Rev: 3.0.0
1910020433
PW-RN401/PW-RN401D
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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.
Only 2.412GHz~2.462GHz is allowed to be used in USA, which means only channel 1~11 is
available for American users to choose.
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
Country
Restriction
Reason/remark
Bulgaria
None
General authorization required for outdoor use and
public service
France
Outdoor use limited to 10
mW e.i.r.p. within the band
2454-2483.5 MHz
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
Italy
None
If used outside of own premises, general authorization is
required
Luxembourg
None
General authorization required for network and service
supply(not for spectrum)
Norway
Implemented
This subsection does not apply for the geographical area
within a radius of 20 km from the centre of Ny-Ålesund
Russian Federation
None
Only for indoor applications
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:
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 ................................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Main Features ................................................................................................................ 3
1.4 Panel Layout .................................................................................................................. 4
1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................. 4
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................ .................................. 5
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 6
2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................... 6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................... 6
2.3 Connecting the Router.................................................................................................... 6
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide .............................................................................................. 8
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration...................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Quick Installation Guide ................................................................................................ 10
Chapter 4. Configuring the Router .............................................................................................. 15
4.1 Login ............................................................................................................................ 15
4.2 Status ........................................................................................................................... 15
4.3 Quick Setup ................................................................................................................. 16
4.4 WPS ............................................................................................................................ 16
4.5 Network........................................................................................................................ 24
4.5.1 LAN .................................................................................................................. 24
4.5.2 WAN ................................................................................................................ 24
4.5.3 MAC Clone ....................................................................................................... 29
4.6 Wireless ....................................................................................................................... 30
4.6.1 Wireless Settings.............................................................................................. 30
4.6.2 Wireless Security.............................................................................................. 32
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ..................................................................................... 35
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ........................................................................................... 37
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4.6.5 Wireless Statistics ............................................................................................ 39
4.7 DHCP .......................................................................................................................... 39
4.7.1 DHCP Settings ................................................................................................. 40
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List ............................................................................................. 41
4.7.3 Address Reservation ........................................................................................ 41
4.8 Forwarding ................................ ................................................................ ................... 43
4.8.1 Virtual Servers .................................................................................................. 43
4.8.2 Port Triggering .................................................................................................. 45
4.8.3 DMZ ................................................................................................................. 47
4.8.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................... 47
4.9 Security ........................................................................................................................ 48
4.9.1 Firewall ............................................................................................................ 48
4.9.2 IP Filtering ........................................................................................................ 49
4.9.3 Domain Filtering ............................................................................................... 52
4.9.4 MAC Filtering ................................ ................................................................ ... 53
4.9.5 Remote Management ....................................................................................... 55
4.9.6 Advanced Security ........................................................................................... 56
4.10 Advanced Routing ........................................................................................................ 57
4.11 Bandwidth Control ........................................................................................................ 59
4.12 IP& MAC Binding ......................................................................................................... 60
4.12.1 Binding Settings ............................................................................................... 60
4.12.2 ARP List ........................................................................................................... 62
4.13 Dynamic DNS .............................................................................................................. 62
4.13.1 Dyndns.org DDNS ............................................................................................ 63
4.13.2 Oray.net DDNS................................................................................................. 64
4.13.3 Comexe.cn DDNS ............................................................................................ 64
4.14 System Tools ................................................................................................................ 66
4.14.1 Time Settings ................................................................................................... 66
4.14.2 Diagnostic ................................................................ ........................................ 67
4.14.3 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................ 69
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4.14.4 Factory Defaults ............................................................................................... 70
4.14.5 Backup & Restore ............................................................................................ 70
4.14.6 Reboot ............................................................................................................. 71
4.14.7 Password ......................................................................................................... 72
4.14.8 System log ....................................................................................................... 72
4.14.9 Statistics ........................................................................................................... 73
Appendix A: FAQ............................................................................................................................ 75
Appendix B: Configuring the PC ................................................................................................... 80
Appendix C: Specifications ........................................................................................................... 84
Appendix D: Glossary .................................................................................................................... 85
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Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router
Power Adapter for PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router
Quick Installation Guide
Resource CD for PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router, including:
This Guide
Other Helpful Information
Note:
Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact with your distributor.
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Simple Installation
Flexible Access Control
Multiple Security Protections
Incredible Speed
Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for choosing the PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router.
1.1 Overview of the Router
The PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router integrates 4-port Switch, Firewall, NAT-Router
and Wireless AP. The 150M Wireless N Router delivers exceptional range and speed, which can
fully meet the need of Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) networks and the users demanding higher
networking performance.
The PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps wireless connection
with other 802.11n wireless clients. The speed makes it ideal for handling multiple data streams at the
same time, which ensures your network stable and smooth. It is compatible with all IEEE 802.11g and
IEEE 802.11b products.
With multiple protection measures, including SSID broadcast control and wireless LAN
64/128/152-bit WEP encryption, WiFi protected Access (WPA2- PSK, WPA- PSK), as well as
advanced Firewall protections, the PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router provides
complete data privacy.
The PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router provides flexible access control, so that
parents or network administrators can establish restricted access policies for children or staff. It also
supports Virtual Server and DMZ host for Port Triggering, and then the network administrators can
manage and monitor the network in real time with the remote management function.
Since the Router is compatible with virtually all the major operating systems, it is very easy to
manage. Quick Setup Wizard is supported and detailed instructions are provided step by step in
this user guide. Before installing the Router, please look through this guide to know all the Router’s
functions.
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1.2 Conventions
The Router or PW-RN401/PW-RN401D mentioned in this guide stands for PW-RN401/PW-RN401D
150M Wireless N Router without any explanation.
Note:
The two devices of PW-RN401 and PW-RN401D are sharing this User Guide. For simplicity, we
will take PW-RN401D for example throughout this Guide.
The differences between them are:
PW-RN401 Router with one fixed antenna.
PW-RN401D Router with one detachable antenna.
1.3 Main Features
Make use of IEEE 802.11n wireless technology to provide a wireless data rate of up to
150Mbps.
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 WAN port, four 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 LAN
ports, supporting Auto MDI/MDIX.
Provides WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption security.
Shares data and Internet access for users, supporting Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPPoE Internet
access.
Supports Virtual Server, Special Application and DMZ host.
Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing.
Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet.
Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE.
Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting static IP address distributing.
Supports Stateful Packet Inspection.
Supports VPN Passthrough.
Supports Parental Control and Access Control.
Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List).
Supports Flow Statistics.
Supports firmware upgrade and Web management.
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Name
Status
Indication
PWR
Off
Power is off.
On
Power is on.
SYS
On
The Router is initializing.
Flashing
The Router is working properly.
Off
The Router has a system error.
WLAN
Off
The Wireless function is disabled.
Flashing
The Wireless function is enabled.
WAN,
1,2,3,4 (LAN)
Off
There is no device linked to the corresponding port.
On
There is a device linked to the corresponding port but
there is no activity.
Flashing
There is an active device linked to the corresponding port.
WPS
Slow Flash
A wireless device is connecting to the network by WPS
function. This process will last for about 2 minutes.
On
A wireless device has been successfully added to the
network by WPS function. The LED will keep on for about
5 minutes.
Quick Flash
A wireless device failed to be added to the network by
WPS function.
