Airlink101 AR360W3G User manual

802.11g Wireless 3G Mobile Router
Model # AR360W3G
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Functions and Features ......................................................................................................... 3
2. Hardware Installation.................................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Connect the Router ............................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Verify Connection to Router.................................................................................................6
3. Configure the Router................................................................................................................. 10
3.1 Setup Wizard....................................................................................................................... 10
4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings...................................................................... 18
4.1 Checking the System Status................................................................................................ 18
4.2 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly.................................................................................. 20
5. Web Configuration.................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 Accessing the Web Configuration Utility........................................................................... 21
5.2 Basic Setting ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.2.1 Primary Setup............................................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................................................... 24
5.2.3 Wireless........................................................................................................................ 26
5.2.4 Change Password......................................................................................................... 26
5.3 Forwarding Rules................................................................................................................ 27
5.3.1 Virtual Server............................................................................................................... 27
5.3.2 Special AP.................................................................................................................... 28
5.3.3 DMZ............................................................................................................................. 29
5.4 Security Setting................................................................................................................... 31
5.4.1 Packet Filter................................................................................................................. 31
5.4.2 Domain Filter............................................................................................................... 33
5.4.3 URL Blocking.............................................................................................................. 34
5.4.4 MAC Address Control................................................................................................. 35
5.4.5 Miscellaneous Items..................................................................................................... 36
5.5 Advanced Settings .............................................................................................................. 38
5.5.1 System Time ................................................................................................................ 38
5.5.2 System Log .................................................................................................................. 39
5.5.3 Dynamic DNS.............................................................................................................. 40
5.5.4 SNMP........................................................................................................................... 41
5.5.5 Routing......................................................................................................................... 42
5.5.6 Scheduling.................................................................................................................... 43
5.6 Toolbox............................................................................................................................... 45
5.6.1 System Info.................................................................................................................. 45
5.6.2 Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................... 46
5.6.3 Backup Setting............................................................................................................. 47
5.6.4 Reset to Default............................................................................................................ 48
5.6.5 Reboot.......................................................................................................................... 49
5.6.6 Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................. 50
6. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................ 50
Appendix – Specifications............................................................................................................ 52
Technical Support......................................................................................................................... 53

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1. Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this 802.11g Wireless 3G Router. This product is
specifically designed for business travelers or SOHO needs. It provides an extended
WAN solution, 3G Mobile PC Card for Internet surfing and is easy to configure and
share the Internet even for non-technical users. Instructions for installing and
configuring this product can be found in this manual. Before you install and use this
product, please read this manual carefully for proper operation of this product.
1.1 Functions and Features
Basic Functions
•NAT Routing
Connects multiple computers to a broadband (cable or DSL) modem or an
Ethernet router to surf the Internet.
•Equipped a 3G Mobile PC card slot
Allows you to share the wireless connectivity wherever Mobile Broadband
Internet access is available
•Supported WAN Types
The router supports the following WAN types: 3G, Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE,
PPTP, and Dynamic IP with Road Runner.
•Firewall
All unwanted packets from outside intruders are blocked to protect your Intranet.
•DHCP Server Supported
All of the networked computers can retrieve TCP/IP settings automatically from
this product.
•Web-Based Configuration
Configurable through any networked computer’s web browser using Netscape or
Internet Explorer.
Security Functions
•Packet Filter Supported
Packet Filter allows you to control access to a network by analyzing the incoming
and outgoing packets and allowing or denying them access based on the IP
address of the source and destination.
•Domain Filter Supported
oLets you prevent users from accessing specified domains through this
device.
•URL Blocking Supported
oLets you prevent users from accessing specified URLs through this device.

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•VPN Pass-Through
oSupport VPN pass-through.
•SPI Mode Supported
oWhen SPI Mode is enabled, the router will check every incoming packet to
determine if the packet is valid.
•DoS Attack Detection Supported
oWhen this feature is enabled, the router will detect and log any DoS attack
that comes from the Internet.
Advanced Functions
•System Time Supported
oAllows you to synchronize the system time with a network time server.
•E-mail Alert Supported
oThe router can send e-mail alerts to a specified e-mail address.
•Dynamic DNS Supported
oSupports dyndns,TZO.com, and dhs.org.
•SNMP Supported
oSupports basic SNMP functions.
•Routing Table Supported
oSupports static routing table.
•Schedule Rule Supported
oSchedule the time when services such as virtual server or packet filter will
be active.
Other Functions
•UPNP (Universal Plug-and-Play) Supported

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2. Hardware Installation
2.1 Connect the Router
Note: Prior to connecting the router, be sure to power off your computer and the router.
Step 1 (Option1) Insert the 3G card into the card slot on the router facing up,
(Option2) or, connect your DSL/Cable modem to the WAN port on the router.
Step 2 Connect one end of an Ethernet cable to your computer’s network card and
connect the other end to the LAN port on the router.
Step 3 Power on the router by connecting one end of the supplied power adapter to the
power jack of the router and connecting the other end to an electrical outlet. All the
LEDs will flash ON and OFF as the Wireless WAN Mobile Broadband Router performs
initialization and Internet connection processes. This will take a few minutes.
Step 4 Power on your computer.
Step 5 When complete, the following LEDs will illuminate green: Status, WAN, LAN,
and WiFi.

