NetComm 802.11 User Manual

Powern Series

802.11 Wireless Router

User Guide

Contents

Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 6

Your NetComm Powern Series Router .......................................................................................................................6

Package Contents ...........................................................................................................................................6

Key Features ...................................................................................................................................................7

Placement of your Powern Series Router ............................................................................................... 8

1. Router Placement ...............................................................................................................................................8

2. Avoid obstacles and interference ..........................................................................................................................8

3. Cordless Phones .................................................................................................................................................9

4. Choose the “Quitest” Channel for your Wireless Network .......................................................................................9

Product Layout ...................................................................................................................................... 10

Connecting and Conﬁguring your Router .............................................................................................. 11

Network and System Requirements .......................................................................................................................11

Modem Requirements ...........................................................................................................................................11

Connecting your Router .........................................................................................................................................12

Conﬁguring your Router ........................................................................................................................................13

PC Network Adapter Setup (Windows XP) ........................................................................................................13

Setting up your Router ...................................................................................................................................15

AP Router Mode – Advanced Features ................................................................................................. 20

Login Procedure ...................................................................................................................................................20

System ................................................................................................................................................................21

Status ..........................................................................................................................................................21

LAN ..............................................................................................................................................................23

DHCP ...........................................................................................................................................................24

Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................25

Event Log .....................................................................................................................................................26

Monitor .........................................................................................................................................................26

Wizard .................................................................................................................................................................27

Internet ................................................................................................................................................................28

Status...........................................................................................................................................................28

Dynamic IP ...................................................................................................................................................28

Static IP ........................................................................................................................................................29

Point-to-Point over Ethernet Protocol (PPPoE) .................................................................................................29

Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) .........................................................................................................30

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Wireless Settings ..................................................................................................................................................31

Basic ............................................................................................................................................................31

WDS with AP Router ......................................................................................................................................32

Advanced .....................................................................................................................................................33

Security ........................................................................................................................................................34

MAC Address Filtering ...................................................................................................................................37

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) ..........................................................................................................................38

Client List .....................................................................................................................................................39

Firewall Settings ...................................................................................................................................................40

Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) ...............................................................................................................................41

Denial of Service (DoS) ..................................................................................................................................42

MAC Filter ....................................................................................................................................................43

IP Filter .........................................................................................................................................................44

URL Filter ......................................................................................................................................................45

Advanced Settings ................................................................................................................................................46

Network Address Translation (NAT) .................................................................................................................46

Port Mapping ................................................................................................................................................47

Port Forwarding (Virtual Server) ......................................................................................................................48

Port Triggering (Special Applications) ..............................................................................................................50

Application Layer Gateway (ALG) ....................................................................................................................52

UPNP ...........................................................................................................................................................52

Quality of Service (QoS) .................................................................................................................................53

Routing .........................................................................................................................................................57

Tools Settings .......................................................................................................................................................58

Admin ..........................................................................................................................................................58

Time .............................................................................................................................................................59

DDNS ...........................................................................................................................................................60

Power ...........................................................................................................................................................61

Diagnosis......................................................................................................................................................61

Firmware ......................................................................................................................................................62

Back-up .......................................................................................................................................................62

Reset............................................................................................................................................................63

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Repeater Mode – Advanced Features ................................................................................................... 65

System ................................................................................................................................................................65

Status ..........................................................................................................................................................65

LAN ..............................................................................................................................................................66

Schedule ......................................................................................................................................................66

Event Log .....................................................................................................................................................67

Monitor .........................................................................................................................................................67

Language .....................................................................................................................................................67

Wireless Settings ..................................................................................................................................................68

Basic ............................................................................................................................................................68

Client List .....................................................................................................................................................69

Tools Settings .......................................................................................................................................................70

Admin ..........................................................................................................................................................70

Time .............................................................................................................................................................71

Power ...........................................................................................................................................................71

Diagnosis......................................................................................................................................................72

Firmware ......................................................................................................................................................72

Back-up .......................................................................................................................................................73

Reset......................................................................................................................................................73 got

Legal and Regualtory Information ........................................................................................................ 75

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Introduction

Your NetComm Powern Series Router

Congratulations on your purchase of NetComm Powern Series Wireless Router. Powern Series is compliant with

802.11n Draft 2.0 up to 6 times faster than standard 802.11g based routers while still being compatible with

802.11g & 802.11b devices. Powern Series is not only a Wireless Access Point, but also doubles as a 4-port fullduplex Ethernet Switch that connects your wired-Ethernet devices together at incredible speeds.

