Planet WNRT-617G User Manual

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150Mbps 802.11n Wireless 3G Router

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Copyright © 2011 by PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of PLANET.

PLANET makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability or fitness for an y particular purpose. Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not this company, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Further, this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes.

All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to

Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radi o

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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continue d complia nc e, (example-u se only sh iel d ed interface c abl es when connecting to comp uter or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the Following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This Device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired

operation.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequenc y exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm (8 inches) during normal operation.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/CE OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL OF 9 March 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal Equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE).

The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC (Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. All guidelines of this and of the computer m anufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.

National Restrictions

This device is intended for home and office use in all EU countries (and other countries following the EU directive 1999/5/EC) without any limitation except for the countries mentioned below:

Country Restriction Reason/remark

Bulgaria None

Outdoor use limited to 10

France

Italy None

Luxembourg None

Norway Implemented

Russian Federation

mW e.i.r.p. within the band 2454-2483.5 MHz

None Only for indoor applications

General authorization required for outdoor use and

public service

Military Radiolocation use. Refarming of the 2.4 GHz band has been ongoing in recent years to allow current relaxed regulation. Full implementation planned 2012

If used outside of own premises, general authorization is required

General authorization required for network and service supply(not for spectrum)

This subsection does not apply for the geographical area within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund

Note: Please don’t use the product outdoors in France

WEEE regulation

To avoid the p otential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end users of electrical an d electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed-out wheeled bin symbol. Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately.

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Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET 802.11n Wireless 3G Router Model: WNRT-617G Rev: 1.0 (March, 2011) Part No. EM-WNRT617G_v1.0 (2081-E50210-000)

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CONTENTS

Chapter 1. Product Introduction...........................................................................................................1

1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................1

1.2 Product Description...............................................................................................................1

1.3 Product Features...................................................................................................................2

1.4 Product Specification.............................................................................................................3

Chapter 2. Hardware Installation .......................................................................................................... 6

2.1 Hardware Description............................................................................................................6

2.1.1 The Front Panel........................................................................................................6

2.1.2 LED Indications.........................................................................................................7

Chapter 3. Connecting the Router........................................................................................................ 9

3.1 System Requirements...........................................................................................................9

3.2 Installing the Router..............................................................................................................9

Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................... 11

4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration.................................................................. 11

4.1.1 Obtain an IP Address Automatically........................................................................ 11

4.1.2 Configure the IP Address Manually........................................................................13

4.2 Starting Setup in Web UI.....................................................................................................18

Chapter 5. Configuring the Router .....................................................................................................27

5.1 Login....................................................................................................................................27

5.2 Status..................................................................................................................................27

5.3 Quick Setup.........................................................................................................................28

5.4 WPS....................................................................................................................................29

5.5 Network...............................................................................................................................33

5.5.1 Internet Access.......................................................................................................33

5.5.2 3G...........................................................................................................................35

5.5.3 WAN........................................................................................................................39

5.5.4 LAN.........................................................................................................................51

5.5.5 MAC Clone .............................................................................................................52

5.6 Wireless...............................................................................................................................53

5.6.1 Wireless Settings....................................................................................................53

5.6.2 Wireless Security....................................................................................................56

5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering...........................................................................................61

5.6.4 Wireless Advanced.................................................................................................64

5.6.5 Wireless Statistics...................................................................................................66

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5.7 DHCP..................................................................................................................................67

5.7.1 DHCP Settings........................................................................................................67

5.7.2 DHCP Clients List...................................................................................................68

5.7.3 Address Reservation ..............................................................................................69

5.8 Forwarding..........................................................................................................................71

5.8.1 Virtual Servers ........................................................................................................72

5.8.2 Port Triggering........................................................................................................75

5.8.3 DMZ........................................................................................................................77

5.8.4 UPnP.......................................................................................................................78

5.9 Security ...............................................................................................................................79

5.9.1 Basic Security.........................................................................................................79

5.9.2 Advanced Security..................................................................................................81

5.9.3 Local Management.................................................................................................83

5.9.4 Remote Management.............................................................................................84

5.10 Parental Control..................................................................................................................86

5.11 Access Control....................................................................................................................90

5.11.1 Rule.........................................................................................................................90

5.11.2 Host.........................................................................................................................94

5.11.3 Target......................................................................................................................96

5.11.4 Schedule.................................................................................................................99

5.12 Advanced Routing.............................................................................................................102

5.12.1 Static Routing List.................................................................................................102

5.12.2 System Routing Table...........................................................................................104

5.13 Bandwidth Control.............................................................................................................104

5.13.1 Control Settings....................................................................................................105

5.13.2 Rules List..............................................................................................................105

5.14 IP & MAC Binding .............................................................................................................107

5.14.1 Binding Settings....................................................................................................107

5.14.2 ARP List................................................................................................................ 110

5.15 Dynamic DNS.................................................................................................................... 112

5.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ................................................................................................112

5.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS................................................................................................113

5.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS..................................................................................................114

5.16 System Tools.....................................................................................................................115

5.16.1 Time Settings........................................................................................................115

5.16.2 Diagnostic.............................................................................................................117

5.16.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................ 119

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5.16.4 Factory Defaults....................................................................................................120

5.16.5 Backup & Restore.................................................................................................121

5.16.6 Reboot ..................................................................................................................121

5.16.7 Password..............................................................................................................122

5.16.8 System Log...........................................................................................................123

5.16.9 Statistics................................................................................................................127

Chapter 6. Quick Connect to a Wireless Network ..........................................................................129

6.1 Windows XP (Wireless Zero Configuration)......................................................................129

6.2 Windows 7 (WLAN A utoConfig)........................................................................................131

6.3 Mac OS X 10.x..................................................................................................................134

6.4 iPhone / iPod Touch / iPad................................................................................................136

Appendix A: FAQ .................................................................................................................................. 139

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs ......................................................................................................145

Appendix C: Specifications.................................................................................................................149

Appendix D: Glossary..........................................................................................................................152

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Chapter 1. Product Introduction

1.1 Package Contents

The following items should be contained in the package:

WNRT-617G Wireless 3G Router Power Adapter Antenna Ethernet Cable Quick Installation Guide CD-ROM (User’s Manual included)

If there is any item missed or damaged, please contact the seller immediately.

1.2 Product Description

The Wireless 3G Router delivers exceptional range and speed, whic h can fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher networking performa nce.

3G/WAN Broadband Connection

The Wireless 3G Router, WNRT-617G, provides 3G and WAN (xDSL, static IP, or dynamic IP) two kinds of broadband connection to get on the Internet. You can access the Internet no matter at home or outside on business. Automatic 3G/WAN fail-over feature just provides non-stop internet connection.

