Ovislink WHR-609N User Manual
WHR-609N
2.4G Outdoor Router User Manual
USER MANUAL 1.0.0
© 2010
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Table of Contents
1. Terminology .......................................................................................................... 5
2. Introduction .......................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Package contents .................................................................................... 7
2.2 Product Features..................................................................................... 7
2.3 Front Panel Description ......................................................................... 8
2.4 Rear Panel Description .......................................................................... 9
3. Installation .......................................................................................................... 10
3.1 Hardware Installation........................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Appearance and Interface Introduction ............................................... 10
3.1.2 Hardware installation steps ................................................................. 12
3.2 Software Installation ............................................................................ 14
4. Software configuration ...................................................................................... 14
4.1 Prepare your PC to configure the WLAN Broadband Router ............. 15
4.2 Connect to the WLAN Broadband Router ........................................... 16
4.3 Management and configuration on the Outdoor Router ...................... 16
4.3.1 Wizard .......................................................................................... 16
4.3.2 Operation Mode ........................................................................... 23
4.3.3 Internet Settings ........................................................................... 24
4.3.3.1 WAN ..................................................................................... 24
4.3.3.2 LAN ...................................................................................... 29
4.3.3.3 DHCP clients......................................................................... 30
4.3.3.4 VPN Passthrough .................................................................. 30
4.3.4 Wireless Settings .......................................................................... 31
4.3.4.1 Basic...................................................................................... 31
4.3.4.2 Advanced .............................................................................. 32
4.3.4.3 Security ................................................................................. 34
4.3.4.4 WDS...................................................................................... 37
4.3.4.5 WPS ...................................................................................... 41
4.3.5 Firewall ........................................................................................ 42
4.3.5.1 MAC/IP/Port Filtering .......................................................... 42
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4.3.5.2 Port Forwarding .................................................................... 43
4.3.5.3 DMZ...................................................................................... 45
4.3.5.4 System Security .................................................................... 46
4.3.5.5 4.4.5.5 Content Filtering ....................................................... 46
4.3.6 Administration ............................................................................. 48
4.3.6.1 Management.......................................................................... 48
4.3.6.2 Upload Firmware .................................................................. 49
4.3.6.3 Settings Management ............................................................ 50
4.3.6.4 Status ..................................................................................... 51
4.3.6.5 System Log ........................................................................... 51
4.4 Configuration Examples ...................................................................... 52
4.4.1 Example one – PPPoE on the WAN ............................................ 52
4.4.2 Example two – fixed IP on the WAN ........................................... 54
4.4.3 Example three –set WLAN to be WAN as WiFi Client ............... 56
5. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)................................................ 59
5.1 What and how to find my PC’s IP and MAC address? ........................ 59
5.2 What is Wireless LAN? ....................................................................... 59
5.3 What are ISM bands?........................................................................... 59
5.4 How does wireless networking work? ................................................. 59
5.5 What is BSSID? ................................................................................... 60
5.6 What is ESSID? ................................................................................... 60
5.7 What are potential factors that may causes interference? .................... 60
5.8 What are the Open System and Shared Key authentications? ............. 60
5.9 What is WEP? ...................................................................................... 60
5.10 What is Fragment Threshold? .............................................................. 61
5.11 What is RTS (Request to Send) Threshold?......................................... 61
5.12 What is Beacon Interval? ..................................................................... 61
5.13 What is Preamble Type? ...................................................................... 61
5.14 What is SSID Broadcast?..................................................................... 61
5.15 What is Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)?............................................. 62
5.16 What is WPA2? .................................................................................... 62
5.17 What is 802.1x Authentication? ........................................................... 62
5.18 What is Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP)?.............................. 62
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5.19 What is Advanced Encryption Standard (AES)? ................................. 62
5.20 What is Inter-Access Point Protocol (IAPP)? ...................................... 62
5.21 What is Wireless Distribution System (WDS)? ................................... 62
5.22 What is Universal Plug and Play (uPNP)?........................................... 62
5.23 What is Maximum Transmission Unit (MTU) Size? ........................... 63
5.24 What is Clone MAC Address? ............................................................. 63
5.25 What is DDNS?.................................................................................... 63
5.26 What is NTP Client? ............................................................................ 63
5.27 What is VPN? ...................................................................................... 63
5.28 What is IPSEC?.................................................................................... 63
5.29 What is WLAN Block Relay between Clients? ................................... 63
5.30 What is WMM?.................................................................................... 63
5.31 What is WLAN ACK TIMEOUT? ...................................................... 63
5.32 What is Modulation Coding Scheme (MCS)? ..................................... 63
5.33 What is Frame Aggregation? ............................................................... 64
5.34 What is Guard Intervals (GI)?.............................................................. 64
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1. Terminology
3DES Triple Data Encryption Standard
AES Advanced Encryption Standard
ANSI American National Standards Institute
AP Access Point
CCK Complementary Code Keying
CSMA/CA Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance
CSMA/CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Detection
DDNS Dynamic Domain Name Server
DH Diffie-Hellman Algorithm
DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
DSSS Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
EAP Extensible Authentication Protocol
ESP Encapsulating Security Payload
FCC Federal Communications Commission
FTP File Transfer Protocol
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
IKE Internet Key Exchange
IP Internet Protocol
ISM Industrial, Scientific and Medical
LAN Local Area Network
MAC Media Access Control
MD5 Message Digest 5
NAT Network Address Translation
NT Network Termination
NTP Network Time Protocol
PPTP Point to Point Tunneling Protocol
PSD Power Spectral Density
RF Radio Frequency
SHA1 Secure Hash Algorithm
SNR Signal to Noise Ratio
SSID Service Set Identification
TCP Transmission Control Protocol
TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol
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TKIP Temporal Key Integrity Protocol
UPNP Universal Plug and Play
VPN Virtual Private Network
WDS Wireless Distribution System
WEP Wired Equivalent Privacy
WLAN Wireless Local Area Network
WPA Wi-Fi Protected Access
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2. Introduction
The Outdoor Router is an affordable IEEE 802.11b/g /n specifications of Outdoor Router solution;
setting SOHO and enterprise standard for high performance, secure, manageable and reliable WLAN.
