DIGISOL DG-HR3420 User Manual

DG-HR3420

300Mbps WI-FI BROADBAND 3G HOME ROUTER

WITH USB PORT

User Manual

V1.0

2014-09-10

As our products undergo continuous development the specifications are subject to change without prior notice

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COPYRIGHT

Copyright 2014 by Smartlink Network Systems Ltd. All rights reserved. No part of
this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
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with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties,
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manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following
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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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INDEX

1. Product Introduction.................................................................................................. 4

1-1 Introduction and Safety Information...............................................................4

1-2 Safety Information........................................................................................... 5

1-3 System Requirements.......................................................................................6

1-4 Package Contents............................................................................................6

2. Hardware Installation................................................................................................ 7

2-1 Get Familiar with your new wireless broadband router.................................7

2-1-1 Front Panel........................................................................................... 7

2-1-2 Back Panel........................................................................................... 9

2-2 Typical install................................................................................................10

3. Quick Install Guide................................................................................................. 12

3-1 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser...........................12

3-2 Getting Started.............................................................................................. 15

3-3 Using Wizard.................................................................................................17

3-4 Using Setup................................................................................................... 24

3-5 Advanced....................................................................................................... 47

3-6 Service...........................................................................................................60

3-7 Maintenance..................................................................................................71

4. Appendix................................................................................................................. 77

5. Glossary...................................................................................................................79

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 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.

 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, Wireless Bridge and Universal

 Advanced network and security features like: Special Applications, QoS, DMZ,

 Allows you to monitor the router’s status like: DHCP Client Log, System Log,

 Easy to use Web-based GUI for network configuration and management

 Remote management function allows configuration and upgrades from a remote

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

1. Product Introduction

1-1 Introduction and Safety Information

Thank you for purchasing DG-HR3420 300Mbps 802.11n Wireless Broadband Home
Router! DG-HR3420 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:

Repeater.

Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.

Security Log and Device/Connection Status.

purposes.

computer (over the Internet).

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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.

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.

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 Notebook or desktop computer with network adapter (wired/wireless)

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

 Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista

 Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Netscape Navigator 4.7

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

 DG-HR3420 Wireless Broadband Home Router

 Power adapter (5V DC, 1.5 A)

 Rubber Feet (4 Nos.)

 Quick Installation Guide

 Installation Guide CD (includes User Manual & QIG)

 Patch Cord (1 No.)

 USB extension cable (1 no.)

1-3 System Requirements

port.

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

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:

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2. Hardware Installation

2-1 Get Familiar with your new wireless broadband router

2-1-1 Front Panel

LED Name LED Status Indication

Power (PWR) On Router is switched on and correctly powered.

On WAN port is connected.

WAN

LAN(1-4) On LAN port is connected.

Off WAN port is not connected.

Blinking WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

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Off LAN port is not connected.

Blinking LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

On Wireless network is switched on.

WLAN

Off Wireless network is switched off.

Blinking Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

A wireless device has been successfully added to the

On

WPS

network by WPS function.

Off WPS process is not initiated.

A wireless device is connecting to the network by

Blinking

WPS function.

USB On USB Device is connected

Off USB Device is not connected

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2-1-2 Back Panel

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Interfaces Description

Antennas

Power on/off

These antennas are 5dBi dipole omnidirectional antennas.

Press this button to power on/off the router.

button

Power

LAN (1 – 4)

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter.
Please use the power adapter provided with this Wireless Router.
Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4.

The WPS/WIFI button has two functions:

WPS/WIFI

WPS: Press this button for more than 5 seconds to initiate WPS.
WIFI: Press this button for less than 5 seconds to enable WLAN.
Reset the router to factory default settings (clear all settings).

Reset

Press this button and hold for approximately 5 seconds to restore
all settings to factory defaults.

WAN

USB Port

Wide Area Network (WAN / Internet) port.
To connect compatible USB Devices (3G Dongle, USB Mass

Storage)

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

2. Connect all your computers, network devices (switch / hub) to the LAN port of

2-2 Typical install

Hardware Installation:

Please follow the below mentioned instructions to build the network connection
between your new WIRELESS router and your computers, network devices:

cable.

the router.

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3. Connect the power adapter (5V DC / 1.5A) to the wall socket, and then connect it

to the ‘Power’ socket of the router.

3. Please check all LEDs on the front panel. Power LED ‘PWR’ should be steadily

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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 ‘PWR’ is not ON, or any LED you expected is not ON,
please recheck the cabling.

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1. On your computer desktop right click "My Network Places" and select

2. Right click "local Area Network Connection" and select "Properties".

3. Quick Install Guide

3-1 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 192.168.1.1), please configure the
IP address of the computer in the same network class as that of the router.

Set the Network Configurations:

"Properties".

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3. Select "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and click "Properties".

4. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" or select "Use the following IP

address(S)".

A. Select "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS server

address automatically". Click "OK".