Multiple Wireless Network Technologies for Greater Access

PLANET WNRT-617G features 802.11n radio with 1T1R antenna technology compliant with

802.11b/g/n standards. Compared with general wireless routers, the WNRT-617G offers more powerful and flexible capability for LAN client to access Internet with management functions.

Incredibly High Speed

Our 3G Router provides a speed of up to 150Mbps which is 3X fast of traditional 11g products, surpassing 11g performance and enabling the use of high bandwidth-consuming applications such as HD Videos.

Wide Range of Wireless Security Support

To secure the wireless communication, the WNRT-617G supports up-to-date encryption, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK with TKIP/AES. In order to simplify the security settings, the WNRT-617G supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) configuration with PBC/PIN methods. By just clicking the

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button, the secure connection between AP and wireless client will be built immediately.

Advanced Firewall Security

The WNRT -6 17G supports NAT function to allow multiple users to access Internet via a single legal IP. It also provides Virtual Server for LAN PC to act as an application server and offer certain service to the clients on Internet. Furthermore, the SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) firewall protects your Intranet PCs from unauthorized accesses and many kinds of DoS attacks from the Internet. In the aspect of firewall, the WNRT-617G supplies IP-based and MAC-based access control, and prevent possible hackers attack.

Easy Setup

The WNRT-617G provides a total solution for the home and the SOHO users. With the MIMO 11n wireless technology, it’s easy to combine the wireless devices with existing wired network.

1.3 Product Features

¾ IEEE Compliant Wireless LAN & LAN

 Compliant with IEEE 802.11n wireless technology capable of up to 150Mbps data rate  Backward compatible with 802.11b/g standard  Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100Mbps) and one WAN port (10/100Mbps), Auto

MDI/MDI-X supported

¾ 3G / 3.75G Mobile Internet Connection

 Dual Network Interfaces: WAN port for cable or wired DSL service + 3G mobile

connection

 Compatible with UMTS / HSPA / EVDO Mobile Network

¾ Fixed-network Broadband Router

 Supported connection types: Dynamic IP/ Static IP / PPPoE / Telstra Big Pond / L2TP /

PPTP

 Support Static Routing, WDS, UPnP, Dynamic DNS

¾ Secure Network Connection

 Support Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)  Advanced security: 64/128/152-bit WEP, WPA/WPA2 and

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK(TKIP/AES encryption), 802.1x

 Support NAT firewall featur es, with SPI function to pro t ect against DoS attacks.  Support IP / Protocol-based access control and MAC Filtering

¾ Advanced Networking function for Specific Application

 Support multiple sessions IPSec, L2TP and PPTP VPN pass-through  Support Virtual Server, ALG, DMZ and UPnP for various networking applications  Support DHCP Server

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¾ Easy Installation & Management

 Web-based UI for and Quick setup for easy configuration  Remote Management allows configuration from a remote site  System status monitoring includes DHCP Client, System Log

1.4 Product Specification

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Product

Hardware Specification

Interface

Antenna

Power Button Power On/Off button at rear panel

WPS / Reset Button

LED Indicators PWR, SYS, WLAN, LAN x 4, WAN, 3G, WPS with green light Material Plastic Dimension (W x D x H) 174 x 110 x 23 mm Weight 200g Power Requirement 12V DC, 1A

Wireless interface Specification

WNRT-617G

150Mbps 802.11n Wireless 3G Router

WAN Port: 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 port LAN Port: 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto MDI/MDI-X RJ45 ports USB port

Gain:

Orientation: Omni-directional

WPS / Reset button at front panel Push for above 5 seconds to reset to factory default setting

1 x USB 2.0 port 1 x Detachable RP-SMA Connector 1 x 5dBi SMA antenna included in the package

Standard Compliance with IEEE 802.11b/g/n Frequency Band 2.4~2.4835GHz Extend Frequency DSSS Modulation Type DBPSK, DQPSK, QPSK, CCK and OFDM (BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/ 64-QAM)

11n: 135/121.5/108/81/54/40.5/27/13.5Mbps

Data Transmission

Rates

Transmission

Distance

Channel

RF Power

130/117/104/78/52/39/26/13Mbps 65/58.5/52/39/26/19.5/13/6.5Mbps (Dynamic) 11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps (Dynamic) 11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps (Dynamic) Indoor up to 100m outdoor up to 300m (it is limited to the environment) America/ FCC: 2.414~2.462GHz (11 Channels) Europe/ ETSI: 2.412~2.472GHz (13 Channels) Japan/ TELEC: 2.412~2.484GHz (14 Channels) High: 18 dBm (max)

Middle: 15 dBm

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Low: 12 dBm 130M: -68dBm@10% PER 108M: -68dBm@10% PER

Receive Sensitivity

54M: -68dBm@10% PER 11M: -85dBm@8% PER 6M: -88dBm@10% PER 1M: -90dBm@8% PER

Wireless Management Features

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Wireless Operation

Mode

AP, WDS (AP+Bridge)

WEP (64/128/152-bit) encryption security

Encryption Security

WPA-PSK / WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES) WPA / WPA2 (TKIP/AES) WPA / WPA2 enterprise mode (802.1x authentication) Provide wireless LAN ACL (Access Control List) filtering

Wireless MAC address filtering

Wireless Security

Support WPS(WIFI Protected Setup ) Enable/Disable SSID Broadcast Support 802.11e WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia)

Wireless Advanced

Support Wireless Roaming Provide Wireless Statistics

Router Features

Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting following internet access:

Internet Connection

Typ e

 PPPoE / Russia PPPoE  Dynamic IP  Static IP  Telstra Big Pond  PPTP / Russia PPTP  L2TP / Russia L2TP

NAT firewall with SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection) NAT with ALG (Application Layer Gateway)

Firewall

Built-in NAT server supporting Virtual Server, and DMZ Built-in firewall with IP address filtering, Domain Name filtering, and MAC address filtering Support ICMP-FLOOD, UDP-FLOOD, TCP-SYN-FLOOD filter, DoS protection

Routing Protocol Static Routing VPN Pass-through PPTP, L2TP, IPSec

Built-in DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing Support UPnP, Dynamic DNS Support Flow Statistics

LAN

IP & MAC Binding IP / Protocol-based Bandwidth Control

Session Number: Max 5210

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System Management

OS Compatibility

Standards Conformance

IEEE Standards

Others Protocols and

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Web-based (HTTP) management interface Remote management SNTP time synchronize Easy firmware upgrade System Log supports auto mail and save to local host Windows 7(32-bit/64-bit)

Windows Vista (32-bit/64-bit) Windows XP Mac OS X 10.4 and higher

IEEE 802.11n (1T1R, up to 150Mbps) IEEE 802.11g IEEE 802.11b IEEE 802.11i IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX IEEE 802.3x Flow Control

CSMA/CA, CSMA/CD, TCP/IP, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, PPPoE, SNTP

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Chapter 2. Hardware Installation

Please follow the instructions below to build the wireless net work connection between WNRT-617G and your computers.

