GemTek Technology R971009GN User Manual
Dual Band Wireless N Router
Model # AR725W
User’s Manual
Rev. 1.0
Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 3
2. Connecting the Router ................................................................................................................ 4
3. Configuring the Router............................................................................................................... 5
Cable Modem.............................................................................................................................. 5
DSL............................................................................................................................................. 6
4. Verifying Connection.................................................................................................................. 8
5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly.......................................................................................... 9
6. Web Configuration Utility........................................................................................................ 10
6.1 Setup ................................................................................................................................... 10
6.1.1 Setup > Basic Setup..................................................................................................... 10
6.1.2 Setup > DDNS ............................................................................................................. 16
6.1.3 Setup > MAC Address Clone ...................................................................................... 17
6.1.4 Setup > Advanced Routing.......................................................................................... 18
6.2. Wireless.............................................................................................................................. 19
6.2.1 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings ............................................................................. 19
6.2.2 Wireless > Wireless Security....................................................................................... 21
6.2.3 Wireless > Wireless MAC Filter.................................................................................. 30
6.2.4 Wireless > Advanced Wireless Settings...................................................................... 31
6.3 Security............................................................................................................................... 33
6.3.1 Security > Firewall....................................................................................................... 33
6.3.2 Security > VPN Passthrough ....................................................................................... 34
6.4 Access Restrictions............................................................................................................. 35
6.4.1 Access Restrictions > Internet Access Policy.............................................................. 35
6.5 Applications & Gaming...................................................................................................... 39
6.5.1 Applications & Gaming > Single Port Forwarding ..................................................... 39
6.5.2 Applications & Gaming > Port Range Forwarding ..................................................... 40
6.5.3 Applications & Gaming > Port Range Triggering....................................................... 41
6.5.4 Applications & Gaming > DMZ.................................................................................. 42
6.5.5 Applications & Gaming > QoS.................................................................................... 43
6.6 Administration .................................................................................................................... 51
6.6.1 Administration > Management.................................................................................... 51
6.6.2 Administration > Log................................................................................................... 52
6.6.3 Administration > Diagnostics...................................................................................... 53
6.6.4 Administration > Factory Defaults .............................................................................. 54
6.6.5 Administration > Firmware Upgrade........................................................................... 55
6.7 Status................................................................................................................................... 56
6.7.1 Status > Router............................................................................................................. 56
6.7.2 Status > Local Network ............................................................................................... 57
6.7.3 Status > Wireless Network .......................................................................................... 58
7. Specifications............................................................................................................................ 59
Appendix – Information................................................................................................................ 60
Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 60
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1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Airlink101 Dual Band Wireless N Router. The AR725W Dual
Band Wireless N Router provides switchable 2.4 and 5 GHz wireless frequency which
allows more clean channels and less interference for your wireless network. A full range
of security features such as WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK, and WEP provide the highest level
of wireless network security. The built-in Web Configuration Utility allows you to set up
the router with an easy-to-use user interface.
You will be able to enjoy home entertainment with HD video streaming, VoIP and online
gaming with the high wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps* when used with Airlink101®
Dual Band Wireless N Adapter.
1.1 Package Contents
Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package:
• Dual Band Wireless N Router
• Power Adapter
• Ethernet Cable (Cat.5)
• Manual CD
• Quick Installation Guide
If any item contained is damaged or missing, please contact your local dealer
immediately. Also, keep the box and packaging materials in case you need to ship the
unit in the future.
1.2 Features
• Built-in dual band (5 / 2.4GHz switchable) AP
• More channels, less interference — ideal for wireless congested area
• Highest wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps* with 802.11n draft 2.0
• WPS button for easy connection with your WPS support wireless adapters
• Enjoy HD video streaming, gaming and VoIP with more powerful Dual Band
Wireless N
• Advanced NAT+SPI firewall provides fully protection for your wireless connection
• QoS (Quality of Service) designed for prioritizing various data traffic to allow
downloading files and playing movies, music, or online gaming at the same time
with uninterrupted data streaming
• Supports Universal Plug and Play
• Fully backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g
• Works best with Airlink101® Dual Band Wireless N USB Adapter
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2. Connecting the Router
Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer, DSL/Cable
modem, and the router.
Step 1 Connect one end of a network cable to the INTERNET port of the router and
connect the other end of the cable to the DSL/Cable modem.
Step 2 With another network cable, connect one end of the cable to your computer’s
Ethernet port and connect the other end to one of the LAN ports of the router.
Step 3 Power on the DSL/Cable modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle
down.
Step 4 Plug the power adapter to the router and connect to an outlet or power strip.
Step 5 Power on your computer.
Step 6 Make sure the INTERNET, WIRELESS, and the LAN port that the computer is
connected to are lit. If not, try the above steps again.
LED Indicators:
How the router connects:
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3. Configuring the Router
Step 1 Open the web browser (Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox), type 192.168.1.1 in
the Address bar and press Enter.
Step 2 Enter admin for both the username and password fields and click OK.
Cable Modem
For most cable modem users, you should be able to connect to the Internet without any
configuration. If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the optional
Host Name field. Click Apply to save the setting.
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If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the MAC Address Clone tab,
select Enabled, and click on the Clone My PC’s MAC button. Click Apply to save the
setting.
If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to Section 4, Verifying
Connection.
DSL
For DSL users, follow the steps below to configure the router.
Step 1 Select PPPoE from the drop-down menu.
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Step 2 Enter your username and password provided by your ISP.
Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your
username.
Example: username@sbcglobal.net
Step 3 Click Apply to save the setting.
You should be able to connect to the Internet now with the wired computer.
If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, please refer to Section 4, Verifying
Connection.
Connect each of your wired computers to an available LAN port on the Router with an
Ethernet cable, and then restart the computer. These computers should be able to
connect to the Internet immediately.
