DIGISOL DG-BR4313NG User Manual
DG-BR4313NG
300Mbps Wireless Green 3G Broadband Router
User Manual
As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice
V1.0
2012-11-12
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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any software described in this
manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following
their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes
the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the
right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents
thereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.
Trademarks:
DIGISOL™ is a trademark of Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All other trademarks
are the property of the respective manufacturers.
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 3G BROADBAND ROUTER............................................................ 12
2. SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP .................................................................................................. 14
2-1 HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 14
2-2 CONNECTING TO WIRELESS BROADBAND ROUTER BY WEB BROWSER ............................................................ 24
2-2-1 Windows 95/98 IP address setup: ........................................................................................ 25
2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup: ......................................................................................... 27
2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup: ............................................................................................. 29
2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup .......................................................................................... 31
2-2-5 Connecting the router’s management interface by web browser ....................................... 33
2-3 USING QUICK SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 35
2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘3G/3.5G’: ............................................................................................ 39
2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’: ................................................................................... 40
2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL: ..................................................................................... 41
2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL: ........................................................................................ 42
2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’: ......................................................................................... 44
2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’: ......................................................................................... 46
2-3-7 Procedure for Saving the Settings ........................................................................................ 48
2-4 GENERAL SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 49
2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization ........................................................................... 50
2-4-2 Change management password .......................................................................................... 51
2-4-3 Remote Management .......................................................................................................... 53
2-5 SETUP INTERNET CONNECTION (WAN SETUP) ....................................................................................... 55
2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘3G/3.5G’ ............................................................................................. 56
2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’ ........................................................................................ 57
2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’: ............................................................................................ 59
2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’: ............................................................................................... 60
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2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’: ................................................................................................. 62
2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’: .................................................................................................. 64
2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’: ................................................................................................... 66
2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’: ................................................................................................ 68
2-6 WIRED LAN CONFIGURATIONS ............................................................................................................ 70
2-6-1 LAN IP section: ..................................................................................................................... 71
2-6-2 DHCP Server: ........................................................................................................................ 72
2-6-3 Static DHCP Lease Table: ...................................................................................................... 73
2-7 WIRELESS LAN CONFIGURATIONS ........................................................................................................ 75
2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................ 76
2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings ................................................................................................. 78
2-7-3 Wireless Security.................................................................................................................. 80
2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security .............................................................................................................. 80
2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy .................................................................................................. 81
2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) ..................................................................................................... 84
2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS ................................................................................................................................ 85
2-7-4 Wireless Access Control ....................................................................................................... 87
2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ............................................................................................... 89
2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network ...................................................................................... 91
3. ADVANCED FUNCTIONS ............................................................................................................. 92
3-1 QUALITY OF SERVICE (QOS) ................................................................................................................ 92
3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings................................................................................................................ 92
3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule .............................................................................................................. 94
3-2 NETWORK ADDRESS TRANSLATION (N AT ) ............................................................................................. 97
3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function) ........................................................... 97
3-2-2 Port Forwarding ................................................................................................................... 98
3-2-3 Virtual Server ..................................................................................................................... 100
3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications ............................................................................... 102
3-2-5 UPnP Setting ...................................................................................................................... 104
3-2-6 ALG Settings ....................................................................................................................... 105
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3-2-7 Static Routing ..................................................................................................................... 106
3-3 FIREWALL ...................................................................................................................................... 108
3-3-1 Access Control .................................................................................................................... 109
3-3-1-1 Add PC ....................................................................................................................................... 112
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3-3-2 URL Blocking ...................................................................................................................... 114
3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention ....................................................................................................... 116
3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings ............................................................................................................ 118
3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) .................................................................................................. 120
3-4 FAILOVER ...................................................................................................................................... 122
3-4 SYSTEM STATU S .............................................................................................................................. 125
3-4-1 System information and firmware version ......................................................................... 125
3-4-2 Internet Connection Status ................................................................................................ 126
3-4-3 Device Status...................................................................................................................... 127
3-4-4 System Log ......................................................................................................................... 128
3-4-5 Security Log........................................................................................................................ 129
3-4-6 Active DHCP client list ........................................................................................................ 130
3-4-7 Statistics ............................................................................................................................. 130
3-4-8 Modem Info ....................................................................................................................... 131
3-5 TOOLS .......................................................................................................................................... 132
3-5-1 Configuration Backup and Restore..................................................................................... 132
3-5-2 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................. 133
3-5-3 Reboot................................................................................................................................ 134
4 APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................. 135
4-1 HARDWARE SPECIFICATION ............................................................................................................... 135
4-2 TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................... 136
4-3 GLOSSARY ..................................................................................................................................... 139
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1. Product Information
1-1 Introduction and Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing DG-BR4313NG 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Green 3G
Broadband Router! DG-BR4313NG is an energy-efficient router which helps to save more
power by using an embedded power amplifier. DG-BR4313NG 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-BR4313NG transmits optimum power depending upon the
distance of wireless clients from the router. DG-BR4313NG 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 300Mbps (transfer data rate).