2.1 Hardware Description

2.1.1 The Front Panel

The front panel provides a simple interface monitoring the router. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel of WNRT-617G.

Front Panel

WPS/Reset Button

ACTIVE TIME

WPS Reset Press and hold the button more than 8 seconds to the factory default setting

Figure 2-1 WNRT-617G Front Panel

Press and hold the button less than 5 seconds for WPS configuration

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2.1.2 LED Indications

The LEDs on the front panel indicate instant status of port links, wireless data activity, system power; and help monitor and troubleshoot when needed. Figure 2-2 and Table 2-1 show the LED indications of the Wireless Router.

LED Definition

Figure 2-2 WNRT-617G Front Panel

LED Status Function

PWR

SYS

WLAN

LAN1-4

WAN

WPS

On Power is on. Off Power is off. On The Router is initializing.

Flashing The Router is working properly.

Off The Router has a system error.

Flashing The Wireless function is enabled.

Off The Wireless function is disabled. On A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity.

Flashing An active device is linked to the corresponding port.

Off No device is linked to the corresponding port. On A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity.

Flashing An active device is linked to the corresponding port.

Off No device is linked to the WAN port. On

The USB 3G modem is connected.

Flashing Data is received or sent through the 3G modem.

Off No device is linked to the USB port.

Slow Flashing

A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS function. This process will last for about 2 minutes.

Quick

Flashing

A wireless de vice has been succe ssfully added to the network by WPS function. The LED will keep on for about 5 minutes. A wireless device has failed to be added to the network by WPS function.

Table 2-1 The LEDs indication

1. When a device ha s been successfully a dded to the network by WP S function, the WPS LED will keep on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.

2. When pressing and holding the WPS/Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the router.

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The Rear Panel

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Figure 2-3 Rear Panel

Interface Function

POWER

The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the power adapter provided with WNRT-617G.

ON/OFF The button of the power.

WAN Connect to the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet

1,2,3,4 (LAN) Connect to the user’s PC or network devices

USB Connect to the USB 3G modem

Table 2-2 The Interface indication

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Chapter 3. Connecting the Router

3.1 System Requirements

Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet connection)

One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ-45 connector (not necessary if the Router is connected

directly to the Ethernet.)

PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 connectors PC of subscribers running Windows 98/ME, NT4.0, 2000/XP, Windows Vista / Win 7, MAC OS 9 or

later, Linux, UNIX or other platform compatible with TCP/IP protocols

Above PC installed with WEB Browser

It is recommended to use Internet Explore 7.0 or above to access the Router.

3.2 Installing the Router

Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the broadband service successfully at this moment. If there is any problem, please contact your local ISP. After that, please install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep your hands dry.

Step 1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.

Step 2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your

wireless network.

Step 3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.

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Figure 3-1 Adjust the direction of the antenna

Step 4. Connect the PC or Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports (Y ello w port s) of the Router with

Ethernet cable, shown in Figure 3-2.

Figure 3-2 Hardware Installation of the WNRT-617G Wireless Router

Step 5. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an

electrical outlet. Then power on the Router.

Step 6. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.

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Chapter 4. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Wireless 3G Router using Quick Setup within minutes.

A computer with wired Ethernet connection to the Wireless Router is required for the first-time configuration.

4.1 Manual Network Setup - TCP/IP Configuration

The default IP address of the WNRT-617G is 192.168.1.1. And the default Subnet Mask is

255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this guide, we use all the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address for your PC in the following two ways.

 Obtain an IP address automatically

 Configure the IP address manually

In the following sections, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP. First, make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, and refer to the Ethernet adapter’s manual if

needed.

4.1.1 Obtain an IP Address Automatically

Summary:

 Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.

 Then the WNRT-617G built-in DHCP server will assign IP address to the PC automatically.

1. Install TCP/IP component

1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network Connections tab in the appearing window.

3) Right click the icon shown below, select Properties on the prompt window.

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4) In the prompt window shown below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).

Figure 4-2

5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on this window by default.

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2. Setting IP address automatically

Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as shown in the Figure below:

Figure 4-3

Now click OK to save your settings.

4.1.2 Configure the IP Address Manually

Summary:

 Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC.

 Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number

from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The Router's default IP address)

1 Select Use the following IP address radio button. 2 If the Router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, enter IP address 192.168.1.x (x is from 2 to 254),

and Subnet mask 255.255.255.0.

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3 Enter the Router’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Default gateway field. 4 Select Use the following DNS server addresses radio button. In the Preferred DNS Server

field, you can enter the DNS server IP address which has been provided by your ISP

Figure 4-4

Now click OK to save your settings.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows XP OS. Please follow the steps below:

1. Click on Start > Run.

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Figure 4-5

2. In the run box type “cmd” and click OK. (Windows Vista users type “cmd” in the Start .Search box.)At the prompt.

Figure 4-6

Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-7, it means the connection between your PC and

the Router has been established well.

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Figure 4-7 Success result of Ping command

If the result displayed is similar to Figure 4-8, it means the connection between your PC and

the Router has failed.

Figure 4-8 Failure result of Ping command

If the address is 0.0.0.0, check your adapter installation, security settings, and the settings on your router. Some firewall software programs may block a DHCP request on newly installed adapters.

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1. The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter should be lit.

2. If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of 192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.

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4.2 Starting Setup in Web UI

It is easy to configure and manage the WNRT-617G with web browser.

Step 1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and enter the default IP address

http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.

Figure 4-9 Login the Router

After a moment, a login window will appear. Enter admin for the User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

Default User name: admin

Default Password: admin

Figure 4-10 Login Window

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If the above screen does not pop up, it may mean that your web-browser has been set to a proxy. Go to Tools menu>Internet Options>Connections>LAN Settings, in the screen that appears, cancel the Using Proxy checkbox, and click OK to finish it.

After entering the username and password, the main screen app ears as Figure 4-11

Figure 4-11 WNRT-617G Web UI Screenshot

Step 2. After successfully login in, you can click the Quick Setup to quickly configure your Router.

Figure 4-12 Quick Setup

Click Next, and then Internet Access page will appear, shown in Figure 4-13.

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Step 3. Select a desired Internet Access mode and then click Next. The configuration for each mode

is similar. Here we take 3G Preferred mode for example. Please refer to the procedures below to configure the other modes.

