Totolink A2004NS User Manual

User Manual

AC1200 Wireless Dual Band Gigabit Router

Model No.: A2004NS

Table of Contents

1. REVISION....................................................................................................................................... 4

1.1 Revision History ..................................................................................................................................... 4

2. ABOUT THIS GUIDE .................................................................................................................... 5

1.1 Overview of the User’s Guide ............................................................................................................... 5

3. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 5

3.1 Overview ................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.2 Features .................................................................................................................................................. 5

3.3 Panel Layout .......................................................................................................................................... 6

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

3.3.2 Rear Panel ......................................................................................................................................................... 7

3.3.3 Antenna Placement ............................................................................................................................................ 7

4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................................................................................................... 8

4.1 Hardware Installation ........................................................................................................................... 8

4.2 Check the Installation ............................................................................................................................ 8

4.3 Set up the Computer .............................................................................................................................. 8

5. CONNECTING TO INTERNET .................................................................................................. 10

5.1 Login Web Interface ............................................................................................................................ 10

5.2 Changing Password ............................................................................................................................. 12

5.3 Internet Setup....................................................................................................................................... 12

5.3.1 DHCP User ...................................................................................................................................................... 13

5.3.2 PPPoE User (ADSL) ....................................................................................................................................... 14

5.3.3 Static IP ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

5.4 Wireless Setup (2.4GHz) ..................................................................................................................... 15

5.4.1 Shared Key (WEP) .......................................................................................................................................... 16

5.4.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Recommended) ........................................................................................................ 16

5.5 Wireless Setup (5GHz) ........................................................................................................................ 16

5.6 Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................................. 17

6. ADVANCED SETUP .................................................................................................................... 17

6.1 Network ................................................................................................................................................ 18

6.1.1 Internet Status .................................................................................................................................................. 18

6.1.2 LAN Status ...................................................................................................................................................... 18

6.1.3 Internet Setup .................................................................................................................................................. 18

6.1.4 LAN/DHCP Server .......................................................................................................................................... 19

6.2 Wireless (2.4GHz) ................................................................................................................................ 21

6.2.1 Wireless Status................................................................................................................................................. 21

6.2.2 Wireless Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 21

6.2.3 Multiple BSS ................................................................................................................................................... 22

6.2.4 Wireless Scheduler .......................................................................................................................................... 22

6.2.5 Wireless Multibridge ....................................................................................................................................... 23

6.2.6 MAC Authentication ....................................................................................................................................... 24

6.2.7 WDS Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 25

6.2.8 WPS Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 26

6.2.9 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 26

6.3 Wireless (5GHz) ................................................................................................................................... 29

6.3.1 Wireless Status................................................................................................................................................. 29

6.3.2 Wireless Setup ................................................................................................................................................. 29

6.3.3 Multiple BSS ................................................................................................................................................... 30

6.3.4 Wireless Scheduler .......................................................................................................................................... 31

6.3.5 Wireless Multibridge ....................................................................................................................................... 31

6.3.6 MAC Authentication ....................................................................................................................................... 31

6.3.7 WDS Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 32

6.3.8 WPS Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

6.3.9 Advanced Setup ............................................................................................................................................... 33

6.4 NAT/Routing ........................................................................................................................................ 35

6.4.1 Port Forwarding ............................................................................................................................................... 35

6.4.2 DMZ / Twin IP ................................................................................................................................................ 36

6.4.3 Port Trigger ..................................................................................................................................................... 36

6.4.4 Misc Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 37

6.4.5 Routing Table .................................................................................................................................................. 37

6.5 Firewall ................................................................................................................................................. 37

6.5.1 Internet Access Control ................................................................................................................................... 38

6.5.2 Net Detector .................................................................................................................................................... 38

6.5.3 Mgmt Access List ............................................................................................................................................ 39

6.5.4 Misc Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 39

6.6 Utility .................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.6.1 VPN Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 40

6.6.2 DDNS .............................................................................................................................................................. 41

