Planet Technology WRT-415 User Manual

802.11g Wireless Broadband Router

WRT-415

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 equ ipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not ins talled and us ed in acc ordance with the instructions, ma y 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 uncontrol led environment. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding the F CC radio frequency expos ure limits, human proximit y to the antenna shall not be less than 20 cm(8 inches) during normal operation.

CE Mark Warning

This is a Class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.

Protection requirements for health and safety – Article 3.1a

Testing for electric safety according to EN 60950 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Protection requirements for electromagnetic compatibility – Article 3.1b

Testing for electromagnetic compatibility according to EN 301 489-1, EN 301 489-17 and EN 55024 has been conducted. These are considered relevant and sufficient.

Effective use of the radio spectrum – Article 3.2

Testing for radio test suites according to EN 300 328-2 has been conducted. T hese are considered relevant and sufficient.

CE in which Countries where the product may be used freely:

Germany, UK, Italy, Spain, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, Greece, Ireland, Denmark, Luxembourg, Austria, Finland, Sweden, Norway and Iceland.

France: except the channel 10 through 13, law prohibits the use of other channels

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.

WEEE regulation

To avoid the potential 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 and 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.

Revision

User’s Manual for PLANET Wireless Broadband Router Model: WRT-415

Rev: 1.0 (April. 2006) Part No. EM-WRT415

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...........................................................................................................1

1.1 PACKAGE CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................1

1.2 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................................................................1

1.3 FEATURES .......................................................................................................................................2

1.4 SPECIFICATION................................................................................................................................2

1.5 WIRELESS PERFORMANCE ..............................................................................................................3

CHAPTER 2 HARDWARE INSTALLATION....................................................................................4

2.1 HARDWARE CONNECTION...............................................................................................................4

2.2 LED INDICATORS............................................................................................................................4

CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURE THROUGH WEB BROWSER.............................................................6

3.1 MAIN..............................................................................................................................................6

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server.............................................................................................................6

3.1.2 WAN .......................................................................................................................................7

3.1.3 Password..............................................................................................................................10

3.1.4 T ime......................................................................................................................................11

3.1.5 Dynamic DNS.......................................................................................................................12

3.2 WIRELESS.....................................................................................................................................12

3.2.1 Basic.....................................................................................................................................12

3.2.2 Security ................................................................................................................................13

3.2.3 Advanced..............................................................................................................................15

3.3 STATUS .........................................................................................................................................16

3.3.1 Device Information ..............................................................................................................16

3.3.2 Log.......................................................................................................................................17

3.3.3 Log Settings..........................................................................................................................17

3.3.4 Statistic................................................................................................................................. 18

3.3.5 W ireless................................................................................................................................19

3.4 ROUTING ......................................................................................................................................19

3.4.1 Static....................................................................................................................................19

3.4.2 Dynamic...............................................................................................................................20

3.4.3 Routing Table.......................................................................................................................20

3.5 ACCESS.........................................................................................................................................21

3.5.1 MAC Filter...........................................................................................................................21

3.5.2 Protocol Filter......................................................................................................................22

3.5.3 IP Filter................................................................................................................................23

3.5.4 V irtual Server.......................................................................................................................24

3.5.5 Special AP............................................................................................................................24

3.5.6 DMZ.....................................................................................................................................25

3.5.7 Firewall Rule........................................................................................................................26

3.6 MANAGEMENT..............................................................................................................................28

3.6.1 Remote Management............................................................................................................28

3.7 TOOLS...........................................................................................................................................28

3.7.1 Restart..................................................................................................................................28

3.7.2 Settings.................................................................................................................................29

3.7.3 Firmware..............................................................................................................................30

3.7.4 Ping Test...............................................................................................................................30

3.8 WIZARD........................................................................................................................................31

APPENDIX A TCP/IP SETTINGS FOR PC......................................................................................32

WINDOWS 95/98/ME..........................................................................................................................32

WINDOWS 2000..................................................................................................................................33

WINDOWS XP.....................................................................................................................................34

Chapter 1 Introduction

The PLANET WRT-415 is an 802.11g wireless router that supports high-speed wireless networking for home or SOHO users. The WRT-415 provides data rate up to 54 Mbps when used with other 802.11g products. The 802.11g standard is backwards compatible with 802.11b products. There is no need to change existing network to maintain connectivity. You may sacrifice some of 802.11g＇s performance when using 802.11b and 802.11g devices in the same WLAN, but you still can keep the ability to communicate when deploying the 802.11g standard into your 802.11b network.