Figure 4-13 Choose Internet Access Mode

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

3G Preferred

In this mode, the router will try 3G access first. If 3G access fails and WAN access is valid, or if no 3G USB modem is inserted, the router would switch to WAN access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access immediately.

3G Only

In this mode, the router will try 3G access only. WAN access is disabled.

WAN Preferred

In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. If the WAN access fails, and 3G access is valid, the router would switch to 3G access. Once the router succeeds to connect to the WAN network, the router

WAN Only

would stop the 3G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately.

In this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G access is disabled.

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Step 4. The next screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-16. After finishing the configuration on this

page, click Next to continue,

Please configure the PIN code of the 3G modem first and save the settings before insert your USB 3G Modem to the router. Otherwise, the USB 3G modem will be locked possibly for trying the wrong PIN code over three times.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Location

Mobile ISP

Select the country where you're using the 3G modem.

Select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G service. The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP. If your ISP is not listed in the Mobile ISP, check the box before Set the

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Dial Number and APN manually and manually fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below.

Set the Dial Number

and APN manually

SIM/UIM PIN

Message

Authentication Type

Dial Number & APN

Username & Password

Check the box and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below if your ISP is not listed in the Mobile ISP list or the default values are not the latest ones.

Enter the PIN code if the SIM/UIM Protection is enabled. Please note that 3 times of wrong PIN code will lock your SIM/UIM card. You need to unlock it on the PC using PUK code.

The PIN information of your SIM/UIM card.

Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, so please confirm it with your ISP or keep it Auto.

Fill these two parameters manually after Set the Dial Number and APN manually is checked.

Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are optional but case-sensitive.

Step 5. You will then see the Figure 4-15. Select Auto-Detect, the Router will automatically detect

the connection type your ISP provides. Make sure the cable is plugged into the WAN port before detection. The appropriate configuration page will be displayed when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router.

Figure 4-15

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If the connection type detected is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-16.

Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process, please contact your ISP.

Figure

4-16 Quick Setup – PPPoE

If the connection type detected is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure

4-18. Then you can go on with the wireless configuration.

If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-17.

Enter the parameters in the corresponding blanks.

Figure 4-

17 Quick Setup - Static IP

Step 6. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 4-18.

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Figure 4-1

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Wireless Radio

Wireless Network

Name

Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list.

Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same Wireless Network Name (SSID: Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network secu rity, the default SSID is set to be default. This value is case-sensitive. For example, PLANET is NOT the same as planet.

Region

Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless channel of the router can be used.

Channel

This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default

5 Quick Setup – Wireless

Mode

Channel Width

Max Tx Rate

channel is set to Auto, so the router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

This field determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.

Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

You can limit the maximum transmission rate of the Router through this field.

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Wireless Security

Disable Security

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect to the Router without encryption. It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.

WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.

PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.

For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the length should be between 8 and 63 characters.

For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F, the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.

Please also note the key is case-sensitive.

No Change

If you choose this option, wireless security configuration will not change.

These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to Section

5.6: “Wireless”.

Step 7. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page.

If you don’t make any change on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure

4-19. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.

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Figure 4-16 Quick Setup – Finish

If there is something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown in Figure

4-20. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and finish the Quick

Setup.

Figure 4-7 Quick Setup – Finish

After the rebooting, please check whether you can access the Internet or not in the 5.2 Status page.

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Chapter 5. Configuring the Router

This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.

5.1 Login

After successfully login, you will see the fifteen main menus on the lef t of the W eb-ba se d utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.

Figure 5-1

The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.

5.2 Status

The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is read-only.

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Figure 5-2 Router Status

5.3 Quick Setup

Please refer to Section 4.2: Starting Setup in Web UI.

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5.4 WPS

This section will guide you to add a new wireless device quickly to an existing network by WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.

Step 1. Choose menu “WPS”, you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 5-3 ).

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

WPS Status

Current PIN

Enable or disable the WPS function here.

The current value of the Router's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the Router can be found in the label or User Guide.

Restore PIN

Gen New PIN

Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.

Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.

Add device

You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this button.

Figure 5-3 WPS

Table 5-1

Step 2. To add a new device:

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can est ablish a wireless connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC) method or PIN method.

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To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.

I. By Push Button Configuration (PBC)

If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC) method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.

Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset Button on the front panel of the Router.

Figure 5-4

Or you can keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 5-3, then the following screen will appear.

Figure 5-5

Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes, and click Connect.

When pressing and holding the WPS/Reset Button on the router for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the router.

Step 2: Press and hold the WPS Button equipped on the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds. Or you

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Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS

configuration.

II. By PIN

If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the network by PIN with the following two methods.

Method One: Enter the PIN of your Wireless adapter into the configuration utility of the Router

Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 5-3,

then the following screen will appear.

Figure 5-6

Step 2: Choose Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN code of the wireless adapter in the

field behind PIN in the above figure. Then click Connect.

The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the WPS configuration screen.

Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to

enter PIN into the Router in the configuration utility of the WPS, and click Next.

Method Two: Enter the PIN of the Router into the configuration utility of your Wireless adapter

Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the Router in Figure 5-3 (each Router has its unique PIN cod e).

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Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose the option that you want to

enter the PIN of the Router in the configuration utility of the Wireless adapter, and enter it

into the field. Then click Next.

The default PIN code of the Router can be found in WPS configuration screen as Figure 5-3.

Step 3. You will see the following screen when the new device has successfully connected to the

network.

Figure 5-7

1. The WPS LED on the Router will light green for about 5 minutes if the device has been successfully added to the network.

2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled. Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.

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5.5 Network

There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 5-8): Internet Access, 3G, WAN, MAC Clone, LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

Figure 5-8 The Network menu

5.5.1 Internet Access

Choose menu “Network→Internet Access”, you can configure the access mode on the screen below.

Figure 5-9 Internet Access Mode

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

3G Preferred

In this mode, the router will try 3G access first; When 3G access fails and WAN access is valid, or when no 3G USB modem is inserted, the router would switch to WAN access; When the router succeeds to connect to the 3G network, the router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G access immediately.

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3G Only

In this mode, the router will try 3G access only. WAN access is disabled.

WAN Preferred

In this mode, the router will try WAN access first; When the WAN access fails, and 3G access is valid, the router would switch to 3G access; When the router succeeds to connect to the WAN network, the router would stop the 3G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately.

WAN Only

In this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G access is disabled.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

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5.5.2 3G

Choose menu “Network→3G”, you can configure parameters for 3G function on the screen below. Please do not insert the 3G USB Modem to the router before configure the settings. When the USB modem is unplugged, corresponding information will be shown as in Figure 5-10.