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B. “Use the following IP address (S)"

IP Address: 192.168.1.XXX (XXX is a number from 2~254)
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Gateway: 192.168.1.1
DNS Server: You need to input the DNS server address provided by your ISP.
Otherwise, you can use the Router's default gateway as the DNS proxy server.

Click "OK" to save the configurations.

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3-2 Getting Started

Connecting the router’s management interface by web browser:
After you assign an IP address to the computer, open the web browser, and type the
IP address of the router in the address bar as ‘http://192.168.1.1’.

The following message should be shown:

Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is
‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘Login’ button, and you can see
the web management interface of this router:

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NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, and you’re

being prompted to input user name and password again, it
means you did not input username and password correctly.
Please retype user name and password again.

TIP: This page shows the current status and some basic settings of
the device.

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3-3 Using Wizard

This router provides a ‘Quick Setup Wizard’ procedure, which will help you to
complete all the required settings you need to access the Internet in very short time.
Please follow the instructions mentioned below to complete the ‘Quick Setup’:

Please go to Quick Setup Wizard menu by clicking on ‘Wizard’ button.

Please follow the steps and complete the router configuration.

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Step 1 WAN Connection Setting:

1) If “DHCP” option is selected the following screen will appear.

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Connection
Mode

Mode of WAN connection.

WAN IP Settings Under DHCP Mode, the Router will obtain the IP address on

WAN port.
DNS Settings You can either attain DNS automatically or set DNS manually.
DNS Server1/2 User can define the DNS server address.

After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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2) If “Static IP” is selected, the following screen will appear.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Connection
Mode

Select the mode of WAN connection.

IP address Enter the IP address.
Net mask Enter the net mask.
Gateway Enter the gateway.
Default Route Enable or Disable the default route.
DNS Settings You can either attain DNS automatically or Set DNS manually.
DNS Server1/2 User can define the DNS server address.

After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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3) If “PPPoE” is selected, the following screen will appear.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Connection
Mode

Select the mode of WAN connection.

PPP Settings Enter the user name and password assigned by your Internet

service provider here.
WAN IP Settings The Router will obtain the IP address from the ISP.
Default Route Enable or Disable the default route.
DNS Settings You can either attain DNS automatically or Set DNS manually.
DNS Server1/2 User can define the DNS server address.

After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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4) 3G

Router will support only compatible USB 3G Dongles and the support list can be
downloaded from www.digisol.com or call 1800 209 3444 or email to

[e-mail]

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

PIN Enter the Pin – Check with 3G Service provider.

APN Enter the APN - Check with 3G Service provider.

Dial Number Enter the dial number e.g. *99#, #777 etc. as per ISP.

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User Name Enter username – Check with 3G service provider.

Password Enter password – Check with 3G service provider.

After the settings are done click on “Next”.

Step 2: Wireless Settings

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Wireless You can enable or disable wireless.
Band You can select the appropriate band setting form the list.
SSID This is the name of wireless network. Input the SSID name.
Wireless Security If the access point enables wireless security, you have to follow

the same settings in order to access the access point.

After the settings are done click on “Next”.

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Step 3: Save Settings

Here is the description of every setup item:

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Parameter Description

WAN Mode The selected WAN mode will appear here.
IP Setting IP setting as configured will be displayed here.
DNS Setting DNS Setting as configured will appear here.
Wireless Enable or Disable will appear for wireless.

To apply the changes, click on “Apply Changes”. To cancel the changes, click on
“Cancel”. To go back to the previous screen click on “Back”.

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3-4 Using Setup

Step 1 Setup WAN Connection Type:

Below given ‘WAN Connection Type’ screen will appear.

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Please choose the broadband (Internet connection) type you’re using in this page.
There are three types of Internet connection DHCP, Static IP and PPPoE.

If you’re not sure, please contact your Internet service provider. A wrong Internet
connection type will cause connection problem, and you will not be able to connect
to the internet.

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NOTE: Some service providers use ‘DHCP’ (Dynamic Host

Configuration Protocol) to assign IP address to your router. In
this case, you can choose ‘Dynamic IP’ as Internet connection
type.

If you want to go back to previous step, please press ‘Back’ button.

A) Setup procedure for ‘DHCP’:

Select DHCP to obtain IP Address information automatically from your ISP.

Usually Cable Modem and the router will automatically obtain an IP address from the
DHCP server.

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B) Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’:

Select Static IP Address if IP information is provided to you by your ISP. You will
need to enter in the IP address, subnet mask, gateway address and DNS address
provided to you by your ISP. Each IP address entered in the fields must be in the
appropriate IP form, which are four octets separated by a dot (x.x.x.x). The Router
will not accept the IP address if it is not in this format. Below given screen will be
displayed.

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C) Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’:

Choose PPPoE. (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) If your ISP uses a PPPoE
connection it will provide you with a username and password. This option is typically
used for DSL services. Below given screen will be displayed.

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Step 2 Setup 3G Connection Type:

This page is used to configure the parameters for your 3G network access.

