E-TOP WA982n User Manual
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Table of Contents
FCC Caution ..........................................................................................................................................4
Safe Seating Gestures..........................................................................................................................5
Chapter 1 Introduction.................................................................................................................6
1.1 Overview ......................................................................................................................6
1.2 Features.......................................................................................................................7
1.3 Specifications..............................................................................................................8
1.3.1 Product Appearance ........................................................................................10
1.3.2 LED Indicator Status Description...................................................................10
1.4 System Requirements .............................................................................................. 11
1.5 Get Y our IP Automatically & Manually .................................................................... 11
1.5.1 Network Testing................................................................................................14
1.5.2 T esting with Internet Browser.........................................................................14
1.5.2.1 Testing with DOS (Windows XP Platform).........................................................15
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation................................................................................................17
2.1 Diagram of Connecting Hardware to WA982N Broadband Router......................17
2.1.1 Hardware Connection and Application for Router Mode.............................17
Chapter 3 One Button Setup......................................................................................................18
3.1 One Button Setup configuration for Router Mode ................................................18
Chapter 4 Router Setup..............................................................................................................22
4.1 Administrator Setup Instruction..............................................................................22
4.2 IP Configuration........................................................................................................22
4.2.1 WAN...................................................................................................................23
4.2.2 WAN Interface–3.5G (HSDPA/UMTS)..............................................................23
4.2.3 WAN Interface– Ethernet Port.........................................................................24
4.2.4 WAN Interface– WiMAX....................................................................................25
4.2.5 WAN Interface– Wireless.................................................................................26
4.2.6 WAN Access T ype – Static IP..........................................................................27
4.2.7 WAN Access T ype –Dynamic IP......................................................................30
4.2.8 WAN Access T ype –PPPoE..............................................................................32
4.2.9 WAN Access T ype – PPTP...............................................................................34
4.2.10 LAN Interface Setup.........................................................................................37
4.2.11 Dynamic DNS Setting.......................................................................................39
4.3 Wireless Setup ..........................................................................................................40
4.3.1 Wireless Basic Settings...................................................................................41
4.3.2 Wireless Advanced Settings ...........................................................................46
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Wireless Security Setup ..................................................................................47
4.3.3
4.3.4 Wireless Access Control .................................................................................50
4.3.5 WDS Settings....................................................................................................51
4.3.6 WPS ...................................................................................................................56
4.4 NA T.............................................................................................................................61
4.4.1 Visual Server.....................................................................................................61
4.4.2 Visual DMZ........................................................................................................63
4.5 Firewall.......................................................................................................................63
4.5.1 Port Filtering.....................................................................................................64
4.5.2 IP Filtering.........................................................................................................65
4.5.3 MAC Filtering....................................................................................................67
4.5.4 URL Filtering.....................................................................................................68
4.6 System Management ................................................................................................69
4.6.1 Change Password ............................................................................................70
4.6.2 Upgrade Firmware............................................................................................70
4.6.3 Profiles Save.....................................................................................................72
4.6.4 Time Zone Setting............................................................................................76
4.6.5 UPnP Setting.....................................................................................................78
4.6.6 Language Setting .............................................................................................78
4.7 Log & Status..............................................................................................................80
4.7.1 Network Config.................................................................................................80
4.7.2 Event Log..........................................................................................................81
4.8 Logout........................................................................................................................83
Chapter 5 DDNS Service Application........................................................................................84
Chapter 6 Q & A ..........................................................................................................................94
6.1 Installation.................................................................................................................94
6.2 LED.............................................................................................................................94
6.3 IP Address..................................................................................................................95
6.4 OS Setting..................................................................................................................95
6.5 WA982N Broadband Router Setup..........................................................................96
6.6 Wireless LAN.............................................................................................................98
6.7 Support ....................................................................................................................100
6.8 Others.......................................................................................................................101
6.9 USB Device..............................................................................................................101
Chapter 7 Appendices..............................................................................................................102
7.1 Operating Systems .................................................................................................102
7.2 Browsers..................................................................................................................102
7.3 Communications Regulation Information ............................................................102
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The transmitter should not be co-located or operating with any other transmitter.
NOTE:
THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID
THE USER’S AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Safe Seating Gestures
You should follow the manufacturer ’s instructions for adjusting the backrest to fit your body
properly.
An adjustable chair that provides firm, comfortable support is best.
Adjust the height of the chair so your thighs are horizontal and your feet flat on the floor.
