LevelOne WGR-6012 User Manual

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LevelOne

WGR-6012

300Mbps N_Max Wireless Gigabit Router

User Manual

V1.0

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Copyright

The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored, transcribed in an
information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means,
mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without the prior written
permission.

Trademarks

All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed without prior notice.

FCC Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio
interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will be required to take whatever measures are
necessary to correct the interference.

CE Declaration of Conformity

This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN 55022/A1 Class
B.

The specification is subject to change without notice.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction .............................................................................. 4

1.1 Packing List ................................................................................. 4

1.2 Spec Summary Table ................................................................. 4

1.3 Hardware ...................................................................................... 5

1.4 LED Indicators ............................................................................. 5

1.5 Procedure for Hardware Installation ........................................ 6

Chapter 2 Getting Start .......................................................................... 10

2.1 Select Language ....................................................................... 10

2.2 Setup mode ............................................................................... 11

2.3 Advanced mode Setup. ............................................................ 11

2.4 Quick Wizard Install mode Setup ........................................... 12

2.5 Wireless Setting. ....................................................................... 12

2.6 Auto Detect WAN Service. ...................................................... 13

2.7. Manual select WAN Service .................................................. 13

2.8 Summary of the settings and Next to “Reboot” .................... 13

2.9 Apply the Settings or Modify. .................................................. 14

2.10 Test the Internet connection. ................................................ 14

2.11 Setup Completed. ................................................................... 15

Chapter 3 Making Configuration ........................................................ 16

3.1 Login to Configure from Wizard .............................................. 17

3.2 System Status ........................................................................... 21

3.3 Advanced ................................................................................... 21

3.3.1 Basic Setting .......................................................................................................... 21

3.3.1.1 Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers ........................................... 23

3.3.2 Forwarding Rules .................................................................................................. 36

3.3.3 Security Settings .................................................................................................... 39

3.3.4 Advanced Settings ................................................................................................ 53

3.3.5 Toolbox .................................................................................................................... 61

Appendices and Index ............................................................................ 64

802.1x Setting .................................................................................. 64

1. Equipment Details ....................................................................................................... 64

2. DUT Configuration: ..................................................................................................... 65

3. DUT and Windows 2000 Radius Server Setup ...................................................... 65

4. Windows 2000 RADIUS server Authentication testing: ........................................ 67

WPA Settings ................................................................................... 70

FAQ and Troubleshooting .............................................................. 79

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Device Interface

Ethernet WAN

RJ-45 port, 10/100/1000Mbps, auto-MDI/MDIX

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Ethernet LAN

RJ-45 port, 10/100/1000Mbps, auto-MDI/MDIX

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Antenna

2 dBi detachable antenna

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WPS Button

For WPS connection

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Wireless
Enable/disable

To enable or disable Wireless Radio
1 LED Indication

Power/Status / WAN / LAN1 ~ LAN4/ Wi-Fi

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Power Jack

DC Power Jack, powered via external DC 12V/1A
switching power adapter

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Wireless LAN (Wi-Fi)

Standard

IEEE 802.11b/g/n compliance

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SSID

SSID broadcast or in stealth mode

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Channel

Auto-selection, manually

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Security

WEP, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK

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WPS

WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

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WMM

WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)

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Functionality

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Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Wireless Broadband Router. This product is specifically
designed for Small Office and Home Office needs. It provides a complete SOHO solution for Internet surfing,
and is easy to configure and operate even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and configuring
this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this product, please read this manual
carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product.

1.1 Packing List

 WGR-6012 x1
 RJ-45 Ethernet LAN Cable x1
 Antenna x 2
 Power Adapter x1
 Quick Installation Guide x1

 CD Manual x1

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1.2 Spec Summary Table

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Ethernet WAN

PPPoE, DHCP client, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP

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WAN Connection

Auto-reconnect, dial-on-demand, manually

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One-to-Many NAT

Virtual server, special application, DMZ, Super DMZ
(IP Passthrough)

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NAT Session

Support NAT session

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SPI Firewall

IP/Service filter, URL blocking, MAC control

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DoS Protection

DoS (Deny of Service) detection and protection

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Routing Protocol

Static route, dynamic route (RIP v1/v2)

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Management

SNMP, UPnP IGD, syslog, DDNS

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Administration

Web-based UI, remote login, backup/restore setting

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Performance

NAT up to 700Mbps and Wireless up to150Mbps

Environment & Certification

Package Information
Package dimension (mm)

Package weight (g)

Operation Temp.

Temp.: 0~40oC, Humidity 10%~90%
non-condensing

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Storage Temp.

Temp.: -10~70oC, Humidity: 0~95%
non-condensing

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EMI Certification

CE/FCC compliance

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RoHS

RoHS compliance

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1.3 Hardware

1.4 LED Indicators

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LED status

Description

Status

Green in flash

Device status is working.

WAN LED
Green

RJ-45 cable is plugged

Green in flash

Data access

LAN LED
Green

RJ-45 cable is plugged

Green in flash

Data access

Wi-Fi LED
Green

WLAN is on

Green in flash

Data access

Green in fast flash

Device is in WPS PBC mode

Green in dark

Wi-Fi Radio is disabled

1.5 Procedure for Hardware Installation

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Step 1. Attach the antenna.

1.1. Remove the antenna from its plastic wrapper.

1.2. Screw the antenna in a clockwise direction to the back panel of the unit.

1.3. Once secured, position the antenna upward at its connecting joint. This will ensure optimal reception.

1.Turn off the Power Switch first.

