................................................130
3-4-3 Device Status.....................................................................................................................130
3-4-4 System Log ........................................................................................................................131
3-4-5 Security Log....................................................................................................................... 132
3-4-6 Active DHCP client list .....................................................................................................133
3-4-7 Statistics ............................................................................................................................133
3-5 TOOLS ........................................................................................................................................134
3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore ...................................................................................134
3-5-2 Firmware Upgr ade............................................................................................................135
3-5-3 System Reset......................................................................................................................137
4. APPENDIX......................................................................................................................................138
4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION........................................................................................................138
4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................................................139
4-3 GLOSSARY..................................................................................................................................141
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1. Product Information
1-1 Introduction and Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing DG-BR4000NG 150Mbps 802.11n Wireless Green
Broadband Router! DG-BR4000NG is an energy-efficient router which helps to save
more power by using an embedded power amplifier. DG-BR4000NG is a power
efficient router which saves host power by off-loading CPU when WLAN is idle.
The Smart Tx Power Control mechanism in DG-BR4000NG transmits optimum
power depending upon the distance of wireless clients from the router. DGBR4000NG is the best choice for Small office / Home office users, all computers
and network devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem internet connection at
high speed. Easy install procedures allow computer users to setup a network
environment in very short time - within minutes, even inexperienced users. When
the number of your computers and network-enabled devices grow, you can also
expand the number of network slots by simply connecting a hub or switch, to extend
the scope of your network.
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 files up to 150Mbps (transfer data rate).
Other features of this router include:
High Internet Access throughput
Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line
Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection
Access private LAN servers from the internet
Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
Works with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices
Supports DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup
Supports multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure, Wireless
Bridge and Universal Repeater.
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Supports WISP mode for accessing Internet through wireless network
Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, QoS,
DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.
Allows you to monitor the router’s status like: 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)
Provides Auto MDI / MDI-X function for all wired Ethernet ports.
Supports Green WLAN for smart Tx power saving, Implicit
Rx power saving and CPU offload.
1-2 Safety Information
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow the safety
instructions as mentioned below:
This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
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2. DO NOT place this router close to a hot or humid area, like kitchen or bathroom.
Also, do not leave this router in the car during summer.
3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the router first.
If you want to place this Router at a height or mount on the wall, please make sure
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it is firmly secured. Falling from a height would damage the router and its
accessories and warranty will be void.
Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are dangerous to small
5.
children. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
The Router will get heated up when used for long time (This is normal and is not a
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malfunction). DO NOT put this Access Point on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials.
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There’s no user-serviceable part inside the router. If you find 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.
If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hands to pick it
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up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an
experienced electrical technician for help.
If you smell something strange, or even see some smoke coming out from the
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router or power supply, remove the power supply or switch the electrical power
off immediately, and call dealer of purchase for help.
1-3 System Requirements
Notebook or desktop computer with network adapter (wired/wireless)
Internet connection, provided by xDSL or cable modem with a RJ-45
Ethernet port.
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 – 240V, 50/60Hz)
1-4 Package Contents
Before you start using this router, please check if there’s anything missing in the
package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:
DG-BR4000NG Wireless Broadband Router
Switching power adapter (5V DC, 1A)
Rubber feet (4 Nos.)
Quick Installation Guide
Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual, Utility & Firmware)
Patch chord (1 No.)
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1-5 Get familiar with your new wireless broadband router
Front Panel
LED Name LED Color Light Status Description
P (Power) Green On Router is switched on and correctly powered.
On Wireless WPS function is enabled.
WLAN Amber
WAN Green
LAN (1~4) Green
Off Wireless network is switched off.
Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
Flashing
On WAN port is connected.
Off WAN port is not connected.
Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
On LAN port is connected.
Off LAN port is not connected.
Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).
data).
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Interfaces Description
Antenna It is a 3dBi dipole antenna.
Radio ON/OFF Switch the button to activate or deactivate the wireless functions.
After switching the button, the router will be reset automatically
for enabling the new setting.
Reset / WPS Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings) or
start WPS function. Press 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.
