Digitus DN-70490 User Manual

150 MBIT WIRELESS

ACCESS POINT | ROUTER

User Manual

DN-70490

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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 FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not

installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that

interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause

harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

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

FCC Caution

This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided

instructions and a minimum 20 cm spacing must be provided between computer

mounted 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.

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.

CONTENTS

CHAPTER I: PRODUCT INFORMATION

1-1 Introduction and safety information

1-2 Safety Information

1-3 System Requirements

1-4 Package Contents

1-5 Know your new wireless broadband router

CHAPTER II: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP

2-1 Build network connection

2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup

2-2-2 Windows 2000 IP address setup

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup

2-2-4 Windows Vista IP address setup

2-2-5 Router IP address lookup

2-3 Using ‘Quick Setup’

2-3-1 Setup procedure for ‘Cable Modem’

2-3-2 Setup procedure for ‘Fixed-IP xDSL’

2-3-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE xDSL’

2-3-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP xDSL’

2-3-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP xDSL’

2-3-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’

2-4 Basic Setup

2-4-1 Time zone and time auto-synchronization

2-4-2 Change management password

2-4-3 Remote Management

2-5 Setup Internet Connection (WAN Setup)

2-5-1 Setup procedure for ‘Dynamic IP’

2-5-2 Setup procedure for ‘Static IP’

2-5-3 Setup procedure for ‘PPPoE’

2-5-4 Setup procedure for ‘PPTP’

2-5-5 Setup procedure for ‘L2TP’

2-5-6 Setup procedure for ‘Telstra Big Pond’

2-5-7 Setup procedure for ‘DNS’

2-5-8 Setup procedure for ‘DDNS’

2-5-9 Setup procedure for ‘WISP’

2-6 Wired LAN Configurations

2-6-1 LAN IP section

2-6-2 DHCP Server

2-6-3 Static DHCP Leases Table

2-7 Wireless LAN Configurations

2-7-1 Basic Wireless Settings

2-7-1-1 Setup procedure for ‘AP'

2-7-1-2 Setup procedure for ‘Station-Infrastructure'

2-7-1-3 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Point’

2-7-1-4 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - Point to Multi Point’

2-7-1-5 Setup procedure for ‘AP Bridge - WDS’

2-7-1-6 Setup procedure for ‘Universal Repeater'

2-7-2 Advanced Wireless Settings

2-7-3 Wireless Security

2-7-3-1 Disable wireless security

2-7-3-2 WEP - Wired Equivalent Privacy

2-7-3-3 Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)

2-7-3-4 WPA RADIUS

2-7-4 Wireless Access Control

2-7-5 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

2-7-6 Security Tips for Wireless Network

CHAPTER III: ADVANCED FUNCTIONS

3-1 Quality of Service (QoS)

3-1-1 Basic QoS Settings

3-1-2 Add a new QoS rule

3-2 Network Address Translation (NAT)

3-2-1 Basic NAT Settings (Enable or disable NAT function)

3-2-2 Port Forwarding

3-2-3 Virtual Server

3-2-4 Port Mapping for Special Applications

3-2-5 UPnP Setting

3-2-6 ALG Settings

3-3 Firewall

3-3-1 Access Control

3-3-1-1 Add PC

3-3-2 URL Blocking

3-3-3 DoS Attack Prevention

3-3-3-1 DoS - Advanced Settings

3-3-4 Demilitarized Zone (DMZ)

3-4 System Status

3-4-1 System information and firmware version

3-4-2 Internet Connection Status

3-4-3 Device Status

3-4-4 System Log

3-4-5 Active DHCP client list

3-4-6 Statistics

3-5 Configuration Backup and Restore

3-6 Firmware Upgrade

3-7 System Reset

CHAPTER IV: APPENDIX

4-1 Hardware Specification

4-2 Troubleshooting

4-3 Glossary

The setup images used in this manual are for reference only. The

contents of these images may vary according to firmware version. The

official image contents are based on the newest firmware version.

Chapter I: Product Information

1-1 Introduction and safety information

Thank you for purchasing this wireless broadband router! This high

cost-efficiency router is the best choice for Small office / Home office users,

all computers and network devices can share a single xDSL / cable modem

internet connection at high speed. Easy install procedures allows any

computer users to setup a network environment in very short time - within

minutes, even inexperienced. When the number of your computers and

network-enabled devices grow, you can also expand the number of network

slot by simple attach a hub or switch, to extend the scope of your network!

All computers and IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless-enabled network devices

(including PDA, cellular phone, game console, and more!) can connect to this

wireless router without additional cabling. With a compatible wireless card

installed in your PC, you can transfer file for up to 150Mbps (transfer data

rate).

Other features of this router including:

• High Internet Access throughput

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Share a single Cable or xDSL internet connection

• Access private LAN servers from the internet

• Four wired LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

• Work with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless LAN devices

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy IP-address setup

• Support multiple wireless modes like: AP, Station-Infrastructure, Wireless

Bridge and Universal Repeater.

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

Virtual Servers, Access Control, Firewall.

