NETIS SYSTEMS WF2411R User Manual

WF2411
User Manual
150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater /
Router client
V1.1
2011-12-16
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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 should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. 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:
150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client Power adapter 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.
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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
1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................... 7
1.1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW .......................................................................................................... 7
1.2. MAIN FEATURES ................................ ................................................................................. 7
1.3. SUPPORTING STANDARD AND PROTOCOL ............................................................................. 7
1.4. WORKING ENVIRONMENT ................................................................................................... 8
2. HARDWARE INSTALLATION .............................................................................................. 9
2.1. SYSTEM REQUIREMENT ...................................................................................................... 9
2.2. PANEL ................................................................................................................................ 9
2.3. RESTORE TO FACTORY CONFIGURATION.............................................................................. 10
2.4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ........................................................................... 10
3. LOGIN ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. CONFIGURE COMPUTER ..................................................................................................... 12
3.1.1. Windows 98/Me ....................................................................................................... 12
3.1.2. Windows 2000 ......................................................................................................... 12
3.1.3. Windows XP ............................................................................................................ 15
3.1.4. Windows Vista ......................................................................................................... 18
3.1.5. Windows 7 ............................................................................................................... 22
3.1.6. MAC OS .................................................................................................................. 24
3.2. CHECKING CONNECTION WITH THE ROUTER ...................................................................... 26
3.3. LOGIN .............................................................................................................................. 27
4. ROUTER SETUP ................................................................................................................... 29
4.1. STATUS............................................................................................................................. 29
4.1.1. Version .................................................................................................................... 29
4.1.2. WAN ........................................................................................................................ 29
4.1.3. LAN......................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.4. Wireless ................................................................................................................... 30
4.1.5. Router Status ........................................................................................................... 31
4.1.6. Traffic Statistics ....................................................................................................... 31
4.2. QUICK SETUP ................................................................................................................... 31
4.2.1. DHCP (dynamic) ..................................................................................................... 31
4.2.2. PPPoE .................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.3. Static ....................................................................................................................... 32
4.2.4. Wireless Configuration ............................................................................................ 33
4.2.5. MAC Clone ............................................................................................................. 33
4.3. WPS SETTINGS................................................................................................................. 34
4.3.1. WPS Settings ........................................................................................................... 34
4.3.2. Add a New Device ................................................................................................... 34
4.3.3. WPS Configuration .................................................................................................. 35
4.4. NETWORK ........................................................................................................................ 36
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4.4.1. WAN ........................................................................................................................ 36
4.4.1.1. Wired Access ................................................................................................................... 36
4.4.1.2. Wireless Access ................................................................................................................ 37
4.4.2. LAN......................................................................................................................... 38
4.4.3. MAC Clone ............................................................................................................. 38
4.4.4. Port Settings ............................................................................................................ 38
4.4.5. IGMP Proxy ............................................................................................................ 39
4.5. WIRELESS ........................................................................................................................ 39
4.5.1. Wireless Settings ...................................................................................................... 39
4.5.2. Wireless Security ..................................................................................................... 40
4.5.2.1. None ................................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.2.2. WEP ................................................................................................................................ 41
4.5.2.3. WPA-PSK ........................................................................................................................ 42
4.5.2.4. WPA2-PSK ................................ ...................................................................................... 42
4.5.2.5. WPA/WPA2-PSK ............................................................................................................. 42
4.5.3. Wireless MAC Filtering ........................................................................................... 43
4.5.4. WDS Settings ........................................................................................................... 44
4.5.5. Wireless Advanced ................................................................................................... 44
4.5.6. Wireless Statistics .................................................................................................... 46
4.5.7. Multiple AP Settings ................................................................................................ 46
4.6. DHCP .............................................................................................................................. 47
4.6.1. DHCP Settings ........................................................................................................ 47
4.6.2. DHCP Clients List ................................................................................................... 47
4.6.3. Address Reservation ................................................................................................ 47
4.7. FORWARDING ................................................................................................................... 48
4.7.1. Virtual Servers ......................................................................................................... 48
4.7.2. Port Triggering........................................................................................................ 48
4.7.3. DMZ ....................................................................................................................... 49
4.7.4. UPnP ...................................................................................................................... 49
4.7.5. FTP Private Port ..................................................................................................... 50
4.8. SECURITY......................................................................................................................... 50
4.8.1. Security Settings ...................................................................................................... 50
4.8.2. IP Address Filtering ................................................................................................. 51
4.8.3. MAC Filtering ......................................................................................................... 52
4.8.4. Domain Filtering ..................................................................................................... 53
4.9. STA TIC ROUTING .............................................................................................................. 53
4.10. QOS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................. 55
4.11. DYNAMIC DNS ................................................................................................................ 55
4.12. SYSTEM TOOLS................................................................................................................. 56
4.12.1. Firmware ................................................................................................................ 56
4.12.2. Time Settings ........................................................................................................... 56
4.12.3. Password ................................................................................................................. 57
4.12.4. WOL ....................................................................................................................... 57
4.12.5. System Logs ............................................................................................................. 57
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4.12.6. Remote Management ............................................................................................... 58
4.12.7. Factory Defaults ...................................................................................................... 58
4.12.8. Reboot ..................................................................................................................... 58
4.13. ABOUT ............................................................................................................................. 59
5. TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 59
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1. Introduction
1.1. Product Overview
The 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client is dedicated to Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) Wireless network solution. It is 4 in 1 network device, which combines wireless access point, firewall, 4-port Switch and the NAT-Router. It provides up to 150Mbps data transmission rate in 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/WPA2encryption security. The 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client also provides WEB and Remote Management and system log so that network administrators can manage and monitor the network in real time.