LAN (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 Network Setup
2-1 Hardware and Software Installation
Hardware Installation:-
Please follow the below mentioned instructions to build the network connection
between your new WIRELESS router and your computers, network devices:
1. Connect your xDSL / cable modem to the WAN port of the router by an Ethernet
cable.
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2. Connect all your computers, network devices (switch / hub) to the LAN port of
the router.
3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC / 1A) to the wall socket, and then connect it
to the ‘Power’ socket of the router.
4. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. Power LED ‘P’ should be steadily ON,
WAN and LAN LEDs should be ON. Check if the computer / network device
connected to the respective port of the router is powered ON and correctly
connected. If power LED ‘P’ is not ON, or any LED you expected is not ON,
please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible
reasons and solution.
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Software Installation:-
Insert the Setup CD into your CD-ROM drive of notebook/desktop computer.
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Explore the CD and execute the “EZWizard.exe” file. Below given screen will
appear. Click 'Next' to Continue.
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Connect one end of a network cable to the WAN port of the router and the other
end to the DSL/Cable modem. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Connect one end of the provided network cable to one of the LAN ports (1~4) of
the router and the other end to your computer. Click ‘Next’ to continue with the
installation.
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Power on the Router. It will take approxi mately 30 seconds for the router to boot
up completely. Ensure that all the LED’s on the router are ON. If not, try the
above steps again else click ‘Next’ to continue.
Enter the Router’s password to log in to the Router. The default password is
“1234”. It is recommended to change the router’s password to protect it from
being accessed by other users. If you do not wish to change the current
password, you can leave “New Password” and “Confirm New Password” fields
blank. Click ‘Log in’ to continue.
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Verify the Internet Connection Type the wizard has detected. If it is not correct,
please configure it manually. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Note: If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you use, please contact
your Internet Service Provider for this information.
Enter the settings for your Internet Connection Ty pe.
Dynamic IP (Cable Modem users)
Click on ‘Clone’ to clone t he MAC address of your PC with the WAN port of the router, then
click ‘Next’ to continue.
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PPPoE (DSL users)
Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP then click ‘Next’.
Please wait while the Wizard tries to connect to the Internet. If you see the
window “Internet Connection Succeed”, your router has been successfully
connected to the Internet. Please click ‘Next’ to configure the wireless settings.
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Configure a name for your wireless network. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Configure the security key for your wirele ss netwo rk. Chec k ‘Enable WPA Pre-
Shared Key’. Enter 8 to 63 characters into WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click ‘Next’
to continue.
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Verify the settings you just configured for the Router. Click ‘Finish’ to restart the
Router. This will take about 60 seconds.
Congratulations! Your router configuration is now finished.
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2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser
After the network connection is setup, next step is to setup the
router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in
your network environment.
Please use the web browser to configure the router. A computer
with wired Ethernet connection to the router is required for this
first-time configuration.
Before you start to configure the router (default IP 192.168.2.1), please
configure the IP address of the computer in the same network Class as
that of the router.
If the operating system of your computer is….
Windows 95/98 - please go to
indows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2
W
indows XP - please go to section 2-2-3
W
section 2-2-1
Windows Vista - please go to section 2-2-4
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2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup:
1. Click ‘Start’ button (it should be located at the 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 ‘Specify an IP address’, then input the following settings
in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.2.1
Click ‘OK’ when finish.
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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, Right click on ‘Local Area Connection’ and select
‘Properties’, Local Area Connection Properties window will appear.
Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’, then click ‘Properties’
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following
settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.2.1
Click ‘OK’ when finish.
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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. Click ‘Network Connections’, Right click on
‘Local Area Connection’ and select Properties, Local Area Connection
Properties window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’,
and then click ‘Properties’.
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2. Select ‘Use the following IP address’, then input the following
settings in respective field:
IP address: 192.168.2.2
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Default gateway: 192.168.2.1
Click ‘OK’ when finish.
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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 on ‘View Network Status and
Tasks’ and then click on ‘Manage Network Connections’. Right-click
‘Local Area Connection’, 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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