PROLiNK WNR1004 User Manual
USER MANUAL
PROLiNK® Wireless-N Portable Router
WNR1004
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Trademarks
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companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
FCC 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 the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can generate, use and
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in
this manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment
in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will
be required to take whatever measures are necessary to correct the interference.
CE Declaration of Conformity
This equipment complies with the requirements relating to electromagnetic compatibility, EN
55022/A1 Class B.
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Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION............................................................................................... 1
1.1 Features ............................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 Physical Details ..............................................................................................................................................................................2
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES .......................................................................... 3
2.1 Operation Modes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Access Point Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................3
2.3 Gateway Mode...............................................................................................................................................................................4
2.4 Client Mode .................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION............................................................................................. 5
3.1 Hardware Connection................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Login..................................................................................................................................................................................................5
3.3 Wizard (Gateway Mode) ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
3.4 Internet Settings..........................................................................................................................................................................13
3.5 Wireless Settings.........................................................................................................................................................................21
3.6 Firewall............................................................................................................................................................................................41
3.7 Administrators .............................................................................................................................................................................45
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................... 49
4.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................49
4.2 Windows Clients..........................................................................................................................................................................49
4.3 Macintosh Clients .......................................................................................................................................................................53
4.4 Linux Clients..................................................................................................................................................................................54
4.5 Other Unix Systems ...................................................................................................................................................................54
4.6 Wireless Station Configuration .............................................................................................................................................55
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................... 56
A.1 Overview.........................................................................................................................................................................................56
A.2 General Problems .......................................................................................................................................................................56
A.3 Internet Access ............................................................................................................................................................................56
A.4 Wireless Access............................................................................................................................................................................57
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS.............................................................................. 58
B.1 BBS....................................................................................................................................................................................................58
B.2 Channels.........................................................................................................................................................................................58
B.3 Security...........................................................................................................................................................................................58
APPENDIX C: TECHNICAL SUPPORT ................................................................................. 61
C.1 Register Online for Free Warranty .......................................................................................................................................61
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Chapter 1: Introduction
This is a compact/travel size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 2 fast Ethernet ports, which provides a
powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network
with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this Access Point is easy to be setup and maintained.
All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser. Via the
fast wireless network speed up to 150 Mbps, you can be very comfortable to have experience of
high speed web surfing, files downloading, online game playing, and video conference session and
streaming high quality multimedia materials. The Wireless Portable Router provides WPA/WPA2,
64/128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802.1x which ensures a high level of security to protect users’
data and privacy when you are traveling.
1.1 Features
9 Create temporary, personal, wireless access in your hotel room or a coffee shop hotspot
9 Travel size design with selectable extra 2dBi high gain dipole antenna to enhance performance
9 High security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i
9 Support AP, Gateway and Client Mode
9 Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
9 Support WPS (Push button/ Pin code)
9 Slide switch to change mode (Gateway/AP/Client) easily.
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1.2 Physical Details
1.2.1 Front LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
Power
WPS
Wireless LAN
1.2.2 Rear Panel
Reset
Green
Green
Green
ON Power on
OFF Power off
ON WPS function on
OFF WPS function off
Blinking WPS is enabled to make a connection
OFF WLAN off
ON WLAN link / active
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the Wireless
Portable Router will set all setting back to factory default values.
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Wireless Settings>
WPS
WAN
LAN
DC 3.3V/1.5A Connect the power supply adapter here.
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WPS), then press the WPS button once on the Wireless Portable Router,
the GREEN LED will start to flash. To make a connection with other WPS
supported device within 2 minutes.
Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If your modem
came with a cable, use the supplied cable, otherwise, use a standard
LAN cable.
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your PCs to the
port. If required, any port can be connected to another hub. Any LAN
port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port when necessary.
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Chapter 2: About Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) modes,
which are mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to
change the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of
operation, you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described
in the following sections.
2.1 Operation Modes
You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, AP, Gateway, or Client mode,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
2.2 Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with
wireless network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the
Access Point has the Internet connection.
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2.3 Gateway Mode
When Gateway (GW) mode is selected, the device will enter gateway mode. And the wireless
connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
2.4 Client Mode
If set to Client (Infrastructure) mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a
base station (gateway or router.) This device can work like a wireless station when it’s connected to
a computer directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
3.1 Hardware Connection
1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the Wireless Portable Router,
another end to the ADSL or cable modem.
2. Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the LAN port of the Wireless Portable
Router, the other end to your PC or notebook.
3. Finally, connect the Wireless Portable Router with a power to an outlet.
3.2 Login
1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your
computer and the Wireless-N Portable Router.
2. Start your Web Browser, eg: Internet Explorer,
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3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless-N Portable Router, as in this
example, which uses the Wireless-N Portable Router's default IP address:
http://192.168.10.254
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will
prompt up. Simply enter the username "admin" and
password “admin” to login.
If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless-N Portable Router does not respond, check the following:
1. The Wireless Portable Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can
test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
2. Open the MS-DOS window or command prompt window.
3. Enter the command: ping 192.168.10.254
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP address is not compatible with the
Wireless-N Portable Router's IP Address, continue with below checking:
1. If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range 192.168.10.1 to
192.168.10.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Portable Router's default IP Address of 192.168.10.254.
Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0. See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on
checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
2. Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Portable Router are on the same network segment. (If you don't have
a router, this must be the case.)
3. Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only be used if its configuration
matches your PC's wireless settings.
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3.2.1 Common Connection Types
3.2.1.1 Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or MAC
(physical) address.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to use a particular
Hostname, Domain name, or MAC (physical) address.
Dynamic IP Address
Static (Fixed) IP
Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
3.2.1.2 DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
PPPoE
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you
ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
User name and password.
Mainly used in Europe.
PPTP
You connect to the ISP only when
required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically, but may be
Static (Fixed).
• PPTP Server IP Address.
• User name and password.
• IP Address allocated to you, if Static (Fixed).
3.2.1.3 Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Static (Fixed)
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to
you ISP.
Your ISP allocates a permanent IP
Address to you.
None.
IP Address allocated to you.
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3.3 Wizard (Gateway Mode)
3.3.1 Step 1 – WAN Access Type
Here user can set up the WAN connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static IP,
DHCP Client, PPPoE or L2TP, PPTP and click Next to continue.
3.3.1.1 DHCP Client
If the DHCP Client WAN connection be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address automatically.
3.3.1.2 Static IP
If the Static IP be selected, user has to set up the IP address, subnet mask and default gateway according to
the ISP that provided the related information.
IP Address : Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask : Enter the subnet mask here.
Default Gateway : Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP here.
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3.3.1.3 PPPoE
If the PPPoE be selected, user has to set up the user name and password according to the ISP that provided
the related information.
User Name : Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
Password : Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider.
NOTE: Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
3.3.1.4 L2TP
If the L2TP be selected, user has to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the
ISP that provided the related information.
L2TP Server IP Address : Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name : Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
3.3.1.5 PPTP
If the PPTP be selected, user has to set up the server IP address, user name and password according to the
ISP that provided the related information.
PPTP Server IP Address : Enter the PPTP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name : Maximum input is 20 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
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3.3.2 Step 2 – LAN
This step can set up Wireless Portable Router’s IP address, subnet mask, DHCP type, DHCP IP
addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time.
IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP address is
192.168.10.254.)
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP addresses to
connected clients.
Server: Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP Addresses (DHCP
Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be activated for you to enter
the starting IP Address.
DHCP Start IP
The starting addresses of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of
continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.10.100 should work for
most cases.
DHCP End IP The end IP address, the maximum is 253. Default value 253 should work for most cases
(192.168.10.253.) If “Start IP Address” is set at 192.168.10.100 and the “End IP address”
is 192.168.10.253, the device will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.10.100 to
192.168.10.253 to all the computers in the network that request IP addresses from
DHCP server (Router).
DHCP Subnet
Mask
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The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask must be set at
the same segment as the Wireless Portable Router.
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DHCP Lease Time
The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400 seconds.
3.3.3 Step 3 – Network Mode
This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel.
Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode from the pull-down menu.
(Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.)
Network (SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name that identifies a wireless
network.
Frequency (Channel) Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
3.3.4 Step 4 – Security
Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Portable Router.
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO, WPA-
PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. The default setting is Disable. It is strongly
recommended to set up security mode (OPEN, SHARED, WEP AUTO, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-
PSK/WPA2-PSK) to prevent any unauthorized accessing.
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3.4.4.1 OPEN/SHARED/WEP AUTO
Default Key : Select the default key Key1~4.
WEP Key 1~4 : Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when using WEP encryption
algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key. There are several formats to
enter the keys.