6.6.3 WOL ................................................................................................................................................................ 41

6.6.4 Host Scan ......................................................................................................................................................... 42

6.6.5 IPTV ................................................................................................................................................................ 43

6.7 Traffic .................................................................................................................................................... 43

6.7.1 QoS Setup ........................................................................................................................................................ 43

6.7.2 Connection Info ............................................................................................................................................... 44

6.7.3 Connection Control ......................................................................................................................................... 44

6.7.4 Wired Port Setup ............................................................................................................................................. 45

6.8 System ................................................................................................................................................... 46

6.8.1 System Log ...................................................................................................................................................... 46

6.8.2 Admin Setup .................................................................................................................................................... 47

6.8.3 SNMP Agent .................................................................................................................................................... 47

6.8.4 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................................................... 48

All the photos and product specifications mentioned in this manual are for references only, as the upgrading of software and hardware. They are subject to change without notice. No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from TOTOLINK. If you want to know more about our products information, please visit our website at http://www.totolink.net

6.8.5 System Time .................................................................................................................................................... 48

6.8.6 Config Backup/Restore ................................................................................................................................... 49

6.8.7 Misc Setup ....................................................................................................................................................... 49

6.9 USB Storage .......................................................................................................................................... 50

6.9.1 Device Mgmt ................................................................................................................................................... 50

6.9.2 Service Setup ................................................................................................................................................... 50

6.9.3 Connected User ............................................................................................................................................... 53

Version

Amendments

Revision Date

V1.0

Preliminary Document

2013-03-27

V1.1

Add Antenna placement, IPTV, SNMP Agent

2014-01-06

1. REVISION

1.1 Revision History

2. ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Thank you very much for purchasing TOTOLINK A2004NS Dual Band Gigabit Wireless AC Router. This guide will introduce the features of this device and tell you how to connect, use and configure the router to connect with Internet. Please follow the instructions in this guide to avoid affecting the router’s performance by improper operation.

1.1 Overview of the User’s Guide

Introduction: Describes the wireless router, the features and appearance. Hardware Installation: Describes the hardware installation and how to setup PC. Connecting to Internet: Tells you how to access Internet quickly by the router. Advanced Settings: Lists all technical functions including Wireless, Network, NAT/Routing,

Firewall, Utility, Traffic and System.

3. INTRODUCTION

3.1 Overview

This device is a dual band concurrent wireless AC gigabit router which complies with the next generation WiFi standard - 802.11ac. It allows users to access Internet by DHCP/PPPoE/Static IP and provides maximum speed up to 300Mbps on 2.4GHz and 867Mbps on 5GHz. Since it provides Wireless Multibridge, WDS and VPN Server settings, this router can be also used as Repeater, VPN Server and Wireless AP.

3.2 Features

 Complies with IEEE 802.11ac/n/g/b/a standards.  Advanced MIMO technology enhances the throughput and wireless coverage.  Supports PPPoE, DHCP and Static IP broadband functions.  Provides 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPA/WPA2 (TKIP+AES) security.  Equipped with four high gain antennas.  Provides five Gigabit Ethernet Ports.  Supports universal repeater and WDS function.  Connects to secure network easily and fast using WPS.  Provides a multi-functional USB2.0 port.  The IP, MAC and URL filtering makes access and time control more flexible.  The VPN server can not only protect the privacy of your information, but also simplify network

management.

POWER

This indicator lights blue while the router receiving power, otherwise it is off.

CPU

This indicator keeps blinking blue after the router powered on.

2.4G

This indicator lights blue when the router’s 2.4G wireless enabled.

This indicator lights blue when the router’s 5G wireless enabled.

WAN

When the WAN port is connected successfully the indicator lights blue.

While transmitting or receiving data through the WAN port the indicator blinks blue.

1/2/3/4 LAN

When one of the LAN ports has a successful connection, the corresponding indicator lights blue.

While transmitting or receiving data through the LAN port the indicator blinks blue.

USB

This indicator lights blue when you have plugged a USB device on the router.

