Sitecom WLM-4550 User Manual

WLM-4550

Wireless ADSL2+ Gigabit Modem Router

User Manual

Version: 1.0

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION....................................................................................... 4

KEY FEATURES................................................................................. 5

PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................................................................... 6

CAUTIONS ....................................................................................... 7

PRODUCT LAYOUT ........................................................................... 8

ACK LABEL

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ............................................................... 10

WLM-4550 PLACEMENT ................................................................. 10

SETUP LAN, WAN........................................................................... 10

PC NETWORK ADAPTER SETUP ...................................................... 11

INDOWS

INDOWS VISTA/WINDOWS

BRING UP THE WLM-4550 ............................................................. 14

10 INITIAL SETUP WLM-4550 ............................................................ 14

STATUS ................................................................................................. 15

TATUS

TATISTICS

DHCP L D

IAGNOSTICS

XP 11

7 12

PROCEDURE

IST

11 CONFIGURATION WIZARD ............................................................ 19

12 BASIC SETTINGS ........................................................................... 20

LAN S

ETTINGS

DHCP S WAN S S W

13 ADVANCED SETTINGS.................................................................... 30

A QOS 32 UPNP 34 R SNMP 36 DDNS 37 NAT 38 TR-69 39

14 FIREWALL SETTINGS..................................................................... 40

ETTINGS

ECURITY SETTINGS

IRELESS

DVANCES WIRELESS

OUTING

IREWALL

ETTINGS

ACL 29

ACL 41 IP F

ILTER

42 DMZ 45 V

IRTUAL SERVER

15 TOOLBOX SETTINGS ...................................................................... 47

ASSWORD

IME SETTINGS

IRMWARE UPGRADE

EBOOT

Revision 1.0 © Sitecom Europe BV 2011

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 WLM-4550 Wireless ADSL2+ Modem. This modem is fully compliant with 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n. This modem provides the best performance when used in combination with 802.11n client adapters.

The WLM-4550 is not only a Modem or Wireless Access Point, but can also be used to connect wired Ethernet devices at 10/100/1000Mbit speeds.

For data protection and privacy, the WLM-4550 can encode all wireless transmissions with WEP, WPA or 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 WLM-4550 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 WLM-4550: Up to 6 times faster than

regular 802.11g

(in combination with a 150n or 802.11n wireless adapter)

Four 10/100/1000 Mbps Gigabit Port (Auto-Crossover) Firewall supports Virtual Server Mapping, DMZ, IP Filter, ICMP Blocking, SPI Supports 802.11i (WPA/WPA2, AES), VPN passthrough 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. WLM-4550 modem/router

2. 110V~240V 12V 1A Power Adapter

3. Quick Install Guide

4. CD (User’s Manual)

5. Warranty card

6. UTP cable

7. RJ11 cable

3 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.

3.1 Usage Cautions

The user should not modify this router. The environmental temperature should be within +5 ~ +35 degrees Celsius.

3.2 Power

The router’s power voltage is DC 12V 1A. 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 not 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.

3.3 Repair

If the router has a problem, you should take it to an appointed repair centre and let the specialists do the repair. Never repair the router yourself, you might damage the router or endanger yourself.

3.4 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.

3.5 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 the router, repair the router 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.

Power connector

LAN / computer connections

Modem connecti

WPS/Reset button

4 Product Layout

Power button

Port Description

ADSL Connect your telephone/ADSL cable this port

LAN

Power connector Connect your power adapter to this port. Power button Turn the modem On or Off.

Connect the cable from your PC or network device to this ports.

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.

5 System Requirements

Modem connection

To begin using the WLM-4550, 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.

6 WLM-4550 Placement

You can place the WLM-4550 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.

7 Setup LAN, WAN

LAN / computer connections

8 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 WLM-4550 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 WLM-4550 supports DHCP. Please select both [Obtain an IP address

automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically].

9 Bring up the WLM-4550

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 WLM-4550 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.

10 Initial Setup WLM-4550

1. OPEN your browser (e.g. Internet Explorer).

4 Type http://192.168.0.1 in address bar and press [Enter]

Type user name and password (The default username is “admin”, the password can be found on the back label of the device).

5 Click OK. 6 You will see the home page of the WLM-4550.

Status

The pages in the status section provide you general information about the operational status of your device.

Status

The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your modem/router: the UP time, hardware information, serial number as well as firmware version information is displayed here. The page also shows extensive information concerning the ADSL status and current settings.

Statistics

You can view statistics on the processing of IP packets on the networking interfaces. You will not typically need to view this data, but you may find it helpful when working with your ISP to diagnose network and Internet data transmission problems. To display statistics for any new data, click “Refresh”.

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