1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs and the WPS/Reset Button are located on the front panel (View from left to
right).
Table 1-1 The LEDs Description
Note:
1. After a device is successfully added to the network by WPS function, the WPS LED will keep
on for about 5 minutes and then turn off.
2. When press and hold the WPS/Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the
router.
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1.4.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
POWER: The Power socket is where you will connect the power adapter. Please use the
power adapter provided with this PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router.
ON/OFF: The switch for the power.
WAN: This WAN port is where you will connect the DSL/cable Modem, or Ethernet.
1,2,3,4 (LAN): These ports (1, 2, 3, 4) connect the Router to the local PC(s).
Wireless antenna: To receive and transmit the wireless data.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
Broadband Internet Access Service (DSL/Cable/Ethernet)
One DSL/Cable Modem that has an RJ45 connector (which is not necessary if the Router is
connected directly to the Ethernet.)
PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
TCP/IP protocol on each PC
Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
Operating Temperature: 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
Before installing the Router, make sure your PC is connected to the Internet through the
broadband service successfully. If there is any problem, please contact your ISP. After that, please
install the Router according to the following steps. Don't forget to pull out the power plug and keep
your hands dry.
1. Power off your PC, Cable/DSL Modem, and the Router.
2. Locate an optimum location for the Router. The best place is usually at the center of your
wireless network.
3. Adjust the direction of the antenna. Normally, upright is a good direction.
4. Connect the PC(s) and each Switch/Hub in your LAN to the LAN Ports on the Router, shown
in Figure 2-1. (If you have the wireless NIC and want to use the wireless function, you can
skip this step.)
5. Connect the DSL/Cable Modem to the WAN port on the Router, shown in Figure 2-1.
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6. Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the Router, and the other end into an
electrical outlet. Press the power switch, and then the router will start to work.
7. Power on your PC and Cable/DSL Modem.
Figure 2-1 Hardware Installation of the PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N Router
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your PW-RN401/PW-RN401D
150M Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 TCP/IP Configuration
The default IP address of the PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M Wireless N 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 use all the default values for description.
Connect the local PC to the LAN ports of the Router. And then you can configure the IP address
for your PC in the following two ways.
Configure the IP address manually
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol for your PC. If you need instructions as to how to do this,
please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the PC.
2) Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx" is any number
from 2 to 254), Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0, and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (The
Router's default IP address).
Obtain an IP address automatically
1) Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in "Obtain an IP address automatically" mode on your PC.
If you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: Configuring the
PC.
2) Then the built-in DHCP server will assign IP address for the PC.
Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection
between your PC and the Router. The following example is in Windows 2000 OS.
Open a command prompt, and type ping 192.168.1.1, and then press Enter.
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-1, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router has been established well.
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Figure 3-1 Success result of Ping command
If the result displayed is similar to the Figure 3-2, it means the connection between your PC
and the Router is failed.
Figure 3-2 Failure result of Ping command
Please check the connection following these steps:
1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?
Note:
The 1/2/3/4 LEDs of LAN ports which you link to on the Router and LEDs on your PC's adapter
should be lit.
2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?
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Note:
If the Router's IP address is 192.168.1.1, your PC's IP address must be within the range of
192.168.1.2 ~ 192.168.1.254.
3.2 Quick Installation Guide
With a Web-based utility, it is easy to configure and manage the PW-RN401/PW-RN401D 150M
Wireless N Router. The Web-based utility can be used on any Windows, Macintosh or UNIX OS
with a Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari.
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type in the default address
http://192.168.1.1 in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-3 Log in the Router
After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-4. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-4 Login Windows
Note:
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.
2. After successfully log in, you can click the Quick Setup menu to quickly configure your
Router.
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Figure 3-5 Quick Setup
3. Click Next, and then WAN Connection Type page will appear, shown in Figure 3-6.
Figure 3-6 WAN Connection Type
The Router supports three popular ways PPPoE, Dynamic IP and Static IP to connect to the
Internet. Please make sure of what kind of connection type your ISP provides, and then select
the very type and click Next to go on configuring.
4. Make sure the cable is securely plugged into the WAN port.
1) If the connection type is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-7.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup - PPPoE
User Name/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.
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2) If the connection type is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.
Then you can go on with the wireless configuration.
3) If the connection type is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8 Quick Setup - Static IP
IP Address - This is the WAN IP address as seen by external users on the Internet
(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually
255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.
Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-9.
Figure 3-9 Quick Setup – Wireless
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Wireless Radio - Enable or disable the wireless radio choosing from the pull-down list.
SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set
Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering
your wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be (XXXXXX indicates the
last unique six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive.
For example, TEST is NOT the same as test.
Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where
the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your
country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for
assistance.
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default
channel is set to Auto. so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point.
Mode - This field determines the wireless mode which the Router works on.
Channel Width - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is
automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
Disable Security - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If
disabled, the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption. It is
recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable security.
WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - Select WPA based on pre-shared passphrase.
PSK Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters.
For ASCII, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and any letters A to Z, the
length should be between 8 and 63 characters.
For Hexadecimal, the key can be made up of any numbers 0 to 9 and letters A to F,
the length should be between 8 and 64 characters.
Please also note the key is case sensitive, this means that upper and lower case
keys will affect the outcome. It would also be a good idea to write down the key and
all related wireless security settings.
No Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not change!
These settings are only for basic wireless parameters. For advanced settings, please refer to
Section 4.6: “Wireless”.
6. Click the Next button. You will then see the Finish page.
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If you don’t make any changes on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown
in Figure 3-10. Click the Finish button to finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-10 Quick Setup - Finish
If there is something changed on the Wireless page, you will see the Finish page as shown
in Figure 3-11. Click the Reboot button to make your wireless configuration to take effect and
finish the Quick Setup.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup - Finish
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Chapter 4. Configuring the Router
This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you will see the thirteen main menus on the left of the Web-based
utility. On the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
Figure 4-1 the main menu
The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.
4.2 Status
The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is
read-only.
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4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Section 3.2: "Quick Installation Guide".
4.4 WPS
This section will guide you to add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS
(Wifi Protected Setup) function.
Figure 4-2 Router Status
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a) Choose menu “WPS”, you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-3 ).
Figure 4-3 WPS
WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN is displayed here. The default PIN of the
Router can be found in the label or User Guide.
Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.
Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the Router's
PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
Add device - You can add a new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
b) To add a new device:
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
Note:
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration of
the new device for WPS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for
example.
I. By PBC
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.
Method One:
Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset Button on the front panel of the Router.
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Note:
When press and hold the WPS/Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the router.
Step 2: Press and hold the WPS Button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Method Two:
Step 1: Press the WPS/Reset Button on the front panel of the Router.
Note:
When press and hold the WPS/Reset Button for more than 5 seconds, you will reset the router.
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Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Push the button on my
access point” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click Next.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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Method Three:
Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-3,
then the following screen will appear.
Figure 4-4 Add A New Device
Step 2: Choose “Press the button of the new device in two minutes” and click Connect.
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Push the button on my
access point” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click Next.
Step 4: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
II. By PIN
If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the
network by PIN with the following two methods.
Method One: Enter the PIN into my Router
Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure 4-3,
then the following screen will appear.