The WRT-415 supports the most advanced security features available today: WPA. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) authorizes and identifies users based on a secret key that changes automatically at a regular interval. WPA uses TKIP or AES to change the temporal key periodically. This insures much greater security than the standard WEP security. (By contrast, the older WEP encryption required the keys to be changed manually.)

For home users that will not incorporate a RADIUS server in their network, the security for the WRT-415 will still be much stronger than ever before. Utilizing the PSK (Pre Shared Key) mode of WPA, the WRT-415 will obtain a new security key every time it connects to the 802.11g network. You only need to enter your encryption information once in the configuration menu. Then you will automatically receive a new key every time you connect, thus highly increasing the safety of your communications.

1.1 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

• One WRT-415

• One dipole antenna

• One AC Power Adapter

• One User’s Manual CD

• One Quick Installation Guide

Note:

If any of the above items are missing, contact your supplier as soon as possible.

1.2 System Requirements

Before installation, please check the following requirements with your equipment.

• Ethernet-based ADSL / Cable modem

• Computers with Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, or Linux operating systems equi pped with

an Ethernet adapter and a CD-ROM drive

• Internet Explorer v6.0 or Netscape Navigator v6.0 and above

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1.3 Features

2.4GHz ISM band, unlicensed operation

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• Supports WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) for both 802.1x and WPA-PSK

• Dual-standard capability: 802.11g and 802.11b compliant

• Supports DHCP server

• Web Configuration provide a user friendly interface for the user to config ure through web

browser

• Supports UPnP (Universal Plug and Play)

• Supports MAC / IP / Protocol Filter

• Supports DDNS, virtual server and DMZ

• Build-in 4 -port switch

• Provides Setup Wizard for the user to configure easily in the first time

1.4 Specification

Standards IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet

IEEE 802.11g; IEEE 802.11b Protocol CSMA/CD Radio Technology IEEE 802.11g Orthogonal Frequency Division Modulation Data Transfer Rate 802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11Mbps (auto sense)

802.11g: 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54Mbps @802.11g(auto sense)

Ethernet: 10Mbps (half duplex), 20Mbps (full-duplex)

Fast Ethernet: 100Mbps (half duplex), 200Mbps (full- duplex) Topology Star Receiver Sensitivity 54Mbps: Typical -70dBm @ 10% PER (Packet Error Rate)

11Mbps: Typical -85dBm @ 8% PER (Packet Error Rate) TX Power 15dBm typically Frequency Range 2412 ~ 2484 MHz ISM band (channels 1 ~ 14) Modulation Schemes DBPSK/DQPSK/CCK/OFDM

Security Channels 1 ~ 11 channels (FCC); 1 ~ 13 channels (ETSI);

Number of Ports LAN: 4 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet port

64/128-bits WEP Encryption; WPA, WPA-PSK

1 ~ 14 channels (MKK)

WAN: 1 x 10/100Mbps Auto-MDIX Fast Ethernet port

DC inputs DC 5V 2.5A

Power Consumption 3W (Max)

Temperature

Humidity

Dimensions

Operating: 0° ~ 40° C, Storage: -10° ~ 70° C

Operating: 10% ~ 90%, Storage: 5% ~ 90%

150 x 115 x 35 mm (W x H x D) without Antenna

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EMI:

FCC Class B, CE Mark B

1.5 Wireless Performance

The following information will help you utilizing the wireless performance, and operating coverage of WRT-415.

