Planet Technology WRT-405 User Manual

22Mbps Wireless Broadband Router
WRT-405
User’s Manual
Copyright
Copyright 2002 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 any 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 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 Wireless Broadband Router Model: WRT-405 Rev: 1.0 (November. 2002) Part No. EM-WRT405v1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................1
ACKAGE CONTENTS
1.1 P
YSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1.2 S
EATURES
1.3 F
PECIFICATION
1.4 S
1.5 LED I
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NDICATORS
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CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION...........................................................................3
ARDWARE CONNECTION
2.1 H
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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURE THROUGH WEB BROWSER.....................................................5
AIN
3.1 M
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3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server............................................................................................5
3.1.2 WAN.....................................................................................................................6
3.1.3 Password.............................................................................................................7
3.1.4 Time.....................................................................................................................8
IRELESS
3.2 W
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3.2.1 Basic....................................................................................................................9
3.2.2 WEP.....................................................................................................................9
3.2.3 Advanced...........................................................................................................10
TATUS
3.3 S
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3.3.1 Device Information..............................................................................................11
3.3.2 Log.....................................................................................................................12
3.3.3 Log Settings.......................................................................................................12
3.3.4 Statistic..............................................................................................................13
3.3.5 Wireless.............................................................................................................14
OUTING
3.4 R
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3.4.1 Static..................................................................................................................14
3.4.2 Dynamic.............................................................................................................15
3.4.3 Routing Table.....................................................................................................16
CCESS
3.5 A
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3.5.1 User Group.........................................................................................................17
3.5.2 Protocol Filter.....................................................................................................17
3.5.3 IP Filter...............................................................................................................19
3.5.4 Virtual Server......................................................................................................19
3.5.5 Special AP..........................................................................................................20
3.5.6 DMZ...................................................................................................................21
3.5.7 Firewall Rule......................................................................................................22
ANAGEMENT
3.6 M
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3.6.1 SNMP................................................................................................................23
3.6.2 Remote Management.........................................................................................24
OOLS
3.7 T
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3.7.1 Restart...............................................................................................................24
3.7.2 Settings..............................................................................................................25
3.7.3 Firmware............................................................................................................26
3.7.4 Ping Test............................................................................................................27
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING....................................................................................28
REQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
4.1 F
4.2 G
LOSSARY
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Chapter 1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing WRT-405. 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-405 in order to take full advantage of its features.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:
One WRT-405
One AC Power Adapter
One User’s Manual CD
One Quick Installation Guide
Note:

1.2 System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.
If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon possible.
Pentium Based (And Above) IBM-Compatible PC System
CD-ROM drive
Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP Operating System with TCP/IP protocol

1.3 Features

Utilize Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Technology and support the modulation
of Packet Binary Convolutional Code (PBCC) mode to provide robust, interference-resistant solution in a multi-user environment
Wireless LAN IEEE802.11b compliant
Auto Fall-Back Data Rate for Long-Distance Communication and Noisy Environments
High-Speed Data Transmitter Rate Up to 22 Mbps
Features Roaming, Best Access Point Selection, and Network Traffic Filtering
64bit, 128bit and 256bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy)
Web Configuration provide a user friendly interface for the user to configure through web
browser
Support DHCP Server
Support MAC Filter
Support telnet and SNMP
Build-in 4 -port switch
Provides Setup Wizard for the user to configure easily in the first time
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1.4 Specification

Standard IEEE 802.11b Compliant Signal Type DSSS (Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum) Modulation QPSK / BPSK / CCK / PBCC Port Five 10/100Base-TX (WAN*1,LAN*4) Antenna Dual Dipole Antenna Data Encryption 64 bit / 128 bit / 256bit WEP encryption Frequency 2.4GHz - 2.484GHz Sensitivity -78dBm (@PER8%, 22Mbps) Channel 11 Channels (FCC / US, Canada)
13 Channels (ETSI / urope)
14 Channels (TELEC / Japan) Data Rate Up to 22Mbps (with automatic scale back) LED Indicators WLAN Act, Dial, Power
LAN: Link/Act * 4, Full/Col * 4, 100Mbps * 4
WAN: Link/Act * 1, Full/Col * 1, 100Mbps * 1 Power
Requirement Power
Consumption
Temperature Operating :0 ~ 55 degree C
Humidity Operating: 0 ~ 95%
Dimensions 200 x 150 x 60 mm Output Power 15dBm
5V DC, 2.5A
TX power consumption: <650mA
RX power consumption <350mA
Sleep Mode power consumption: 20mA
Storage: -20 ~ 70 degree C
Storage: 0 ~ 95% Non-Condensing
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405. Otherwise, the product may be
ngs, press and hold the Reset button over 5

Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WRT-405.