Step 2: Choose “Enter the new device's PIN” and enter the PIN code of the wireless adapter in
the field after PIN as shown in the figure above. Then click Connect.
Note:
The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the WPS configuration screen.
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Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN into my
access point or a registrar” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click
Next.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Note:
In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shown.
Method Two: Enter the PIN from my Router
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the Router in Figure 4-3 (each Router has its unique PIN
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose “Enter a PIN from my
code. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this Router for example).
access point” in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and enter the PIN code of
the Router into the field after “Access Point PIN”. Then click Next.
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The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Note:
The default PIN code of the Router can be found in its label or the WPS configuration screen as
Figure 4-3.
c) You will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the
network.
Note:
1. The WPS LED on the Router will light green for five minutes if the device has been
2. The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled.
successfully added to the network.
Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.
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4.5 Network
Figure 4-5 the Network menu
There are three submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-5): LAN, WAN and MAC
Clone. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.5.1 LAN
Choose menu “Network → LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen
as below.
Figure 4-6 LAN
MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. The value can't
be changed.
IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation
(factory default: 192.168.1.1).
Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Note:
1. If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to log in the Router.
2. If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the DHCP
server will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and DMZ Host will
not take effect until they are re-configured.
4.5.2 WAN
Choose menu “Network → WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the
screen below.
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1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Router will
automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows (Figure
4-7):
Figure 4-7 WAN – Dynamic IP
This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP
address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP
parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks
is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required
by your ISP.
Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.
Note:
If you find error when you go to a website after entering the DNS addresses, it is likely that
your DNS servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server
addresses.
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Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast
applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is rarely
required.)
Click the Save button to save your settings.
2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-8.
Figure 4-8 WAN - Static IP
IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet networks
is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required
by your ISP.
Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE option. And you should enter the
following parameters (Figure 4-9):
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Figure 4-9 WAN - PPPoE
User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an
extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then you
can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.
Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE
connection only. This is recommended.
Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary
connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary connection
to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated automatically
after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established when you attempt to
access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps active all the time,
please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want
to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was
down.
Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the start
time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).
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Note:
Only when you have configured the system time on “System Tools → Time settings” page,
will the Time-based Connecting function take effect.
Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity
period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect
immediately.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the page
shown in
Figure
4-10 will
then
appear:
Figure 4-10 PPPoE Advanced Settings
MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not recommended
that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name should
not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP. In most cases, leaving
these fields blank will work.
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ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the
Router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter the
IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
Detect Online Interval - The Router will detect Access Concentrator online at every interval.
The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0” and “120”. The value “0” means
no detect.
Primary DNS/Secondary DNS - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to
the Router during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enter
the IP address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary
DNS server address is available, enter it as well.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
4.5.3 MAC Clone
Choose menu “Network → MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on
the screen below, Figure 4-11:
Figure 4-11 MAC Address Clone
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely needed
here.
WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If your
ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address into
this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format (X is any hexadecimal digit).
Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is managing
the Router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC Address To button
and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.
Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default value.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Note:
Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function.
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4.6 Wireless
Figure 4-12 Wireless menu
There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in Figure 4-12): Wireless Settings,
Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics. Click
any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.6.1 Wireless Settings
Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the
wireless network on this page.
SSID - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of SSID (Service Set
Identification) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. Considering your
wireless network security, the default SSID is set to be (XXXXXX indicates the last unique
six numbers of each Router’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example,
TEST is NOT the same as test.
Figure 4-13 Wireless Settings
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Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where the
wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless function of
the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your country or region
is not listed, please contact your local government agency for assistance.
When you select your local region from the pull-down list, click the Save button, then the
Note Dialog appears. Click OK.
Note Dialog
Note:
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default channel
is set to Auto. so the AP will choose the best channel automatically. It is not necessary to
change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby
access point.
Mode - Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.
11b only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.
11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
11n only- Select only if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless
stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n wireless
stations can connect to the AP. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode to
802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect to
the Router.
Channel width - Select the channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is
automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
Note:
If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width
selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.
Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or
disabled to allow wireless stations access.
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Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
Enable WDS - Check this box to enable WDS. With this function, the Router can bridge two
or more Wlans. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the following parameters as
shown in Figure 4-14. Make sure the following settings are correct.
Figure 4-14
SSID(to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.
You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
BSSID(to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a client.
You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.It is
recommended that the security type is the same as your AP's security type.
WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It
indicates the index of the WEP key.
Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or WEP(HEX).It
indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill the
password in this blank.
4.6.2 Wireless Security
Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your
wireless network.
There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy),
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key),
WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
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Figure 4-15 Wireless Security
Disable Security - If you do not want to use wireless security, check this radio button. But it’s
strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.
WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you check this radio button, the page will
appear as shown in Figure 4-16.
Figure 4-16
Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list. The default
setting is Automatic, which can select Shared Key or Open System authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
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WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided here. Hexadecimal
format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified
length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified
length.
WEP Key - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key that
you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your network.
Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for encryption.
"Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
64-bit - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.
152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters.
Note:
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
WPA /WPA2 - It’s based on Radius Server. If you check this radio button, the page will
appear as shown in Figure 4-17.
Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the pull-down list. The default
setting is Automatic, which can select WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2 (WPA
version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
Figure 4-17
Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.
Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius server.
Radius Port - Enter the port number of the Radius server.
Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius server.
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
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WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type based on pre-shared
passphrase. If you check this radio button, the page will appear as shown in Figure 4-18
Figure 4-18
Version - you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list. The
default setting is Automatic, which can select WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) or
WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically based on the wireless station's
capability and request.
Encryption - When WPA-PSK or WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can select
either Automatic, or TKIP or AES as Encryption.
PSK Passphrase - You can enter a Passphrase between 8 and 63 characters.
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The value
should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering
Choose menu “Wireless → MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by configuring
the Wireless MAC Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-19.
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disable.
MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.
Figure 4-19 Wireless MAC Filtering
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Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
Description - A simple description of the wireless station.
To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or Modify
Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-20:
Figure 4-20 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry
To add a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:
00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B.
2. Give a simple description for the wireless station in the Description field. For example:
Wireless station A.
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Click the Next button to go to the next page.
Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
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For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B and
the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-5F are able to access the Router, but all
the other wireless stations cannot access the Router, you can configure the Wireless MAC
Address Filtering list by following these steps:
1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.
2. Select the radio button “Deny the stations not specified by any enabled entries in the list to
access” for Filtering Rules.
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.
4. Click the Add New... button.
1) Enter the MAC address
2) Enter wireless station A/B in the Description field.
3) Select Enabled in the Status pull-down list.
4) Click the Save button.
5) Click the Back button.
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:
00-0A-EB-B0-00-0B/00-0A-EB-00-07-5F
in the MAC Address field.
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced
Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of
your wireless network.
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Figure 4-21 Wireless Advanced
Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 20-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.
The beacons are the packets sent by the Router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon
Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.
RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the packet
is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the Router will send RTS frames to a
particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value is
2346.
Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets
will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor network
performance because of excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is recommended.
DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication Message
(DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for listening to
broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast or multicast
messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval value. You can
specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1, which indicates the
DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high-priority messages being
transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended.
Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by
reducing the guard interval time.
Enabled AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from
each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each
other. To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.
