Planet Technology WRT-403 User Manual
11Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
WRT-403
User’s Manual
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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 radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
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 continued compliance.(example-use only shielded interface cables when connecting to
computer 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, and (2) this Device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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 frequency 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 manufacture must therefore be allowed
at all times to ensure the safe use of the equipment.
Revision
User’s Manual for PLANET 11Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
Model: WRT-403
Rev: 1.0 (October. 2003)
Part No. EM-WRT403
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................1
1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................................1
1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS...........................................................................1
1.3 FEATURES ...............................................................................................1
1.4 SPECIFICATION.........................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...................................................3
2.1 HARDWARE CONNECTION..........................................................................3
2.2 LED INDICATORS .....................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURE THROUGH WEB BROWSER..............................5
CHAPTER4 QUICK SETUP WIZARD............................................................7
4.1 TIME ZONE...............................................................................................7
4.2 BROADBAND TYPE....................................................................................8
4.2.1 Cable Modem...........................................................................10
4.2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL..........................................................................11
4.2.3 PPPoE xDSL............................................................................12
4.2.4 PPTP xDSL..............................................................................13
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL SETUP...................................................................16
5.1 SYSTEM ............................................................................................16
5.1.1 Time Zone................................................................................18
5.1.2 Password Setup.......................................................................19
5.1.3 Remote Management...............................................................20
5.2 WAN................................................................................................21
5.2.1 Dynamic IP....................................................................................22
5.2.2 Static IP....................................................................................23
5.2.3 PPPoE.....................................................................................24
5.2.4 PPTP........................................................................................25
5.2.5 L2TP........................................................................................26
5.2.6 Telstra Big Pond.......................................................................28
5.2.7 DNS.........................................................................................29
5.2.8 DDNS.......................................................................................30
5.3 LAN.................................................................................................30
5.4 WIRELESS.........................................................................................32
5.4.1 Basic Settings..........................................................................33
5.4.2 Advance Settings.....................................................................35
5.4.3 Encryption................................................................................36
5.4.4 Access Control.........................................................................38
5.5 NAT.................................................................................................39
5.5.1 Port Forwarding.......................................................................40
5.5.2 Virtual Server...........................................................................41
5.5.3 Special Applications.................................................................43
5.5.4 ALG Settings............................................................................45
5.6 FIREWALL..........................................................................................45
5.6.1 Access Control.........................................................................47
5.6.2 URL Blocking...........................................................................49
5.6.3 DoS..........................................................................................50
5.6.4 DMZ.........................................................................................50
5.7 STATUS.............................................................................................51
5.7.1 Internet Connection..................................................................53
5.7.2 Device Status...........................................................................54
5.7.3 System Log..............................................................................55
5.7.4 Security Log.............................................................................56
5.7.5 Active DHCP Client..................................................................57
5.7.6 Statistics...................................................................................57
5.8 TOOLS ..............................................................................................58
5.8.1 Configuration Tools..................................................................58
5.8.2 Firmware Upgrade...................................................................59
5.8.3 Reset........................................................................................60
APPENDIX A NETWORK ADAPTER INFORMATION ................61
APPENDIX B FAQ.................................................................................62
APPENDIX C GLOSSARY ..................................................................63
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as
Chapter 1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing WRT-403. This device features the latest innovation wireless technology
making the wireless networking world happened. This manual guides you on how to install and properly
use the WRT-403 in order to take full advantage of its features.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
• One WRT-403
• One AC Power Adapter
• One User’s Manual CD
• One Quick Installation Guide
• One External Dipole Antenna
Note:
possible.