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

PIN Code Enter the Pin code – Check with 3G Service provider.
APN Enter the APN - Check with 3G Service provider.
Dial Number Enter the dial number e.g: *99#, #777 etc. as per ISP.
User Name Enter username – Check with 3G service provider.
Password Enter password – Check with 3G service provider.
Connection type Persistent means Automatic dial & Manual means manual dial.

Idle time Please set the time in minutes if connection type is manual

mode.

NAPT Enable/Disable Network Address Port Translation.

Default Route Enable/ Disable default route.
MTU Set Maximum Transfer Unit.Default value is 1500.

IP Type

3G to wired
switch time(s)

Select IPv4 or IPv6 or Both.

Set the time in seconds.

Note: WAN Fail over to 3G mode functions only when the RJ-45 WAN port is

physically down or the cable is unplugged.

To apply the changes, click on “Apply Changes”. To cancel the changes, click on
“Reset”.

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Step 3 Setup LAN:

Below given ‘LAN’ screen will appear.

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

IP address

Enter the LAN IP address.

Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask.
Secondary IP Secondary IP address of any subnet can be added to manage

the router.

IGMP Snooping If enabled, the router will listen to the IGMP traffic or

conversations between the hosts and routers on the network.

MAC Address Control Using this feature the LAN clients are allowed and

disallowed access to internet on the selected LAN/WLAN
port.

MAC Address Table The MAC address listed will be allowed to access the

internet.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Next’; if you want to go back to previous
menu, click ‘Back’.

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A) DHCP MODE

1) Enable the DHCP server if you are using this device as DHCP server. This page

2) Enable the DHCP Relay if you are using the other DHCP server to assign IP

3) If you choose “None”, then the modem will do nothing when the host requests an

This page can be used to configure the DHCP mode. DHCP relay or DHCP server.

lists the IP address pools available to host on your LAN. The device distributes
numbers in the pool to host on your network as they request internet access.

address to your host on the LAN. You can set the DHCP server IP address.

IP address.

B) DHCP Static

This page lists the fixed IP/MAC address on your LAN. The device distributes the
number configured to hosts on your network as they request internet access.

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Global

Address

Specify the LAN global ipv6 address, which may be assigned by

ISP.

RA Setting

Enable Enable or disable the Router Advertisement feature.

M Flag

Enable or disable the “Managed address configuration” flag in RA

packet.

O Flag Enable or disable the “Other configuration” flag in RA packet.

Max interval

The maximum time allowed between sending unsolicited multicast

Router Advertisements from the interface, in seconds.

Note: The Max Interval must not be less than 4 seconds and not

greater than 1800 seconds.

C) LAN IPv6

This page is used to configure IPv6 LAN settings. User can set RA server work mode
and LAN DHCPv6 server work mode.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

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Min Interval

The minimum time allowed between sending unsolicited multicast

Router Advertisements from the interface, in seconds.

Note: The Min Interval must not be less than 3 seconds and not

greater than 0.75 * Max Interval.

Prefix Mode

Specify the RA feature prefix mode:

“Auto”: The RA prefix will use WAN dhcp-pd prefix.

“Manual”: User will specify the prefix Address, Length, Preferred

time and Valid time.

DHCPv6 Setting

DHCPv6

Mode

Specify the dhcpv6 server mode:

“None”: Close dhcpv6 server.

“Manual”: dhcpv6 server is opened and user specifies the dhcpv6

server address pool and other parameters.

“Auto”: dhcpv6 server is opened and it can use Wan dhcp-pd prefix

to generate address pool.

Step 4 Wireless Setup:

This page is used to configure the parameters for your wireless network.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Band

Select the appropriate radio band. The default setting is

2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Mode Select the desired mode.
SSID This is the name of wireless network. Input the SSID name.

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Channel width Select any channel width from the pull-down list.
Control sideband There are two bands upper and lower. The upper band

comprises of channel numbers from 5 to 11. The lower band
comprises of channel numbers from1 to 7.

Channel number

Select the channel number form the list. You can choose any
channel number you want to use, and almost all wireless
clients can locate the channel you are using automatically
without any problem. However, it is still useful to
remember the channel number you use, some wireless client
supports manual channel number select, and this would help
in certain scenario when there is some radio communication
problem.

Radio Power
(Percent)

You can choose the transmission power of the radio signal.
The default one is 100%. It is recommended to choose the
default value 100%.

Associated clients Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button, then an “Active

Wireless Client Table” will pop up. You can see the status
of all active wireless stations that are connected to the
access point.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

Security Setup: This page allows you to set up the wireless security. Turn ON WEP
or WPA by using encryption keys could prevent any unauthorized access to your
wireless network.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

SSID Type

Select the SSID type.

Encryption Select the encryption type from the list.
Use 802.1x
Authentication
WPA-Authentication
Mode

Select the check box to enable 802.1x authentication.