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Note:
If you are not familiar with the setting items in this page, it's strongly recommended to keep
the provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics
Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status,
Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.
Figure 4-22 Wireless Statistics
MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address
Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH /
STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP / AP-DOWN / Disconnected
Received Packets - Packets received by the station
Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go to
the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.
Note:
This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.
4.7 DHCP
Figure 4-23 The DHCP menu
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There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in Figure 4-23), DHCP Settings, DHCP
Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function.
4.7.1 DHCP Settings
Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page as
shown in Figure 4-24.The Router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to
the Router on the LAN.
Figure 4-24 DHCP Settings
DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must
have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer
manually.
Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when assigning
IP addresses. 192.168.1.100 is the default start address.
End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning IP
addresses. 192.168.1.199 is the default end address.
Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user will
be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the amount
of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the time is up,
the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range of the time is 1
~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.
Default Gateway - (Optional.) It is suggested to input the IP address of the LAN port of the
Router. The default value is 192.168.1.1.
Default Domain - (Optional.) Input the domain name of your network.
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Primary DNS - (Optional.) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP or consult your
ISP.
Secondary DNS - (Optional.) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP
provides two DNS servers.
Note:
To use the DHCP server function of the Router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as
"Obtain an IP Address automatically".
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List
Choose menu “DHCP → DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients
attached to the Router in the screen as shown in Figure 4-25.
Figure 4-25 DHCP Clients List
Client Name - The name of the DHCP client
MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client.
Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client.
Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has expired,
a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the current
attached devices, click the Refresh button.
4.7.3 Address Reservation
Choose menu “DHCP → Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved address for
clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-26).When you specify a reserved IP address for a
PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it accesses the
DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that require permanent IP
settings.
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Figure 4-26 Address Reservation
MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve an IP address.
Reserved IP Address - The IP address reserved for the PC by the Router.
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
To Reserve an IP address:
1. Click the Add New… button. Then Figure 4-27 will pop-up.
2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address (in dotted-decimal
notation) of the computer for which you want to reserve an IP address.
3. Click the Save button.
Figure 4-27 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable/Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Click the Next button to go to the next page and Click the Previous button to return the previous
page.
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4.8 Forwarding
Figure 4-28 The Forwarding menu
There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu (shown in Figure 4-28): Virtual Servers,
Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function.
4.8.1 Virtual Servers
Choose menu “Forwarding → Virtual Servers”, you can view and add virtual servers in the
screen as shown in Figure 4-29. Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services on your
LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all requests
from the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by the server IP.
Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP Address because its
IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.
Figure 4-29 Virtual Servers
Service Port - The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range of
service ports (in XXX – YYY format, XXX is the start port number, YYY is the end port
number).
IP Address - The IP Address of the PC providing the service application.
Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols
supported by the Router).
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
To setup a virtual server entry:
1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-30.
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2. Select the service port you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common
Service Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the service port
number or service port range in the Service Port box.
3. Type the IP Address of the computer in the IP Address box.
4. Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All.
5. Select the Enable to enable the virtual server.
6. Click the Save button.
Figure 4-30 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry
Note:
If your computer or server has more than one type of available service, please select another
service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable/Disabled All button to make all entries enabled/disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous
page.
Note:
If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on
“Security → Remote Management” page to be any other value except 80 such as 8080.
Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.
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4.8.2 Port Triggering
Choose menu “Forwarding → Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in the
screen as shown in Figure 4-31. Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet
games, video conferencing, Internet calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a pure
NAT Router. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that can work with an NAT
Router.
Figure 4-31 Port Triggering
Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows:
1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in the
Trigger Port field.
2. The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this
entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.
3. When necessary， the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the
ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.
Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will trigger
this rule.
Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols
supported by the Router).
Incoming Ports Range - The port or port range used by the remote system when it
responds to the outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to
the PC that triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port sections).
Every group of ports must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085,
3010-3030.
Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, or
ALL (all protocols supported by the Router).
Status - The status of this entry, either Enabled or Disabled.
To add a new rule, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-32.
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2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the
Trigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common
Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the
Incoming Ports manually.
3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either
TCP, UDP, or All.
4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list,
either TCP or UDP, or All.
5. Select Enable in Status field.
6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.
Figure 4-32 Add or Modify a Port Triggering Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Note:
1. When the trigger connection is released, the corresponding opening ports will be closed.
2. Each rule is allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger
3. Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other.
connection of other hosts on LAN will be refused.
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4.8.3 DMZ
Choose menu “Forwarding → DMZ”, you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen as
shown in Figure 4-33. The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the Internet for
a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host forwards all
the ports at the same time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its DHCP client
function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because its IP Address
may be changed when using the DHCP function.
Figure 4-33 DMZ
To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:
1. Check the Enable radio button.
2. Enter the IP Address of a local host in the DMZ Host IP Address field.
3. Click the Save button.
Note:
After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work.
4.8.4 UPnP
Choose menu “Forwarding → UPnP”, you can view the information about UPnP (Universal Plug
and Play) in the screen as shown in Figure 4-34. The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as
Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices can
be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.
Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or Disable
button.
Figure 4-34 UPnP
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Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.
App Description - The description provided by the application in the UPnP request.
External Port - The external port the Router opens for the application.
Protocol - The type of protocol the Router opens for the application.
Internal Port - The Internal port the Router opens for local host.
IP Address - The IP address of the UPnP device that is currently accessing the Router.
Status - The status of the port is displayed here. “Enabled” means that the port is still
active. Otherwise, the port is inactive.
Click Refresh to update the Current UPnP Settings List.
4.9 Security
Figure 4-35 The Security menu
There are six submenus under the Security menu: Firewall, IP Filtering, Domain Filtering, MAC
Filtering, Remote Management and Advanced Security. Click any of them, and you will be able
to configure the corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided
below.
4.9.1 Firewall
Using the Firewall page, you can turn the general firewall switch on or off. The default setting for
the switch is off. If the general firewall switch is off, even if IP Address Filtering, DNS Filtering and
MAC Filtering are enabled, their settings are ineffective. You can configure the basic security in the
screen as shown in Figure 4-36.
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Figure 4-36 Firewall Settings
Enable Firewall - the general firewall switch is on or off.
Enable IP Address Filtering - set IP Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. There are two
default filtering rules of IP Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny passing through the router.
Enable Domain Filtering - set Domain Filtering is enabled or disabled.
Enable MAC Filtering - set MAC Address Filtering is enabled or disabled. You can select the
default filtering rules of MAC Address Filtering, either Allow or Deny accessing the router.
4.9.2 IP Filtering
The IP address Filtering feature allows you to control Internet Access by specific users on your
LAN based on their IP addresses. The IP address filtering is set on the page shown in Figure 4-37.
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Figure 4-37 IP Filtering
To disable the IP Address Filtering feature, keep the default setting, Disabled. To set up an IP
Address Filtering entry, click Enable Firewall and Enable IP Address Filtering on the Firewall
page, and click the Add New… button. The page "Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering
entry" will appear shown in.Figure 4-38
Figure 4-38 Add or Modify an IP Address Filtering Entry
To create or modify an IP Address Filtering entry, please follow these instructions:
1. Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format, which point to the range time for the
entry to take effect. For example, 0803 - 1705, the entry will take effect from 08:03 to 17:05.
