Sitecom WL-160 User Manual

Wireless Network

Broadband Router 54G

WL-160

Full manual

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Introduction..................................................................................................................... 4

Features............................................................................................................................ 4

Minimum Requirements............................................................................................... 4

Package Content............................................................................................................ 4

Note.................................................................................................................................... 4

Get to know the Broadband Router.......................................................................... 5

Back Panel....................................................................................................................... 5

Front Panel ...................................................................................................................... 6

Setup Diagram................................................................................................................ 7

Getting started................................................................................................................ 8

Chapter 1: Home ....................................................................................................... 16

1.1 Status........................................................................................................................ 16

1.2 LAN............................................................................................................................ 17

1.3 Active DHCP Client............................................................................................... 19

1.4 System Log............................................................................................................. 20

1.5 Statistics.................................................................................................................. 21

Chapter 2: Wizard..................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 3: Wireless Settings................................................................................. 24

3.1 Wireless Basic Settings....................................................................................... 24

3.2 Advanced Settings................................................................................................ 26

3.3 Security.................................................................................................................... 28

3.3.1 WEP only.............................................................................................................. 28

3.3.2 802.1x only........................................................................................................... 29

3.3.3 802.1x WEP Static key...................................................................................... 29

3.3.4 WPA Pre-shared key......................................................................................... 30

3.3.5 WPA Radius......................................................................................................... 30

3.4 Access Control ...................................................................................................... 32

3.5 Site Survey.............................................................................................................. 33

3.6 WDS .......................................................................................................................... 34

Chapter 4: Firewall.................................................................................................... 35

4.1 Port Filtering........................................................................................................... 35

4.2 IP Filtering............................................................................................................... 36

4.3 MAC Filtering.......................................................................................................... 37

4.4 Port Forwarding..................................................................................................... 38

4.5 DMZ........................................................................................................................... 40

Chapter 5: Toolbox................................................................................................... 41

5.1 Password Settings................................................................................................ 41

5.2 Time Zone................................................................................................................ 42

5.3 Firmware Upgrade................................................................................................. 43

5.5 DDNS ........................................................................................................................ 45

Appendix A.................................................................................................................... 46

Glossary ......................................................................................................................... 47

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Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing this Wireless Broadband Router. This Wireless Broadband Router
is a cost-effective IP Sharing Router that enables multiple users to share the Internet through an
ADSL or cable modem. Simply configure your Internet connection settings in the Wireless
Broadband Router and plug your PC to the LAN port and you're ready to share files and access
the Internet. As your network grows, you can connect another hub or switch to the router’s LAN
ports, allowing you to easily expand your network. The Wireless Broadband Router is embedded
with a IEEE 802.11g/b access point that allows you to build up a wireless LAN. The Wireless
Broadband Router provides a total solution for the Small and Medium-sized Business (SMB) and
the Small Office/Home Office (SOHO) markets, giving you an instant network today, and the
flexibility to handle tomorrow's expansion and speed.

Features

• High Internet Access throughput (50M)

• Allow multiple users to share a single Internet line

• Supports up to 253 users

• Internet Access via Cable or xDSL modem

• Access Private LAN Servers from the Public Network

• Equipped with four LAN ports (10/100M) and one WAN port (10/100M)

• Provides IEEE 802.11g/b wireless LAN access point

• Support DHCP (Server/Client) for easy setup

• Support advance features such as: Special Applications, DMZ, Virtual Servers, Access

Control, Firewall.

• Allow you to monitor the router’s status such as: DHCP Client Log, System Log, Security
Log and Device/Connection Status

• Easy to use Web-based GUI for configuration and management purposes

• Remote Management allows configuration and upgrades from a remote site (over the

Internet)

Minimum Requirements

• One External xDSL (ADSL) or Cable modem with an Ethernet port (RJ-45)

• Network Interface Card (NIC) for each Personal Computer (PC)

• PCs with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher, or Netscape Navigator 4.7 or

higher)

Package Content

• One 4-port Broadband router unit

• One Quick Installation Guide

• One User Manual CD

• One Power Adapter

• Accessories

Note

The WAN “idle timeout” auto-disconnect function may not work due to abnormal activities of
some network application software, computer virus or hacker attacks from the Internet. For
example, some software sends network packets to the Internet in the background, even when
you are not using the Internet. So please turn off your computer when you are not using it. This
function also may not work with some ISP. So please make sure this function can work properly
when you use this function in the first time, especially your ISP charge you by time used.

