ABOWAY ABOWAY WR5204E User manual

802.11b/g/n Compact
Wireless AP/Router
with External Antenna
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..........................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Features.....................................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Physical Details.......................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
CHAPTER 2: ABOUT OPERATION MODES...................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Operation Modes....................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Access Point Mode.................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Gateway Mode ........................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Client Mode ..............................................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION.......................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Hardware Connection...........................................................................錯誤! 尚未定義書籤。
Login...............................................................................................................................................1
Wizard (GW)..............................................................................................................................10
Internet Settings......................................................................................................................15
Wireless Settings .....................................................................................................................23
Firewall (GW)............................................................................................................................47
Administrator ............................................................................................................................54
CHAPTER 4: PC CONFIGURATION .................................................................59
Overview.....................................................................................................................................59
Windows Clients.......................................................................................................................59
Macintosh Clients.....................................................................................................................63
Linux Clients..............................................................................................................................63
Other Unix Systems.................................................................................................................64
Wireless Station Configuration...........................................................................................64
APPENDIX A: TROUBLESHOOTING.................................................................65
Overview.....................................................................................................................................65
General Problems.....................................................................................................................65
Internet Access.........................................................................................................................65
Wireless Access ........................................................................................................................66
APPENDIX B: ABOUT WIRELESS LANS..........................................................68
BSS................................................................................................................................................68
Channels......................................................................................................................................68
Security........................................................................................................................................68
Wireless LAN Configuration.................................................................................................69

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Chapter 1:
Introduction
This is a compact/Travel size IEEE802.11b/g/n router with 2 Fast Ethernet ports, which provides a
powerful high-speed wireless connection for compatible wireless-enabled devices into the network
with the freedom to roam. With web-based UI, this Access Point is easy to be setup and maintained.
All functions can be configured within the easy and friendly user interface via web browser. With extra
antenna, users can enjoy wireless speed up to 150 Mbps, to experience high speed web surfing, files
downloading, online game playing, and video conference session and streaming high quality
multimedia materials. The router provides WPA/WPA2, 64/128 bit WEP encryption and IEEE802.1x
which ensures a high level of security to protect users' data and privacy when you are traveling.
Features
•Travel size design with extra 2dBi dipole antenna to enhance performance
•High security with build-in: WEP 64/128, WPA, WPA2 mixed, 802.1x and 802.11i
•Support Router/AP, WDS (Bridge + Repeater), or Client Mode
•Wireless Quality of Service (QoS) - 802.11e,WMM
•Support WPS (Push botton/ Pin code)
•Slide Switch to change mode (Gateway/AP/Client) easily
Physical Details
Front LEDs
LED Behavior
LED Printed Color Behavior Indication
ON Power on
Power Green OFF Power off
ON WPS function on
OFF WPS function off
WPS Green
Blinking WPS is enabled to make a
connection
OFF WLAN off
ON WLAN link / active
Wireless
LAN Green
Blinking WLAN traffic transmitting

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Rear Panel
Reset Keep on pressing the Reset button more than 3 seconds, the
Wireless Portable Router will set all setting back to factory
default values.
WPS
To enable the WPS function via web configuration (Go to
Wireless Settings> WPS), then press the physical WPS button
on the Wireless Portable Router once, then the GREEN LED will
start to flash. Please make a connection with other WPS
supported device within 2 minutes.
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).
LAN
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.
DC 3.3V/1.5A Connect the supplied power adapter here.

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Chapter 2: About
Operation Modes
This device provides operational applications with AP, Gateway and Client (Infrastructure) 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, AP, Gateway, or Client mode,
then the device will reboot automatically into the mode you have selected.
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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Gateway Mode
When Gateway (GW) mode is selected, the device will enter gateway mode. And the wireless
connection will be set up from a point-to-point local LAN into a point-to-multipoint WAN.

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Client Mode
If set to Client (Infrastructure) 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
1.Connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the WAN port of the Wireless Portable Router, another end
to the ADSL or cable modem.
2.Then, connect another Ethernet cable one end to the LAN port of the Wireless Portable Router, the
other end to your PC or notebook.
3.Finally, connect the Wireless Portable Router with a power to an outlet.

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Login
1. Start your computer and make sure the connection by an Ethernet cable between your computer
and the Wireless Portable Router.
2. Start your Web Browser.
3. In the Address box, enter the IP address of the Wireless Portable Router, as in this example, which
uses the Wireless Portable Router's default IP address: http://192.168.1.254
4. After connected successfully, the following screen will show up. Simply enter the username
"admin" and password “admin” to login.