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Step 2 Insert the Ethernet cable into LAN Port:
Insert the Ethernet patch cable into LAN port on the back panel of Router, and an available Ethernet port on

the network adapter in the computer you will use to configure the unit.

Step 3 Insert the Ethernet patch cable into Wired WAN port:

Insert the Ethernet patch cable form DSL Modem into Wired WAN port on the back panel of Router.

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Step 4. Power on Router:

4.1. Connect the power adapter to the receptor on the back panel of your Router and Push Power switch

Step 5. Complete the setup.

5.1. When complete, the Status LED will flash.

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2.1 Select Language then click “Next”

for continues.

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Insert the CD into CD reader on your PC. The program, AutoRun, will be executed automatically. And then you

can click the Easy setup Icon for this utility.

Configure the settings by the following steps.

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2.2 Setup mode

You can select Wizard mode to run the setup
step-by-step or run advanced mode to
diagnose the network settings of the router.

2.3 Advanced mode Setup.

Check the PC, Router or Internet icons for
the Status of PC, Router or Internet.

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2.4 Quick Wizard Install mode
Setup

1. Make sure the router is powered on.

2. Make sure your network adapter is
connected to the LAN port of the router

3. Make sure your network adapter has an IP
address.

Click “Next” for continues

2.5 Wireless Setting.

Key in the SSID, Channel and Security
options, and then click “Next” for continues.

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2.6 Auto Detect WAN Service.

Click “Next” for continue.

Click the button, “Let me select WAN service

by myself”, to disable this function.

Note: The Item supports to detect the
Dynamic and PPPoE WAN Services only

Example, the Dynamic WAN type is tected.

2.7. Manual select WAN Service

In the manual mode, Click the any icons for
continues.

2.8 Summary of the settings and

Next to “Reboot”

Click “Next” for continue.

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2.9 Apply the Settings or Modify.

Click “Next” for continue.

2.10 Test the Internet connection.

Test WAN Networking service. Click “Next”
for continue.

You can ignore the by select the “Ignore

Test”.

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2.11 Setup Completed.

The EzSetup is finish, you can open the

default web browser to configure advanced
settings of the Router.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation.

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This product provides Web based configuration scheme, that is, configuring by your Web browser, such as
Mozilla Firefox or Internet Explorer. This approach can be adopted in any MS Windows, Macintosh or UNIX
based platforms.

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3.1 Login to Configure from Wizard

Type in the IP Address
(HHUhttp://192.168.1.1UHH)

Type password, the default is

“admin” and click „login‟ button.

Press “Wizard” for basic

settings with simple way.

Press “Next” to start wizard.

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Step 1:
Set up your system password.

Step 2:
Select Wan Type.

Auto Detecting or
Setup Manually.

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Step 3:
Setup the LAN IP and WAN
Type.

Step 4:

Please fill in PPPoE service
information which is provided by
your ISP.

Example:

Step 5:
Set up your Wireless.

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Set up your Authentication and
Encryption.

Step 6:
Then click Apply Setting.
And then the device will reboot.

Step 7:
Click Finish to complete it.

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3.2 System Status

This option provides the function for observing this product‟s working status:
WAN Port Status.
If the WAN port is assigned a dynamic IP, there may appear a “Renew” or “Release” button on the Side note
column. You can click this button to renew or release IP manually.

Statistics of WAN: enables you to monitor inbound and outbound packets

3.3 Advanced

3.3.1 Basic Setting

Please Select “Advanced Setup” to Setup

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3.3.1.1 Primary Setup – WAN Type, Virtual Computers

Press “Change”

This option is primary to enable this product to work properly. The setting items and the web appearance
depend on the WAN type. Choose correct WAN type before you start.

1. LAN IP Address: the local IP address of this device. The computers on your network must use the LAN
IP address of your product as their Default Gateway. You can change it if necessary.

2. WAN Type: WAN connection type of your ISP. You can click Change button to choose a correct one from
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A. Static IP Address: ISP assigns you a static IP address.
B. Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically.
C. PPP over Ethernet: Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services.
D. PPTP: Some ISPs require the use of PPTP to connect to their services.
F. L2TP: Some ISPs require the use of L2TP to connect to their services

Static IP Address: ISP assigns you a static IP address:

WAN IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary and Secondary DNS: enter the proper setting provided by
your ISP.

Dynamic IP Address: Obtain an IP address from ISP automatically.

Host Name: optional. Required by some ISPs, for example, @Home.
Renew IP Forever: this feature enables this product to renew your IP address automatically when the lease
time is expiring-- even when the system is idle.

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PPP over Ethernet: Some ISPs require the use of PPPoE to connect to their services.

PPPoE Account and Password: the account and password your ISP assigned to you. For security,
this field appears blank. If you don't want to change the password, leave it empty.
PPPoE Service Name: optional. Input the service name if your ISP requires it. Otherwise, leave
it blank.
Maximum Idle Time: the amount of time of inactivity before disconnecting your PPPoE session.
Set it to zero or enable Auto-reconnect to disable this feature.
Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU): Most ISP offers MTU value to users. The most common MTU value is

1492.

Connection Control: There are 3 modes to select:
Connect-on-demand: The device will link up with ISP when the clients send outgoing packets.
Auto-Reconnect(Always-on):The device will link with ISP until the connection is established.
Manually :The device will not make the link until someone clicks the connect-button in the Staus-page.