The back of the chair should support your lower back (lumbar region).
CE Statement of Conformity
Our product has been tested in typical configuration by Ecom Sertech Corp and was found to
comply with the essential requirement of “Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws
of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility” (89/336/EEC; 92/31/EEC;
93/68/EEC)
Notice
Changing RF parameter is not allowed.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview
WA982N Broadband Router is a convenient wireless solution for delivering 802.11n wireless
connectivity with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 150Mbps. Use it in home or
company.
Moreover, with connect to a 3.5G (EVDO/HSPA) or WiMAX USB modem, this WA982N
Broadband Router allows user to share the wireless network outdoor or be an alternative or
backup to fixed broadband.
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1.2 Features
y Wall mount : This product is recessed wireless router, not only
allow multiple computers or Internet devices connect to the Internet
easily , but can mount into wall.
y UPnP Supported : insert your 3.5G or WiMAX modem card and enjoy the Internet
without extra setting
y 3.5G and Wireless WA982N Combo : Ideal for mobility or backup for fixed lined
connection
y WPS button provides not only an easy and secured wireless network but also a WDS
repeater in one push
y Multiple APs Supported : adds or limits the properties for classed SSID, increasing the
flexibility and efficiency of the network.
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1.3 Specifications
Item Specification
Key Components
Main Processor
Flash
RAM
Wireless Chip
WAN/LAN Port
LAN Port
USB Port
Wireless
Wireless Antenna
Transmission Power
Realtek RTL8196C (400MHz )
8Mbytes Serial Flash
32Mbytes SDRAM
Realtek RTL8188RE-VL (MAC+BB+RF) 1T1R
Communication Interfaces
1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 with auto MDI/MDIX
1 x 10/100 Mbps RJ45 with auto MDI/MDIX
USB 2.0 host x1 (supports 3.5G or WiMAX USB
dongle)
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Others
External 3dBi x1
802.11b: 19±2dBm @ normal temp. range
802.11g: 18±2dBm @ normal temp. range
802.11n (20MHz/40MHz): 20±2dBm @ normal temp.
range
Receive Sensitivity
Slide Switch
Button
Operation Requirement
11Mbps : TYP. -83dBm @ 8% PER
54Mbps: TYP. -70dBm @ 10% PER
11n (20MHz): TYP. -64dBm @ 10% PER
11n (40MHz): TYP. -61dBm @ 10% PER
Router / AP / WiFi AP Mode switch
Power on/off button。
Reboot button / Reset button –1second for reboot；
10seconds for reset
WPS button。
Operating Temp. 0 to 40℃
Storage Temp. -20 to 70℃
Operating Humidity 10% to 85% Non-Condensing
Storage Humidity 5% to 90% Non-Condensing
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Power Supply
AC100~240V / 50~60Hz universal input
Dimensions
72.6(L) x 48.1(W) x 49(D) mm (main body only)
Notice:
1. USB device with power more than 500mA is not supported
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1.3.1 Product Appearance
Power Receptor
WPS
Reset Button
Ethernet Port
USB2.0 Ports
Mode switch
WAN
AC100~240V / 50~60Hz universal input
Push “WPS” button to looking for other WPS devices. The security will be
set up between these 2 Wi-Fi devices after pairing.
Press “Reset” button over 10 seconds. When status indicator turns from
flashing to solid, the process is completed. All settings are back to default.
1x WAN port（back）, 1x WAN/LAN ports
1 USB Port
Router/AP/WiFi AP mode
1.3.2 LED Indicator Status Description
LED
Status x 1
Function Color Status Description
System status
Green
On System is ready to work
Blinking
Rest to default in progress
120ms
Wireless / WPS
x 1
WAN/LAN x 1
LAN x 1
Wireless activity
&
WPS status
WAN/LAN port
activity
LAN port activity
Green
Reddish
Orange
Green
Green
Green
On Wireless is active
Blinking
Wireless Tx/Rx activity
30ms
Blinking
WPS function in progress
120ms
On 100Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
100Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
30ms
On 10Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
10Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
120ms
On 100Mbps Ethernet is connected
Blinking
100Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
30ms
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On 10Mbps Ethernet is connected
Green
Blinking
10Mbps Ethernet Tx/Rx activity
120ms
1.4 System Requirements
To begin with WA982N Broadband Router, you must have the following minimum system
requirements. If your system can’t correspond to the following requirements, you might get
some unknown troubles on your system.