With speeds of up to 300Mbps the NetComm Powern Series Wireless Router uses advanced MIMO (Multi-Input, Multi-Output) technology to transmit multiple steams of data in a single wireless channel giving you seamless access to multimedia content. Robust RF signal travels farther, eliminates dead spots and extends network range. For data protection and privacy, Powern Series encodes all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption.

With inbuilt DHCP Server & powerful SPI ﬁrewall Powern Series protects your computers against intruders and most known Internet attacks but provides safe VPN pass-through. With incredible speed and QoS function of

802.11n Draft 2.0, Powern Series is ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and VoIP telephony allowing you to run multiple media-intense data streams through the network at the same time, with no degradation in performance.

Package Contents

1. Powern Series 11n Router

2. 100V~240V Power Adapter

3. RJ45 LAN Cable

4. 2dBi 2.4GHz Dipole Antennas

• NP800n 2 x Antenna

• NP801n & NP802n 3 x Antenna

5. Quick Install Guide

6. CD (User’s Manual)

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Key Features

Features Advantages

Incredible Data Rate up to 300Mbps**

Heavy data payloads such as MPEG video streaming

IEEE 802.11n Compliant and backward compatible with

802.11b/g

Fully Interoperable with IEEE 802.11b / IEEE 802.11g compliant devices with legacy protection

NP800n & NP801n - Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Switch Ports (Auto- Crossover)

NP802n Four Gigabit Fast Switch Ports (Auto-Crossover)

Scalability, extend your network.

Firewall supports Virtual Server Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI

Avoids the attacks of Hackers or Viruses from Internet

Support 802.1x Authenticator, 802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN pass-through

Provide mutual authentication (Client and dynamic encryption keys to enhance security

WDS (Wireless Distribution System)

Enables the wireless interconnection of access points in an

802.11 network

** Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11b, g, n chipset used. Actual throughput may vary. Network conditions

and environmental factors lower actual throughput rate. All speciﬁcations are subject to change without notice.

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Placement of your Powern Series Router

Your wireless connection will be stronger the closer your connected device is to your Router. Your wireless connection and performance will degrade as the distance between your Router and connected devices increases. This may or may not be noticeable.

If you have concerns about your network’s performance that might be related to range or obstruction factors, try moving the computer to a position between three to ﬁve meters from the Router in order to see if distance is the problem. If difﬁculties persist even at close range, please contact NetComm Technical Support.

Note: While some of the items listed below can affect network performance, they will not prohibit your wireless network from functioning; if you are

concerned that your network is not operating at its maximum effectiveness, this checklist may help.

1. Router Placement

Place your Router, as close as possible to the centre of your wireless network devices. To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your “wireless clients” (i.e., computers enabled by NetComm Wireless USB Adapter, Laptop with Built-in Wireless, Wireless PDA / IPhone):

• Ensure that your Router’s antennas are parallel to each other, and are positioned vertically (toward the ceiling).

If your Router itself is positioned vertically, point the antennas in an upward direction as much as possible.

• In multi-storey homes, place the Router on a ﬂoor that is as close to the centre of the home as possible. This

may mean placing the Router on an upper ﬂoor.

• Try not to place the Router near a cordless 2.4GHz phone.

2. Avoid Obstacles and Interference

Avoid placing your Router near devices that may emit radio “noise,” such as microwave ovens. Dense objects that can inhibit wireless communication include:

• Refrigerators

• Washers and/or dryers

• Metal cabinets

• Large aquariums

• Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows

If your wireless signal seems weak in some spots, make sure that objects such as these are not blocking the signal’s path (between your devices and Router).

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3. Cordless Phones

If the performance of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone:

• Try moving cordless phones away from your Router and your wireless-enabled computers.

• Unplug and remove the battery from any cordless phone that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check

manufacturer’s information). If this ﬁxes the problem, your phone may be interfering.

