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User’s Manual
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Introduction .......................................................................................................... 3
Features............................................................................................................... 3
Minimum Requirements ....................................................................................... 3
Package Content.................................................................................................. 3
Note...................................................................................................................... 3
Get to know the Broadband Router...................................................................... 4
Back Panel........................................................................................................... 4
Front Panel........................................................................................................... 4
Setup Diagram .....................................................................................................5
Getting started...................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 1 ........................................................................................................... 12
Quick Setup........................................................................................................ 12
Step 1) Time Zone.............................................................................................. 12
Step 2) WAN Settings ........................................................................................ 13
1.1 Dynamic IP................................................................................................... 14
1.2 Static IP Address.......................................................................................... 15
1.3 PPPoE.......................................................................................................... 15
1.4 PPTP............................................................................................................ 16
1.5 L2TP............................................................................................................. 18
Chapter 2 ........................................................................................................... 19
General Settings................................................................................................. 19
2.1 System ......................................................................................................... 20
2.1.1 Time Zone................................................................................................. 20
2.1.2 Password Settings..................................................................................... 21
2.1.3 Remote Management................................................................................ 22
2.2 WAN............................................................................................................. 23
2.2.1 Static IP..................................................................................................... 23
2.2.2 DHCP........................................................................................................ 23
2.2.3 PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet)...................................................................... 23
2.2.4 PPTP......................................................................................................... 24
2.2.5 L2TP.......................................................................................................... 24
2.2.6 DDNS........................................................................................................ 24
2.3 LAN.............................................................................................................. 25
2.4 Wireless ....................................................................................................... 26
2.4.1 Basic Settings............................................................................................ 26
2.4.2 Advanced Settings .................................................................................... 28
2.4.3 Security ..................................................................................................... 30
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2.4.3.1 WEP only................................................................................................ 30
2.4.3.2 802.1x only............................................................................................. 30
2.4.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key........................................................................... 31
2.4.3.4 WPA/WPA2 Pre-shared key................................................................... 32
2.4.3.5 WPA/WPA2 Radius................................................................................ 33
2.4.4 Access Control.......................................................................................... 34
2.5 QoS.............................................................................................................. 35
2.5.1 Port-based QoS......................................................................................... 36
2.5.2 Rate Policing QoS..................................................................................... 37
2.5.3 Guaranteed / Spare Class QoS................................................................. 38
2.6 NAT.............................................................................................................. 39
2.6.1 Virtual Server............................................................................................. 40
2.6.2 Special Applications.................................................................................. 41
2.6.3 ALG Settings............................................................................................. 43
2.6.4 UPnP Settings........................................................................................... 43
2.6.5 Static Routing............................................................................................ 44
2.7 Firewall......................................................................................................... 45
2.7.1 Access Control List.................................................................................... 46
2.7.2 URL Filter.................................................................................................. 48
2.7.3 Anti-DoS (Denial of Service)...................................................................... 49
2.7.4 DMZ .......................................................................................................... 50
Chapter 3 ........................................................................................................... 51
Status................................................................................................................. 51
3.1 Status and Information ................................................................................. 52
3.2 Logs ............................................................................................................. 52
3.2.1 System Log ............................................................................................... 52
3.2.2 ACL Log .................................................................................................... 53
3.2.3 URL Filter Log........................................................................................... 53
3.2.4 DoS Log .................................................................................................... 53
3.2.5 New Connection Log................................................................................. 53
Chapter 4 ........................................................................................................... 54
Tool.................................................................................................................... 54
Appendix A......................................................................................................... 55
Glossary............................................................................................................. 56
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Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router is a costeffective 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 MIMO 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 (up to 100M)
• 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 (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
• Provides IEEE 802.11g/b MIMO 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 Status
• 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 highe r)
Package Content
• One MIMO 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 abnorm al 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 a nd
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 to 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 5
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 5 seconds and the router will reset itself to the factory default
settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)
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.
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LED Light Status Description
PWR ON Router’s power supply is on
WAN 10/100M
WAN LNK/ACT
LAN 10/100M
(Port 1-4)
LAN LNK/ACT
(Port 1-4)
WLAN-G
Setup Diagram
ON WAN port 100Mbps is connected
Off WAN port 10Mbps is connected
ON WAN is connected
Off No WAN connection
Flashing WAN port is Activity (ACT)
ON LAN port 100Mbps is connected
Off LAN port 10Mbps is connected
ON LAN is connected
Off No LAN connection
Flashing LAN port is Activity (ACT)
ON Wireless LA N has been activated
Off Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing Wireless LAN is Activity (ACT)
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 appea r.