Select Personal (Pre-Shared Key), enter the pre-shared key
in the Pre-Shared Key field.
Select Enterprise (RADIUS), enter the port, IP address and
password of the Radius server. You need to enter the
username and password provided by the Radius server
when the wireless client connects the router. If the
encryption is set to WEP, the router uses 802.1x

authentication, which is Radius authentication.
Pre-shared key format Select HEX or Pass phrase key type.
Pre-shared key Enter an encryption key.
Authentication Radius
Server

Enter the port, IP address and password of the Radius

server.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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Encryption options available:

WEP

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Key length

There are two types of WEP key lengths: 64-bit and 128-bit.

Using’128-bit’ is safer than ‘64-bit’, but will reduce some

data transfer performance.
Key format There are two types of key formats: ASCII and Hex. When

you select a key format, the number of characters of key

will be displayed. For example, if you select ’64-bit’ as key

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length, and ‘Hex’ as key format, you’ll see the message at

the right of‘Key Format’is Hex (10 characters), which

means the length of WEP key is 10 characters.

Default Tx key You can set the WEP key here.

Input WEP key characters here, the number of characters

must be the same as the number displayed at‘Key Format

’

field. You can use any alphanumerical characters (0-9, a-z

and A-Z) if you select‘ASCII’key format, and if you select

‘Hex’ as key format, you can use characters 0-9, a-f and
A-F.

Encryption keys 1-4

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Use 802.1x
authentication

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must

use a valid account to login to this wireless router before

accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed

by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by

IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during

communication. If there is a RADIUS server in your

environment, please enable this function. Check this box

and another sub-menu will appear:
Pre-Shared key format Select the type of pre-shared key, you can select pass phrase

(8 or more alphanumerical characters, up to 63), or Hex (64

characters of 0-9 and a-f).
Pre-Shared key Please input the WPA pass phrase here. It is not

recommended to use a word that can be found in a

dictionary due to security reason.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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WPA (TKIP) / WPA2 (TKIP)

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Use 802.1x
Authentication

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must

use a valid account to login to this wireless router before

accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed

by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by

IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during

communication. If there is a RADIUS server in your

environment, please enable this function. Check this box

and another sub-menu will appear:
Pre-shared
Key Format

Select the type of pre-shared key, you can select Pass phrase

(8 or more alphanumerical characters, up to 63), or Hex (64

characters of 0-9 and a-f).

Pre-shared
Key

Please input the WPA pass phrase here. It is not

recommended to use a word that can be found in a

dictionary due to security reason.
Authentication
RADUIS server

If you have a RADIUS server, this router can work with it

and provide safer wireless authentication.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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WPA (AES) / WPA2 (AES)

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Use 802.1x
Authentication

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must

use a valid account to login to this wireless router before

accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed

by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by

IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during

communication. If there is a RADIUS server in your

environment, please enable this function. Check this box

and another sub-menu will appear:
Pre-shared Key
Format

Select the type of pre-shared key, you can select Pass phrase

(8 or more alphanumerical characters, up to 63), or Hex (64

characters of 0-9 and a-f).

Pre-shared Key

Please input the WPA pass phrase here. It is not

recommended to use a word that can be found in a

dictionary due to security reason.
Authentication Radius
server

If you have a RADIUS server, this router can work with it

and provide safer wireless authentication.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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WPA2 Mixed

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Use 802.1x
Authentication

IEEE 802.1x is an authentication protocol. Every user must

use a valid account to login to this wireless router before

accessing the wireless LAN. The authentication is processed

by a RADIUS server. This mode only authenticates user by

IEEE 802.1x, but it does not encrypt the data during

communication. If there is a RADIUS server in your

environment, please enable this function. Check this box

and another sub-menu will appear:
Pre-shared
Key Format

Select the type of pre-shared key, you can select Pass phrase

(8 or more alphanumerical characters, up to 63), or Hex (64

characters of 0-9 and a-f).

Pre-shared
Key

Please input the WPA pass phrase here. It is not

recommended to use a word that can be found in a

dictionary due to security reason.
Authentication Radius
server

If you have a RADIUS server, this router can work with it

and provide safer wireless authentication.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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MBSSID: Here we provide several guest networks for your guests to use your router
to surf the Internet temporary. You can configure your SSID, security options and so
on. Guests can only access your router if you enable your guest network.

Choose menu “Wireless→MBSSID”, below given screen will be displayed.

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Access Control List:

You can specify what kind of service should be enabled in WAN on this page.
Packets available in the ACL list or from IP specified can enter the AP Router.

Choose menu “Wireless→Access Control List”, below given screen will be
displayed.

Advanced:

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Fragment Threshold

Used to fragment packets which help improve performance in
the presence of radio frequency (RF) interference.

RTS Threshold Determines the packet size of a transmission through the use of

the router to help control traffic flow.

Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not modify default

value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 100.

DTIM Interval Set the DTIM period of wireless radio. Do not modify default

value if you don’t know what it is, default value is 1.

Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value. Since most

of wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a
proper data transfer rate automatically, it’s not necessary to
change this value unless you know what will happen after
modification.

Preamble Type This is the length of the CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check)

block for communication between the router and wireless
clients. High network traffic areas should select Short preamble
type.