2. LAN IP Address - Enter a LAN IP Address or a range of LAN IP addresses in the field, in
dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 192.168.0.20 - 192.168.0.30. Keep the field
open, which means all LAN IP Addresses have been put into the field.
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3. LAN Port - Enter a LAN Port or a range of LAN ports in the field. For example, 1030 - 2000.
Keep the field open, which means all LAN ports have been put into the field.
4. WAN IP Address - Enter a WAN IP Address or a range of WAN IP Addresses in the field, in
dotted-decimal notation format. For example, 61.145.238.6 – 61.145.238.47. Keep the field
open, which means all WAN IP Addresses have been put into the field.
5. WAN Port - Enter a WAN Port or a range of WAN Ports in the field. For example, 25 – 110.
Keep the field open, which means all WAN Ports have been put into the field.
6. Protocol - Select which protocol is to be used, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols
supported by the router).
7. Action - Select either Allow or Deny through the router.
8. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
9. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
You can change the entry’s order as desired. Fore entries are before hind entries. Enter the ID
number in the first box you want to move and another ID number in second box you want to move
to, and then click the Move button to change the entry’s order.
Click the Next button to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous
page.
For example: If you desire to block E-mail received and sent by the IP Address 192.168.0.7 on
your local network, and to make the PC with IP Address 192.168.0.8 unable to visit the website of
IP Address 202.96.134.12, while other PC(s) have no limit you should specify the following IP
address filtering list:
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4.9.3 Domain Filtering
The Domain Filtering page allows you to control access to certain websites on the Internet by
specifying their domains or key words. The Domain filtering is set on the page shown in.Figure
4-39
Figure 4-39 Domain Filtering
Before adding a Domain Filtering entry, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable Domain
Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page. To Add a Domain filtering entry, click the Add
New… button. The page "Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry " will appear, shown inFigure
4-40.
Figure 4-40 Add or Modify a Domain Filtering entry
To add or modify a Domain Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1. Effective Time - Enter a range of time in HHMM format specifying the time for the entry to
take effect. For example, if you enter: 0803 - 1705, than the entry will take effect from 08:03 to
17:05.
2. Domain Name - Type the domain or key word as desired in the field. A blank in the domain
field means all websites on the Internet. For example: www.xxyy.com.cn, .net.
3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
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1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enabled All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and the Previous button to return to the previous
page.
For example: if you want to block the PC(s) on your LAN to access websites www.xxyy.com.cn,
www.aabbcc.com and websites with .net in the end on the Internet while no limit for other websites,
you should specify the following Domain filtering list:
4.9.4 MAC Filtering
Like the IP Address Filtering page, the MAC Address Filtering page allows you to control access to
the Internet by users on your local network based on their MAC Address. The MAC filtering is set
on the page shown inFigure 4-41.
Before setting up MAC Filtering entries, you must ensure that Enable Firewall and Enable MAC
Filtering have been selected on the Firewall page. To Add a MAC Address filtering entry, clicking
Figure 4-41 MAC address Filtering
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the Add New… button. The page "Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry" will appear,
shown inFigure 4-42.
Figure 4-42 Add or Modify a MAC Address Filtering entry
To add or modify a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:
00-0E-AE-B0-00-0B.
2. Type the description of the PC in the Description field. Fox example: John’s PC.
3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To add additional entries, repeat steps 1-4.
When finished, click the Return button to return to the MAC Address Filtering page.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Disabled All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return to the previous
page.
Fox example: If you want to block the PC with MAC addresses 00-0A-EB-00-07-BE and
00-0A-EB-00-07-5F to access the Internet, first, enable the Firewall and MAC Address Filtering
on the Firewall page, then, you should specify the Default MAC Address Filtering Rule "Deny
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these PC(s) with effective rules to access the Internet" on the Firewall page and the following
MAC address filtering list on this page:
4.9.5 Remote Management
Choose menu “Security → Remote Management”, you can configure the Remote Management
function in the screen as shown inFigure 4-43. This feature allows you to manage your Router
from a remote location via the Internet.
Figure 4-43 Remote Management
Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service
port 80. This Router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater
security, you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering that
number in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use the
number of any common service port.
Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when accessing
your Router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is set to the
default value of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP address. If set to
255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the Router from internet.
Note:
1. To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser's
address (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port
number. For example, if your Router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number
used is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be asked
for the Router's password. After successfully entering the username and password, you will
be able to access the Router's web-based utility.
2. Be sure to change the Router's default password to a very secure password.
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4.9.6 Advanced Security
Choose menu “Security → Advanced Security”, you can protect the Router from being
attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen as shown inFigure 4-44.
Figure 4-44 Advanced Security
Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and
60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates the time
section of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by SYN Flood,
UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.
DoS protection - Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to enable
or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters be
enabled.
Note:
Dos Protection will take effect only when the Traffic Statistics in “System Tool → Traffic
Statistics” is enabled.
Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack
Filtering.
ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value,
the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.
Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.
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UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value between
5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value, the Router
will startup the blocking function immediately.
Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack
Filtering.
TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the set
value, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.
Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port - Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port.
The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot access the
Router.
Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port - Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port.
The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access the
Router. This function can be used to defend against some viruses.
Click the Save button to save the settings.
Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking.
4.10 Advanced Routing
Choose menu “Advanced Routing”, and you can configure the static route in the next screen,
shown in Figure 4-45. A static route is a pre-determined path that network information must travel
to reach a specific host or network.
Figure 4-45 Static Routing
To add static routing entries, follow the steps below.
1. Click Add New… shown in Figure 4-45, you will see the following screen Figure 4-46.
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Figure 4-46 Add or Modify a Static Route Entry
2. Enter the following data.
Destination IP Address - The Destination IP Address is the address of the network or host
that you want to assign to a static route.
Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask determines which portion of an IP Address is the network
portion, and which portion is the host portion.
Gateway - This is the IP Address of the gateway device that allows for contact between the
Router and the network or host.
3. Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status drop-down list.
4. Click the Save button to make the entry take effect.
Click the Delete button to delete the entry.
Click the Enable All button to enable all the entries.
Click the Disable All button to disable all the entries.
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries.
Click the Previous button to view the information in the previous screen, click the Next button to
view the information in the next screen.
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4.11 Bandwidth Control
You can configure the Bandwidth control function on this page shown inFigure 4-47:
Figure 4-47 Bandwidth Control
Enable IP QoS - Enable or disable the function of IP QoS.
Choose BandWidth Type - Select the network connection type from the drop-down list.
Bandwidth Apply - The bandwidth you get. If you are not clear about that, please contact
with your ISP for help.
IP Range - IP range of this entry.
Mode - There are two types of mode: Minimum Bandwidth Guarantee and Maximum
Bandwidth Limit.
Bandwidth - The bandwidth you supply to this entry.
Description - The description for this entry.
Click Enable to enable this entry.
Click the Clear button to clear a single entry.
Click the Clear All button to clear all entries.
Click the Save button to save all configurations.
Note:
1. The conversion relation of bandwidth: 1Mbps = 1000Kbps.
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2. Please choose the Network Connection Type and set the bandwidth according to your
Network. If you are not clear about that, please contact with your ISP for help.
