Digitus Wireless Internet Broadband Router User Manual

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USER MANUAL
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Introduction....................................................................................................................... 4
Features.............................................................................................................................. 4
Minimum Requirements.................................................................................................. 4
Package Content ............................................................................................................... 4
Note .................................................................................................................................... 4
Get to know the Broadband Router................................................................................ 5
Back Panel........ ........................................................................................................... .. .... 5
Front Panel........................................................................................................................ 6
Setup Diagram...................................................................................................................7
Getting started...................................................................................................................8
Chapter 1.........................................................................................................................16
Quick Setup.....................................................................................................................16
Step 1) Time Zone...........................................................................................................16
Step 2) LAN Interface..................................................................................................... 16
Step 3) WAN Interface...................................................................................................17
1.31 Static IP.................................................................................................................... 18
1.32 DHCP Client............................................................................................................19
1.33 PPPoE ......................................................................................................................20
1.34 PPTP ........................................................................................................................ 21
Step 4) Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................................... 23
Step 5) Wireless Security Settings.................................................................................24
1.51 WEP .........................................................................................................................25
1.52 WPA(TKIP).............................................................................................................26
1.53 WPA2(AES).............................................................................................................28
1.54 WPA2 Mixed........................................................................................................... 29
Chapter 2.........................................................................................................................31
General Settings.................................. .. .......................................................................... 31
2.1 System........................................................................................................................33
2.1.1 Time Zone Setting..................................................................................................34
2.1.2 Password Setup.......................................................................................... ............ 34
2.2 WAN.................................................... .......................................................................36
2.2.1 Static IP...................................................................................................................37
2.2.2 DHCP Client...........................................................................................................37
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)........................................................... ... .................... 37
2.2.4 PPTP ..................................... ...................................... ............................................ 37
2.2.5 DDNS....................................................................................................................... 37
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2.4 Wireless............................... ..................................... ...................................... ............ 40
2.4.1 Basic Settings................................................................ ...................................... .... 40
2.4.2 Advanced Settings.............................................................. .. ..................................42
2.4.3 Security................................................. ..................................................................44
2.4.4 Access Control............................................................ .. .......................................... 45
2.4.5 Site Survey....................................................... ....................................................... 46
2.4.6 WDS Settings................................................................ ... ..................................... ..47
2.5 Firewall.................................................... ... ..................................... .......................... 49
2.5.1 Port Filtering........................................................ ... ..................................... .......... 50
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2.5.2 IP Filtering............................................................................................ ... ...............51
2.5.3 MAC Filtering................................................................. ..................................... ..52
2.5.4 Port Forwarding ........................................ .. ...................................... .................... 53
2.5.5 DMZ........................................................................................................................ 54
Chapter 3.........................................................................................................................56
Status ................................................................................................................................56
3.1 Status................................................................ .......................................................... 57
3.2 System Log..................................................................... ............................................ 57
3.3 Statistics................................................................... .................................................. 59
Chapter 4.........................................................................................................................60
Tool................................................................................................................................... 60
4.1 Save/Reload Settings.................................................................. ... ............................61
4.2 Firmware Upgrade ....................................... .. ...................................... .................... 62
Appendix A......................................................................................................................63
Glossary .........................................................................................................................64
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded with a IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.
Features
High Internet Access throughput (50M)
Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
Supports up to 253 users
Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100 M ) and on e WA N port (1 0 / 10 0M)
Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point
Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup
Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access
Control, Firewall.
Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security Log and Device/Connection St atu s
Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the
Internet)
Minimum Requirements
One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)
Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)
PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or
higher)
Package Content
One 4-port Broadband router unit
One Quick Installation Guide
One User Manual CD
One Power Adapter
Accessories
Note
The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.
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Get to know the Broadband Router
Back Panel
The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:
Figure 1.0
1) Local Area Network (LAN) The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,
hubs and switches etc.
2) Wide Area Network (WAN)
The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the Internet.
3) Reset
The Reset button allows you t o do one of two things.
1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for
less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original configurations.
2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,
press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)
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Front Panel
On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status. Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.
LED Light Status Description
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on WAN 10/100M ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected
OFF WAN port 10Mbps is connected WAN LNK/ACT ON WAN is connected OFF No WAN connection Flashing WAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
LAN 10/100M ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected (Port 1-4) OFF LAN port 10Mbps is connected LAN LNK/ACT ON LAN is connected (Port 1-4) OFF No LAN connection
Flashing LAN port has Activity (ACT), data being sent
WLAN-G ON Wireless LAN has been activated OFF Wireless LAN is disabled Flashing Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data being sent
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Setup Diagram
Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).
