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Netis WF-2403 User Manual

Portable Wireless-N Router/AP
User Manual
V1.1
2011-06-22
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Certification
FCC CE
FCC 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
-Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. To assure continued compliance, any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. (Example- use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices)
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Caution!
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user authority to operate the equipment
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Package Contents The following items should be found in your package:
Portable Wireless-N Router /AP Power adapter Quick Installation Guide CD-Rom Ethernet cable
Make sure that the package contains above items. If any of the above items is missing or damaged, please contact the store you bought this product from.
Brand and Copyright Announcement
Copyright © 2010 Netis Corporation. All rights reserved
is a registered trademark of Netis Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Reproduction in any manner without the permission of Netis Corporation is strictly forbidden
All the information in this document is subject to change without notice.
USA/Canada Technical Support Phone: 1-866-71-network or 1-866-716-3896 (free in USA & Canada) E-mail: usa_support@netis-systems.com
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Contents
CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................................ 3
1. INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 6
1.2. MAIN FEATURES ...................................................................................................................... 6
1.3. SUPPORTING STANDARD AND PROTOCOL ................................................................................. 6
1.4. WORKING ENVIRONMENT ........................................................................................................ 7
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ................................................................................................... 8
2.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ........................................................................................................... 8
2.2. PANEL DEFINITION ................................................................................................................... 8
2.3. HOW TO RESTORE FACTORY CONFIGURATION ........................................................................ 10
2.4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES .............................................................................. 10
2.4.1. AP-Router mode ........................................................................................................... 10
2.4.2. Client mode .................................................................................................................. 11
2.4.3. AP mode ....................................................................................................................... 12
3. HOW TO CONFIGURE AP-ROUTER MODE........................................................................ 13
3.1. LOGIN WEB MANAGEMENT PAGE ............................................................................................ 13
3.2. STATUS................................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.1. Version .......................................................................................................................... 17
3.2.2. WAN.............................................................................................................................. 17
3.2.3. LAN .............................................................................................................................. 18
3.2.4. Wireless ........................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.5. Router Status ................................................................................................................ 19
3.2.6. Traffic Statistics ............................................................................................................ 19
3.3. QUICK SETUP ......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.1. DHCP (dynamic) .......................................................................................................... 20
3.3.2. PPPoE .......................................................................................................................... 20
3.3.3. Static ............................................................................................................................. 21
3.3.4. Wireless Configuration ................................................................................................. 21
3.3.5. MAC Clone ................................................................................................................... 22
3.4. WPS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 22
3.4.1. WPS Settings ................................................................................................................ 23
3.4.2. Add a New Device ........................................................................................................ 23
3.4.3. WPS Configuration ...................................................................................................... 23
3.5. NETWORK .............................................................................................................................. 24
3.5.1. WAN.............................................................................................................................. 24
3.5.1.1. Wired Access .......................................................................................................................... 25
3.5.1.2. Wireless Access ...................................................................................................................... 26
3.5.2. LAN .............................................................................................................................. 27
3.5.3. MAC Clone ................................................................................................................... 27
3.5.4. IGMP Proxy ................................................................................................................. 27
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3.6. WIRELESS ................................ ................................ .............................................................. 28
3.6.1. Wireless Settings ........................................................................................................... 28
3.6.2. Wireless Security .......................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2.1. None ....................................................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2.2. WEP ....................................................................................................................................... 29
3.6.2.3. WPA-PSK .............................................................................................................................. 30
3.6.2.4. WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................................................ 30
3.6.2.5. WPA/WPA2-PSK ................................................................................................................... 31
3.6.3. Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................................ 32
3.6.4. Wireless Advanced ........................................................................................................ 32
3.6.5. Wireless Statistics ......................................................................................................... 34
3.7. DHCP .................................................................................................................................... 34