XDSL/Cable Modem and broadband Internet Account.
One Ethernet (10 BASE-T or 10/100 BASE-TX) network interface card.
One PC or Notebook with web browser software installed (E.g.: Internet Explorer 5.0,
Netscape Navigator 7.x, Apple Safari 2.03 or higher version).
At lease one 802.11b/g/n wireless adapter for wireless mobile clients.
Recommended OS: Win2000 or WinXP / Linux.
1.5 Get Your IP Automatically & Manually
After WA982N Broadband Router connected with your computer, please make sure your IP is
in the automatic IP position or you adjust it manually in order to activate the Internet network
from home to Internet. If you don’t know how to enter the settings, please follow the steps as
below.
Step 1. Go to Start>Settings> Network Connections and then select Local Area
Connection.
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Step 2. Click on Properties
Step 3. Double click on Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Step 4-1. For getting IP automatically if you are one of the users under WA982N Broadband
Router, please skip Use the following IP address and then select Obtain an IP address
automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically and then click on OK button.
Step 4-2. For getting IP manually in order to specify a Virtual Server, such as Print Server,
FTP Server and so on, please skip Obtain an IP address automatically and then select Use
the following IP address. And the following default setting of WA982N Broadband Router
should be noted:
y IP Address: 192.168.1.10 (as your Print Server for example)
y Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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y Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
Note: If you configure your computer’s IP Address manually, it needs to be on the same
network segment.
For example:
z IP Address: 192.168.1.xxx (xxx can be any number between 2 and 253, but it can’t be
repeated, we use 100 to be the example.)
z Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
z Gateway: 192.168.1.1 (this is the IP address of WA982N Broadband Router in Router
Mode)
z DNS: 192.168.1.1 (use WA982N Broadband Router’s IP address or on your own choice)
Note: IP address and Default gateway cannot be the same.
1.5.1 Network Testing
There are two ways to test your Network whether it can work on Internet or not. They are
“Testing with Internet Browser” and “Testing with Dos”.
1.5.2 Testing with Internet Browser
Open an Internet Browser, such as Internet Explore or Netscape. Input a valid web address
you like, for example,
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enter. If the website appears, that means your Internet is working under normal situation.
1.5.2.1 Testing with DOS (Windows XP Platform)
Step 1. Go to start > Run.
Step 2. Input cmd in the blank, and then click OK button. The Command Prompt window
appears.
Step 3. Input ipconfig in the flashing area then press enter. You will get an IP Address
192.168.1.100, for example, and Default Gateway as 192.168.1.1.
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Step 4. Ping a legal WAN Address such as 192.168.1.1. If Internet works, it will show Reply
from 192.168.1.1: bytes = 32 time = 3ms TTL =64, for example.
If it can’t work, it will show Request timed out.
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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
2.1 Diagram of Connecting Hardware to WA982N Broadband Router
WA982N Broadband Router is a portable and convenient wireless solution for delivering
802.1 1n wireless connectivity with a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 150Mbp s. Use it in
conference rooms, hotel rooms, or even at hotspots.
2.1.1 Hardware Connection and Application for Router Mode
When WA982N Broadband Router switches to Router Mode, there will be each WAN and
LAN port existing, the administrator can do the Quick Setup including WAN Setup, LAN Setup,
Wireless Setup, Time Server Setup, Password Setup, Firewall Setup.
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Chapter 3 One Button Setup
The advanced One Button Setup provides users a simple way to set up the complicated
network. Instead of numbers of IPs to be memorized, you just need to fill in some necessary
information and then enjoy the secured internet by clicking the “Finished” button.
3.1 One Button Setup configuration for Router Mode
The default UPnP of WA982N Broadband Router is ON. When users connect WA982N
Broadband Router to their PC, and icon will show up in the right-down corner.
Step 1. Click the Internet Gateway Device to open the login page.
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Step 2. Click One Button Setup on the left of the main menu under router mode.
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Time Zone Select: Select your time zone from the Time Zone drop-down list.
Change Password: For changing password, please fill the password information into
the blank.
Device Name: Name your device here. The default is “WA982N_Broadband_Router”.
WAN Interface Setup: Select the WAN Interface from the drop-down list.
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Service: Select 3.5G service type.
Connect Speed: Select connection speed.
WAN Type Setup: Please choose the access type.
Wireless Setup: Define the SSID, and Encryption type.
Finished: Click finished button to complete the setting.
