WL-358/359/363
Wireless ADSL2+ router
User Manual
Version: 1.0
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ABLE OF CONTENTS
1 KEY FEATURES ......................................................................................................................4
2 PACKAGE CONTENTS .........................................................................................................5
3 PRODUCT LAYOUT...............................................................................................................6
4 NETWORK + SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...................................................................8
5 WL-358/359/363 PLACEMENT ...................................................................................9
6 SETUP LAN, WAN.................................................................................................................9
7 PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP (WINDOWS XP)............................................10
8 BRINGING UP THE WL-358/359/363 ..................................................................13
9 INITIAL SETUP WL-358/359/363..........................................................................13
10 CONFIGURATION WIZARD ..........................................................................................23
11 WIRELESS SETTINGS ......................................................................................................25
12 FIREWALL SETTINGS ......................................................................................................35
13 ADVANCED SETTINGS.....................................................................................................42
14 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ........................................................................................................54
2
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the WL-358/359/363 Wireless ADSL2+
Modem. The WL-358 uses technology based on 802.11n, while the WL-359
and WL-363 are fully compliant with 802.11n. These modems are also fully
compliant with 802.11g & 802.11b. These modems provide the best
performance when used in combination with 802.11n client adapters.
The WL-358/359/363 is not only a Modem or Wireless Access Point, but can
also be used to connect wired-Ethernet devices.
For data protection and privacy, the WL-358/359/363 can encode all wireless
transmissions with WEP, WPA, and WPA2 encryption. By default, the modem
is secured with a WPA2(AES) encryption key. (The WPA2-key is printed on the
label underneath the modem.)
With a built-in DHCP Server & powerful SPI firewall the WL-358/359/363
protects your computers against intruders and known Internet attacks, and
also provides safe VPN pass-through.
1 Key Features
Features Advantages
IEEE 802.11g compliant Fully Interoperable with IEEE
802.11b / IEEE802.11g compliant
devices
Based on 802.11n technology WL-358: Up to 3 times faster than
regular 802.11g.
WL-359/363: Up to 6 times faster
than regular 802.11g
(in combination with a 150n or
802.11n wireless adapter)
Four 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet
Port (Auto-Crossover)
Firewall supports Virtual Server
Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP
Blocking, SPI
Support 802.1x authenticator,
802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN
pass-through
Integrated modem (Annex A) Fully compatible with the fastest
To connect four wired PC's as well.
Avoids the attacks of Hackers or
Viruses from Internet
Provide mutual authentication
(Client and dynamic encryption keys
to enhance security
ADSL2+ connections up-to-date.
2 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.
1. WL-358/359/363 modem/router
2. 220V ~ 240V Power Adapter
3. Quick Install Guide
4. CD (User’s Manual)
5. Warranty card
6. UTP cable
Power connector
LAN / computer connections
Modem connection
Power button
3 Product Layout
WPS/Reset button
Port Description
ADSL Connect your telephone/ADSL cable this port
LAN
Power
connector
Connect the cable from your PC or network device
to this ports.
Connect your power adapter to this port.
Power button Turn the modem On or Off.
Back label
The back label describes the corresponding LED indications and port functionality.
LED Description
Power Lights up when powered ON. Blinks on
TEST/RESET
ADSL Lights up when an ADSL cable is
connected.
Internet Lights up when internet connection is UP.
WLAN Lights up in Blue when WLAN is enabled.
Blinks on traffic
OPS Blinks when OPS mode is on
LAN1~4 When a LAN cable is connected the
corresponding light lights up.
4 System Requirements
To begin using the WL-358/359/363, make sure you meet the following
as minimum requirements:
• PC/Notebook.
• 1 Free Ethernet port.
• Wi-Fi card/USB dongle (802.11 b/g/n) – optional.
• Annex A, ADSL internet connection.
• PC with a Web-Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox,
Opera)
• Ethernet compatible CAT5 cables.
Modem connection
LAN / computer connections
5 WL-358/359/363 Placement
You can place the WL-358/359/363 on a desk or other flat surface, or
you can mount it on a wall. For optimal performance, place your
Wireless Broadband Modem/Router in the center of your office (or your
home) 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 the ADSL/phone line should
not be over 2 meters long.
6 Setup LAN, WAN
7 PC Network Adapter setup
Windows XP
• Go to [Start Menu], [Control panel], [Network Connections].
• Right-mouse-click on the [Local Area Connection]) icon, and select
[properties]
• Select [Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)] =>Click [Properties].
• Select the [General] tab.
The WL-358/359/363 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
Windows Vista/Windows 7
• Go to [Start Menu], [Control panel], [View network status and
tasks], -> [Manage network connections].
• Right-mouse-click on the [Local Area Connection]) icon, and select
[properties]
• Select [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)], and Click [Properties].
• Open the [General] tab.
The WL-358/359/363 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an IP
address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].
8 Bringing up the WL-
358/359/363
Connect the supplied power-adapter to the power inlet port and connect it to
a wall outlet. Press the Power-Button to turn the modem on.
The WL-358/359/363 automatically enters the self-test phase. During self-test
phase, the Power LED will blink briefly, and then will be lit continuously to
indicate that this product is in normal operation.
9 Initial Setup WL-358/359/363
LOGIN procedure
1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).
2. Type
http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]
4. Type user name and password (default is admin/admin).
3. Click OK.
4. You will see the home page of the WL-358/359/363.
The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your
router: the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware
version information is displayed here.
LAN settings
The LAN tab gives you the opportunity to change the IP settings of the WL-
358/359/363.
Click <Apply> at the bottom of this screen to save any changes.
IP address
default gateway IP address).
IP Subnet Mask
segment.
DHCP Server Enabled by default. You can enable or disable the DHCP server.
When DHCP is disabled no ip-addresses are assigned to clients and you have
to use static ip-addresses. When DHCP server is enabled your computers will
be assigned an ip-address automatically until the lease time expires.
192.168.0.1. It is the router’s LAN IP address (Your LAN clients
255.255.255.0 Specify a Subnet Mask for your LAN
Lease Time Forever. In the Lease Time setting you can specify the time
period that the DHCP lends an IP address to your LAN clients. The DHCP will
change your LAN client’s IP address when this time threshold period is
reached.
IP Address Pool You can select a particular IP address range for your DHCP
server to issue IP addresses to your LAN Clients.
Note: default IP range 192.168.0.100
your PC(s) to have a static/fixed IP address, then you’ll have to
choose an IP address outside this IP address Pool
Domain Name You can specify a Domain Name for your LAN. Or just keep
the default (SitecomWLxxx).
192.168.0.199. If you want
Device Status
View the Broadband modem/router’s current configuration settings. Device
Status displays the configuration settings you’ve configured in the Wizard /
Basic Settings / Wireless Settings section.
Internet Status
This page displays whether the ADSL port is connected to an ADSL service
provider. It also displays the router’s WAN IP address, Subnet Mask, and ISP
Gateway as well as MAC address, the Primary DNS. Press Renew button to
renew your WAN IP address.
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