Sitecom Greyhound User Manual
Greyhound
User Manual
Table of Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................ 3
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................. 4
Package Contents ..................................................................................................... 6
Cautions ................................................................................................................ 7
Product Layout......................................................................................................... 8
Setup your Router ....................................................................................................12
Setup your Computer ................................................................................................13
Login to your Router .................................................................................................16
Configure your Internet connection ...............................................................................17
Configure your Router – Basic Mode ...............................................................................20
Configure your Router – Advanced Mode .........................................................................29
Wi-Fi Settings ................................................................................................................................... 30
StreamBoost ..................................................................................................................................... 47
File System Settings ......................................................................................................................... 52
App Settings ..................................................................................................................................... 57
Firewall Settings ............................................................................................................................... 58
Task manager ................................................................................................................................... 65
Administration ................................................................................................................................. 70
Toolbox Settings .............................................................................................................................. 75
Addendum A: NetUSB ...............................................................................................79
Addendum B: Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................90
Addendum C: GNU/GPL Information...............................................................................92
Revision 1.0
© Sitecom Europe BV 2016
Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication.
However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device’s
software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in
this manual.
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the Sitecom Greyhound AC2600 Wi-Fi Router. With a
powerful 1.4 GHz Dual-Core Qualcomm® Internet Processor supporting combined Wi-Fi speeds
of up to 2600 Mbps, the Sitecom Greyhound AC2600 Wi-Fi Router delivers smooth Ultra HD
video streaming, lag-free online gaming and handles demanding tasks like no other. Thanks to
Qualcomm® MU| EFX MU-MIMO, Qualcomm® StreamBoost™ and Beamforming, Greyhound
offers faster Wi-Fi, a bigger range and greater stability than any other 802.11ac router.
With four Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports, two USB 3.0 ports, an SD-card slot and analogue and
digital audio connectors it is also a NAS, an audio bridge, a VPN server and so much more.
Connect speakers to this ac router and play your music wirelessly. Insert your camera’s SD card
and access your vacation photos from any device in the network. With the Sitecom Greyhound
AC2600 Wi-Fi Router you have almost endless possibilities.
AirPlay & DLNA streaming, AirPrint, printer server, FTP server, download client, time machine
support. Greyhound has it all. As the first ac router with a fully customized OpenWrt user
interface, the Sitecom Greyhound AC2600 Wi-Fi Router offers endless possibilities for
experienced users. Less experienced users can use the basic mode of the user interface or the
app to access the Wi-Fi router.
Technical Specifications
* Theoretical wireless signal rate based on IEEE standard of 802.11a, b, g, n, ac chipset used.
Actual throughput may vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual
throughput rate. All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do
not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original
package.
Cautions
This router’s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind. In order to safely and effectively
use this router, please read the following before usage.
Usage Cautions
The user should not modify this router. The environmental temperature should be within +5 ~
+35 degrees Celsius.
Power
The router’s power voltage is DC 12V 3.3A.
When using this router, please connect the supplied AC adapter or AC adapter cable to the
router’s power jack. When placing the adapter cable, make sure it can’t get damaged or be
subject to pressure. To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the adapter first before cleaning
it. Never connect the adapter to the router in a humid or dusty area. Do not replace the adapter
or cable’s wire or connector.
Repair
If the router has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair center and let the
specialists do the repair. Never repair the router yourself, you might damage the router or
endanger yourself.
Disposing of the Router
When you dispose of the router, be sure to dispose it appropriately. Some countries may
regulate disposal of an electrical device, please consult with your local authority.
Others
When using this router, please do not let it come into contact with water or other liquids. If
water is accidentally spilled on the router, please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage.
Electronic products are vulnerable, when using please avoid shaking or hitting the router, and
do not press the buttons too hard.
Do not let the router come into contact with water or other liquid.
Do not disassemble, repair or change the design of the router; any damage done will
not be included in the repair policy.
Avoid hitting the router with a hard object, avoid shaking the router and stay away from
magnetic fields.
If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the product will
malfunction, unplug the power cable. The product will return to normal performance
the next time it is powered on.
Port
Description
S/PDIF connector
Connect an optical TOSLINK cable for audio output
3.5mm connector
Connect a 3.5mm audio jack cable for audio output
USB Port
Connect a USB device to this port
LAN (Black
Connect your PCs or network devices to these ports
WAN (Grey)
Connect your ADSL/Cable modem to this port
Power button
Press to turn the router on or off
Power connector
Connect the 12V DC adapter to this port
Reset button
Press to reset the router
Product Layout
Button
Description
OPS button
Press for 2 seconds for WPS/OPS mode
Reset button
Press for 2 seconds or until the Greyhound logo on the front
starts flashing.
