Proware Technologies Co 3G401MV1 User Guide

PW-3G401M

3G Wireless N Nano Router

Rev: 1.0.0

1910020515

FCC 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 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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.

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.

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”

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.

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 None Only for indoor applications

mW e.i.r.p. within the band

2454-2483.5 MHz

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.

CONTENTS

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

Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview of the Router................................................................................................. 2

1.2 Conventions ................................................................................................................. 2

1.3 Main Features .............................................................................................................. 3

1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................ 4

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router............................................................................................... 5

2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 5

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 5

2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 5

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide............................................................................................. 9

3.1 3G/4G Router Mode..................................................................................................... 9

3.1.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................... 9

3.1.2 Connect to Network .......................................................................................... 9

3.1.3 Router Configuration......................................................................................... 9

3.2 Wireless Router Mode ................................................................................................ 14

3.2.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 14

3.2.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 14

3.2.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 15

3.3 Standard AP Mode ..................................................................................................... 20

3.3.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 20

3.3.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 21

3.3.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 21

Chapter 4. Router Configuration – 3G Router Mode ................................................................. 29

4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 29

4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 29

4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 30

4.4 Operation Mode.......................................................................................................... 31

4.5 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 31

4.6 Network ...................................................................................................................... 36

4.6.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................... 36

4.6.2 3G/4G ............................................................................................................. 37

4.6.3 WAN ............................................................................................................... 41

4.6.4 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 51

4.6.5 LAN................................................................................................................. 51

4.7 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 52

4.7.1 Wireless Settings............................................................................................ 52

4.7.2 Wireless Security............................................................................................ 55

4.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 58

4.7.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 60

4.7.5 Wireless Statistics........................................................................................... 61

4.8 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 62

4.8.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 62

4.8.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 64

4.8.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 64

4.9 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 65

4.9.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 66

4.9.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 67

4.9.3 DMZ................................................................................................................ 69

4.9.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 70

4.10 Security ...................................................................................................................... 71

4.10.1 Basic Security................................................................................................. 71

4.10.2 Advanced Security.......................................................................................... 72

4.10.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 74

4.10.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 75

4.11 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 76

4.12 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 78

4.12.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 78

4.12.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 84

4.12.3 Target.............................................................................................................. 86

4.12.4 Schedule......................................................................................................... 88

4.13 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 90

4.13.1 Static Routing List ........................................................................................... 90

4.13.2 System Routing Table..................................................................................... 91

4.14 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 92

4.14.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 92

4.14.2 Rules List........................................................................................................ 92

4.15 IP & MAC Binding....................................................................................................... 93

4.15.1 Binding Settings.............................................................................................. 94

4.15.2 ARP List.......................................................................................................... 95

4.16 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 96

4.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 96

4.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 97

4.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 98

4.17 System Tools .............................................................................................................. 99

4.17.1 Time Settings................................................................................................ 100

4.17.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 101

4.17.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 103

4.17.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 104

4.17.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 104

4.17.6 Reboot.......................................................................................................... 105

4.17.7 Password...................................................................................................... 106

4.17.8 System Log................................................................................................... 106

4.17.9 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 107

Chapter 5. Router Configuration – Wireless Router Mode ..................................................... 109

5.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 109

5.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 109

5.3 Quick Setup...............................................................................................................110

5.4 Operation Mode......................................................................................................... 111

5.5 WPS ..........................................................................................................................111

5.6 Network .....................................................................................................................116

5.6.1 WAN ..............................................................................................................116

5.6.2 MAC Clone ................................................................................................... 126

5.6.3 LAN............................................................................................................... 126

5.7 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 127

5.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................... 127

5.7.2 Wireless Security.......................................................................................... 130

5.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 133

5.7.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 135

5.7.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 136

5.8 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 137

5.8.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 137

5.8.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 139

5.8.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 139

5.9 Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 140

5.9.1 Virtual Servers .............................................................................................. 141

5.9.2 Port Triggering .............................................................................................. 142

5.9.3 DMZ.............................................................................................................. 144