• If your phone supports channel selection, change the channel on the phone to the farthest channel from

your wireless network. For example, change the phone to channel 1 and move your Router to channel 11.

See your phones user manual for detailed instructions.

• If necessary, consider switching to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone.

4. Choose the “Quietest” Channel for your Wireless Network

In locations where homes or ofﬁces are close together, such as apartment buildings or ofﬁce complexes, there may be wireless networks nearby that can conﬂict with yours.

Use the Site Survey capabilities found in the Wireless Utility of your wireless adapter to locate any other wireless networks that are available (see your wireless adapter’s user manual), and move your Router and computers to a channel as far away from other networks as possible.

• Experiment with more than one of the available channels, in order to ﬁnd the clearest connection and

avoid interference from neighbouring cordless phones or other wireless devices.

• For NetComm wireless networking products, use the detailed Site Survey and wireless channel

information included with your wireless network card. See your network card’s user guide for more information.

These guidelines should allow you to cover the maximum possible area with your Router. Should you need to cover an even wider area, you should consider looking at building a hybrid network by combining your wireless network with a HomePlug Network. See NetComm website for more details on HomePlug products.

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Product Layout

WWW

2 3 4

Reset

WWW

2 3 4

Reset

WWW

2 3 4

Reset

WWW

Reset

WWW

2 3 4

NP802n - 802.11n wireless router with 4 Gigabit Ethernet ports

WPS

Reset

The Router has been designed to be placed on a desktop. All of the cables exit from the rear of the Router for better organization. The display is easily visible on the FRONT of the Router to provide you with information about network activity and status. See below for explanation of each of the features.

Front Panel

WPS (Wireless Protected Setup)

POWER

WLAN (Wireless LAN)

LAN PORT ACTIVITY

WAN

Reset

Click this button to start WPS function.

Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on TEST/RESET

Lights up when WLAN is enabled. Blinks on trafﬁc

Blinks on trafﬁc for speciﬁc LAN PORT

Lights up when WAN connection established.

Click this button to restart the system, or Press this button and hold for 10 seconds to reset to factory defaults.

Rear Ports

WAN

LAN1 ~ 4

DC IN

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Wide Area Network(WAN) port

Local Area Network (LAN) ports 1 to 4

Power connector, connects to DC 12V Power Adapter

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Connecting and Conﬁguring your Router

Network + System Requirements

To begin using the 800n Series, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements:

• PC/Notebook.

• Operating System – Microsoft Windows 98SE/ME/XP/2000/VISTA

• 1 Free Ethernet port on PC/Notebook.

• WiFi card/USB dongle (802.11 a/b/g/n) – optional.

• External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45).

• PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Opera etc.)

Modem Requirements

Your cable or DSL modem must be equipped with an RJ45 Ethernet port. Many modems have both an RJ45 Ethernet port and a USB connection. If you have a modem with both Ethernet and USB, and are using the USB connection at this time, you will be instructed to use the RJ45 Ethernet port during the installation procedure. If your modem has only a USB port, you can request a different type of modem from your ISP, or you can purchase a modem that has an RJ45 Ethernet port on it.

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To WAN port

Telephone

Wall Socket

ADSL Broadband Modem

Splitter with

Microfilter

Home

Telephone

Internet

To 12V DC

POWER port

Computer with

Ethernet Card

To ETHERNET port

(1, 2, 3, 4 on

4 port models)

To LINE/DSL port

Wireless

Router

Connecting your Router

A Attach your antennas. Place your router next to your modem. Unplug your modem’s power cord.

B Locate the networking cable that connects your modem and computer. Unplug that cable from your

modem, and plug it into any LAN port on the back of the 900n Series Router.

C Find your new networking cable (included in the box with your 900n series Router) and connect it to the

WAN port on the back of the 900n Series Router. Connect the other end to your modem’s LAN Port.

D Plug in your modem’s power cord. Wait 60 seconds for the modem to start up. Plug the 900n Series

Router’s power supply into the power socket on the back. Plug the other end into the wall outlet. Turn on the power outlet.

E Wait 20 seconds for the Router to start up. Look at the display on the front of the Router. Make sure the

“Power”, “LAN” and “WAN” icons are lit up in blue. If they are not, recheck your connections.