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Get to know the Broadband Router
Back Panel

The diagram (fig1.0) below shows the broadband router’s back panel. The router’s back panel is
divided into three sections, LAN, WAN and Reset:

Figure 1.0

1) Local Area Network (LAN)
The Broadband router’s 4 LAN ports are where you connect your LAN’s PCs, printer servers,

hubs and switches etc.

2) Wide Area Network (WAN)

The WAN port is the segment connected to your xDSL or Cable modem and is linked to the
Internet.

3) Reset

The Reset button allows you to do one of two things.

1) If problems occur with your router, press the router’s reset button with a pencil tip (for

less than 4 seconds) and the router will re-boot itself, keeping your original
configurations.

2) If problems persist or you experience extreme problems or you forgot your password,

press the reset button for longer than 4 seconds and the router will reset itself to the
factory default settings (warning: your original configurations will be replaced with
the factory default settings)

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Front Panel

On the router’s front panel there are LED lights that inform you of the router’s current status.
Below is an explanation of each LED and its description.

LED Light Status: Description
PWR

ON: Router’s power supply is on

WAN 10/100M

OFF: WAN port 10Mbps is connected

WAN LNK/ACT

OFF: No WAN connection
Flashing: WAN port has Activity (ACT), data
being sent

ON: WAN port 100Mbps is connected
ON: WAN is connected

LAN 10/100M

(Port 1-4) OFF:LAN port 10Mbps is connected

ON: LAN port 100Mbps is connected

LAN LNK/ACT ON: LAN is connected

(Port 1-4) OFF:No LAN connection

Flashing: LAN port has Activity (ACT), data

being sent

802.11G ON: Wireless LAN has been activated

OFF:Wireless LAN is disabled
Flashing: Wireless LAN has Activity (ACT) data
being sent

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Setup Diagram

Figure 1.2 below shows a typical setup for a Local Area Network (LAN).

Figure 1.2

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Getting started

This is a step-by-step instruction on how to start using the router and get connected to the
Internet.

1) Setup your network as shown in the setup diagram above (fig 1.2).

2) You then need to set your LAN PC clients so that it can obtain an IP address automatically.

All LAN clients require an IP address. Just like an address, it allows LAN clients to find one
another. (If you have already configured your PC to obtain an IP automatically then proceed
to step 3, page 11)

Configure your PC to obtain an IP address automatically

By default the broadband router’s DHCP is on, this means that you can obtain an IP address
automatically once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically. This
section will show you how to configure your PC’s so that it can obtain an IP address
automatically for either Windows 95/98/Me, 2000 or NT operating systems. For other
operating systems (Macintosh, Sun, etc.), follow the manufacturer’s instructions. The
following is a step-by-step illustration on how to configure your PC to obtain an IP address
automatically for 2a) Windows 95/98/Me, 2b) Windows XP, 2c) Windows 2000 and 2d)

Windows NT.

2a) Windows 95/98/Me

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear.
3: Check your list of Network Components. If TCP/IP is not installed, click the Add button to

install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 6.
4: In the Network Component Type dialog box, select Protocol and click Add button.
5: In the Select Network Protocol dialog box, select Microsoft and TCP/IP and then click the

OK button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.

6: After installing TCP/IP, go back to the Network dialog box. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Components and then click the Properties button.

7: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• Bindings: Check Client for Microsoft Networks and File and printer sharing for
Microsoft Networks.

• Gateway: All fields are blank.

• DNS Configuration: Select Disable DNS.

• WINS Configuration: Select Disable WINS Resolution.

