TL-MR3020
Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Rev: 1.1.2
1910010551
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction
with any other antenna or transmitter.
“To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, this grant is applicable to only
Mobile Configurations. The antennas used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a
separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating
in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.”
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CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference,
in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
Canadian Compliance Statement
This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2)This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired
operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux norms CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada. Le
fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes:
(1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et
(2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interférence, y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un
fonctionnement non souhaité de l’appareil.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
This device complies with RSS 210 of Industry Canada. This Class B device meets all the
requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada
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注意！
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率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性或功能。
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z When product has power button, the power button is one of the way to shut off the product;
when there is no power button, the only way to completely shut off power is to disconnect the
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TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
For the following equipment:
Product Description: Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Model No.: TL-MR3020
Trademark: TP-LINK
We declare under our own responsibility that the above products satisfy all the technical
regulations applicable to the product within the scope of Council Directives:
Directives 1999/5/EC, Directives 2004/108/EC, Directives 2006/95/EC, Directives 1999/519/EC,
Directives 2011/65/EU
The above product is in conformity with the following standards or other normative documents
ETSI EN 300 328 V1.7.1: 2006
ETSI EN 301 489-1 V1.9.2:2011& ETSI EN 301 489-17 V2.2.1:2012
EN 55022:2010
EN 55024:2010
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN60950-1:2006+A11：2009+A1:2010+A12:2011
EN62311:2008
The product carries the CE Mark:
Person is responsible for marking this declaration:
Yang Hongliang
Product Manager of International Business
Date of issue: 2013
TP-LINK TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD.
Building 24 (floors 1, 3, 4, 5), and 28 (floors 1-4) Central Science and Technology Park,
Shennan Rd, Nanshan, Shenzhen, China
CONTENTS
Package Contents .......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1. Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Overview of the Router................................................................................................. 2
1.2 Conventions ................................................................................................................. 2
1.3 Main Features .............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Panel Layout ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4.1 The Front Panel ................................................................................................ 4
1.4.2 The Rear Panel ................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2. Connecting the Router ............................................................................................... 6
2.1 System Requirements .................................................................................................. 6
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements ........................................................................ 6
2.3 Connecting the Router ................................................................................................. 6
Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide........................................................................................... 10
3.1 3G/4G Router Mode ................................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 10
3.1.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 10
3.1.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 10
3.2 WISP Mode ................................................................................................................ 14
3.2.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 14
3.2.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 14
3.2.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 15
3.3 AP Mode .................................................................................................................... 19
3.3.1 PC configuration ............................................................................................. 19
3.3.2 Connect to Network ........................................................................................ 19
3.3.3 Router Configuration....................................................................................... 19
Chapter 4. Router Configuration-3G/4G Router Mode .............................................................. 27
4.1 Login .......................................................................................................................... 27
4.2 Status ......................................................................................................................... 27
4.3 Quick Setup................................................................................................................ 28
4.4 WPS ........................................................................................................................... 28
4.5 Network ...................................................................................................................... 35
4.5.1 Internet Access ............................................................................................... 35
4.5.2 3G/4G ............................................................................................................. 37
4.5.3 WAN ............................................................................................................... 41
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4.5.4 MAC Clone ..................................................................................................... 51
4.5.5 LAN................................................................................................................. 51
4.6 Wireless ..................................................................................................................... 52
4.6.1 Wireless Settings ............................................................................................ 52
4.6.2 Wireless Security ............................................................................................ 55
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................... 58
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced ......................................................................................... 60
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics........................................................................................... 61
4.7 DHCP ......................................................................................................................... 62
4.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................... 62
4.7.2 DHCP Clients List ........................................................................................... 64
4.7.3 Address Reservation ...................................................................................... 64
4.8 Forwarding ................................................................................................................. 65
4.8.1 Virtual Servers ................................................................................................ 66
4.8.2 Port Triggering ................................................................................................ 67
4.8.3 DMZ................................................................................................................ 69
4.8.4 UPnP .............................................................................................................. 70
4.9 Security ...................................................................................................................... 71
4.9.1 Basic Security................................................................................................. 71
4.9.2 Advanced Security.......................................................................................... 73
4.9.3 Local Management ......................................................................................... 74
4.9.4 Remote Management ..................................................................................... 75
4.10 Parental Control ......................................................................................................... 76
4.11 Access Control ........................................................................................................... 79
4.11.1 Rule ................................................................................................................ 79
4.11.2 Host ................................................................................................................ 85
4.11.3 Target.............................................................................................................. 87
4.11.4 Schedule......................................................................................................... 89
4.12 Advanced Routing ...................................................................................................... 90
4.12.1 Static Routing List........................................................................................... 91
4.12.2 System Routing Table..................................................................................... 92
4.13 Bandwidth Control ...................................................................................................... 92
4.13.1 Control Settings .............................................................................................. 93
4.13.2 Rules List........................................................................................................ 93
4.14 IP & MAC Binding....................................................................................................... 94
4.14.1 Binding Settings.............................................................................................. 94
4.14.2 ARP List.......................................................................................................... 96
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4.15 Dynamic DNS............................................................................................................. 97
4.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS .......................................................................................... 97
4.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS .......................................................................................... 98
4.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS ............................................................................................ 99
4.16 System Tools............................................................................................................ 100
4.16.1 Time Settings................................................................................................ 101
4.16.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 102
4.16.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 104
4.16.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 105
4.16.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 105
4.16.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 106
4.16.7 Password...................................................................................................... 107
4.16.8 System Log................................................................................................... 107
4.16.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 108
4.16.10 Statistics.................................................................................................... 109
Chapter 5. Router Configuration—WISP Mode .......................................................................111
5.1 Login ......................................................................................................................... 111
5.2 Status ........................................................................................................................ 111
5.3 Quick Setup...............................................................................................................112
5.4 WPS ..........................................................................................................................112
5.5 Network .....................................................................................................................119
5.5.1 WAN ..............................................................................................................119
5.5.2 MAC Clone ................................................................................................... 129
5.5.3 LAN............................................................................................................... 129
5.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 130
5.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 130
5.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 133
5.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 136
5.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 139
5.6.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 140
5.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 141
5.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 141
5.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 142
5.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 143
5.8 Forwarding ............................................................................................................... 144
5.8.1 Virtual Servers .............................................................................................. 144
5.8.2 Port Triggering .............................................................................................. 146
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5.8.3 DMZ.............................................................................................................. 148
5.8.4 UPnP ............................................................................................................ 149
5.9 Security .................................................................................................................... 150
5.9.1 Basic Security............................................................................................... 150
5.9.2 Advanced Security........................................................................................ 151
5.9.3 Local Management ....................................................................................... 153
5.9.4 Remote Management ................................................................................... 154
5.10 Parental Control ....................................................................................................... 155
5.11 Access Control ......................................................................................................... 158
5.11.1 Rule .............................................................................................................. 158
5.11.2 Host .............................................................................................................. 163
5.11.3 Target............................................................................................................ 165
5.11.4 Schedule....................................................................................................... 167
5.12 Advanced Routing .................................................................................................... 168
5.12.1 Static Routing List......................................................................................... 169
5.12.2 System Routing Table................................................................................... 170
5.13 Bandwidth Control .................................................................................................... 170
5.13.1 Control Settings ............................................................................................ 171
5.13.2 Rules List...................................................................................................... 171
5.14 IP & MAC Binding Setting ........................................................................................ 172
5.14.1 Binding Settings............................................................................................ 172
5.14.2 ARP List........................................................................................................ 174
5.15 Dynamic DNS........................................................................................................... 175
5.15.1 Comexe.cn DDNS ........................................................................................ 175
5.15.2 Dyndns.org DDNS ........................................................................................ 176
5.15.3 No-ip.com DDNS .......................................................................................... 177
5.16 System Tools............................................................................................................ 178
5.16.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................. 179
5.16.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 180
5.16.3 Firmware Upgrade........................................................................................ 182
5.16.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 183
5.16.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 183
5.16.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 184
5.16.7 Password...................................................................................................... 185
5.16.8 System Log................................................................................................... 185
5.16.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 186
5.16.10 Statistics.................................................................................................... 187
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Chapter 6. Router Configuration—AP Mode........................................................................... 189
6.1 Login ........................................................................................................................ 189
6.2 Status ....................................................................................................................... 189
6.3 Quick Setup.............................................................................................................. 191
6.4 WPS ......................................................................................................................... 191
6.5 Network .................................................................................................................... 198
6.6 Wireless ................................................................................................................... 199
6.6.1 Wireless Settings .......................................................................................... 200
6.6.2 Wireless Security .......................................................................................... 207
6.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering ................................................................................. 215
6.6.4 Wireless Advanced ....................................................................................... 218
6.6.5 Wireless Statistics......................................................................................... 219
6.7 DHCP ....................................................................................................................... 219
6.7.1 DHCP Settings ............................................................................................. 220
6.7.2 DHCP Clients List ......................................................................................... 221
6.7.3 Address Reservation .................................................................................... 222
6.8 System Tools............................................................................................................ 223
6.8.1 Time Setting.................................................................................................. 223
6.8.2 Diagnostic..................................................................................................... 225
6.8.3 Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................ 227
6.8.4 Factory Defaults ........................................................................................... 228
6.8.5 Backup & Restore......................................................................................... 228
6.8.6 Reboot .......................................................................................................... 229
6.8.7 Password...................................................................................................... 230
6.8.8 System Log................................................................................................... 230
6.8.9 Working Mode .............................................................................................. 231
6.8.10 Statistics ....................................................................................................... 232
Appendix A: FAQ........................................................................................................................ 234
Appendix B: Configuring the PCs............................................................................................. 240
Appendix C: Specifications....................................................................................................... 244
Appendix D: Glossary................................................................................................................ 245
Appendix E: Compatible 3G/4G USB Modem .......................................................................... 247
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TL-MR3020 Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Package Contents
The following items should be found in your package:
¾ Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020
¾ Power Adapter for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020
¾ USB Cable
¾ Ethernet cable
¾ Quick Installation Guide
¾ Resource CD for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020, including:
• This Guide
• Other Helpful Information
Note:
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Make sure that the package contains the above items. If any of the listed items are damaged or
missing, please contact your distributor.
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Chapter 1. Introduction
1.1 Overview of the Router
TP-LINK understands the need for sharing the 3G/4G connection on the go and so we’ve
realized the convenience with our latest Portable Wireless N 3G/4G Router TL-MR3020 ----- it
gives you the freedom to quickly set up a stable and high speed wireless network, up to
150Mbps, on-the-go and share a 3G/4G connection. By connecting a 3G/4G USB Card to the
router, a Wi-Fi hotspot is instantly established allowing users to share a Internet connection
anywhere 3G/4G coverage is available. So whether you’re on the train, camping, or at a
construction site, you’ll have a reliable wireless connection to accommodate your networking
needs.