1.2 System Requirements
Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
l Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
l CD-ROM drive
l Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP/Server 2003 Operating System with TCP/IP protocol
1.3 Features
l Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line
l Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem
l Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network
l Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)
l Provides IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN access point
l Support DHCP Server for easy setup
l Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: Active DHCP Client, Security Log and
Device/Connection Status
l Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes
l Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the Internet)
l DHCP/PPPOE/PPTP/L2TP/Fixed IP allocation
l MAC/IP filter access control, URL blocking
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l SPI firewall + DoS prevention protection
l UPnP function
l Complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) 2.4GHz specification
l 64/128-bit WEP Encryption to protect the wireless data transmissions
1.4 Specification
Standard IEEE 802.11b Compliant
Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK
Port Five 10/100Base-TX (WAN*1,LAN*4)
Antenna Dipole Antenna * 1
Data Encryption 64 bit / 128 bit WEP encryption
Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.484GHz
Sensitivity -78dBm (@PER8%, 11Mbps)
Channel 11 Channels (FCC / US, Canada)
13 Channels (ETSI / Europe)
14 Channels (TELEC / Japan)
Data Rate Up to 11Mbps (with automatic scale back)
LED Indicators PWR, WLAN
LAN: LNK/ACT * 4, 10/100Mbps * 4
WAN: LNK/ACT * 1, 10/100Mbps * 1
Power Requirement 12V DC, 1A
Power Consumption TX power consumption: <650mA
RX power consumption <350mA
Temperature Operating :0 ~ 55 degree C
Storage: -20 ~ 70 degree C
Humidity Operating: 0 ~ 90%
Storage: 0 ~ 95% Non-Condensing
Dimensions 190 x 98 x 35 mm
Output Power 18dBm
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403. Otherwise, the product may be
403 to default settings, press and hold the Reset button over 5
If the connection cannot be established (WAN LED is not
port instead, and
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation
Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the
WRT-403.
2.1 Hardware Connection
12V DC
RESET
1. Locate an optimum location for the WRT-403. The best place for your WRT-403 is usually at
the center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.
2. Adjust the antennas of WRT-403. Try to adjust them to a position that can best cover your
wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.
3. Connect RJ-45 cable to WRT-403 LAN port. Connect one of the LAN ports on WRT-403 to your
LAN switch/hub with a RJ-45 cable.
4. Connect RJ-45 cable to WRT-403 WAN port. Connect ADSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on
WRT-403. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied with your modem,
please use a RJ-45 Ethernet cable
5. Plug in power adapter and connect to power source. After power on, WRT-403 will start to
operate.
+
WAN1234
ANT
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WRT-
damaged.
Note: If you want to reset WRT-
seconds and release. And then wait for 10 seconds for WRT-403 restart.
WAN port
(10/100BaseT)
Connect the xDSL or Cable Modem here. If your modem came with a
cable, use the supplied cable. Otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
ë Note
10/100BaseT
LAN connections
on), please connect to the Uplink
check if the supplied cable is broken.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ-45 interface) to connect your PCs to
these ports.
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If the connection cannot be established (LAN LED is not
check
These steps can restore machine factory default IP
and User name / Password to
ë Note
on), please connect to the Uplink port instead, and
if the supplied cable is broken.
Reset Button This button has two (2) functions:
Reboot. When pressed and released, the router will reboot (restart).
Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and
restore ALL settings to the factory default values.
To Reboot machine without Clearing Existing Configurations:
Press the reset button with a pencil tip (for less than 4 seconds),
machine will re-boot itself, the existing configurations will be kept.
To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values:
Press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will
reset itself to the factory default settings (warning: your original
configurations will be replaced with the factory default settings)
ë Note
address: 192.168.0.1,
“admin”.
Power port Connect the supplied power adapter here.
ANT The reversed-polarity SMA connector for wireless antenna. Please find
the omni-antenna from the package.
2.2 LED Indicators
Wireless Broadband Router
WRT-403
LED STATE MEANING
PWR
WLAN
10/100
LNK/ACT
Green Device power on
Off Device power off
Blinking WLAN activity
Off On wireless device connected
Orange Port works on 100Mbps
Off Port works on 10Mbps
Green Link is established
Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving
Off Not connected
WAN
10/100
LNK/
ACT
WLANPWR1234
LAN
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Chapter 3 Configure through Web Browser
Web configuration provides a user-friendly graphical user interface (web pages) to manage your
WRT-403. A WRT-403 with an assigned IP address will allows you to monitor and configure via web
browser (e.g., MS Internet Explorer or Netscape).
1. Open your web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of your WRT-403 in the address field (default IP address is
3. A User Name and Password dialog box will appear. Please enter your User Name and Password
here. Default User Name and Password is “admin”. Click OK.