Broadcast SSID Decide if the wireless router will broadcast its own ESSID or

not. You can hide the ESSID of your wireless router (set the

option to‘Disable’), so only people those who know the ESSID

of your wireless router can get connected.

Relay Blocking Wireless isolation. Once this field is Enabled, the wireless

clients that are connected to the router cannot

intercommunicate.
Ethernet to Wireless
Blocking
WiFi Multicast to
Unicast

When enabled, the wireless network can communicate with the

Ethernet network or not.

Enable it to use unicast to transmit multicast packets.

Aggregation It is applied when the destination end of all MPDU are for one

STA.
Short GI It is not recommended to enable GI in obvious environment of

Multi-path effect.

When you finish with all settings, press ‘Apply changes’.

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WPS

Through this process, you can easily add wireless clients to the network without the
need for any specific configuration, such as SSID, security mode or password.

Choose menu “Wireless→WPS”, below given screen will be displayed.

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) is an easy way to connect to a wireless router.
To use the wizard to add a wireless client to WPS-enabled wireless router, the client
must support WPS.
Check the user manual or the box of the wireless client to confirm whether it supports
the WPS.
If the wireless client does not support WPS, you must configure it manually.
You can add wireless client by PIN mode. If you use PIN mode, you should input
client PIN code. Meanwhile you should start client WPS process. You can find client
PIN code on client manager.

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WDS

Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs,
like the Ethernet does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and set
MAC address of other APs which you want to communicate with in the table and
then enable the WDS. This page also allows you to setup the wireless security for
WDS. When enabled, you must make sure each WDS device has adopted the same
encryption algorithm and Key.

Choose menu “Wireless→WDS”, below given screen will be displayed.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

MAC Address

Input the MAC address of other wireless routers.

Comment You can add some comment for this item.

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Repeater

This feature is used to configure the parameters for wireless repeater.
Click “Site survey”. Wireless networks will be displayed in the list below. Select one
network and click “Next”.

Click on “Next”. The following screen will appear.

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3-5 Advanced

Click ‘Advanced’ menu on the top of web management interface, and the following
message will be displayed on your web browser:

Static Route

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Enable

Select the check box to enable routing.

Destination Enter the IP address of the destination device.
Subnet Mask Enter the subnet mask of the destination device.
Next Hop Enter the IP address of the next hop in the IP route to

the destination device.
Metric The metric cost for the destination.
Interface The interface for the specified route.
Static Route Table Lists the routing information here.

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IPv6 Static Route

Here is the description of every setup item:

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Destination

Enter the IP address of the destination device.

Prefix Length Enter the prefix length of the IPv6 address.
Next Hop Enter the IP address of the next hop in the IP route to

the destination device.
Interface The interface for the specified route.
IPv6 Static Route Table Lists the routing information here.

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Field

Description

RIP Select On. The router communicates with other RIP-enabled devices.
Apply Click it to save the settings of this page.
Interface Choose the router interface that uses RIP.
Receive
Version

Choose the interface version that receives RIP messages. You can
choose RIP1, RIP2, or Both.
Choose RIP1 indicates that the router receives RIP v1 messages.
Choose RIP2 indicates that the router receives RIP v2 messages.
Choose Both indicates that the router receives RIP v1 and RIP v2
messages.

Send Version The working mode for sending RIP messages. You can choose RIP1 or

RIP2.
Choose RIP1 indicates the router broadcasts RIP1 messages only.

Choose RIP2 indicates the router multicasts RIP2 messages only.
Add Click it to add the RIP interface to the Rip Config List.
Delete Select a row in the Rip Config List and click it to delete the row.

RIP

Enable the RIP if you are using this device as a RIP-enabled router to communicate
with others using the Routing Information Protocol.

Here is the description of every setup item:

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NAT

DMZ

A Demilitarized Zone is used to provide Internet services without sacrificing
unauthorized access to its local private network. Typically, the DMZ host contains
devices accessible to Internet traffic, such as Web (HTTP) servers, FTP servers,
SMTP (e-mail) servers and DNS servers.

Choose menu “Advanced→DMZ”, below given screen will be displayed.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

WAN Interface Select the WAN interface from the drop down list.

DMZ Host IP
Address

Enter DMZ host IP Address. Specify the LAN IP address of the
PC on which you want to have unrestricted Internet
communication.

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Virtual Server

The page allows you to configure virtual server, so others can access the server
through the Gateway.

Choose menu “Advanced→Virtual Server”, below given screen will be displayed.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

Usual Service Name

You can choose the type for the Usual Application Name on
the pull-down list.

User-defined Service

Enter a name for the rule.
Name
Protocol The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP.
WAN Port Enter the port that you want to open next to WAN port.
LAN Open Port Enter the port that you want to open next to LAN port.
LAN IP Address Enter the IP address of the computer on your local network

that you want to allow the incoming service to.

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ALG

This feature sets up NAT ALG and Pass-Through configuration. Application Layer
Gateway (ALG) is a special function of this router. It includes many preset routing
rules for numerous applications which require special support. With these supports,
those applications which required special support will be able to work with NAT
architecture.