Flexible Network Connection
The Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020 provides 3G/4G Router, WISP Client
Router and Access Point modes for network connection, providing the best flexibility. The
Router supports 3G/4G and WAN (PPPoE, Dynamic IP, Static IP, PPTP, L2TP Cable)
broadband connections for Internet access. You can visit the Internet no matter at home or
outside on business.
The Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router TL-MR3020 is compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android
Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices. With a standard USB 2.0 port for 3G/4G
Modem, the Router is compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB 3G/4G
modems.
TP-LINK 3G/4G wireless N Router provides up to 150Mbps, faster than that of traditional 11g
products, surpasses 11g performance enabling the use of high bandwidth-consuming
applications such as HD Videos. It provides 150Mbps wireless connectivity for the network
share on the go.
Excellent Compatibility
Incredibly High Speed
With a Mini USB port, the Router can be powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power
consumption.
Low Power Consumption
1.2 Conventions
The Router or TL-MR3020 mentioned in this guide stands for Portable 3G/4G Wireless N
Router TL-MR3020 without any explanation.
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1.3 Main Features
¾ Travel size design, small enough to take on the road
¾ One 10/100M Auto-Negotiation RJ45 Ethernet port, one USB 2.0 Port,one mini USB port
¾ Compatible with IEEE 802.11n/g/b, IEEE802.3/3u
¾ Compatible with LTE/HSPA+/HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS/EVDO USB 3G/4G Modem
¾ Compatible with iPad, iTouch, Android Phone, Kindle and majority portable WiFi devices
¾ Wireless Lite N speed up to 150Mbps
¾ Supports WPS one button security setup
¾ Provides WEP, WPA/WPA2, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK authentication, TKIP/AES encryption
security
¾ Powered by laptop or Power Adapter with Low Power Consumption
¾ Supports 3G/4G Router Mode, WISP Client Router Mode, and AP Mode
¾ Supports 3G/4G/PPPoE/Dynamic IP/Static IP/PPTP/L2TP Cable Internet access
¾ Supports VPN Pass-through, Virtual Server and DMZ Host
¾ Supports UPnP, Dynamic DNS, Static Routing
¾ Provides Automatic-connection and Scheduled Connection on certain time to the Internet
¾ Built-in NAT and DHCP server supporting automatic and dynamic IP address IP address
distribution
¾ Connects Internet on demand and disconnects from the Internet when idle for PPPoE
¾ Provides 64/128/152-bit WEP encryption security and wireless LAN ACL (Access Control
List)
¾ Supports Flow Statistics
¾ Supports firmware upgrade and Web management
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1.4 Panel Layout
1.4.1 The Front Panel
TL-MR3020 Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router
Figure 1-1 Front Panel sketch
The Router’s LEDs are located on the front panel (View from top to bottom).
Name Status Indication
Power
Internet
On Power is on.
Off Power is off.
On
The router is connected to the Internet, but there is no data being
transferred.
Flashing The router is transferring data.
Off The router is not connected to the Internet.
On The Wireless function is enabled.
WLAN
Flashing There is data being transferred through wireless.
RJ45
Ethernet
Off The Wireless function is disabled.
On A device is linked to the corresponding port but there is no activity.
Flashing The Ethernet port is transferring data.
Off No device is linked to the corresponding port.
Table 1-1 The LEDs description
¾ WPS/RESET: To use WPS function, please push the button for less than 5 seconds, and
then the WPS LED will flash; to reset the router, please push the button for at
least 10 seconds.
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1.4.2 The Rear Panel
Figure 1-2 Rear Panel sketch
The following parts are located on the rear panel (View from left to right).
¾ 3G/4G USB Port: This port is used to plug a 3G/4G modem/card.
¾ Mini USB Port: This port is used to connect the provided power adapter.
¾ RJ45 Ethernet Port: This port can be LAN or WAN port depending on the working mode.
¾ Mode Switch: This button is used to switch the working mode of the router.
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Chapter 2. Connecting the Router
2.1 System Requirements
¾ 3G/4G Mobile Broadband Internet Access Service (With a LTE /HSPA+ /HSUPA /HSDPA
/UMTS /EVDO USB dongle)
¾ PCs with a working Ethernet Adapter and an Ethernet cable with RJ45 connectors
¾ TCP/IP protocol on each PC
¾ Web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 , Netscape Navigator 6.0 or above
2.2 Installation Environment Requirements
¾ Place the Router in a well ventilated place far from any heater or heating vent
¾ Avoid direct irradiation of any strong light (such as sunlight)
¾ Keep at least 2 inches (5 cm) of clear space around the Router
¾ Operating Temperature: 0 ~40 (32 ~104 )
¾ Operating Humidity: 10%~90%RH, Non-condensing
2.3 Connecting the Router
The Router supports three modes, 3G/4G router mode, WISP mode and AP mode. You can
deploy the mode appropriate to your actual network environment. To connect the Router, please
take the following steps for different modes.
a. 3G/4G Router Mode
In 3G/4G router mode, with a 3G/4G modem/card, this Router can join a 3G/4G network as well
as act as a wireless central hub to broadcast its SSID. Thus, the other wireless devices can
connect to the Router so as to join the same 3G/4G network.
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1. Switch the mode of the Router on 3G/4G Router mode.
2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet
cable.
3. Connect the 3G/4G modem/card to the 3G/4G USB port of the Router.
4. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other
end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall
socket.
b. WISP Mode
In WISP mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with WISP as well as a wireless
central hub to broadcast its SSID for your wireless LAN clients, and the other wireless devices
can connect to the Router for Internet connection.
1. Switch the mode of the Router on WISP mode.
2. Connect the notebook/PC to the Ethernet port of TL-MR3020 Router with an Ethernet
cable.
3. Connect one end of the provided USB cable to mini USB port of the Router and the other
end to the power adapter, and then plug the power adapter to a standard electrical wall
socket.
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c. AP Mode
In AP mode, the Router will act as a wireless access point supporting four modes, Access Point
mode, Repeater mode, Bridge with AP mode and Client mode. Please connect the Router
according to your desired mode.
a) Access Point Mode
In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless central hub for your wireless LAN clients, giving a
wireless extension for your current wired network.
b) Repeater Mode
In this mode, the Router can extend the coverage of another wireless Access Point or Router.
c) Bridge with AP Mode
In this mode, the Router can wirelessly connect two remote LANs together.
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d) Client Mode
In this mode, the Router will act as a wireless card to connect with wireless network.
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Chapter 3. Quick Installation Guide
This chapter will show you how to configure the basic functions of your Portable 3G/4G
Wireless N Router using Quick Setup Wizard within minutes.
3.1 3G/4G Router Mode
The default IP address of the Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router is 192.168.0.254 and the
default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this
guide, we all use the default values for description.
3.1.1 PC configuration
Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area
Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the router. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and
Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →
Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network
connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.
2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7,
double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.
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3.1.2 Connect to Network
1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.
2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.
Note:
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The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six
characters of the router’s MAC address.)
3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.
3.1.3 Router Configuration
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://192.168.0.254
in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-1 Login the Router
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2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-2. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-2 Login Windows
Note:
)
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to 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.
3. Go to Status and check the 3G/4G status. When the 3G/4G USB Modem is identified, go
to the next step.
Figure 3-3 Status – 3G/4G
4. Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
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Figure 3-4 Quick Setup
5. Choose the Internet Access type, and then click Next. Here we take 3G/4G Only for
example.
Figure 3-5 Quick Setup – Internet Access
¾ 3G/4G Only (Recommended) - Only use 3G/4G as the access to the Internet. The
Ethernet port is used as LAN port.
¾ 3G/4G Preferred - Use 3G/4G as the primary access, WAN as a backup. The
Ethernet port is used as WAN port.
¾ WAN Preferred - Use WAN as the primary access, 3G/4G as a backup. The Ethernet
port is used as WAN port.
¾ WAN Only - Only use WAN as the access to the Internet. The Ethernet port is used
as WAN port.
6. Select your location and Mobile ISP. You can tick “Set the Dial Number, APN, Username
and Password manually” to manually set them according to the information your 3G/4G
ISP provided. Then click Next.
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Figure 3-6 Quick Setup – 3G/4G
7. Set your wireless parameters. It’s recommended that you edit the following two items, and
then click Next.
1) Create a unique and easy-to-remember Wireless Network Name.
2) Select WPA-Personal/WPA2-Personal under Wireless Security and enter a
password in the field.
Figure 3-7 Quick Setup – Wireless
8. Click Reboot to make the settings take effect.
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Figure 3-8 Quick Setup – Finish
After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.1.2 Connect to Network
Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully
finish the connecting.
. If
3.2 WISP Mode
The default IP address of the Portable 3G/4G Wireless N Router is 192.168.0.254 and the
default Subnet Mask is 255.255.255.0. These values can be changed as you desire. In this
guide, we all use the default values for description.
3.2.1 PC configuration
Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area
Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the router. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and
Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →
Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network
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connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.
2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7,
double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
3. Select “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address
automatically”. Click OK to finish the settings.
3.2.2 Connect to Network
1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.
2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.
Note:
)
The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six
characters of the router’s MAC address.)
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3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.
3.2.3 Router Configuration
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://192.168.0.254
in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-9 Login the Router
2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-10. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-10 Login Windows
Note:
)
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to 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.
3. Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
Figure 3-11 Quick Setup
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4. Choose your WAN Connection type and click Next to continue.
Figure 3-12 Quick Setup – WAN Connection Type
¾ If the connection type is PPPoE, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-13.
Figure 3-13 Quick Setup – PPPoE
z User Name and Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by
your ISP. These fields are case sensitive. If you have difficulty with this process,
please contact your ISP.
z Confirm Password - Re-enter the password provided by your ISP to ensure the
Password you entered is correct. If the Password is different from the Confirm
Password, the screen will appear as shown below. Click OK, and re-enter the
Password and Confirm Password.
¾ If the connection type is Dynamic IP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure
3-14.
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Figure 3-14 Quick Setup – MAC Clone
z If you are visiting the Router from the main computer, please select Yes, and then
click Clone MAC Address.
z If you are visiting the Router from another computer, rather than the main
computer, please select No, and then enter the main computer’s MAC in the field
WAN MAC Address.
Figure 3-15 Quick Setup – MAC Clone
¾ If the connection type detected is Static IP, the next screen will appear as shown in
Figure 3-16.
Figure 3-16 Quick Setup - Static IP
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z IP Address - This is the WAN IP address seen by external users on the Internet
(including your ISP). Enter the IP address into the field.
z Subnet Mask - The Subnet Mask is used for the WAN IP address, it is usually
255.255.255.0.
z Default Gateway - Enter the gateway IP address into the box if required.
z Primary DNS - Enter the DNS Server IP address into the box if required.
z Secondary DNS - If your ISP provides another DNS server, enter it into this field.
5. Click Next to continue, the Wireless settings page will appear as shown in Figure 3-17.
Click Survey button to find the available wireless networks. Select the SSID of your target
network and click Connect, and the SSID and BSSID will be filled automatically. If the
network security is on, please select the Key type and enter the Password.