4. Then you will see the WRT-403 web configuration page as below.
http://192.168.0.1).
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Select your Internet connection type and then input the configurations needed
r the Broadband router’s advance
functions such as: Bridge, Address Mapping, Virtual Server, Access Control,
Hacker Attack Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other functions to
see the Broadband router's system information, Internet
Tools include Configuration
iguration tools allow you to Backup
your Broadband router. The
pgrade tool allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's
In HOME screen. It is divided into four sections, Quick Setup Wizard, General Setup, Status
Information and Tools. Please refer to the section below to know the details of each option.
Section Description
Quick Setup Wizard
to connect to your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
General Setup This section contains configurations fo
meet your LAN requirements.
Status Information
Tools This section contains the broadband router’s Tools -
In this section you can
Connection, Device Status, Security Log and DHCP client Log information.
tools, Firmware Upgrade and Reset. Conf
(save), Restore or Restore to Factory Default of
Firmware U
firmware. The RESET tool allows you to re-boot your Broadband router.
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Select the time zone of the country you are currently in. The router will
does not work. The information of
The router can also take Daylight savings into account. If you wish to use
this function, you must check/tick the enable box to enable your daylight
Chapter4 Quick Setup Wizard
This section will show the basic configuration of the WRT-403 to let you connect to Internet easily. Please
follow the steps to setup your WRT-403.
4.1 Time Zone
The Time Zone allows your router to base its time on the settings configured here, this will affect
functions such as Log entries and Firewall settings.
Parameter Description
Set Time Zone
set its time based on your selection.
Time Server Address Remain it as default or, you can manually assign an IP address of the
Time Server if the default Time Server
Timer Server can be found in the following URL link:
http://www.eecis.udel.edu/~mills/ntp/servers.html or http://www.ntp.org.
Enable Daylight Savings
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Please refer to section
Please refer to section
Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE)
Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP)
saving configuration (below).
Start Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to start daylight Savings Time.
End Daylight Savings Time Select the period in which you wish to end daylight Savings Time.
Click “NEXT” button to proceed to the next step.
4.2 Broadband Type
Before establishing the Internet connection, please be sure to check the demands from your ISP, and
then choose a proper Internet access method supported.
Broadband Description
Cable Modem ISP will automatically give you an IP address.
Fixed-IP xDSL ISP has given you a fixed IP address already.
PPPoE xDSL ISP requires you to use a Point-to-
PPTP xDSL ISP requires you to use a Point-to-
4.2.1 for details.
4.2.2 for details.
connection. Please refer to section 4.2.3 for details.
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connection. Please refer to section 4.2.4 for details.
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If your ISP requires a Host Name, type in the host name provided by your ISP,
. Type in this MAC
or use the “Clone MAC Address” button to replace the WAN
MAC address with the MAC address of that PC (you have to be using that PC for the
To find out the PC’s MAC address see Appendix
4.2.1 Cable Modem
Choose Cable Modem if the ISP will automatically give you an IP address. Some ISP may also require
you to fill in additional information such as Host Name and MAC address (see screen below).
Note: The Host Name and MAC address section is optional and you can skip this section if your ISP
does not require these settings for you to connect to the Internet.
Parameters Description
Host Name
otherwise leave it blank if your ISP does not require a Host Name.
MAC Address To connect to the Internet, your ISP will require a MAC address from your PC or
installed in your PC that used to connect to the Internet previously.
address in this section
Clone MAC Address button to work).
A. (see Glossary for an explanation on MAC address.
When the configuration finished please click “OK” to next step or click “Back” to previous step.
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4.2.2 Fixed-IP xDSL
Select Fixed-IP xDSL if your ISP has given you a specified IP address for you. Your ISP should provide
all the information required in this section.
Parameters Description
IP address assigned by your
Service Provider
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0).
DNS Address The IP address of ISP’s DNS (Domain Name Service) Server.
Service Provide Gateway
Address
Please consult your local ISP about the information above.
When the configuration finished, Please click “OK” for next step or click “Back” to previous step.
The IP address that your ISP should provide you.
The ISP’s IP address gateway.