The 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client alsoprovides 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
Support DHCP Client, PPPoE Client, Static IP, L2TP, PPTP Support multi-wireless mode: AP, WDS, AP+WDS, repeater, client, etc. 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 button can easily setup a secure network Support WMM Support data encryption mode: WEP, WPA, WPA2 Support DMZ
1.3. Supporting Standard and Protocol
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
IEEE 802.11e IEEE 802.11h 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)
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5% to 90% non-condensing (storage) Power DC 9V
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
Front panel
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Rear panel
Figure 2-1
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Figure 2-2
Description
Function
PWR
Connect to Power adapter, please don‟t use the unknown
power adapter, otherwise your device may be damaged.
Default
Restore settings
WPS
“WPS” Encryption button
WAN
Internet access
LAN
Connect with computer NIC or Ethernet device
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2.3. Restore to factory configuration
If the router ever freezes in a setting change process or if you cant access it because you cant 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 procedures to install the 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client pleaserefers to the following picture
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Figure 2-3
Attach one end of an Ethernet cable to your computer‟s Ethernet port, and the other end to one of the LAN ports of your router. Connect another Ethernet cable from your Cable/DSL modem to the WAN port of your router. Connect the single DC output connector of the power adapter to the power jack on the back of the router and plug the Power Adapter into an AC outlet.
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3. Login
You can manage the 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client through the Web browser-based configuration utility. To configure the device via Web browser, at least one properly configured computer must be connected to the device via Ethernet or wireless network. The 150Mbps Wireless-N AP/ Repeater / Router client is configured with the default IP
address of 192.168.1.1and subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and its DHCP server is enabled by default. Before setting up the Router, make sure your PCs are configured to obtain an IP
address automatically from the Router by the steps below.
3.1. Configure computer
3.1.1. Windows 98/Me
1. Go to Start Settings Control Panel.
2. Find and double-click the Network icon. The Network dialog box appears.
3. Click the Configuration label and ensure that you have network card.
4. Select TCP/IP. If TCP/IP appears more than once, please select the item that has an arrow “
pointing to the network card installed on your computer. DO NOT choose the instance of TCP/IP with the words “Dial Up Adapter” beside it.
5. Click Properties. The TCP/IP Properties dialog box appears.
6. Ensure the Obtain IP Address Automatically is checked.
7. From the WINS Configuration dialog box, Ensure that Disable WINS Resolution is checked.
8. From the Gateway dialog box, remove all entries from the Installed gateways by selecting them and clicking Remove.
9. From the DNS Configuration dialog box, remove all entries from the DNS Server Search Order box by selecting them and clicking Remove. Remove all entries from the Domain Suffix Search Order box by selecting them and clicking Remove. Click Disable DNS.
10. Click OK, back to Network Configuration dialog box
11. Click OK, if prompted to restart, click YES.
3.1.2. Windows 2000
Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:
1. Go to Start Settings Control Panel
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Figure 3-1
2. Double click the icon Network and Dial-up Connections
3. Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, and click Properties
Figure 3-2
4. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then press Properties button
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Figure 3-3
5. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then press OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
Figure 3-4
6. Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
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Figure 3-5
3.1.3. Windows XP
Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:
1. Go to Start Settings Control Panel
2. Click Network and Internet Connections
Figure 3-6
3. Click Network Connections
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Figure 3-7
4. Highlight the icon Local Area Connection, right click your mouse, and click Properties
Figure 3-8
5. Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP), and then press Properties button
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Figure 3-9
6. Choose Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically, and then press OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window
Figure 3-10
7. Press OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties window
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Figure 3-11
3.1.4. Windows Vista
Please follow the steps below to setup your computer:
1. Go to Start Settings Control Panel
2. Click Network and Sharing Center
Figure 3-12
3. Click Manage Network Connections
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