Figure 3-17 Quick Setup – Wireless
6. Click Next and you will see the page as shown in Figure 3-18. Click the Reboot button to
make your wireless configuration take effect and finish the Quick Setup. (You’re
recommended to go to Wireless > Wireless Security to set up the wireless security.)
Figure 3-18 Quick Setup – Finish
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After the rebooting, please reconnect to the network according to 3.2.2 Connect to Network
Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully
finish the connecting.
. If
3.3 AP Mode
3.3.1 PC configuration
Here we take Wireless Network Connection as an example. (You can also go to Local Area
Connection to configure the PC for wired network connection, and then configure the router. If
you need instructions as to how to do this, please refer to Appendix B: "Configuring the PC."
1. For Windows XP, please go to Start → Settings → Control Panel → Network and
Internet Connections → Network Connections; for Windows 7, please go to Start →
Settings → Control Panel → View network status and tasks → Manage network
connection. Right click Wireless Network Connection, and select Properties.
2. For Windows XP, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the item list; for Windows 7,
double click Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
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3. Select “Use the following IP address”, enter the 192.168.0.x as the IP address (x can be
any number from 1 to 253), 255.255.255.0 as the Subnet mask; select “Use the following
DNS server addresses”, enter the DNS server address provided by your ISP or network
administrator.
4. Click OK to finish the settings.
3.3.2 Connect to Network
1. Click the icon at the bottom of your desktop.
2. Click “Refresh network list”, and then select the network. Click Connect.
Note:
)
The default SSID of the network is TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_xxxxxx. (The xxxxxx is the last six
characters of the router’s MAC address.)
3. When Connected appears, you’ve successfully connected to the wireless network.
3.3.3 Router Configuration
1. To access the configuration utility, open a web-browser and type the default address
http://192.168.0.254
in the address field of the browser.
Figure 3-19 Login the Router
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2. After a moment, a login window will appear, similar to the Figure 3-20. Enter admin for the
User Name and Password, both in lower case letters. Then click the OK button or press the
Enter key.
Figure 3-20 Login Windows
Note:
)
If the above screen does not pop-up, it means that your Web-browser has been set to 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.
3. Go to Quick Setup and click Next.
Figure 3-21 Quick Setup
4. Choose the Wireless Operation Mode Type and click Next.
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Figure 3-22 Quick Setup – Wireless Operation Mode
¾ If you choose Access Point (AP), the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-23.
This operation mode allows wireless stations to access.
Figure 3-23 Quick Setup – AP
z Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. The
same Name (SSID) must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network. The
default SSID is set to be TP-LINK_POCKET_xxxxxx (xxxxxx indicates the last
unique six characters of each Router's MAC address), which can ensure your
wireless network security. But it is recommended strongly that you change your
networks name (SSID) to a different value. This value is case-sensitive. For
example, MYSSID is NOT the same as MySsid.
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z Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region
where the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the
wireless function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this
filed. If your country or region is not listed, please contact your local government
agency for assistance.
z Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference
problems with another nearby access point. If you select auto, then the AP will
select the best channel automatically.
¾ If you choose Repeater, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-24. In
Repeater mode, the AP with WDS disabled will relays data to an associated root AP. AP
function is enabled meanwhile. The wireless repeater relays signal between its stations
and the root AP for greater wireless range. Please input the MAC address of root AP in
the field "MAC Address".
Figure 3-24 Quick Setup – Repeater
z Name of remote AP (SSID) - Enter the name of a remote AP (also called the
SSID) that you want to access. Click the Survey button behind it, you can choose
one of searching results to fill in this field.
z MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access. When you
use the survey function to fulfill the Name of remote AP (SSID), this field will be
filled in automatically.
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z Region - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To
achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.
¾ If you choose Bridge with AP, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-25.
This operation mode bridges the AP and up to 4 APs also in bridge mode to connect two
or more wired LANs.
Figure 3-25 Quick Setup – Bridge with AP
z Wireless Network Name (SSID) - Enter a string of up to 32 characters. To
achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.
z Region - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To
achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.
z Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. To
achieve more information, you can read the same glossary in Access Point part.
z Add a remote AP - Click the Survey button to fill in the MAC of remote AP (1-4)
field.
z MAC of remote AP (1-4) - Enter the MAC address of AP that you want to access.
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¾ If you choose Client, the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 3-26. This
operation mode allows your device to work as a wireless station and enable wired host(s)
to access AP.
Figure 3-26 Quick Setup – Client
z None - The wireless security function can be enabled or disabled. If you select
"None", the wireless stations will be able to connect the Router without encryption.
It is recommended strongly that you choose one of following options to enable
security.
z WEP
Type - You can select one of following types:
o Automatic - Select Shared Key or Open System authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
o Open System - Select 802.11 Open System authentication.
o Shared Key - Select 802.11 Shared Key authentication.
WEP Key Format - You can select ASCII or Hexadecimal format. ASCII Format
stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified length.
Hexadecimal format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f,
A-F) in the specified length.
WEP Key settings - Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the
matching WEP key information for your network in the selected key radio button.
These values must be identical on all wireless stations in your network.
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Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. “Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
For 64-bit encryption - You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 5 ASCII characters.
For 128-bit encryption - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 13 ASCII characters.
For 152-bit encryption - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of
0-9, a-f, A-F, and null key is not permitted) or 16 ASCII characters.
z WPA/WPA2-Personal
Version - You can select one of following versions:
o Automatic - Select WPA-Personal or WPA2-Personal automatically based
on the wireless station's capability and request.
o WPA-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA.
o WPA2-Personal - Pre-shared key of WPA2.
Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.
Password - You can enter ASCII or Hexadecimal characters. For Hexadecimal,
the length should be between 8 and 64 characters; for ASCII, the length should
be between 8 and 63 characters.
Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds.
The value can be either 0 or at least 30. Enter 0 to disable the update.
z Not Change - If you chose this option, wireless security configuration will not
change!
5. Click Next and you will see the page as shown in Figure 3-27. Click Reboot to reboot the
router and make the settings take effect.
Figure 3-27 Quick Setup – Finish
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After the rebooting, please change the PC’s TCP/IP settings to “Obtain an IP address
automatically” and “Obtain DNS server address automatically” according to 3.3.1 PC
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configuration, and then reconnect to the network according to 3.3.2 Connect to Network. If
Wireless Security is enabled, you need to enter the password you’ve just set to successfully
finish the connecting.
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Chapter 4. Router Configuration-3G/4G Router Mode
This chapter will show each Web page's key functions and the configuration way on 3G/4G
Router Mode.
4.1 Login
After your successful login, you will see the main menus on the left of the Web-based utility. On
the right, there are the corresponding explanations and instructions.
The detailed explanations for each Web page’s key function are listed below.
4.2 Status
The Status page provides the current status information about the Router. All information is
read-only.
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Figure 4-1 Router Status
4.3 Quick Setup
Please refer to Chapter 3: "Quick Installation Guide."
4.4 WPS
This section will guide you add a new wireless device to an existing network quickly by WPS
(Wi-Fi Protected Setup) function.
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a). Choose menu “WPS”, and you will see the next screen (shown in Figure 4-2 ).
Figure 4-2 WPS
¾ WPS Status - Enable or disable the WPS function here.
¾ Current PIN - The current value of the Router's PIN displayed here. The default PIN of the
Router can be found in the label or User Guide.
¾ Restore PIN - Restore the PIN of the Router to its default.
¾ Gen New PIN - Click this button, and then you can get a new random value for the
Router's PIN. You can ensure the network security by generating a new PIN.
¾ Add device - You can add the new device to the existing network manually by clicking this
button.
b). To add a new device:
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you can establish a wireless
connection between wireless adapter and Router using either Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method or PIN method.
Note:
)
To build a successful connection by WPS, you should also do the corresponding configuration
of the new device for WPS function meanwhile.
For the configuration of the new device, here takes the Wireless Adapter of our company for
example.
I. By PBC
If the wireless adapter supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the Push Button Configuration (PBC)
method, you can add it to the network by PBC with the following two methods.
Method One:
Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the front panel of the Router for less than 5
seconds.
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Step 2: Press and hold the WPS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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Method Two:
Step 1: Press the WPS/RESET button on the front panel of the Router for less than 5 seconds.
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Push the button on my
access point in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click Next.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 3: Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
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The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
Step 1. Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in Figure
4-2, then the following screen will appear.
Figure 4-3 Add A New Device
Step 2. Choose Press the button of the new device in two minutes and click Connect.
Step 3. Press and hold the WPS button of the adapter directly for 2 or 3 seconds.
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Step 4. Wait for a while until the next screen appears. Click Finish to complete the WPS
configuration.
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
II. By PIN
If the new device supports Wi-Fi Protected Setup and the PIN method, you can add it to the
network by PIN with the following two methods.
Method One: Enter the PIN into my Router
Step 1: Keep the default WPS Status as Enabled and click the Add device button in
4-2
, then the following screen will appear.
Step 2: Choose Enter the new device's PIN and enter the PIN code of the wireless adapter in
the field behind PIN in the above figure. Then click Connect.
Figure
Note:
)
The PIN code of the adapter is always displayed on the WPS configuration screen
Step 3: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN into my
access point or a registrar in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and click
Next.
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The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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In this example, the default PIN code of this adapter is 16952898 as the above figure shown.
Method Two: Enter the PIN from my Router
Step 1: Get the Current PIN code of the Router in
code. Here takes the PIN code 12345670 of this Router for example).
Step 2: For the configuration of the wireless adapter, please choose Enter a PIN from my
access point in the configuration utility of the WPS as below, and enter the PIN code
of the Router into the field behind Access Point PIN. Then click Next.
Figure 4-2 (each Router has its unique PIN
The WPS Configuration Screen of Wireless Adapter
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The default PIN code of the Router can be found in its label or the WPS configuration screen as
Figure 4-2.
c). You will see the following screen when the new device successfully connected to the
network.
Note:
)
1) The status LED on the Router will light green all the time if the device has been
successfully added to the network.
2) The WPS function cannot be configured if the Wireless Function of the Router is disabled.
Please make sure the Wireless Function is enabled before configuring the WPS.
4.5 Network
Figure 4-4 the Network menu
There are five submenus under the Network menu (shown in Figure 4-4): Internet Access,
3G/4G, WAN, MAC Clone and LAN. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function.
4.5.1 Internet Access
Choose menu “Network→Internet Access”, you can configure the access mode on the screen
below. The router is designed to work with either WAN port or 3G/4G USB modem, and
supports automatically take over back up with 3G/4G access as Ethernet WAN failover.
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Figure 4-5 Internet Access Mode
¾ 3G/4G Only (Recommended)
In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access only. WAN access is disabled.
¾ 3G/4G Preferred
In this mode, the router will try 3G/4G access first. When 3G/4G access fails and WAN
access is valid, or when no 3G/4G USB modem is inserted, the router would switch to WAN
access; when the router succeeds to connect to the 3G/4G network, the router would stop
the WAN connection and switch back to 3G/4G access immediately.