This document describes the steps required for the initial IP address assign and other configuration of
the outdoor router. The description includes the implementation of the above steps.
2.1 Package contents
The package of the WLAN Broadband Router includes the following items,
Outdoor Router
DC 12V Power Adapter
Documentation CD
POE Injector
Tie
2.2 Product Features
Compatible with IEEE 802.11n Specifications provides wireless speed up to 150Mbps data rate.
Compatible with IEEE 802.11g standard to provide wireless speeds of 54Mbps data rate.
Maximizes the performance and ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video,
gaming and Voice over IP technology.
Support various operation (Bridge/Gateway/Ethernet Converter) modes between wireless and
wired Ethernet interfaces.
Supports WPS, 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 encryption to protect the wireless data
transmission.
Support TKIP/AES/TKIPAES of WPA algorithms.
Support IEEE 802.3x full duplex flow control on 10/100M Ethernet interface.
Support DHCP server to provide clients auto IP addresses assignment.
Support DHCP client, static IP, PPPoE, L2TP and PPTP of WAN Interface.
Supports firewall security with port filtering, IP filtering, MAC filtering, port forwarding, DMZ
hosting and URL filtering functions.
Support WEB based management and configuration.
Support System Log.
Support Dynamic DNS
Support NTP
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2.3 Front Panel Description
LED Indicator State Description
1. PWR LED
ON The WLAN Broadband Router is powered ON.
Off The WLAN Broadband Router is powered Off.
2. WLAN LED
Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the wireless.
ON Wireless Radio ON.
Off Wireless Radio Off.
3. WAN LED ACT
Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the WAN interface.
ON Port linked.
Off No link.
4. LAN LED ACT
Flashing Data is transmitting or receiving on the LAN interface.
ON Port linked.
Off No link.
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2.4 Rear Panel Description
Interfaces Description
Reset(Left)
Push continually the reset button 5 ~ 10 seconds to reset the
configuration parameters to factory defaults.
LAN(Middle)
The RJ-45 sockets allow LAN connection through Category 5 cables.
Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full duplex;
comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively.
WAN(Right)
The RJ-45 socket allows WAN connection through a Category 5
cable. Support auto-sensing on 10/100M speed and half/ full duplex;
comply with IEEE 802.3/ 802.3u respectively.
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3. Installation
3.1 Hardware Installation
3.1.1 Appearance and Interface Introduction
Notes: The product shot is for reference only please refer to physical product.
LED Panel
Waterproof Sliding Door
Pass trough Ethernet cable from this cable
Push this button to remove upper housing
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Wal l Mount
Pole Mount
LAN port with POE
WAN p or t
Reset Button
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3.1.2 Hardware installation steps
Step1: Push the button in the side to remove upper housing.
Step2: Pass through Ethernet cable from the hole, insert the cable to LAN port.
Note: RJ-45 8P8C Ethernet cable is required.
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Step3: Install the upper housing and make sure the housing is well installed.
Step4:
Install POE Injector
DC: Insert adapter
POE: This hole is linked to LAN port of the Outdoor Router with RJ-45.
LAN: This hole is linked to LAN side PC/Hub or Router/ADSL modem device with RJ-45
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Step5: Complete the hardware installation as diagram at below.
Notes: Use Reset button on POE injector. Push continually the reset button of POE injector about 5 ~ 10
seconds to reset the configuration parameters to factory defaults.
3.2 Software Installation
There is no software driver or utility installation needed, but only the configuration
setting. Please refer to chapter 4 for software configuration.
Notice: It will take about 50 seconds to complete the boot up sequence after powered on the Outdoor
Router; Power LED will be active, and after that the WLAN Activity LED will be flashing to show the
WLAN interface is enabled and working now.