3. If no IP QoS item is enabled, the Bandwidth Apply won't be effective.
4. IP address range for different entries could not have intersection with each other.
5. After the configurations, click the Save button for the change to take effect.
4.12 IP& MAC Binding
Figure 4-48 the IP & MAC Binding menu
There are two submenus under the IP &MAC Binding menu (shown in Figure 4-48): Binding
Setting and ARP List. Click any of them, and you will be able to scan or configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.12.1 Binding Settings
This page displays the IP & MAC Binding Setting table; you can operate it in accord with your
desire as shown in Figure 4-49.
Figure 4-49 Binding Settings
MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
Bind - Check this option to enable ARP binding for a specific device.
Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.
When you want to add or modify an IP & MAC Binding entry, you can click the Add New… button
or Modify button, and then you will go to the next page. This page is used for adding or modifying
an IP & MAC Binding entry, shown in Figure 4-50.
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Figure 4-50 IP & MAC Binding Settings
To add IP & MAC Binding entries, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New... button as shown in Figure 4-49.
2. Enter the MAC Address and IP Address.
3. Select the Bind checkbox.
4. Click the Save button to save it.
To modify or delete an existing entry, follow the steps below.
1. Find the desired entry in the table.
2. Click Modify or Delete as desired on the Modify column.
To find an existing entry, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Find button as shown in Figure 4-49.
2. Enter the MAC Address or IP Address.
3. Click the Find button in the page as shown in Figure 4-51.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Figure 4-51 Find IP & MAC Binding Entry
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4.12.2 ARP List
To manage the computer, you could observe the computers in the LAN by checking the
relationship of MAC address and IP address on the ARP list, and you could configure the items on
the ARP list also. This page displays the ARP List; it shows all the existing IP & MAC Binding
entries as shown in Figure 4-52.
Figure 4-52 ARP List
MAC Address - The MAC address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
IP Address - The assigned IP address of the controlled computer in the LAN.
Status - Indicates whether or not the MAC and IP addresses are bound.
Configure - Load or delete an item.
Load - Load the item to the IP & MAC Binding list.
Delete - Delete the item.
Click the Bind All button to bind all the current items, available after enable.
Click the Load All button to load all items to the IP & MAC Binding list.
Click the Refresh button to refresh all items.
Note:
An item could not be loaded to the IP & MAC Binding list if the IP address of the item has been
loaded before. Error warning will prompt as well. Likewise, "Load All" only loads the items without
interference to the IP & MAC Binding list.
4.13 Dynamic DNS
Choose menu “Dynamic DNS”, you can configure the Dynamic DNS function.
The Router offers the DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) feature, which allows the hosting of
a website, FTP server, or e-mail server with a fixed domain name (named by yourself) and a
dynamic IP address, and then your friends can connect to your server by entering your domain
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name no matter what your IP address is. Before using this feature, you need to sign up for DDNS
service providers such as www.dyndns.org, or www.no-ip.com. The Dynamic DNS client service
provider will give you a password or key.
4.13.1 Dyndns.org DDNS
If the dynamic DNS Service Provider your select is www.dyndns.org, the page will appear as
shown in Figure 4-53.
Figure 4-53 Dyndns.org DDNS Settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
2. Type the Password for your DDNS account.
3. Type the Domain Name you received from dynamic DNS service provider here.
4. Click the Login button to log in to the DDNS service.
Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.
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4.13.2 Oray.net DDNS
If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.oray.net, the page will appear as shown
in Figure 4-54.
Figure 4-54 Oray.net DDNS Settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
2. Type the Password for your DDNS account.
3. Click the Login button to login the DDNS service.
Connection Status - The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Domain Name - The domain names are displayed here.
Click Logout to logout the DDNS service.
4.13.3 Comexe.cn DDNS
If your selected dynamic DNS Service Provider is www.comexe.cn, the page will appear as
shown inFigure 4-55:
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Figure 4-55 Comexe.cn DDNS settings
To set up for DDNS, follow these instructions:
1. Type the domain names your dynamic DNS service provider gave.
2. Type the User Name for your DDNS account.
3. Type the Password for your DDNS account.
4. Click the Login button to login to the DDNS service.
Connection Status -The status of the DDNS service connection is displayed here.
Click Logout to logout of the DDNS service.
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4.14 System Tools
Figure 4-56 The System Tools menu
Choose menu “System Tools”, you can see the submenus under the main menu: Time Settings,
Diagnostic, Firmware Upgrade, Factory Defaults, Backup & Restore, Reboot, Password,
System Log and Statistics. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function. The detailed explanations for each submenu are provided below.
4.14.1 Time Settings
Choose menu “System Tools → Time Settings”, you can configure the time on the following
screen.
Time Zone - Select your local time zone from this pull-down list.
Date - Enter your local date in MM/DD/YY into the right blanks.
Time - Enter your local time in HH/MM/SS into the right blanks.
Figure 4-57 Time settings
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To set time manually, follow the steps below:
1. Select your local time zone.
2. Enter the Date in Month/Day/Year format.
3. Enter the Time in Hour/Minute/Second format.
4. Click Save.
For automatic time synchronization:
1. Enter the address of the NTP Server Prior.
2. Click the Get GMT button to get GMT time from Internet if you have connected to Internet.
Note:
This setting will be used for some time-based functions such as firewall. You must specify your
time zone once you login to the router successfully, if not, the time limited on these functions will
not take effect.
The time will be lost if the router is turned off.
The router will obtain GMT automatically from Internet if it has already connected to
Internet.
4.14.2 Diagnostic
Choose menu “System Tools → Diagnostic”, you can transact Ping or Traceroute function to
check connectivity of your network in the following screen.
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Figure 4-58 Diagnostic Tools
Diagnostic Tool - Check the radio button to select one diagnostic too.
Ping - This diagnostic tool troubleshoots connectivity, reachability, and name resolution to
a given host or gateway.
Traceroute - This diagnostic tool tests the performance of a connection.
Note:
You can use ping/traceroute to test both numeric IP address or domain name. If
pinging/tracerouting the IP address is successful, but pinging/tracerouting the domain name is
not, you might have a name resolution problem. In this case, ensure that the domain name
you are specifying can be resolved by using Domain Name System (DNS) queries.
IP Address/Domain Name - Type the destination IP address (such as 202.108.22.5) or
Domain name.
Pings Count - The number of Ping packets for a Ping connection.
Ping Packet Size - The size of Ping packet.
Ping Timeout - Set the waiting time for the reply of each Ping packet. If there is no reply in
the specified time, the connection is overtime.
Traceroute Max TM - The max number of hops for a Traceroute connection.
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Click Start to check the connectivity of the Internet.
The Diagnostic Results page displays the result of diagnosis.
If the result is similar to the following screen, the connectivity of the Internet is fine.
Figure 4-59 Diagnostic Results
Note:
Only one user can use this tool at one time. Options “Number of Pings”, “Ping Size” and “Ping
Timeout” are used for Ping function. Option “Tracert Hops” are used for Tracert function.
4.14.3 Firmware Upgrade
Choose menu “System Tools → Firmware Upgrade”, you can update the latest version of
firmware for the Router on the following screen.
Figure 4-60 Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Version - This displays the current firmware version.
Hardware Version - This displays the current hardware version. The hardware version of the
upgrade file must accord with the Router’s current hardware version.
