Abocom WR5560 User manual

802.11 b/g/n
Giga Router
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
For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible.

Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..............................................................................1
Features.........................................................................................................................................1
Physical Details...........................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES.......................................................4
Operation Modes........................................................................................................................4
Router Mode ................................................................................................................................4
Access Point Mode.....................................................................................................................5
Converter Mode..........................................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION...........................................................................7
Hardware Connection...............................................................................................................7
Login...............................................................................................................................................7
Status...........................................................................................................................................11
Network.......................................................................................................................................12
Wireless.......................................................................................................................................22
Firewall........................................................................................................................................34
Administration ..........................................................................................................................41
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................48
Overview.....................................................................................................................................48
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................48
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................56
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................56
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................57
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................57
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................59
Overview.....................................................................................................................................59
General Problems.....................................................................................................................59
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................59
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................60
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................62
BSS (Basic Service Set)..........................................................................................................62
Channels......................................................................................................................................62
Security........................................................................................................................................62
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................63

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 1:
Introduction
The 802.11b/g/n Wireless Giga Router supports 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port
10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for WAN. With the advanced MIMO technology, it can support the
data transmission rate 6 times more (up to 300 Mbps) and the coverage 3 times more than IEEE
802.11b/g devices. The Wireless Router enables your whole network sharing a high-speed cable or
DSL Internet connection. With it, you can share a high-speed Internet connection, files, printers, and
multi-player games at incredible speeds, without the hassle of stringing wires. It also offers easy
configuration for your wireless network at home and presents wireless network of high functionality,
security, and flexibility.
Features
1. Support 4 ports 10/100/1000M Ethernet for LAN and 1 port 10/100/1000M Ethernet interface for
WAN.
2. Clock rate up to 600MHz.
3. Support the IEEE 802.11n/b/g standard, high speed data rate up to 300Mbps, two transmit and two
receive path(2T2R)
4. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i.
5. Supports 1 additional USB port.
6. Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) with physical push button.
7. High security with build-in Security: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2, 802.1x and 802.11i.
8. Support Client, AP, WDS, AP+WDS mode.
9. Advanced Quality of Service (QoS), WMM.
10.Easy web broswer configuration for home user setup.
11.Support USB Network attached storage (NAS) and media share function.
Physical Details
Top LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
Power PWR
Green ON Power on
OFF Power off

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Internet WAN
Green
ON Internet link / active
OFF Internet function off
Blinking Internet traffic transmitting
WPS WPS
Green
ON WPS setup successfully
OFF WPS is disabled
Blinking WPS is enabled to make
a connection
Wireless
LAN WLAN Green
OFF WLAN off
ON WLAN link / active
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting
LAN Green
OFF LAN function off
ON LAN link / active
Blinking LAN traffic transmitting
USB WPS
Green ON USB is connected
OFF USB is disconnected
Ports and Buttons
Ports and buttons
Ant. 1
Ant. 2 Install the appending antennas here.
Reset Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Wireless Router will set all setting back to factory default.
USB Insert the USB 3.5G card that provided by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider) or USB network attached storage here.
LAN 1-4
Use standard LAN cables (RJ45 connectors) to connect your
PCs to this port. If required, any port can be connected to
another hub. Any LAN port will automatically function as an
"Uplink" port when necessary.

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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 (RJ45 connectors).
DC 12V Connect the supplied power adapter here.
WPS
WPS
To enable the WPS function press the physical WPS button on
the Wireless Router once, then the LED will start to flash.
Please make a connection with other WPS supported device
within 2 minutes.

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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with Router, AP and Converter modes, which are
mutually exclusive.
This device is shipped with configuration that is functional right out of the box. If you want to change
the settings in order to perform more advanced configuration or even change the mode of operation,
you can MANUALLY switch to the mode you desired by the manufacturer as described in the
following sections.
Operation Modes
You have to MANUALLY switch the bar into the mode you preferred, Router, AP or Converter modes,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
Router Mode
In this mode, the device is supposed to connect to internet via ADSL/Cable Modem. The NAT is
enabled and PCs in LAN ports share the same IP address to ISP(Internet Service Provider) through
WAN port. The connection type can be setup in PPPoE, DHCP client, PPTP client, L2TP client or
static IP.
The wireless connection will be set up from a point-to-point LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.
This device connects all the stations (PC or notebook with wireless function) to a wireless network. All
stations can have the Internet access if only the device has the Internet connection.

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Access Point Mode
When acting as an Access Point (AP), this device connects all the stations (PC/notebook with wireless
network adapter) to a wireless network. All stations can have the Internet access if only the Access
Point has the Internet connection.