¾ WAN Preferred
In this mode, the router will try WAN access first. When the WAN access fails, and 3G/4G
access is valid, the router would switch to 3G/4G access; when the router succeeds to
connect to the WAN network, the router would stop the 3G/4G connection and switch back
to WAN access immediately.
¾ WAN Only
In this mode, the router will try WAN access only. 3G/4G access is disabled.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
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1) In 3G/4G preferred and WAN preferred modes, until 2010-5-18, the failover/backup function
only works between 3G/4G link and PPPoE / Dynamic IP / Static IP.
2) The failover/backup feature between 3G/4G link and BigPond Cable / PPTP / L2TP will be
available in the near future. Please visit our website to download the latest firmware:
http://www.tp-link.com/support/download.asp
3) If you are using the 3G/4G Preferred or WAN Preferred, the router would connect,
disconnect or switch the current access automatically. The Connect/Disconnect button (on
3G/4G, PPPoE, PPTP, L2TP) and some related parameters could not be set manually.
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4.5.2 3G/4G
Choose menu “Network→3G/4G”, you can configure parameters for 3G/4G function on the screen
below. To use the 3G/4G function, you should first insert your USB modem on the USB port of the
Router. There is already much 3G/4G USB modem information embedded in the Router. The USB
modem parameters will be set automatically if the card is supported by the Router. Take MA180 for
example. If your USB modem inserted is supported by the Router, 3G/4G USB Modem will be
Identified shown in
please click the Advanced Settings, and the page shown in Figure 4-7 will then appear. Otherwise,
“Unknown Modem” will be shown instead in Figure 4-8. Please visit our website
http://www.tp-link.com to get the latest USB modems compatibility list.
Note:
)
3G/4G settings are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set to WAN Only mode. Please
change settings on 4.5.1 Internet Access
Figure 4-6. If you want to check more advanced configuration parameters,
if you want to use 3G/4G.
Figure 4-6 3G/4G
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Figure 4-7
Figure 4-8
¾ Location - Please select the location where you're enjoying the 3G/4G card.
¾ Mobile ISP - Please select the ISP (Internet Service Provider) you apply to for 3G/4G
service. The router will show the default Dial Number and APN of that ISP.
¾ Set the Dial Number and APN manually - Check the box and fill the Dial Number and
APN blanks below if your ISP is not listed in the Mobile ISP list or the default values are not
the latest ones.
¾ Dial Number - Enter the Dial Number provided by your ISP.
¾ APN - Enter the APN (Access Point Name) provided by your ISP.
¾ Username/Password - Enter the Username and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
Click the Connect button to connect to your 3G/4G network. Once the connection is successful,
you will find the 3G/4G screen is similar to Figure 4-9. Click menu Status and you will see the
3G/4G status is similar to Figure 4-10.
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Figure 4-9
Figure 4-10
¾ Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect your Internet
connection after a specified period of the Internet connectivity (Max Idle Time). If your
Internet connection has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables
the Router to automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access
the Internet again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you
want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time
field. Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
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Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.
¾ Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use
this option, click the radio button.
¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect
manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect
your Internet connection, and not be able to re-establish your connection automatically as
soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click the radio button.
If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle
Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have the Internet
connecting last unless a new link requested.
Note:
)
Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to Max Idle
Time because some applications visit the Internet continually in the background.
¾ Authentication Type - Some ISPs need a specific authentication type, please confirm it
with your ISP or keep it Auto.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Click the Modem Settings button if your 3G/4G USB Modem is not supported by the Router,
and then you will see the screen as shown in Figure 4-11. Parameters of your USB modem can
be configured on this page.
Figure 4-11 3G/4G USB Modem Settings
There are already much 3G/4G USB modem information embedded in the router. The USB
modem parameters will be set automatically if the card is supported by the router. But when the
router finds the card you just insert "unknown" to it, it will prompt you to set these parameters.
The router can identify your "unknown" card if the correct parameters are in the list. We suggest
you to do the “3G/4G USB Modem Setting” only in such circumstance.
To add 3G/4G USB Modem entries, follow the steps below.
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1. Download a most recent 3G/4G USB modem configuration file from our website
(http://www.tp-link.com).
2. Click the Add New... button in Figure 4-11, and then you will see Figure 4-12.
3. Click Browse… to select the path name where you save the downloaded file on the
computer into the File blank.
4. Click the Upload button to upload the configuration.
Figure 4-12 Add or Modify a 3G/4G USB Modem Entry
4.5.3 WAN
Choose menu “Network→WAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the WAN on the
screen below.
Note:
)
WAN settings are unavailable when the Internet Access mode is set to 3G/4G Only mode. Please
change settings on 4.5.1 Internet Access
1. If your ISP provides the DHCP service, please choose Dynamic IP type, and the Router
will automatically get IP parameters from your ISP. You can see the page as follows
(Figure 4-13):
if you want to use WAN.
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Figure 4-13 WAN - Dynamic IP
This page displays the WAN IP parameters assigned dynamically by your ISP, including IP
address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, etc. Click the Renew button to renew the IP
parameters from your ISP. Click the Release button to release the IP parameters.
¾ MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size
unless required by your ISP.
¾ Use These DNS Servers - If your ISP gives you one or two DNS addresses, select Use
These DNS Servers and enter the primary and secondary addresses into the correct fields.
Otherwise, the DNS servers will be assigned dynamically from your ISP.
Note:
)
If you get Address not found error when you access a Web site, it is likely that your DNS
servers are set up improperly. You should contact your ISP to get DNS server addresses.
¾ Host Name - This option specifies the Host Name of the Router.
¾ Get IP with Unicast DHCP - A few ISPs' DHCP servers do not support the broadcast
applications. If you cannot get the IP Address normally, you can choose this option. (It is
rarely required.)
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2. If your ISP provides a static or fixed IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway and DNS setting,
select Static IP. The Static IP settings page will appear, shown in Figure 4-14.
Figure 4-14 WAN - Static IP
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP.
¾ Subnet Mask - Enter the subnet Mask in dotted-decimal notation provided by your ISP,
usually is 255.255.255.0.
¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Enter the gateway IP address in dotted-decimal notation
provided by your ISP.
¾ MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size
unless required by your ISP.
¾ Primary/Secondary DNS - (Optional) Enter one or two DNS addresses in dotted-decimal
notation provided by your ISP.
3. If your ISP provides a PPPoE connection, select PPPoE/Russia PPPoE option. You
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-15):
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Figure 4-15 WAN - PPPoE
¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
¾ Secondary Connection - It’s available only for PPPoE Connection. If your ISP provides an
extra Connection type such as Dynamic/Static IP to connect to a local area network, then
you can check the radio button of Dynamic/Static IP to activate this secondary connection.
z Disabled - The Secondary Connection is disabled by default, so there is PPPoE
connection only. This is recommended.
z Dynamic IP - You can check this radio button to use Dynamic IP as the secondary
connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
z Static IP - You can check this radio button to use Static IP as the secondary
connection to connect to the local area network provided by ISP.
¾ Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established
when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps
active all the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number
of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
¾ Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was
down.
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¾ Time-based Connecting - The connection will only be established in the period from the
start time to the end time (both are in HH:MM format).
Note:
)
Only when you have configured the system time on System Tools -> Time page, will the
Time-based Connecting function can take effect.
¾ Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/ Disconnect button to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified inactivity
period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
If you want to do some advanced configurations, please click the Advanced button, and the
page shown in Figure 4-16 will then appear:
Figure 4-16 PPPoE Advanced Settings
¾ MTU Size - The default MTU size is “1480” bytes, which is usually fine. It is not
recommended that you change the default MTU Size unless required by your ISP.
¾ Service Name/AC Name - The service name and AC (Access Concentrator) name, which
should not be configured unless you are sure it is necessary for your ISP.
leaving these fields blank will work.
¾ ISP Specified IP Address - If your ISP does not automatically assign IP addresses to the
Router during login, please click “Use IP address specified by ISP” check box and enter
the IP address provided by your ISP in dotted-decimal notation.
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¾ Detect Online Interval - The Router will detect Access Concentrator online at every
interval. The default value is “0”. You can input the value between “0”and “120”. The value
“0” means no detect.
¾ DNS IP address - If your ISP does not automatically assign DNS addresses to the Router
during login, please click “Use the following DNS servers” check box and enter the IP
address in dotted-decimal notation of your ISP’s primary DNS server. If a secondary DNS
server address is available, enter it as well.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
4. If your ISP provides BigPond Cable (or Heart Beat Signal) connection, please select
BigPond Cable. And you should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-17):
Figure 4-17 WAN – BigPond Cable
¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
¾ Auth Server - Enter the authenticating server IP address or host name.
¾ Auth Domain - Type in the domain suffix server name based on your location.
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e.g.
NSW / ACT - nsw.bigpond.net.au
VIC / TAS / WA / SA / NT - vic.bigpond.net.au
QLD - qld.bigpond.net.au
¾ MTU Size - The normal MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit) value for most Ethernet
networks is 1500 Bytes. It is not recommended that you change the default MTU Size
unless required by your ISP.
¾ Connect on Demand - In this mode, the Internet connection can be terminated
automatically after a specified inactivity period (Max Idle Time) and be re-established
when you attempt to access the Internet again. If you want your Internet connection keeps
active all the time, please enter “0” in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number
of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet access disconnects.
¾ Connect Automatically - The connection can be re-established automatically when it was
down.
¾ Connect Manually - You can click the Connect/Disconnect button to connect/disconnect
immediately. This mode also supports the Max Idle Time function as Connect on Demand
mode. The Internet connection can be disconnected automatically after a specified
inactivity period and re-established when you attempt to access the Internet again.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to
disconnect immediately.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be terminated although you specify a time to Max
Idle Time because some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the background.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
5. If your ISP provides L2TP connection, please select L2TP/Russia L2TP option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-18):
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Figure 4-18 L2TP Settings
¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP. Click the Connect
button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to disconnect immediately.
¾ Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
¾ Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use
this option, click the radio button.
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¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect
manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect
from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection
automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click
the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0"
in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have
the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to
Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the
background.
6. If your ISP provides PPTP connection, please select PPTP/Russia PPTP option. And you
should enter the following parameters (Figure 4-19):
Figure 4-19 PPTP Settings
¾ User Name/Password - Enter the User Name and Password provided by your ISP. These
fields are case-sensitive.
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¾ Dynamic IP/ Static IP - Choose either as you are given by your ISP and enter the ISP’s IP
address or the domain name.
If you choose static IP and enter the domain name, you should also enter the DNS
assigned by your ISP. And click the Save button.
Click the Connect button to connect immediately. Click the Disconnect button to
disconnect immediately.
¾ Connect on Demand - You can configure the Router to disconnect from your Internet
connection after a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time). If your Internet connection
has been terminated due to inactivity, Connect on Demand enables the Router to
automatically re-establish your connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet
again. If you wish to activate Connect on Demand, click the radio button. If you want your
Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter 0 in the Max Idle Time field.
Otherwise, enter the number of minutes you want to have elapsed before your Internet
connection terminates.
