Abocom WR5205G User manual

WR5205G/Wireless11nGigaRouter
WR5205G 802.11n 2T2R Giga Router
with USB2.0 Port
User’s Manual

Federal Communication Commission
Interference 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
needed.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user authority to operate the equipment.
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, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The user’s manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the
user that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CAUTION:
1.To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation distance of at least 20 cm
must be maintained between the antenna of this device and all persons.
2.This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter

Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1
Features.........................................................................................................................................1
Physical Details..............................................................................Error! Bookmark not defined.
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................3
Gateway Mode ............................................................................................................................3
Bridge (WDS) Mode...................................................................................................................3
Repeater (WDS+AP) Mode.....................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................5
Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................5
Login...............................................................................................................................................5
Setup Wizard...............................................................................................................................9
Internet.......................................................................................................................................14
Wireless.......................................................................................................................................21
Firewall........................................................................................................................................34
Administration ..........................................................................................................................40
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................45
Overview.....................................................................................................................................45
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................45
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................49
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................49
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................50
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................50
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................51
Overview.....................................................................................................................................51
General Problems.....................................................................................................................51
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................51
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................52
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................54
BSS................................................................................................................................................54
Channels......................................................................................................................................54
Security........................................................................................................................................54
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................55

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
The WR5205G 802.11n 3G Router with USB2.0 Port is a draft 802.11n/b/g compliant Wireless
Broadband Router with 4-port Fast Ethernet Switch. 802.11n 3G Router with USB2.0 Port with latest
Draft 802.11n technology that delivers up to 150Mbps wireless, provides multi-functional capabilities,
particularly the high-performance throughput and high-quality security to propose an integrated,
thorough SOHO solution. The incredible speed of 802.11n 3G Router with USB2.0 Port makes it
ideal for media-centric applications like streaming video, gaming, and Voice over IP technology,
ensure optimum performance and maximum coverage with an external antenna. With the 3G Router,
government employees or corporate users can create a wireless network and provide colleagues with
remote access to their secure private networks. By installing the 3G Router on a bus, train, or even a
boat, you can allow passengers to check e-mail or chat online while commuting.
Features
1.Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed date rate up to 300Mbps.
2.Support USB 2.0 storage fucntion device
3.Support WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with reset button.
4.High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPAPSK,WPA2PSK, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and
802.11i
5.Support Router, WDS (Bridge + Repeater)
6.Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
7.Easy configuration for home user setup.

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WPS
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Wireless >
WPS), then press the WPS button once on the Wireless Router,
the WPS LED will start to flash. To make a connection with other
WPS supported device within 3 minutes.
RESET Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default values.
LAN 1~4
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to the port. If required, any port can be connected to another
hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an "Uplink" port
when necessary.
WAN Connect the ADSL or Cable Modem here with RJ45 cable. If
your modem came with a cable, use the supplied cable,
otherwise, use a standard LAN cable.
POWER Connect the power supply adapter here.
USB 2.0 Port Insert the USB 3.5G card that provided by your ISP(Internet
Service Provider) here.

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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
Please go to the Wireless> WDS to set up the WDS function (Bridge or Repeater) of the Wireless
Router.
Gateway Mode
The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint
WAN. This device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network.
All stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.
Bridge (WDS) Mode
The WDS (Wireless Distributed System) function lets this access point act as a wireless LAN access
point and repeater at the same time. Users can use this feature to build up a large wireless network in a
large space like airports, hotels and schools and so on. This feature is also useful when users want to
bridge networks between buildings where it is impossible to deploy network cable connections between
these buildings.
In this mode, all Ethernet ports and wireless interface are bridge together and NAT function is disabled.
All the WAN related function and firewall are not supported.

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Wireless Distribution System uses wireless media to communicate with other APs, like the Ethernet
does. To do this, you must set these APs in the same channel and wireless MAC address to each other
APs that you want to communicate with.
Repeater (WDS+AP) Mode
If set to Repeater mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station
(gateway or router.) This device can also work like a wireless station when it’s connected to a computer
directly, so that the computer can send packets from wired end to wireless interface.

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Chapter 3:
Configuration
Hardware Connection
1.Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port of the Wireless Router, another end to your
PC or notebook.
2. There are two connection methods to connect to Internet (Only one can be selected):
¾Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN port of the Wireless Router, the other end to the
ADSL or cable modem.
¾Or you can insert USB 3.5G card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port.
3. Finally, connect the Wireless Router with a power to an outlet.
Login
1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer
and the Wireless Router.
2. Start your Web Browser.
3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Router, as in this example, which uses the
Wireless Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.1
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username
“admin” and password “password” to login.