• Hexadecimal (WEP 64 bits) : 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
• Hexadecimal (WEP 128 bits) : 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
• ASCII (WEP 64 bits) : 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
• ASCII (WEP 128 bits) : 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
3.4.4.2 WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WPA Algorithms : Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WP-PSK, and TKIP, AES or
TKIP/AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2- PSK.
Pass Phrase : Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII or 64 HEX characters in the column.
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3.4 Internet Settings
3.4.1 WAN (Gateway)
Select the WAN Connection Type Static (fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE (ADSL) and L2TP,
PPTP. Default setting is DHCP enabled.
3.4.1.1 DHCP (Auto Config)
Hostname : Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to user’s computer in this field.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
3.4.1.2 Static (fixed IP)
IP Address : Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
Subnet Mask : Enter the Subnet Mask in this column.
Default Gateway : Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
Primary DNS Server : The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Secondary DNS Server : The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
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3.4.1.3 PPPoE (ADSL)
User Name : Enter the username that provide by your ISP.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password : Enter the password that provide by your ISP.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Verify Password : To confirm the password, please enter the same password in the filed again.
3.4.1.4 L2TP
Server IP: Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Address Mode : Select Dynamic or Static IP address mode for the pull-down menu.
IP Address : Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
Subnet Mask : Enter the subnet mask in this column.
Default Gateway : Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
3.4.1.5 PPTP
Server IP : Enter the L2TP Server IP Address in this column.
User Name : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password : Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
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Address Mode : Select Dynamic or Static IP address mode for the pull-down menu.
IP Address : Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
Subnet Mask : Enter the subnet mask in this column.
Default Gateway : Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this column.
3.4.1.6 MAC Clone
Your ISP may require a particular MAC address in order for you to connect to the Internet. This
MAC address is the PC’s MAC address that your ISP had originally connected your Internet
connection to. Type in or click Fill my MAC to replace the WAN MAC address with the MAC address
of that PC.
Default setting is Disable. User can select Enable form the pull-down list, and click Fill my MAC
button to fill in your PC’s MAC address in the blank field.
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3.4.2 LAN
IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router (Default IP address is
192.168.10.254.)
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Portable Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of this Wireless Portable Router.
DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP addresses to
connected clients.
Server: Select to enable this Wireless Portable Router to distribute IP Addresses
(DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be activated for you
to enter the starting IP Address.
Start IP Address The starting addresses of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of
continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value 192.168.10.100 should work
for most cases.
End IP address The end IP address, the maximum is 253. Default value 253 should work for most
cases (192.168.10.253.) If “Start IP Address” is set at 192.168.10.100 and the “End IP
address” is 192.168.10.253, the device will distribute IP addresses from
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192.168.10.100 to 192.168.10.253 to all the computers in the network that request
IP addresses from DHCP server (Router).
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask must be set
at the same segment as the Wireless Portable Router.
Primary DNS Server Enter the DNS server IP address(es) that provided by your ISP, or you can specify
your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
Secondary DNS Server Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP address
as a backup.
Default Gateway Shows the default gateway IP address.
Lease Time The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400 seconds.
Statically Assigned MAC: Enter the MAC address of a certain station, and then the DHCP Server will to
distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once be connected.
IP: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain connected
station.
User can set up 3 set of fixed IP addresses that distribute form the Wireless
Portable Router when the DHCP Type function be selected to Server.
802.1d Spanning Tree Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
LLTD Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) is a proprietary Link Layer protocol for
network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics. The LLTD protocol
operates over both wired (IEEE 802.3 Ethernet) as well as wireless (IEEE 802.11)
networks.
LLTD is included in Windows Vista and is used by its Network Map feature to
display a graphical representation of the LAN or WLAN, to which the computer is
connected. Windows XP does not contain the LLTD protocol as a standard
component and as a result, Windows XP computers do not appear on the Network
Map unless the LLTD responder is installed on Windows XP computers.
Select Enabled or Disabled from the pull-down menu.
IGMP Proxy The Internet Group Management Protocol (IGMP) is a communications protocol
used to manage the membership of Internet Protocol multicast groups. IGMP is
used by IP hosts and adjacent multicast routers to establish multicast group
memberships.
Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu.
UPNP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer protocols promulgated by the
UPnP Forum. The goals of UPnP are to allow devices to connect seamlessly and to
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