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Converter Mode
If set to Converter mode, a device connects to each other through an access point or a base station
(gateway or router.) This device can 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
Step 1. Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the LAN port (1~4) of the Wireless Router,
another end to your PC or notebook.
Step 2. There are two connection methods to connect to Internet (Only one can be used):
2-1.Connect Ethernet cable one end to the WAN (Internet) port of the Wireless Router,
the other end to the ADSL or cable modem.
2-2. Or you can insert 3.5G USB card (that provide by your ISP) into USB port.
Step 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://192.168.1.254

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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 192.168.1.254
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 192.168.1.253 to be compatible with the Wireless Router's default
IP Address of 192.168.1.253. 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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Status

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Network
LAN Interface Setup
IP Address Shows the IP address of the Wireless Router (Default IP address is
192.168.1.254)
Subnet
Mask The subnet mask of the Wireless Router (Default subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.)
Default
Gateway Shows the default gateway of this Wireless Router.
DHCP Mode 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.
Client: Select the client mode to use the
DHCP
Client Range The starting address of this local IP network address pool. The pool is a piece of
continuous IP address segment, 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). The end IP address maximum is 253.
Note: If “Continuous IP address pool starts” is set at 192.168.1.1 and the
“Number of IP address in pool end” is 253, the device will distribute IP addresses
from 192.168.1.100 to 192.168.1.253 to all the computers in the network that
request IP addresses from DHCP server (Router).
Click Show Client button to show Active DHCP Client Table. The table shows

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assigned IP address, MAC address and time expired for each client.
Refresh: Click this button to refresh the table.
Close: Click this button to close the window.
Static DHCP Check the box to enable the Static DHCP function, default setting is disabled.
When set to enabled, user can click Set Static DHCP button to set the Static
DHCP function.
IP Address: Enter the fixed IP address that DHCP Server assigned to a certain
connected station.
MAC Address: 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 they
connected.
Comment: You can enter a comment to description above IP address or MAC
address.
Apply Changes: After completing the settings on this page, click Apply changes
button to save the settings.
Reset: Click Reset to restore to default values.
Static DHCP List: Here shows the static IP address that have been assigned
according to the MAC address.
Delete Selected: Click Delete Selected to delete items which are selected.
Delete All: Click Delete All button to delete all the items.
Reset: Click Reset button to rest.

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Clone MAC
Address This table displays you the station MAC information.
Internet Service Setup
WAN Access
Type Select the WAN Access Type Static IP, DHCP Client, PPPoE, or
Mobile Networks from the pull-down list. Default setting is DHCP
(Auto Config) enabled.
DHCP Client

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If the DHCP Client be selected, the computer will obtain the IP
address automatically.
Hostname: Enter the hostname that assigned IP address to your
computer in this field. Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters
(case sensitive).
MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for
your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to
certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect
packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.
Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to
set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns.
Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.
DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or
you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
DNS 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS
server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used
when the DNS 1 server fails.
Static (Fixed IP)
If the Static IP be selected, user have to set up the IP address, subnet
mask and default gateway according to the ISP (Internet Service

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Provider) that provide 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.
MTU Size: The most appropriate MTU (Maximum Transmission
Unit) namely the maximum packet size, the default value is 1492 for
your application. Reducing the packet size can help connecting to
certain web sites or speeding up packet transfer rate. If the incorrect
packet size is entered, you may not be able to open certain web sites.
Select to Attain DNS Automatically or select Set DNS Manually to
set the DNS server IP address at the following DNS 1~3 columns.
Default setting is Attain DNS Automatically.
DNS 1: Enter the DNS server IP address(es) provided by your ISP, or
you can specify your own preferred DNS server IP address(es).
DNS 2~3: This servers are optional. You can enter another DNS
server’s IP address as a backup. DNS 2 and 3 servers will be used
when the DNS 1 server fails.
PPPoE
If the PPPoE be selected, user have to set up the user name and
password according to the ISP (Internet Service Provider) that
provided the related information.
PPPoE Type: Select the PPPoE types, Normal PPPoE, Multiple
PPPoE and Unnumbered PPPoE form the pull-down menu.
Multi-PPPoE provider: If user select Multiple PPPoE type, user have
to setup the PPPoE provider here. Select Flets West, Next West, Flets
East, and Flets Next from the pull-down menu.

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Public Range: If user selected Unnumbered PPPoE type, have to
setup the range here.
User Name: Enter the username that provide by your ISP (Internet
Service Provider). Maximum input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case
sensitive).
Password: Enter the password that provide by your ISP. Maximum
input is 32 alphanumeric characters (case-sensitive).
Service Name: Enter the Internet service provider’s name here.
Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect
on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual
user can click Connect button to make a connection.
Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you
set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of
idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the
Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.
MTU Size: MTU(Maximum Transmission Unit, namely the maximum
packet size) 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.
Connection Type: Select the connection type Continuous, Connect
on Demand or Manual from the pull-down menu. If selected Manual
user can click Connect button to make a connection.
Idle Time: It represents that the device will idle after the minutes you
set. The time must be set between 1~1000 minutes. Default value of
idle time is 5 minutes. This function will be available when the
Connection Type is selected to Connect on Demand.
Mobile Networks
User have to insert USB card that provide by Internet
service provider into the USB port of the wireless router