Backlabel and Network Details Folder
The Network Details Folder describes the IP address, login details, network name, security code
and OPS button functionality.
Port
Description
Power
Shows the device is turned on.
WAN
Shows the WAN cable is connected.
LAN
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN
Shows the cable is connected.
LAN
Shows the cable is connected.
WPS
Shows OPS activity.
USB 1
Shows when a USB device is connected.
USB 2
Shows when a USB device is connected.
SD
Shows when a SD card is inserted.
5GHz WiFi
Shows 5GHz WiFi activity.
2.4GHz WiFi
Shows 2.4GHz WiFi activity.
LED Definition
As shown from the top to the bottom.
All LEDs are white.
Network Requirements
An Ethernet-based broadband modem
Web-based Configuration
Computer with the following:
- Windows®, Macintosh, or Linux-based operating
system
- An installed Ethernet adapter or wireless adapter
- Supported Browsers:
Internet Explorer 9 or higher
Firefox
Safari 4 or higher
Chrome
Network and System Requirements
To begin using the router, make sure you meet the following as minimum requirements:
Setup your Router
You can place the router on a desk or other flat surface, or you can mount it on a wall. For
optimal performance, place your router in the center of your home (or your office) in a location
that is away from any potential source of interference, such as a metal wall or microwave oven.
This location must be close to a power connection and your ADSL/Cable modem.
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to a wall outlet.
Switch the router on by pushing the button on the back of the device. The router automatically
enters the self-test phase. During self-test phase, the Greyhound logo will be blinking to
indicate that this product is starting up.
Setup your Computer
Windows, Manual Connection
Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next
to the clock.
Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on
bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Fill in the password for the wireless network. The correct password can be found on the
sticker on the bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Wait for the icon to display that it’s connected to the network.
Windows, OPS Connection
Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next
to the clock.
Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on
bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Push the OPS Button on the router. For 2.4GHz, press the 2.4GHz button. For 5GHz, press
the 5GHz button.
Wait for the icon to display that it’s connected to the network.
Mac OSX
Click on the icon for wireless connectivity. This is usually located in the System Tray, next
to the clock.
Select the Sitecom network. The correct network name can be found on the sticker on
bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Fill in the password for the wireless network. The correct password can be found on the
sticker on the bottom of the router, or in the Network Details Folder.
Wait for the icon to display that it’s connected to the network.
Login to your Router
LOGIN procedure
• OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
• Type http://sitecom.router in the address bar and press [Enter]. Alternatively, type
http://192.168.0.1 in the address bar and press [Enter] . You’ll see the following
screen:
• Type the password. The default username is already filled in; the password can be
found on the back label on the bottom of your router or in the Network Details Flyer.
• Click Login.
• You will see the home page of the Greyhound Router.
Configure your Internet connection
From the menu, select “Advanced Mode”.
From the top menu, select “Interfaces” and then “WAN” for configuring IPv4 connections.
Depending on the chosen setting, you may need to enter your user name and password, MAC
address or hostname in the following window. After you have entered the correct information,
click Save & Apply.
IPv6 Configuration
The IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) section is where you configure your IPv6 Connection type.
From the top menu, select “Interfaces” and then “WAN6” for configuring IPv6 connections.
IPv6 Connection Type
There are several connection types to choose from: Static IPv6, Autoconfiguration, 6RD and
Link-local only. If you are unsure of your connection method, please contact your IPv6 Internet
Service Provider.
Static IPv6 Mode
This mode is used when your ISP provides you with a set IPv6 addresses that does not change.
The IPv6 information is manually entered in your IPv6 configuration settings. You must enter
the IPv6 address, Subnet Prefix Length, Default Gateway, Primary DNS Server and Secondary
DNS Server. Your ISP provides you with all this information.
6RD Mode
In the 6RD mode, no additional configuration is necessary.
Link-local Mode
The Link-local address is used by nodes and routers when communicating with neighboring
nodes on the same link. This mode enables IPv6-capable devices to communicate with each
other on the LAN side.
Configure your Router – Basic Mode
This is the page you see when first logging in to the web interface. It contains easily accessible
buttons that allow you to look at or modify the most commonly used features, laid out in a
simple page.
Wi-Fi settings
On this page you can see the network name (SSID) and password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz.