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5.9.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................ 145

5.10 Security .................................................................................................................... 146

5.10.1 Basic Security............................................................................................... 146

5.10.2 Advanced Security........................................................................................ 148

5.10.3 Local Management ....................................................................................... 149

5.10.4 Remote Management ................................................................................... 150

5.11 Parental Control ....................................................................................................... 151

5.12 Access Control ......................................................................................................... 154

5.12.1 Rule .............................................................................................................. 154

5.12.2 Host .............................................................................................................. 160

5.12.3 Target............................................................................................................ 162

5.12.4 Schedule....................................................................................................... 164

5.13 Advanced Routing .................................................................................................... 166

5.13.1 Static Routing List ......................................................................................... 166

5.13.2 System Routing Table................................................................................... 167

5.14 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................... 168

5.14.1 Control Settings ............................................................................................ 168

5.14.2 Rules List...................................................................................................... 168

5.15 IP & MAC Binding..................................................................................................... 169

5.15.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................ 170

5.15.2 ARP List........................................................................................................ 171

5.16 Dynamic DNS........................................................................................................... 172

5.16.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................ 172

5.16.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ........................................................................................ 173

5.16.3 No-ip.com DDNS .......................................................................................... 174

5.17 System Tools ............................................................................................................ 175

5.17.1 Time Settings................................................................................................ 176

5.17.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 177

5.17.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 179

5.17.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 180

5.17.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 180

5.17.6 Reboot.......................................................................................................... 181

5.17.7 Password...................................................................................................... 182

5.17.8 System Log................................................................................................... 182

5.17.9 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 183

Chapter 6. Router Configuration— Standard AP Mode ......................................................... 185

6.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 185

6.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 185

6.3 Quick Setup.............................................................................................................. 187

6.4 Operation Mode........................................................................................................ 187

6.5 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 188

6.6 Network .................................................................................................................... 192

6.7 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 193

6.7.1 Wireless Settings.......................................................................................... 194

6.7.2 Wireless Security.......................................................................................... 201

6.7.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 208

6.7.4 Wireless Advanced ........................................................................................211

6.7.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 212

6.8 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 213

6.8.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 213

6.8.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 214

6.8.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 215

6.9 System Tools............................................................................................................ 216

6.9.1 Time Settings................................................................................................ 217

6.9.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 218

6.9.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 220

6.9.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 221

6.9.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 221

6.9.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 222

6.9.7 Password...................................................................................................... 223

6.9.8 System Log................................................................................................... 223

6.9.9 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 224

Appendix A: FAQ........................................................................................................................ 226

Appendix B: Configuring the PCs............................................................................................. 231

Appendix C: Specifications....................................................................................................... 235

Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................ 236

Appendix E: Compatible 3G/4G USB Modem .......................................................................... 238

PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router

Package Contents

The following items should be found in your package:

¾ PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router

¾ Power Adapter for PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router

¾ USB Cable

¾ Ethernet cable

¾ Quick Installation Guide

¾ Resource CD for PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router, including:

• This Guide

• Other Helpful Information

Note:

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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items is damaged or missing, please contact your distributor.

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Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

PW-3G401M gives you the freedom to quickly set up a stable and high speed wireless network, up to 150Mbps, on-the-go and share a 3G/4G connection. By connecting a UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB Card to the Router, a Wi-Fi hotspot is instantly established allowing users to share a Internet connection anywhere 3G/4G coverage is available. So whether you’re on the train, camping, or at a construction site, you’ll have a reliable wireless connection to accommodate your networking needs.

Flexible Network Connection

PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router provides 3G Router, Wireless Router and Standard AP modes for network connection, providing the best flexibility. The Router supports 3G/4G and WAN (PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP Cable) broadband connections for Internet access. You can visit the Internet no matter at home or outside on business.

PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router is compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices. With a standard USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G Modem, the Router is compatible with UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB 3G/4G modems.

PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router provides up to 150Mbps, faster than that of traditional 11g products, surpasses 11g performance enabling the use of high bandwidth-consuming applications such as HD Videos. It provides 150Mbps wireless connectivity for the network share on the go.

With a Mini USB port, the Router can be powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power consumption.

Excellent Compatibility

Incredibly High Speed

Low Power Consumption

1.2 Conventions

The Router or PW-3G401M mentioned in this guide stands for PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router without any explanation.

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1.3 Main Features

¾ Travel size design, small enough to take on the road

¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 Port, one mini USB port

¾ Compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b, IEEE802.3/3u

¾ Compatible with UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB 3G/4G Modem

¾ Compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices

¾ Wireless Lite N speed up to 150Mbps

¾ Supports WPS one button security setup

¾ Provides WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption

security

¾ Powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power Consumption

¾ Supports 3G/4G Router Mode, WISP Client Router Mode, and AP Mode

¾ Supports 3G/4G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access

¾ Supports VPN Pass-through, Virtual Server and DMZ Host

¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing

¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet

¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting automatic and dynamic IP address IP address

distribution

¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE

¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control

List)

¾ Supports Flow Statistics

¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management

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1.4 Panel Layout .4 Panel Layout

PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router

Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch

To check the different status of the LED:

Status Indication

On The Router is working properly.

Flashing The Router is transferring data.

Off The Router is not working properly.

LED

3G USB Modem Port

Reset Button

Mini USB Port

LAN/WAN Port

Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch

¾ 3G USB Modem Port: This port is used to plug a 3G modem/card.

¾ Reset Button: Use a pin to press the button for several minutes when the LED flashes, you

can reset the Router to its factory defaults.

¾ Mini USB Port: This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.

¾ LAN/WAN Port: This RJ45 Ethernet port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the

working mode.

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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

¾ 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a UMTS/HSPA/EVDO USB

dongle)

¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors

¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC

¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent

¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)

¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router

¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )℃℃℉ ℉

¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing

2.3 Connecting the Router

There are totally six operation modes supported by this Router: 3G Router, Wireless Router, Standard AP (including Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP, and Client). Please connect your devices according to the mode you are going to apply.

Note: Before hardware connection, please write down the SSID and Password on the label of your PW-3G401M for later use.

¾ 3G Router Mode

By default, PW-3G401M is used as 3G Router. Plug your 3G modem into the USB port, configure the necessary parameters on the web-based management page of the Router, and then you can enjoy the Internet. In this mode, the LAN/WAN port is used as LAN port for wired connection with your computer. Other devices can share the Internet wirelessly.

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1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect the 3G/4G modem/card to the 3G/4G USB port of the Router.

3. Connect the notebook/PC to the Router via an ethernet cable or wirelessly.

¾ Wireless Router Mode

In this mode, TD-W8951ND enables multiple users to share Internet via DSL/Cable modem. Here, the LAN/WAN port is used as WAN port to connect the Router with the DSL/Cable modem.

1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect the LAN/WAN port of the Router with the LAN port of the DSL modem via an Ethernet cable.

3. Connect the notebook/PC to the Router wirelessly.

¾ Standard AP Mode

Under Standard AP Mode, there are four specific wireless mode: Access Point, Repeater, Bridge with AP, and Client.

z Access Point

Access point is used to convert wired network to wireless one. In this mode, the LAN/WAN port works as LAN port to connect with the wired network via Ethernet cable. Users then can

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connect to the network wirelessly by means of PW-3G401M.

1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect the LAN/WAN port of the Router to the wired network port via an Ethernet cable.

3. Connect the notebook/PC to the Router wirelessly.

z Repeater Mode

In this mode, PW-3G401M is used to extend the range of wireless signal of the root AP. PW-3G401M is required to set the same wireless network name (also called SSID) and wireless security with the root AP, but the different IP addresses to avoid conflict.