4. Software configuration
There are web based management and configuration functions allowing you to have the jobs done
easily.
The Outdoor Router is delivered with the following factory default parameters on the Ethernet LAN
interfaces.
Default IP Address: 192.168.1.254
Default IP subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
WEB login User Name: admin
WEB login Password: admin
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4.1 Prepare your PC to configure the WLAN Broadband Router
For OS of Microsoft Windows 2000/ XP:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network and Dial-up Connections icon. Move
mouse and double-click the Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will
appear. Click Properties button in the Local Area Connection window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to
install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK button to install
the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to complete the installation. Close
and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.10 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
For OS of Microsoft Windows Vista / 7:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network Connections item. The Network
Connections window will appear. Double click Local Area Connection icon, then User Account
Control window shown. Right click Continue button to set properties.
3. In Local Area Connection Properties window, Choose Networking tab, move mouse and click
Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), then click Properties button.
4. Move mouse and click General tab, Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following
example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.10 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
5.
Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
For OS of Microsoft Windows NT:
1. Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel window
will appear.
2. Move mouse and double-click the right button on Network icon. The Network window will appear.
Click Protocol tab from the Network window.
3. Check the installed list of Network Protocol window. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add
button to install it; otherwise go to step 6.
4. Select Protocol in the Network Component Type dialog box and click Add button.
5. Select TCP/IP in Microsoft of Select Network Protocol dialog box then click OK button to install
the TCP/IP protocol, it may need the Microsoft Windows CD to complete the installation. Close
and go back to Network dialog box after the TCP/IP installation.
6. Select TCP/IP and click the properties button on the Network dialog box.
7. Select Specify an IP address and type in values as following example.
IP Address: 192.168.1.10 is good to connect the Wireless LAN Access Point.
IP Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
8. Click OK to complete the IP parameters setting.
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4.2 Connect to the WLAN Broadband Router
Open a WEB browser, i.e. Microsoft Internet Explore 6.1 SP1 or above, then enter 192.168.1.200 on
the URL to connect the WLAN Broadband Router.
4.3 Management and configuration on the Outdoor Router
4.3.1 Wizard
This Wizard page guides you to configure Internet connection and Wireless
Settings quickly.
Step 1: configure Internet connection
Click Next button to next step for Internet connection settings. There are five
options (DHCP, Static Mode, PPPOE, L2TP, PPTP) for Internet connection on WAN
port.
a. DHCP (Auto Config)
If you select DHCP option, please click Next button to jump at Step2.
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Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
b. Static Mode (fixed IP)
If you select Static Mode, please fill in these fields on next page.
Item
Description
IP Address Fill in the IP address for WAN interface.
Subnet Mask Fill in the subnet mask for WAN interface.
Default Gateway Fill in the default gateway for WAN interface out going data packets.
Primary DNS
Server
Fill in the IP address of Domain Name Server 1.
Secondary DNS
Server
Fill in the IP address of Domain Name Server 2.
When you finish these settings, then click Next button to jump at Step2.
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Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
c. PPPOE (ADSL)
If you select PPPOE, please fill in these fields on next page.
Item
Description
User Name If you select the PPPoE support on WAN interface, fill in the user name and
password to login the PPPoE server.
Password If you select the PPPoE support on WAN interface, fill in the user name and
password to login the PPPoE server.
Verify Password Fill in the password again for verification.
Operation Mode Keep Alive: Keep the PPPoE connection all the time. Please also configure the
Redial Period field.
On Demand: Please configure the Idle Time field. When time is up, the PPPoE
connection will disconnect. The connection will re-connect when any outgoing
packet arise.
Manual: Le
t
user connect the PPPoE connectionmanually.
When you finish these settings, then click Next button to jump at Step2.
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Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
d. L2TP
If you select L2TP, please fill in these fields on next page.
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Setup Wizard
Setup Wizard
Item Description
L2TP Server IP
Address
Allow user to make a tunnel with remote site directly to secure the data
transmission among the connection. User can use embedded L2TP client
supported by this router to make a VPN connection.
If
y
ou select the L2TP support on WAN interface, fill in the IP address for it.
User Name Fill in the user name and password to login the L2TP server.
Password Fill in the user name and password to login the L2TP server.
Address Mode
Static: To configure the IP address information by manually, please fill in the
related setting at below.
Dynamic: The option allows the machine to get IP address information
au
tom
atically fromDHCP server on WAN side.
IP Address Fill in the IP address for WAN interface.
Subnet Mask Fill in the subnet mask for WAN interface.
Default Gateway Fill in the default gateway for WAN interface out going data packets.
Operation Mode
Keep Alive: Keep the L2TP connection all the time. Please also configure the
Redial Period field.
Manual: Let user connect the L2TP connection manually.
When you finish these settings, then click Next button to jump at Step2.
e. PPTP
If you select PPTP, please fill in these fields on next page.
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Setup Wizard
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