3.7.1. DHCP Settings ............................................................................................................. 34
3.7.2. DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................................ 34
3.7.3. Address Reservation ..................................................................................................... 35
3.8. FORWARDING ......................................................................................................................... 35
3.8.1. Virtual Servers .............................................................................................................. 35
3.8.2. Port Triggering ............................................................................................................. 36
3.8.3. DMZ ............................................................................................................................. 36
3.8.4. UPnP ............................................................................................................................ 37
3.8.5. FTP Private Port .......................................................................................................... 37
3.9. SECURITY .............................................................................................................................. 37
3.9.1. Security Settings ........................................................................................................... 37
3.9.2. IP Address Filtering ..................................................................................................... 38
3.9.3. MAC Filtering .............................................................................................................. 39
3.9.4. Domain Filtering .......................................................................................................... 40
3.10. STATIC ROUTING .................................................................................................................... 41
3.11. QOS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 42
3.12. DYNAMIC DNS ...................................................................................................................... 42
3.13. SYSTEM TOOLS ...................................................................................................................... 43
3.13.1. Firmware ...................................................................................................................... 43
3.13.2. Time Settings ................................................................................................................ 43
3.13.3. Password ...................................................................................................................... 44
3.13.4. WOL ............................................................................................................................. 44
3.13.5. System Logs .................................................................................................................. 44
3.13.6. Remote Management .................................................................................................... 45
3.13.7. Factory Defaults ........................................................................................................... 45
3.13.8. Reboot .......................................................................................................................... 45
3.13.9. Backup .......................................................................................................................... 45
3.14. ABOUT ................................................................................................................................... 46
4. HOW TO CONFIGURE CLIENT MODE ................................................................................ 46
4.1. LOGIN WEB MANAGEMENT PAGE ............................................................................................ 46
4.2. HOW TO CONNECT INTERNET UNDER CLIENT MODE ............................................................... 49
4.3. STATUS................................................................................................................................... 51
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4.4. WPS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 51
4.5. NETWORK .............................................................................................................................. 51
4.6. DHCP .................................................................................................................................... 51
4.7. SYSTEM TOOLS ...................................................................................................................... 51
4.8. ABOUT ................................................................................................................................... 52
5. HOW TO CONFIGURE AP MODE .......................................................................................... 52
5.1. LOGIN WEB MANAGEMENT PAGE ............................................................................................ 52
5.2. STATUS................................................................................................................................... 55
5.3. WPS SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 55
5.4. NETWORK .............................................................................................................................. 55
5.5. WIRELESS ................................ ................................ .............................................................. 55
5.6. DHCP .................................................................................................................................... 55
5.7. SYSTEM TOOLS ...................................................................................................................... 56
5.8. ABOUT ................................................................................................................................... 56
6. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................. 56
6.1. I CANNOT ACCESS THE WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION UTILITY FROM THE ETHERNET
COMPUTER USED TO CONFIGURE THE ROUTER. .................................................................................... 56
6.2. I FORGET PASSWORD (RESET THE ROUTER WITHOUT LOGIN) ................................................ 57
6.3. I HAVE SOME PROBLEMS RELATED TO CONNECTION WITH CABLE MODEM............................ 57
6.4. I CAN BROWSE THE ROUTER’S WEB-BASED CONFIGURATION UTILITY BUT CANNOT ACCESS THE
INTERNET. ........................................................................................................................................... 57
6.5. MY WIRELESS CLIENT CANNOT COMMUNICATE WITH ANOTHER ETHERNET COMPUTER......... 57
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1. Introduction
1.1. Product Overview
Portable Wireless-N Router /AP is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Portable Wireless network solution. The ability to be powered through a USB connection when power outlets are scarce, compact design, and included travel bag all further the device's ability to deliver networking with a very high degree of mobility. It works at 2.4GHz frequency, complies with IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE802.11b and backwards compatible with all IEEE 802.11n/g/b devices. And the router also supports wireless LAN up to 128-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 encryption security. The Wireless-N Portable Router also provides WEB and Remote Management and system log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time. The Wireless-N Portable Router also provides a hardware WPS (Wi-Fi protected setup) button, which helps you setup a secure wireless network in a snap. The button lets you activate the wireless protection easily.