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2.2 Verify Connection to Router
Step 1 Go to Start, Run, type command (for Windows 95/98/ME) or cmd (for Windows
2000/XP) and click OK. For Windows Vista, click start and type in “command prompt” in
the search box. Click on Command Prompt in the search results box. You will see the
command prompt as below.
Step 2 Type ping 192.168.1.1 and press Enter. You should get four reply responses
back.
Step 3 If you get Request timed out, or Destination host unreachable, double-check
the network cable connection between the computer and the router and try Step 2 again.
If you still encounter problem, go to the next step; otherwise proceed to Section 3,
Configure the Router.
Step 4 For Windows 2000/XP/Vista, type ipconfig/release and press Enter.

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Step 5 Type ipconfig/renew and press Enter. You should get an IP address of
192.168.1.x (where xis a number between 2 - 254). Proceed to Section 3, Configure
the Router. If you don’t get an IP address, reset the router by holding in the reset
button at the back of the router for 10 seconds while it is ON and try ipconfig/renew
again.
Step 6 For Windows 95/98/ME go to Start, Run, type winipcfg and click OK.
Step 7 Select your network card from the drop-down menu and click Release.

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Step 8 After your IP address is released, click Renew. You should get an IP address of
192.168.1.x (where x is a number between 2 - 254). If you don’t get an IP address,
reset the router by holding in the reset button at the back of the router for 10 seconds
while it is ON and try Renew again.

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3. Configure the Router
3.1 Setup Wizard
Step 1 Open the web browser and type 192.168.1.1 in the URL Address field and press
Enter.
Step 2 Enter admin for the password field and click Log in.
Step 3 Click on Wizard from the main menu and click Next to begin the Setup Wizard.

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Step 4 You can change the password of the router here if you like. The default
password is admin. Note: If you happen to forget your new password, you can reset
the password back to admin by holding down the reset button on the back of the router
for 10 seconds.
Step 5 Select your WAN Type (Internet Connection Type) and click Next. If you are not
sure what your Internet Connection Type is, please contact your Internet Service
Provider (ISP) for assistance.

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3G Mobile PC Card
If you are going to use a 3G card, select 3G and click Next. Proceed to Step 5a.
Cable Modem
If you use cable modem, select Dynamic IP Address and click Next. Proceed to Step
5b.
DSL
If you use DSL, select PPP over Ethernet and click Next. Proceed to Step 5c.

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For 3G Mobile PC Card Users:
Step 5a Enter the Phone number, Username, and Password given to you by your
internet service provider into the appropriate boxes. Click Next when done and proceed
to Step 6.

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Below are the examples for Cingular, Verizon, and Sprint:
Cingular
Phone Number: *99***1#
Username: [email protected]
Password: xxxxx
Verizon
Phone Number: #777
Username: [email protected]
Password: xxxxx
Sprint
Phone Number: #777
Username: [email protected]
Password: xxxxx
If you are not sure about your account information, please contact your 3G Mobile
service provider.
For Cable Modem Users:

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Step 5b If your ISP has provided you with a host name, enter it in the Host Name field.
If your ISP requires a registered MAC Address, click on the Clone MAC button. Click
Next when done and proceed to Step 6.
For DSL Users:
Step 5c Fill in the applicable fields according to the information provided by your ISP.
Click Next when done and proceed to Step 6.

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Note: Depending on the ISP, you may need to include the domain name with your
account name.
Example: [email protected]
However, some DSL service providers may use Dynamic IP Address instead of PPP
over Ethernet. You can contact your ISP to find out the correct WAN Type information.
Step 6 If you wish to share access to your router wirelessly, click the radio button for On
next to wireless radio and click Next.
Step 8 Choose your wireless security settings. For a secure network, we recommend
WPA-PSK with TKIP. Your passphrase must be at least eight characters long and can
contain numbers and letters. Click Next after choosing your settings.

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Step 9 Click Apply Settings to save your settings and complete the configuration.

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4. Verify Connection Status and Wireless Settings
4.1 Checking the System Status
View the System Status to verify your Internet connection.
Step 1 Login to the router’s web configuration page and click on the Status link from
the Main Menu.
Step 2 Verify that the WAN Status displays valid numbers (instead of all 0’s).
3G Mobile PC Card users, make sure that the 3G card is properly inserted in the card
slot on the router. Under 3G Status section, make sure your 3G card information is
correctly displayed, and Link Status should be Connected. If not, click the Refresh
button until you see numbers appear.
If you use Cable modem and you see all 0’s, click on the Renew button.

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If you use DSL and you see all 0’s, click on the Connect button.
Step 3 Once you clicked the Renew or Connect button, you should see some numbers
under WAN Status. This means you have successfully established Internet connection.

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Note: If you still see all 0’s after clicking on the Renew or Connect button, try the
troubleshooting tips at the end of this manual.
4.2 Connecting to the Router Wirelessly
Below are the default wireless settings of the router. You must configure your wireless
network adapter to the same settings in order to establish a wireless connection with the
router. Please refer to your wireless network adapter’s manual on how to configure
these settings.
SSID: default
Operating Mode: Infrastructure
Authentication: Open System
Channel #: 11
WEP: disabled
You may need to restart your computer after establishing a signal strength/link quality
with the router.