1. 3G settings are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set to WAN Only mode. Please change settings on Internet Access if you want to use 3G.

2. Please configure the PIN code of the 3G modem first and save the settings before insert your USB 3G Modem to the router. Otherwise, the USB 3G modem will be locked possibly for trying the wrong PIN code over three times.

There are already many kinds of 3G USB modem embedded in the router. The USB modem parameters will be set automatically if it is supported by the Router. If your USB modem inserted is supported by the Router, then its model name will be shown in the 3G USB Modem field. Otherwise, “Unknown Modem” will be shown instead. Please visit our website to get the latest USB modems compatibility list.

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Figure 5-10 3G

Location

Mobile ISP

Set the Dial Number

and APN manually

SIM/UIM PIN

Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G Modem.

Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G service. The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.

Check the box and fill the Dial Number and APN blanks below if your ISP is not listed in the Mobile ISP list or the default values are not the latest ones.

Enter the PIN code if the SIM/UIM Protection is enabled. Please note that 3 times of wrong PIN code will lock your SIM/UIM card. You need to unlock it on the PC using PUK code.

Note:

)

No matter how many digits of the PIN code you input, there are always eight digits displayed in this field after saving the settings.

Message

Dial Number

APN

Username/Password

The PIN information of your SIM/UIM card.

Enter the Dial Number provided by your ISP.

Enter the APN (Access Point Name) provided by your ISP.

Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

Click the Connect button to connect to your 3G network.

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Connection Mode

Connect on

Demand

Connect

Automatically

Connect Manually

You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected.

You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period

Authentication Type

MTU Size

of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect your Internet connection, and not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link requested.

Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, so please confirm it with your ISP or keep it Auto.

The default MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) size is 1480 bytes, which is usually fine. For some ISPs, you need modify the MTU. This should not be done unless you are sure it is necessary for your

Use the following DNS

Servers

ISP.

If your ISP specifies a DNS server IP address for you, click the checkbox, and fill the Primary DNS and Secondary DNS blanks below. The Secondary DNS is optional. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from ISP.

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Table 5-3

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Click the Modem Settings button if your 3G USB Modem is not supported by the Router, and then you will see the screen as shown in Figure 5-11. Parameters of your USB modem can be configured on this page.

Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.

Figure 5-11 3G USB Modem Settings

There are already many kinds of 3G USB modem embedded in the router. The USB modem parameters will be set automatically if it is supported by the router. But when the router finds the 3G USB modem "unknown", it will prompt you to set these parameters. The router can identify your "unknown" 3G modem if the correct parameters are in the list. We suggest you do the “3G USB Modem Setting” only in such circumstance.

To add 3G USB Modem entries, follow the steps below.

1. Download the most recent 3G USB modem configuration file from our website.

2. Click the Add New... button in Figure 5-11, and then you will see Figure 5-12.

3. Click Browse… to select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the computer

into the File blank.

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4. Click the Upload button to upload the configuration.

Figure 5-12 Add or Modify a 3G USB Modem Entry

5.5.3 WAN

Choose menu “Network→WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the screen below.

If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to allow the Router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers an d proto cols. The connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the Router. This detect result is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the Router can detect are as follows:

PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password. Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment. Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.

The Router can not detect PPTP / L2TP / BigPond connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses one of these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.

 Dynamic IP

1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Router will automatically obtain IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure

5-13):

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Figure 5-13 WAN - Dynamic IP

This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.

Object Description

MTU Size

The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

Use These DNS Servers

If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields. Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.

Host Name

This option specifies the Host Name of the Router.

Get IP with Unicast

A few ISPs' DHCP se rvers do not suppor t the broadcast appli cations. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It

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DHCP

is rarely required.)

Table 5-4

If you get “Address not found” error when you access a Website, it is likely that your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get the correct DNS server address.

 Static IP

2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting, select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 5-1.

Figure 5-14 WAN - Static IP

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

IP Address

Subnet Mask

Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP, usually is 255.255.255.0

Default Gateway

(Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation

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MTU Size

The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

Primary/Secondary DNS

(Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.

Table 5-5

 PPPoE / Rusia PPPoE

3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE / Russia PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. And enter the following parameters (Figure 5-1):

Figure 5-15 WAN – PPPoE

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User Name/Password

Secondary Connection

Connect on Demand

Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive. Disabled

The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE connection only. This is recommended.

Dynamic IP

Static IP

You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.

You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection to connect to

the local area network provided by ISP. In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection to keep active all the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet

Connect Automatically

Time-based Connecting

Connect Manually

access disconnects. The connection can be re-established automatically when it was down.

The connection will only be established in the period from the start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).

Note:

)

Only when you have configured the system time on System Tools

-> Time page can the Time-based Connecting function take

effect. You can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.

Table 5-6

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

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If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page shown in Figure 5-16 will then appear:

Figure 5-16 PPPoE Advanced Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

MTU Size The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not

recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.

Service Name/AC Name The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name, which should

not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving these fields blank will work.

ISP Specified IP

Address

If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the Router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.

Detect Online Interval The Router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval.

The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0” and “120”. The value “0” means no detect.

DNS IP address If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the Router

during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS server address is available, enter it as well.

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Click the Save button to save your settings.

 BigPond Cable

If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select BigPond

4. Cable. And you should enter the following parameters (Figure 5-17):

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

User Name/Password

Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

Auth Server Auth Domain

Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name. Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.

e.g. NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au

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MTU Size

Connect on Demand

Connect Automatically Connect Manually

The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP. In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection to keep active all the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects. The connection can be re-established automatically when it was down. You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again. Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

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 L2TP / Russia L2TP

If your ISP provides L2TP / Russia L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option.

5. And enter the following parameters (Figure 5-18):

Figure 5-18 L2TP Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

User Name/Password Enter the User Name and Password prov ided by your ISP. These fields

are case-sensitive.

Dynamic IP/ Static IP Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect button

to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Connect on Demand You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet

connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. If you

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wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Connect Automatically Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this

option, click the radio button.

Connect Manually You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect

manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter

"0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.

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 PPTP / Russia PPTP

If your ISP provides PPTP / Russia PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option.

6. And enter the following parameters (Figure 5-19):

Figure 5-19 PPTP Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

User Name/Password

Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These fields are case-sensitive.

Dynamic IP/ Static IP

Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP address or the domain name.

If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS assigned by your ISP. And click the Save button.

Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the

Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.

Connect on Demand

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Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to automatically re-establish your

connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again.

If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button.

If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet connection terminates.

Connect Automatically

Connect Manually

Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the

background.

Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use this option, click the radio button.

You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0" in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.

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5.5.4 LAN

Choose menu “Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen as below.