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If you cannot connect...
If the Wireless Router does not respond, check the following:
•The Wireless Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is
powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command:
•Please go to Start>Run…> Enter “cmd” command in the column to open the MS-DOS
window.
•Enter the command:
ping 192.168.1.1
If no response is received, either the connection is not working, or your PC's IP
address is not compatible with the Wireless Router's IP Address. (See next item.)
•If your PC is using a fixed IP Address, its IP Address must be within the range
192.168.1.2 to 192.168.1.254 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default
IP Address of 192.168.1.1. Also, the Network Mask must be set to 255.255.255.0.
See Chapter 4 - PC Configuration for details on checking your PC's TCP/IP settings.
•Ensure that your PC and the Wireless Router are on the same network segment.
(If you don't have a router, this must be the case.)
•Ensure you are using the wired LAN interface. The Wireless interface can only
be used if its configuration matches your PC's wireless settings.

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Common Connection Types
The Internet connection type according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that you selected.
Cable Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic IP Address Your IP Address is allocated automatically, when you
connect to you ISP.
Usually, none.
However, some ISP's may require you to
use a particular Hostname, Domain name,
or MAC (physical) address.
Static (Fixed) IP
Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you.
IP Address allocated to you.
Some ISP's may also require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.
DSL Modems
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect to you
ISP. None.
Static (Fixed)
IP Address Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address to you. IP Address allocated to you.
PPPoE You connect to the ISP only when required. The IP address is usually
allocated automatically. User name and password.
Other Modems (e.g. 3.5G Wireless card)
Type Details ISP Data required
Dynamic
IP Address
Your IP Address is allocated
automatically, when you connect
to you ISP.
The ISP's may require you to use a
particular Hostname, Domain name, or
MAC (physical) address.

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Setup Wizard
Step 1- WAN Connect Detection
This page is used to detect the WAN connection of network. User can select Auto Detect form the
pull-down menu and click Start Auto Detect button, the system will detect whether there is WAN
connection or not. If user wants to set up the WAN detection manually, please select Manual form the
pull-down menu, then click Next to continue.
Select To use the WAN detect function, user can select Manual or Auto
Detect form the pull-down menu.
WAN Detection Select Auto Detect form the pull-down menu and click Start Auto
Detect button, the detecting screen will be pop-up to detect whether
there is WAN connection or not. If user wants to set up the WAN
detection manually, please select Manual form the pull-down menu,
then click Next to continue.
Detect Result Here shows the WAN detection result. If there is no WAN connection,
the system will show NONE or Unplugged Cable.
Step 2- WAN Access Type
Here user can set up the WAN connection type easily. Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed
IP), DHCP (Auto Config), PPPoE (ADSL), or 3G (DIAL) and click Next to continue.
WAN Access
Type Static (Fixed IP)

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If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet mask and
default gateway according to the ISP that provided the related information.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP
here.
DHCP (Auto Config)
If the DHCP(Auto Config) be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address
automatically.
PPPoE (ADSL)
If the PPPoE (ADSL) be selected, user have to set up the user name and
password according to the ISP that provided the related information.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
3G (DIAL)
User have to insert USB card therefore, the 3G(DIAL) function can be used.
Provider: Select the ISP (Telecommunications) that provide the USB card from
the pull-down list.
Service Name: Enter the service name that the ISP provided.

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Dial Number: Enter the dial number that the ISP provided.
Operation Mode: Select Keep Alive, On Demand or Manual form the pull-
down list.
zKeep Alive Mode: Enter the Redial Period seconds in the box.
zOn demand Mode: Enter the Idle Time minutes in the box.
zMTU Value: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum
packet size, the default value is 1452) for your application. Reducing the
packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet
transfer rate. If the incorrect selection is entered, you may not be able to
open certain web sites.
Step 3- LAN
This step can set up local area network of the Wireless Router, such as IP address, subnet mask, DHCP
type, DHCP IP addresses range, DHCP subnet mask and DHCP lease time.
IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is
192.168.1.1.)
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP
addresses to connected clients.
Server: Select to enable this Wireless Router to distribute IP Addresses
(DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be
activated for you to enter the starting IP Address.
Start IP Address The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a
piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value

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192.168.1.100 should work for most cases.
End IP Address The end IP address, the maximum is 254. If “Start IP Address” is set at
192.168.1.100 and the “End IP address” is 192.168.1.200, the device
will distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200 to all
the computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP
server (Router).
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask
must be set at the same segment as the Wireless Router.
Primary DNS Server
Secondary DNS
Server The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP.
Default Gateway Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP in this
column.
Lease Time The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400
seconds.
Step 4- Network Mode
This step can set up wireless network mode, network name and channel.
Network Mode Select 11b/g mixed mode, 11b only, 11g only, or 11b/g/n mixed mode
from the pull-down menu. (Default is 11b/g/n mixed mode.)
Network Name
(SSID) A SSID is referred to a network name because essentially it is a name
(case-sensitive) that identifies a wireless network.
Frequency (Channel) Select 1~11 or Auto Select from the pull-down menu.
Step 5- Security
Here can set up the wireless security of the Wireless Router.