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4. Verifying Connection
If you have trouble connecting to the Internet, try the following steps.
Step 1 Power off the Cable/DSL modem, router, and computer and wait for 5 minutes.
Step 2 Turn on the Cable/DSL modem and wait for the lights on the modem to settle
down.
Step 3 Turn on the router and wait for the lights on the router to settle down.
Step 4 Turn on the computer.
Step 5 Log in to the router and select the Status tab.
Step 6 Verify that the Internet IP Address, Default Gateway, and at least one of the
DNS fields have valid numbers assigned to them (instead of all 0’s).
If you see all 0’s, click on the IP Address Renew button (for Cable Modem users) or the
Connect button (for DSL users).
If each field has a valid number assigned, the router is connected to the Internet.
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5. Connecting to the Router Wirelessly
Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless
network card to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection to the
router. Please refer to your wireless network card’s manual on how to configure these
settings.
SSID: default
Network Mode: BGN-Mixed
Authentication: Open System
Channel #: 6
WEP: disabled
If you want to change the router’s wireless and security settings, log in to the router and
select the Wireless tab. Click Apply to save the settings after you make changes.
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6. Web Configuration Utility
This router has a built-in web configuration utility that you can use to configure the
router’s settings. Simply log in to the router using your computer’s web browser.
6.1 Setup
6.1.1 Setup > Basic Setup
This is the default screen when you log in to the router’s web configuration utility. You
can setup your Internet connection here as well as configuring the Network and DHCP
settings and selecting your Time Zone.
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Internet Setup
There are five Internet Connection Types: DHCP, PPPoE, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP, and
Telstra Cable.
Automatic Configuration - DHCP
When your ISP provides dynamic IP, you can keep this default setting (This is for most
cable modem users). Usually you should be able to connect to the Internet without
changing any configuration. If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in
the optional Host Name field. Click Apply to save the setting.
PPPoE
Usually DSL service provider uses PPPoE for Internet connection. You will need to
provide username and password given by your ISP to connect to the Internet.
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Static IP
Select Static IP if your ISP provided you the static IP address, Subnet Mask, Default
Gateway and DNS server addresses for Internet connection.
PPTP
Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) is a service that applies to connections in
Europe only. Enter the Internet connection information provided by your ISP accordingly.
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L2TP
L2TP is a service that applies to connections in Israel only. Enter the Internet
connection information provided by your ISP accordingly.
Telstra Cable
Telstra Cable is a service that applies to connections in Australia only. Enter the Internet
connection information provided by your ISP accordingly.
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Network Setup
Router IP
You can change the Router’s IP Address and its Subnet Mask.
DHCP Server Setting
The Router has a built-in DHCP server which can dynamically assign IP address to
each device on your network. The DHCP Server is Enabled by default, if you already
have a DHCP server on the network, you need to select Disabled.
Start IP Address: Give a value for the dynamically assigning IP address to start with.
Because the Router’s default IP address is 192.168.1.1, the Starting IP Address must
be 192.168.1.2 or greater, but smaller than 192.168.1.253. The default Starting IP
Address is 192.168.1.100.
Maximum Number of Users: Enter the maximum number of PCs that you want the
DHCP server to assign IP addresses to. This number cannot be greater than 253. The
default is 50.
Client Lease Time: The Client Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be
allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP address.
Static DNS 1~3: Enter up to 3 DNS addresses for your network.
DHCP Reservation: If you want to assign a static IP Address to one of the computers
in your network, click on the DHCP Reservation button.
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Step 1 Enter the Static IP Address in the Assign this IP field.
Step 2 Enter the MAC address of the corresponding computer in the To this MAC field.
Step 3 Check the Enabled box.
Step 4 Click Save Settings.
Time Settings
Set up the time zone and daylight saving for the Router.
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6.1.2 Setup > DDNS
Dynamic DNS (DDNS) allows any user who wishes to access your server to reach it by
a registered DNS name instead of an IP address. Before you enable DDNS, you need
to register an account with one of the DDNS providers listed in the drop-down menu.
To Enable DDNS, select the DDNS provider you have registered with and enter the
required fields. Click Apply to save the setting.
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6.1.3 Setup > MAC Address Clone
Some ISPs require a registered MAC address to access the Internet. You can use the
following steps to clone your PC’s registered MAC address to access the Internet.
Step 1 Select Enabled from the drop-down menu.
Step 2 Click the Clone My PC’s MAC button.
Step 3 Click Apply to save the setting.
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6.1.4 Setup > Advanced Routing
You can configure your own static routing table using the Advanced Routing function.
To see the current routing table, click on Show Routing Table button.
Be sure to click Apply to save each entry.
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6.2. Wireless
6.2.1 Wireless > Basic Wireless Settings
Wireless Configuration - Manual
To configure the Wireless settings, click on Manual.
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You can configure the router’s basic wireless settings on this screen.
Network Mode: If you have 802.11b/g/n 2.4GHz devices on the wireless network,
select BGN-Mixed. If you have 802.11a/n 5GHz devices on the wireless network, select
AN-Mixed.
Note: If your wireless computer cannot detect the router after you selected AN-Mixed,
please make sure your wireless adapter supports 5GHz frequency band.
Network Name (SSID): You can change the router’s SSID in this field. Once you have
changed the SSID, your network clients need to re-connect themselves using the new
SSID.
Channel: Select the desired channel. All the network clients need to use the same
channel.
Radio Band: For best performance in a network, keep the default, Auto – 20/40MHz
Channel.
Standard Channel: If you selected Auto – 20/40MHz Channel for the Radio Band
setting, then this setting will be your primary Wireless N channel. If you are not sure
which channel to select, keep the default, Auto.
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