1. Site selection

To avoid interferences, please locate WRT-415 and wireless clients away from transformers, microwave ovens, heavy-duty motors, refrigerators, fluorescent lights, and other industrial equipments. Keep the number of walls, or ceilings between AP and clients as few as possible; otherwise the signal strength may be seriously reduced. Place WRT-415 in open space or add additional Access Point as needed to improve the coverage.

2. Environmental factors

The wireless network is easily affected by many environmental factors. Every environment is unique with different obstacles, construction materials, weather, etc. It is hard to determine the exact operating range of WRT-415 in a specific location without testing.

3. Antenna adjustment

The bundled antenna of WRT-415 is adjustable. Firstly install the antenna pointing straight up, then smoothly adjust it if the radio signal strength is poor. But the signal reception is definitely weak in some certain areas, such as location right down the antenna. Moreover, the original antenna of WRT-415 can be replaced with other external antennas to extend the coverage. Please check the specification of the antenna you want to use, and make sure it can be used on WRT-415.

4. WLAN type

If WRT-415 is installed in an 802.11b and 802.11g mixed WLAN, its performance will reduced significantly. Because every 802.11g OFDM packet needs to be preced ed by an RTS-CTS or CTS packet exchange that can be recognized by legacy 802.11b devices. This additional overhead lowers the speed. If there are no 802.11b devices connected, or if connections to all 802.11b devices are denied so that WRT-415 can operate in 11g-only mode, then its data rate should actually 54Mbps.

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Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

Before you proceed with the installation, it is necessary that you have enough information about the WRT-415.

2.1 Hardware Connection

1. Locate an optimum location for the WRT-415. The best place for your WRT-415 is usually at the

center of your wireless network, with line of sight to all of your mobile stations.

2. Connect the power adapter to the receptor at the rear panel of the WRT-415, and plug the other end of the power adapter to a wall outlet or power strip. The Power LED will light up to indicat e proper operation.

3. Power off the ADSL / Cable modem first. Connect ADSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on WRT-415. Use the cable supplied with your modem. If no cable was supplied with your modem, please use a RJ-45 Ethernet cable. After the Ethernet cable is securely connecte d, power on the ADSL / Cable modem. The WAN LED will light up to indicate proper connection.

4. Use an Ethernet cable to connect one of the LAN ports on the WRT-415 and the computer you are using to configure the router. The corresponding LAN LED will light up to indicate proper connection. The LAN ports on the WRT-415 are Auto-MDI/MDIX; thus, you can use a straight or crossover Ethernet cable freely.

5. Adjust the antennas of WRT-415. T ry to adjust them to a position that can best cover your wireless network. The antenna’s position will enhance the receiving sensitivity.

Note: ONLY use the power adapter supplied with the WRT-415. Otherwise, the product may be

damaged.

Note: If you want to reset WRT-415 to default settin gs, press and hold the Reset button over 5

seconds. And then wait for 10 seconds for WRT-415 restart.

2.2 LED Indicators

LED STATE MEANING

Green Device power on PWR Off Green or Off Device fail STATUS

Blinking Green Device is working Green WAN link status is on WAN

Blinking Green

Device power off

WAN activity

LAN

Green WLAN link status is on WLAN Blinking Green WLAN activity Green Link is established 1 Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving Green Link is established

Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving

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Green Link is established 3 Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving Green Link is established

Blinking Green Packets are transmitting or receiving

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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-415.

1. Open your web browser.

2. Enter the IP address of your WRT-415 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 are both “admin”. Click “OK”.

4. When the first time you enter WRT-415, Setup Wizard will pop up. Please refer to our Quick Installation Guide to use the Setup Wizard for initial configuration. Setup Wizard will guide you through configuration step by step.

http://192.168.1.1).

3.1 Main

3.1.1 LAN & DHCP Server

You can configure WRT-415’s IP settings and DHCP server function in this screen. When configuration is completed, please click “Apply” to save and restart WRT-415.

This page enables you to set LAN and DHCP properties, such as the host name, IP address, subnet

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