2.1 Hardware Connection

1. Locate an optimum location for the WRT-405. The best place for your WRT-405 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-405. 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-405 LAN port. Connect one of the LAN ports on WRT-405 to your LAN switch/hub with a RJ-45 cable.
4. Connect RJ-45 cable to WRT-405 WAN port. Connect ADSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on WRT-405. 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-405 will start to operate.
Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WRT-
damaged.
Note: If you want to reset WRT-405 to default setti
seconds. And then wait for 10 seconds for WRT-405 restart.

2.2 LED Indicators

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LED STATE MEANING
Green WLAN link status is on WLAN ACT Blinking Green WLAN activity
Diag Green Indicates a connection error
Green Device power on PWR Off Device power off
LNK/ACT
FDX/COL
100 Green Port works on 100Mbps
Green Link is established Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving Off Not connected Green Full-duplex mode Blinking Orange Collision has occurred Off Half-duplex mode
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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-405. A WRT-405 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-405 in the address field (default IP address is http://192.168.1.1).
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-405 web configuration page.
5. If this is your first time to configure WRT-405, we will suggest you refer to our Quick Installation Guide to use the Setup Wizard to configure. Setup Wizard will guide you to complete the configuration step by step.

3.1 Main

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server

You can configure WRT-405’s IP settings and DHCP server function in this screen. When configuration is completed, please click “Apply” to save and restart WRT-405.
This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name, IP address, subnet mask, and domain name. LAN and DHCP profiles are listed in the DHCP table at the bottom of the screen.
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Host Name: Type the host name in the text box. The host name is required by some ISPs. The default host name is "AP-Router."
IP Address: This is the IP address of the router. The default IP address is 192.168.1.1. Subnet Mask: Type the subnet mask for the router in the text box. The default subnet
mask is 255.255.255.0. DHCP Server: Enables the DHCP server to allow the router to automatically assign IP
addresses to devices connecting to the WLAN or LAN. DHCP is enabled by default. All DHCP client computers are listed in the table at the bottom of the page, providing the host name, IP address, and MAC address of the client.
Start IP: Type an IP address to serve as the start of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the WRT-405.
End IP: Type an IP address to serve as the end of the IP range that DHCP will use to assign IP addresses to all LAN devices connected to the WRT-405.
Domain Name: Type the local domain name of the network in the text box. This item is optional.

3.1.2 WAN

Please refer to your Internet connection method to select the Connection Type. And please configure those settings per the information your ISP provides.
Connection Type: Select the connection type, either DHCP client/Fixed IP or PPPoE from the drop-down list.
When using DHCP client/Fixed IP, enter the following information in the fields (some information are provided by your ISP):
WAN IP: Select whether you want to specify an IP address manually, or want DHCP to obtain an IP address automatically. When “Specify IP” is selected, type the IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway in the fields. Your ISP will provide you with those informations.
DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the fieldes. Your ISP will provide you with this DNS information.
MAC Address: If required by your ISP, type the MAC address for the WRT-405 WAN interface in this field. You can also copy the MAC address of your PC’s network card to the WRT-405 WAN interface by clicking “Clone MAC address”.
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When using PPPoE, enter the following information in the fields (some information are provided by your ISP):
WAN IP: Select whether you want the ISP to provide the IP address automatically, or whether you want to assign a static IP address to the WRT-405 WAN interface. When “Specify IP” is selected, type the PPPoE IP address in the field. Your ISP will provide you with this information.
DNS 1/2/3: Type up to three DNS numbers in the fieldes. Your ISP will provide you with this DNS information.
User Name: Type your PPPoE user name. Password: Type your PPPoE password. Connect on Demand: Enables or disables the connect on demand function, which enables
WRT-405 to initiate a connection with your ISP when an Internet request is made to the WRT-405. When enabled, the WRT-405 automatically connects to the Internet when you open your browser.
Idle Time Out: Specify the time that will elapse before the WRT-405 times out of a connection.
MTU: Type the MTU value in the field.

3.1.3 Password

You can change the Administrator and User’s password in this screen. These passwords are used to gain access to the router interface. When you login with user name “User”, you don’t have permission to configure WRT-405.
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