Figure 5-20 LAN

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

MAC Address

The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't be changed.

IP Address

Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation (factory default: 192.168.1.1).

Subnet Mask

An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use

255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.

1. If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.

2. If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP server will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and

Table 5-11

DMZ Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.

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5.5.5 MAC Clone

Choose menu “Network→MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on the

screen below, Figure 5-21

Figure 5-21 MAC Address Clone

Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed here.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

WAN MAC Address

This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format(X is any hexadecimal digit).

Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.

Your PC's MAC

Address

This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing the Router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC

Address button and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

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Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function.

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5.6 Wireless

There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 5-22): Wireless Settings, Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click any

of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

Figure 5-22 Wireless menu

5.6.1 Wireless Settings

Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the wireless network on this page.

Figure 5-23 Wireless Settings

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The page includes the following fields:

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Wireless Network Name

(SSID)

Region

Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be default. This value is case-sensitive. For example, PLANET is NOT the same as planet.

Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.

When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the Note Dialog appears. Click OK.

Channel

Mode

Note Dialog

Note:

)

Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.

This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel is set to Auto, so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point.

Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.

11b only, 11g only, 11n only, 11bg mixed, 11bgn mixed.

It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to 802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to the Router.

Channel width

Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.

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Max Tx Rate

Enable Wireless Router

Radio

Enable SSID Broadcast

If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.

Object Description

You can limit the maximum tx rate of the Router through this field.

The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or disabled to allow wireless stations access.

When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you select the Enable SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.

Table 5-13

Enable WDS

Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the Router can bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following parameters as shown below. Make sure the following settings are correct.

Table 5-14

The page includes the following fields:

Figure 5-24

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Object Description

SSID(to be bridged)

BSSID(to be bridged)

Key type

WEP Index

Auth Type

Password

The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.

The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.

Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.

This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration. It is recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.

This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the WEP key.

This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.

If the AP your Router is going to connect needs p assword, you need to fill the password in this blank.

Table 5-15

5.6.2 Wireless Security

Choose menu “Wireless→ Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your wireless network.

There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router:

 WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)

 WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access)

 WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2)

 WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

 WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)

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The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Disable Security

If you do not want to use wireless security, select this check box, but it’s strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.

Figure 5-2

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Object Description

WEP

Type

WEP Key Format

WEP Key

Key Type

It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you select this check box, you will find a notice in red as show in Figure 5-3.

you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select Open System or Shared Key authentication type automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided. Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified length. ASCII format stands for an y combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.

Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.

You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption.

"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid. 64-bit You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any

combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.

128-bit You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any

combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.

152-bit You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any

combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters.

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If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.

Figure 5-4 WPA/WPA2 Configuration Screenshot

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

WPA/WPA2

Version

It is based on Radius Server.

you can choose the version of the WPA security on the pull-down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 (WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

Encryption

Radius Server IP

Radius Port

Radius Password

Group Key Update

Period

You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.

Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.

Enter the port that radius service used.

Enter the password for the Radius Server.

Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

Table 5-18

If you check the WPA/WPA2 radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-4.

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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK

Version

Encryption

PSK Password

Group Key Update

Period

It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared passphrase.

you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list. The default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) or WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.

When WPA-PSK or WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES as Encryption.

You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to 64 Hexadecimal characters.

Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.

Table 5-19

If you check the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 5-28.

Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.

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5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering

Choose menu “Wireless→MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring the Wireless MAC Address Filtering function, shown in Figure 5-6.

Figure 5-6 Wireless MAC address Filtering

To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disable.

Object Description

MAC Address

Status

Description

The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.

The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

A simple description of the wireless station.

Table 5-20

To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure

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5-7 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry

To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:

Step 1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC

Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example: 00-30-4F-11-22-33.

Step 2. Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example:

Wireless station A.

Step 3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.

Step 4. Click the Save button to save this entry.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

Step 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the

Delete.

Step 2. Modify the information. Step 3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled

Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.

Click the Delete All button to delete all entries

Click the Next button to go to the next page

Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.

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For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-30-4F-11-22-33 and the wireless station B with MAC address 00-30-4F-1A-2B-3C are able to access the Router, but all the other wireless stations cannot access the Router, you can configure the Wireless MAC Address

Filtering list by following these steps:

Step 1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.

Step 2. Select the radio button: Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list

to access for Filtering Rules.

Step 3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.

Step 4. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-30-4F-11-22-33

/00-30-4F-1A-2B-3C in the MAC Address field, then enter wireless station A/B in the Description field, while select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Finally, click the Save and

the Back button.

The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:

Figure 5-31

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5.6.4 Wireless Advanced

Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of your wireless network.

Figure 5-8 Wireless Advanced

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Transmit Power

Here you can specify the transmit power of Router. You can select High, Middle or Low which you would like. High is the default setting and is recommended.

Beacon Interval

Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here. The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.

RTS Threshold

Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to a particular receiving station and negotiate the

Fragmentation

Threshold

sending of a data frame. The default value is 2346.

This value is the maximum size determining whether packets will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network performance since excessive packets. 2346 i s the default

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DTIM Interval

Enable WMM

Enable Short GI

Enabled AP Isolation

This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.

WMM function can guarantee the packets with high- priority messages being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended enabled.

This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by reducing the guard interval time.

This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each other. To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.

Table 5-21

If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.

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5.6.5 Wireless Statistics

Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status, Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.

Figure 5-9 The Router attached wireless stations

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

MAC Address

Current Status

Received Packets

Sent Packets

The connected wireless station's MAC a ddress

The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH /

STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP

/ AP-DOWN / Disconnected

Packets received by the station

Packets sent by the station

Table 5-22

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.

If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.

This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.

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5.7 DHCP

There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 5-10): DHCP Settings, DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the

corresponding function.

Figure 5-10 The DHCP menu

5.7.1 DHCP Settings

Choose menu “DHCP→DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page (shown in

Figure 5-1 1 ).The Router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Ho st Configuration Protocol ) server,

which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to the Router on the LAN.

Figure 5-11 DHCP Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

DHCP Server

Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must

have another DHCP server within your network or else you must

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Start IP Address

End IP Address

Address Lease Time

Default Gateway

Default Domain

Primary DNS

Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.100 is the default start address.

Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP addresses. 192.168.1.199 is the default end address.

The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.

(Optional.) Suggest to input the IP address of the LAN port of the Router, default value is 192.168.1.1

(Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.

(Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your ISP.

Secondary DNS

(Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP provides two DNS servers.

Table 5-23

To use the DHCP server function of the Router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as "Obtain an IP Address automatically" mode.

5.7.2 DHCP Clients List

Choose menu “DHCP→DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients attached to the Router in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-12).