To upgrade the Router's firmware, follow these instructions below:
1. Download a more recent firmware upgrade file from our website.
2. Type the path and file name of the update file into the File field. Or click the Browse button to
locate the update file.
3. Click the Upgrade button.
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Note:
1. New firmware versions are posted at our website and can be downloaded for free. There is no
need to upgrade the firmware unless the new firmware has a new feature you want to use.
However, when experiencing problems caused by the Router rather than the configuration,
you can try to upgrade the firmware.
2. When you upgrade the Router's firmware, you may lose its current configurations, so before
upgrading the firmware please write down some of your customized settings to avoid losing
important settings.
3. Do not turn off the Router or press the Reset button while the firmware is being upgraded,
otherwise, the Router may be damaged.
4. The Router will reboot after the upgrading has been finished.
4.14.4 Factory Defaults
Choose menu “System Tools → Factory Defaults”, and you can restore the configurations of
the Router to factory defaults on the following screen.
Figure 4-61 Restore Factory Default
Click the Restore button to reset all configuration settings to their default values.
The default User Name: admin
The default Password: admin
The default IP Address: 192.168.1.1
The default Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
Note:
1. Any settings you have saved will be lost when the default settings are restored.
2. Press and hold the WPS/Reset button for more than 5 seconds, you can reset the router, too.
4.14.5 Backup & Restore
Choose menu “System Tools → Backup & Restore”, you can save the current configuration of
the Router as a backup file and restore the configuration via a backup file as shown in Figure 4-62.
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Figure 4-62 Backup & Restore Configuration
Click the Backup button to save all configuration settings as a backup file in your local
computer.
To upgrade the Router's configuration, follow these instructions.
Click the Browse… button to locate the update file for the Router, or enter the exact path
to the Setting file in the text box.
Click the Restore button.
Note:
The current configuration will be covered by the uploading configuration file. The upgrade process
lasts for 20 seconds and the Router will restart automatically. Keep the Router on during the
upgrading process to prevent any damage.
4.14.6 Reboot
Choose menu “System Tools → Reboot”, you can click the Reboot button to reboot the Router
via the next screen.
Figure 4-63 Reboot the Router
Some settings of the Router will take effect only after rebooting, which include:
Change the LAN IP Address (system will reboot automatically).
Change the DHCP Settings.
Change the Wireless configurations.
Change the Web Management Port.
Upgrade the firmware of the Router (system will reboot automatically).
Restore the Router's settings to factory defaults (system will reboot automatically).
Update the configuration with the file (system will reboot automatically.
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4.14.7 Password
Choose menu “System Tools → Password”, you can change the factory default user name and
password of the Router in the next screen as shown in Figure 4-64.
Figure 4-64 Password
It is strongly recommended that you should change the factory default user name and password of
the Router, because all users who try to access the Router's Web-based utility or Quick Setup will
be prompted for the Router's default user name and password.
Note:
The new user name and password must not exceed 14 characters in length and not include any
spaces. Enter the new Password twice to confirm.
Click the Save button when finished.
Click the Clear All button to clear all.
4.14.8 System log
Choose menu “System Tools → System Log”, you can view the logs of the Router.
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Figure 4-65 System Log
The router can keep logs of all traffic. You can query the logs to find what happened to the router.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the logs.
Click the Clear All button to clear all the logs.
4.14.9 Statistics
Choose menu “System Tools → Statistics”, you can view the network traffic of each PC on the
LAN, including total traffic and the value of the last Packets Statistic interval in seconds.
Current Statistics Status - Enable or Disable. The default value is disabled. To enable, click
the Enable button. If disabled, the function of DoS protection in Security settings will be
disabled.
Figure 4-66 Statistics
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IP Address/
MAC Address
The IP Address and MAC address are displayed with related statistics
Total
Packets
The total number of packets received and transmitted by the Router.
Bytes
The total number of bytes received and transmitted by the Router.
Current
Packets
The total number of packets received and transmitted in the last
Packets Statistic interval seconds.
Bytes
The total number of bytes received and transmitted in the last
Packets Statistic interval seconds.
ICMP Tx
The number of ICMP packets transmitted to the WAN per second at the
specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current
transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate".
UDP Tx
The number of UDP packets transmitted to the WAN per second at the
specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current
transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate".
TCP SYN Tx
The number of TCP SYN packets transmitted to the WAN per second
at the specified Packets Statistics interval. It is shown like "current
transmitting rate / Max transmitting rate".
Packets Statistics Interval （5-60） - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5 and
60 seconds in the pull-down list. The Packets Statistic interval indicates the time section of the
packets statistic.
Select the Auto-refresh checkbox to refresh automatically.
Click the Refresh button to refresh the page.
Sorted Rules - Choose how displayed statistics are sorted.
Click Reset All to reset the values of all the entries to zero.
Click Delete All to delete all entries in the table.
Statistics Table:
There would be 5 entries on each page. Click Previous to return to the previous page and Next to
the next page.
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Appendix A: FAQ
1. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by ADSL users?
1) First, configure the ADSL Modem configured in RFC1483 bridge model.
2) Connect the Ethernet cable from your ADSL Modem to the WAN port on the Router. The
telephone cord plugs into the Line port of the ADSL Modem.
3) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click
"WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “PPPoE” for WAN Connection Type. Type
user name in the “User Name” field and password in the “Password” field, finish by
clicking Connect.
Figure A-1 PPPoE Connection Type
4) If your ADSL lease is in “pay-according-time” mode, select “Connect on Demand” or
“Connect Manually” for Internet connection mode. Type an appropriate number for “Max
Idle Time” to avoid wasting paid time. Otherwise, you can select “Auto-connecting” for
Internet connection mode.
Figure A-2 PPPoE Connection Mode
Note:
1. Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications is visiting the Internet continually in the background.
2. If you are a Cable user, please configure the Router following the above steps.
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2. How do I configure the Router to access the Internet by Ethernet users?
1) Log in to the Router, click the “Network” menu on the left of your browser, and click
"WAN" submenu. On the WAN page, select “Dynamic IP” for "WAN Connection Type",
finish by clicking Save.
2) Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter, which is
connected to your cable/DSL Modem during installation. If your ISP requires MAC
register, log in to the Router and click the "Network" menu link on the left of your browser,
and then click "MAC Clone" submenu link. On the "MAC Clone" page, if your PC’s MAC
address is proper MAC address, click the Clone MAC Address button and your PC’s
MAC address will fill in the "WAN MAC Address" field. Or else, type the MAC Address
into the "WAN MAC Address" field. The format for the MAC Address is
XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX. Then click the Save button. It will take effect after rebooting.
Figure A-3 MAC Clone
3. I want to use NetMeeting, what do I need to do?
1) If you start NetMeeting as a sponsor, you don’t need to do anything with the Router.
2) If you start as a response, you need to configure Virtual Server or DMZ Host and make
sure the H323 ALG is enabled.
3) How to configure Virtual Server: Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the
left of your browser, and click "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers" page,
click Add New…. Then on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry” page, enter
“1720” for the “Service Port” blank, and your IP address for the “IP Address” blank, taking
192.168.1.169 for an example, remember to Enable and Save.