¾ Connect Automatically - Connect automatically after the Router is disconnected. To use
this option, click the radio button.
¾ Connect Manually - You can configure the Router to make it connect or disconnect
manually. After a specified period of inactivity (Max Idle Time), the Router will disconnect
from your Internet connection, and you will not be able to re-establish your connection
automatically as soon as you attempt to access the Internet again. To use this option, click
the radio button. If you want your Internet connection to remain active at all times, enter "0"
in the Max Idle Time field. Otherwise, enter the number in minutes that you wish to have
the Internet connecting last unless a new link is requested.
Caution: Sometimes the connection cannot be disconnected although you specify a time to
Max Idle Time, since some applications are visiting the Internet continually in the
background.
Note:
)
If you don't know how to choose the appropriate connection type, click the Detect button to
allow the Router to automatically search your Internet connection for servers and protocols. The
connection type will be reported when an active Internet service is successfully detected by the
Router. This report is for your reference only. To make sure the connection type your ISP
provides, please refer to the ISP. The various types of Internet connections that the Router can
detect are as follows:
z PPPoE - Connections which use PPPoE that requires a user name and password.
z Dynamic IP - Connections which use dynamic IP address assignment.
z Static IP - Connections which use static IP address assignment.
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The Router can not detect PPTP/L2TP/BigPond connections with your ISP. If your ISP uses
one of these protocols, then you must configure your connection manually.
4.5.4 MAC Clone
Choose menu “Network→MAC Clone”, you can configure the MAC address of the WAN on
the screen below, Figure 4-20:
Figure 4-20 MAC Address Clone
Some ISPs require that you register the MAC Address of your adapter. Changes are rarely
needed here.
¾ WAN MAC Address - This field displays the current MAC address of the WAN port. If
your ISP requires you to register the MAC address, please enter the correct MAC address
into this field in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format(X is any hexadecimal digit).
¾ Your PC's MAC Address - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is
managing the Router. If the MAC address is required, you can click the Clone MAC
Address To button and this MAC address will fill in the WAN MAC Address field.
Click Restore Factory MAC to restore the MAC address of WAN port to the factory default
value.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
Note:
)
Only the PC on your LAN can use the MAC Address Clone function.
4.5.5 LAN
Choose menu “Network→LAN”, you can configure the IP parameters of the LAN on the screen
as below.
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Figure 4-21 LAN
¾ MAC Address - The physical address of the Router, as seen from the LAN. The value
can't be changed.
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address of your Router or reset it in dotted-decimal notation
(factory default: 192.168.0.254).
¾ Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Normally use
255.255.255.0 as the subnet mask.
Note:
)
1) If you change the IP Address of LAN, you must use the new IP Address to login the Router.
2) If the new LAN IP Address you set is not in the same subnet, the IP Address pool of the
DHCP server will change accordingly at the same time，while the Virtual Server and DMZ
Host will not take effect until they are re-configured.
4.6 Wireless
Figure 4-22 Wireless menu
There are five submenus under the Wireless menu (shown in
Wireless Security, Wireless MAC Filtering, Wireless Advanced and Wireless Statistics.
Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
Figure 4-22): Wireless Settings,
4.6.1 Wireless Settings
Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Settings”, you can configure the basic settings for the
wireless network on this page.
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Figure 4-23 Wireless Settings
¾ Wireless Network Name - Enter a value of up to 32 characters. The same name of
Wireless Network Name must be assigned to all wireless devices in your network.
Considering your wireless network security, the default Wireless Network Name is set to
be TP-LINK_POCKET_3020_XXXXXX (XXXXXX indicates the last six unique numbers of
each Router’s MAC address). This value is case-sensitive. For example, TEST is NOT the
same as test.
¾ Region - Select your region from the pull-down list. This field specifies the region where
the wireless function of the Router can be used. It may be illegal to use the wireless
function of the Router in a region other than one of those specified in this field. If your
country or region is not listed, please contact your local government agency for
assistance.
Note:
)
Limited by local law regulations, version for North America does not have region selection option.
¾ Channel - This field determines which operating frequency will be used. The default
channel is set to Auto, so the Router will choose the best channel automatically. It is not
necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with
another nearby access point.
¾ Mode - Select the desired mode. The default setting is 11bgn mixed.
11b only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11b.
11g only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11g.
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11n only - Select if all of your wireless clients are 802.11n.
11bg mixed - Select if you are using both 802.11b and 802.11g wireless clients.
11bgn mixed - Select if you are using a mix of 802.11b, 11g, and 11n wireless clients.
Select the desired wireless mode. When 802.11g mode is selected, only 802.11g wireless
stations can connect to the Router. When 802.11n mode is selected, only 802.11n
wireless stations can connect to the AP. It is strongly recommended that you set the Mode
to 802.11b&g&n, and all of 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n wireless stations can connect
to the Router.
¾ Channel width - Select any channel width from the pull-down list. The default setting is
automatic, which can adjust the channel width for your clients automatically.
Note:
)
If 11b only, 11g only, or 11bg mixed is selected in the Mode field, the Channel Width
selecting field will turn grey and the value will become 20M, which is unable to be changed.
¾ Max Tx Rate - You can limit the maximum tx rate of the Router through this field.
¾ Enable Wireless Router Radio - The wireless radio of this Router can be enabled or
disabled to allow wireless stations access.
¾ Enable SSID Broadcast - When wireless clients survey the local area for wireless networks
to associate with, they will detect the SSID broadcast by the Router. If you select the Enable
SSID Broadcast checkbox, the Wireless Router will broadcast its name (SSID) on the air.
¾ Enable WDS Bridging - Check this box to enable WDS Bridging. With this function, the
Router can bridge two or more WLANs. If this checkbox is selected, you will have to set the
following parameters as shown below. Make sure the following settings are correct
¾ SSID(to be bridged) - The SSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the search function to select the SSID to join.
¾ BSSID(to be bridged) - The BSSID of the AP your Router is going to connect to as a
client. You can also use the search function to select the BSSID to join.
¾ Survey - Click this button, you can search the AP which runs in the current channel.
¾ Key type - This option should be chosen according to the AP's security configuration.
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¾ WEP Index - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the index of the WEP key.
¾ Auth Type - This option should be chosen if the key type is WEP(ASCII) or
WEP(HEX).It indicates the authorization type of the Root AP.
¾ Password - If the AP your Router is going to connect needs password, you need to fill
the password in this blank.
4.6.2 Wireless Security
Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Security”, you can configure the security settings of your
wireless network.
There are five wireless security modes supported by the Router: WEP (Wired Equivalent
Privacy), WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access), WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2), WPA2-PSK
(Pre-Shared Key), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key).
Figure 4-24
¾ Disable Security
- If you do not want to use wireless security, select this check box, but it’s
strongly recommended to choose one of the following modes to enable security.
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¾ WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended) - It’s the WPA/WPA2 authentication type
based on pre-shared passphrase.
• Version - you can choose the version of the WPA-PSK security on the drop-down list.
The default setting is Automatic, which can select
or WPA2-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA) automatically based on the wireless station's
capability and request.
• Encryption - When WPA-PSK or WPA is set as the Authentication Type, you can select
either Automatic, or TKIP or AES as Encryption.
Note:
)
If you check the WPA/WPA2 – Personal (Recommended) radio button and choose TKIP
encryption, you will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 4-25.
WPA-PSK (Pre-shared key of WPA)
Figure 4-25
• PSK Password - You can enter ASCII characters between 8 and 63 characters or 8 to
64 Hexadecimal characters.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
Be sure to click the Save button to save your settings on this page.
¾ WPA /WPA2 - Enterprise - It’s based on Radius Server.
• Version - you can choose the version of the WPA security on the pull-down list. The
default setting is Automatic, which can select
(WPA version 2) automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
• Encryption - You can select either Automatic, or TKIP or AES.
Note:
)
If you check the WPA/WPA2 - Enterprise radio button and choose TKIP encryption, you
will find a notice in red as shown in Figure 4-26.
WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) or WPA2
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Figure 4-26
• Radius Server IP - Enter the IP address of the Radius Server.
• Radius Port - Enter the port that radius service used.
• Radius Password - Enter the password for the Radius Server.
• Group Key Update Period - Specify the group key update interval in seconds. The
value should be 30 or above. Enter 0 to disable the update.
¾ WEP - It is based on the IEEE 802.11 standard. If you select this check box, you will find a
notice in red as show in Figure 4-27.
Figure 4-27
• Type - you can choose the type for the WEP security on the pull-down list. The default
setting is Automatic, which can select
Open System or Shared Key authentication type
automatically based on the wireless station's capability and request.
• WEP Key Format - Hexadecimal and ASCII formats are provided. Hexadecimal
format stands for any combination of hexadecimal digits (0-9, a-f, A-F) in the specified
length. ASCII format stands for any combination of keyboard characters in the specified
length.
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• WEP Key- Select which of the four keys will be used and enter the matching WEP key
that you create. Make sure these values are identical on all wireless stations in your
network.
• Key Type - You can select the WEP key length (64-bit, or 128-bit, or 152-bit.) for
encryption. "Disabled" means this WEP key entry is invalid.
64-bit -
not promoted) or 5 ASCII characters.
128-bit - You can enter 26 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key
is not promoted) or 13 ASCII characters.
152-bit - You can enter 32 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key
is not promoted) or 16 ASCII characters.
)
If you do not set the key, the wireless security function is still disabled even if you have
selected Shared Key as Authentication Type.
You can enter 10 hexadecimal digits (any combination of 0-9, a-f, A-F, zero key is
Note:
4.6.3 Wireless MAC Filtering
Choose menu “Wireless → Wireless MAC Filtering”, you can control the wireless access by
configuring the Wireless MAC Address Filtering function, shown in Figure 4-28.
Figure 4-28 Wireless MAC address Filtering
To filter wireless users by MAC Address, click Enable. The default setting is Disabled.
¾ MAC Address - The wireless station's MAC address that you want to filter.
¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
¾ Description - A simple description of the wireless station.
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To Add a Wireless MAC Address filtering entry, click the Add New… button. The "Add or
Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry" page will appear, shown in Figure 4-29:
Figure 4-29 Add or Modify Wireless MAC Address Filtering entry
To add a MAC Address Filtering entry, follow these instructions:
1. Enter the appropriate MAC Address into the MAC Address field. The format of the MAC
Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). For example:
00-0A-EB-00-07-8A.
2. Enter a simple description of the wireless station in the Description field. For example:
Wireless station A.
3. Status - Select Enabled or Disabled for this entry on the Status pull-down list.
4. Click the Save button to save this entry.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page
Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
For example: If you desire that the wireless station A with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-8A
and the wireless station B with MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-23-11 are able to access the Router,
but all the other wireless stations cannot access the Router, you can configure the Wireless
MAC Filtering list by following these steps:
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1. Click the Enable button to enable this function.
2. Select the radio button: Allow the stations specified by any enabled entries in the list to
access for Filtering Rules.