• IP Address: Select Obtain IP address automatically.

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8: Reboot the PC. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically from your
Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3

2b) Windows XP

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Network Connections. The Network

Connections window will appear.

2: Double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area Connection window will

appear.

3: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.

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5: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.

2c) Windows 2000

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

2: Double-click Network and Dial-up Connections icon. In the Network and Dial-up

Connection window, double-click Local Area Connection icon. The Local Area
Connection window will appear.

3: In the Local Area Connection window, click the Properties button.
4: Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol [TCP/IP] on

your list. Select it and click the Properties button.
5: In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

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automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically as shown on the following
screen.

6: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically

from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.

2d) Windows NT

1: Click the Start button and select Settings, then click Control Panel. The Control Panel
window will appear.

2: Double-click Network icon. The Network window will appear. Select the Protocol tab from
the Network window.

3: Check if the TCP/IP Protocol is on your list of Network Protocols. If TCP/IP is not
installed, click the Add button to install it now. If TCP/IP is installed, go to step 5.

4: In the Select Network Protocol window, select the TCP/IP Protocol and click the Ok

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button to start installing the TCP/IP protocol. You may need your Windows CD to
complete the installation.

5: After you install TCP/IP, go back to the Network window. Select TCP/IP from the list of
Network Protocols and then click the Properties button.

6: Check each of the tabs and verify the following settings:

• IP Address: Select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server.

• DNS: Let all fields are blank.

• WINS: Let all fields are blank.

• Routing: Let all fields are blank.

7: Click OK to confirm the setting. Your PC will now obtain an IP address automatically
from your Broadband Router’s DHCP server.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN.

Once you’ve configured your PC to obtain an IP address automatically, please proceed to
Step 3.

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3) Once you have configured your PCs to obtain an IP address automatically, the router’s
DHCP server will automatically give your LAN clients an IP address. By default the
Broadband Router’s DHCP server is enabled so that you can obtain an IP address
automatically. To see if you have obtained an IP address, see Appendix A.

Note: Please make sure that the Broadband router’s DHCP server is the only DHCP server
available on your LAN. If there is another DHCP on your network, then you’ll need to switch
one of the DHCP servers off. (To disable the Broadband router’s DHCP server see chapter 2
LAN Port)

4) Once your PC has obtained an IP address from your router, enter the default IP address

192.168.0.1 (broadband router’s IP address) into your PC’s web browser and press <enter>

5) The login screen below will appear. Enter the “User Name” and “Password” and then click
<OK> to login.

Note: By default the user name is “admin” and the password is “admin”. For security
reasons it is recommended that you change the password as soon as possible (in
General setup/system/password, see chapter 2)

The HOME page screen below will appear.

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Menu Description

Home (Chapter 1) In this section you can see the Broadband

router's system information, Internet Connection,
Device Status, System Log, Security Log and
DHCP client information.

Wizard (Chapter 2)

Select your Internet connection type and then
input the configurations needed to connect to
your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Wireless Settings (Chapter 3)

This section contains the wireless settings and
allows you to configure the AP settings and
security. This section also contains Site Survey
to find wireless networks in the neighborhood,
and WDS settings.

Firewall (Chapter 4) This section contains configurations for the

Broadband router’s advance functions such as:

Virtual Server, Access Control, Hacker Attack
Prevention, DMZ, Special applications and other
functions to meet your LAN requirements.

Toolbox

This section contains the broadband router’s
Tools - Tools include Configuration tools,
Firmware upgrade and Reset. Configuration

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tools allow you to Backup (save), Restore, or
Restore to Factory Default configuration for your
Broadband router. The Firmware upgrade tool
allows you to upgrade your Broadband router's
firmware. The RESET tool allows you to reset
your Broadband router.

7) Click on Wizard (see chapter 2) to start configuring settings required by your ISP so that you
can start accessing the Internet.

8) It’s also highly recommended to setup encryption for your wireless network. Go to Wireless
Settings, and click on Security to change the encryption options in the router.

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