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
Networks.
• 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.
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.
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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-u p 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 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.
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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 button to start
installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to 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 section s, Quick Setup
Wizard, General Setup, Status Information and Tools.
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Menu Description
Quick Setup Wizard
(Chapter 1)
General Setup
(Chapter 2)
Status Information
(Chapter 3)
Tools
(Chapter 4)
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.
Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed to
connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
This section contains configurations 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 meet your
LAN requirements.
In this section you can see the Broadband router's system information, Internet
Connection, Device Status, System Log, Security Log and DHCP client
information.
This section contains the broadband router’s Tools - Tools include Configuration
tools, Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration tools allow you to Backup
(save), Restore, or Restore to Factory Default configuration for your 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.
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Chapter 1
Quick Setup
The Quick Setup section is designed to get you using the broadband router as q uickly as po ssible. 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
Time Zone
NTP Server # You can manually assign three time server addresses here.
Time Here shows the time of current router setting.
Click on NEXT to proceed to the next page (step 2) WAN Settings.
Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will set its
time based on your selection.
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Step 2) WAN Settings
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 Internet, please check with your ISP as
to the type of connection it requires.
Parameter Description
Dynamic IP Your ISP will automatically give you an IP address
Static IP Address Your ISP has given you an IP address already
PPPoE
PPTP
L2TP
Click on one of the WAN type and then proceed to the manual’s relevant sub-section (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
or 1.6). Click on Back to return to the previous screen.
Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
connection.
Your ISP requires you to use a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
connection.
Your ISP requires you to use a Layer Two Tunneling Protocol (L2TP)
connection.
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1.1 Dynamic IP
Choose Dynamic IP if your ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP’s may also require that
you fill in additional information such as MAC address (see screen below).
Note: The MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your ISP does not require these
settings for you to connect to the Internet.
Parameter Description
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to
the Internet. This MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had
originally connected your Internet connection to. Type in this MAC address in
Clone MAC
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the
configuration for the Cable Modem connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some
of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
this section or use the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN MAC
address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the
Clone MAC Address button to work). To find out the PC’s MAC address see
Appendix A. (see Glossary for an explanation on MAC address)
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1.2 Static IP Address
Select Static IP Address 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.
Parameter Description
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you.
Subnet Mask
Default Gateway This is the ISP’s IP address gateway
DNS This is the ISP’s DNS server IP address
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the
configuration for the Fixed-IP x DSL connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some
of the advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP
(e.g. 255.255.255.0)
1.3 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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Parameter Description
Login ID Enter the Login ID provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection
Password Enter the Password provid ed by your ISP for the PPPoE connection
Service Name
AC Name
MTU
Dial On Demand
Silent Timeout
Auto Reconnect
Auth Type Select PAP or CHAP for the authentication type requested by your ISP.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the
configuration for the PPPoE connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the
advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
This is optional. Enter the Service name should your ISP requires it, otherwise
leave it blank.
This is optional. Enter the AC Name should your ISP requires it, otherwise
leave it blank.
This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet
to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size.
If checked, gateway won’t dial this session until received a packet that
requested Internet access. If unchecked, gateway dials this session
immediately after system powered up.
If specified a non-zero value, gateway disconnects this session after specified
idle time.
If checked, gateway redials this session if session previously terminated by
ISP.
1.4 PPTP
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect you to the Internet. Your ISP should provide
all the information required in this section.
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Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address
Use the following IP
address
IP Address
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP Gateway
PPTP Server
Login ID
Password Enter the Password provid ed by your ISP for the PPTP connection
MTU
Silent Timeout
Dial On Demand
The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically before
connecting to the PPTP server.
The ISP give you a static IP to be used to connect to the PPTP server.
This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP
connection.
If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway IP address
here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP
address above
Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection.
Sometimes called a Connection ID
This is optional. You can specify the maximum size of your transmission packet
to the Internet. Leave it as it is if you to not wish to set a maximum packet size.
If specified a non-zero value, gateway disconnects this session after specified
idle time.
If checked, gateway won’t dial this session until received a packet that
requested Internet access. If unchecked, gateway dials this session
immediately after system powered up.
Auto Reconnect
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by BEZEQ in Israel.
Auth Type Select PAP or CHAP for the authentication type requested by your ISP.
Click <OK> when you have finished the configuration above. Congratulations! You have completed the
configuration for the PPTP connection. You can start using the router now, if you wish to use some of the
advance features supported by this router see chapter 2, 3, 4.
If checked, gateway redials this session if session previously terminated by
ISP.
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