1.2. Main Features
Comply with IEEE802.11n/g/b, IEEE802.3 10Base-T, IEEE802.3u 100Base-TX
standards
External switch for wireless modes: AP-Router, Client, AP Powered through a USB connection Support 64/128-bit WEP, WPA and WPA2 wireless security modes Support static ARP, MAC filtering, IP access control, DNS filter Support FTP, PPTP and L2TP pass through Support UPNP (universal plug and play) Upgradeable firmware for future functions WPS(PIN/PBC) enable Support DMZ
1.3. Supporting Standard and Protocol
IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11e IEEE 802.11h
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IEEE 802.11k IEEE 802.11i IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
1.4. Working Environment
Temperature
0° to 40° C (operating) -40° to 70° C (storage)
Humidity
10% to 90 % non-condensing (operating) 5% to 90% non-condensing (storage)
Power DC 5V
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2. Hardware Installation
2.1. System Requirement
Minimum Requirements:
Broadband (DSL/Cable) modem and service with Ethernet port 802.11n b/g/n wireless adapter or Ethernet adapter and cable for each computer Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0 or Safari® 1.4 or higher
2.2. Panel Definition
Top view
Figure 2-1
LED
Function
LINK/ACT
On
Wired Connection normal
Flashing
Data transmitting
Off
Wired Connection abnormal
WPS
Flashing slowly
WPS is running
OFF
WPS is not running
WLAN
Flashing
Wireless data transmitting
Off
Wireless off
SYS
ON and Off
Abnormal
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Flashing
Normal
PWR
On
Power on
Off
Power off
Side view
Figure 2-2
Description
Function
RJ45
Connect to ADSL/Cable modem or other network device
USB
Connect to Power adapter, please don’t use the unknown power adapter, otherwise your device may be damaged.
Bottom view
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Description
Function
DEFAULT
Restore factory configuration
WPS
Enable WPS setting
AP-Router
Switch to AP-Router mode
Client
Switch to Client mode
AP
Switch to AP mode
2.3. How to Restore factory configuration
If the router ever freezes in a setting change process or if you can’t access it because you can’t remember the IP you have given it or other problem, you may have to utilize the reset button on the back of the router to put it back to factory settings. You have to press and hole this button for a few seconds (2-6s) with a pencil when it is working, then release and it will restore settings to the factory configuration. The other way to restore factory settings is through the same user interface used in setup. Click on ‘System management’- ‘Restore’, and click on the ‘Restore’ button.
2.4. Hardware Installation Procedures
The Portable Wireless-N Router /AP can work at AP-Router, Client, and AP mode. Each mode meets different requirements, you can select corresponding mode as you wish. So please check which mode is that you want, then install your device following the procedures below.
2.4.1. AP-Router mode
The device works as wireless router under this mode. Wireless clients(Notebook, tablet and smart phone..) can connect to Portable Wireless-N Router /AP via wireless, then access the internet. Select the AP-Router mode and connect your device as figure 2-3.
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Figure 2-3
2.4.2. Client mode
The device work as a wireless card under this mode. Computer connect to RJ45 of Portable Wireless-N Router /AP via cable, then use Portable Wireless-N Router /AP to search and connect other AP or AP-Router. Please connect your device as figure 2-4.
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Figure 2-4
2.4.3. AP mode
The device work as an access point under this mode. RJ45 of Portable Wireless-N Router /AP connect to other broadband device(switch or router), then wireless client can connect to Portable Wireless-N Router /AP to access the internet. Please connect your device as figure 2-5.
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Figure 2-5
3. How to configure AP-Router mode
3.1. Login web management page
Connect your device following the network topology in figure 2-3, then configure your computer follow procedures below.
1) Select “My Network Places” on the desktop, right click, then choose “Properties”.
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Figure 3-1
2) Select “Wireless Network connection”, right click, then choose “Properties”.
Figure 3-2
3) Select “Internet Protocol[TCP/IP]”, double click.
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Figure 3-3
4) Choose “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”, then click “OK”.
Figure 3-4
5) Return to network connection window, choose “Wireless Network connection”, right
click, then choose “View Available Wireless Networks”.
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Figure 3-5
6) Click “Refresh network list”, select SSID “netis” and double click.
Figure 3-6
7) Open the web browser, enter “192.168.1.1” in the address bar. Then enter the User name
“guest” and Password “guest” in the dialog box, click OK.
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Figure 3-7 If you can see the picture as below(figure 3-8), that means you have successfully login web management page of PORTABLE WIRELESS-N ROUTER /AP. You can start configuring your PORTABLE WIRELESS-N ROUTER /AP now.
Figure 3-8
3.2. Status
This feature provides running status information and detailed information about router.
3.2.1. Version
Show the hardware version and firmware version.
Figure 3-9
3.2.2. WAN
This feature provides running status information of the WAN port (the port connect to the Internet)
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