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Figure A-4 Virtual Servers
Figure A-5 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry
Note:
Your opposite side should call your WAN IP, which is displayed on the “Status” page.
4) How to enable DMZ Host: Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of
your browser, and click "DMZ" submenu. On the "DMZ" page, click Enable radio button
and type your IP address into the “DMZ Host IP Address” field, using 192.168.1.169 as
an example, remember to click the Save button.
4. I want to build a WEB Server on the LAN, what should I do?
Figure A-6 DMZ
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1) Because the WEB Server port 80 will interfere with the WEB management port 80 on the
Router, you must change the WEB management port number to avoid interference.
2) To change the WEB management port number: Log in to the Router, click the “Security”
menu on the left of your browser, and click "Remote Management" submenu. On the
"Remote Management" page, type a port number except 80, such as 88, into the "Web
Management Port" field. Click Save and reboot the Router.
Figure A-7 Remote Management
Note:
If the above configuration takes effect, configure to the Router by typing 192.168.1.1:88
(the Router’s LAN IP address: Web Management Port) in the address field of the Web
browser.
3) Log in to the Router, click the “Forwarding” menu on the left of your browser, and click
the "Virtual Servers" submenu. On the "Virtual Servers" page, click Add New…, then
on the “Add or Modify a Virtual Server” page, enter “80” into the blank next to the
“Service Port”, and your IP address next to the “IP Address”, assuming 192.168.1.188
for an example, remember to Enable and Save.
Figure A-8 Virtual Servers
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Figure A-9 Add or Modify a Virtual server Entry
5. The wireless stations cannot connect to the Router.
1) Make sure the "Enable Wireless Router Radio" is checked.
2) Make sure that the wireless stations' SSID accord with the Router's SSID.
3) Make sure the wireless stations have right KEY for encryption when the Router is
encrypted.
4) If the wireless connection is ready, but you can’t access the Router, check the IP Address
of your wireless stations.
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Appendix B: Configuring the PC
In this section, we’ll introduce how to install and configure the TCP/IP correctly in Windows XP.
First make sure your Ethernet Adapter is working, refer to the adapter’s manual if necessary.
1. Configure TCP/IP component
1) On the Windows taskbar, click the Start button, and then click Control Panel.
2) Click the Network and Internet Connections icon, and then click on the Network
Connections tab in the appearing window.
3) Right click the icon that showed below, select Properties on the prompt page.
Figure B-1
4) In the prompt page that showed below, double click on the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
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Figure B-2
5) The following TCP/IP Properties window will display and the IP Address tab is open on
this window by default.
Now you have two ways to configure the TCP/IP protocol below:
Setting IP address automatically
Select Obtain an IP address automatically, Choose Obtain DNS server automatically, as
shown in the Figure below:
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Figure B-3
Note: For Windows 98 OS or before, the PC and Router may need to be restarted.
Setting IP address manually
1 Select Use the following IP address radio button. And the following items available.
2 If the Router's LAN IP address is 192.168.1.1, specify the IP address as 192.168.1.x (x is
from 2 to 254), and the Subnet mask as 255.255.255.0.
3 Type the Router’s LAN IP address (the default IP is 192.168.1.1) into the Default gateway
field.
4 Select Use the following DNS server addresses. In the Preferred DNS Server field you
can enter the same value as the Default gateway or type the local DNS server IP address.
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Now, click OK to keep your settings.
Figure B-4
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General
Standards
IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.11b, 802.11g
Compatible with 802.11n
Protocols
TCP/IP, PPPoE, DHCP, ICMP, NAT, SNTP
Ports
One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation WAN RJ45 port, Four 10/100M
Auto-Negotiation LAN RJ45 ports supporting Auto MDI/MDIX
Cabling Type
10BASE-T: UTP category 3, 4, 5 cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
100BASE-TX: UTP category 5, 5e cable (maximum 100m)
EIA/TIA-568 100Ω STP (maximum 100m)
LEDs
PWR, SYS, WLAN, WAN, LAN (1-4), WPS
Safety & Emissions
FCC, CE
Wireless
Frequency Band
2.4~2.4835GHz
Radio Data Rate
11n：up to 150Mbps（Automatic）
11g：54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6M（Automatic）
11b：11/5.5/2/1M（Automatic）
Channels
1~13
Frequency Expansion
DSSS(Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum)
Modulation
DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK, OFDM, 16-QAM, 64-QAM
Security
WEP/WPA/WPA2/WPA2-PSK/WPA-PSK
Sensitivity @PER
130M: -68dBm@10% PER
108M: -68dBm@10% PER;
54M: -68dBm@10% PER
11M: -85dBm@8% PER;
6M: -88dBm@10% PER
1M: -90dBm@8% PER
Antenna Gain
5dBi
Environmental and Physical
Temperature.
Operating : 0℃~40℃ (32℉~104℉)
Storage: -40℃~70℃(-40℉~158℉)
Humidity
Operating: 10% - 90% RH, Non-condensing
Storage: 5% - 90% RH, Non-condensing
Appendix C: Specifications
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Appendix D: Glossary
802.11b - The 802.11b standard specifies a wireless networking at 11 Mbps using
direct-sequence spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology and operating in the unlicensed radio
spectrum at 2.4GHz, and WEP encryption for security. 802.11b networks are also referred to
as Wi-Fi networks.
802.11g - specification for wireless networking at 54 Mbps using direct-sequence
spread-spectrum (DSSS) technology, using OFDM modulation and operating in the
unlicensed radio spectrum at 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with IEEE 802.11b devices,
and WEP encryption for security.
DDNS (Dynamic Domain Name System) - The capability of assigning a fixed host and domain
name to a dynamic Internet IP Address.
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that automatically configure the
TCP/IP parameters for the all the PC(s) that are connected to a DHCP server.
DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) - A Demilitarized Zone allows one local host to be exposed to the
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing.
DNS (Domain Name System) – An Internet Service that translates the names of websites into
IP addresses.
Domain Name - A descriptive name for an address or group of addresses on the Internet.
DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) - A technology that allows data to be sent or received over
existing traditional phone lines.
ISP (Internet Service Provider) - A company that provides access to the Internet.
MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) - The size in bytes of the largest packet that can be
transmitted.
NAT (Network Address Translation) - NAT technology translates IP addresses of a local area
network to a different IP address for the Internet.
PPPoE (Point to Point Protocol over Ethernet) - PPPoE is a protocol for connecting remote
hosts to the Internet over an always-on connection by simulating a dial-up connection.
SSID - A Service Set Identification is a thirty-two character (maximum) alphanumeric key
identifying a wireless local area network. For the wireless devices in a network to
communicate with each other, all devices must be configured with the same SSID. This is
typically the configuration parameter for a wireless PC card. It corresponds to the ESSID in
the wireless Access Point and to the wireless network name.
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WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) - A data privacy mechanism based on a 64-bit or 128-bit or
152-bit shared key algorithm, as described in the IEEE 802.11 standard.
Wi-Fi - A trade name for the 802.11b wireless networking standard, given by the Wireless
Ethernet Compatibility Alliance (WECA, see http://www.wi-fi.net), an industry standards group
promoting interoperability among 802.11b devices.
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) - A group of computers and associated devices
communicate with each other wirelessly, which network serving users are limited in a local
area.
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