Note: One Button Setup is not completed unless users finish all settings and click Finished button.
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Chapter 4 Router Setup
Under Router Mode, the 3.5G plus WA982N Download Router provides a Router/AP function.
User can get IP address assigned by ISP wired or wirelessly. It also supports NAT and DHCP
functions that enable multiple computers to share an Internet connection at the same time.
4.1 Administrator Setup Instruction
Open a Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari browser, and enter
http://192.168.1.1 (Default Gateway) into browser’s blank.
Notice: If the homepage doesn’t appear, please check if the TCP/IP configuration is obtaining IP address
automatically or not. If you don’t know how to do it, please refer to “1.5 Get your IP Automatically &
Manually”.
Homepage
The default values for User Name and Password are admin (all in lowercase letters). Click
Login to enter.
4.2 IP Configuration
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This function allows you to add routing rules into WA982N Broadband Router. It is useful if
you connect several computers behind WA982N Broadband Router to share the same
connection to Internet.
4.2.1 WAN
Select WAN under the IP Config menu. WA982N Broadband Router supports 3 interfaces
and 4 access types. Follow the instructions below for each to set up accordingly.
Choose your WAN Interface and WAN type, and click Next, its associated settings will show
up.
4.2.2 WAN Interface–3.5G (HSDPA/UMTS)
If you are using HSDPA/UMTS (3.5G connection) as the WAN Type, please select 3.5G USB
Dongle. At this moment, Backup of Connection is not available. When 3.5G signal cannot
be reached, the system starts to search downward for 3/2.75/2.5G signals until none existed.
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4.2.3 WAN Interface– Ethernet Port
If you are using an Ethernet cable to connect the Internet, please select Ethernet port.
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4.2.4 WAN Interface– WiMAX
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If you are using WiMAX as the WAN Type, please select WiMAX and fill in the required
information as follows to directly access Internet via connected WiMAX adapter.
4.2.5 WAN Interface– Wireless
If you are connecting the internet via wireless, please select Wireless and its associated
settings will show up underneath at the same time.
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You can see a list of available Wireless networks. Select you preferred one to connect and
the Encryption type form the drop-down list.
4.2.6 WAN Access Type – Static IP
If you applied for a Static IP connection type from ISP, please follow the steps to set up your
WAN connection.
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1. IP Address
Input your IP Address supplied by ISP. If you don’t know, please check with your ISP.
2. Subnet Mask
Input Subnet Mask, normally it is 255.255.255.0.
3. Default Gateway
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Input ISP Default Gateway Address. If you don’t know, please check with your ISP.
4. MTU Size
MTU stands for Maximum Transmission Unit. For Static IP connection, the default MTU
should be provided by computer operating systems (OS). Advanced users can set the MTU
manually for increasing the internet performance. The largest number allowed by Ethernet at
the network layer is 1500 byte
5. DNS
If ISP provides you DNS information, please select Attain DNS automatically, otherwise
select Set DNS Manually and input the DNS information into the blank.
6. 3.5G Backup
The default interval between the two connection detection is 3 minutes, and the range is from
1 to 60 minutes. Once Internet connection is disconnected, the system automatically
connects Internet via 3.5G adapter. If 3.5G signal is not available, it starts to search
downward for 3/2.75/2.5G signals until none existed.
7. Clone MAC Address
Copy the MAC address from the device you had registered to your ISP if your ISP asks for
the specific MAC Address.
8. Enable IGMP Proxy
The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is a communication protocol used to
manage the membership of Internet Protocol multicast groups. IGMP is used by IP hosts and
adjacent multicast routers to establish multicast group memberships. You can choose to
enable IGMP Proxy to provide service.
9. Enable Ping Access on WAN
Select Enable Ping Access on WAN, will make WAN IP address response to any ping
request from Internet users. It is a common way for hacker to ping public WAN IP address, to
see is there any WAN IP address available.
10. Enable Web Server Access on WAN
This option is to enable Web Server Access function on WAN.
11. Apply Changes & Reset
Click on Apply Changes to save the setting data. Or you may click on Reset to clear all the
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input data.
4.2.7 WAN Access Type –Dynamic IP
If your WAN access type is Dynamic IP, please complete the settings as following
instructions.
1. Host Name
The host name is optional; but if your ISP requires you to input a specific host name, please
put it in, for example, WA982N Broadband Router applied from ISP. Generally, Cable Modem
will provide the hostname information.
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