3.3 Panel Layout

3.3.1 Front Panel

The front panel of this wireless router consists of 10 LEDs, which is designed to indicate connection status.

DC IN

The power socket is used to connect the power adapter.

RST

Press the button for about 10 seconds until all the LEDs blink quickly, the device will restore to factory default settings.

WAN

This port is used to connect the DSL/cable Modem or Ethernet.

1/2/3/4 LAN

This port connects the router to local PC.

USB

The port is provided to plug a USB device for storage sharing

Note: There is a WPS Button on the other side of the rear panel, press the button for about 2~3 seconds, it is WPS working.

3.3.2 Rear Panel

The figure below shows the real panel of the router.

3.3.3 Antenna Placement

A2004NS’s antennas can be rotated to different angles. To avoid signal interference and optimize

antenna’s performance, you should place the antennas at an angle against the horizontal line and let

antennas not be too close to each others. We recommend you orient the antennas as the following illustration shows:

4. HARDWARE INSTALLATION

4.1 Hardware Installation

For those PCs you wish to access Internet by this router, each of them must be properly connected with the router through UTP Cables. Please comply with step 1, 2, 3 and 4 in below diagram in correct order if you access Internet by ADSL, otherwise, please comply with step 2, 3 and 4 to connect to the WAN port of your router with the residential broadband directly.

4.2 Check the Installation

The control LEDs of the WLAN Router are clearly visible and the status of the network link can be seen instantly:

1. With the power source on, the Power, LAN and WAN LEDs of the WLAN Router will keep lighting blue for a few seconds, the CPU keeps flashing blue.

2. About 5 seconds later, only Power, Enabled wireless (2.4G/5G) and the connected LAN LEDs keep lighting, CPU keeps flashing. Other LED is off.

4.3 Set up the Computer

The default IP address of the Router is 192.168.1.1, the default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. Both of these parameters can be changed as you want. In this guide, we will use the default values for description.

Connect the local PC to the LAN port on the Router. There are then two ways to configure the IP address for your PC.

 Configure the IP address manually

Configure the network parameters. The IP address is 192.168.1.xxx (“xxx” range from 2 to 254). The Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0 and Gateway is 192.168.1.1 (Router’s default IP address).

 Obtain an IP address automatically

Set up the TCP/IP Protocol in Obtain an IP address automatically mode on your PC.

Now, you can run the Ping command in the command prompt to verify the network connection between your PC and the Router. Open a command prompt, and type in ping 192.168.1.1, then press Enter.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in above figure, it means that the connection between your PC and the Router has been established.

If the result displayed is similar to that shown in the above figure, it means that your PC has not connected to the Router successfully. Please check it following below steps:

1. Is the connection between your PC and the Router correct?

If correct, the LAN port on the Router and LED on your PC’s adapter should be lit.

2. Is the TCP/IP configuration for your PC correct?

Since 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, the Gateway must be 192.168.1.1.

5. CONNECTING TO INTERNET

This chapter introduces how to configure the basic functions of your Dual Band Wireless Router so that you can surf Internet.

5.1 Login Web Interface

With a Web-based utility (e.g. Google Chrome), you can quickly enter the setup interface and configure the Router. Connect to the Router by typing 192.168.1.1 in the address field of Web Browser. Then press Enter key.

It will show up the following page:

Click Setup Tool icon to access the Web Interface of the Router. Then below window will pop up that requires you to enter valid User Name and Password.

Enter admin for User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click OK button or press Enter.

Note: If the above screen does not prompt, it means that your web-browser has been set to using 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.

Now, you have got into the Router’s configuration interface. First, you will see the current status of

Router:

On the left, it is the guide bar:

Note: password length is 8 characters maximum, characters after the 8th position will be truncated.

5.2 Changing Password

Now, we recommend that you change the password to protect the security of your Router. Please go

to Advanced Setup—System—Admin Setup change the password required to

New Login ID: type in the name that you use to login the web interface of the router or change a new one.