By clicking the ‘Edit’ button you can enable or disable the Wi-Fi signal and security, change the
network name and change the password. Click ‘Apply’ to save the modifications.
Guest Network Settings
The Guest network is a separate network that only allows an internet connection. There is no
interaction between devices connected on the Guest network, as well as between the Guest
network and the regular Wi-Fi network.
On this page you can see the network name (SSID) and password for both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz
Guest network. By clicking the ‘Edit’ button you can enable or disable the Wi-Fi signal and
security, change the network name and change the password. Click ‘Apply’ to save the
modifications.
OPS Activation
On this page you can activate the OPS/WPS function of the router. By pushing either of the
buttons, the router starts transmitting the WPS beacon. You can also activate the function by
pushing the physical buttons on the router as described a couple of pages back. After clicking
the button you can connect your client to the network without entering a password. The timeout is 2 minutes.
Storage USB/SD
On this page you can activate the various functions for the USB and/or SD card connections that
are present on the Greyhound router.
‘Storage Settings’ shows the devices that are connected to the USB and/or SD Card
connections. By clicking the various options you can enable or disable the feature.
Sharing : By selecting this feature you enable the SMB server. A network share will
become visible in your home network and you can copy files from and to this
share. Additional configuration can be done in the Advanced mode under
Filesystems – Network Share.
DLNA : By selecting this feature you enable the DLNA server. The media content
(music/photos/videos) will be shared on the network and can be played back on
devices that support this feature.
BT : By selecting this feature you enable the Bittorrent download client. Additional
configuration can be done in the Advanded mode under Filesystems –
Transmission.
FTP : By selecting this feature you enable the FTP server. This acts as a fileserver in
your home network. Additional configuration can be done in the Advanced
mode under Filesystems – FTP.
Time machine : By selecting this feature you enable the Time machine feature. Time machine is
a backup software application that comes with Apple Mac OSX. Please note that
this feature cannot co-exist with the Sharing feature.
‘Storage Available’ shows the available free space on the USB and/or SD Card devices that are
connected to the router.
Print Server & AirPrint
On this page you can enable or disable the Print Server function. You can connect a USB printer
to one the USB ports on the Greyhound router. Doing this results in the printer becoming a
network device, so every client device on the network can print to this printer. The Sitecom USB
Control Center software is used for this, which is described further down in this manual.
AirPrint is a feature used on Apple Mac OSX and Apple iOS devices. Using this method you can
directly print to the printer without installing drivers or configuring anything.
After enabling the Print server you can choose between the two available USB ports. The print
server can only be active on a single USB port at a time.
Audio / Music Player
On this page you can configure the built-in audio stream functionality. The Greyhound supports
both Apple AirPlay and DLNA.
After enabling the feature, you can assign a device name. This is the name that will be shown in
the list of available output devices on an AirPlay/DLNA compatible player. You can also choose
between the S/PDIF and 3.5mm jack output on the back of the router. Both outputs cannot be
active at the same time. Click ‘Apply’ to save the settings.
StreamBoost Technology
On this page you can modify the StreamBoost settings. StreamBoost is automatic network
bandwidth management / traffic shaping technology. It intelligently manages network
bandwidth and latency, giving each application the bandwidth it needs for the best possible
user experience.
When the page is opened for the first time, StreamBoost tries to detect the speed of the internet
connection by running a speedtest. You can also manually enter the details of your internet
connection, or use the ‘Test Bandwidth’ button to run the test again.
Below the settings you’ll see a graph representing your home network and all devices in it. You
can also view the used bandwidth in real time. You can click on the device icon to display more
information. Note that devices may not show up until they transmit data.
Firmware update
On this page you can view the current firmware version that’s installed in the router. It will also
show the available version on our update server.
The ‘View Changelog’ button shows the changes that have been made in the firmware version
that’s available on our update server. The ‘Check for new firmware’ button allows the router to
check on the update server for a new firmware version.
Configure your Router – Advanced Mode
By clicking the ‘Advanced Mode’ button you’ll enter this mode. The Advanced Mode allows for a
more extensive configuration of the various features of the router.
Home
The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your router, the UP time,
hardware information and serial number as well as firmware version information is displayed
here.
Wi-Fi Settings
You can set parameters that are used for the wireless stations to connect to this router for the
2.4 GHz radio or 5 GHz radio. The parameters include Mode, ESSID, Channel Number and
Associated Client, amongst others.
Wi-Fi Overview
On this page you can enable or disable the Wireless radios separately, including the Guest
network. By clicking the Edit button you enter the settings page.
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