Other features of this router include:
• High Internet Access throughput.
• Wireless speed up to 300Mbps.
• Allows multiple users to share a single Internet line.
• Shares a single Cable or xDSL internet connection.
• Share 3G USB Cellular modem.
• 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.
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• 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:
1. This router is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this router outdoor.
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.
4. If you want to place this Router at a height or mount on the wall, please make sure
it is firmly secured. Falling from a height would damage the router and its
accessories and warranty will be void.
5. Accessories of this router, like antenna and power supply, are dangerous to small
children. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
6. The Router will get heated up when used for long time (This is normal and is not a
malfunction). DO NOT put this Access Point on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials.
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7. 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.
8. If the router falls into water when it’s powered, DO NOT use your hands to pick it
up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an
experienced electrical 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
immediately, and call the 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 6.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
above, Opera / Safari / Firefox / Google Chrome 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-BR4313NG Wireless Broadband Router
• Switching power adapter (5V DC, 2A)
• USB cable (1 No.)
• Quick Installation Guide
• Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual, QIG & Utility)
• Patch chord (1 No.)
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LED Name
LED Color
Light Status
Description
P (Power)
Green
On
Router is switched on and correctly powered.
On
Wireless WPS function is enabled.
Off
Wireless network is switched off.
Flashing
Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving
data).
WAN
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).
1-5 Get Familiar with your new wireless 3G broadband router
Front Panel
WLAN Amber
Green
LAN (1~4) Green
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Back Panel
Interfaces
Description
Antennas
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 function. Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to
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.
USB Port
Connect 3G USB data card.
3dBi Antenna
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Radio ON/OFF LAN port WAN Port 3G USB Port
Reset/WPS Power Connector
restore all settings to factory defaults, and press this button for less
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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.
2. Connect all your computers, network devices (switch / hub) to the LAN port of the
router.
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3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC / 2A) 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.
Explore the CD and execute the “RWizard.exe” file. Below given screen will
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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 approximately 55 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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If you are not sure which Internet Connection Type you use, please contact
• Verify the Internet Connection Type the wizard has detected. If it is not correct, please
configure it manually. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
Note:
your Internet Service Provider for this information.
Note: All the software utility installation steps mentioned above are the common
steps to be followed for all the modes.
Below mentioned are the configuration steps for each of the modes.
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• Enter the settings for your Internet Connection Type .
3G/3.5G
Select the Country and ISP from drop down list. Enter the APN, Username, Password and AT Dial
Script, then click ‘Next’ to continue.
Dynamic IP (Cable Modem users)
Click on ‘Clone’ to clone the MAC address of your PC with the WAN port of the router, then click
‘Next’ to continue.
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Note: Once the parameters for each mode, as explained above are
PPPoE (DSL users)
Enter the user name and password provided by your ISP then click ‘Next’.
Static IP
Enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS address by your ISP, then
click ‘Next’.
configured, following are the wireless configuration steps mentioned below.
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• 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.
• Configure a name for your wireless network. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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• Configure the security key for your wireless network. Check ‘Enable WPA Pre-Shared
Key’. Enter 8 to 63 characters into WPA-Pre-Shared Key. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
• 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
Windows 2000 - please go to
Windows XP - please go to
Windows Vista - please go to
section 2-2-1
section 2-2-2
section 2-2-3
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 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 the
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 the 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 the
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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