New Password: new password is used for administrator authentication. Re-type New Password: new password should be re-entered to verify its accuracy.

Admin Email Setup we will discuss later.

5.3 Internet Setup

Click Basic Setup--Internet Setup, this page is used to configure the parameters for Internet Network. WAN access modes include DHCP, PPPoE and Static IP.

5.3.1 DHCP User

For DHCP User, your computer will get dynamic IP address from your ISP (Internet Service Provider) automatically. No need to do any settings here.

MAC Address Clone: MAC address is the physical address of your computer’s network card. Generally, every network card has one unique Mac address. Since many ISPs only allow one computer in LAN to access Internet, users can enable this function to make more computers surf Internet. MTU: it means Max Transmit Unit for packet. When using slow links, large packets can cause some delays thereby increasing lag and latency. Set DNS server manually: Domain Name System. Every Internet host must have a unique IP address, also they may have a human-friendly, easy to remember name such as www.yahoo.com. The DNS server converts the user-friendly name into its equivalent IP address.

Knowledge Extension: Point-to-Point Protocol over Ethernet (PPPoE) is a virtual private and secure connection between two systems that enables encapsulated data transport. It replies on two widely accepted standards: PPP and Ethernet. It connects users through an Ethernet to the Internet with a common broadband medium, such as wireless device or cable modem. All the users over the Ethernet can share a common connection.

5.3.2 PPPoE User (ADSL)

If you use ADSL virtual dial-up to connect Internet, please choose this option. Your ISP must have provided the User ID and Password.

User ID: a specific valid ADSL user name provided by your ISP. Password: the corresponding valid password provided by your ISP. PPPoE Scheduler: when you use PPPoE connection type, you can enable the schedule to set up the time when PPPoE will be on.

5.3.3 Static IP

If your ISP provides a static IP to access Internet, please finish the below parameter settings.

WAN IP: the IP address provided by your ISP. Subnet Mask: This is used to define the device IP classification for the chosen IP address range.

255.255.255.0 is a typical net mask value for Class C networks. Generally it is provided by your ISP. Default Gateway: This is the IP address of the host router that resides on the external network and provides the point of connection to the next hop towards the Internet. This can be a DSL modem, Cable modem, or a WISP gateway router. The router will direct all the packets to the gateway if the destination host is not within the local network. Primary DNS: Domain Name System. Every Internet host must have a unique IP address, also they may have a human-friendly, easy to remember name such as www.yahoo.com. The DNS server converts the user-friendly name into its equivalent IP address. This is provided by your ISP. After you finish the blank that required, you could click Apply to make all the settings work.

5.4 Wireless Setup (2.4GHz)

This page is used to configure basic wireless parameters and encryption methods.

Operation: choose Start to enable your 2.4G wireless network to access Internet wirelessly. SSID: This is your wireless network name. Others can access Internet wirelessly by search for this

SSID and connecting to it.

Channel:

best channel.

Choose the

best

wireless channel by clicking

Channel Search

. By default, it is the

SSID Broadcast: Authentication:

This option is used to hide your SSID.

You can choose one encryption method for your wireless network.

5.4.1 Shared Key (WEP)

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard and uses the RC4 encryption algorithm. Enabling WEP allows you to increase security by encryption data being transferred over your wireless network. WEP is the oldest security algorithm, and there are few applications that can decrypt the WEP key in less than 10 minutes.

5.4.2 WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK (Recommended)

Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is the most dominating security mechanism in industry. It is separated into two categories: WPA-personal or called WPA Pre-Share Key (WPA/PSK), and WPA-Enterprise or called WPA/802.1x. WPA2 means Wi-Fi Protected Access 2, it is the current most secure method of wireless security and required for 802.11n performance. Please set one Encryption key (password) for your wireless network to prevent being occupied by others.

5.5 Wireless Setup (5GHz)

This setting is similar to 2.4GHz, but the Mode and Channel are different. You can just keep the default settings.

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