• Allow 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)

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

1-2 Safety Information

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

following safety instructions:

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

outdoor.

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

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

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

first.

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

make sure the router is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage

the router and its accessories, and warranty will be void.

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

small children under 3 years old. They may put the small parts in their nose or

month and it could cause serious damage to them. KEEP THIS ROUTER OUT

THE REACH OF CHILDREN!

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

and is not a malfunction). DO NOT put this router on paper, cloth, or other

flammable materials.

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

router is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask

for help. DO NOT disassemble the router, warranty will be void.

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

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

experienced technician for help.

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

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

1-3 System Requirements

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

Ethernet port.

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.

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

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

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

1-4 Package Contents

Before you starting to use this router, please check if there’s anything missing

in the package, and contact your dealer of purchase to claim for missing items:

Broadband router (main body, 1 pcs) ............................................. 1

Quick installation guide and User manual CDROM (1 pcs) ........... 2

A/C power adapter (1 pcs) ............................................................. 3

1-5 Know your new wireless broadband router

Front Panel

LED Name Light Status Description

PWR On Router is switched on and correctly powered.

On Wireless WPS function is enabled.

Off Wireless network is switched off.

WLAN

Flashing Wireless LAN activity (transferring or receiving

data).

On WAN port is connected.

WAN

Off WAN port is not connected.

LNK/ACT

Flashing WAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

LAN 1-4

LNK/ACT

On LAN port is connected.

Off LAN port is not connected.

Flashing LAN activity (transferring or receiving data).

Back Panel

Item Name Description

Antenna It is 3dBi dipole antenna.

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.

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.

Chapter II: System and Network Setup

2-1 Build network connection

Please follow the following instruction 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 router by Ethernet

cable.

2. Connect all your computers, network devices (network-enabled consumer

devices other than computers, like game console, or switch / hub) to the

LAN port of the router.

3. Connect the A/C power adapter to the wall socket, and then connect it to

the ‘Power’ socket of the router.

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

WAN and LAN LEDs should be on if the computer / network device

connected to the respective port of the router is powered on and correctly

connected. If PWD LED is not on, or any LED you expected is not on,

please recheck the cabling, or jump to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ for possible

reasons and solution.

2-2 Connecting to wireless broadband router by web browser

After the network connection is built, the next step you should do is setup the

router with proper network parameters, so it can work properly in your network

environment.

Before you can connect to the router and start configuration procedures, your

computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (use dynamic IP

address). If it’s set to use static IP address, or you’re unsure, please follow the

following instructions to configure your computer to use dynamic IP address:

If the operating system of your computer is….

Windows 95/98/Me - please go to section 2-2-1

Windows 2000 - please go to section 2-2-2

Windows XP - please go to section 2-2-3

Windows Vista - please go to section 2-2-4

2-2-1 Windows 95/98/Me IP address setup:

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

computer), then click control panel. Double-click Network icon, and

Network window will appear. Select ‘TCP/IP’, then click ‘Properties’.

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

2-2-2Windows 2000 IP address setup:

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

then click control panel. Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon;

click Local Area Connection, and Local Area Connection Properties

window will appear. Select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’ and then click

‘Properties’

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

automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

2-2-3 Windows XP IP address setup:

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

then click control panel. Double-click Network and Internet Connections icon,

click Network Connections, then double-click Local Area Connection,

Local Area Connection Status window will appear, and then click ‘Properties’

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

automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

2-2-4Windows Vista IP address setup:

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

then click control panel. Click View Network Status and Tasks, and then click

Manage Network Connections. Right-click Local Area Network, then

select ‘Properties’. Local Area Connection Properties window will appear,

select ‘Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4), and then click ‘Properties’

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

automatically’, then click ‘OK’.

2-2-5 Router IP address lookup

After the IP address setup is complete, please click ‘start’ -> ‘run’ at the

bottom-lower corner of your desktop:

Input ‘cmd’, then click ‘OK’

Input ‘ipconfig’, then press ‘Enter’ key. Please check the IP address followed

by ‘Default Gateway’ (In this example, the IP address of router is 192.168.2.1,

please note that this value may be different.)

NOTE: If the IP address of Gateway is not displayed, or the address followed

by ‘IP Address’ begins with ‘169’, please recheck network connection

between your computer and router, and / or go to the beginning of this

chapter, to recheck every step of network setup procedure.

Connect the router’s management interface by web browser

After your computer obtained an IP address from router, please start your web

browser, and input the IP address of router in address bar. The following

message should be shown:

Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user

name is ‘admin’, and default password is ‘1234’, then press ‘OK’ button, and

you can see the web management interface of this router:

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

didn’t input username and password correctly. Please retype user

name and password again. If you’re certain about the user name and

password you type are correct, please go to ‘4-2 Troubleshooting’ to

perform a factory reset, to set the password back to default value.

TIP: This page shows the four major setting categories: QuickSetup,

General Setup, Status, and Tools. You can find the shortcut which

leads to these setting categories at the upper-right corner of every

page, and you can jump to another category directly by clicking the

link, and don’t have to go back to the first page.

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