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Security Mode
Select desired security type from the pull-down menu Disable, Open
System, Shared Key, AUTO(Open/Shared), WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK,
and WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. The default setting is Disable. It is strongly
recommended to set up security mode (Open, Shared, AUTO(Open/Shared),
WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK) to prevent any
unauthorized accessing.
Open System/Shared Key/AUTO(Open/Shared)
Default Key: Select the default key Key1~4.
WEP Key 1~4: Enter the key in the selected key field. Only valid when
using WEP encryption algorithm. The key must match with the AP’s key.
There are several formats to enter the keys.
zHexadecimal (WEP 64 bits): 10 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
zHexadecimal (WEP 128 bits): 26 Hex characters (0~9, a~f).
zASCII (WEP 64 bits): 5 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
zASCII (WEP 128 bits): 13 ASCII characters (case-sensitive).
WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK/ WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK
WPA Algorithms: Select the type of algorithm, TKIP or AES for WP-PSK;
and TKIP, AES or TKIP/AES for WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2- PSK.
Pass Phrase: Enter the pass phrase 8~63 ASCII or 64 hexadecimal characters in
the column.

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Internet
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is
192.168.1.1)
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is
255.255.255.0.)
MAC Address Shows the MAC address of this Wireless Router.
DHCP Type Disable: Select to disable this Wireless Router to distribute IP addresses to
connected clients.

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Server: Select to enable this Wireless Router to distribute IP Addresses
(DHCP Server) to connected clients. And the following field will be
activated for you to enter the starting IP Address.
Start IP Address The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a
piece of continuous IP address segment. Keep the default value
192.168.1.100 should work for most cases.
End IP address The end IP address, the maximum is 254. If “Start IP Address” is set at
192.168.1.100 and the “End IP address” is 192.168.1.200, the device will
distribute IP addresses from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.200 to all the
computers in the network that request IP addresses from DHCP server
(Router).
Subnet Mask The subnet mask of the distribute IP addresses clients, the subnet mask
must be set at the same segment as the Wireless Router.
DHCP Primary
DNS Server You can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
DHCP Secondary
DNS Server Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter another DNS server’s IP
address as a backup.
Default Gateway Shows the default gateway IP address.
Lease Time The lease time of the distribute IP Addresses. Default settings are 86400
seconds.
Statically
Assigned MAC: Enter the MAC address of a certain station, and then the DHCP
Server will to distribute a fixed IP address to the station automatically once
be connected.
IP: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain
connected station.
User can set up 3 set of fixed IP addresses that distribute form the Wireless
Router when the DHCP Type function be selected to Server.
UPNP Universal Plug and Play (UPnP) is a set of computer protocols promulgated
by the UPnP Forum. The goals of UPnP are to allow devices to connect
seamlessly and to simplify the implementation of networks in the home
(data sharing, communications, and entertainment) and in corporate
environments for simplified installation of computer components. UPnP
achieves this by defining and publishing UPnP device control protocols
built upon open, Internet-based communication standards. The term UPnP
is derived from plug-and-play, a technology for dynamically attaching
devices directly to a computer.
Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu.
PPPoE Relay Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu.
DNS Proxy Select Disable or Enable from the pull-down menu.
Apply After completing the settings on this page, click Apply button to save the
settings.
Cancel Click Cancel to restore to default values.

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Internet Service Setup
WAN Connection
Type Select the WAN Connection Type Static (Fixed IP), DHCP (Auto Config),
PPPoE(ADSL), or 3G (DIAL). Default setting is DHCP (Auto Config)
enabled.
DHCP (Auto Config)
If the DHCP(Auto Config) be selected, the PC will obtain the IP address
automatically.
Hostname(optional): Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to user’s
computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case
sensitive).
Static (Fixed IP)
If the Static (fixed IP) be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway according to the ISP that provided the related
information.
IP Address: Enter the WAN IP address provided by your ISP here.
Subnet Mask: Enter the subnet mask here.
Default Gateway: Enter the default gateway IP address provided by your ISP

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here.
Primary DNS Server: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) that provided by
your ISP, or you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
Secondary DNS Server: Secondary DNS Server is optional. You can enter
another DNS server’s IP address as a backup.
PPPoE (ADSL)
If the PPPoE (ADSL) be selected, user have to set up the user name and
password according to the ISP that provided the related information.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP provider.
Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP provider. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
Verify Password: Enter the password again to confirm.
MTU Value: MTU (Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum
packet size, the default value is 1452) for your application. Reducing the
packet size can help connecting to certain web sites or speeding up packet
transfer rate. If the incorrect selection is entered, you may not be able to open
certain web sites.
Auth Mode: Select the authentication mode form the pull-down list.
3G (DIAL)
User have to insert USB card therefore, the 3G(DIAL) function can be used.
Provider: Select the ISP that provide the USB card from the pull-down list.