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Figure 5-12 DHCP Clients List

The page includes the following fields:

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Client Name

MAC Address

Assigned IP

Lease Time

The index of the DHCP Client

The name of the DHCP client

The MAC address of the DHCP client

The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client.

The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.

Table 5-24

You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current attached devices, click the Refresh button.

5.7.3 Address Reservation

Choose menu “DHCP→Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved addresses for clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 5-13).When you specify a reserved IP addre ss for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP settings.

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Figure 5-13 Address Reservation

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Object Description

MAC Address

Assigned IP Address

Status

The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve IP address.

The IP address of the Router reserved.

The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

Table 5-25

To Reserve IP addresses:

Step 1. Click the Add New … button.

Step 2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address in dotted-decimal

notation of the computer you wish to add.

Step 3. Click the Save button when finished.

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5-14 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry

To modify or delete an existing entry:

Step 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the

Delete.

Step 2. Modify the information. Step 3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable/ Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/disabled

Click the Delete All button to delete all entries

Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous page.

5.8 Forwarding

There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu (shown in Figure 5-15): Virtual Servers, Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding

function.

Figure 5-15 The Forwarding menu

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5.8.1 Virtual Servers

Choose menu “Forwarding→Virtual Servers”, you can view and add virtual servers in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-16). Virtual servers can be used for setting up pu blic services on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests from the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.

Figure 5-16 Virtual Servers

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Service Port

The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range of service ports (in XXX – YYY format, XXX is the start port number, YYY is the end port number).

IP Address

Protocol

Status

The IP Address of the PC providing the service application.

The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols supported by the Router).

The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

Table 5-26

To setup a virtual server entry:

Step 1. Click the Add New… button.

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Step 2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common

Service Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the number of the service port or service port range in the Service Port box.

Step 3. Type the IP Address of the computer in the IP Address box.

Step 4. Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or All.

Step 5. Select the Enable check box to enable the virtual server.

Step 6. Click the Save button.

Figure 5-17 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry

If your computer or server has more than one type of available service, please select another service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server.

To modify or delete an existing entry:

Step 1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the

Delete.

Step 2. Modify the information. Step 3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable/ Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/ disabled.

Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.

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Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.

If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on System Tools –> Remote Management page to be any other value except 80 such as 8080. Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.

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5.8.2 Port Triggering

Choose menu “Forwarding→Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in the next screen (shown in Figure 5-18). Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet games, video conferencing, Internet calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a pure NAT Router. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that can work with an NAT Router.

Figure 5-18 Port Triggering

Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows:

1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in the Trigger Port field.

2. The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.

3. When necessary the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Trigger Port

The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will "Trigger" this rule.

Trigger Protocol

The protocol used for Trigger Port s, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols

Incoming Ports Range

supported by the Router).

The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to the outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC that triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port section). Every group of ports must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.

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Incoming Protocol

The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, or ALL (all protocols supported by the Router).

Status

The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.

Table 5-27

To add a new rule, follow the steps below.

Step 1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 5-19.

Step 2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the

Trigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the Incoming Ports manually.

Step 3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either

TCP, UDP, or All.

Step 4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list,

either TCP or UDP, or All.

Step 5. Select Enable in Status field.

Step 6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.

Figure 5-19 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry

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To modify or delete an existing entry:

1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the Delete.

2. Modify the information.

3. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled

Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.

Click the Delete All button to delete all entries

1) When the trigger connection is released, the according opening ports will be closed.

2) Each rule allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger

connection of other hosts on LAN will be refused.

3) Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other.

5.8.3 DMZ

Choose menu “Forwarding→DMZ”, you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen (shown in

Figure 5-20).The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for a

special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host forwards all the ports at the same time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.

Figure 5-20 DMZ

To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:

Step 1. Click the Enable radio button

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Step 2. Enter the local host IP Address in the DMZ Host IP Address field

Step 3. Click the Save button.

After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work.

5.8.4 UPnP

Choose menu “Forwarding→UPnP”, you can view the information about UPnP(Universal Plug and Play) in the screen (shown in Figure 5-21).The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.

Figure 5-21 UPnP Setting

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Current UPnP Status

UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disable button. As allowing this may present a risk to security, this feature is enabled by default.

Current UPnP Settings

This table displays the current UPnP information.

List

App Description -The description provided by the application

in the UPnP request

External Port - External port, which the router opened for the

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Protocol - Shows which type of protocol is opened. Internal Port - Internal port, which the router opened for local

host.

IP Address - The UPnP device that is currently accessing the

router.

Status - The port’s status displayed here. “Enabled” means that

port is still active. Otherwise, the port is inactive.

Table 5-28

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5.9 Security

There are four submenus under the Security menu as shown in Figure 5-22: Basic Security, Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of them, and you will

be able to configure the corresponding function.

Figure 5-22 The Security menu

5.9.1 Basic Security

Choose menu “Security → Basic Security”, you can configure the basic security in the next screen.

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Figure 5-23 Basic Security

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Firewall

A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable or disable the Router’s firewall.

SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as

dynamic packet filtering) helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by factory default. If you want all the computers on the LAN exposed to the outside world, you can disable it.

VPN

VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec, PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.

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PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)

allows the Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

L2TP Passthrough - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the

method used to enable Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite

of protocols for ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enabled.

ALG

It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data" protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323 etc.

FTP ALG - To allow FTP clients and servers to transfer data

across NAT, keep the default Enable.

TFTP ALG - To allow TFTP clients and servers to transfer data

across NAT, keep the default Enable.

H323 ALG - To allow Microsoft NetMeeting clients to

communicate across NAT, keep the default Enable.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

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5.9.2 Advanced Security

Choose menu “Security → Advanced Security”, you can protect the Router from being attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen as shown in Figure 5-24.

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Figure 5-24 Advanced Security

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Packets Statistics

Interval (5~60)

The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time section of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.

DoS Protection

Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be enabled.

Enable ICMP-FLOOD

Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering.

Attack Filtering

ICMP-FLOOD Packets

The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the

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Threshold (5~3600)

Enable UDP-FLOOD

Filtering

UDP-FLOOD Packets

Threshold (5~3600)

Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD

Attack Filtering

TCP-SYN-FLOOD

Packets Threshold

(5~3600)

Ignore Ping Packet From

WAN Port

Router will startup the blocking function immediately.

Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.

The default value is 500. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.

Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering.

The default value is 50. Enter a value between 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set value, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.

Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the Router.

Forbid Ping Packet From

LAN Port

Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access the Router. This function can be used to defend against some viruses.

Table 5-30

Click the Save button to save the settings.

Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking.

DoS Protection will take effect only when the Traffic Statistics in “System Tool →

Traffic Statistics” is enabled.