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. You can specify the maximum size of transmission
. The range of the MTU will be from 1492 to 512. You can also
, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN line
connect to the ISP when
someone want to use the Internet and keep connected until the WAN idle timeout.
ng the
4.2.3 PPPoE xDSL
Select PPPoE if your ISP requires the PPPoE protocol for Internet connectivity. Your ISP should
provide all the information like user name, password required in this section.
Parameters Description
User Name Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection.
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPPoE connection.
Service Name This is an optional parameter. Leave it blank unless your ISP requires it.
MTU This is an optional parameter
packet to the Internet
consult you ISP for the optimal MTU as well. Default: 1492
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”
breaks down and links again, the router will auto-reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-
The router will close the WAN connection if the time period that no one is usi
Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”, the router will connect to ISP only when you click “Connect”
manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not disconnected
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due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line breaks down and latter links again, the router
You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN port. This means if no
packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) during this specified period, the
function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer virus
or hacker attacks from the Internet. For example, some software
sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer
ith
some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly when
you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge
Idle Time
will not auto-connect to the ISP. Default: Continuous.
router will automatically disconnect the connection from your ISP.
ë Note
When the configuration finished, please click “OK” to next step or click “Back” to previous step.
This “idle timeout”
when you are not using it. This function also may not work w
you by time used.
4.2.4 PPTP xDSL
Select PPTP if your ISP requires the PPTP protocol to connect to the Internet. Your ISP should provide
all the information required in this section. When configuration finished, please click “OK” to next step
or click “Back” to previous step.
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The ISP requires you to obtain an IP address by DHCP automatically before
Enter the User Name provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection.
IP address
here. If you do not have a PPTP gateway then enter the ISP’s Gateway IP
, the router will always connect to the ISP. If the WAN
Parameter Description
Obtain an IP address
connecting to the PPTP server.
Use the following IP
address
IP Address This is the IP address that your ISP has given you to establish a PPTP
Subnet Mask Enter the Subnet Mask provided by your ISP (e.g. 255.255.255.0)
Gateway Enter the IP address of the ISP’s Gateway.
User ID
Password Enter the Password provided by your ISP for the PPTP connection
PPTP Gateway If your LAN has a PPTP gateway, then enter that PPTP gateway’s
The ISP provides you a static IP to connect to the PPTP server.
connection.
Sometimes called a Connection ID.
address above.
Connection ID This is the ID given by ISP. This is an optional parameter.
BEZEQ-ISRAEL Select this item if you are using the service provided by BEZEQ in Israel.
Connection Type If you select “Continuous”
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connect to the ISP
when someone want to use the Internet and keep connected until the WAN idle
, the router will connect to ISP only when you click
manually from the Web user interface. The WAN connection will not
aks down and latter
from the Internet. For example, some
background, even when you are not using the Internet. So please
turn off your computer when you are not using it. This function
function can work properly when you use this function in the
line breaks down and links again, the router shall auto- reconnect to the ISP.
If you select “Connect On Demand”, the router will auto-
timeout. The router will close the WAN connection if the time period that no one
is using the Internet exceeds the “Idle Time”.
If you select “Manual”
“Connect”
disconnected due to the idle timeout. If the WAN line bre
links again, the router will not auto-connect to the ISP. Default: Continuous.
Idle Time You can specify an idle time threshold (minutes) for the WAN port. This means
if no packets have been sent (no one using the Internet) throughout this
specified period, then the router will automatically disconnect the connection
with your ISP.
ë Note
This “idle timeout” function may not work due to abnormal
activities of some network application software, computer
virus or hacker attacks
software sends network packets to the Internet in the
also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this
first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.
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Chapter 5 General Setup
After click on the “General Setup” button at the HOME Page, you should see the screen below.
If you have done the configuration from “Quick Setup Wizard”, you do NOT need to configure anything in
the General Setup screen for the first time Internet connection.
The General Setup contain advanced features that allow you to configure the router to meet the
network’s needs such as: Wireless, Port Forwarding, Virtual Server, Access Control, URL Blocking,
Special Applications, DMZ and other functions.
5.1 System
This section shows how to setup the Broadband router’s system Time Zone, Password and Remote
Management Administrator.
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