3. Delete all or disable all entries if there are any entries already.
4. Click the Add New... button and enter the MAC address 00-0A-EB-00-07-8A
/00-0A-EB-00-23-11 in the MAC Address field, then enter wireless station A/B in the
Description field, while select Enabled in the Status pull-down list. Finally, click the Save
and the Back button.
The filtering rules that configured should be similar to the following list:
4.6.4 Wireless Advanced
Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Advanced”, you can configure the advanced settings of
your wireless network.
Figure 4-30 Wireless Advanced
¾ Beacon Interval - Enter a value between 40-1000 milliseconds for Beacon Interval here.
The beacons are the packets sent by the router to synchronize a wireless network. Beacon
Interval value determines the time interval of the beacons. The default value is 100.
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¾ RTS Threshold - Here you can specify the RTS (Request to Send) Threshold. If the
packet is larger than the specified RTS Threshold size, the router will send RTS frames to
a particular receiving station and negotiate the sending of a data frame. The default value
is 2346.
¾ Fragmentation Threshold - This value is the maximum size determining whether packets
will be fragmented. Setting the Fragmentation Threshold too low may result in poor
network performance since excessive packets. 2346 is the default setting and is
recommended.
¾ DTIM Interval - This value determines the interval of the Delivery Traffic Indication
Message (DTIM). A DTIM field is a countdown field informing clients of the next window for
listening to broadcast and multicast messages. When the Router has buffered broadcast
or multicast messages for associated clients, it sends the next DTIM with a DTIM Interval
value. You can specify the value between 1-255 Beacon Intervals. The default value is 1,
which indicates the DTIM Interval is the same as Beacon Interval.
¾ Enable WMM - WMM function can guarantee the packets with high- priority messages
being transmitted preferentially. It is strongly recommended enabled.
¾ Enable Short GI - This function is recommended for it will increase the data capacity by
reducing the guard interval time
¾ Enabled AP Isolation - This function can isolate wireless stations on your network from
.
each other. Wireless devices will be able to communicate with the Router but not with each
other. To use this function, check this box. AP Isolation is disabled by default.
Note:
)
If you are not familiar with the setting items on this page, it's strongly recommended to keep the
provided default values; otherwise it may result in lower wireless network performance.
4.6.5 Wireless Statistics
Choose menu “Wireless→Wireless Statistics”, you can see the MAC Address, Current Status,
Received Packets and Sent Packets for each connected wireless station.
Figure 4-31 The Router attached wireless stations
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¾ MAC Address - The connected wireless station's MAC address
¾ Current Status - The connected wireless station's running status, one of STA-AUTH /
STA-ASSOC / STA-JOINED / WPA / WPA-PSK / WPA2 / WPA2-PSK / AP-UP /
AP-DOWN / Disconnected
¾ Received Packets - Packets received by the station
¾ Sent Packets - Packets sent by the station
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the
current connected wireless stations, click on the Refresh button.
If the numbers of connected wireless stations go beyond one page, click the Next button to go
to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous page.
Note:
)
This page will be refreshed automatically every 5 seconds.
4.7 DHCP
Figure 4-32 The DHCP menu
There are three submenus under the DHCP menu (shown in
DHCP Clients List and Address Reservation. Click any of them, and you will be able to
configure the corresponding function.
4.7.1 DHCP Settings
Choose menu “DHCP→DHCP Settings”, you can configure the DHCP Server on the page
(shown in
Protocol) server, which provides the TCP/IP configuration for all the PC(s) that are connected to
the Router on the LAN.
Figure 4-33).The Router is set up by default as a DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Figure 4-32): DHCP Settings,
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Figure 4-33 DHCP Settings
¾ DHCP Server - Enable or Disable the DHCP server. If you disable the Server, you must
have another DHCP server within your network or else you must configure the computer
manually.
¾ Start IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to start with when
assigning IP addresses. 192.168.0.100 is the default start address.
¾ End IP Address - Specify an IP address for the DHCP Server to end with when assigning
IP addresses. 192.168.0.199 is the default end address.
¾ Address Lease Time - The Address Lease Time is the amount of time a network user
will be allowed connection to the Router with their current dynamic IP Address. Enter the
amount of time in minutes and the user will be "leased" this dynamic IP Address. After the
time is up, the user will be automatically assigned a new dynamic IP address. The range
of the time is 1 ~ 2880 minutes. The default value is 120 minutes.
¾ Default Gateway - (Optional) Suggest to input the IP address of the LAN port of the
Router, default value is 192.168.0.254.
¾ Default Domain - (Optional) Input the domain name of your network.
¾ Primary DNS - (Optional) Input the DNS IP address provided by your ISP. Or consult your
ISP.
¾ Secondary DNS - (Optional) Input the IP address of another DNS server if your ISP
provides two DNS servers.
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To use the DHCP server function of the Router, you must configure all computers on the LAN as
"Obtain an IP address automatically" mode.
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4.7.2 DHCP Clients List
Choose menu “DHCP→DHCP Clients List”, you can view the information about the clients
attached to the Router in the next screen (shown in Figure 4-34
).
Figure 4-34 DHCP Clients List
¾ ID - The index of the DHCP Client
¾ Client Name - The name of the DHCP client
¾ MAC Address - The MAC address of the DHCP client
¾ Assigned IP - The IP address that the Router has allocated to the DHCP client.
¾ Lease Time - The time of the DHCP client leased. After the dynamic IP address has
expired, a new dynamic IP address will be automatically assigned to the user.
You cannot change any of the values on this page. To update this page and to show the
current attached devices, click the Refresh button.
4.7.3 Address Reservation
Choose menu “DHCP→Address Reservation”, you can view and add a reserved addresses
for clients via the next screen (shown in Figure 4-35).When you specify a reserved IP address
for a PC on the LAN, that PC will always receive the same IP address each time when it
accesses the DHCP server. Reserved IP addresses should be assigned to the servers that
require permanent IP settings.
Figure 4-35 Address Reservation
¾ MAC Address - The MAC address of the PC for which you want to reserve IP address.
¾ Assigned IP Address - The IP address of the Router reserved.
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¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To Reserve IP addresses:
1. Click the Add New … button. (Pop-up Figure 4-36)
2. Enter the MAC address (in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format.) and IP address in
dotted-decimal notation of the computer you wish to add.
3. Click the Save button when finished.
Figure 4-36 Add or Modify an Address Reservation Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable/ Disable All button to make all entries enabled/disabled
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the
previous page.
4.8 Forwarding
Figure 4-37 The Forwarding menu
There are four submenus under the Forwarding menu (shown in Figure 4-37): Virtual Servers,
Port Triggering, DMZ and UPnP. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the
corresponding function.
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4.8.1 Virtual Servers
Choose menu “Forwarding→Virtual Servers”, you can view and add virtual servers in the
next screen (shown in Figure 4-38). Virtual servers can be used for setting up public services
on your LAN, such as DNS, Email and FTP. A virtual server is defined as a service port, and all
requests from the Internet to this service port will be redirected to the computer specified by
the server IP. Any PC that was used for a virtual server must have a static or reserved IP
Address because its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.
Figure 4-38 Virtual Servers
¾ Service Port - The numbers of External Ports. You can type a service port or a range of
service ports (in XXX – YYY format, XXX is the start port number, YYY is the end port
number).
¾ Internal Port - The Internal Service Port number of the PC running the service application.
You can leave it blank if the Internal Port is the same as the Service Port, or enter a
specific port number when Service Port is a single one.
¾ IP Address - The IP Address of the PC providing the service application.
¾ Protocol - The protocol used for this application, either TCP, UDP, or All (all protocols
supported by the Router).
¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To setup a virtual server entry:
1. Click the Add New… button. (pop-up Figure 4-39)
2. Select the service you want to use from the Common Service Port list. If the Common
Service Port list does not have the service that you want to use, type the number of the
service port or service port range in the Service Port box.
3. Type the IP Address of the computer in the IP Address box.
4. Select the protocol used for this application, either TCP or UDP, or All.
5. Select the Enable check box to enable the virtual server.
6. Click the Save button.
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Figure 4-39 Add or Modify a Virtual Server Entry
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If your computer or server has more than one type of available service, please select another
service, and enter the same IP Address for that computer or server.
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable/ Disable All button to make all entries enabled/ disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries.
Click the Next button to go to the next page and click the Previous button to return the previous
page.
Note:
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If you set the service port of the virtual server as 80, you must set the Web management port on
Security –> Remote Management page to be any other value except 80 such as 8080.
Otherwise there will be a conflict to disable the virtual server.
4.8.2 Port Triggering
Choose menu “Forwarding→Port Triggering”, you can view and add port triggering in the next
screen (shown in Figure 4-40). Some applications require multiple connections, like Internet
ames, video conferencing, Internet calling and so on. These applications cannot work with a
pure NAT Router. Port Triggering is used for some of these applications that can work with an
NAT Router.
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Figure 4-40 Port Triggering
Once the Router is configured, the operation is as follows:
1. A local host makes an outgoing connection using a destination port number defined in the
Trigger Port field.
2. The Router records this connection, opens the incoming port or ports associated with this
entry in the Port Triggering table, and associates them with the local host.
3. When necessary the external host will be able to connect to the local host using one of the
ports defined in the Incoming Ports field.
¾ Trigger Port - The port for outgoing traffic. An outgoing connection using this port will
"Trigger" this rule.
¾ Trigger Protocol - The protocol used for Trigger Ports, either TCP, UDP, or All (all
protocols supported by the Router).
¾ Incoming Port - The port or port range used by the remote system when it responds to the
outgoing request. A response using one of these ports will be forwarded to the PC that
triggered this rule. You can input at most 5 groups of ports (or port section). Every group of
ports must be set apart with ",". For example, 2000-2038, 2050-2051, 2085, 3010-3030.
¾ Incoming Protocol - The protocol used for Incoming Ports Range, either TCP or UDP, or
ALL (all protocols supported by the Router).
¾ Status - The status of this entry either Enabled or Disabled.
To add a new rule, follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New… button, the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-41.
2. Select a common application from the Common Applications drop-down list, then the
Trigger Port field and the Incoming Ports field will be automatically filled. If the Common
Applications do not have the application you need, enter the Trigger Port and the
Incoming Ports manually.
3. Select the protocol used for Trigger Port from the Trigger Protocol drop-down list, either
TCP, UDP, or All.
4. Select the protocol used for Incoming Ports from the Incoming Protocol drop-down list,
either TCP or UDP, or All.
5. Select Enable in Status field.
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6. Click the Save button to save the new rule.
Figure 4-41 Add or Modify a Triggering Entry
To modify or delete an existing entry:
1. Click the Modify in the entry you want to modify. If you want to delete the entry, click the
Delete.
2. Modify the information.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to make all entries enabled
Click the Disable All button to make all entries disabled.
Click the Delete All button to delete all entries
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1) When the trigger connection is released, the according opening ports will be closed.
2) Each rule allowed to be used only by one host on LAN synchronously. The trigger
connection of other hosts on LAN will be refused.
3) Incoming Port Range cannot overlap each other.