5.9.3 Local Management

Choose menu “Security → Local Management”, you can configure the management rule in the screen as shown in Figure 5-25. The management feature allows you to deny computers in LAN from accessing the Router.

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Figure 5-25 Local Management

By default, the radio button “All the PCs on the LAN are allowed to access the Router's Web-Based Utility” is checked. If you want to allow PCs with specific MAC Addresses to access the Setup page of the Router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check the radio button “Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with MAC address listed can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator tasks while all the others will be blocked.

After click the Add button, your PC's MAC Address will be placed in the list above.

Click the Save button to save your settings.

If your PC is blocked but you want to access the Router again, use a pin to press and hold the Reset Button (hole) on the back panel for about 5 seconds to reset the Router’s factory defaults on the Router’s Web-Based Utility.

5.9.4 Remote Management

Choose menu “Security → Remote Management”, you can configure the Remote Management function in the screen as shown in Figure 5-26. This feature allows you to manage your Router from a remote location via the Internet.

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Figure 5-26 Remote Management

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

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Web Management Port

Remote Management IP

Address

To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser's address (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port number. For example, if your Ro uter's WAN address is 210.66.155.14, and the port number used is 8080, please enter http://210.66.155.14:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked for the Router's password. After successfully entering the username and password, you will be able to access the Router's web-based utility. Be sure to change the Router's default password to a very secure password.

Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service port

80. This Router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater security, you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering that number in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use the number of any common service port.

This is the current address you will use when accessing your Router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is set to the default value of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP address. If set to 255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the Router from internet.

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5.10 Parental Control

Choose menu “Parental Control”, and you can configure the parental control in the screen as shown in Figure 5-27. The Parental Control function can be used to control the internet activities of the child, limit the child to access certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.

Figure 5-27 Parental Control Settings

The page includes the following fields:

Object Description

Parental Control

Check Enable if you want this function to take effect, otherwise check Disable.

MAC Address of

Parental PC

MAC Address of Your

In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC, or you can make use of the Copy To Above button below.

This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing this Router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the Copy To Above button to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.

Website Description

Description of the allowed website for the PC controlled.

Schedule

The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet.

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For detailed information, please go to “Access Control → Schedule”.

Modify

Here you can edit or delete an existing entry.

Table 5-32

To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.

Step 1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 5-28. Step 2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the

MAC Address of Child PC field. Or you can choose the MAC address from the All Address in Current LAN drop-down list.

Step 3. Give a description (e.g. Allow Google) for the website allowed to be accessed in the

Website Description field.

Step 4. Enter the allowed domain name of the website, either the full name or the keywords (e.g.

google) in the Allowed Domain Name field. Any domain name with keywords in it (www.google.com

, www.google.com.tw) will be allowed.

Step 5. Select from the Effective Time drop-down list the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) you want

the entry to take effect. If there are not suitable schedules for you, click the Schedule in red below to go to the Advance Schedule Settings page and create the schedule you need.

Step 6. In the Status field, you can select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry. Step 7. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list. Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table. Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page.

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Figure 5-28 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry

For example: If you desire that the child PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access

www.google.com

on Saturday only while the parent PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB is

without any restriction, you should follow the settings below.

Step 1. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to enter the Parental Control Settings page.

Check Enable and enter the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address of Parental PC field. Then click Save button.

Step 2. Click “Access Control → Schedule” on the left to enter the Schedule Settings page.

Click Add New... button to create a new schedule with Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Time is all day-24 hours. Then click Save button.

Step 3. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental

Control Entry page:

Click Add New... button. Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Child PC field. Enter “Allow Google” in the Website Description field.

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Enter “www.google.com” in the Allowed Domain Name field. Select “Schedule_1” you create just now from the Effective Time drop-down list. In Status field, select Enable.

Step 4. Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Parental Control Settings page and see the following list, as shown in

Figure 5-29.

Figure 5-29 Parental Control Settings

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5.11 Access Control

There are four submenus under the Access Control menu as shown in Figure 5-30: Rule, Host, Target and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.

Figure 5-30 Access Control

5.11.1 Rule

Choose menu “Access Control → Rule”, you can view and set Access Control rules in the screen as shown in Figure 5-31.

Figure 5-31 Access Control Rule Management

The page includes the following fields:

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Object Description

Enable Internet Access

Control

Rule Name

Host

Target

Schedule

Action

Status

Modify

Select the check box to enable the Internet Access Control function, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.

Here displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.

Here displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.

Here displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.

Here displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.

Here displays the action the Router takes to deal with the packets. It could be Allow or Deny. Allow means that the Router permits the packets to go through the Router. Deny means that the Router rejects the packets to go through the Router.

This field displays the status of the rule. Enabled means the rule will take effect, Disabled means the rule will not take effect.

Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.

Table 5-33

To add a new rule, please follow the steps below.

Step 1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 5-32. Step 2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Rule Name field. Step 3. Select a host from the Host drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Host

List”.

Step 4. Select a target from the Target drop-sown list or choose “Click Here To Add New Target

List”.

Step 5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New

Schedule”. Step 6. In the Action field, select Deny or Allow. Step 7. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry. Step 8. Click the Save button.

Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list. Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list. Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.

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You can change the entry’s order as desired. Fore entries a re before hind entries. Enter the I D number in the first box you want to move and another ID number in second box you want to move to, and then click the Move button to change the entry’s order.

Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous page.

Figure 5-32 Add or Modify Internet Access Control Entry

For example: If you desire to allow the host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access

www.google.com

only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and forbid other hosts in the

LAN to access the Internet, you should follow the settings below: Step 1. Click “Access Control → Host” in the left to enter the Host Settings page. Add a new entry

with the Host Description is Host_1 and MAC Address is 00-11-22-33-44-AA.

Step 2. Click “Access Control → Target” in the left to enter the Target Settings page. Add a new

entry with the Target Description is Target_1 and Domain Name is www.google.com.

Step 3. Click “Access Control → Schedule” in the left to enter the Schedule Settings page. Add a

new entry with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start Time is 1800 and Stop Time is 2000.

Step 4. Click “Access Control → Rule” in the left to return to the Access Control Rule

Management page. Select “Enable Internet Access Control” and choose "Deny the packets not specified by any access control policy to pass through the Router".

Step 5. Click Add New... button to add a new rule as follows:

In Rule Name field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be unique,

for example Rule_1.

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In Host field, select Host_1.

In Target field, select Target_1.

In Schedule field, select Schedule_1.

In Action field, select Allow.

In Status field, select Enable.

Click Save to complete the settings.

Then you will go back to the Access Control Rule Management page and see the following list.

Figure 5-57

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