NAT EXCLUDE IP

This page is used to configure some source IP address which use the purge route
mode when you access internet through the specified interface.

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NAT PORT TRIGGER

Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local
network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in
securing or restricting your local network.

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FTP ALG PORT

This page is used to configure FTP Server ALG and FTP Client ALG ports.

NAT IP MAPPING

Entries in this table allow you to configure one IP pool for specified source IP
address from LAN, so one packet whose source IP is in range of the specified address
will select one IP address from pool for NAT.

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QOS

You can enable or disable IP QoS. Click enable and click “Add Rule”, the following
screen will appear.

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The following table describes the parameters and buttons of this page:

Field

Description

IP QoS Select to enable or disable IP QoS function. You need to

enable IP QoS if you want to configure the parameters of this

page.

Schedule Mode You can choose strict prior or WFQ (4:3:2:1).

Source MAC The MAC address of the source data packet.

Destination

MAC

The MAC address of the Destination data packet.

Source IP The IP address of the source data packet.

Source Mask The subnet mask of the source IP address.

Destination IP The IP address of the destination data packet.

Destination Mask The subnet mask of the destination IP address.

Source Port The port of the source data packet.

Destination Port The port of the destination data packet.

Protocol The protocol responds to the IP QoS rules. You can choose

TCP, UDP, or ICMP.

Phy Port The LAN interface responds to the IP QoS rules.

802.1p You can choose from 0 to 7.

Set priority The priority of the IP QoS rules. P0 is the highest priority and

P3 is the lowest.

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Port Mapping

To manipulate a mapping group:

1. Select a group from the table.

2. Select interfaces from the available/grouped interface list and add it to the
grouped/available interface list using the arrow buttons to manipulate the required
mapping of the ports.

3. Click "Apply Changes" button to save the changes.

Note that the selected interfaces will be removed from their existing groups and

added to the new group.

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Others

Bridge Setting

This page is used to configure the bridge parameters. Here you can change the
settings or view some information on the bridge and its attached ports.

Client Limit

This page is used to configure how many devices can access to Internet which limits
the internet users connectivity to the router.

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Tunnel

The following table describes the parameters and buttons of this page:

Parameters

Description

Enable Enable or disable the DS-Lite tunnel.

Interface Select current wan interface used as tunnel interface.

Mode: 6to4 Tunnel Select 6to4 Tunnel or 6th Tunnel.

This page is used to configure v6inv4 tunnel or v4inv6 tunnel.

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Others

Here you can set other miscellaneous advanced settings.

Half Bridge when enabled, the PPPoE (PPPoA)’s connection type will set to
Continuous.

3-6 Service

IGMP

IGMP proxy enables the system to issue IGMP host messages on behalf of hosts that
the system discovered through standard IGMP interfaces. The system acts as a proxy
for its hosts when you enable it by doing the following:

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Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

IGMP Proxy

The Router will act as an IGMP proxy for hosts if enabled.

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Enable or Disable the multicast packets.

Robust Count The Robust Count allows tuning for expected packet loss

on a network. By default, the value is set to 2.
Last member query
count

This parameter indicates last member query interval. It is

the maximum response time in seconds for an IGMP host in

reply to group-specific queries.
Query Interval This parameter indicates the query interval. It is the interval

in seconds (s) between general queries sent by the querier.
Query Response
Interval

This parameter indicates the query response interval. It is

the maximum response time in seconds for an IGMP host in

reply to general queries.
Group Leave Delay The message is sent when a host leaves a group.

MLD

MLD Proxy and Snooping can be configured here.

Here is the description of every setup item:

Parameter Description

MLD Snooping

With MLD snooping, IPv6 multicast data is selectively

forwarded to a list of ports that want to receive the data,

instead of being flooded to all ports.

Robust Counter The Robust Count allows tuning for expected packet loss

on a network.

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Query Interval This parameter indicates the query interval. It is the interval

in seconds between general queries sent by the querier.
Query Response
Interval

This parameter indicates the query response interval. It is

the maximum response time in seconds for an MLD host in

reply to general queries.
Response interval of

Default value is 1 second.
last group member

UPnP

This page is used to configure UPnP. The system acts as a daemon when you enable
UPnP.

DNS

This page is used to configure the DNS server IP addresses for DNS Relay.

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IPv6 DNS

This page is used to configure the DNS server ipv6 addresses.

DDNS

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PHDNS or NO-IP. Here you can Add/Remove to configure Dynamic DNS.

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FTP Server

Check start to start the FTP server.

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This page is used to configure USB storage Enable or Disable. When enable USB
storage and plug hard disk or USB disk in USB port, you can
browse/upload/download disk files by FTP (eg:"ftp://192.168.1.1").

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Firewall

MAC Filtering

Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local
network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in
securing or restricting your local network.

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IP/Port Filter

Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of data packets from your local
network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in
securing or restricting your local network.

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IPv6/Port Filter

Entries in this table are used to restrict certain types of ipv6 data packets from your
local network to Internet through the Gateway. Use of such filters can be helpful in
securing or restricting your local network.