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Conﬁguring your Router

PC Network Adapter setup (Windows XP)

Set your network adapter to obtain an IP Address automaticly (See section on PC Network Adapter setup in this manual for details)

• Click on [Start Menu] > select [Control panel] > select [Network Connections]

• Select [Local Area Connection]) icon > select [properties]

• Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] > Click [Properties]

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• Select the [General] tab

• Please select both

- Obtain an IP address automatically

- Obtain DNS server address automatically

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Setting up your Router

• Open a web browser (Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc)

• Type http://192.168.20.1 into the web browser address bar. The below screen will appear.

Type in the default:-

User name admin Password admin

Then Click <OK>.

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You are now logged into the router. Select Wizard from the menu on the left hand side

Click <Next> to Start the wizard

The most common of all connections is AP Router Mode. Select this.

For details on AP Repeater Mode see Repeater mode section in this manual.

Please wait while your 800n Series router detects your network settings.

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For most connections the following options will appear. DHCP is used if you have an existing modem setup with your ISP Username and Password.

Advanced users Note: If you Bridge your modem you will get a PPPoE option this will then prompt you for ISP Username and Password.

Click <Next> unless you are told by Your ISP to clone your MAC address

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To set up your wireless security, hover your mouse over the security bar. The window will tell you what level you have selected. You will then need to set your “SSID”, this is the name of your wireless network. You can use any name. You will then need to select a “Key”.

The Key is your security number (you will need to remember this as you will need to enter this when wirelessly connecting to your network. Click <Next> to proceed.

To apply the entire conﬁguration, click <Reboot>.

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AP Router Mode

AP Router Mode – Advanced Features

800n Series uses web-interface for conﬁguration to be accessed through your web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape Communicator.

1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).

2. Type http://192.168.20.1 in address bar and hit [Enter] button on your keyboard.

3. Click <OK> to navigate into 800n Series conﬁguration home page.

4. You will see the home page of 800n Series as follows.

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System

Status

This page allows you to monitor the current status of your router. You can use the status page to quickly see if you have any updated ﬁrmware available (bug ﬁxes, updates). You can navigate from this page with a few interesting options for reminding or skipping this page forever & so forth.

Once you click on <OK> button to go to the requested page, you can see the status page of the 800n Series.

System

You can see the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as ﬁrmware version information.

WAN Settings

This section displays whether the WAN port is connected to a Cable/DSL connection. It also displays the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary DNS. Press <Renew> button to renew your WAN IP address.

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LAN Settings

This section displays the Broadband router LAN port’s current LAN & WLAN information. It also shows whether the DHCP Server function is enabled / disabled.

WLAN Settings

This section displays the current WLAN conﬁguration settings you’ve conﬁgured in the Wizard / Basic Settings / Wireless Settings section. Wireless conﬁguration details such as SSID, Security settings, BSSID, Channel number, mode of operation are brieﬂy shown.

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LAN

The LAN Tab reveals LAN settings which can be altered. If you are an entry level user, try accessing a website from your browser. If you can access a website without a glitch, just do not change any of these settings.

Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save the changed conﬁgurations.

LAN IP

IP address: 192.168.20.1. It is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients default gateway IP address). It can

be changed based on your own choice.

IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN segment.

802.1d Spanning Tree: This is disabled by default. If 802.1d Spanning Tree function is enabled, this router will

use the spanning tree protocol to prevent network loops.

DHCP Server

DHCP Server: This will enable or disable the Dynamic Pool setting..

Lease time: This is the lease time of each assigned IP address.

Start IP: This will be the beginning of the pool of IP addresses available for client devices.

End IP: This will be the end of the pool of IP addresses available for client devices.

Domain name: The Domain Name for the existing or customized network.

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DHCP

View the current LAN clients which are assigned with an IP Address by the DHCP-server. This page shows all DHCP clients (LAN PCs) currently connected to your network. The table shows the assigned IP address, MAC address and expiration time for each DHCP leased client. Use the <Refresh> button to update the available information. Hit <Refresh> to get the updated table.

You can check “Enable Static DHCP IP“. It is possible to add more static DHCP IPs. They are listed in the table “Current Static DHCP Table“. IP address can be deleted at will from the table.

Click <Apply> button to save the changed conﬁguration.

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