1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect to the target remote AP or Router wirelessly.

3. Connect the notebook/PC to the Router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.

z Bridge with AP Mode

In this mode, PW-3G401M bridges the root AP and up to 4 APs (also in bridge mode) to connect two or more wired LANs. Different to the repeater mode, PW-3G401M can set a different SSID and wireless security.

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1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect to the target remote AP or Router wirelessly.

3. Connect the notebook/PC to the Router via an Ethernet cable or wirelessly.

z Client Mode

In this mode, PW-3G401M acts as a wireless adapter to enable the wired host to access AP or wireless Router. Obviously, here the LAN/WAN port is used as LAN port.

1. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of PW-3G401M and the other

end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall socket.

2. Connect the PC to the LAN/WAN port of the PW-3G401M via an Ethernet cable.

3. Connect PW-3G401M to the target AP or Router wirelessly.

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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.

3.1 3G/4G Router Mode

The default IP address of the PW-3G401M 3G Wireless N Nano Router 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 all use the default values for description.

3.1.1 PC configuration

Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the Router. If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."

1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and

Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →

Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.

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3.1.2 Connect to Network

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.

2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.

Note:

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The default SSID of the network is Wireless_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the Router’s MAC address.)

3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

3.1.3 Router Configuration

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

http://192.168.1.1

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-1 Login the Router

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2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the

User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

Figure 3-2 Login Windows

Note:

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If the above screen does not pop-up, it means 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.

3. Go to Status and check the 3G status. When the 3G USB modem is identified successfully,

go to the next step.

Figure 3-3 Status – 3G/4G

4. Click Quick Setup on the left to quickly configure your Router. Click Next.

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Figure 3-4 Quick Setup

5. Choose 3G Router Mode as the operation mode and click Next.

Figure 3-5 Quick Setup – Operation Mode

¾ 3G/4G Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share Internet

via ADSL/Cable Modem. The wireless port share the same IP to ISP through ethernet WAN port. The Wireless port acts the same as a LAN port while at 3G/4G Router mode.

¾ Wireless Router Mode: In this mode, the device enables multiple users to share the

Internet. The LAN devices share the same IP from ISP through Wireless port. While connecting to ISP, the ethernet port works as a WAN port at Wireless Router mode.

¾ Standard AP Mode: In this mode, the device enables multiple users to accessing, and

provide several wireless mode. such as AP, Client, Repeater and so on.

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6. Select the Internet Access (here takes 3G/4G Only for example.) and click Next.

Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – Internet Access

¾ 3G/4G Preferred

In this mode, the Router will try 3G/4G access first; When 3G/4G access fails and WAN access is valid, or when no 3G/4G USB modem is inserted, the Router would switch to WAN access; when the Router succeeds to connect to the 3G/4G network, the Router would stop the WAN connection and switch back to 3G/4G access immediately.

¾ WAN Preferred

In this mode, the Router will try WAN access first; When the WAN access fails, and 3G/4G access is valid, the Router would switch to 3G/4G access; when the Router succeeds to connect to the WAN network, the Router would stop the 3G/4G connection and switch back to WAN access immediately.

¾ WAN Only

In this mode, the Router will try WAN access only. 3G/4G access is disabled.

¾ 3G/4G Only

In this mode, the Router will try 3G/4G access only. WAN access is disabled and the ethernet port acts as a LAN port.

7. Select your Location and Mobile ISP, and then click Next.

If you can’t find your location and/or mobile ISP in the drop-down list, please click Set the Dial Number, APN, Username and Password manually to manually set them according to the information your 3G/4G ISP provided.

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Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – 3G/4G

8. Set a unique and easy-to-remember Wireless Network Name, select your Region from

the drop-down-list. And it’s recommended to select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as the wireless security and set your own Password. As for other parameters, you can leave it default. Then click Next.

Note:

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Limited by the local law regulation s, version for North America does not have region selection option selectable.

Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – Wireless

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9. Click Finish/Reboot to complete the Quick Setup.

Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – Finish

Note:

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After rebooting, please reconnect to the network (with a new SSID and Password you’ve set in the previous step). You can refer to 3.1.2 Connect to Network

for the details.

3.2 Wireless Router Mode

3.2.1 PC configuration

1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and

Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →

Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

)

2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address

automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.

3.2.2 Connect to Network

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.

2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.

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Note:

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The default SSID of the network is Wireless_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the Router’s MAC address.)

3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

3.2.3 Router Configuration

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

http://192.168.1.1

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-10 Login the Router

2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-11. Enter admin for the

User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

Figure 3-11 Login Windows

Note:

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3. Click Quick Setup on the left to quickly configure your Router. Click Next.

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Figure 3-12 Quick Setup

4. Choose Wireless Router Mode as the operation mode and click Next.

Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – Operation Mode

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5. Choose the WAN Connection Type and click Next.

Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – WAN Connection Type

¾ If the WAN connection type detected is PPPoE, you will be prompted to enter user name

and password provided by your ISP.

Figure 3-15 Quick Setup – PPPoE

z User Name and Password - 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.

z Confirm Password - Re-enter the password provided by your ISP to ensure the

Password you entered is correct. If the Password is different from the Confirm Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the Password and Confirm Password.

¾ If the WAN connection type detected is Dynamic IP, you will be prompted to set the MAC

Clone according to the situations, as described on the page below.

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Figure 3-16 Quick Setup – MAC Clone

z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then click

Clone MAC Address.

z If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main computer,

please select No, and then enter the main computer’s MAC in the field WAN MAC Address.

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¾ If the WAN connection type detected is Static IP, you will be prompted to set the necessary

parameters as IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Primary/Secondary DNS, which are provided by your ISP.

Figure 3-17 Quick Setup - Static IP

z IP Address - This is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet

(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.

z Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually

255.255.255.0.

z Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.

z Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.

z Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.

6. Set a unique and easy-to-remember Wireless Network Name, select your Region from

the drop-down-list. And it’s recommended to select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal as the wireless security and set your own Password. As for other parameters, you can leave it default. Then click Next.

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Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – Wireless

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Limited by the local law regulation s, version for North America does not have region selection option selectable.

7. Click Finish/Reboot to complete the Quick Setup.

Figure 3-19 Quick Setup – Finish

3.3 Standard AP Mode

3.3.1 PC configuration

1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and

Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →

Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network

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connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.

2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7, double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

3. Select “Use the following IP address”, enter the 192.168.0.x as the IP address (x can be any number from 1 to 253), 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask; select “Use the following DNS server addresses”, enter the DNS server address provided by your ISP or network administrator.

4. Click OK to finish the settings.

3.3.2 Connect to Network

1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.

2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.

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The default SSID of the network is Wireless_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six characters of the Router’s MAC address.)

3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.

3.3.3 Router Configuration

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

http://192.168.1.1

in the address field of the browser.

Figure 3-20 Login the Router

2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-21. Enter admin for the

User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the Enter key.

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Figure 3-21 Login Windows

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3. Click Quick Setup on the left to quickly configure your Router. Click Next.

Figure 3-22 Quick Setup

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Proware Technologies Co 3G401MV1 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Package Contents

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1 Overview of the Router

1.2 Conventions

1.3 Main Features

1.4 Panel Layout .4 Panel Layout

Chapter 2. Connecting the Router

2.1 System Requirements

2.2 Installation Environment Requirements

2.3 Connecting the Router

Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide

3.1 3G/4G Router Mode

3.1.1 PC configuration

3.1.2 Connect to Network

3.1.3 Router Configuration

3.2 Wireless Router Mode

3.2.1 PC configuration

3.2.2 Connect to Network

3.2.3 Router Configuration

3.3 Standard AP Mode

3.3.1 PC configuration

3.3.2 Connect to Network

3.3.3 Router Configuration