URL Filter

This page is used to configure the filtered keyword. Here you can add/delete filtered
keyword.

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ACL

You can specify which services are accessible form LAN or WAN side. Entries in this
ACL table are used to permit certain types of data packets from your local network or
Internet network to the Gateway.
Using of such access control can be helpful in securing or restricting the Gateway
management.

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IPv6 ACL

You can specify which services are accessible form LAN or WAN side.
Entries in this ACL table are used to permit certain types of data packets from your
local network or Internet network to the Gateway.
Using of such access control can be helpful in securing or restricting the Gateway
management.

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DoS

A "denial-of-service" (DoS) attack is characterized by an explicit attempt by hackers
to prevent legitimate users of a service from using that service.
Denial of Service (DoS) is a common attack measure, by transmitting a great amount
of data or request to your Internet IP address and server, the Internet connection will
become very slow, and server may stop responding because it is not capable to handle
too much traffic.

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3-7 Maintenance

Firmware Update

This page allows you to upgrade the Router firmware to new version. Please note, do
not power off the device during the upload because it may crash the system.

Backup/Restore

Once the router is configured you can save the configuration settings to a
configuration file on your hard drive. You also have the option to load configuration
settings.

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Password

This page is used to add user account to access the web server of Router. Empty user
name or password is not allowed.

Reboot

This page is used to reboot your system or restore to default setting.

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Time

This page is used to configure the system time and Network Time Protocol (NTP)
server. Here you can change the settings or view some information on the system
time and NTP parameters.

Log

This page is used to display the system event log table. By checking Error or Notice
(or both) will set the log flag. By clicking the ">>|", it will display the newest log
information below.

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Diagnostics

A) Ping

The following table describes the parameters and buttons of this page:

Field

Description

Host Enter the valid IP address or domain name.

Ping Click it to start to Ping.

B) Ping6

The following table describes the parameters and button of this page:

Field

Description

Target

Address

Enter an IP address for Ping6 diagnostic.

Interface

name

Enter an interface through which the Ping6 diagnostic is

performed.

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C) Traceroute Diagnostic

Parameters

Description

Host Enter the destination host address for diagnosis.

NumberOfTries Number of repetitions.

Timeout Put in the timeout value.

Data size Packet size.

DSCP Differentiated Services Code Point, you should set a value

between 0-63.

MaxHopCount Maximum number of routes.

Interface Select the interface.

Traceroute Click start traceroute.

Click Traceroute in the left pane, and the following page appears. By Traceroute
Diagnostic, you can track the route path of information flow from your computer to
the other side host.

Here is the description of every setup item:

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D) Traceroute6

E) Diag-Test

The Router is capable of testing your WAN connection. The individual tests are listed
below. If a test displays a fail status, click "Run Diagnostic Test" button again to
make sure the fail status is consistent.

Click “Run Diagnostic Test” to start testing.

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4. Appendix

 Hardware Specifications

- Flash: 2MB

- SDRAM: 16MB

- Antenna: Two fixed 5 dBi antenna

- WPS/WLAN Push Button

- Factory reset button

- 1 * USB 2.0 Port

 Network Ports

- 1 * 10/100Mbps UTP WAN Port

- 4 * 10/100Mbps UTP LAN Ports

 Status LED

- Power, WAN, LAN (1-4), WLAN, WPS, USB

 Standards Compliance

- IEEE802.3 10 Base-T Ethernet

- IEEE802.3u 100 Base-TX Fast Ethernet

- IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n

 Frequency Band

- 2.4000 ~ 2.4835 GHz

 WLAN Data Transfer Rates

- IEEE802.11b up to 11Mbps

- IEEE802.11g up to 54Mbps

- IEEE802.11n up to 300Mbps

 Wireless Output Power

- IEEE802.11b: 23 +/- 1 dBm

- IEEE802.11g: 19 +/- 1 dBm

- IEEE802.11n: 18 +/- 1 dBm

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 Environmental Specifications

- Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C

- Storage Temperature: -40 to 70°C

- Operating Humidity: 10 % to 90 %

- Storage Humidity: 5% to 95%

 Power Supply

- 5V DC, 1.5 A Switching Power Adapter

 Dimensions

- Net:(LxWxH) 168 x 110 x 30 mm

- Gross: (LxWxH) 205 x 210 x 52 mm

 Weight

- Net: 175 gms

- Gross: 396 gms

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5. Glossary

Default Gateway (Router): Every non-router IP device needs to configure a default

gateway IP address. When the device sends out an IP packet, if the destination is not
on the same network, the device has to send the packet to its default gateway, which
will then send it to the destination.

DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol. This protocol automatically gives

every computer on your home network an IP address.

DNS Server IP Address: DNS stands for Domain Name System, which allows

Internet servers to have a domain name (such as www.Broadbandrouter.com) and one
or more IP addresses (such as 192.34.45.8). A DNS server keeps a database of
Internet servers and their respective domain names and IP addresses, so that when a
domain name is requested (as in typing "Broadbandrouter.com" into your Internet
browser), the user is sent to the proper IP address. The DNS server IP address used by
the computers on your home network is the location of the DNS server your ISP has
assigned to you.

