Lantech WL-661G User Manual

Lantech WL-661G

802.11g 108Mbps Wireless Broadband Router

USER MANUAL

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Contents

1. Overview...............................................................................................................4

1.1 WL-661G Product Feature ......................................................................4

1.2 System Requirements ...............................................................................4

1.3 Applications..............................................................................................4

2. Getting Start..........................................................................................................5

2.1 Know your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Router................................5

2.2 Connect to your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Broadband Router

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2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu .............................................................6

2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard ...........................................................8

3. Configuration......................................................................................................15

3.1 LAN Setting.............................................................................................15

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server..................................................................15

3.1.2 WAN ...........................................................................................16

3.1.3 Password .....................................................................................17

3.1.4 Time..............................................................................................18

3.1.5 Dynamic DNS.............................................................................19

3.2 Wireless...................................................................................................20

3.2.1 Basic ............................................................................................20

3.2.2 Authentication.............................................................................21

3.2.3 Advanced....................................................................................24

3.3 Status .......................................................................................................25

3.3.1 Device Information .....................................................................25

3.3.2 Log ...............................................................................................26

3.3.3 Log Setting ..................................................................................27

3.3.4 Statistic ........................................................................................28

3.3.5 Wireless.......................................................................................30

3.4 Routing.....................................................................................................31

3.4.1 Static ............................................................................................31

3.4.2 Dynamic ......................................................................................32

3.4.3 Routing Table ..............................................................................33

3.5 Access......................................................................................................33

3.5.1 Filters............................................................................................33

3.5.2 Virtual Server ..............................................................................39

3.5.3 Special AP...................................................................................40

3.5.4 DMZ.............................................................................................41

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3.5.5 Firewall Rule................................................................................42

3.6 Management...........................................................................................44

3.6.1 SNMP ..........................................................................................44

3.6.2 Remote Management.................................................................45

3.7 Tools.........................................................................................................46

3.7.1 Restart ..........................................................................................46

3.7.2 Settings ........................................................................................47

3.7.3 Firmware .....................................................................................48

3.7.4 Ping Test.......................................................................................49

4. Glossary ..............................................................................................................50

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1. Overview

1.1 WL-661G Product Feature

● Compliance with IEEE 802.11g and 802.11b standards

● Highly efficient design mechanism to provide unbeatable performance

● Strong network security with WEP and 802.1X encryption

● Achieving data rate up to 54Mbps for 802.11g and 11Mps for 802.11b

with wide range coverage; high performance to deliver up to 108Mbps raw data rate for 802.11g

● Quick and easy setup with Web-based management utility

1.2 System Requirements

● Windows 98, 98SE, Millennium Edition (ME), 2000 and XP operating systems

● Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher

● DSL/ Cable Modem Broadband Internet connection and ISP account

● PCs equipped with 10Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet connection to

support TCP/IP protocol

● One CD-ROM drive

1.3 Applications

● Home SOHO networking for device sharing and wireless multimedia

● Wireless office provides a wider range for home and SOHO Ethernet

● Enables wireless building-to-building data communication

● Built-in infrastructure mode

● Router provides ideal solution for:

● Difficult-to-wire environments

● Temporary LANs for scenarios such as trade-exhibitions and meetings

● Enables LAN adaptability to frequently changing environments

● Enables remote access to corporate network information, for example e-mail

and the company home page

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2. Getting Start

2.1 Know your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless

Router

Ports:

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LEDs:

LED Color Status Description

Indicates proper connection to power supply.

Power

Green

OFF The unit is not receiving power

Status

Green On

Indicates that the device is connected to the WLAN.

On Indicates connection to the WAN port

WAN

Blinking Data transmission.

On Link is established

On Blinking Packet transmit or receive activity

WLAN

Off — No Link activity

On Indicates connection is established.

On Blinking Data transmissions

LAN

Off — No LAN connections

2.2 Connect to your WL-661G 108Mbps Wireless Broadband

Router

2.2.1 Access the Setting Menu

You could start to access the configuration menu anytime by opening a web browser window by typing the IP address of this wireless router. The default IP is 192.168.1.1.

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The below window will popup. Please enter the user name and password. Both of the default is “admin”.

Now, the main menu screen is popup.

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2.2.2 Quick Setup with Wizard

Setup wizard is provided as the part of the web configuration utility. You can simply follow the step-by-step process to get your wireless router configuration ready to run in 6 easy steps by clicking on the “Wizard” button on the function menu. The following screen will appear. Please click “Next” to continue.

Step 1: Set your new Password

You can change the password as you like and then click “Next” to continue.

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Step2: Choose your time zone Select your time zone from the drop down list. Please click “Next” to continue.

Step 3: Set LAN connection and DHCP server

Set your IP address and mask. The default IP is 192.168.1.1. If you like to enable DHCP, please click “Enabled”. DHCP enabled is able to automatically assign IP addresses. Please assign the range of IP addresses in the fields of “Range start” and “Range end”. Please click “Next” to continue.

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Step 4: Set Internet connection

Select how the router will set up the Internet connection: Obtained IP automatically; Fixed IP address; PPPoE to obtain IP automatically; PPPoE with a fixed IP address; PPTP.

Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client): If you have enabled DHCP server, choose "Obtain IP automatically (DHCP client)" to have the router assign IP addresses automatically.

Fixed IP Address:

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If Fixed IP address is assigned, the below screen will pop up. Please set the WAN address and DNS server.

PPPoE to obtain IP automatically:

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PPPoE with a fixed IP address:

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PPTP:

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Step 5: Set Wireless LAN connection

Click “enable” to enable wireless LAN. If you enable the wireless LAN, type the SSID in the text box and select a communications channel. The SSID and channel must be the same as wireless devices attempting communication to the router.

Step 6: Restart

The Setup wizard is now completed. The new settings will be effective after the Wireless router restarted. Please click “Restart” to reboot the router. If you do not want to make any changes, please click “exit” to quit without any changes. You also can go back to modify the setting by clicking “Back”.

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3. Configuration

3.1 LAN Setting

The screen enables you to configure the LAN & DHCP Server, set WAN parameters, create Administrator and User passwords, and set the local time, time zone, and dynamic DNS.

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server

This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name, IP address, subnet mask, and domain name. LAN and DHCP profiles are listed in the DHCP table at the bottom of the screen.

Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is "AP-Router." IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is

192.168.1.1.

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Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign IP addresses to devices connecting to the LAN. DHCP is enabled by default. All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the screen, providing the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the client. Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router. End IP: Type an IP address to serve as the end of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the router. Domain Name: Type the local domain name of the network in the text box. This item is optional.

3.1.2 WAN

This screen enables you to set up the router WAN connection, specify the IP address for the WAN, add DNS numbers, and enter the MAC address.

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Connection Type: Select the connection type, either DHCP client, Fixed IP or PPPoE from the drop-down list. WAN IP: Select whether you want to specify an IP address manually, or want DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically. When Specify IP is selected, type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this information. DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this information. MAC Address: If required by your ISP, type the MAC address of the router WAN interface in this field. DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the text boxes. Your ISP will provide you with this information.

3.1.3 Password

This screen enables you to set administrative and user passwords. These passwords are used to gain access to the router interface.

Administrator: Type the password the Administrator will use to log in to the

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