Figure 1.2
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Getting started
This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the Internet.
1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).
2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.
All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed to step 3, page 11)
Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically
By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)
Windows NT.
2a) Windows 95/98/Me
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. 3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6. 4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button. 5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the
OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to complete the installation.
6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Components and then click the Properties button.
7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for Microsoft Network s.
Gateway: All fields are blank.
DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.
WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.
IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.
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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3
2b) Windows XP
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network
Connections window will appear.
2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will
appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.
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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.
2c) Windows 2000
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up
Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will appear.
3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button. 4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on
your list. Select it and click the Properties button. 5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address
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automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following screen.
6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.
2d) Windows NT
1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window will appear.
2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from the Network window.
3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.
4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok
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button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD t o complete the installation.
5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.
6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:
IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.
DNS: Let all fields are blank.
WINS: Let all fields are blank.
Routing: Let all fields are blank.
7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN.
Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to Step 3.
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3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.
Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2 LAN Port)
4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address
192.168.2.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>
5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click <OK> to login.
Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “1234”. For security reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)
6) The HOME page screen below will appear. The Home Page is divided into four sections,
Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools. Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)
If you only want to start using the broadband router as an Internet Access device then you ONLY need to configure the screens in the Quick Setup Wizard section.
General Setup (Chapter 2)
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If you want to use more advanced features that the broadband router has to offer, then you’ll need to configure the Quick Setup Wizard and the General Setup section. Alternatively, you can just configure the General Setup section, since the General Setup/WAN and the Quick Setup Wizard contain the same configurations.
Status Information (Chapter 3) The Status Information section is for you to monitor the router’s current status information only.
Tools (Chapter 4) If you want to Reset the router (because of problems) or save your configurations or upgrade the firmware then the Tools section is the place to do this.
Menu Description
Quick Setup Wizard (Chapter 1)
Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
General Setup (Chapter 2)
This section contains configuratio ns for the Broadband router’s advance functions such as:
Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other functions to me et your LAN requirements.
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Status Information (Chapter 3) In this section you can see the Broadband
router's system information, Internet Connection, Device Status, System Lo g, Security Log and DHCP client information.
Tools (Chapter 4)
This section contains the broadband router’s Tools - Tools include Configuration too ls, Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration tools allow you to Backup (save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default configuratio n for you r Broadband router. The Firmware upgrade tool allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset your Broadband router.
7) Click on Quick Setup Wizard (see chapter 1) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you can start accessing the Internet. The other sections (General Setup, Status Information and Tools) do not need to be configured unless you wish to implement/monitor more advance features/information.
Select the section (Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools) you wish to configure and proceed to the corresponding chapter. Use the selections on the web management’s top right hand page (see below) to navigate around the web-based management User Interface.
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Chapter 1
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as quick as possible. In the Quick Setup you are required to fill in only the information necessary to access the Internet. Once you click on the Quick Setup Wizard in the HOME page, you should see the screen below.
Step 1) Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
Parameter Description
Enable NTP client update Check this box to enable the auto time synchronization
function. The router will set its time based on your selection.
Time Zone Select You can select your local time zone here. The router
will sync time according to your time zone selection.
NTP server Select the time server to synchronize with.
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) LAN Interface.
Step 2) LAN Interface
The LAN Interface settings allow you to configure the parameters for local area network.
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Parameter Description
IP Address This is the router’s LAN port IP address (Your LAN
clients default gateway IP address)
Subnet Mask Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 3) WAN Interface.
Step 3) WAN Interface
In this section you have to select one of four types of connections that you will be using to connect your broadband router’s WAN port to your ISP (see screen below).
Note: Different ISP’s require different methods of connecting to the In ternet, please check with your ISP as to the type of connection it requires.
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Menu Description
1.31 Static IP
Your ISP has given you an IP address already
1.32 DHCP Client Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
1.33 PPPoE Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over
Ethernet (PPPoE) c onnection.
1.34 PPTP
Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) connection.
Select one of the WAN types and set the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.31, 1.32, 1.33, or 1.34). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.
1.31 Static IP
Select Static IP if your ISP has given you a specific IP address for you to use. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.
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Parameters Description
IP Address
This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Default Gateway IP
This is the ISP’s IP address gateway
DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 4) Wireless Basic Settings.
1.32 DHCP Client
Choose DHCP Client if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address.
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Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 4) Wireless Basic Settings.
1.33 PPPoE
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide all the information required in this section.
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