DSL Modem: DSL stands for Digital Subscriber Line. A DSL modem uses your

existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds.

Ethernet: A standard for computer networks. Ethernet networks are connected by

special cables and hubs, and move data around at up to 10/100 million bits per
second (Mbps).

Idle Timeout: Idle Timeout is designed so that after there is no traffic on the Internet

for a pre-configured amount of time, the connection will automatically get
disconnected.

IP Address and Network (Subnet) Mask: IP stands for Internet Protocol. An IP address

consists of a series of four numbers separated by periods, which identifies a single,
unique Internet computer host in an IP network. Example: 192.168.1.1. It consists of
2 portions: the IP network address and the host identifier.

The IP address is a 32-bit binary pattern, which can be represented as four cascaded
decimal numbers separated by “.”: aaa.aaa.aaa.aaa, where each “aaa” can be anything
from 000 to 255, or as four cascaded binary numbers separated by “.”:
bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb.bbbbbbbb, where each “b” can be either 0 or 1.

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A network mask is also a 32-bit binary pattern, and consists of consecutive leading
1’s followed by consecutive trailing 0’s, such as

11111111.11111111.11111111.00000000. Therefore sometimes a network mask can
also be described simply as “x” number of leading 1’s.
When both are represented side by side in their binary forms, all bits in the IP address
that correspond to 1’s in the network mask become part of the IP network address,
and the remaining bits correspond to the host ID.

For example, if the IP address for a device is, in its binary form,

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000111, and if its network mask is,

11111111.11111111.11110000.00000000
It means the device’s network address is

11011001.10110000.10010000.00000000, and its host ID is,

00000000.00000000.00000000.00000111. This is a convenient and efficient method
for routers to route IP packets to their destination.

ISP Gateway Address: (see ISP for definition). The ISP Gateway Address is an IP

address for the Internet router located at the ISP's office.

ISP: Internet Service Provider. An ISP is a business that provides connectivity to the

Internet for individuals and other businesses or organizations.

LAN: Local Area Network. A LAN is a group of computers and devices connected

together in a relatively small area (such as home or office). Your home network is
considered a LAN.

MAC Address: MAC stands for Media Access Control. A MAC address is the

hardware address of a device connected to a network. MAC address is a unique
identifier for a device with an Ethernet interface. It is comprised of two parts: 3 bytes
of data that correspond to the Manufacturer ID (unique for each manufacturer), plus 3
bytes that are often used as the product’s serial number.

NAT: Network Address Translation. This process allows all the computers on your

home network to use one IP address. Using the broadband router’s NAT capability,
you can access Internet from any computer on your home network without having to
purchase more IP addresses from your ISP.

Port: Network Clients (LAN PC) uses port numbers to distinguish one network

application/protocol over another. Below is a list of common applications and
protocol/port numbers:

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Application Protocol

Telnet TCP 23

FTP TCP 21

SMTP TCP 25

POP3 TCP 110

H.323 TCP 1720

SNMP UDP 161

SNMP Trap UDP 162

HTTP TCP 80

PPTP TCP 1723

PC Anywhere TCP 5631

PC Anywhere UDP 5632

Port

Number

PPPoE: (Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet.) Point-to-Point Protocol is a secure

data transmission method originally created for dial-up connections; PPPoE is for
Ethernet connections. PPPoE relies on two widely accepted standards, Ethernet and
the Point-to-Point Protocol. It is a communication protocol for transmitting
information over Ethernet between different manufacturers.

Protocol: A protocol is a set of rules for interaction agreed upon between multiple

parties so that when they interface with each other based on such a protocol, the
interpretation of their behavior is well defined and can be made objectively, without
confusion or misunderstanding.

Router: A router is an intelligent network device that forwards packets between

different networks based on network layer address information such as IP addresses.

Subnet Mask: A subnet mask, which may be a part of the TCP/IP information

provided by your ISP, is a set of four numbers (e.g. 255.255.255.0) configured like an
IP address. It is used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular
network (as opposed to valid IP address numbers recognized by the Internet, which
must be assigned by InterNIC).

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TCP/IP, UDP: Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and

Unreliable Datagram Protocol (UDP). TCP/IP is the standard protocol for data
transmission over the Internet. Both TCP and UDP are transport layer protocols. TCP
performs proper error detection and error recovery, and thus is reliable. UDP on the
other hand is not reliable. They both run on top of the IP (Internet Protocol), a
network layer protocol.

WAN: Wide Area Network. A network that connects computers located in

geographically separate areas (e.g. different buildings, cities, countries). The Internet
is a wide area network.

Web-based management Graphical User Interface (GUI): Many devices support a

graphical user interface that is based on the web browser. This means the user can use
the familiar Netscape or Microsoft Internet Explorer to Control/configure or monitor
the device being managed.

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