4.8.3 DMZ
Choose menu “Forwarding→DMZ”, you can view and configure DMZ host in the screen
(shown in Figure 4-42).The DMZ host feature allows one local host to be exposed to the
Internet for a special-purpose service such as Internet gaming or videoconferencing. DMZ host
forwards all the ports at the same time. Any PC whose port is being forwarded must have its
DHCP client function disabled and should have a new static IP Address assigned to it because
its IP Address may be changed when using the DHCP function.
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Figure 4-42 DMZ
To assign a computer or server to be a DMZ server:
1. Click the Enable radio button
2. Enter the local host IP Address in the DMZ Host IP Address field
3. Click the Save button.
Note:
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After you set the DMZ host, the firewall related to the host will not work.
4.8.4 UPnP
Choose menu “Forwarding→UPnP”, you can view the information about UPnP(Universal Plug
and Play) in the screen (shown in Figure 4-43).The UPnP feature allows the devices, such as
Internet computers, to access the local host resources or devices as needed. UPnP devices
can be automatically discovered by the UPnP service application on the LAN.
Figure 4-43 UPnP Setting
¾ Current UPnP Status - UPnP can be enabled or disabled by clicking the Enable or
Disable button. As allowing this may present a risk to security, this feature is enabled by
default.
¾ Current UPnP Settings List - This table displays the current UPnP information.
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z App Description -The description provided by the application in the UPnP request
z External Port - External port, which the router opened for the application.
z Protocol - Shows which type of protocol is opened.
z Internal Port - Internal port, which the router opened for local host.
z IP Address - The UPnP device that is currently accessing the router.
z Status - The port’s status displayed here. “Enabled” means that port is still active.
Otherwise, the port is inactive.
Click Refresh to update the Current UPnP Settings List.
4.9 Security
Figure 4-44 The Security menu
There are four submenus under the Security menu as shown in Figure 4-44: Basic Security,
Advanced Security, Local Management and Remote Management. Click any of them, and
you will be able to configure the corresponding function.
4.9.1 Basic Security
Choose menu “Security → Basic Security”, you can configure the basic security in the
screen as shown in Figure 4-45.
Figure 4-45 Basic Security
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¾ Firewall - A firewall protects your network from the outside world. Here you can enable or
disable the Router’s firewall.
z SPI Firewall - SPI (Stateful Packet Inspection, also known as dynamic packet filtering)
helps to prevent cyber attacks by tracking more state per session. It validates that the
traffic passing through the session conforms to the protocol. SPI Firewall is enabled by
factory default. If you want all the computers on the LAN exposed to the outside world,
you can disable it.
¾ VPN - VPN Passthrough must be enabled if you want to allow VPN tunnels using IPSec,
PPTP, or L2TP protocols to pass through the Router’s firewall.
z PPTP Passthrough - Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) allows the
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) to be tunneled through an IP network. To allow PPTP
tunnels to pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable.
z L2TP Passthrough - Layer 2 Tunneling Protocol (L2TP) is the method used to enable
Point-to-Point sessions via the Internet on the Layer 2 level. To allow L2TP tunnels to
pass through the Router, keep the default, Enable.
z IPSec Passthrough - Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) is a suite of protocols for
ensuring private, secure communications over Internet Protocol (IP) networks, through
the use of cryptographic security services. To allow IPSec tunnels to pass through the
Router, keep the default, Enable.
¾ ALG - It is recommended to enable Application Layer Gateway (ALG) because ALG allows
customized Network Address Translation (NAT) traversal filters to be plugged into the
gateway to support address and port translation for certain application layer "control/data"
protocols such as FTP, TFTP, H323, RTSP etc.
z FTP ALG - Select Enable, to allow FTP servers to operate properly.
z TFTP ALG - Select Enable, to allow TFTP servers to operate properly.
z H323 ALG - Select Enable, to allow H323 services to operate properly.
z RTSP ALG - Select Enable, to allow RTSP services to operate properly.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
4.9.2 Advanced Security
Choose menu “Security → Advanced Security”, you can protect the Router from being
attacked by TCP-SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood in the screen as shown in Figure
4-46.
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Figure 4-46 Advanced Security
¾ Packets Statistics Interval (5~60) - The default value is 10. Select a value between 5
and 60 seconds from the drop-down list. The Packets Statistics Interval value indicates
the time section of the packets statistics. The result of the statistics is used for analysis by
SYN Flood, UDP Flood and ICMP-Flood.
¾ DoS Protection - Denial of Service protection. Check the Enable or Disable button to
enable or disable the DoS protection function. Only when it is enabled, will the flood filters
be enabled.
¾ Enable ICMP-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the ICMP-FLOOD Attack
Filtering.
¾ ICMP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current ICMP-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set
value, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.
¾ Enable UDP-FLOOD Filtering - Enable or Disable the UDP-FLOOD Filtering.
¾ UDP-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 500. Enter a value
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current UPD-FLOOD Packets number is beyond the set value,
the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.
¾ Enable TCP-SYN-FLOOD Attack Filtering - Enable or Disable the TCP-SYN-FLOOD
Attack Filtering.
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¾ TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets Threshold (5~3600) - The default value is 50. Enter a value
between 5 ~ 3600. When the current TCP-SYN-FLOOD Packets numbers is beyond the
set value, the Router will startup the blocking function immediately.
¾ Ignore Ping Packet From WAN Port - Enable or Disable Ignore Ping Packet From WAN
Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from the Internet cannot
access the Router.
¾ Forbid Ping Packet From LAN Port - Enable or Disable Forbid Ping Packet From LAN
Port. The default setting is disabled. If enabled, the ping packet from LAN cannot access
the Router. This function can be used to defend against some viruses.
Click the Save button to save the settings.
Click the Blocked DoS Host List button to display the DoS host table by blocking.
4.9.3 Local Management
Choose menu “Security → Local Management”, you can configure the management rule in
the screen as shown in Figure 4-47. The management feature allows you to deny computers in
LAN from accessing the Router.
Figure 4-47 Local Management
By default, the radio button “All the PCs on the LAN are allowed to access the Router's
Web-Based Utility” is checked. If you want to allow PCs with specific MAC Addresses to
access the Setup page of the Router's Web-Based Utility locally from inside the network, check
the radio button “Only the PCs listed can browse the built-in web pages to perform
Administrator tasks”, and then enter each MAC Address in a separate field. The format for the
MAC Address is XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX (X is any hexadecimal digit). Only the PCs with MAC
address listed can use the password to browse the built-in web pages to perform Administrator
tasks while all the others will be blocked.
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After click the Add button, your PC's MAC Address will be placed in the list above.
Click the Save button to save your settings.
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If your PC is blocked but you want to access the Router again, press and hold the Reset
Button on the front panel for at least 10 seconds to reset the Router’s factory defaults on the
Router’s Web-Based Utility.
4.9.4 Remote Management
Choose menu “Security → Remote Management”, you can configure the Remote
Management function in the screen as shown in Figure 4-48. This feature allows you to manage
your Router from a remote location via the Internet.
Figure 4-48 Remote Management
¾ Web Management Port - Web browser access normally uses the standard HTTP service
port 80. This Router's default remote management web port number is 80. For greater
security, you can change the remote management web port to a custom port by entering
that number in the box provided. Choose a number between 1 and 65534 but do not use
the number of any common service port.
¾ Remote Management IP Address - This is the current address you will use when
accessing your Router from the Internet. This function is disabled when the IP address is
set to the default value of 0.0.0.0. To enable this function change 0.0.0.0 to a valid IP
address. If set to 255.255.255.255, then all the hosts can access the Router from internet.
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1) To access the Router, you should type your Router's WAN IP address into your browser's
address (in IE) or Location (in Navigator) box, followed by a colon and the custom port
number. For example, if your Router's WAN address is 202.96.12.8, and the port number
used is 8080, please enter http://202.96.12.8:8080 in your browser. Later, you may be
asked for the Router's password. After successfully entering the username and password,
you will be able to access the Router's web-based utility.
2) Be sure to change the Router's default password to a very secure password.
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4.10 Parental Control
Choose menu “Parental Control”, and you can configure the parental control in the screen as
shown in Figure 4-49. The Parental Control function can be used to control the internet activities
of the child, limit the child to access certain websites and restrict the time of surfing.
Figure 4-49 Parental Control Settings
¾ Parental Control - Check Enable if you want this function to take effect, otherwise check
Disable.
¾ MAC Address of Parental PC - In this field, enter the MAC address of the controlling PC,
or you can make use of the Copy To Above button below.
¾ MAC Address of Your PC - This field displays the MAC address of the PC that is
managing this Router. If the MAC Address of your adapter is registered, you can click the
Copy To Above button to fill this address to the MAC Address of Parental PC field above.
¾ Website Description - Description of the allowed website for the PC controlled.
¾ Schedule - The time period allowed for the PC controlled to access the Internet. For
detailed information, please go to “Access Control → Schedule”.
¾ Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing entry.
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop-up as shown in Figure 4-50.
2. Enter the MAC address of the PC (e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA) you’d like to control in the MAC
Address of Child PC field. Or you can choose the MAC address from the All Address in
Current LAN drop-down list.
3. Give a description (e.g. Allow Google) for the website allowed to be accessed in the
Website Description field.
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4. Enter the allowed domain name of the website, either the full name or the keywords (e.g.
google) in the Allowed Domain Name field. Any domain name with keywords in it
(www.google.com
, www.google.com.hk) will be allowed.
5. Select from the Effective Time drop-down list the schedule (e.g. Schedule_1) you want the
entry to take effect. If there are not suitable schedules for you, click the Schedule in red
below to go to the Advance Schedule Settings page and create the schedule you need.
6. In the Status field, you can select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.
7. Click the Save button.
Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list.
Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list.
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous
page.
Figure 4-50 Add or Modify Parental Control Entry
For example: If you desire that the child PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA can access
www.google.com on Saturday only while the parent PC with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB
is without any restriction, you should follow the settings below.
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1. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to enter the Parental Control Settings page.
Check Enable and enter the MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-BB in the MAC Address of
Parental PC field.
2. Click “Access Control → Schedule” on the left to enter the Schedule Settings page. Click
Add New... button to create a new schedule with Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day
is Sat and Time is all day-24 hours.
3. Click “Parental Control” menu on the left to go back to the Add or Modify Parental Control
Entry page:
z Click Add New... button.
z Enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA in the MAC Address of Child PC field.
z Enter “Allow Google” in the Website Description field.
z Enter “www.google.com” in the Allowed Domain Name field.
z Select “Schedule_1” you create just now from the Effective Time drop-down list.
z In Status field, select Enable.
4. Click Save to complete the settings.
Then you will go back to the Parental Control Settings page and see the following list, as
shown in Figure 4-51.
Figure 4-51 Parental Control Settings
4.11 Access Control
Figure 4-52 Access Control
There are four submenus under the Access Control menu as shown in Figure 4-52: Rule, Host,
Target and Schedule. Click any of them, and you will be able to configure the corresponding
function.
4.11.1 Rule
Choose menu “Access Control → Rule”, and then you can view and set Access Control rules
in the screen as shown in Figure 5-47.
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Figure 4-53 Access Control Rule Management
¾ Enable Internet Access Control - Select the check box to enable the Internet Access
Control function, so the Default Filter Policy can take effect.
¾ Rule Name - Here displays the name of the rule and this name is unique.
¾ Host - Here displays the host selected in the corresponding rule.
¾ Target - Here displays the target selected in the corresponding rule.
¾ Schedule - Here displays the schedule selected in the corresponding rule.
¾ Enable - Here displays the status of the rule, enabled or not. Check this option to enable a
specific entry.
¾ Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing rule.
¾ Setup Wizard - Click the Setup Wizard button to create a new rule entry.
¾ Add New... - Click the Add New... button to add a new rule entry.
¾ Enable All - Click the Enable All button to enable all the rules in the list.
¾ Disable All - Click the Disable All button to disable all the rules in the list.
¾ Delete All - Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.
¾ Move - You can change the entry’s order as desired. Enter in the first box the ID number of
the entry you want to move and in the second box another ID number, and then click the
Move button to change the entries’ order.
¾ Next - Click the Next button to go to the next page.
¾ Previous - Click the Previous button to return to the previous page.
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There are two methods to add a new rule.
Method One:
1. Click Setup Wizard button and the next screen will appear as shown in Figure 4-54.
Figure 4-54 Quick Setup – Create a Host Entry
¾ Host Description - In this field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).
¾ Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and MAC Address. You can select either of
them from the drop-down list.
If the IP Address is selected, you can see the following item:
¾ LAN IP Address - Enter the IP address or address range of the host in dotted-decimal
format (e.g. 192.168.0.23).
If the MAC Address is selected, you can see the following item:
¾ MAC Address - Enter the MAC address of the host in XX-XX-XX-XX-XX-XX format
(e.g. 00-11-22-33-44-AA).
2. Click Next when finishing creating the host entry, and the next screen will appear as shown
in Figure 4-55.
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Figure 4-55 Quick Setup – Create an Access Target Entry
¾ Target Description - In this field, create a description for the target. Note that this
description should be unique (e.g. Target_1).
¾ Mode - Here are two options, IP Address and Domain Name. You can choose either
of them from the drop-down list.
If the IP Address is selected, you will see the following items:
¾ IP Address - Enter the IP address (or address range) of the target (targets) in
dotted-decimal format (e.g. 192.168.0.23).
¾ Target Port - Specify the port or port range for the target. For some common service
ports, you can make use of the Common Service Port item below.
¾ Protocol - Here are four options, All, TCP, UDP, and ICMP. Select one of them from
the drop-down list for the target.
¾ Common Service Port - Here lists some common service ports. Select one from the
drop-down list, and the corresponding port number will be filled in the Target Port field
automatically. For example, if you select "FTP", "21" will be filled in the Target Port
automatically.
If the Domain Name is selected, you will see the following items:
¾ Domain Name - Here you can enter 4 domain names, either the full name or the
keywords (for example, google). Any domain name with keywords in it
(www.google.com, www.google.cn) will be blocked or allowed.
3. Click Next when finishing creating the access target entry, and the next screen will appear
as shown in Figure 4-56.
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Figure 4-56 Quick Setup – Create an Advanced Schedule Entry
¾ Schedule Description - In this field, create a description for the schedule. Note that
this description should be unique (e.g. Schedule_1).
¾ Day - Choose Select Days and select the certain day (days), or choose Everyday.
¾ Time - Select "24 hours", or specify the Start Time and Stop Time yourself.
¾ Start Time - Enter the start time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For
example 0800 is 8:00.
¾ Stop Time - Enter the stop time in HHMM format (HHMM are 4 numbers). For
example 2000 is 20:00.
4. Click Next when finishing creating the advanced schedule entry, and the next screen will
appear as shown in Figure 4-57.
Figure 4-57 Quick Setup – Create an Internet Access Control Entry
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¾ Rule - In this field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be unique
(e.g. Rule_1).
¾ Host - In this field, select a host from the drop-down list for the rule. The default value
is the Host Description you set just now.
¾ Target - In this filed, select a target from the drop-down list for the rule. The default
value is the Target Description you set just now.
¾ Schedule - In this field, select a schedule from the drop-down list for the rule. The
default value is the Schedule Description you set just now.
¾ Status - In this field, there are two options, Enable or Disable. Select Enable so that
the rule will take effect. Select Disable so that the rule won't take effect.
5. Click Finish to complete adding a new rule.
Method Two:
1. Click the Add New… button and the next screen will pop up as shown in Figure 5-52.
2. Give a name (e.g. Rule_1) for the rule in the Rule Name field.
3. Select a host from the Host drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New Host List”.
4. Select a target from the Target drop-sown list or choose “Click Here To Add New Target
List”.
5. Select a schedule from the Schedule drop-down list or choose “Click Here To Add New
Schedule”.
6. In the Status field, select Enabled or Disabled to enable or disable your entry.
7. Click the Save button.
Figure 4-58 Add Internet Access Control Entry
For example: If you desire to allow the host with MAC address 00-11-22-33-44-AA to access
www.google.com only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and Sunday, and forbid other hosts in
the LAN to access the Internet, you should follow the settings below:
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1. Click the submenu Rule of Access Control in the left to return to the Rule List page.
Select Enable Internet Access Control and choose "Allow the packets specified by any
enabled access control policy to pass through the Router".
2. We recommend that you click Setup Wizard button to finish all the following settings.
3. Click the submenu Host of Access Control in the left to enter the Host List page. Add a
new entry with the Host Description is Host_1 and MAC Address is 00-11-22-33-44-AA.
4. Click the submenu Target of Access Control in the left to enter the Target List page. Add
a new entry with the Target Description is Target_1 and Domain Name is
www.google.com.
5. Click the submenu Schedule of Access Control in the left to enter the Schedule List page.
Add a new entry with the Schedule Description is Schedule_1, Day is Sat and Sun, Start
Time is 1800 and Stop Time is 2000.
6. Click the submenu Rule of Access Control in the left, Click Add New... button to add a
new rule as follows:
• In Rule Name field, create a name for the rule. Note that this name should be unique,
for example Rule_1.
• In Host field, select Host_1.
• In Target field, select Target_1.
• In Schedule field, select Schedule_1.
• In Status field, select Enable.
• Click Save to complete the settings.
Then you will go back to the Access Control Rule Management page and see the following list.
4.11.2 Host
Choose menu “Access Control → Host”, you can view and set a Host list in the screen as
shown in Figure 4-59. The host list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.
Figure 4-59 Host Settings
¾ Host Description - Here displays the description of the host and this description is unique.
¾ Information - Here displays the information about the host. It can be IP or MAC.
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¾ Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New… button.
2. In the Mode field, select IP Address or MAC Address.
z If you select IP Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-60.
1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).
2) In LAN IP Address field, enter the IP address.
z If you select MAC Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-61.
1) In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).
2) In MAC Address field, enter the MAC address.
3. Click the Save button to complete the settings.
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous
page.
Figure 4-60 Add or Modify a Host Entry
Figure 4-61 Add or Modify a Host Entry
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address
00-11-22-33-44-AA, you should first follow the settings below:
1. Click Add New... button in Figure 4-59 to enter the Add or Modify a Host Entry page.
2. In Mode field, select MAC Address from the drop-down list.
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3. In Host Description field, create a unique description for the host (e.g. Host_1).
4. In MAC Address field, enter 00-11-22-33-44-AA.
5. Click Save to complete the settings.
Then you will go back to the Host Settings page and see the following list.
4.11.3 Target
Choose menu “Access Control → Tar get”, you can view and set a Target list in the screen as
shown in Figure 4-62. The target list is necessary for the Access Control Rule.
Figure 4-62 Target Settings
Target Description - Here displays the description about the target and this description is
¾
unique.
¾ Information - The target can be IP address, port, or domain name.
¾ Modify - To modify or delete an existing entry.
To add a new entry, please follow the steps below.
1. Click the Add New… button.
2. In Mode field, select IP Address or Domain Name.
z If you select IP Address, the screen shown is Figure 4-63.
1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g.
Target_1).
2) In IP Address field, enter the IP address of the target.
3) Select a common service from Common Service Port drop-down list, so that the
Target Port will be automatically filled. If the Common Service Port drop-down
list doesn’t have the service you want, specify the Target Port manually.
4) In Protocol field, select TCP, UDP, ICMP or ALL.
z If you select Domain Name, the screen shown is Figure 4-64.
1) In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g.
Target_1).
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2) In Domain Name field, enter the domain name, either the full name or the
keywords (for example google) in the blank. Any domain name with keywords in it
(www.google.com, www.google.hk) will be blocked or allowed. You can enter 4
domain names.
3. Click the Save button.
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.
Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous
page.
Figure 4-63 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry
Figure 4-64 Add or Modify an Access Target Entry
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address
00-11-22-33-44-AA in the LAN to access www.google.com
only, you should first follow the
settings below:
1. Click Add New… button in Figure 4-62 to enter the Add or Modify an Access Target
Entry page.
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2. In Mode field, select Domain Name from the drop-down list.
3. In Target Description field, create a unique description for the target (e.g. Target_1).
4. In Domain Name field, enter www.google.com.
5. Click Save to complete the settings.
Then you will go back to the Target Settings page and see the following list.
4.11.4 Schedule
Choose menu “Access Control → Schedule”, you can view and set a Schedule list in the
next screen as shown in Figure 4-65. The Schedule list is necessary for the Access Control
Rule.
Figure 4-65 Schedule Settings
¾ Schedule Description - Here displays the description of the schedule and this description
is unique.
¾ Day - Here displays the day(s) in a week.
¾ Time - Here displays the time period in a day.
¾ Modify - Here you can edit or delete an existing schedule.
To add a new schedule, follow the steps below.
1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 4-65 and the next screen will pop-up as shown in
Figure 4-66.
2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule (e.g.
Schedule_1).
3. In Day field, select the day or days you need.
4. In Time field, you can select all day-24 hours or you may enter the Start Time and Stop
Time in the corresponding field.
5. Click Save to complete the settings.
Click the Delete All button to delete all the entries in the table.
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Click the Next button to go to the next page, or click the Previous button return to the previous
page.
Figure 4-66 Advanced Schedule Settings
For example: If you desire to restrict the internet activities of host with MAC address
00-11-22-33-44-AA to access www.google.com
only from 18:00 to 20:00 on Saturday and
Sunday, you should first follow the settings below:
1. Click Add New... button shown in Figure 4-65 to enter the Advanced Schedule Settings
page.
2. In Schedule Description field, create a unique description for the schedule (e.g.
Schedule_1).
3. In Day field, check the Select Days radio button and then select Sat and Sun.
4. In Time field, enter 1800 in Start Time field and 2000 in Stop Time field.
5. Click Save to complete the settings.
Then you will go back to the Schedule Settings page and see the following list.
4.12 Advanced Routing
Figure 4-67 Advanced Routing
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